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2026-27 NBA Season Win Totals | Eastern Conference Over/Under Predictions Sep 30, 2026

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Dan and Grant drop their 2026-27 NBA season record predictions and over/under picks for EVERY team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
5:28 - Atlanta Hawks
13:41 - Boston Celtics
17:54 - Brooklyn Nets
22:29 - Charlotte Hornets
27:48 - Chicago Bulls
31:33 - Cleveland Cavaliers
35:47 - Detroit Pistons
40:49 - Indiana Pacers
44:11 - Miami Heat
48:48 - Milwaukee Bucks
56:36 - New York Knicks
1:02:49 - Orlando Magic
1:11:14 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:18:00 - Toronto Raptors
1:23:06 - Washington Wizards
1:28:41 - BEST PICKS
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2026 NBA Media Day REACTIONS | Raptors & 76ers Vibes | Spurs Drama? | Knicks Trouble | Jokic SPEAKS Sep 29, 2026

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Dan is joined by Bryant Toporek (@btoporek) of Bleacher Report, Forbes and Liberty Ballers to discuss their biggest takeaways, reactions, questions, etc. from all the various 2026 NBA Media Days! TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:41 - Drinking 76ers Kool-Aid
11:24 - Nikola Jokic addresses his future
19:58 - Jalen Duren updates + Ausar Thompson’s handle
29:45 - Brandon Ingram’s Achilles injury
35:05 - The Raptors’ frontcourt
39:49 - Are the Warriors screwed?
45:54 - The Knicks’ extensions are becoming a distraction
55:21 - San Antonio’s Dylan Harper problem
1:02:19 - Who should start in Utah?
1:04:55 - Brandon Miller is ready to rock for the Hornets
1:08:46 - Ivica Zubac's fit in Indiana
1:13:05 - The Brooklyn Nets are…
1:16:17 - AJ Dybantsa GETS IT
1:18:30 - Favorite media day quotes
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Miami Heat 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 28, 2026

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Dan is joined by Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) from Locked On Heat, Locked On NBA and RealGM Radio to break down the 2026-27 Miami Heat. SUBSCRIBE TO Locked On Heat ON YOUTUBE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:38 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
5:08 - Giannis’ offensive impact
8:38 - Do the Heat have enough ball-handling?
10:43 - Pelle Larsson’s development + The fifth starting spot
12:43 - Bam Adebayo’s offensive role
16:44 - Can the Heat generate offense without Giannis?
18:04 - Miami’s defensive ceiling
23:06 - Bobby Portis Jr. + backup big rotation
26:16 - Klay Thompson vs Tim Hardaway Jr.
27:13 - Dru Smith vs Simone Fontecchio
28:33 - The Pelle Larsson extension
31:01 - Early impressions of Ryan Conwell and Myron Gardner
33:46 - HIGHER OR LOWER?!
36:36 - Biggest needs
37:53 - The importance of Erik Spoelstra
39:19 - Top-10 rotation
40:04 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
41:04 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
42:36 - Miami Heat fanbase vibe check
44:54 - PREDICTIONS
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Phoenix Suns 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 27, 2026

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Dan is joined by Sam Cooper (@scooperhoops) and Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) from The Timeline podcast to break down the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns! Subscribe to The Timeline on YouTube HERE. Support Mike and Sam on Patreon HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:32 - Biggest takeaways from last season
5:02 - Overall offseason impressions
7:38 - The Miles Bridges trade and fit
12:18 - Phoenix’s other moves
14:02 - Dillon Brooks’ role
19:58 - Can the Suns lighten Devin Booker’s workload? / Oso Ighodaro’s impact
27:26 - Khaman Maluach’s development and ceiling
36:40 - How good is Rasheer Fleming?
42:14 - Can Jalen Green work on this team?
45:11 - Stylistic changes from Jordan Ott
48:12 - Early impressions of Koa Peat
53:30 - Haywood Highsmith or Ryan Dunn?
55:21 - Biggest needs
55:57 - Undercovered storylines
57:29 - Top-10 rotation
1:01:05 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:03:16 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:06:09 - PREDICTIONS
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Utah Jazz 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 26, 2026

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Dan is joined by Salt City Hoops’ Dan Clayton (@danclayt0n) and Mark Russell Pereira (@jazzmanmark) to break down the 2026-27 Utah Jazz. Follow all of Salt City Hoops’ Jazz coverage HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:17 - The Walker Kessler trade
8:29 - Should the Jazz have done more to replace Kessler?
10:17 - Changes to the Jazz’s defense
14:23 - Jaren Jackson Jr. at the 5
18:28 - Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offensive usage
23:24 - Keyonte George’s continued development
39:19 - Early impressions of Darryn Peterson
53:26 - Ace Bailey’s development and role
57:28 - Who will the Jazz start?
1:03:29 - Will Hardy juggling development with heightened expectations
1:08:01 - Ranking Isaiah Collier, Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh
1:11:10 - Who draws the most fouls?
1:14:58 - The Jazz’s offensive ceiling
1:17:43 - Biggest needs
1:19:28 - Who guards the opposing team’s player?
1:20:40 - Top-10 rotation
1:22:48 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:24:36 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:27:53 - Brice Sensabaugh’s future
1:28:51 - Will Utah be active at the trade deadline?
1:30:38 - PREDICTIONS
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2026 NBA Offseason Grades | Mavericks, Rockets, Grizzlies, Pelicans and Spurs Sep 25, 2026

