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191: 6/24: OKC Wins First Ever NBA Title + Kevin Durant Trade to Rockets & More

191: 6/24: OKC Wins First Ever NBA Title + Kevin Durant Trade to Rockets & More

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 The Oklahoma City Thunder win their first ever NBA Championship in franchise history as the NBA Finals concluded on Sunday. There was also some major breaking news regarding Game 7 and in the offseason for the rest of the teams in league as well as some WNBA action along with the coverage of the NBA Draft on Wednesday. All will be uncovered with Coach James Young on this episode.

On Our Tip Off Topics, we recap the OKC Thunder capturing their first NBA Championship as they took down the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was awarded Finals MVP as well; however, Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn Achilles near the end of the first quarter. In addition, a major blockbuster trade unfold over the weekend as Kevin Durant got traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and future draft picks. How does this impact both teams going forward? In the WNBA, sad news for the Liberty as Jonquel Jones goes down with an ankle injury that will sideline her for 4-6 weeks. Also, Paige Bueckers becomes that fastest player in WNBA history to record 200+ points and 50+ assists.

On our Award Tour, as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches on Wednesday, we take a look at the odds for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th overall picks as well as which players will go top 5 and top 10. This year’s draft is going to be very interesting for sure.

Lastly, on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Tuesday slate in the WNBA. Coach gives a best bet for each matchup.
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