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Dorian Finney-Smith to the Lakers Trade Reaction Dec 30, 2024

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Dan provides his instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers trading D'Angelo Russell and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
0:40 - Trade details
2:42 - Why the Nets made this trade
9:09 - Why the Lakers made this trade
15:01 - Are the Lakers gearing up for more trades?
23:41 - Trade options for the Lakers
32:47 - Final thoughts for Los Angeles and Brooklyn
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Should These NBA Players Be Traded? Dec 28, 2024

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Dan and Grant roll through a list of NBA players who (mostly) aren't inside the rumor mill and wonder whether they should be shopped and ultimately moved in advance of the 2025 trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO/Our approach
5:39 - Trae Young
10:22 - De'Andre Hunter
14:53 - Nic Claxton
20:11 - LaMelo Ball
25:26 - Coby White
31:20 - Josh Giddey
36:20 - Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren
41:43 - Stephen Curry
49:22 - Draymond Green
1:02:31 - Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker
1:09:20 - Myles Turner
1:14:21 - Kawhi Leonard
1:20:04 - Anthony Davis
1:27:52 - LeBron James
1:32:01 - Herb Jones
1:38:40 - Josh Hart
1:45:51 - Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins
1:53:29 - Scoot Henderson
1:55:13 - De'Aaron Fox
1:59:40 - Domantas Sabonis
2:04:42 - DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk
2:08:18 - Jeremy Sochan
2:14:52 - Julius Randle + Outro
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Which NBA Teams Should Trade For Jimmy Butler? Dec 26, 2024

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Dan breaks down the latest Jimmy Butler trade rumors and then digs into which teams make the most sense as potential landing spots. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
1:31 - Breaking down the latest Jimmy Butler rumors
6:14 - Dallas Mavericks
13:18 - Golden State Warriors
18:54 - Houston Rockets
25:26 - Phoenix Suns
34:29 - San Antonio Spurs
37:23 - Los Angeles Clippers
38:27 - Sacramento Kings
43:17 - Indiana Pacers
47:02 - Atlanta Hawks
49:40 - Denver Nuggets
53:21 - Memphis Grizzlies
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Is The NBA In Trouble? PLUS: State of the Sacramento Kings Dec 24, 2024

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Dan and Grant discuss whether the NBA TV ratings matter as well as whether the league needs to discuss making rules to de-emphasize three-point shooting. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
0:51 - Does the NBA have a ratings/interest problem?
8:24 - Is three-point shooting an issue?
15:52 - Are fans and media oversimplifying the NBA's flaws?
21:52 - Will the NBA make changes?
26:41 - State of the Sacramento Kings
33:20 - The Keon Ellis problem
35:15 - What is this team's vision?
38:13 - Sacramento's defensive issues
43:01 - Trickle-down effects of DeMar DeRozan
45:34 - Can the Kings make fixes via trades?
48:15 - Is this Kings season too far gone?
51:28 - The De'Aaron Fox noise
56:19 - Where do the Sacramento Kings go from here?
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2025 NBA Trade Deadline Big Board Dec 21, 2024

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Dan and Grant put together their big board of the most valuable players realistically available ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
3:46 - Criteria/Approach
6:15 - No. 1
12:51 - No. 2
21:16 - No. 3
25:22 - No. 4
32:02 - No. 5
38:49 - No. 6
43:02 - No. 7
47:11 - No. 8
53:26 - No. 9
59:40 - No. 10
1:02:51 - No. 11
1:07:38 - No. 12
1:14:58 - No. 13
1:23:40 - No. 14
1:27:39 - No. 15
1:31:10 - No. 16
1:34:02 - No. 17
1:38:15 - No. 18
1:41:41 - No. 19
1:48:50 - No. 20
1:50:59 - No. 21
1:52:32 - No. 22
1:55:59 - No. 23
1:57:55 - No. 24
1:59:31 - No. 25
2:00:42 - No. 26
2:02:28 - No. 27
2:03:31 - No. 28
2:04:58 - No. 29
2:06:27 - No. 30
2:08:08 - Honorable mentions
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MAILBAG: Jimmy Butler to Phoenix, Zach LaVine to Denver & West Tiers! Dec 19, 2024

