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Are The Philadelphia 76ers Tanking? Jan 20, 2025

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On a brand new BONUS segment, Dan and Grant discuss the current state of the Philadelphia 76ers whether are and should be tanking and what the future holds for this team. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - Should the Philadelphia 76ers tank?
1:32 - Philly's draft-pick obligations
4:45 - The math on tanking vs pushing for the playoffs
9:07 - What happens if the Sixers keep their pick?
13:42 - Philly's long-term direction
18:28 - Can the Sixers even burn it down?
22:25 - Is there time for Philly to tank?
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Breaking Down NBA Playoff Sleepers In The West Jan 18, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the most intriguing sleeper playoff hopefuls in the Western Conference. Check out our episode on Eastern Conference sleepers here. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:18 - Golden State Warriors
13:17 - Los Angeles Clippers
19:58 - Los Angeles Lakers
29:46 - Phoenix Suns
38:12 - Sacramento Kings
49:37 - San Antonio Spurs
55:27 - Which team is the biggest sleeper in the West?
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Suns-Hornets Trade Reaction & NBA Rumors Round-Up Jan 17, 2025

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BONUS EPISODE ALERT. Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast. Also, check out our previous podcast in which we make FEARLESS predictions for the rest of 2025: https://youtu.be/0vhxUdZPr9U?si=FkCcHAYeXVFJXAHG. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:16 - Suns, Hornets trade details
4:3 - Nick Richards' fit in Phoenix
9:51 - Charlotte's direction
16:37 - Are the Suns out of the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes?
26:45 - Jimmy Butler "Updates"
29:56 - Should the Milwaukee Bucks trade for Jimmy Butler
46:52 - Any dark horse Butler destinations?
48:16 - WTF Warriors?!
1:07:18 - CENTERS FOR SALE!
1:23:24 - FAREWELL
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Fearless NBA Predictions For The Rest Of 2025 Jan 16, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk drop—and react to—some FEARLESS NBA for the rest of 2025. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:53 - Minnesota Timberwolves
5:18 - Giannis Antetokounmpo
8:18 - Chicago Bulls
10:34 - Denver Nuggets
13:34 - Victor Wembanyama
15:22 - Zion Williamson
16:56 - Face of the NBA…
30:12 - NBA Paris Games
33:13 - Dalano Banton
34:32 - Extension trends
39:43 - Detroit Pistons
41:38 - Cade Cunningham
44:06 - Timberwolves vs Knicks
45:35 - Victor Wembanyama, Part 2
47:22 - Atlanta Hawks
49:16 - Lauri Markkanen & De'Aaron Fox
51:04 - Utah Jazz
52:37 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Celtics and Mavs
55:11 - Jamal Murray & Russell Westbrook
56:42 - Cleveland Cavaliers
58:17 - Alex Sarr
1:01:26 - Zach LaVine, Coby White
1:03:05 - Duop Death
1:03:58 - Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
1:06:32 - Which prediction was most fearless?
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Breaking Down Fringe NBA Playoff Teams In The East Jan 14, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about which fringe NBA playoff teams in the Eastern Conference have the best chance of making noise THIS season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
4:22 - Atlanta Hawks
16:55 - Chicago Bulls
36:423 - Detroit Pistons
51:41 - Indiana Pacers
1:11:18 - Miami Heat
1:31:11 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:40:06 - Which of the East's fringe playoff teams is most dangerous?
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Draft Picks That Will Define The 2025 NBA Trade Deadline Jan 11, 2025

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Dan and Grant run through a BUNCH of draft pick obligations—and overall asset situations—that will have a huge impact on what teams can and ultimately will do at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
3:00 - Criteria/Our process
7:46 - Miami Heat
14:08 - Atlanta Hawks
20:53 - Chicago Bulls
26:03 - Detroit Pistons
29:56 - Philadelphia 76ers
38:05 - Sacramento Kings
47:33 - Utah Jazz
50:58 - Houston Rockets
57:58 - Oklahoma City Thunder
1:05:34 - Orlando Magic
1:09:40 - San Antonio Spurs
1:19:22 - Cleveland Cavaliers
1:20:53 - Denver Nuggets
1:27:54 - Golden State Warriors
1:34:32 - Los Angeles Clippers
1:38:29 - Los Angeles Lakers
1:45:22 - Milwaukee Bucks
1:47:25 - Minnesota Timberwolves
1:53:09 - New York Knicks
1:56:50 - Phoenix Suns
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2025 NBA All-Star Game Picks Jan 09, 2025

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Dan and Grant go over their picks to make the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO1:30 - Approach/Criteria
5:52 - Eastern Conference starters
15:02 - Eastern Conference reserves
24:21 - Eastern Conference Wild Cards
37:40 - Western Conference Starters
49:34 - Western Conference Reserves
56:38 - Western Conference Wild Cards
1:07:21 - Full NBA All-Star Rosters
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NBA Players Who Need A Change Of Scenery Jan 07, 2025

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Dan joined The Drop Step NBA podcast with Jack Quantrill (@TheDropStepNBA) about NBA players who need a change of scenery prior to the 2025 trade deadline! Subscribe to The Drop Step. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:00- Criteria
4:06 - Player No. 1
6:44 - Player No. 2
19:22 - Players No. 3, 4 and 5
32:31 - Player No. 6
42:52 - Player No. 7
46:32 - Player No. 8
55:59 - Player No. 9
1:03:40 - Player No. 10
1:12:07 - Deeper-Cut Candidates
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Breaking Down The Latest 2025 NBA Trade Rumors Jan 04, 2025

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Dan and Grant dissect and react to the latest news and rumors ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Is this year's rumor mill stale?
8:12 - Cam Johnson's trade market and value
18:00 - Should Brooklyn keep Cam?
22:36 - Future of Zach LaVine
31:44 - Injuries to Luka Doncic and PJ Washington
35:33 - Jaden Ivey injury
38:20 - Golden State Warriors trade targets
43:58 - Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns
51:26 - Houston Rockets trade deadline approach
57:52 - Los Angeles Lakers trade deadline approach
1:03:09 - Ja Morant injury and Memphis Grizzlies trade deadline approach
1:10:27 - Anthony Edwards role on the Timberwolves
1:24:56 - Future of Brandon Ingram
1:28:50 - Future of Zion Williamson
1:34:24 - Future of De'Aaron Fox
1:41:53 - Sacramento Kings trade deadline approach
1:47:06 - Should the Raptors trade Jakob Poeltl?
1:49:38 - Breaking down the Jimmy Butler situation
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Biggest Questions NBA Contenders Must Answer Jan 01, 2025

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Dan and Grant discuss questions they have for every (possible) NBA championship contender as we ring in the 2025 calendar year. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
5:34 - Boston Celtics
9:19 - Cleveland Cavaliers
16:44 - Dallas Mavericks
22:09 - Denver Nuggets
29:45 - Houston Rockets
42:16 - Memphis Grizzlies
48:48 - Milwaukee Bucks
53:11 - Minnesota Timberwolves
1:00:25 - New York Knicks
1:07:28 - Oklahoma City Thunder
1:17:46 - Orlando Magic
1:27:50 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:34:44 - Fringe contenders
1:42:22 - Lakers or Warriors?
1:52:36 - Which fringe contender can enter real contention?
1:53:38 - Sacramento Kings talk
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