Dan is joined by Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite), who covers the LA Clippers and NBA at large on Substack to discuss—YOU GUESSED IT—the trajectory of the 2023-24 Clippers. And yes, out of obligation, they do delve into the James Harden trade rumors and his potential fit on this roster. SUBSCRIBE TO JUSTIN’S SUBSTACK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 – INTRO
2:08 – What went wrong last season?
6:04 – Do Kawhi Leonard and Paul George deserve criticism for their availability?
9:48 – Will Kawhi play back-to-backs? How have he and PG looked so far?
13:42 – Will Kawhi or PG sign an extension?
16:07 – The Russell Westbrook fit
19:48 – The importance of Terance Mann
26:01 – Robert Covington is critical to the rotation
28:09 – K.J. Martin’s role
31:18 – Diagnosing the Clippers’ defensive problems, Tactical adjustments from Ivica Zubac
37:06 – How much faster will the Clippers offense play?
41:03 – Brandon Boston Jr.
42:56 – Kobe Brown
44:02 – Bones Hyland
46:01 – Prospective fit of James Harden
53:32 – Are the Clippers prepared to make another trade if they don’t get Harden?
55:57 – The future of Marcus Morris Sr.
56:41 – The 10-man rotation, Who is in the starting five?
1:01:28 – Best crunch-time unit
1:02:-57 – Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:03:46 – Win total prediction, Where do the Clippers stack up in the regular season?
1:06:03 – The new arena, Final thoughts

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