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  DEN Season Outlook 2026-27 with Adam Mares; Ballmer Takes His Medicine; Kawhi to TOR 16.09.2026 1t 25min

  Adam Mares of DNVR and the All-NBA pod joins to discuss a pivotal season in Denver. We look back on what went wrong for the Nuggets in their brutal loss to the Wolves after a promising season, and how the new version of the team addresses those issues. What do we expect from newcomer DeMar DeRozan and how will David Adelman deploy him? Plus, why Jokic didn’t extend, and Adam invokes geopolitics as he discusses whether the Nuggets would ever consider trading Jokic. Finally, we discuss how the Nuggets match up against potential playoff opponents and make our win prediction for the Nuggets season.
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  MIA Season Outlook with Couper Moorhead 10.09.2026 1t 4min

  Couper Moorhead of HEAT.com makes his long-awaited Dunc’d On debut to look ahead to the most anticipated Miami season in some time. We break down Miami’s offensive system last year and how it can be tweaked to accommodate Giannis, and what Erik Spoelstra can do defensively to incorporate the former Defensive Player of the Year. Plus, we hit on the rest of the newcomers, discuss how the holdovers will fit in around Giannis, and break down the Heat’s strengths and weaknesses going into the season.
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  CHA Season Outlook 2026-27 with James Plowright 07.09.2026 1t 5min

  James Plowright of the Buzz Beat Podcast uses his dulcet British tones to break down the upcoming Hornets season. Was the LaMelo trade the right move? How do newcomers Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and the rookies fit in? How can Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel evolve as they take on more offensive responsibility? Plus, we make our predictions for the Hornets season.
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  Why Jeanie Buss Should Lose 02.09.2026 25min

  Nate puts on his legal hat and combs through Jeanie Buss’ new legal filings as well as the litigation she relies on from 2017 to see whether she should be able to prevent the sale of the remaining Buss family interest and remain controlling owner. ⁠Check out the relevant filings for yourself here⁠.
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  BOS Season Outlook with Noa Dalzell 31.08.2026 1t 9min

  Noa Dalzell of CLNS and Nate look back at Boston’s surprising 2025-26 season and debate whether the Celtics’ success justified—or complicated—the decision to dramatically reshape the roster. They examine how the departures and additions change the roles of Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard, Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Boston’s group of young wings. They also dig into the biggest questions for the Celtics on both ends of the floor, including shot creation, defensive matchups, rotation decisions, and Joe Mazzulla’s approach in the playoffs. Finally, they give their predictions for the Celtics’ season and discuss how Boston matches up with the other top teams in the East. 1:28 — Reassessing last season and the decision to break up the roster 7:28 — How much will Boston miss Jaylen Brown? 11:25 — Can Payton Pritchard take on a larger creation role? 19:14 — Mitchell Robinson’s fit in Boston 24:36 — Paul George’s role and durability 27:49 — Projected starting lineup and rotation 31:49 — Boston’s defensive approach and who guards the ball 34:33 — Hugo González, Jordan Walsh, Ron Harper Jr. and Baylor Scheierman 37:47 — Jayson Tatum’s recovery and outlook 43:22 — Closing lineup possibilities 45:52 — The Celtics’ biggest strengths and weaknesses 48:42 — Joe Mazzulla and Boston’s playoff questions 52:01 — Center versatility and frontcourt options 54:36 — Offensive and defensive outlook, plus season predictions 59:19 — How Boston matches up with the East 1:05:30 — Pick-and-roll defense and Boston’s reaction to the Jaylen Brown trade
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  ATL Season Outlook with Brad Rowland + Tuesday Daily Duncs (8/25/26) 26.08.2026 16min

  Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks bats his traditional leadoff role to discuss Atlanta's season. We look into how real their close to last season was, how newcomers Lu Dort, Kingston Flemings, and Aaron Wiggins will fit in, and what Jalen Johnson needs to do to take the next step after a rough playoffs. Plus, we give our predictions for the Hawks' season. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Golden State Warriors Free agents Bennedict Mathurin Jonathan Kuminga RJ Luis Jr. DeMar DeRozan Sacramento Kings NBA sales ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠
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  Nuggets and Cavs Offseason Grades, Wolves Sold 22.08.2026 1t 1min

  Nate and Danny can finally sum up the offseasons for the Nuggets and Cavs, improbably through a trade with each other! We put the Peyton Watson deal into context for both teams and give them offseason grades, while also discussing DeMar DeRozan to the Nuggets. We also break down Klay Thompson’s fit in Miami and whether they should have prioritized him over DeRozan or Bradley Beal. 0:00 Denver Nuggets offseason grade — Peyton Watson sign-and-trade, DeMar DeRozan signing, Nikola Jokić’s future 32:29 Cleveland Cavaliers offseason grade — James Harden contract, Peyton Watson acquisition 46:46 Klay Thompson to the Miami Heat 51:11 LA Clippers’ side of the Peyton Watson trade and Max Strus acquisition 53:48 Minnesota Timberwolves ownership sale 57:37 Lakers ownership update 59:36 Jalen Duren–Detroit Pistons contract negotiations
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  Eastern Conference 2025 Offseason Re-Grades 21.08.2026 27min

