Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan and Grant preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Denver Nuggets! TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
0:43 - Denver Nuggets trade deadline vitals
2:07 - Will the Nuggets duck the tax?
9:38 - The future of Peyton Watson
15:22 - Nuggets biggest needs
20:46 - Nuggets trade targets

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Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down every angle of the Trae Young trade for the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks, as well as the rest of the NBA. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO/Trade details
1:20 - Impact on the Washington Wizards
26:03 - Impact on the Atlanta Hawks
46:36 - NBA teams that should be worried about how the Trae Young trade panned out

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Dan and Grant are back for another round of "We're Just Asking Questions." Next question up: Is tanking actually the NBA's biggest problem, and what can be done to continue fixing it? TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:08 - Why do NBA fans care about tanking so much?
11:07 - Limit protections on traded picks
18:25 - Limit number of top-four picks per team
20:37 - Lock in the NBA lottery odds by March
21:47  - Wins count toward lottery odds after the trade deadline 
32:35 - Flat lottery odds for 18 teams
40:46 - Abolish the draft
47:23 - Conduct the lo...

Which NBA team is best positioned to dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunder? Dan and Grant go through their list of candidates before dropping their final picks at the end! TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO 
4:04 - Are the Thunder more vulnerable than we thought?
7:15 - Denver Nuggets
20:23 - San Antonio Spurs 
31:13 - Houston Rockets
37:45 - Minnesota Timberwolves
52:23 - New York Knicks
58:33 - Detroit Pistons
1:12:08 - Cleveland Cavaliers
1:18:07 - Who is the biggest to the Thunder?
1:24:25 - STAT PADDING

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Dan and Grant are back for another round of "We're Just Asking Questions!" Next up: Can the Milwaukee Bucks salvage the Giannis Antetokounmpo era by trading for another star? TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
0:52 - When should the Bucks make a big trade?
3:54 - Trae Young
6:26 - LaMelo Ball
7:44 - Anthony Davis
9:53 - Donovan Mitchell
11:26 - Darius Garland
14:06 - Kyrie Irving
15:36 - Kawhi Leonard
19:11 - James Harden
21:28 - Jaren Jackson Jr.
22:50 - Devin Booker 
24:17 - Ja Morant
25:58 - Lauri Markkanen
26:48 - What should the Bucks do?
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Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of 'The NBA Podcast' to talk about players NOT in the NBA rumor mill whose trade candidacy SHOULD be worth a discussion. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA
3:17 - Onyeka Okongwu
9:43 - Bam Adebayo
18:14 - Chicago Bulls contracts
26:16 - Dillon Brooks
35:59 - Fred VanVleet
39:59 - Jaren Jackson Jr.
52:41 - Tobias Harris
58:22 - Peyton Watson
1:04:25 - Utah Jazz guards
1:11:22 - Mitchell Robinson
1:16:35 - Draymond Green
1:34:42 - Immanuel Quickley/Jakob Poeltl
1:45:16 - Ryan Rollins

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IT'S TIME FOR OUR FIRST MAILBAG OF THE SEASON! Dan and Grant run through a list of listen questions that cover the future of the Golden State Warriors, the best bargains in the NBA, the Los Angeles Clippers scandal, the value of LeBron James, Trae Young and James and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO 
1:38 - The Draymond Green incident
3:29 - Should the Warriors trade Draymond Green
20:30 - How draft pick protections work?
29:32 - Does the NBA have a tanking problem
45:00 - Retired role players you want back on your team
54:40 - How much...

Dan and Grant are going back and forth on questions they have for every NBA team as we enter the official start of NBA trade season. Next up: The Western Conference! Check out the Eastern Conference pod here: https://youtube.com/live/Df2uEJANVcw. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:30 - Oklahoma City Thunder
8:40 - Denver Nuggets 
18:25 - Los Angeles Lakers
31:22 - San Antonio Spurs
40:51 - Houston Rockets
51:02 - Minnesota Timberwolves 
59:08 - Phoenix Suns 
1:06:26 - Memphis Grizzlies
1:14:45 - Golden State Warriors
1:23:03 - Dallas Mavericks
1:29:11 - Utah Jazz
1:35:33 - Portland Trail B...

Dan and Grant hold their First Annual NBA Trade Value Draft! TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO/Criteria
6:32 - THE DECISION
7:07 - Pick No. 1
14:42 - Pick No. 2
20:37 - Pick No. 3
23:20 - Pick No. 4
28:46 - Pick No. 5
32:50 - Pick No. 6
39:55 - Pick No. 7
43:22 - Pick No. 8
46:48 - Pick No. 9
48:26 - Pick No. 10
50:32 - Pick No. 11
56:46 - Pick No. 12
59:47 - THE REAL PICK NO. 12
1:04:14 - Pick No. 13 
1:10:12 - Pick No. 14
1:13:41 - Snubs/Honorable Mentions

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Dan and Grant go through their awards ballot a little more than one-quarter of the way through the NBA season, with a focus on one big-time question: Is the MVP race already over? TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
3:09 - MVP
9:59 - Who’s easier to build around: SGA or Jokic?
20:36 - Defensive Player of the Year
30:29 - Should the NBA change the awards rules?
33:41 - Rookie of the Year
40:35 - Most Improved Player
55:02 -Sixth Man of the Year
1:03:42 - Coach of the Year
1:14:23 - Executive of the Year
1:21:58 - STAT PADDIN...

Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to go back and forth on questions they have for every NBA team as we near the official start of NBA trade season on December 15. First up: The Eastern Conference! TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:01 - Detroit Pistons
15:30 - New York Knicks
28:24 - Boston Celtics
40:54 - Toronto Raptors
52:00 - Orlando Magic
1:04:40 - Miami Heat
1:14:44 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:25:22 - Cleveland Cavaliers
1:33:43 - Atlanta Hawks
1:44:37 - Milwaukee Bucks
1:54:23 - Chicago Bulls
1:58:31 - Charlotte Hornets 
2:05:31 - Brooklyn Nets
2:11:59 - Indi...

Dan and Grant break down the latest in the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor mill and then spend time talking about whether the NBA's superstar-trade market will change. After that, they get into potential Giannis packages. Finally, they welcome on Hardwood Knocks' new video editor, Andrew Willet (@theacwillett22). TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:58 - Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors
4:07 - Why is Giannis doing this now?
11:57 - Can the Bucks salvage the Giannis situation?
23:29 - Should NBA teams still go all-in on star trades?
52:43 - Giannis to the New York Knicks
54:22 - Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Atlanta Hawk...

Dan and Grant are choppering in to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Clippers and talk about some trade scenarios—including one that could net them back some of their own first-round picks. They'll also be digging into the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:37 - Why the Clippers sent Chris Paul home
9:14 - Trades to get the Clippers their picks back
26:36 - James Harden to the Minnesota Timberwolves
35:06 - James Harden to the Golden State Warriors
37:22 - James Harden to the Atlanta Hawks
41:12 - James Harden to the Phoeni...

