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Dan and Grant break down the recent allegations against Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones while getting into a larger discussion about NBA and sports betting in general. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
5:32 - Terry Rozier allegations
14:13 - Chauncey Billups allegations
26:43 - Damon Jones allegations
30:17 - Fallout of NBA sports betting scandal
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Dan and Grant are holding an NBA Overreactions draft following our first batches of regular-season games. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
3:13 - Victor Wembanyama is the best player in the NBA
16:45 - Alperen Sengun is an MVP candidate
25:31 - Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry are an all-time fit
33:40 - Is Joel Embiid finished?
41:44 - The Mavs are going to ruin Cooper Flagg!
50:32 - Anthony Edwards is going to win the scoring title
56:30 - The OKC Thunder are inevitable
1:02:41 - Giannis is going to make history
1:08:05 - The Lakers are cooked
1:14:40 - The Knicks are clear favorites in the East
1:24:08 - Reed Sheppard is a bust!
1:33:12 - VJ Edgecombe is Rookie of the Year!
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Dan asked an expert who covers each NBA team to make one prediction for this coming season. Here's what they said. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:20 - Atlanta Hawks
5:30 - Boston Celtics
6:14 - Brooklyn Nets
8:48 - Charlotte Hornets
10:26 - Chicago Bulls
11:56 - Cleveland Cavaliers
15:21 - Dallas Mavericks
17:35 - Denver Nuggets
19:52 - Detroit Pistons
23:15 - Golden State Warriors
25:18 - Houston Rockets
32:20 - Indiana Pacers
32:59 - Los Angeles Clippers
37:36 - Los Angeles Lakers
39:29 - Memphis Grizzlies
40:51 - Miami Heat
41:56 - Milwaukee Bucks
44:24 - Minnesota Timberwolves
45:53 - New Orleans Pelicans
47:23 - New York Knicks
52:13 - Oklahoma City Thunder
53:56 - Orlando Magic
55:56 - Philadelphia 76ers
59:56 - Phoenix Suns
1:01:43 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:03:09 - Sacramento Kings
1:03:57 - San Antonio Spurs
1:08:39 - Toronto Raptors
1:09:36 - Utah Jazz
1:15:28 - Washington Wizards
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Dan is joined by Samson Folk (@samfolkk) of Raptors Republic and Basketball, She Wrote for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors. SUBSCRIBE TO RAPTORS REPUBLIC HERE. https://www.youtube.com/raptorsrepublic. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:37 - Masai Ujiri’s exit
4:51 - Raptors pressure index
8:19 - Expectations for Scottie Barnes
17:27 - Brandon Ingram’s fit
23:37 - How RJ Barrett’s game will change
29:38 -Future of Immanuel Quickley
33:57 - How valuable is Jakob Poeltl
42:12 - Importance of Sandro Mamukelashvili
44:18 - The defensive ceiling
46:53 - Most important reserves
48:37 - Collin Murray-Boyles’ role
51:23 - Gradey Dick’s next steps
53:48 - Ja’Kobe Walter’s development
1:01:28 - Two-way lineups
1:04:26 - Biggest needs and strengths
1:07:27 - National view of the Raptors
1:10:27 - Top-10 rotation
1:12:01 - Wackadoodle lineups
1:13:02 - PREDICTIONS
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Dan and Grant go through their preseason NBA awards picks...WITH A TWIST for each one. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
6:00 - MVP
15:51 - MVP Wild Cards
18:01 - Defensive Player of the Year
23:50 - DPOY Wild Cards
25:16 - Rookie of the Year
30:27 - ROY Wild Cards
35:46 - Most Improved Player
44:31 - MIP Wild Cards
48:17 - Sixth Man of the Year
53:29 - SMOY Wild Cards
55:02 - Coach of the Year
58:31 - COY Wild Cards
1:00:31 - Executive of the Year
1:04:38 - EOY Wild Cards
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Dan and Grant drop their over/under and full record predictions for every NBA team in the Western Conference. JOIN OUR OVER/UNDER COMPETITION HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:47 - Dallas Mavericks
6:13 - Denver Nuggets
11:17 - Golden State Warriors
16:31 - Houston Rockets
23:06 - Los Angeles Clippers
27:57 - Los Angeles Lakers
34:38 - Memphis Grizzlies
39:06 - Minnesota Timberwolves
43:49 - New Orleans Pelicans
49:17 - Oklahoma City Thunder
55:09 - Phoenix Suns
1:04:17 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:10:12 - Sacramento Kings
1:18:23 - San Antonio Spurs
1:25:53 - Utah Jazz
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Dan is joined by Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) from CLNS Media and The Garden Report for a deep dive into the Boston Celtics. SUBSCRIBE TO THE GARDEN REPORT HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00- INTRO
1:42 - The Jayson Tatum timeline
7:58 - Celtics direction this season
13:43 - Anfernee Simons’ fit
18:13 - Will the Celtics play faster?
