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Milwaukee Bucks 2024-25 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 19, 2024

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Dan is joined by Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of the Gyro Step Podcast ( @WatchGSPN ) to break down everything about the 2024-25 Milwaukee Bucks. SUBSCRIBE TO THE GYRO STEP PODCAST. Also subscribe to their Substack. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - Intro
3:24 - Takeaways from last season
6:04 - New additions
12:01 - Ti’s biggest storyline (Three-star fit)
14:34 - Dame and Giannis two-man game
17:18 - Damian Lillard’s overall fit
21:56 - Evolution of Giannis Antetokounmpo
26:17 - Brook Lopez (edit freeze frame)
33:05 - Khris Middleton’s health
36:22 - Outlooks for MarJon Beauchamp, AJ Green, Andre Jackson Jr., Chris Livington, Tyler Smith, AJ Johnson
47:49 - Are the Bucks juggling two timelines?
50:20 - Biggest roster needs
52:30 - Is Khris Middleton being underestimated on a national level?
56:24 - The Top-10 rotation
59:02 - Best crunch-time lineup
1:01:39 - Funky lineups we want to see
1:03:03 - Win totals, Where do the Bucks rank in the Eastern Conference?
1:12:02 - Gary Trent Jr.’s role and closing thoughts
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Indiana Pacers 2024-25 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 18, 2024

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Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper), THE GOAT HERSELF, from 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' to discuss the 2024-25 Indiana Pacers. SUBSCRIBE TO 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' ON PATREON RIGHT THE HELL NOW: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewrote/posts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
3:12 - Indiana’s direction
5:54 - Impressions of the Pacers offseason, Obi Toppin talk!
9:332 - Caitlin’s biggest storyline for Indiana (Defense!)
15:45 - Why the half-court offense improved
18:33 - The Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam partnership
21:10 - How should the Pacers use Siakam on defense?
27:26 - More development from Haliburton?
32:30 - The value of Andrew Nembhard, Will his usage change?
39:12 - What does the future hold for Bennedict Mathurin?
46:11 - The role and value of Ben Sheppard
49:24 - The development of Jarace Walker
56:17 - Early impressions of Johnny Furphy
57:44 - Breaking down the frontcourt rotation
59:29 - Team chemistry, defensive rebounding and Myles Turner’s future
1:08:49 - Top-10 rotation
1:09:52 - Best crunch-time lineup
1:11:11 - Funky lineups we want to see
1:13:45 - Win totals, Where do the Pacers rank in the East?
1:18:49 - Should we expect the Pacers to make another significant trade?
1:21:46 - Can James Wiseman actually help????
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San Antonio Spurs 2024-25 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 17, 2024

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Dan is joined by Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro) from The Vic-And-Roll Substack to discuss the 2024-25 San Antonio Spurs and, of course, superstar cornerstone Sandro Mamukelashvili. Oh, and Victor Wembanyama, too. Subscribe to The Vic-And-Roll on Substack. And follow Noah on YouTube. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - Intro
1:57 - San Antonio’s direction
9:56 - Development of Devin Vassell
16:58 - Is Victor Webmanyama god?
26:29 - Was Stephon Castle the right pick?
34:48 - Future of Jeremy Sochan
40:43 - Future of Keldon Johnson
46:15 - Chris Paul’s role
48:05 - Secondary young guys
52:58 - The big man rotation
57:14 - Under the radar strengths
1:00:01 - Biggest roster needs
1:02:51 - Top-10 rotation
1:05:06 - Best crunch-time lineup
1:06:12 - Funky lineups we want to see
1:08:17 - Win totals, Where do the Spurs rank in the West?
1:11:49 - Harrison Barnes’ value
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Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 16, 2024

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Dan is joined by Jabari Ali Davis (@JabariADavis) from the Mad Boosties podcast to discuss everything and anything related to the 2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers. SUBSCRIBE TO MAD BOOSTIES HERE: https://t.co/k0fdAI2AMD. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:12 - Darvin Ham’s exit
6:21 - Playing style under JJ Redick
13:24 - Why did the Lakers stand pat?
22:08 - Jabari’s biggest storyline of the season
25:13 - Offense vs. Defense
27:26 - Impact of Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent
30:33 - Anthony Davis as an offensive hub
37:46 - Will Max Christie have a breakout season?
45:48 - Early impressions of Bronny James
50:22 - Can Austin Reaves get noticeably better?
53:44 - Early impressions of Dalton Knecht
56:27 - Is Rui Hachimura underrated?
58:42 - Are we underestimating the Lakers’ flexibility?
1:00:33 - Biggest roster needs
1:02:20 - Top-10 rotation
1:04:08 - Best crunch-time lineup, Funky lineups, win totals
1:10:19 - Sneaky trade targets for the Lakers
1:16:54 - Closing thoughts on this coming season
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Which NBA Teams Still Have Moves To Make? Sep 14, 2024

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Dan and Grant exit their lookahead bunker to discuss which NBA teams still seem to have unfinished business ahead of the 2024-25 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:32 - Team No. 1
7:20 - Team No. 2
11:26 - Team No. 3
17:02 - Team No. 4
21:45 - Team No. 5
28:30 - Team No. 6
34:55 - Team No. 7
40:38 - Team No. 8
42:13 - Team No. 9
43:20 - Team No. 10
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Sacarmento Kings 2024-25 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 13, 2024

