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Biggest Offseason Questions: The Pacific Division Jun 11, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about their biggest offseason questions for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:46 - Golden State Warriors
11:29 - Los Angeles Clippers
22:25 - Los Angeles Lakers
45:28 - Phoenix Suns
1:07:38 - Sacramento Kings
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Have The Thunder Figured Out The Pacers? Jun 10, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss some of the biggest developments through the first two games of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:40 - Do the Pacers have a Tyrese Haliburton problem?
18:15 - Other adjustments for Pacers
28:13 - Importance of Aaron Wiggins
30:14 - Should the Thunder play two bigs more?
34:27 - The brilliance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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Biggest NBA Offseason Questions: The Southeast Division Jun 09, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcasts to talk about their biggest offseason questions for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:45 - Atlanta Hawks
16:43 - Charlotte Hornets
39:29 - Miami Heat
54:51 - Orlando Magic
1:12:06 - Washington Wizards
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Let's Overreact to the NBA Finals! Jun 07, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to (over)react to what we've seen during the NBA Finals so far. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
4:03 - NBA teams will try to copy the Thunder and Pacers
15:26 - Indiana's Game 1 turnovers
20:13 - Myles Turner vs Chet Holmgren
24:15 - Should the Thunder play both bigs?
27:-5 - Making life easier for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
28:52 - Shooting variance
31:26 - We don't appreciate the Pacers offense enough
36:25 - Adjusting expectations
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Charlotte Hornets 2025 NBA Offseason Lookahead Jun 06, 2025

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Dan and Grant break down what is shaping up to be either an uneventful of absolutely pivotal offseason for the Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:58 - Hornets cap sheet + future of Tre Mann
2:07 - Biggest needs
5:26 - What should Charlotte do at No. 4?
7:39 - Future of Mark Williams
10:16 - The LaMelo Ball talk
14:56 - WILD TRADE IDEA ALERT (loose framework)
16:11 - In defense of LaMelo Ball
19:02 - The Hornets situation is fascinating...
20:23 - Players the Hornets should target
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Knicks Fire Thibodeau(!) and Thunder vs Pacers Primer Jun 04, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - The Tom Thibodeau News
1:31 - Is this move a surprise?
3:56 - Thibs wasn't the Knicks' biggest problem
7:22 - Is New York's roster better than it showed?
9:43 - The "Too many minutes" talk
13:14 - Possible Thibodeau replacements for the Knicks
19:20 - What's next for the Knicks?
30:05 - Thunder vs Pacers tactical questions
51:58 - Thunder and Pacers storylines
1:05:31 - Pacers and Thunder x-factors
1:10:20 - Thunder vs Pacers predictions
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Brooklyn Nets 2025 NBA Offseason Lookahead Jun 02, 2025

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Dan and Grant discuss the NBA team that's built to control the 2025 offseason: The Brooklyn Nets! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:32 - Why the Nets will define the offseason
1:47 - Brooklyn's offseason cap sheet
3:35 - Future of Cam Thomas
5:26 - How should the Nets use their cap space?
7:58 - Should the Nets be a Giannis Antetokounmpo team?
10:47 - Will Sean Marks chase any big-name free agents?
13:18 - Other teams need Brooklyn to help with trades
15:34 - Potential trades!
19:53 - Can the Nets change out some of their draft picks?
22:17 - "We're just asking questions" mode activated (more trades!)
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Minnesota Timberwolves 2025 NBA Offseason Lookahead May 31, 2025

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Dan and Grant break down what's shaping up to be a crucial offseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - One Big Question
0:35 - Timberwolves' cap situation
1:37 - How does the Wolves' loss to the Thunder impact their direction?
5:10 - Futures of Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker
12:33 - Minnesota's direction under new ownership
19:26 - Wolves' biggest offseason needs
24:26 - Should the Timberwolves trade for Kevin Durant
30:45 - Is Minnesota the best fit for KD?
32:54 - Other needs and offseason targets
35:35 - Will Minny consider moving Naz Reid or Rudy Gobert?
37:17 - Donte DiVincenzo's future and most likely player to be traded
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Dallas Mavericks 2025 NBA Offseason Lookahead May 30, 2025

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Dan and Grant go LONG on the Dallas Mavericks' offseason (and long-term!) outlook. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:47 - Impact of drafting Cooper Flagg
2:47 - Who would the Mavs consider trading No. 1 for?
7:03 - Mavs' cap sheet
8:00 - Future of Kyrie Irving
10:59 - Should Dallas consider taking a gap year?
12:14 - Mavs' biggest needs
14:01 - Trade and free-agent targets
17:02 - Does Dallas need more shooting?
18:53 - Mavs trade ideas!
25:27 - Our favorite Mavs trade target(s)
26:54 - Are the Mavs a Kevin Durant team?
28:20 - Will Dallas look to shed salary?
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Philadelphia 76ers 2025 NBA Offseason Lookahead May 29, 2025

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Dan and Grant break down every angle of the Philadelphia 76ers offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:35 - Is this the most important Sixers offseason of all time?
4:00 - What should they do with the No. 3 pick?
7:10 - Sixers' cap sheet + future of Quentin Grimes
13:04 - How much will Philly pay for this team?
17:03 - Should the Sixers rebuild around Tyrese Maxey and No. 3?
19:35 - Biggest roster needs + possible targets
24:27 - A wild trade idea!
26:11 - The Sixers need to have an open mind
29:17 - What's the trade value of the No. 3 pick
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