All posts by Dan Favale

NBA Optimism Index: The Western Conference

NBA Optimism Index for Every Team in the Western Conference

Listen to “NBA Optimism Index: The Western Conference” on Spreaker. Dan and Grant discuss one thing, development, player, etc. that has impressed them this season for EVERY NBA team in the Western Conference.TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO2:56 – Dallas Mavericks6:00 – Denver Nuggets9:41 – Golden State

You Will Never Guess These NBA Players

You Will Never Guess These NBA Players

Listen to “75-Plus Minutes of 'STAT PADDING'” on Spreaker. Dan and Grant give you 70-PLUS MINUTES of our ‘Stat Padding’ segment. We’re talking Hall of Fame probability from Basketball-Reference, NBA word association, ‘Guess That Player!,’ Stephen Curry and LeBron James hypotheticals, a Draymond Green vs.

The Minnesota Timberwolves Look Like Juggernauts

Listen to “Are the Timberwolves Juggernauts?, Thunder Timeline, RJ Barrett Evolution, Hawks, Bucks, Pacers” on Spreaker. Dan and Grant discuss the latest NBA injury news and answer a mailbag question about the future of title contenders. Then, they bounce around the league to discuss teams

Scottie Barnes Is Giving The Toronto Raptors Hope

Scottie Barnes Is Giving The Toronto Raptors Hope

Listen to “MAILBAG: Scottie Barnes' Leap, Zach LaVine Trades, Bucks Defense, Jaden Ivey Noise” on Spreaker. MAIL TIME. Dan answers YOUR questions that cover James Harden, the Milwaukee Bucks defense, Scottie Barnes’ breakout and the future of the Toronto Raptors, Zach LaVine trade destinations, the

25 Breakout NBA Players for 2023-24

25 NBA Players Currently Breaking Out

Listen to “The NBA Cup + 25 Breakout Players” on Spreaker. Dan gives his thoughts on the NBA in-season tournament and then runs through 25 players who are currently breaking out to start the 2023-24 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO1:29 – The NBA In-Season