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The Orlando Magic just made one of the boldest moves of the NBA offseason,  acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in a massive deal that sent out Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and a haul of draft picks. Is this the move that pushes Orlando into Eastern Conference contention? Or a dangerous gamble that mortgaged their future for a non-superstar? 🎙️ For the full breakdown and reactions, tune into Episode 35 of Harrison Talks Pod , where I discuss this blockbuster deal, the Thunder-Pacers Finals Game 5, and a possible Ja Morant trade on the horizon. 👉 🎧 Listen here TRADE DETAILS: Desmond Bane to the Magic Orlando Magic Receive : Desmond Bane (SG) ▸ 5-year, $200M extension kicks in next season ▸ Elite shooter: 41% from three on 6.5 attempts/game ▸ Combo guard with 5.3 assists per game ▸ Tough, playoff-tested, two-way player Memphis Grizzlies Receive : Kentavious Caldwell-Pope : Veteran 3&D guard Cole Anthony : Scoring spark plug Dr...

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now one win away from their first NBA title since 1979 after defeating the Indiana Pacers 120–109 in a pivotal Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Fueled by a career night from Jalen Williams and a signature performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are firmly in control heading back to Indiana. This breakdown is pulled from Episode 35 of Harrison Talks Pod,  tune in for full reactions, deep dives on the Desmond Bane trade, and thoughts on whether the Orlando Magic may have overpaid. 👉 Listen now Jalen Williams Drops 40 in a Statement Game Let’s get this out of the way,  Jalen Williams delivered one of the best second-option performances in Finals history. He finished with 40 points on 14-of-25 shooting (56%) , showing poise, physicality, and shot-making across all levels. In the fourth quarter, when the Thunder had collapsed in Game 1, JDub took over. He didn’t just keep OKC afloat, he slammed the door on Indiana. His footwork, ...

From the latest episode of Harrison Talks Pod This year’s NBA Finals are a breath of fresh air. Two deep, well-coached teams built the right way. And while the Indiana Pacers have been a thrill to watch, one thing is clear: The Oklahoma City Thunder are still the favorites, and it’s because of their depth, discipline, and defense. Built, Not Bought: Why OKC’s Core Is So Dangerous Both teams in this series share something rare: homegrown rosters . But OKC has a blend of youth and experience that feels uniquely sustainable. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (your 2025 MVP) leads the charge with calm, pace, and elite shot-making. But it’s not just Shai, it’s the structure around him. Chet Holmgren’s rim protection Jalen Williams’ switchability and scoring Caruso’s veteran IQ and perimeter defense Aaron Wiggins, Ousmane Dieng, Isaiah Joe — all plug-and-play rotation guys In Game 1 of their series against Minnesota, 10 players played over 10 minutes. By Game 5, they had played all...