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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2025 · 51 MIN

Who Won NBA Free Agency? Denver’s Smart Moves & KD to Houston

from The Hoop & The Harm · host The Hoop & The Harm

The NBA offseason delivered drama, deals, and major shakeups—and Hoop and the Harm is breaking it all down. From the smart, surgical moves made by the Denver Nuggets to Houston landing a legit closer in Kevin Durant, we’re ranking the biggest winners of NBA free agency. But for every upgrade, there's a downfall. The Lakers, Pistons, and Pacers left fans confused, while the Suns and Knicks find themselves in no man's land. Did your team come out stronger or sink into the basement? Nolan and Brendan go deep on roster fits, bench depth, trade strategy, and why Denver might be even better than last year. We also talk Orlando’s surprise splash, Atlanta’s risky gamble, and which teams are one injury away from chaos. Comment below with your take: Who was the biggest winner? Who blew it? 00:00 Free Agency Overview 01:09 Denver Nuggets: Offseason Moves and Analysis 13:06 Houston Rockets: Key Acquisitions and Impact 18:35 Honorable Mentions and Other Notable Teams 22:42 Disappointments and Losers of Free Agency 25:50 Detroit's Missed Opportunity 28:08 Indiana's Response to Halliburton Injury 33:49 Lakers' Controversial Moves 37:23 Atlanta's Uncertain Future 40:49 Knicks' Coaching Change 45:41 Suns' Unclear Direction 50:21 Final Thoughts 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into how money, stats, and streaks shape NBA performance — only on BadderSports. 🎙️ More from BadderSports: @swingbadderpodcast @hoopandtheharm @RoundingThirdPodcast @CampusToContracts @TheToddPod @ShortHandedPodcast 🏀 Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com

The NBA offseason delivered drama, deals, and major shakeups—and Hoop and the Harm is breaking it all down. From the smart, surgical moves made by the Denver Nuggets to Houston landing a legit closer in Kevin Durant, we’re ranking the biggest winners of NBA free agency.But for every upgrade, there's a downfall. The Lakers, Pistons, and Pacers left fans confused, while the Suns and Knicks find themselves in no man's land. Did your team come out stronger or sink into the basement?Nolan and Brendan go deep on roster fits, bench depth, trade strategy, and why Denver might be even better than last year. We also talk Orlando’s surprise splash, Atlanta’s risky gamble, and which teams are one injury away from chaos.Comment below with your take: Who was the biggest winner? Who blew it?00:00 Free Agency Overview01:09 Denver Nuggets: Offseason Moves and Analysis13:06 Houston Rockets: Key Acquisitions and Impact18:35 Honorable Mentions and Other Notable Teams22:42 Disappointments and Losers of Free Agency25:50 Detroit's Missed Opportunity28:08 Indiana's Response to Halliburton Injury33:49 Lakers' Controversial Moves37:23 Atlanta's Uncertain Future40:49 Knicks' Coaching Change45:41 Suns' Unclear Direction50:21 Final Thoughts🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into how money, stats, and streaks shape NBA performance — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@RoundingThirdPodcast@CampusToContracts@TheToddPod@ShortHandedPodcast🏀 Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com

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