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. 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 impressions of Asa Newell
54:39 - Vit Krejci + other youngsters
57:38 - Biggest needs/weaknesses, under-the-radar storylines
59:41 - Top-10 rotation
1:01:11 - Go-to closing unit
1:01:55 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:04:45 - PREDICTIONS!

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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
1:30:10 - 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 ceiling of Ajay Mitchell?
43:43 - Are Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins expendable?
49:09 - Developing young talent while still contending
50:27 - Nikola Topic expectations
53:57 - Early impressions Thomas Sorber
58:02 - Early impressions of Brooks Barnhizer
1:00:45 - Room for offensive improvement?
1:01:42 -Future of Ousmane Dieng
1:05:13 - Biggest needs, Under-the-radar storylines
1:08:20 - Top-10 rotation
1:10:30 - Go-to crunch-time unit
1:12:46 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:15:45 - FREE-THROW MERCHANTS
1:19:22 - PREDICTIONS

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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 - Tolu Smith 
1:00:18 - Daniss Jenkins
1:01:33 - Chaz Lanier
1:04:04 - Biggest weakness, under-the-radar storylines, trade targets
1:10:35 - Top-10 rotation
1:12:30 - Go-to closing lineup 
1:12:53 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:16:11 - PREDICTIONS!

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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 Bogdan Bogdanovic injury 
48:16 - Will the Clippers play enough in transition? / Overall play style 
54:51 - Potential pain points
56:42 - Roles for Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr.
1:02:49 - Early impressions of Yanic Konan Niederhauser
1:07:46 - Kobe Brown, Cam Christie, cutting payroll
1:12:51 - Biggest weakness, strengths, under-the-radar storylines
1:22:59 - Top-10 rotation 
1:25:24 - Go-to crunch-time unit
1:27:12 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:29:56 - PREDICTIONS!

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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, strengths, under-the-radar storylines 
35:37 - Sion James / roster spots
38:17 - Hornets’ approach to trade market
40:57 - Top-10 rotation 
45:05 - Go-to crunch time lineup
46:46 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
48:15 - Coverage of the Hornets
50:34 - PREDICTIONS

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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?
43:32 - AJ Johnson
44:55 - Will Riley
46:30 - Dillon Jones
47:25 - Tristan Vukcevic
49:08 - Malaki Branham
51:28 - Biggest needs, strengths, under-the-radar storylines
56:24 - Top-10 rotation
59:20 - Go-to closing lineup
1:00:09 - Weirdo lineups we want to see 
1:01:45 - Jamir Watkins outlook
1:04:33 - PREDICTIONS!

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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-the-radar storyline
45:39 - Top-10 rotation, best closing lineups
48:36 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
49:39 - PREDICTIONS

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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 
43:09 - Early impressions of Carter Bryant 
46:48 -Future of David Jones-Garcia and Riley Minnix 
49:33 - Biggest need, under-the-radar storylines
53:56 - Top-10 rotation
54:43 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
56:06 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
59:29 - PREDICTIONS
1:06:27 - Trade targets

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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 Hachimura’s role
45:22 - Dalton Knecht 
48:44 - Christian Koloko
50:01 - Adou Thiero
51:09 - Bronny James
52:28 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines 
1:00:45 - Top-10 rotation
1:03:09 - Go-to crunch-time lineup 
1:04:32 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:05:52 - PREDICTIONS

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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
51:46 - Early impressions of Kase Richardson and Noah Penda
54:56 - Are the Magic deep enough?
59:16 - Will Orlando duck the tax?
1:05:56 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines
1:07:01 - Wendell Carter Jr. is still underrated
1:10:02 - Top-10 rotation, secondary lineups
1:13:42 - Go-to closing lineup
1:15:23 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:18:00 - PREDICTIONS

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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 - Jaylen Clark 
57:26 - Early impressions of Joan Beringer
1:02:06 - Leonard Miller
1:03:37 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines
1:09:41 - Top-10 rotation
1:13:42 - Go-to crunch-time unit
1:15:29 - Weirdo lineups we want to see 
1:18:42 - Ownership finally changing
1:21:20 - PREDICTIONS

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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 rotation
58:33 - Go-to closing lineup
59:34 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:02:49 - Will they make a trade?
1:05:27 - PREDICTIONS!

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"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
52:24 - Miami Heat trade Haywood Highsmith!
53:56 - Utah Jazz
59:48 - Golden State Warriors
1:04:42 - Los Angeles Clippers
1:09:56 - Los Angeles Lakers
1:14:47 - Phoenix Suns
1:18:40 - Sacramento Kings

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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 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
51:03 - Craig Porter Jr. could play a role 
52:57 - PREDICTIONS

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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 Cavaliers
1:27:30 - Detroit Pistons
1:31:45 - Indiana Pacers
1:38:15 - Milwaukee Bucks

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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
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