Episode 71 - "Business First"

Episode 71 - "Business First"

July 2, 2026 · 1h 42m · Season 2 · Episode 71

About this episode

The episode discusses the major developments in the NBA offseason, including player trades and free agency news.

After another unforgettable season, the NBA offseason has officially arrived and the league wasted little time delivering one of the wildest opening weeks of free agency in recent memory. In the Season 2 finale of The New Twenty Four, Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger return to break down the biggest headlines from around the association after seeing several superstar players, championship hopefuls and front offices begin reshaping the NBA landscape for years to come. The guys begin by reacting to the stunning news that LeBron James will return for a 24th NBA season but will not do so as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, bringing an end to an era out in Tinseltown. Before moving along to discuss Kawhi Leonard's return to the Toronto Raptors, Ja Morant heading to the Portland Trail Blazers and the Charlotte Hornets opting to trade away All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges in a series of blockbuster deals. From there, the conversation shifts to the Golden State Warriors as they position themselves for a potential run at LeBron James after re-signing Kristaps Porziņģis and watching Draymond Green decline his player option. Gavriel and Torrence also share their…

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