Dan and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report's Bryant Toporek (@btoporek) and Jay Dunbar (@jaydunbar) to break down their ULTIMATE 5-YEAR NBA RE-DRAFT project. Bryant Knox (@bryantknox) also participated, but was unable to attend. We go through the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 NBA draft classes and select players as if we're starting a franchise FROM SCRATCH. There is an obvious No. 1, but the likes of Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Alperen Sengun, Tyrese Haliburton, Evan Mobley, Tyrese Maxey, Scottie Barnes, Paolo Banchero, Amen Thompson, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson and MORE made this an absurdly tough (and interesting!) exercise. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

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Dan is joined by Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' to break down Western Conference NBA rookie performances so far, including Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, Kobe Sanders, Cedric Coward and MANY MORE! TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO/APPROACH
6:31 - Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg
15:46 - San Antonio Spurs: Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant
23:36 - New Orleans Pelicans: Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears and Micah Peavey
44:16 - Memphis Grizzlies: Cedric Coward
58:15 - Utah Jazz: Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr.
1:17:57 - Sacramento Kings: Nique Clifford
1:31:00 - Golden State Warriors: Will Richard
1:36:06 - Los Ange...

Dan and Grant are back with another round of 'We're Just Asking Questions.' This time, we are pondering whether the Los Angeles Clippers hold the fate of the NBA's parity era in their hands because to the first-round picks they must still send to the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
0:48 - Clippers draft obligations to the Thunder
2:10 - Will Oklahoma City's window ever close?
13:59 - Biggest short-term threats to the Thunder
27:08 - Can the Clippers turn it around?
32:42 - Re-litigating the Paul George...
35:20 - STAT PADDING

SUPP...

Dan and Grant bounce around with some burning questions they have as we wrap up the first quarter of the 2025-26 NBA season, including: Are the Toronto Raptors for Real? Who is the NBA's third best team? Are the Atlanta Hawks better off without Trae Young? And more! TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
3:06 - Are the Atlanta Hawks better off without Trae Young?
27:45 - Just how good are the Los Angeles Lakers?
45:20 - Will Tyler Herro ruin the Miami Heat's mojo?
59:28 - Are the Toronto Raptors for real?
1:13:27 - Which NBA teams are on blow-up watc...

Dan and Grant are back for another around of 'We're Just Asking Questions!' This time, we're talking LaMelo Ball's future with the Charlotte Hornets. After that, Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss where the New Orleans Pelicans go after firing Willie Green. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
0:49 - What does LaMelo Ball mean to the Hornets?
8:32 - What is LaMelo's trade value?
19:55 - How much time does Charlotte have?
28:23 - Where do the Pelicans go from here?


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Dan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' discuss their initial impressions of notable NBA rookies in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:10 - Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner & Sion James
12:25 - Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin and Drake Powell
25:24 - Toronto Raptors: Collin Murray-Boyles
26:15 - Victor Wembanyama injury update
30:11 - BACK TO COLLIN MURRAY-BOYLES
39:02 - Washington Wizards: Tre Johnson
46:17 - Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe
59:11 - Quick Hits: Jace Richardson, Mohamed Diawara, Kasparas Jakucionis, MORE

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Dan and Grant are back with "WE'RE JUST ASKING QUESTIONS!" Our next question up: Should the Memphis Grizzlies move on from Ja Morant? TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA
2:34 - Golden State Warriors
19:36 - Denver Nuggets
27:58 - Houston Rockets
36:05 - Phoenix Suns
43:44 - Detroit Pistons
1:01:17 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:09:54 - Charlotte Hornets
1:15:25 - Brooklyn Nets
1:21:06 - New Orleans Pelicans
1:26:59 - New York Knicks
1:35:33 - STAT PADDING

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Dan and Mort Jensen from 'The NBA Podcast' break down the Dallas Mavericks firing Nico Harrison, what it means for their direction, and whether they'll now explore Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving trades. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:39 - Initial Nico Harrison reaction
2:45 - Was Nico the problem in Dallas?
15:28 - Can the Mavs ever escape the Luka Doncic trade?
23:35 - Anthony Davis’ trade value 
28:20 - Anthony Davis trades
1:02:37 - Kyrie Irving’s future 
1:16:20 - Will the Mavs actually rebuild?

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Dan and Grant are back with "WE'RE JUST ASKING QUESTIONS!" Our next question up: Should the Memphis Grizzlies move on from Ja Morant? TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - What’s going on with Ja Morant?
2:46 - Is Ja Morant on the decline?
6:22 - The Grizzlies made their choice
9:48 - Is Ja Morant justified in being frustrated?
15:29 - Should the Grizzlies trade Ja Morant?
25:29 - How much blame does Memphis shoulder?
31:22 - Ja Morant trade destinations

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Dan and Grant play 'PEACE OR PANIC?!' with NBA teams off to troubling starts to the season. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
3:01 - Dallas Mavericks 
14:01 - Orlando Magic
27:09 - Atlanta Hawks
35:33 - Memphis Grizzlies
48:25 - Los Angeles Clippers
1:01:11 - Minnesota Timberwolves

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Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast go through some of this season's biggest breakout players and buy or sell WHAT IT MEANS FOR THEIR FUTURES. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:18 - Matas Buzelis
10:07 - Josh Giddey
24:19 - Jonathan Kuminga
30:48 - Jalen Duren
39:36 - Austin Reaves
49:38 - Alperen Sengun
55:47 - Jaime Jaquez Jr.
1:02:26 - Quenton Jackson
1:05:58 - Ajay Mitchell
1:13:51 - Ryan Rollins
1:20:34 - Tyrese Maxey
1:23:47 - Stephon Castle
1:34:39 - Kyshawn George

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Dan and Grant debut the "WE'RE JUST ASKING ASKING QUESTIONS" segments. These will be bonus mini pods in which we, you guessed it, just ask questions—some spicier than others, but all in the name of curiosity. First up: Should the Lakers sell high on Austin Reaves? TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - Should the Lakers sell high on Austin Reaves?
0:50 - How much will Reaves get in free agency?
6:20 - Teams that could look to sign Reaves
12:36 - The Lakers should NOT fear free agency
15:36 - Potential Reaves trade destinations
30:09 - So...what should the Lakers do? Duration: 00:31:41

Dan and Grant go through the most dominant starts to begin the 2025-26 NBA season and decide which teams are actually for real. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:35 - Denver Nuggets
12:55 - San Antonio Spurs
28:12 - Miami Heat
41:39 - Oklahoma City Thunder
48:49 - Chicago Bulls
56:25 - Milwaukee Bucks
1:08:32 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:20:36 - New York Knicks
1:23:42 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:25:47 - Utah Jazz

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Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast, Yahoo Sports AND HBO Max to break down every rookie extension, every non-extension, and what it all means for the future of NBA free agency. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 

0:00 - INTRO
1:47 - Future of free agency
17:19 - Dyson Daniels
23:43 - Christian Braun 
28:05 - Jabari Smith Jr.
36:09 - Nikola Jovic
39:09 - AJ Green
41:30 - Paolo Banchero
44:31 - Chet Holmgren 
47:11  - Jalen Williams
49:19 - Shaedon Sharpe
57:09 - Toumani Camara
1:01:43 - Keegan Murray
1:06:40 - Peyton Watson
1:11:37 - Jaden Ivey 
1:16...

