Episode 87

"Mid Summer 2026 Update"

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Warriors drafted Jaxel Lindenburg (#11 pick, 6’9″, 240 lbs) from Michigan and he’s already dominating Summer League.
LeBron’s free agency decision is still pending with Warriors, Sixers, Heat, Cavs, and T-Wolves as top contenders.
Major NBA trades include Giannis to Heat, LaMelo to T-Wolves, Ja Morant to Blazers, and Kawhi Leonard returning to Raptors.
Sixers assembled a “big four” with Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, Embiid, and are courting LeBron.
Bam reportedly punched Tyler Herro over social media drama during an AAU tournament, leaving Herro with a visible black eye.
Warriors signed Kristaps Porzingis (2-year deal) and Al Horford; lost Quentin Post to Memphis.
Kaminga is still unsigned after Warriors released him; teams now offering only ~$5M versus his previous $24M asking price.
Max Crosby trade to 49ers remains uncertain; Ravens backed out due to concerns about his injury recovery timeline.
Brandon Aiyuk lost credibility after feuding with Jalen Daniels on social media and refusing to cooperate with 49ers front office.
Patriots signed AJ Brown as a legitimate #1 receiver to pair with Drake Maye.
Seahawks lost Kenneth Walker and drafted a rookie running back after Charbonnet’s ACL tear.
49ers offense has elite weapons (Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, CMC, Kittle, Porzingis) if the offensive line stays healthy and Brock Purdy avoids injury.
Fantasy football league expanding to 10-12 teams with draft planned for early September after preseason games conclude.