The Baseline: Rockets acquire Russell Westbrook & Summer League Impressions
With the madness of free agency finally subsiding the NBA found a way to still make major headlines in the middle of the summer.
The Breakdown
- Russell Westbrook traded to the Rockets for Chris Paul
- Will Mike D’Antoni find a way to make two MVPs co-exist? Does Westbrook have to sacrifice more than Harden?
- What’s the legacy of Sam Presti now after losing or trading Kevin Durant, Westbrook and Harden over the course of the last 10 years?
The Drop
- Summer League Impressions:
- We discuss Brandon Clarke, Anfernee Simons, RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, Zion Williamson, Gary Trent Jr., Carsen Edwards and more from Vegas.
Coast to Coast
- Bradley Beal on the move?
- David Nwaba signs with the Nets
- NBA to implement challenge rule
- Marcus Morris bails on the Spurs to sign with the Knicks.