Dan and Grant break down the recent allegations against Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones while getting into a larger discussion about NBA and sports betting in general. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
5:32 - Terry Rozier allegations
14:13 - Chauncey Billups allegations
26:43 - Damon Jones allegations
30:17 - Fallout of NBA sports betting scandal

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Dan and Grant are holding an NBA Overreactions draft following our first batches of regular-season games. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 

0:00 - INTRO
3:13 - Victor Wembanyama is the best player in the MBA
16:45 - Alperen Sengun is an MVP candidate 
25:31 - Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry are an all-time fit 
33:40 - Is Joel Embiid finished?
41:44 - The Mavs are going to ruin Cooper Flagg!
50:32 - Anthony Edwards is going to win the scoring title
56:30 - The OKC Thunder are inevitable
1:02:41 - Giannis is going to make history
1:08:05 - The Lakers are cooked
1:14:40 - The K...

Dan asked an expert who covers each NBA team to make one prediction for this coming season. Here's what they said. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
 
0:00 - INTRO
1:20 - Atlanta Hawks
5:30 - Boston Celtics
6:14 - Brooklyn Nets
8:48 - Charlotte Hornets
10:26 - Chicago Bulls
11:56 - Cleveland Cavaliers
15:21 - Dallas Mavericks
17:35 - Denver Nuggets
19:52 - Detroit Pistons
23:15 - Golden State Warriors
25:18 - Houston Rockets
32:20 - Indiana Pacers
32:59 - Los Angeles Clippers
37:36 - Los Angeles Lakers
39:29 - Memphis Grizzlies
40:51 - Miami Heat
41:56 - Milwaukee Bucks
44:24 - Minnesota Timbe...

Dan is joined by Samson Folk (@samfolkk) of Raptors Republic and Basketball, She Wrote for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors. SUBSCRIBE TO RAPTORS REPUBLIC HERE. https://www.youtube.com/raptorsrepublic. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:37 - Masai Ujiri’s exit 
4:51 - Raptors pressure index 
8:19 - Expectations for Scottie Barnes 
17:27 - Brandon Ingram’s fit
23:37 - How RJ Barrett’s game will change 
29:38 -Future of Immanuel Quickley
33:57 - How valuable is Jakob Poeltl
42:12  - Importance of Sandro Mamukelashvili
44:18 - The defensive ceiling
46:53 - Most important reserves
48:37 - Co...

Dan and Grant go through their preseason NBA awards picks...WITH A TWIST for each one. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
6:00 - MVP
15:51 - MVP Wild Cards
18:01 - Defensive Player of the Year
23:50 - DPOY Wild Cards
25:16 - Rookie of the Year
30:27 - ROY Wild Cards
35:46 - Most Improved Player
44:31 - MIP Wild Cards
48:17 - Sixth Man of the Year
53:29 - SMOY Wild Cards
55:02 - Coach of the Year
58:31 - COY Wild Cards
1:00:31 - Executive of the Year
1:04:38 - EOY Wild Cards

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Dan and Grant drop their over/under and full record predictions for every NBA team in the Western Conference. JOIN OUR OVER/UNDER COMPETITION HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:47 - Dallas Mavericks
6:13 - Denver Nuggets
11:17 - Golden State Warriors
16:31 - Houston Rockets 
23:06 - Los Angeles Clippers 
27:57 - Los Angeles Lakers
34:38 - Memphis Grizzlies 
39:06 - Minnesota Timberwolves 
43:49 - New Orleans Pelicans
49:17 - Oklahoma City Thunder 
55:09 - Phoenix Suns 
1:04:17 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:10:12 - Sacramento Kings
1:18:23 - San Antonio Spurs
1:25:53 - Utah Jazz


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Dan is joined by Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) from CLNS Media and The Garden Report for a deep dive into the Boston Celtics. SUBSCRIBE TO THE GARDEN REPORT HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️


0:00- INTRO
1:42 - The Jayson Tatum timeline 
7:58 - Celtics direction this season
13:43 - Anfernee Simons’ fit
18:13 - Will the Celtics play faster?
21:31 - Impact of Joe Mazzulla
25:11 - Derrick White and Jaylen Brown scaling up 
33:08 - Will Hugo Gonzalez play?
35:36 - Josh Minnott is an x-factor
39:18 - Continued development of Neemias Queta
42:19 - Biggest strengths and weaknesses at center Duration: 01:04:21

Dan is joined by Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) from Locked On Heat and RealGM Radio for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Miami Heat. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKED ON HEAT. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:08 - Impact of last season
3:52 - The Heat’s timeline 
6:54 - Will Miami play faster?
13:53 - Norman Powell’s fit
16:21 - The importance of Tyler Herro
20:37 - Continued development of Nikola Jovic
23:47 - Ceiling for Kel’el Ware
26:54 - The Bam Adebayo conundrum
29:52 - Pelle Larsson vs Jaime Jaquez Jr.
30:46 - Kasparas Jakucionis’ development
32:37 - Dru Smith and thr...

Dan and Grant drop their over/under and full record predictions for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference. JOIN OUR OVER/UNDER COMPETITION HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
4:47 - Atlanta Hawks
8:46 - Boston Celtics 
11:53 - Brooklyn Nets
14:31 - Charlotte Hornets 
19:23 - Chicago Bulls
21:46 - Cleveland Cavaliers 
25:51 - Detroit Pistons
30:10 - Indiana Pacers
33:21 - Miami Heat 
39:12 - Milwaukee Bucks
43:16 - New York Knicks
49:15 - Orlando Magic 
54:17 - Philadelphia 76ers
59:47 - Toronto Raptors 
1:06:49 - Washington Wizards


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Dan is joined by Adam Mares (Adam_Mares) from DNVR Sports and the All NBA Podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Denver Nuggets. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ALL NBA PODCAST HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbCjMq1m6Kjok4OGuO7CSQ. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:00 - Lessons learned from last season
3:15 - The Cam Johnson fit
5:53 - Defensive changes under David Adelman
10:56 - The Jonas Valanciunas fit
18:51 - Continued development of Peyton Watson
21:07 - Future of Christian Braun
24:07 - Do the Nuggets need to take more threes?
25:48 - Expectations for Jama...

