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  • New York Knicks 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

    New York Knicks 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead
    Oct 4 2025
    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 role
    49:11 - The Knicks’ depth
    53:01 - New York’s youngsters
    1:02:18 - Biggest needs
    1:03:26 - Under-the-radar storyline
    1:05:25 - Top-10 rotation
    1:06:53 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
    1:08:59 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
    1:11:42 - PREDICTIONS


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  • Philadelphia 76ers 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

    Philadelphia 76ers 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead
    Oct 2 2025
    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 - Continued development of Adem Bona
    46:08 - What is the Sixers’ urgency level on the trade market?
    49:48 - Is Paul George underrated?
    53:54 - Joel Embiid’s offensive role
    55:54 - Sixers biggest needs
    57:41 - Under-the-radar storylines
    58:44 - Top-10 rotation
    1:00:49 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
    1:01:58 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
    1:04:12 - Kyle Lowry + NBA positivity
    1:08:24 - PREDICTIONS

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    1 h y 19 m
  • 2025 NBA Media Day Takeaways

    2025 NBA Media Day Takeaways
    Sep 30 2025
    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 Flagg for Rookie of the Year
    44:07 - Future of Walker Kessler
    49:18 - Are the Memphis Grizzlies in trouble?1
    51:49 - Desmond Bane’s impact on Orlando’s offense
    55:42 - Who should the Knicks start?
    1:00:57 - Jalen Williams’ injury timeline
    1:02:35 - Will LeBron James retire?
    1:09:01 - Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
    1:31:28 - The Trail Blazers are complicated

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  • Western Conference 2025 NBA Offseason Grades (FINALLY!)

    Western Conference 2025 NBA Offseason Grades (FINALLY!)
    Sep 27 2025
    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 - Sacramento Kings

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    2 h y 29 m
  • Chicago Bulls 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

    Chicago Bulls 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead
    Sep 26 2025
    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 impressions of Noa Essengue
    58:13 - Patrick Williams, other youngsters
    1:02:27 - Biggest needs
    1:04:54 - Under the radar storylines
    1:06:27 - Top-10 rotation
    1:09:17 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
    1:10:40 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
    1:11:57 - PREDICTIONS

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    1 h y 20 m
  • Sacramento Kings 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

    Sacramento Kings 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead
    Sep 25 2025
    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 Raynaud
    34:21 - Next frontier for Keegan Murray
    39:20 - Will Keegan Murray get an extension?
    43:53 - The Domantas Sabonis dilemma
    49:15 - How can the Kings overachieve?
    50:51- Will the Kings tear it down?
    52:23 - Early impressions of Nique Clifford
    53:58 - Development of Devin Carter
    55:48 - Biggest need
    57:36 - Under the radar storylines
    59:35 - Top-10 rotation
    1:00:34 - Go-to starting lineup
    1:01:35 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
    1:03:07 - PREDICTIONS

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  • Indiana Pacers 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

    Indiana Pacers 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead
    Sep 24 2025
    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 Nembhard as the lead guard
    46:33 - What makes the Pacers defense special?
    48:06 - The Andrew Nembhard-Pascal Siakam dynamic
    50:45 - Can Aaron Nesmith get even better?
    55:59 - Future of Jarace Walker
    59:40 -Pascal Siakam falling down/transition defense
    1:01:39 - Ben Sheppard
    1:04:25 - Johnny Furphy, Taelon Peter, Kam Jones, RayJ Dennis
    1:10:49 - Biggest needs
    1:13:12 - Under the radar storyline
    1:15:31 - Top-10 rotation
    1:17:04 - Go-to closing lineup
    1:18:18 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
    1:19:50 - PREDICTIONS

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  • Phoenix Suns 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

    Phoenix Suns 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead
    Sep 23 2025
    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
    53:13 - Continued development of Oso Ighodaro
    57:14 - Continued development of Ryan Dunn
    1:00:15 - Early impressions of Koby Brea
    1:02:05 - Potential of Nigel Hayes-Davis
    1:04:35 - Biggest needs
    1:06:48 - Under the radar storylines
    1:11:58 - Top-10 rotation
    1:15:43 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
    1:17:27 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
    1:19:45 - PREDICTIONS

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