  It's time to hold ourselves accountable and see how we feel about the East's 2025 offseason a year on. Which teams' offseasons do we feel worse about now, and which better? Which ones were we right on at the time, and which did we get totally wrong? 0:32 Atlanta Hawks — Pelicans draft trade, Nickeil Alexander-Walker signing, Kristaps Porziņģis trade, Dyson Daniels extension, Onsi Saleh hiring 9:21 Boston Celtics — Jrue Holiday–Anfernee Simons trade, Kristaps Porziņģis trade, Hugo González draft pick, Josh Minott and Luka Garza signings 15:36 Brooklyn Nets — Egor Demin, Nolan Traoré, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf draft picks, Cam Johnson–Michael Porter Jr. trade, Terrance Mann acquisition, Day’Ron Sharpe re-signing
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  Buss Family’s Revenge; Clips Gonna Skate? 18.08.2026 18min

  A quick hitter on today's news of the Buss family voting to sell their remaining shares to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger and evaluating Jeanie Buss' arguments to block the sale. Plus, an ESPN report indicates the league "has no evidence" of salary cap circumvention, what does Nate make of it?
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  Lakers Sold; Clippers Never Stop; Schröder Trade; Russ Retires 15.08.2026 51min

  Nate and Danny react to the shock sale of the Lakers. Why did this happen now, and what does it mean for the Lakers and the league? Bradley Beal gets a new contract that is clear evidence of circumvention, while Pablo Torre uncovers more evidence of clear circumvention. Dennis Schröder is traded to Charlotte. Why it was an easy call for the Hornets, and what it could open up for the Cavs. We explain why Jeff Schwartz’s comments about the CBA harming veteran players were so off base. Finally we look back on the career of the recently retired Russell Westbrook. 0:00 Lakers sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion 15:50 Bradley Beal re-signs with Clippers; more cap-circumvention concerns 19:15 New Kawhi Leonard/Clippers sponsorship evidence 21:48 Jeff Schwartz criticism of the CBA and veteran-player market 25:39 Cavaliers trade Dennis Schröder to Charlotte for Tre Mann 35:13 Tyrese Haliburton says he’s ready for the season 35:51 Suns waive Haywood Highsmith 37:45 Russell Westbrook retires; career retrospective
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  Western Conference 2025 Offseason Re-Grades 13.08.2026 15min

  It's time to hold ourselves accountable and see how we feel about the 2025 offseason a year on. Which teams' offseasons do we feel worse about now, and which better? Which ones were we right on at the time, and which did we get totally wrong? Golden State Warriors — Jonathan Kuminga re-signing, Al Horford signing, De’Anthony Melton signing, Gary Payton II return, Will Richard draft pick Houston Rockets — Kevin Durant trade, Fred VanVleet re-signing, Jabari Smith Jr. extension, Dorian Finney-Smith signing, Clint Capela signing, Steven Adams extension
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  The Kawhi Scoreboard; HOU, IND, MIA, MIN, NOP, NYK, ORL, POR Summer Leaguers 10.08.2026 1t 31min

  Danny has returned and we catch up on the latest Kawhi Leonard scandal and why extensions like those for Dillon Brooks and Naji Marshall are far more to blame for the league's financial predicament than the dreaded Aprons. Then, we finish out our assessment of the summer leaguers for HOU, IND, MIA, MIN, NOP, NYK, ORL, and POR. 0:00 Kawhi Leonard / Clippers: Daktronics side deal and salary-cap circumvention 9:36 Phoenix Suns: Dillon Brooks extension 16:27 Dallas Mavericks: Naji Marshall extension 20:43 Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green and Gary Payton II 23:10 Philadelphia 76ers: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signing, Johni Broome trade/Jabari Walker roster decision 24:43 Draft/roster updates: Jack Kayil, Tyler Nickel, Dillon Mitchell 25:39 Houston Rockets: Jae’Sean Tate, J.D. Davison, Chip Engelland 28:13 Cleveland Cavaliers: Mario Hezonja 30:21 Other signings: Lonnie Walker IV, Quenton Jackson, Braden Smith 31:51 Jamir Watkins: Torn ACL 32:10 Washington Wizards: Anthony Davis extension talks 33:58 NBA: No Abu Dhabi preseason games 35:13 Houston Rockets: Bruce Thornton (35:13), Tristen Newton (41:34), Quadir Copeland (41:34) 41:52 Indiana Pacers: Braden Smith (41:57), Taelon Peter (46:22), Jalen Slawson (46:26) 49:58 Miami Heat: Ryan Conwell (49:58), Trevor Keels (52:07), Tre Donaldson (53:43), Myron Gardner (54:06), Jahmir Young (54:11) 54:30 Minnesota Timberwolves: Isaiah Evans (54:30), Joan Beringer (57:06), Trey Kaufman-Renn (1:00:03), Zyon Pullin (1:01:02), Rocco Zikarsky (1:02:51) 1:05:26 New Orleans Pelicans: Jaron Pierre Jr. (1:05:26) 1:06:31 New York Knicks: Tyler Nickel (1:06:56), Jack Kayil (1:09:24), Mohamed Diawara (1:12:25), Pacôme Dadiet (1:13:36) 1:16:54 Orlando Magic: Izaiyah Nelson (1:16:54), Jase Richardson (1:18:56), Noah Penda (1:22:03) 1:27:00 Portland Trail Blazers: Yang Hansen (1:27:00)
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  LAL Offseason Grade 06.08.2026 17min