Dan is joined by Grant Hughes (@granthuhges) of the world-famous Hardwood Knocks NBA podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:28 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation 
12:37 - Al Horford’s fit
17:29 - The defense
24:15 - The Jimmy Butler fit
30:31 - Expectations for Stephen Curry
34:45 - Expectations for Draymond Green
38:41 - Next frontier for Brandin Podziemski 
42:18 - Quinten Post’s role
46:11 - Importance of Moses Moody
51:11 - Gui Santos’ role
52:33 - Steve Kerr contract situation
55:58 - Biggest need
59:24 - Under the radar st...

Dan and Grant are joined by Lucas Kaplan (@lucaskaplan) from Nets Daily for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Brooklyn Nets. FOLLOW LUCAS' WORK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:32 - What is the Nets’ plan?
5:26 - The Cam Thomas situation 
15:28 - Brooklyn’s draft philosophy 
20:01 - The vision Egor Demin
22:18 - Outlook for Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf 
26:00 - Will Drake Powell and Danny Wolf play?
30:08 - Picking the Nets’ most interesting prospect
33:37 - The Michael Porter Jr. transition 
36:04 - What we learned about Jordi Fernandez
40:49 - The defensive identity  Duration: 01:11:25

Dan is joined by Sarah Todd (@nbasarah) of the Deseret News and the Unsalvageable'podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Utah Jazz. SUBSCRIBE TO UNSALVAGEABLE HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:43 - Biggest takeaways from last season
5:48 - The future of Walker Kessler
12:57 - What’s next for Lauri Markkanen?
22:37 - Development of Ace Bailey
29:32 - The backcourt rotation 
43:12 - Taylor Hendricks’ return
48:19 - Continued development of Kyle Fililpwski
51:27 - Can Cody Williams pop in Year 56:41 - Which vet plays the most?
1:01:17 Defensive improvement 
1:03:32 - Under the radar storylines and Biggest...

Dan and Grant are joined by Andrew "GMAC" Claudio (@andrewjclaudio_) of Knicks Film School for a deep dive into the 2025-26 New York Knicks. SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 -Intro
2:13 - The Thibodeau firing
7:27 - Tactical changes under Mike Brown
10:43 - Who should start?
17:56 - Josh Hart’s fit 
21:55 - How will the Knicks flesh out the roster?
25:35 - Jordan Clarkson’s fit
28:10 - Importance of Guerschon Yabusele
32:35 - Can Jalen Brunson adapt?
37:56 - Karl-Anthony Towns’ playmaking 
40:50 - Future of Mikal Bridges
46:25 - OG Anunoby’s offensive ro...

Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Liberty Ballers, Forbes, FanSided AND Bleacher Report for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers. FOLLOW HIS WORK AT LIBERTY BALLERS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
3:17 - End of the Quentin Grimes saga / The offseason
11:59 - What is the Sixers’ direction?
15:50 - Expectations for Joel Embiid
19:06 - The Sixers’ play style moving forward
23:20 - Three-guard and four-guard lineups
28:16 - Impact of VJ Edgecombe
33:48 - Continued development of Jared McCain
36:56 - Future of Justin Edwards
39:58 - The secondary big man rotation 
41:26 - Continu...

Dan and Grant drop their biggest questions, takeaways and observations entering NBA training camp on the heels of EVERY team having their 2025 Media Day. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:226 - Al Horford to the Warriors
5:56 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation 
8:57 - The Quentin Grimes 
14:02 - Are the Sixers going to be healthy?
19:47 - Will Jayson Tatum play this year?
23:45 - Is Giannis Antetokounmpo trolling us all?
31:52 - The Kevin Durant talk
33:19 - The West is big, man
40:08 - Dereck Lively II and Victor Wembanyama are growing 
42:32 - Can anyone catch Cooper...

At LONG LAST, Dan and Grant drop their 2025 offseason grades for every NBA team in the Western Conference. Check out the Eastern Conference grades here. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO / Criteria
3:17 - Dallas Mavericks
10:39 - Houston Rockets
16:37 - Fred VanVleet injury
30:05 - Memphis Grizzlies
39:52 - New Orleans Pelicans
47:43 - San Antonio Spurs 
56:35 - Denver Nuggets
1:05:57 - Minnesota Timberwolves
1:13:53 - Oklahoma City Thunder 
1:20:28 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:29:28 - Utah Jazz
1:38:22 - Golden State Warriors
1:47:01 - Los Angeles Clippers
1:54:02 - Los Angeles Lakers
2:08:37 - Phoenix Suns
2:18:29 - Sacr...

Dan is joined by Jason Patt (@bullsjay) from the Cash Considerations podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Chicago Bulls. SUBSCRIBE TO CASH CONSIDERATIONS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:17 - What is the Bulls’ direction?
6:03 - Billy Donovan extension / Offensive style 
11:03 - Can Josh Giddey be a star?
24:07 - The Isaac Okoro trade and fit
28:53 - Future of Coby White
35:19 - Tre Jones / the guard rotation
39:28 - Continued development of Matas Buzelis
48:29 - The center rotation / Future of Nikola Vucevic
50:51 - Will the Bulls make a trade?
54:54 - Early i...

Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) from The Kings Herald for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Sacramento Kings. CHECK OUT THE KINGS HERALD HERE https://kingsherald.com/. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 -INTRO
1:07 - The Kings’ direction
2:21 - The Doug Christie hire
6:45 - Dennis Schroder’s fit
10:47 - Future of Malik Monk
14:58 - The Russell Westbrook rumors
15:38 - Jonathan Kuminga rumors
17:16 - Future of Keon Ellis
22:18 - The Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan fits
28:02 - Impact of Doug Christie’s coaching style
29:46 - Frontcourt rotation, Development of Isaac Jones and Maxime Ray...

Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper/@caitlinmaycooper) from 'Basketball, She Wrote" for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Indiana Pacers. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE ON PATREON. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:27 - The transformation of the Pacers
10:10 - Covering the NBA Finals
12:51 - The Tyrese Halliburton recovery
16:36 - The loss of Myles Turner
20:38 - Playing five-out vs four-out
23:26 - Isaiah Jackson’s return
25:18 - Jay Huff’s fit
28:38 - Will James Wiseman have a role?
30:40 - Pascal Siakam-Obi Toppin minutes
34:17 - Continued development of Bennedict Mathurin
42:33 - Andrew...

Dan is joined by Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) and Sam Cooper (@scooperhoops) of 'The Timeline' pod for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Phoenix Suns! SUBSCRIBE TO THE 'THE TIMELINE' PATREON HERE.  TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:34 - RIP to the Kevin Durant era
8:19 - The second Kevin Durant trade
13:39 - The Bradley Beal Exit
18:28 - The hiring of Brian Gregory
21:18 - Impact of Jordan Ott hire
24:25 - The future of Devin Booker
31:10 - Jalen Green’s fit
37:00 - Importance of Collin Gillespie
43:08 - Mark Williams expectations
49:10 - Development of Khaman Maluach...

