CLIP: What Makes a Great NBA General Manager in 2026?

What does elite NBA team building look like in 2026? This episode of RealGM Radio examines the modern general manager’s job, from managing the salary cap and navigating the current collective bargaining agreement to identifying talent, aligning ownership, and building a sustainable organizational culture.

Wes Goldberg, Mo Dakhil, Jared Dubin and Mike Shearer discuss how front offices balance analytics, scouting, player development, trades, free agency, and long-term flexibility while still facing pressure to win immediately. The conversation also explores communication, decision-making under uncertainty, and the importance of matching roster construction to coaching philosophy. Which skills most consistently separate adaptable executives from those who fall behind in today’s NBA?

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Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil

Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg

Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil

Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer

 

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