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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Primer May 05, 2025

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Dan and Grant give their initial thoughts and breakdowns for the second-round series matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - Tactical questions
11:58 - Storylines
16:44 - Wolves vs Warriors x-factors
21:44 - Wolves vs Warriors predictions
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OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Primer May 04, 2025

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Dan and Grant break down the second-round matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. Who ya got? Let us know in the comments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:30 - Tactical questions
6:10 - Storylines
9:53 - Thunder and Nuggets x-factors
13:42 - Thunder vs Nuggets predictions
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Cavs vs. Pacers and Celtics vs. Knicks Primers May 02, 2025

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Dan and Grant preview the second-round NBA playoff matchups between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers, and the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:01 - Cavs vs Pacers tactical questions
11:30 - Cavs vs Pacers storylines
15:25 - Cavs and Pacers x-factors
21:18 - Cavs vs Pacers predictions
24:29 - Celtics vs Knicks tactical questions
33:50 - Celtics vs Knicks storylines
41:10 - Celtics and Knicks x-factors
44:29 - Celtics vs Knicks predictions
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Where Do The Orlando Magic Go From Here? May 01, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Orlando Magic should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:09 - Current impressions of the Magic
2:54 - Paolo Banchero extension
4:40 - Cap sheet & trade assets
9:38 - The Magic's biggest needs
13:13 - The type of contract Orlando needs
21:21 - Trade targets for the Magic
36:24 - Free-agency targets for Orlando
44:56 - Surprise trade target!
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Where Do The Miami Heat Go From Here? Apr 30, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Miami Heat should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMETSTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
0:48 - Cap sheet and trade-asset breakdown
4:13 - Should the Heat start over?
6:42 - Can Miami pull off a blockbuster trade?
7:08 - Trae Young
9:37 - Zach LaVine
11:30 - LaMelo Ball
12:13 - Zion Williamson
16:48 - Kevin Durant
17:46 - Ja Morant
17:58 - Coby White
19:00 - Paul George
26:12 - Lauri Markkanen
28:54 - Giannis Antetokounmpo
29:13 - Joel Embiid
30:48 - Bradley Beal
33:02 - Domantas Sabonis
35:16 - Jaylen Brown
37:46 - Jaren Jackson Jr.
42:17 - Are the Heat just stuck?
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Where Do The Milwaukee Bucks Go From Here? Apr 29, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Milwaukee Bucks should approach their future following the news that Damian Lillard suffered a torn ACL injury. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:08 - Damian Lillard's injury
4:30 - Appreciating Dame's legacy
11:25 - Can the Bucks continue to contend?
21:50 - Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and trade talk
23:16 - San Antonio Spurs
31:07 - Houston Rockets
42:25 - Oklahoma City Thunder
48:31 - Memphis Grizzlies
52:25 - Atlanta Hawks
54:10 - Golden State Warriors
57:11 - Miami Heat and New York Knicks
59:25 - Denver Nuggets
1:02:27 - Detroit Pistons
1:04:41 - Utah Jazz
1:06:26 - Boston Celtics
1:07:36 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:08:31 - Los Angeles Lakers
1:09:48 - Dallas Mavericks
1:11:20 - Toronto Raptors
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2025 Memphis Grizzlies Postmortem (PLUS: GAPs) Apr 28, 2025

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Dan and Grant uncork their biggest reactions and observations from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - Farewell, Memphis Grizzlies
0:40 - Cap situation & Jaren Jackson Jr. extension
3:09 - Memphis faces challenges on the trade market
6:29 - Should blowing it up be an option?
9:58 - What type of addition do the Grizzlies need?
12:24 - Is Jaren Jackson Jr. a trade candidate?
16:12 - Can you trade Ja Morant or Desmond Bane and get better?
23:09 - Would you trade Ja for Trae Young?
25:44 - Guess-A-Player No. 1
30:07 - Guess-A-Player No. 2
35:47 - Guess-A-Player No. 3
46:22 - Guess-A-Player No. 4
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2025 NBA Playoff Reactions After 1 Week Apr 26, 2025

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Dan and Grant uncork their biggest reactions and observations from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:50 - Aren't the playoffs great?!
2:54 - Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors
19:40 - Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers
31:47 - New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons
48:47 - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
59:22 - Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
1:15:24 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat
1:23:33 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies
1:31:07 - Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic
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NBA News Catch-Up: Hawks, Mavs, Warriors, Pelicans, Kings & Suns Apr 22, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the latest NBA rumors, news and organizational overhauls we are already seeing. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:32 - The Atlanta Hawks are making changes
22:06 - Will the Warriors get rid of Jonathan Kuminga?
45:27 - Nico Harrison spoke about Luka Doncic again...
1:00:57 - What are the New Orleans Pelicans doing?
1:12:40 - How should the Phoenix Suns approach the offseason?
1:33:25 - Are the Sacramento Kings stuck?
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2025 NBA Playoffs Mega Primer Apr 19, 2025

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Dan and Grant preview and drop their predictions for EVERY first-round series in the 2025 NBA playoffs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
:00 - INTRO
0:38 - Playoff vibes
5:24 - Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
23:43 - Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers
41:27 - New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
58:00 - Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
1:20:08 - Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
1:34:04 - Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
1:55:18 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat
2:05:26 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies
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