  We continue to look at this crazy summer in the West, with huge moves like the Lakers trading for Walker Kessler. Los Angeles Lakers — LeBron James departure, Austin Reaves extension, Walker Kessler sign-and-trade, Quentin Grimes signing, Sandro Mamukelashvili signing, Collin Sexton signing, Deandre Ayton trade, Cameron Carr draft pick
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  Summer League Prospects: LAL 30.07.2026 18min

  Nate and Danny continue their review of every relevant player in Summer League: Los Angeles Lakers: Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero, Arthur Kaluma
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  LeBron James to Philly + Summer League Prospects: OKC, CHA, DET, TOR, SAS 27.07.2026 2t 9min

  LeBron James stuns everyone by agreeing to join the Philadelphia 76ers. He said it was about the best chance to win, so how good is this Sixers team in the East? What is the best way to maximize the talents of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron, and Embiid? Are they going to be able to guard anyone? Plus, should LeBron have chosen another team as the best shot of winning a championship? Nate and Danny continue their review of every relevant player in Summer League, continuing through the lottery and discussing OKC, Charlotte, Detroit, Toronto, and San Antonio. 0:00 Oklahoma City Thunder: Spencer Jones (0:21), Aday Mara (1:46), Bennett Stirtz (8:55), Thomas Sorber (15:10), Brooks Barnhizer (15:24), Otega Oweh (17:00), Payton Sandfort (18:28) 19:40 Charlotte Hornets: Hannes Steinbach (19:40), Christian Anderson (29:26), Liam McNeeley (34:21), Sion James (38:25), Ryan Kalkbrenner (39:48), Tidjane Salaün (40:48), Michael Ajayi (43:36) 44:27 Detroit Pistons: Ebuka Okorie (44:27), Brice Williams (52:46), Chaz Lanier (53:49), Isaac Jones (56:09), Ugonna Onyenso (56:40) 59:58 Toronto Raptors: Allen Graves (59:58), Collin Murray-Boyles (1:04:43), Alijah Martin (1:05:09), Jaden Bradley (1:05:29), Nate Bittle (1:08:29) 1:09:00 San Antonio Spurs: Jayden Quaintance (1:09:00), Tarris Reed Jr. (1:09:56), Ja'Kobi Gillespie (1:14:52), Maliq Brown (1:16:51), Carter Bryant (1:20:56), David Jones Garcia (1:23:58)
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  Dort/Risacher Trade; OKC, ATL, DAL, WAS, MEM, CHI Offseasons 21.07.2026 1t 47min

  Nate and Danny go long on the fascinating Dort/Risacher trade. Was this the right way to save money by OKC? And was giving up on Risacher the right move for Atlanta? Then, we break down the offseasons with our letter grading system for OKC, ATL, DAL, WAS, MEM and CHI, before hitting on some news including Matisse Thybulle in LA. 0:42 – Oklahoma City Thunder 31:06 – Atlanta Hawks 53:56 – Dallas Mavericks 1:07:32 – Washington Wizards 1:18:41 – Memphis Grizzlies 1:27:32 – Chicago Bulls
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  Summer League Prospect Review 17.07.2026 17min

  Nate and Danny start their breakdown of all the projected roster players in Summer League with Washington Wizards AJ Dybantsa, Will Riley and Tre Johnson.
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  Bucks Circumvention; Victor’s Discount; WATFOs 14.07.2026 1t 13min

  We discuss why the Milwaukee Bucks should be punished for their blatant circumvention of the salary cap with Gary Trent Jr, and whether it’s the most ridiculous contract in NBA history. Victor Wembanyama limits himself to the 25% max. How does that simplify the Spurs’ future? Plus, WATFOs on Bronny James, Jaylen Brown in Philly, the dregs of the West, the Bucks being punished, and Bronny James.
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  Darryn vs AJ; Kawhi On Hold; LeBron Annoys 10.07.2026 57min

  We give our early summer league impressions on Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cam Boozer. Then, what to make of the Kawhi Leonard trade being on hold? Is this evidence that the league is handling this the wrong way? We also talk about the ongoing LeBron James drama on where he will play next year, and where he should play next year. Plus, the latest on Peyton Watson and the Clippers and breaking down the six-team trade.
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  It’s Not the 2nd Apron 06.07.2026 45min

  A news catch-up on the DFS trade to Charlotte, Ayton trade to Washington, and something being rotten in the state of Denver. Plus, Nate and Danny explains why the people who are focusing so much on the Second Apron as the explanation for the Jaylen Brown trade are way, way off.