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Dan and Grant are grading the 2026 NBA offseason for EVERY team! NEXT UP: The Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
3:08 - Grading criteria
5:40 - Dallas Mavericks
21:13 - Houston Rockets
39:05 - Memphis Grizzlies
50:05 - New Orleans Pelicans
58:37 - San Antonio Spurs
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Oklahoma City Thunder 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 24, 2026

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Dan is joined by Nick Crain (@CrainNBA), Jacob Kniffen (@JacobKniffen) and Tayler Peterson (@Tayler_P15) from The Uncontested podcast to break down the 2026-27 Oklahoma City Thunder. SUBSCRIBE TO THE UNCONTESTED ON YOUTUBE, and SUPPORT THEM ON PATREON: https://t.co/RoXfK1lcdL. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
4:21 - Themes from last season
8:17 - Oklahoma City’s collateral damage
14:56 - Who picks up Lu Dort’s defensive workload?
16:43 - Jalen Williams’ “return”
21:28 - Trickle-down effect of Dort’s absence
24:41 - Cason Wallace’s role and future
34:06 - Can Chet Holmgren be more aggressive?
42:12 - Ajay Mitchell’s continue development
47:56 - Jared McCain’s fit
52:46 - The Thunder’s approach to player development
55:16 - Bennett Stirtz, Thomas Sorber, Aday Mara
1:00:02 - Importance of Kenrich Williams
1:08:04 - Biggest needs
1:09:21 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats
1:10:23 - OKC’s shooting
1:10:41 - Top-10 rotation
1:13:01 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:13:23 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:16:41 - PREDICTIONS
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Philadelphia 76ers 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 23, 2026

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Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report, Liberty Ballers and Forbes to break down the 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers! Follow Bryan’s written Sixers work at Liberty Ballers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:33 - Impressions of the Sixers offseason
4:41 - tHeRe’S oNlY oNe BaLl
12:22 - Joel Embiid’s role
16:47 - VJ Edgecombe’s development
20:52 - The Jaylen Brown discourse
30:39 - Philly’s backup big rotation
37:43 - The defensive ceiling
44:59 - Early impressions of Labaron Philon Jr.
48:50 - Biggest needs
51:56 - Sixers depth + Top-10 rotation
57:22 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
59:19 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:01:30 - Joel Embiid’s availability
1:04:46 - PREDICTIONS
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Minnesota Timberwolves 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 22, 2026

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Dan is joined by Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast to break down the 2026-27 Minnesota Timberwolves. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DANE MOORE NBA PODCAST on YouTube. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:32 - The Wolves’ offseason
8:04 - LaMelo Ball’s arrival and fit
18:24 - How much faster will the Wolves play?
19:11 - Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball dynamic
28:52 - The Jonathan Kuminga gamble
42:16 - Can Jaden McDaniels play the 4?
48:06 - Minnesota’s reliance on Rudy Gobert
53:41 - Is Joan Beringer ready?
57:54 - Terrence Shannon Jr. or Jaylen Clark?
1:03:12 - Donte DiVincenzo’s future
1:09:23 - Ayo Dosunmu’s role
1:13:20 - Biggest needs
1:15:22 - Anthony Edwards’ offseason
1:16:56 - Top-10 rotation
1:18:19 - Go-to closing lineup
1:19:13 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:21:49 - Micah Nori’s exit
1:23:11 - PREDICTIONS
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Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 21, 2026

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Dan is joined by Kirk Henderson (@KirkSeriousFace) from Pod Maverick and Mavs Moneyball to break down the 2026-27 Dallas Mavericks. SUBSCRIBE TO POD MAVERICK ON YOUTUBE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
0:39 - The Masai Ujiri + Dusty May hires
3:48 - Stylistic changes under Dusty May
8:18 - Cooper Flagg’s continued development
15:57 - Kyrie Irving’s return + ball-handling pecking order
19:07 - Will Sergio de Larrea play?
21:13 - Dereck Lively II’s outlook
23:16 - Morez Johnson Jr. breakdown
26:26 - Santi Aldama, PJ Washington and Naji Marshall
29:02 - Zaccharie Risacher or Marcus Sasser?
32:16 - Max Christie’s future
34:10 - Will Dusty May emphasize offensive rebounding
35:25 - Dallas’ half-court offense vs its spacing
37:41 - Biggest needs
38:06 - The Mavs in the new lottery era
41:13 - Top-10 rotation
42:49 - Go-to closing lineup
43:36 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
45:33 - PREDICTIONS
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