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2023-24 NBA Win Totals: The Eastern Conference Oct 12, 2023

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Dan and Grant tackle their win-loss projections and over/under predictions for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
4:09 - Atlanta Hawks
8:21 - Boston Celtics
14:47 - Brooklyn Nets
18:51 - Charlotte Hornets
25:21 - Chicago Bulls
28:51 - Cleveland Cavaliers
32:19 - Detroit Pistons
37:56 - Indiana Pacers
41:54 - Miami Heat
46:05 - Milwaukee Bucks
50:57 - New York Knicks
56:16 - Orlando Magic
1:02:11 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:07:26 - Toronto Raptors
1:13:16 - Washington Wizards
1:17:58 - 'STAT PADDING'
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2023-24 NBA Season Win Predictions: The Western Conference Oct 11, 2023

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Dan and Grant tackle their win-loss projections and over/under predictions for every NBA team in the Western Conference! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
3:55 - Dallas Mavericks
7:56 - Denver Nuggets
12:49 - Golden State Warriors
17:45 - Houston Rockets
22:01 - LA Clippers
28:12 - Los Angeles Lakers
33:42 - Memphis Grizzlies
39:54 - Minnesota Timberwolves
44:08 - New Orleans Pelicans
49:20 - Oklahoma City Thunder
55:03 - Phoenix Suns
1:02:54 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:08:29 - Sacramento Kings
1:13:49 - San Antonio Spurs
1:16:59 - Utah Jazz
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2023-24 NBA League Pass Rankings Oct 10, 2023

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Dan went on The NBA Podcast with Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Morten Jensen (@msjnba) to rank all 30 NBA teamsby their watchability for the 2023-24 season. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST HERE: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240433. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA
9:16 - No. 30
11:02 - No. 29
15:00 - No. 28
18:10 - No. 26 (tie)
22:49 - No. 25
24:56 - No. 24
27:22 - No. 23
32:03 - No. 22
35:41 - No. 21
39:52 - No. 20
42:18 - No. 19
46:07 - No. 17 (tie)
51:16 - No. 16
56:32 - No. 15
59:28 - No. 13 (tie)
1:07:23 - No. 12
1:10:55 - No. 11
1:14:28 - No. 10
1:20:56 - No. 9
1:22:26 - No. 8
1:27:05 - No. 7
1:31:40 - No. 5 (tie)
1:42:06 - No. 4
1:45:19 - No. 3
1:51:58 - No. 2
1:52:51 - No. 1
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Denver Nuggets 2023-24 Lookahead Oct 09, 2023

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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 2023-24 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
2:17 - Last year's championship run
7:31 - Bruce Brown's departure
8:51 - Impressions of taking so many fliers on young guys
10:39 - Peyton Watson
12:23 - Zeke Nnaji
15:31 - Jalen Pickett
17:53 - Hunter Tyson
19:23 - Julian Strawther
21:22 - The development of Christian Braun
24:29 - Reggie Jackson
26:31 - The backup point guard and center spots
28:26 - Next frontier for Jamal Murray
30:58 - Will Michael Malone change up his lineup/substitution patterns?
33:51 - What's the next step for Michael Porter Jr.?
37:03 - Will Nikola Jokic wear down?, Denver's size
42:01 - How will the rotation shake out?
44:21 - Best crunch-time lineup
45:52 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
46:11 - Most intriguing possible playoff and Finals matchups
51:08 - Win total predictions
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Philadelphia 76ers 2023-24 Lookahead Oct 06, 2023

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Dan and Grant are joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from The NBA Podcast, Liberty Ballers, Forbes and Bleacher Report to discuss the outlook on the 2023-24 Philadelphia 76ers amid James Harden trade rumors and general uncertainty. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST HERE: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240433. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
3:01 - Are the Philadelphia 76ers to blame for the James Harden situation?
6:05 - What is Harden's actual trade value?
8:21 - Are the Sixers smart to prioritize 2024 cap space?
12:03 - Can Philly feasibly avoid a gap year this season?
14:06 - Did the Harden situation cost the Sixers other opportunities?
18:08 - How will Harden handle things if he's still on the roster at the start of the regular season?
21:06 - Figuring out the right backcourt fit for Tyrese Maxey
24:31 - The timeline for Joel Embiid's happiness
26:21 - Final thoughts on James Harden
29:02 - Impressions of how the Sixers will change under Nick Nurse
34:16 - Evaluating the Sixers need additions
36:38 - The next step for Tyrese Maxey
43:32 - What will Paul Reed's role be?
47:09 - Biggest strengths and concerns about the Sixers roster, Could Joel Embiid burn out after winning MVP?
51:18 - Expectations for PJ Tucker
53:55 - The importance of Tobias Harris
58:24 - The 10-man rotation
1:01:01 - Best crunch-time lineup
1:02:23 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:05:05 - win total predictions, Where do the Sixers stack up in the Eastern Conference?
1:10:13 - Final thoughts on the 2023-24 Sixers
1:13:12 - GARBAGE TIME!
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2023 NBA Training Camp Takeaways and Storylines Oct 05, 2023

