Inside the Chaos: Shocking Draft Night Heists, Trades that Backfired, Ace Bailey’s Next Move, and Why Masai Was Abruptly Fired!

KOC and Tom Haberstroh break down ALL of the fallout from the 2025 NBA Draft, including the big news that Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors were parting ways. Both of the guys weigh in on the strange timing of that move. And speaking of moves, what was Joe Dumars thinking with the Pels trade-up to get Derik Queen? Tom says it must be the dumbest trade of the last DECADE! And KOC/Tom discuss Lottery winner Nico Harrison’s quote about fortune favoring the bold, plus of course all of the latest talk surrounding the AWKWARD situation surrounding Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz — plus so much more. Lock in!

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Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsAce Bailey (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted fifth overall by the Utah Jazz during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

(13:24) Raptors fire Masai UjiriThe 2025 NBA Draft just dropped a bombshell that’s got everyone buzzing — Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors are calling it quits, and the timing couldn’t be weirder. I’ve been mulling over what Joe Dumars was thinking when the Pelicans pulled off that trade-up to snag Derik Queen — honestly, it might just be the most baffling move of the decade. Add to that the spicy drama swirling around Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz, plus some bold words from Lottery pick Nico Harrison about fortune favoring the brave, and you’ve got yourself a draft night that’s anything but ordinary. Sit tight as KOC and Tom Haberstroh break down every twist and turn in this rollercoaster NBA saga — trust me, you won’t want to miss a beat. LEARN MORE(49:12) NBA champs OKC draft Thomas Sorber(1:05:26) Are Mavs NBA title contenders now?(56:53) Blazers draft Yang Hansen(0:57) Ace Bailey Utah Jazz drama(52:53) Teams looking to take ‘the next step’(29:29) KOC’s favorite draft haulsAdvertisement(1:02:03) BetMGM Rookie of the Year odds released🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube