Central Division Preview

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4.7 • 627 Ratings

🗓️ 28 August 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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The NBA's Central Division is one of the most competitive in the NBA. Wes Goldberg and guests Danny Cunningham and Haize dissect offseason moves, potential lineups, and bold predictions for the Cavaliers, Pacers, Bucks, Bulls and Pistons. From Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending Achilles injury and the Cavaliers battling their playoff demons, the guys break down every angle. They also discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee, the Bulls’ longview and why the Pistons could win 50 games. #cavs #bucks #pacers #bulls #pistons #nba 0:00 Intro: Central Division preview 5:21 Debate on teams' offseason improvements 10:39 Most intriguing offseason move: Lonzo Ball trade 16:52 Myles Turner's impact on Bucks' future 23:05 Josh Giddey contract situation with Bulls 29:49 Predictions for Central Division standings 35:56 Central teams making playoffs 40:10 Players with changing perceptions next year 46:51 Bold predictions for the division RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase.

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0:00.0	What's up, everybody? I'm Wes Goldberg, and welcome to Real GM Radio. On today's show, we are continuing our division preview series with a look at the Central Division. Joining me today are my friends from over at the Lockdown Podcast Network. It'll be Danny Cunningham and Hayes. Danny covers the Caves. Hayes covers the Chicago Bulls, so they are perfect guests to help break down what is one of the more competitive divisions, I think, in the NBA.
0:22.3	The Cavs should finish number one, but after that, it's pretty much anybody's guess.
0:25.9	Full disclosure, we recorded this episode before the news of Max Drus's foot surgery was reported.
0:32.2	Sounds like he's going to be out three or four months here.
0:34.2	Shouldn't really impact the conversation all of that much.
0:36.7	But it's a good one.
0:37.5	Hope you enjoy.
0:38.6	Let's jump in.
0:53.2	It is real GM radio. Make sure you follow us on your favorite podcast app to get the show every week. This is our Central Division preview. I'm here with Hayes from Locked on Bulls and Danny Cumberham from Locked on Caves. We're going to be talking about the entire division, including some of the biggest moves from the off season, which teams we think are going to make
1:12.5	the playoffs.
1:13.9	Here's how they finished last season, just as a quick refresher.
1:16.5	Cleveland, Indiana, Milwaukee, Detroit, and then Hayes' Chicago Bulls at the end there.
1:22.3	And then obviously the Pacers make it all the way of the NBA finals.
1:25.4	Cleveland was the number one seat in the east.
1:27.6	They didn't make it quite as far. Milwaukee had a very interesting offseason and I'm sure we'll
1:32.6	debate here on today's program. But let's just start at the very top. Who got better this
1:40.1	off season? Hayes, what do you think? Who got better when you look at these, when you look at these five teams?
1:45.5	I mean,
1:45.8	the Cavs definitely got better. I think that, you know, them adding Lonzo ball is going to be really big for them, especially if he's able to be healthy in the playoffs. I love what they have there. The Milwaukee Bucks got better based off on paper than what they were last season. I still don't feel the best about necessarily the roster.
2:02.1	And then, of course, the Detroit Pistons.
2:03.4	I like the Detroit Pistons. than what they were last season. I still don't feel the best about necessarily the roster.
2:02.1	And then, of course, the Detroit Pistons.
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