At LONG LAST, Dan and Grant drop their 2025 offseason grades for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:50 - Grading criteria 
5:01 - Atlanta Hawks
13:53 - Charlotte Hornets
19:38 - Miami Heat 
26:00 - Orlando Magic
39:11 - Washington Wizards 
47:15 - Boston Celtics
56:22 - Brooklyn Nets
1:09:15 - New York Knicks
1:22:05 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:26:39 - Toronto Raptors 
1:34:43 - Chicago Bulls
1:44:02 - Cleveland Cavaliers
1:48:41 - Detroit Pistons
1:58:24 - Indiana Pacers
2:06:25 - Milwaukee Bucks

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Dan is joined by Shamit Dua (@fearthebrown) from the 'In The N.O.' Substack and podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans. SUBSCRIBE TO IN THE N.O ON YOUTUBE AND SUBSTACK. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:57 - The Pelicans’ direction 
8:05 - Expectations for Derik Queen
16:50 - Expectations for Jeremiah Fears
23:43 - Continued development of Trey Murphy 
28:08 - Future of Zion Williamson
36:11 - Continued development of Yves Missi 
40:58 - Impact of Jordan Poole
42:32 - Dejounte Murray timeline 
45:20 - Secondary wing rotation
48:18 - Will the Pelicans make mor t...

Dan is joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tccbiggs) and Rose Harding (@roselharding) from the We Have A Takee podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Portland Trail Blazers. SUBSCRIBE TO WE HAVE A TAKE HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
3:10 - Takeaways from last season
4:45 - The return of Damian Lillard
9:46 - Offseason impressions / Jrue Holiday fit
15:47 - Yang Hansen’s fit and role
25:30 - Donovan Clingan expectations 
30:27 - Continued development of Scoot Henderson
35:50 - Continued development of Shaedon Sharpe
40:13 - Deni Avdija's impact
43:18 - Chauncey Billups’ toughest rotation decision
43:50 - Importan...

Dan is joined by Kirk Henderson (@KirkSeriousFace) from Pod Maverick and Mavs Moneyball for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks. SUBSCRIBE TO POD MAVERICK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:56 - The Mavs’ direction
7:02 - Cooper Flagg development
12:56 - Kyrie Irving timeline
15:10 - Offseason impressions 
17:58 - The big-man rotation 
19:51 - Future of Dereck Lively II
23:36 - Dallas’ transition offense
26:17 - Mavs’ defensive ceiling
27:53 - Expectations for Max Christie
31:15 - Brandon Williams’ fit
34:03 - Early impressions of Ryan Nembhard
35:02 - Future of Jaden Hardy
36:13 - Biggest needs, under-t...

Dan is joined by Lauren Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) from the AJC for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Atlanta Hawks. CHECK OUT LAUREN' WORK HERE: https://www.ajc.com/staff/lauren-williams/. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:14 - Biggest takeaway from last season
3:16 - Continued development of Jalen Johnson
5:54 - The offseason and front office
14:05 - Future of Trae Young 
21:26 - Kristaps Porzingis-Onyeka Okongwu fit
26:43 - Secondary ball-handling
30:40 - The rise of Dyson Daniels
38:16 - Zaccharie Risacher development
45:41 - Hawks’ offensive pace
48:03  - Atlanta’s defensive ceiling + Impact of Mo Gueye
51:21 - Early im...

Dan and Grant are joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the latest news and rumors around the NBA, including the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention scandal, Cam Thomas signing his qualifying offer, Josh Giddey getting $100M from the Bulls and more. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:02 - The Clippers' Kawhi Leonard/salary-cap scandal
53:09 - Cam Thomas signs his qualifying offer
1:09:09 - Josh Giddey gets PAID
1:30:06 - Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin Grimes

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Dan is joined by Tayler Peterson (@Tayler_P15) and JD Silva (@jdsilva_) from The Uncontested Podcast (@The_Uncontested) for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder. SUBSCRIBE TO THE UNCONTESTED ON PATREON. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:51 - The Thunder’s title run 
6:21 - Biggest takeaways from last season
9:36 - Why the Thunder are built to last
12:22 - The Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams extensions 
17:45 - Continued development of Chet Holmgren
23:36 - Future of Jalen Williams
31:20 - Impact of Isaiah Hartenstein
35:45 - Continued development of Cason Wallace 
39:35 - What is the ce...

Dan is joined by Laz Jackson (@lazchance) from Detroit Bad Boys for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Detroit Pistons. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:06 - Last season’s most important development 
4:53 - Impact of JB Bickerstaff
6:36 - The Offseason
16:40 - Continued development of Jaden Ivey
24:06 - Future of Jalen Duren
29:33 - Ausar Thompson’s next steps
36:01 - Continued development of Ron Holland
42:56 - The next frontier for Cade Cunningham
49:02 - Will Isaiah Stewart take more threes?
51:44 - Impact of Tobias Harris 
56:34 - Marcus Sasser
58:06 - Bobi Klintman
59:29...

Dan is joined by Clippers reporter Justin Russo (@flybyknite) for a deep dive into—you guessed it!—the 2025-26 Los Angeles Clippers. Please note we recorded BEFORE the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention allegations. SUBSCRIBE TO JUSTIN'S 'RUSSO WRITES' SUBSTACK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:18 - Takeaways from last season
3:43 - Planning for the future 
10:27 - Did the offseason hurt their defensive identity?
15:31 - Evolution of Ivica Zubac
20:29 - The fit of Bradley Beal
28:14 - Optimizing Kawhi Leonard
36:17 - Chris Paul's role
38:50 James Harden adjustments
43:39 - The frontline rotation
45:13 - Impact of...

Dan is joined by CBS Sports podcast producer extraordinaire Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:45 - Impact of Charles Lee
4:15 - The offseason
9:05 - Big man rotation 
11:57 - Future of LaMelo Ball
18:13 - Continued development of Brandon Miller
20:40 - Early impressions of Kon Knueppel
23:01 - Early impressions of Liam McNeeley
24:09 - Juggling a crowded a perimeter rotation 
26:03 - Future of Tidjane Salaun
30:27 - Early impressions of Ryan Kalkbrenner 
32:05 - Can Charlotte rebound and defend?
34:23 - Biggest needs, strengt...

Dan is joined by Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) of the Bleav In Wizards podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Washington Wizards. SUBSCRIBE TO BLEAV IN WIZARDS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:32 - State of the rebuild
3:43 - Fast-track coming?
7:24 - What do we make of Brian Keefe?
9:43 - Continued development of Alex Sarr?
16:52  - Ceiling of Bilal Coulibaly
21:08 - Early impressions of Tre Johnson
24:13 - Cam Whitmore’s fit
29:19 - Next steps for Kyshawn George
32:37 - Bub Carrington outlook
37:57 - How much will Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum play? Duration: 01:10:52

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss teams that could pleasantly or unpleasantly surprise us next season. Here are the rules: We each get to pick two pleasant surprises, and we have to pick one unpleasant surprise. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
3:46 - Chicago Bulls
8:02 - Toronto Raptors
14:37 - San Antonio Spurs
24:48 - Charlotte Hornets
31:53 - Golden State Warriors
43:52 - New York Knicks

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Dan and Grant are joined joined by Keith Parish (@fastbreakbreak) of the Grits and Grinds podcast as well as the Fastbreak Breakfast podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Memphis Grizzlies. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:01 - The Offseason
5:05 - Desmond Bane trade
8:19 - Jaren Jackson Jr.
12:45 - Impact of Tuomas Iisalo
19:05 - Future of Ja Morant 
23:32 - Continued development of Zach Edey
26:25 - Continued development of Jaylen Wells
30:20 - Expectations for Cedric Coward
33:22 - The ceiling of GG Jackson
36:32 - Secondary guard rotation
39:01 - Biggest needs, strengths, under...

Dan is joined by Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro) of The Vic-and-Roll for a deep dive into the 2025-26 San Antonio Spurs. SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIC-AND-ROLL HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:35 - Mitch Johnson’s fit as head coach 
3:55 - De’Aaron Fox’s extension 
7:55 - San Antonio’s overall direction
9:52 - The fit between Fox and Wembanyama
12:55 - The three-guard dynamic
17:25 - Continued development of Stephon Castle 
23:56 - Early impressions of Dylan Harper
27:53 - The future of Jeremy Sochan 
34:02 - The future of Devin Vassell
39:31 - Victor Wembanyama’s next frontier  Duration: 01:12:41

Dan is joined by iHeart podcast producer extraordinaire Jabari Ali Davis (@jabariadavis) for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE G.O.T.E. (GREATEST OF THEIR ERA) PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:19 - The Lakers offseason
6:46 - Future of LeBron James
11:15 - Evaluating JJ Redick
15:01 - Early impressions of the Luka Doncic fit 
21:05 - The fit of Luka, LeBron and Austin Reaves
25:26 - Deandre Ayton
31:55 - Marcus Smart
34:47 - Jake LaRavia
37:46 - Secondary frontcourt rotation and the minutes without Ayton
43:33 - Rui Hachim...

Dan is joined by Philip Rossman-Reich (@philiprr_OMD) from 'Locked On Magic" and Orlando Magic Daily for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Orlando Magic. SUBSCRIBE TO THE LOCKED ON MAGIC HERE. SUPPORT PHILIP'S WORK ON PATREON. CHAPTERS BELOW. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:14 - They went for it!
6:56 - Fit of Desmond Bane
14:36 - The transition offense
17:52 - The Tyus Jones fit
20:10 - Jamahl Mosley pressure index
23:26 - Continued development of Paolo Banchero
31:29 - Franz Wagner jump-shot watch
39:32 - Jalen Suggs’ offensive importance 
46:26 - Anthony Black and Tristan Da Silva
51...

Dan is joined by Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Minnesota Timberwolves. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DANE MOORE NBA PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 

0:00 - INTRO
3:10 - Last season’s ending
6:25 - The offseason
9:20 - Naz Reid’s contract and defense
16:20 - The Karl-Anthony Towns trade one year later 
23:25 - Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle 
27:36 - Continued development of Anthony Edwards
36:46 - Importance of Rob Dillingham 
44:38 - Jaden McDaniels’ offensive ceiling
49:34 - Terrence Shannon Jr. breakout coming?
53:05 - The transition offense
55:45 - Ja...

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to predict what happens with the Big Four restricted free agents who remain unsigned: Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes and Cameron Thomas. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
7:34 - Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls 
18:26 - Quentin Grimes and the Philadelphia 76ers 
28:39 - Cam Thomas and the Brooklyn Nets
40:55 - Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors

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Dan is joined by Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) from The Gyro Step podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Milwaukee Bucks. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:39 - Offseason impressions
10:33 - Myles Turner’s fit
15:59 - Point Giannis!
19:53 - Secondary ball-handlers 
26:23 - Giannis’ defense
31:36 - AJ Green
35:04 - Ryan Rollins
35:49 - Chris Livingston
36:55 - Andre Jackson Jr. 
39:06 - Tyler Smith
40:10 - Jericho Sims
41:42 - The Kyle Kuzma fit 
48:37 - The defensive ceiling 
52:28 - Biggest concern
53:37 - Are the guards underrated?
54:27 - Top-10 rot...

"To make a mistake is human, but to blame it on someone else, make excuses or entirely pretend you didn't make a mistake is even more human." Dan and Grant are BACK to hold themselves accountable for their 2024 NBA offseason report cards with re-grades for EVERY team in the Western Conference. Check out the Eastern Conference edition HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA
8:08 - Dallas Mavericks
13:49 - Houston Rockets
18:25 - Memphis Grizzlies
23:05 - New Orleans Pelicans
27:33 - San Antonio Spurs 
31:34 - Denver Nuggets
45:11 - Oklahoma City Thunder
47:28 - Portland Trail Blazers
...

Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) from THE CHASEDOWN PODCAST for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Cleveland Cavaliers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:42 - How last season ended 
4:43 - Offseason impressions
10:32 - Jaylon Tyson’s development 
12:28 - Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland 
16:55 - Integrating Lonzo Ball
18:22 - Continued development of Evan Mobley
29:55 - The starting small forward 
35:10 - What’s the defensive ceiling?
40:13 - Early impressions of Tyrese Proctor
43:35 - The defense is underrated!
44:39 - Top-10 rotation
48:19 - Go-to closing lineup
49:07...

Dan is joined Mike Shearer (@bballispoetry) from Basketball Poetry to discuss player flying under the (mainstream) radar who might have real impacts on their NBA Teams next season. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL POETRY HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:47 - Bennedict Mathurin
8:23 - Mo Gueye
13:21 - Neemias Queta
18:03 - Sam Merrill
23:41 - Ja’Kobe Walter 
28:31 - Jonathan Mogbo
32:33 - Brandon Williams
38:03 - Pelle Larsson
42:14 - Terrence Shannon Jr.
45:59 - Jaylen Clark 
51:57 - Saddiq Bey
56:13 -  Justin Champagnie
1:03:42 - Collin Gillespie
1:10:44 - Ajay Mitchell

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Dan and Grant are BACK to hold themselves accountable for their 2024 NBA offseason report cards with re-grades for EVERY team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:46 - Christmas Day schedule release
6:01 - Atlanta Hawks 
12:11 - Charlotte Hornets
16:47 - Miami Heat 
23:03 - Orlando Magic
29:47 - Washington Wizards
37:13 - Boston Celtics
43:23 - Brooklyn Nets
50:02 - New York Knicks
59:41 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:08:52 - Toronto Raptors
1:17:13 - Chicago Bulls
1:24:23 -  Cleveland Cavalier...

Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@salmanalinba) from Red Nation Hoops to break down the outlook for the  2025-26 Houston Rockets. SUBSCRIBE TO RED NATION HOOPS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:49 - Offseason impressions
10:51 - Integrating Kevin Durant into the offense 
16:51 - The development of Reed Sheppard 
23:41 - The Kevin Durant extension
27:32 - Double-center lineups
34:07 - Amen Thompson’s development
41:00 - Continued development of Alperen Sengun
45:19 - Jabari Smith Jr.’s development 
52:26 - What’s next for Tari Eason?
1:00:37 - Will anyone get lost in the Rockets’ depth
1:04:40 - The 10-man rot...

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) from 'The NBA Podcast' are going to spend this week going through moves and decisions and every NBA team still needs to make this offseason. Next up: The Eastern Conference! Check out the Western Conference HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:02 - Atlanta Hawks
12:26 - Boston Celtics
24:12 - Brooklyn Nets
33:19 - Charlotte Hornets
38:34 - Chicago Bulls
44:06 -Cleveland Cavaliers
49:09 - Detroit Pistons 
58:42 - Indiana Pacers
1:06:16 - Miami Heat
1:10:34 - Milwaukee Bucks
1:17:52 - New York Knicks
1:29:29 - Orlando Magic 
1:36:34 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:44:12 - Toront...

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast are going to spend this week going through moves and decisions and every NBA team still needs to make this offseason. First up: The Western Conference! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
3:53 - Dallas Mavericks
12:17 - Denver Nuggets
30:17 - Golden State Warriors
41:37 - Houston Rockets
48:27 - Los Angeles Clippers
58:32 - Los Angeles Lakers 
1:07:19 - Memphis Grizzlies
1:13:19 - Minnesota Timberwolves 
1:18:06 - New Orleans Pelicans 
1:24:20 - Oklahoma City Thunder 
1:28:24 - Phoenix Suns
1:36:43 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:42:50 - Sacramento Kings
1:50:49 - San Ant...

Dan and Grant break down their initial impressions of the top rookie (or rookies) during NBA Summer League for every team in the Eastern Conference while playing 'Start, bench or G-League' with each of them. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
3:10 - Tre Johnson
9:27 - Will Riley
14:04 - Collin Murray-Boyles
20:54 - V.J. Edgecombe
29:48 - Jase Richardson 
35:40 - Mohamed Diawara
43:16 - Bogo
45:32 - Kasparas Jakucionis
51:05 - Kam Jones
53:29 - Taelon Pete4
55:55 - Chaz Lanier
58:42 - Tyrese Proctor
1:01:19 - Noa Essengue
1:05:30 - Kon Knueppel
1:10:39 - Liam McNeeley
...

Dan and Grant break down their initial impressions of the top rookie (or rookies) during NBA Summer League for every team in the Western Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
5:02 - Ace Bailey
9:57 - Walter Clayton Jr.
12:23 - Dylan Harper
18:10 - Carter Bryant
24:14 -  Nique Clifford
28:45 - Yang Hansen
42:01 - Khaman Maluach
48:21 - Nikola Topic
53:33 - Brooks Barnhizer
59:38 - Jeremiah Fear
1:05:06 - Derik Queen
1:11:34 - Joan Beringer
1:16:34 - Javon Small
1:18:51 - Juhmai Mashack
1:21:45 - Arthur Kaluma
1:23:13 - Yanic Konan Niederhauser
1:27:56 - Adonis Arms
...

Dan and Grant are doing something nobody has ever thought to do before: Put the Western Conference into tiers following the height of NBA free agency! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
3:58 - F Tier
8:23 - D Tier
30:03 - C Tier
1:02:47 - B Tier
1:13:48 - A Tier
1:29:50 - S Tier

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Dan and Grant link up to tier the Western Conference with NBA free agency and trade rumors grinding to a halt! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO/Our approach
5:44 - F Tier
14:58 - D Tier
39:19 - C Tier
51:38 - B Tier
58:43 - A Tier
1:13:48 - S Tier
1:25:01 - RECAP

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Dan is joined by Yossi Gozlan (@yossigozlan) of the Third Apron to discuss the future of NBA free agency and trades, as well as some takeaways and emerging trends from this offseason. Subscribe to the Third Apron on YouTube and Substack. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:42 - Will free agency ever be cool again?
11:18 - More buyouts coming? 
16:44 - True impact of the second apron
18:13 - The Thunder aren’t going anywhere
22:47 - Future of the Thunder
27:48 - The bar for max contracts is higher 
30:18  - Will NBA players take more pay cuts?
32:4...

Dan and Grant are BACK to break down all the NBA offseason questions we still need answered, as well as the latest and greatest breaking news and transactions that we need to catch up on. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:48 - John Collins and the LA Clippers
8:17 - Norman Powell and the Miami Heat
12:28 - Are expiring contracts no longer valuable?
16:02 - Kelly Olynyk to the Spurs!
17:08 - What are the Lakers doing? 
24:53 - LeBron James trade destinations 
34:52 - Will NBA free agency ever be cool again?
41:01 - Is the Denver Nuggets offsea...

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down all of the action (pre-Tre Mann contract) from Day 2 of NBA free agency. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:28 - Milwaukee Bucks
27:28 - Indiana Pacers 
35:43 - Detroit Pistons (Duncan Robinson!)
38:46 - Sacramento Kings 
44:43 - New York Knicks (Yabu!)
55:10 - Toronto Raptors 
1:04:02 - Denver Nuggets & West Rankings
1:32:43 - Charlotte Hornets
1:35:34 - Oklahoma City Thunder & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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Dan and Grant break down Day 1 of 2025 NBA free-agency by going through EVERY team's transactions. TIMESTAMPS👇

0:00 - INTRO
1:13 - Denver Nuggets (Cam Johnson trade)
7:48 - Brooklyn Nets (Michael Porter Jr. trade)
13:54 - Houston Rockets (Dorian Finney-Smith!)
21:59 - Los Angeles Lakers (LeBron James wants out?)
29:58 - Atlanta Hawks (CONTENDERS?!)
35:19 - Detroit Pistons (Caris LeVert + Malik Beasley)
39:56 - Memphis Grizzlies (Proving everyone wrong?)
47:11 - Cleveland Cavaliers (East favorites?)
50:21 - Charlotte Hornets (Robbing Utah???)
53:48 - Utah Jazz (What's going on in Utah?)
59:08 - New York Knicks (Jordan Clarkson Era!)
1:05:09 - D...

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro trade and discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:08 - Chicago Bulls
27:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers
43:10 - Detroit Pistons
1:16:18 - Indiana Pacers
1:32:21 - Milwaukee Bucks

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Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. After that, they get into the Toronto Raptors moving on from Masai Ujiri TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:34 - Denver Nuggets
24:33 - Minnesota Timberwolves
40:51 - Oklahoma City Thunder
57:03 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:13:58 - Utah Jazz
1:30:55 - Toronto Raptors fire Masai Ujiri

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Dan and Grant break down their NBA offseason outlooks for the Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:38 - Toronto Raptors Offseason Lookahead
27:58 - New Orleans Pelicans Offseason Lookahead
52:48 - Washington Wizards Offseason Lookahead

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Dan and Grant break down the fallout from the 2025 NBA draft, but WITH A TWIST: Grant does not know the results, and will be reacting LIVE, for you! TIMESTAMPS👇

0:00 - INTRO
3:21 - Cooper Flagg to the Dallas Mavericks
6:26 - Dylan Harper to the San Antonio Spurs
9:08 - VJ Edgecombe to the Philadelphia 76ers
11:46 - Don Knueppel to the Charlotte Hornets
16:14 - Ace Bailey to the Utah Jazz
20:22 - Tre Johnson to the Washington Wizards
22:54 - Jeremiah Fears to the New Orleans Pelicans
24:13 - Egor Demin to the Brooklyn Nets
26:24 - C...

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast cannonball into the Chicago Bulls' 2025 offseason outlook. Will they finally rebuild? Is the franchise hopeless? Who gets an extension? We cover it all. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:58 - Do the Bulls actually have a plan? 
4:22 - Chicago's cap sheet and trade assets
5:29 - Future of Josh Giddey
13:10 - Future of Coby White
22:36 - Futures of Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vucevic
25:54 - The Bulls' biggest needs
31:02 - Will Chicago ever change?
37:23 - Are the Bulls failing to capitalize on their brand?

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Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast wrap up the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA championship and dive into what their offseason could and should look like. After that, they get into their appreciation for the Indiana Pacers, the Tyrese Haliburton injury, and the team's overall future. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:27 - In appreciation of the Thunder
10:23 - OKC's offseason cap sheet + assets
13:33 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander superman
14:19 - Jalen Williams & Chet holmgren extensions
24:03 - Lu Dort's extension eligibility
33:15 - Thunder's biggest needs + trade targets
56:13 - Appreciating this Pacers' run
1...

Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast' discuss their biggest NBA offseason questions for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. PLEASE NOTE: We recorded this before the Kevin Durant trade. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:08 - Boston Celtics
20:15 - Brooklyn Nets
41:48 - New York Knicks
59:35 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:14:35 - Toronto Raptors

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Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, what it means for both teams, their futures, potential follow-up moves, and much more!  TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:45 - Kevin Durant trade details
3:44 - Where do the Suns go from here?
12:25 - Mat Ishbia is running a you-know-what show
26:37 - Did the Rockets just make the perfect trade
36:09 - Future of Houston's youngsters
39:02 - Follow-up trade targets for the Rockets
44:58 - The Kevin Durant extension

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Dan and Grant break down every aspect of the Portland Trail Blazers' 2025 offseason, including extension candidates, biggest needs, overall direction and potential trade targets! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Are the Blazers the NBA's biggest wild card?
3:44 - Blazers cap sheet and trade assets
5:18 - Shaedon Sharpe extension
9:12 - Toumani Camara extension
11:40 - Anfernee Simons extension
16:45 - Will the Blazers be buyers or sellers?
18:41 - Biggest needs and trade targets

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Dan and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report colleague Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) to preview ALL THINGS related to the 2025 NBA draft, including prospect breakdowns, team-building philosophies, skill-set superlatives and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Where does the 2025 draft class rank?
3:49 - How NIL is impacting the draft
7:26 - Any new NBA draft trends?
10:27 - Cooper Flagg breakdown
15:52 - Dylan Harper breakdown
19:02 - Ace Bailey breakdown
28:37 - VJ Edgecombe breakdown
32:06 - Jeremiah Fears breakdown
37:32 - Tre Johnson breakdown
40:08 - Kon Knueppel breakdown
42:32 - Collin Murray-Boyles breakdown
45:24 - De...

Dan and Grant break down their biggest questions and thoughts about the New York Knicks' offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:48 - Knicks' offseason cap sheet & trade assets
9:18 - Mikal Bridges extension
15:10 - Should the Knicks extend Karl-Anthony Towns?
21:53 - The Kevin Durant trade talk
29:20 - Biggest needs + free-agency & trade targets

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to riff on the report that the San Antonio Spurs aren't aggressively pursuing Kevin Durant because they are waiting to pair Victor Wembanyama with another star. Naturally, they try to sleuth out who that star might be. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:45 - Are the Spurs out on Kevin Durant
5:54 - The De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle & Dylan Harper problem
12:37 - Would San Antonio trade De'Aaron Fox?
17:04 - Stars the Spurs are waiting for (Part 1)
29:49 - Cooper Flagg to San Antonio?!
35:24 - Should the S...

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder providing a glimpse of what's to come, the Tyrese Haliburton injury and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:19 - Jalen Williams is going kaboom
7:53 - The Thunder are just getting started
16:02 - The Tyrese Haliburton injury
23:25 - Can the Pacers win without Hali at full strength?
27:23 - What to watch for in Game 6
41:41 - Closing thoughts

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Dan and Grant break down the blockbuster Desmond Bane trade, and what it means for both the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. They also get into why this trade hints as a WILD offseason, and how it may reflect a shift in how teams view their contention windows. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:09 - Craziest NBA offseason ever? (Shams Charania called it!)
6:41 - Desmond Bane trade details
13:33 - Desmond Bane's fit on the Orlando Magic
23:45 - Are NBA teams embracing shorter windows?
29:53 - What is the Memphis Grizzlies' plan?
36:03 - The future of Jaren Jack...

Dan and Grant break down the ins and outs of the Utah Jazz's 2025 offseason, including whether the team is itching to make a big move. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:34 - Is it time for the Jazz to make a big swing?
2:03 - Utah's cap situation
7:36 - Future of Walker Kessler
13:40 - Future of Lauri Markkanen
19:34 - Jazz's biggest needs + potential trades

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Dan and Grant break down the perception of the New York Knicks' head coaching search, whether they are being unfairly judged, and if it's really possible to get a dramatic upgrade from Tom Thibodeau. After that, it's Guess The Mystery NBA Player (GAP) time! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:37 - Do the Knicks have a post-This plan?
7:40 - Is it easy to upgrade from Thibodeau?
13:00 - Reasons for concern about the Knicks
18:50 - Timing of the Thibs firing
19:49 - The Knicks deserve some leeway...
21:29 - Guess-A-Player

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Dan and Grant discuss the insanity of the 2025 NBA Finals so far while digging into what makes the Indiana Pacer so special, and what the Oklahoma City Thunder might attempt to do moving forward. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:31 - The adaptability of the Pacers
2:58 - Tyrese Haliburton vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
10:10 - Indiana's offense is more dynamic
13:05 - Rick Carlisle vs. Mark Daigneault
18:03 - The Pacers keep proving everyone wrong
21:38 - Adjustments and things to watch for

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about their biggest offseason questions for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:46 - Golden State Warriors
11:29 - Los Angeles Clippers
22:25 - Los Angeles Lakers
45:28 - Phoenix Suns
1:07:38 - Sacramento Kings

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