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These NBA Questions Need Answers After The All-Star Break Feb 14, 2026

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Dan and Grant go through some of the most urgent questions they have once the NBA comes out of the All-Star break. After that, it's STAT PADDING. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:36 - Which Eastern Conference team has the most at stake?
13:51 - Which Eastern Conference player has the most at stake?
27:26 - Which Western Conference team has the most at stake?
41:37 - Which Western Conference player has the most at stake?
56:53 - Will the Milwaukee Bucks shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo?
1:01:59 - Which contender will regret not making a bigger trade?
1:12:20 - Is this LeBron James’ last season with the Lakers?
1:16:53 - How many first-time All-NBA players do we get?
1:22:21 - Which NBA contender will disappoint us?
1:29:57 - Which NBA team could shock us in the playoffs?
1:35:00 - What happens with the Aspiration investigation?
1:47:42 - STAT PADDING
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The Most Fascinating NBA Teams Post-Trade Deadline Feb 11, 2026

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Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast run through their 12 (TWELVE!) most fascinating teams following the 2026 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:05 - Criteria
3:27 - Boston Celtics
11:00 - Cleveland Cavaliers
20:17 - Washington Wizards
36:36 - Charlotte Hornets
48:59 - Chicago Bulls
57:56 - Brooklyn Nets
1:05:42 - Los Angeles Clippers
1:11:20 - Utah Jazz
1:25:09 - San Antonio Spurs
1:33:03 - Houston Rockets
1:44:41 - Memphis Grizzlies
1:55:48 - Portland Trail Blazers
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2026 NBA Trade Deadline Wrap-Up Extravaganza Feb 06, 2026

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Dan and Grant react to all the most notable moves made during the week leading up to the NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:44 - Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo
10:45 - Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards
18:24 - Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks
26:26 - James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers
33:22 - Los Angeles Clippers, Darius Garland, James Harden
42:34 - Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers
50:25 - Memphis Grizzlies wyd
59:27 - Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz
1:08:07 - Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors
1:14:46 - Atlanta Hawks trade deadline
1:18:24 - Luke Kennard and the Los Angeles Lakers
1:20:05 - Nikola Vucevic and the Boston Celtics
1:24:24 - Chicago Bulls
1:29:24 - Charlotte Hornets
1:34:22 - Minnesota Timberwolves
1:39:37 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:42:32 - Oklahoma City Thunder and Jared McCain
1:46:33 - Jose Alvarado to the New York Knicks
1:48:24 - New Orleans Pelicans
1:51:07 - Orlando Magic
1:53:00 - Brooklyn Nets and Michael Porter Jr
1:55:16 - Denver Nuggets
1:56:30 - Detroit Pistons
2:00:40 - Sacramento Kings
2:05:51 - Toronto Raptors
2:08:22 - Portland Trail Blazers
2:11:10 - Miami Heat
2:13:22 - San Antonio Spurs
2:16:30 - Phoenix Suns
2:17:32 - Houston Rockets
2:21:19 - Final trade deadline thoughts
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Dallas Mavericks 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer Feb 01, 2026

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Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Dallas Mavericks! TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:10 - Dallas Mavericks trade deadline vitals
3:10 - What is Anthony Davis’ trade value?
7:13 - Will the Mavs sell?
9:12 - What is Max Christie’s value?
14:13 - Biggest needs and trade targets
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Oklahoma City Thunder 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer Feb 01, 2026

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Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Oklahoma City Thunder! TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
0:56 - Oklahoma City Thunder trade-deadline vitals
4:18 - Do the Thunder need a trade?
8:13 - OKC biggest needs
12:18 - Thunder trade targets
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Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer Jan 31, 2026

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Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Houston Rockets! TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:43 - Houston Rockets trade deadline vitals
3:33 - Will the Rockets duck the tax?
6:38 - Impact of Steven Adam’s injury
8:36 - Should the Rockets trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
18:39 - Biggest needs and trade targets
34:15 - How aggressive will they be?
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New Orleans Pelicans 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer (FIXED AUDIO) Jan 31, 2026

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Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the New Orleans Pelicans. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:14 - New Orleans Pelicans trade deadline vitals
2:13 - Will the Pelicans sell?
3:40 - Zion Williamson’s trade value
16:23 - Trey Murphy’s trade value
23:51 - Herb Jones’ first-round pick
31:19 - Yves Missi's trade value
35:23 - Biggest needs and trade targets
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Los Angeles Clippers 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer Jan 30, 2026

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Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Los Angeles Clippers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
3:05 - Clippers trade deadline vitals
3:56 - Will they duck the tax?
6:16 - How much do they care about cap space?
7:38 - How aggressive should they be?
16:13 - Ivica Zubac’s trade value
21:17 - Biggest needs and trade targets
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Chicago Bulls 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer Jan 30, 2026

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Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Chicago Bulls. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:55 - Chicago Bulls trade deadline vitals
4:27 - Bulls trade deadline approach
5:39 - Should the Bulls trade for Giannis?
21:42 - Chicago’s cap space plans
24:47 - Coby White’s trade value
30:35 - Ayo Dosunmu’s trade value
34:49 - Biggest needs and trade targets
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Utah Jazz 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer Jan 29, 2026

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Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Utah Jazz! TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
0:54 - Utah Jazz trade deadline vitals
2:43 - Jazz’s trade deadline approach
7:00 - Should the Jazz be buyers?
7:43 - Is it worth moving Walker Kessler?
8:51 - Is Lauri Markkanen untouchable?
13:18 - Jazz’s biggest needs and trade targets
22:44 - Importance of Keyonte George
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