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Dan analyzes whether the Boston Celtics made a mistake with the Jaylen Brown extension and what his deal means for supermax candidates moving forward. After that, it’s on to a miniature mailbag. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO1:17 – Did the Boston Celtics overpay Jaylen Brown?/Will supermax-extension
Dan is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) from SDPN Sports to talk about the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam trade rumors and a few NBA teams not getting enough shine this offseason—including the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic.
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 preview the 2023 NBA offseason for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO3:28 – Atlanta Hawks15:31 – Charlotte Hornets27:58 – Miami Heat40:26 – Orlando Magic52:56 – Washington Wizards SHOP HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH⬇️ HARDWOOD
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
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