The NBA offseason delivered drama, deals, and major shakeups—and Hoop and the Harm is breaking it all down. From the smart, surgical moves made by the Denver Nuggets to Houston landing a legit closer in Kevin Durant, we’re ranking the biggest winners of NBA free agency.

But for every upgrade, there's a downfall. The Lakers, Pistons, and Pacers left fans confused, while the Suns and Knicks find themselves in no man's land. Did your team come out stronger or sink into the basement?

Nolan and Brendan go deep on roster fits, bench depth, trade strategy, and why Denver might be even better than last year. We also talk Orlando’s surprise splash, Atlanta’s risky gamble, and which teams are one injury away from chaos.

Comment below with your take: Who was the biggest winner? Who blew it?

00:00 Free Agency Overview

01:09 Denver Nuggets: Offseason Moves and Analysis

13:06 Houston Rockets: Key Acquisitions and Impact

18:35 Honorable Mentions and Other Notable Teams

22:42 Disappointments and Losers of Free Agency

25:50 Detroit's Missed Opportunity

28:08 Indiana's Response to Halliburton Injury

33:49 Lakers' Controversial Moves

37:23 Atlanta's Uncertain Future

40:49 Knicks' Coaching Change

45:41 Suns' Unclear Direction

50:21 Final Thoughts

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The 2025 NBA Draft is in the books, and Hoop and the Harm breaks it all down! From the Phoenix Suns’ head-scratching double-center move, to Dallas landing Cooper Flagg and trying to build around Luka & Kyrie, to Boston clearing house — we’ve got every team’s major moves, what makes sense, and what doesn’t.

We also dive into:

• San Antonio’s long game with Wemby & Harper

• Utah loading up young talent, whether they want to be there or not

• The bizarre Brooklyn Nets draft strategy

• Who’s building right, who’s gambling, and who’s just lost

Is Phoenix prepping for a Beal trade? Did Boston actually win their fire sale? Is Cooper under too much pressure in year one?

00:00 Welcome and Off-Season Overview

00:21 Phoenix Suns Draft Moves

01:14 Suns' Strategy and Trade Analysis

08:50 Other Notable Trades and Team Strategies

11:26 Draft Surprises and Team Reactions

20:05 Utah Jazz and Future Prospects

30:11 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

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In this episode of The Hoop and the Harm, Brendan and Nolan break down the 2025 NBA Finals — a championship series marked by incredible play, unexpected injuries, and questions about the future.

With Halliburton and Tatum out for the next season, what does the Eastern Conference look like now? Did OKC prove themselves worthy of the title, or did Indiana’s injuries hand it to them? The guys dive into:

• The impact of Halliburton’s Game 7 injury

• OKC’s championship inconsistencies

• The Pacers’ rise and potential dominance next year

• Whether the NBA should change playoff formats

• Why Indiana’s bigs outplayed expectations

From Caruso’s “real ring” moment to whether this OKC core stays hungry, it’s a deep dive into team culture, playoff strategy, and the ripple effects of NBA injuries.

00:00 Introduction and Finals Overview

00:54 Impact of Injuries on the Finals

01:35 OKC's Performance and Future Prospects

02:03 Eastern Conference Dynamics and Knicks' Prospects

04:05 Indiana's Resilience and Playoff Journey

06:49 Reflections on the Finals and Championship Legitimacy

08:49 Debate on NBA Playoff Format

15:34 Indiana's Big Men and Future Outlook

20:54 Conclusion and Offseason Speculations

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