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Miami Heat 2023-24 Lookahead Oct 22, 2023

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Dan is joined by Miami Heat podcaster and fan Allana Tachauer (@AllanaTachauer) to talk about...the 2023-24 Miami Heat! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:01 - Miami's 2023 Finals run
4:48 - The departures of Max Strus and Gabe Vincent
5:59 - Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro reactions to being in trade rumors
7:46 - The continued development of Tyler Herro
11:43 - Josh Richardson, Thomas Bryant, Kevin Love
14:03 - Is Duncan Robinson back???
14:48 - Bam Adebayo taking it to the next level
17:18 - Can the Heat meaningfully improve the off3ense, or do they need a trade?
19:54 - Early impressions of Jaime Jacquez Jr.
22:14 - Role expectations for Nikola Jovic
23:02 - Any concerns about the defense
26:03 - How many threes will Jimmy Butler hit? His aging curve
28:41 - Are the Heat prepared to make a midseason trade?
32:43 - Be more excited about Josh Richardson, DAMMIT
33:45 - The 10-man rotation
35:34 - Best crunch-time unit
37:14 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
38:51 - Win total predictions, Where do the Heat stack up in the Eastern Conference?
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Boston Celtics 2023-24 Lookahead Oct 21, 2023

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Dan is joined by Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) from CLNS Media and The Garden Report podcast for a deep dive into one of the NBA's most polarizing teams for the 2023-24 season: The Boston Celtics. Support Bobby's GREAT work by following his written stuff for CLNS here. And also subscribe to The Garden Report podcast here. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:44 - What prompted the Celtics' aggressive offseason?
8:32 - The Kristaps Porzingis fit
23:18 - The Jrue Holiday fit
32:49 - Can Jaylen Brown evolve?
37:18 - Is Jayson Tatum officially able to drive the offense as a passer?
43:21 - The importance of Derrick White?
47:32 - Payton Pritchard's role, Who are the Celtics' seventh and eighth most important players?
52:41 - The 10-man rotation, Lamar Stevens, Oshae Brissett, Neemias Queta, Jordan Walsh, Wenyen Gabriel
55:43 - Best crunch-time lineup, How often will the Celtics play with two bigs?, The pressure on Joe Mazzulla
1:01:33 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:03:48 - Win total predictions
1:05:11- Toughest matchups for Boston
1:10:52 - Dalano Banton
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Minnesota Timberwolves 2023-24 Lookahead Oct 20, 2023

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Dan is joined by Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast and the Flagrant Howls Podcast to discuss the 2023-24 Minnesota Timberwolves and the high-stakes NBA regular season they're about to embark upon. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DANE MORE NBA PODCAST HERE AND THE FLAGRANT HOWLS PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:42 - How much do we read into last season?
3:59 - Changes to the offense
8:08 - Can Rudy Gobert evolve on offense?, Who does he need to be on offense?
13:11 - Karl-Anthony Towns giving short answers to the media, What do the Wolves need him to do this season?
19:37 - The continued development of Naz Reid
21:38 - Which dual-big combination is most concerning? Which is most intriguing?
25:01 - Will the Wolves ever run one-big lineups?
27:03 - Does Kyle Anderson have a future in Minnesota?
30:43 - The continued development of Anthony Edwards
38:03 - How will Jaden McDaniels' role change on offense? Will he sign an extension?
48:07 - The importance of Nickeil Alexander-Walker
53:06 - Leonard Miller, Josh Minott, Wendell Moore Jr.
59:16 - Are the Wolves cursed???, New ownership
1:02:07 - The 10-man rotation
1:05:03 - Best crunch-time unit
1:06:49 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:08:56 - Win total predictions, Where do the Timberwolves stack up in the Western Conference, Final thoughts on the Wolves' direction
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LA Clippers 2023-24 Lookahead Oct 19, 2023

