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Derek Bodner of the Athletic joins to discuss the Sixers this season. We look at whether replacing JJ Redick and Jimmy Butler with Al Horford and Josh Richardson is an upgrade, which of their young players can crack the rotation, how the Sixers and Bucks match up, whether Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons can take the next step, and make our predictions for the Sixers season.Then in a short solo session Nate tries to wrap his head around the controversy stemming from Daryl Morey’s tweet about Hong Kong.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins to discuss the Kemba for Kyrie swap, whether Boston’s wing trio of Tatum, Brown, and Hayward can bounce back, what happens at center, and make predictions for the Celtics season.Then Dan Feldman discusses what, if anything whatsoever, is different about the Pistons this year. We try to break down how they’ve improved, how the wing rotation will work out, which of their young players can contribute, and prediction the Pistons’ record.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We take a look at the rebuilt Knicks with Jared Dubin and try to parse out how this mix of veterans and young prospects will look on the floor in 2019-20. Particular attention is paid to RJ Barrett and Mitchell Robinson, as well as projecting the Knicks’ rotation this season.Then Rahat Huq wraps his head around James Harden’s 2017 MVP usurper Russell Westbrook joining the Rockets, and we attempt to answer whether he will be an upgrade on Chris Paul and what holes Daryl Morey might have to upgrade during the season.Finally Spencer Percy on the Kemba Walker saga and what to expect from the Hornets in his absence, plus the futures of Dwayne Bacon, Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, and Terry Rozier.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Western Conference Over/Under time. We spend a ton of time debating some of the more vexing teams in the West with so much turnover. Then we discuss our disagreements and pick our 5 best bets on the board among the 30 teams.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Time to look at 2019-20 over/unders. Where do we most disagree with the conventional wisdom on how these teams will finish, and who do Danny and Nate think is overrated or underrated by Vegas? And which was the annual team that Nate convinced Danny to switch his pick on?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Danny joins for the first time in awhile to catch up on news, including the NBA’s new tampering rules, the idea of 1 free throw per shooting foul in the G-League, the Magic exercising Markelle Fultz’s option and his participating in training camp, and the rest of the “September surprises.”Then James Ham of NBC Sports on the Kings. We discuss the evolution of De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley, the Kings’ newfound depth, how Luke Walton’s system will affect this Kings roster, and make our predictions for their season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Another huge THREE TEAM Season Outlook. First, David Locke, Jazz radioman and creator of the Locked on Podcast Network, joins to discuss the acquisition of Mike Conley, how Donovan Mitchell can take the next step, whether Rudy Gobert can keep this an elite defense, a potentially underrated issue for the Jazz next season, and much more.Then Albert Nahmad, a preeminent capologist and also Heat observer, joins to discuss the NBA’s modifications to the Nene contract with the Rockets for a few minutes, then pivot to the Heat’s offseason and how the new Butler-centric roster will shake out. Albert has some unique cap analysis as always.Finally Blake Murphy on the NBA champion Toronto Raptors. We hit on how much of their 17-5 record without Kawhi Leonard last season can carry over into this year, where Pascal Siakam can move forward into All-Star status, and give our predictions for the Raptors season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscri

We are truly getting back into it now, with a huge THREE TEAM Season Outlook with an All-Star Cast. First, Royce Young of ESPN on the OKC Thunder. We touch on the anatomy of the seminal summer as OKC commences their rebuild, the prospects for more moves in the future, and how Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Danilo Gallinari fit into the team this year. Plus we take stock of the local zeitgeist after the big moves and relive the last decade of Thunder basketball, including of course the James Harden trade.Then Mike Richman of NBC Sports Northwest discusses the Blazers. We look back on last year’s run to the West Finals and how that bodes for this year, assess the extensions for CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard, and look at how well the new additions like Hassan Whiteside fit in.Finally Brad Rowland of Peachtree Hoops and Locked on Hawks joins to talk about the Hawks. We go over the summer moves including the drafting of De'Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish, look at where Trae Young and John Collins can

