Dan discusses the collapse of the Dallas Mavericks, the prospect of their tanking this season and what the current state of affairs means for their season. After that, he’s got five *reasonably bold* predictions to drop into your mindholes. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 1:15 – INTRO2:12 –
Dan goes LONG on the Paul George injury and its impact on the short- and long-term future of the LA Clippers. Then, while nobody asked for this, Dan offers one 2023 free agent every NBA team should already be thinking about— in the name of
Dan and Grant are trading big-picture observations for that will define the rest of the NBA season, potentially the 2023 NBA playoffs and definitely the 2023 NBA offseason. This journey includes the future of the New Orleans Pelicans, the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks,
MAIL TIME. In part 1 of this week’s mailbag, Dan discusses the Denver Nuggets’ recent struggles, player evaluation, the long-term future of the Miami Heat, Kyrie Irving’s next contract, the most important role players of the NBA playoffs and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:30 – INTRO3:26
Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) of The Kings Herald to discuss—YOU GUESSED IT—the rise of the 2022-23 Sacramento Kings. From what makes them tick to their biggest flaws to breaking down potential playoff matchups, they get into it all. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:30 – INTRO3:31
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WELCOME TO NBA ‘HOT OR NOT?!’ You submitted your hot takes. Dan and Grant are here to discuss whether they’re too spicy or not incendiary enough. This batch of surface-of-the-sun takes will cover everything from max (or near-max) contract candidates this summer, the rise of
MAIL TIME. Dan drops Part 2 of this week’s mailbag, which includes a look at the surging New York Knicks, the ambiguous L.A. Clippers, the NBA MVP race, Anthony Edwards, playoff seeds and more! TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 – INTRO1:39 – Anthony Edwards5:02 – Are the