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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Kevin Durant is officially a Houston Rocket, and Hoop & Harm is breaking down every angle of the blockbuster deal—what Houston gave up, how Phoenix pivots, and why the Western Conference just got even wilder.

00:00 Intro

00:10 Breaking Down the KD Trade Details

01:24 Houston's Perspective on the Trade

04:32 Impact on the Suns

07:47 Future Implications and Predictions

18:23 Concluding Thoughts and Fan Reactions

24:51 Final Remarks

In this episode:

• Full trade details and contract math

• Why the Rockets’ front office “bought low” on an all-time scorer

• Can Devin Booker stay in Phoenix after this?

• Are the Suns headed for a total rebuild?

• Western Conference playoff outlook after the shake-up

• Our letter grades for both franchises and where each goes next

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