Justin, Rob, and Kyle kick off the month of June with some NBA Finals talk!(00:00) The guys start with a few closing thoughts on Game 7 of the Western Conference finals and ponder potential next steps for the Oklahoma City Thunder, including whether trading Chet Holmgren is a viable option.Then, they preview the 2026 NBA Finals by breaking down a few variables that may ultimately decide who will be crowned NBA champion, including:(27:41) How much has experience mattered/will it matter?(35:14) What’s different about this year’s Knicks run?(45:04) What’s the key individual or strategic matchup on the board?(1:04:50) Which winning story line is more intriguing?(1:13:49) They close out the show by making their official predictions for the winner of the series.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle MannProducers: Jeff Shearin and Ben CruzThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit <a href="https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan">https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan</a> to learn more about the resources and helplines.Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit <a href="http://GoAllInAndWin.com">GoAllInAndWin.com</a> to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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