Dan tackles questions that cover the fit between Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, the future of the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, the value of Devin Vassell, the next step for Anthony Edwards, the most interesting 2023 NBA training camp battles and MUCH MORE.
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Dan and Grant discuss their offseason impressions of the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, the Charlotte Hornets and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO2:18 – Golden State Warriors9:10 – Los Angeles Lakers17:13
Dan and Grant vamp about their most significant thoughts and observations exiting the 2023 NBA Draft. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO2:47 – Chris Paul – Jordan Poole trade13:57 – Washington Wizards19:14 – Dallas Mavericks23:18 – Oklahoma City Thunder27:59 – Are older NBA rookies en vogue?/33:58
Marcus Smart is now in the Memphis Grizzlies! Kristaps Porzingis is a member of the Boston Celtics! Tyus Jones is on the suddenly rebuilding Washington Wizards! GOOD. LORD. Dan breaks down the fallout from this three-team trade. After that, it’s on to the first annual
Dan and Grant go deep on the 2023 NBA offseason outlooks for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO2:23 – Dallas Mavericks13:42 – Houston Rockets21:41 – Memphis Grizzlies31:27 – New Orleans Pelicans40:23 –
Dan is joined by Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) for an extensive discussion about the 2023 NBA draft, as well as the latest Chris Paul rumors. Subscribe to The Box and One here. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO2:17 – Chris Paul leaving
MAIL TIME. First, though, Dan riffs on the mega contract plows through a list of mailbag questions that cover the NBA Finals, all-time-great playoff performances, Bruce Brown’s free agency, next year’s title and MVP favorites, draft targets for the Utah Jazz, a four-team trade idea