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Dan is joined by Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite), who covers the LA Clippers and NBA at large on Substack to discuss—YOU GUESSED IT—the trajectory of the 2023-24 Clippers. And yes, out of obligation, they do delve into the James Harden trade rumors and his potential fit on this roster. SUBSCRIBE TO JUSTIN'S SUBSTACK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:08 - What went wrong last season?
6:04 - Do Kawhi Leonard and Paul George deserve criticism for their availability?
9:48 - Will Kawhi play back-to-backs? How have he and PG looked so far?
13:42 - Will Kawhi or PG sign an extension?
16:07 - The Russell Westbrook fit
19:48 - The importance of Terance Mann
26:01 - Robert Covington is critical to the rotation
28:09 - K.J. Martin's role
31:18 - Diagnosing the Clippers' defensive problems, Tactical adjustments from Ivica Zubac
37:06 - How much faster will the Clippers offense play?
41:03 - Brandon Boston Jr.
42:56 - Kobe Brown
44:02 - Bones Hyland
46:01 - Prospective fit of James Harden
53:32 - Are the Clippers prepared to make another trade if they don't get Harden?
55:57 - The future of Marcus Morris Sr.
56:41 - The 10-man rotation, Who is in the starting five?
1:01:28 - Best crunch-time unit
1:02:-57 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:03:46 - Win total prediction, Where do the Clippers stack up in the regular season?
1:06:03 - The new arena, Final thoughts
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2023-24 NBA Award Predictions Oct 18, 2023

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Dan and Grant drop their picks for every major 2023-24 NBA season award. Buckle up! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
5:43 - Awards Criteria
8:48 - MVP
24:43 - Defensive Player of the Year
33:59 - Rookie of the Year
45:54 - Sixth Man of the Year
50:32 - Most Improved Player
1:03:54 - Coach of the Year
1:08:53 - All-NBA Teams
1:14:37 - All-Defense Teams
1:19:09 - All-Rookie Teams
1:24:50 - Executive of the Year
1:29:33 - STAT PADDING
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Utah Jazz 2023-24 Lookahead Oct 17, 2023

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Dan is joined by Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) from The Athletic to discuss everything and anything about the 2023-24 Utah Jazz. SUPPORT TONY'S WORK BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE ATHLETIC HERE: https://theathletic.com/author/tony-jones/. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:40 - How did last season impact the rebuild?
6:54 - What does the offseason say about their future? Interest in Jrue Holiday???
10:55 - John Collins' fit, How does he impact the rotation?
16:18 - Will Hardy's coaching style and principles
19:23 - The backcourt rotation, Rookie year expectations for Keyonte George
26:24 - Jordan Clarkson, the playmaker
28:16 - Can Collin Sexton improve his stock in Utah?
31:01 - Talen Horton-Tucker, Kris Dunn, the "creator" rotation
38:03 - Will Lauri Markkanen's role change?
45:42 - Sophomore expectations for Walker Kessler
49:08 - How good is Ochai Agbaji?
53:02 - Roles for Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks
56:58 - Defining strengths, weaknesses
58:16 - The 10-man rotation
59:07 - Best crunch-time unit(s)
1:01:03 - Win total prediction, Where do the Jazz stack up in the Western Conference?, Final thoughts
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Golden State Warriors 2023-24 Lookahead Oct 16, 2023

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Dan is joined by Sam Esfandiari (@samesfandiari) from the Light Years Pod to discuss all things 2023-24 Golden State Warriors—including, and most notably, the addition and fit of Chris Paul to the core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins. Be sure to check out the Light Years Pod as they host LIVE shows ON MONDAY NIGHTS all year long on PLAYBACK. Follow all of their content HERE. And be sure to check out their YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
3:50 - What went wrong last year?
7:38 - The Chris Paul experience so, potential fit, concerns
13:47 - Jonathan Kuminga's development
17:01 The Klay Thompson aging curve, Will he sign an extension?
23:48 - Andrew Wiggins
25:51 - Development of Moses Moody
28:43 - Brandon Podziemski
30:03 - How will Draymond Green and CP3 fit together?
32:01 - The Bob Myers exit, Faith in Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Kirk Lacob, Are the Dubs prepared to make a big midseason trade?
36:41 - How much better will the bench be with CP3?
38:56 - The 10-man rotation
40:03 - Most-used crunch-time unit
42:29 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
43:51 - Win total predictions, Where do the Warriors stack up in the Western Conference?
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Portland Trail Blazers 2023-24 Lookahead Oct 15, 2023