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After giving their thoughts on the state of the NBA Cup and discussing the new NBA All-Star Game Format, Dan and Grant plunge through a subscribe mailbag that covers Jimmy Butler potentially being traded to the Phoenix Suns, the Denver Nuggets interest in Zach LaVine, the Chicago Bulls direction, the ceiling of Jalen Johnson in Atlanta, team-building concepts, positional designations and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
1:49 - NBA Cup vibe check
11:13 - New All-Star Game format
19:05 - Can the Suns trade for Jimmy Butler? Should they?
36:40 - Chicago Bulls direction
49:22 - Will the Western Conference's parity last?
51:38 - Western Conference Tiers!
58:34 - How would you prefer to build a team within a 10-year window?
1:09:43 - What is the ceiling for Jalen Johnson?
1:16:16 - Should the Nuggets try a new Nikola Jokic strategy?
1:27:44 - Which player could fix the Golden State Warriors offense?
1:34:45 - Positional designations
1:42:27 - Should the Boston Celtics play Kristaps Porzingis with Luke Kornet more often?
1:44:54 - What's the worst team that could win a playoff series? PLUS: Vampire Squids and the worst forms of caffeination.
1:49:54 - Which teams will be the best from Jan. 1 until the end of the season? PLUS: Can Vampire Squids have caffeine?
1:54:14 - Box score plus-minus
1:55:49 - Should the Denver Nuggets trade for Zach LaVine?
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Which NBA Teams Will Hit The 'Play Better' Button? Dec 17, 2024

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Which NBA teams will improve upon their performance after their first 25 or so games? Dan and Grant take a look at a bunch of different squads and decide. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
3:59 - Denver Nuggets
19:28 - Milwaukee Bucks
27:40 - Minnesota Timberwolves
42:16 - New York Knicks
55:47 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:06:47 - New Orleans Pelicans
1:13:55 - Dallas Mavericks
1:17:13 - Indiana Pacers
1:25:41 - Los Angeles Lakers
1:32:37 - Oklahoma City Thunder (yes, we're serious)
1:33:47 - Phoenix Suns
1:39:24 - Sacramento Kings
1:45:30 - San Antonio Spurs
1:48:30 - Toronto Raptors
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Dennis Schroder To The Golden State Warriors Trade Reaction Dec 16, 2024

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The Golden State Warriors traded for Dennis Schroder! Dan breaks down what it means for the Brooklyn Nets before getting into what it means for the Dubs in both the short and long terms. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:13 - Trade details
4:30 - Why the Nets made this deal now
7:30 - Why the Warriors made this deal now
11:45 - How Dennis Schroder can help the Dubs
18:58 - Concerns about Schroder on Golden State
20:33 - The Dubs are still built for a mega trade
23:48 - Golden State is actually more flexible with Schroder
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Western Conference Teams To Watch During NBA Trade Season Dec 14, 2024

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which Western Conference teams they find most interesting to monitor entering the start of NBA trade season on December 15 and right on through the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
2:11 - Team No. 1
13:57 - Team No. 2
30:41 - Team No. 3
43:47 - Team No. 4
55:41 - Team No. 5
1:07:33 - Team No. 6
1:24:20 - Team No. 7
1:47:05 - Team No. 8
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Eastern Conference Teams To Watch During NBA Trade Season Dec 12, 2024

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which Eastern Conference teams they find most interesting to monitor entering the start of NBA trade season on December 15 and right on through the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - INTRO
2:47 - When does "trade season" officially begin?
5:56 - Criteria for picking teams
8:24 - Team No. 1
17:39 - Team No. 2
25:03 - Team No. 3
29:05 - Jimmy Butler trade destinations
38:24 - Team No. 4
46:50 - Team No. 5
55:11 - Team No. 6
1:06:15 - Team No. 7
1:14:11 - Team No. 8
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