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Dan and Grant convene to discuss some of their biggest takeaways, storylines and questions from 2023 NBA training camp so far. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
3:07 - James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers, Potential Harden trade destinations other than the LA Clippers
21:56 - Chris Paul and the Golden State Warriors
33:08 - Are we overlooking the Cleveland Cavaliers?
42:58 - Devin Vassell extension, San Antonio Spurs outlook
49:57 - The vibes and future of the Toronto Raptors
1:00:12 - Talk me down from the Minnesota Timberwolves
1:03:37 - Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans
1:07:38 - Detroit Pistons
1:08:49 - LA Clippers
1:09:32 - New York Knicks
1:11:28 - Oklahoma City Thunder
1:13:43 - GARBAGE TIME
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Caitlin Cooper of 'Basketball, She Wrote' Oct 03, 2023

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Dan is joined by the GOAT of NBA coverage and the mind behind 'Basketball, She Wrote: A Blog About the Basketball Played by the Indiana Pacers," Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper). In this episode, we get into her background, basketball icks, how she goes about covering games, her ideation process and MUCH MORE. SUPPORT 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' HERE: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewrote/posts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO/GIVEAWAY!
7:34 - Basketball, She Wrote: The origin story
11:44 - How Caitlin fell in love with basketball
13:46 - Watching games with CC!, Tips for watching games
17:00 - How Caitlin comes up with story ideas
22:47 - What's harder: diagnosing and prognosticating, or evaluating theoretical player fits?
26:01 - How Caitlin developed her writing style
29:07 - Caitlin's biggest basketball influences
31:58 - Would Caitlin ever branch out to cover other teams?
36:16 - What was Player Caitlin like?
38:18 - What is Caitlin's biggest basketball ick? Biggest basketball beloved?
41:04 - Ranking Outshine Popsicle flavors
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JRUE HOLIDAY TO THE CELTICS TRADE REACTION Oct 01, 2023

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Dan breaks down every angle of the Portland Trail Blazers sending Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:48 - Trade details, Jrue Holiday's fit on the Celtics
17:34 - Direction of the Blazers, Will they trade Robert Williams III?, Malcolm Brogdon
33:01 - LOL @ THE MIAMI HEAT AND PHILADELPHIA 76ERS, What's the landscape in the Eastern Conference look like now?
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2022 NBA Offseason Re-Grades: The Western Conference Sep 29, 2023

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IT’S FINALLY ACCOUNTABILITY SEASON. Dan and Grant revisit their 2022 NBA offseason grades and re-evaluate their takes for every team in the Western Conference over one year later. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:54 - Golden State Warriors
10:05 - LA Clippers
13:19 - Los Angeles Lakers
21:22 - Phoenix Suns
29:25 - Sacramento Kings
34:16 - Denver Nuggets
40:03 - Minnesota Timberwolves
45:50 - Oklahoma City Thunder
49:52 - Portland Trail Blazers
57:59 - Utah Jazz
1:03:53 - Dallas Mavericks
1:08:32 - Houston Rockets???
1:15:52 - Memphis Grizzlies
1:22:17 - New Orleans Pelicans
1:29: 22 - San Antonio Spurs
1:29:09 - San Antonio Spurs
1:36:45 - 'GARBAGE TIME'
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DAMIAN LILLARD TO THE BUCKS TRADE REACTION Sep 27, 2023

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Dan and Grant dive into all angles of the Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, including what it means for Dame, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Phoenix Suns, the Toronto Raptors, the Miami Heat and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO/TRADE DETAILS
4:19 - Damian Lillard's impact on the Bucks
15:19 - Are the Miami Heat screwed?
21:38 - Were the Toronto Raptors a real threat?
25:49 - What are the Phoenix Suns doing?
33:52 - Did the Portland Trail Blazers get enough for Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday trades, Eastern Conference pecking order
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