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Dan is joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the We Have a Take podcast to talk about the 2023-24 Portland Trail Blazers as they embark on transitioning from the Damian Lillard era to the Scoot Henderson- and Shaedon Sharpe-centric rebuild. SUBSCRIBE TO WE HAVE A TAKE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:49 - The end of the Damian Lillard era
17:24 - What is Chauncey Billups' coaching identity?
21:17 - Blazers stylistic leanings this season
27:56 - The importance of Malcolm Brogdon, Deandre Ayton, Robert Williams III
29:53 - Is Deandre Ayton headed for a bounce-back year?
36:17 - Do the Blazers view Robert Williams III as a long-term piece, Will he play with Ayton?
39:38 - How long will Malcolm Brogdon be in town?
39:47 - Expectations for Scoot Henderson
45:16 - The continued development of Shaedon Sharpe
49:43 - Is Anfernee Simons a core member of this team?, Will Simons, Sharpe and Scoot play a lot of minutes together?
53:25 - Matisse Thybulle's fit
54:33 - When will Jerami Grant be traded
57:20 - Moses Brown
59:57 - Toumani Camara
1:02:29 - Rayan Rupert
1:04:58 - Jabari Walker
1:06:11 - Kris Murray
1:08:56 - Importance of the G-League Team
1:09:59 - The starting five, The 10-man rotation
1:11:40 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:14:47 - Win total prediction
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Brooklyn Nets 2023-24 Lookahead Oct 14, 2023

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Dan is joined by Lucas Kaplan (@LucasKaplan_) from Nets Daily and Swish Theory to discuss the 2023-24 Brooklyn Nets. FOLLOW LUCAS' COVERAGE OF BOTH THE BROOKLYN NETS AND NY LIBERTY HERE: TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:31 - Moving on from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving
2:52 - Impressions of the offseason
4:53 - The rise (and continued ascent) of Mikal Bridges
9:41 - Will the Nets play faster this year?
11:52 - Are the Nets too small? How will they change defensively?
13:19 - Expectations for Ben Simmons
20:42 - Cam Johnson's health, contract and continued development
26:01 - Development of Nic Claxton
30:46 - The future of Cam Thomas
32:51 - Dennis Smith Jr., Lonnie Walker IV, Darius Bazley, Harry Giles, Trendon Watford
35:55 - Day'Ron Sharpe's role
38:06 - Noah Clowney, Dariq Whitehead
42:03 - Will this team make a big midseason trade?
44:13 - Nic Claxton's impending free agency
48:59 - Underrated strengths, concerns
52:01 - The 10-man rotation, starting five
54:45 - Best crunch-time lineup
56:51 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
59:19 - Win total predictions, Where do the Nets stack up in the Eastern Conference?
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San Antonio Spurs 2023-24 Lookahead Oct 13, 2023

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Dan is joined by Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro) from AirAlamo and the Alamo City Limits (@AlamoCityLimits) podcasts to discuss the 2023-24 San Antonio Spurs and, of course, superstar cornerstone Sandro Mamukelashvili. Oh, and Victor Wembanyama, too. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
7:17 - Offseason impressions
14:16 - The Devin Vassell extension, What's the next frontier for him?
23:52 - Victor Wembanyama's offensive role, defensive impact, fit with the rest of the roster, strengths, concerns, etc.
39:28 - Who will start?
43:29 - The future of Keldon Johnson
45:24 - The development of Jeremy Sochan
50:17 - Julian Champagnie
51:36 - Malaki Branham
54:10 - Blake Wesley
55:57 - Charles Bassey
56:38 - Sandro Mamukelashvili
58:17 - Dominick Barlowe
59:41 - Cedi Osman, Doug McDermott, Devonte' Graham, Khem Birch
1:02:21 - Will the Spurs keep playing fast?, The new shooting coach
1:05:58 - The 10-man rotation
1:09:02 - Best crunch-time unit
1:09:59 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:12:28 - Win total predictions, Where do the Spurs stack up in the Western Conference
1:19:14 - Sidy Cissoko
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