A massive, epic three-man Washington Wizards preview pod with Fred Katz of the Athletic DC and long-suffering Wizards observer Mike Prada of SB Nation. We discuss the overall direction of the franchise and prospects for a Bradley Beal trade, the big changes in the front office, and finally some of the rotation battles this season We follow up with predictions for the 2019-20 seasonThen Michael Schwartz, founder of Valley of the Suns and current ESPNer, joins for the Phoenix Suns outlook. Topic include the next steps for Booker and Ayton, the Suns’ offseason moves and draft picks, where Monty Williams can improve this team, and more. Then we give our predictions for the Suns’ season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic Minnesota joins to give the outlook for the Wolves’ season. We discuss the process behind the hiring of Gersson Rosas and his assessment of the Rosas era so far, then look at how this new Wolves roster will shake out with the team finally built around Karl-Anthony Towns. We follow up with predictions for the 2019-20 seasonThen J. Michael of the Indy Star joins to give the same treatment to the Pacers. We start by discussing the outlook for the frontcourt with Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis slated to start together, plus the prospects of Sabonis receiving an extension. Then we move to the process behind the departures of stalwarts Thad Young and Bojan Bogdanovic and the acquisitions of TJ Warren, Malcolm Brogdon, and Jeremy Lamb, hit on the outlook for the return of Victor Oladipo, and finally give our predictions for the season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at

Dan Feldman of NBC Sports joins Nate and Danny to simulate the rookie scale extensions. Dan and Danny are the teams and Nate is the player agent for Brandon Ingram, Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, and the rest of the 2016 draftees, plus extension talks for some other extension-eligible restricted free agents like Royce O’Neale and Bogdan Bogdanovic.Then we had to have Kristian Palotie on to discuss France upsetting the USA, where USA went wrong and whether their task was hopeless with this roster or not, Argentina’s stirring victory over Serbia, and finally look at the rest of the tournament. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Euroleague and FIBA expert Kristian Palotie joins from across the pond to discuss the FIBA World Cup so far. We hit on how this USA team differs from past outfits and what they’ve had to do differently so far. Then we review the tournament to date, including most disappointing and surprising teams and players, plus pick an MVP of the tournament so far. We also discuss issues with the formatting and refereeing and how FIBA’s rift with the rest of basketball has contributed, before looking at how the bracket should shape out the rest of the way. Finally, we discuss some of the differences between the NBA and international basketball and what changes we’d like to see made.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Frank Madden of Locked on Bucks joins for the Milwaukee Bucks Season Outlook. Why did the Bucks lose in the playoffs a year ago, and how many of those weaknesses remain this year? More importantly, will they matter in a reshaped NBA? We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the season. Then Danny joins to discuss the latest news and give the same treatment to the Orlando Magic.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Part 2 of our look at the Western Conference Offseasons. What did we think of Memphis and OKC starting their rebuilds, Sacramento getting a ton of depth, Utah remaking their rotation, and more? Then Director of Basketball Research Ben Dull joins to give his take on his four summer league teams, CHA, IND, MIN, and OKC.

Danny and Nate had so much to say about the West offseasons we had to make it a 2-part episode. In part 1, Dallas thru the LA Lakers in alphabetical order. How did we grade the West’s big moves, including D’Angelo Russell to the Warriors, Russell Westbrook to the Rockets, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to the Clippers, and Anthony Davis to the Lakers?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

A surprise extension as Caris LeVert inks with the Nets for three years, $52 million, plus Dwight Howard joins the Lakers. Then we break down summer league for some intriguing young Western Conference teams, including Memphis (summer league MVP Brandon Clarke), Portland (Anfernee Simons) and San Antonio (Lonnie Walker), as well as looking at Phoenix, Sacramento, and Utah.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

A catchup on the news for the past few weeks, including DeMarcus Cousins’ torn ACL and where he and the Lakers go from here. Then we get into summer league, starting with our limited impression of Zion Williamson and the rest of the Pels, then in alphabetical order through the West from Dallas to the LA Clippers.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We take a look back at the offseason for each Eastern Conference team and assign them a letter grade based on how much they improved their fortunes in the short- and long-term based on the resources available. We ended up having more disagreements than usual in this seminal 2019 offseasonWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We continue our review of 2019 Summer League, looking at Chicago (Coby White, Daniel Gafford, Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, New York (RJ Barrett), Orlando, Philadelphia, Toronto, and WashingtonWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We look at CJ McCollum’s three-year, $100 million extension with the Blazers and whether it makes sense for both sides, plus catch up on the rest of the news including Draymond Green's 4/year, $100 million extension with the Warriors. Then, a look at the Summer Leagues for the Atlanta Hawks (De’Andre Hunter, Damian Jones, Bruno Fernando), Boston Celtics (Robert Williams, Grant Williams, Carsen Edwards, Tremont Waters, Tacko Fall), and Brooklyn Nets (Dzanan Musa, Nic Claxton, Rodion Kurucs, Jarrett Allen, and Theo Pinson.)With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.