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Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) from The Kings Herald (@thekingsherald) to discuss everything about the 2024-25 Sacramento Kings. Support The Kings Herald here: https://kingsherald.com/. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:41 - What went wrong last season?
4:34 - DeMar DeRozan’s fit
15:38 - Malik Monk’s return/role
18:11 - Keegan Murray’s leap
23:39 - The emergence of Keon Ellis
27:41 - Sacramento’s defensive ceiling
29:38 - Future of Kevin Huerter
33:02 - Early impressions of Devin Carter
37:17 - Why is Domantas Sabonis so polarizing?
40:42 - Will the Kings make a trade?
43:28 - The defense of Ellis and Murray
44:49 - Biggest concern
47:28 - Top 10 rotation
48:21 - Best crunch-time lineup
50:25 - Funky lineups we want to see
51:14 - Win predictions
56:29 - Closing thoughts on Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox
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Houston Rockets 2024-25 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 12, 2024

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Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from Red Nation Hoops to break down everything about the 2024-25 Houston Rockets. Subscribe to Red Nation Hoops. TIMESTAMPS👇
0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Rockets direction
3:39 - Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun extensions
10:23 - Amen Thompson’s upside
17:21 - Will Reed Sheppard play?
22:46 - Development of Jabari Smith Jr.
30:45 - Prospect ranking
45:53 - Will Houston improve on offense?
48:24 - Can the Rockets dominate on defense?
52:31 - Alperen Sengun-Amen Thompson fit
57:23 - Assets, assets, assets
1:15:20 - Top 10 rotation
1:19:27 - Best crunch-time unit
1:21:32 - Funky lineups we want to see
1:22:49 - Win/standings predictions
1:25:27 - Closing thoughts
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Orlando Magic 2024-25 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 11, 2024

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Dan is joined by Fawzan Amer (@FAmer__) of The Sixth Man Show to discuss everything and anything about the 2024-25 Orlando Magic. Follow Fawzan Here: https://x.com/FAmer__. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:38 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s fit, Impressions of the offseason
6:46 - Fawzan’s biggest storyline (Anthony Black!)
16:39 - Any concern for Franz Wagner?
24:22 - Development of Jalen Suggs
29:17 - Is Paolo Banchero That Dude?
40:21 - Roles for Jett Howard, Tristan Da Silva
43:52 - Can the Magic play faster?
46:25 - Orlando’s three-point volume
47:52 - Future of Wendell Carter Jr.
51:35 - Big-man rotation
54:48 - Jonathan Isaac, Cole Anthony
56:30 - Underrated strengths of the roster
57:31 - Biggest roster needs
59:18 - Will the Magic make a trade?
1:06:40 - Top-10 rotation
1:10:30 - Best crunch-time unit
1:12:45 - Funky lineups we want to see
1:15:36 - Record predictions, Where do the Magic stack up in the East?
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Cleveland Cavaliers 2024-25 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 10, 2024

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Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) from The Chase Down Podcast (@ChaseDownPod) to discuss everything you need to know about the 2024-25 Cleveland Cavaliers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN PODCAST. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:46 - Surprise! Everyone’s back
7:20 - Moving on from J.B. Bickerstaff
9:22 - How will the Cavs play under Kenny Atkinson?
13:50 - Is Donovan Mitchell a top-10 player?
18:40 - Expectations for the development of Evan Mobley
34:47 - Any concerns about Darius Garland moving forward?
39:01 - Breaking down the Isaac Okoro situation
45:07 - Impact of Max Strus
48:05 - The future of Caris LeVert
50:26 - How important is Dean Wade to this team?
53:13 - Will Sam Merrill have a role?
54:00 - Ty Jerome = X-factor????
55:49 - The future of Craig Porter Jr.
56:59 - Time to upgrade from Georges Niang?
58:52 - Early impressions and expectations for Jaylon Tyson
1:04:12 - Biggest roster needs
1:05:56 - Top-10 rotation
1:06:48 - Best crunch-time unit
1:07:55 - Funky lineups we want to see
1:09:55 - Win projections, How do the Cavs stack up in the Eastern Conference?
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Denver Nuggets 2024-25 NBA Season Lookahead Sep 09, 2024

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Dan is joined by Adam Mares (@Adam_Mares) from DNVR Sports and Locked On Nuggets to discuss everything and anything about the REIGNING CHAMPION DENVER NUGGETS ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. SUPPORT THE GREAT WORK DNVR DOES HERE: https://thednvr.com/diehard/. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DNVR NUGGETS PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dnvr-denver-nuggets-podcast/id1070099369. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:49 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s exit
4:18 - Jamal Murray extension/value
7:54 - The future of Aaron Gordon
10:51 - Adam’s biggest storyline
13:33 - Michael Malone’s relationship with Calvin Booth
20:14 - How will Russell Westbrook fit?
24:44 - The Dario Saric fit
28:59 - Can Christian Braun make a leap?
32:42 - Continued development of Peyton Watson
35:37 - The role of Julian Strawther
38:33 - Does Michael Porter Jr. have another level?
42:13 - Thoughts on Jalen Pickett, DaRon Holmes II, Hunter Tyson
45:48 - Is too much on Nikola Jokic’s shoulders?
48:27 - Under-the-radar
50:03 - Biggest roster needs
50:26 - Top-10 rotation
52:46 - Best crunch-time unit
57:29- - Funky lineups we want to see
58:38 - Win totals, toughest matchups
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