Cavs & Harden Go All-In + Disastrous Summer in Denver? & Updates On Lakers' Drama

Cavs & Harden Go All-In + Disastrous Summer in Denver? & Updates On Lakers' Drama

August 21, 2026 · 1h 13m

About this episode

The episode discusses a multiteam trade involving the Cavs, Nuggets, and Clippers, along with Lakers' ownership drama and its implications for the team.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Dave McMenamin to break down the multiteam trade between the Cavs, Nuggets and Clippers highlighted by Cleveland getting Peyton Watson, Max Strus going to LA and Denver getting picks. The guys discuss what this means for each team in the deal including reaction to James Harden’s extension. Next, the guys tackle all of the drama surrounding the Lakers’ ownership from Jeanie Buss to Mark Walters. Finally, how will this impact the current team and Luka Doncic’s future in LA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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