21:31 - Impact of Joe Mazzulla
25:11 - Derrick White and Jaylen Brown scaling up
33:08 - Will Hugo Gonzalez play?
35:36 - Josh Minnott is an x-factor
39:18 - Continued development of Neemias Queta
42:19 - Biggest strengths and weaknesses at center
48:55 - Is a leap coming for Payton Pritchard?
51:47 - Strengths and weaknesses, under the radar storylines
52:39 - Top-10 rotation
53:27 - Go-to crunch-time unit
54:10 - Wackadoodle lineups we want to see
55:00 - Importance of Sam Hauser
56:40 - PREDICTIONS
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Dan is joined by Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) from Locked On Heat and RealGM Radio for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Miami Heat. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKED ON HEAT. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:08 - Impact of last season
3:52 - The Heat’s timeline
6:54 - Will Miami play faster?
13:53 - Norman Powell’s fit
16:21 - The importance of Tyler Herro
20:37 - Continued development of Nikola Jovic
23:47 - Ceiling for Kel’el Ware
26:54 - The Bam Adebayo conundrum
29:52 - Pelle Larsson vs Jaime Jaquez Jr.
30:46 - Kasparas Jakucionis’ development
32:37 - Dru Smith and three-guard lineups
33:33 - Biggest needs, strength and under the radar storylines
35:49 - Top-10 rotation
36:55 - Go-to crunch time lineup
37:25 - Wackadoodle lineups we want to see
37:59 - PREDICTIONS
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Dan and Grant drop their over/under and full record predictions for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference. JOIN OUR OVER/UNDER COMPETITION HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
4:47 - Atlanta Hawks
8:46 - Boston Celtics
11:53 - Brooklyn Nets
14:31 - Charlotte Hornets
19:23 - Chicago Bulls
21:46 - Cleveland Cavaliers
25:51 - Detroit Pistons
30:10 - Indiana Pacers
33:21 - Miami Heat
39:12 - Milwaukee Bucks
43:16 - New York Knicks
49:15 - Orlando Magic
54:17 - Philadelphia 76ers
59:47 - Toronto Raptors
1:06:49 - Washington Wizards
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Dan is joined by Adam Mares (Adam_Mares) from DNVR Sports and the All NBA Podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Denver Nuggets. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ALL NBA PODCAST HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbCjMq1m6Kjok4OGuO7CSQ. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:00 - Lessons learned from last season
3:15 - The Cam Johnson fit
5:53 - Defensive changes under David Adelman
10:56 - The Jonas Valanciunas fit
18:51 - Continued development of Peyton Watson
21:07 - Future of Christian Braun
24:07 - Do the Nuggets need to take more threes?
25:48 - Expectations for Jamal Murray
27:56 - How much deeper is Denver?
35:21 - Biggest needs
36:22 - Aaron Gordon is flying under the radar
38:20 - Top-10 rotation
42:08 - Go-to crunch-time unit
43:27 - Wackadoodle lineups we want to see
44:46 - The Nuggets’ front office making a statement
50:15 - PREDICTIONS
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Dan is joined by Grant Hughes (@granthuhges) of the world-famous Hardwood Knocks NBA podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:28 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation
12:37 - Al Horford’s fit
17:29 - The defense
24:15 - The Jimmy Butler fit
30:31 - Expectations for Stephen Curry
34:45 - Expectations for Draymond Green
38:41 - Next frontier for Brandin Podziemski
42:18 - Quinten Post’s role
46:11 - Importance of Moses Moody
51:11 - Gui Santos’ role
52:33 - Steve Kerr contract situation
55:58 - Biggest need
59:24 - Under the radar storylines
1:01:35 - Top-10 rotation
1:06:37 - Go-to crunch-time unit
1:07:22 - Wackadoodle lineups we want to see
1:09:02 - The stakes for Brandin Podziemski
1:10:44 - PREDICTIONS
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Dan and Grant are joined by Lucas Kaplan (@lucaskaplan) from Nets Daily for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Brooklyn Nets. FOLLOW LUCAS' WORK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:32 - What is the Nets’ plan?
5:26 - The Cam Thomas situation
15:28 - Brooklyn’s draft philosophy
20:01 - The vision Egor Demin
22:18 - Outlook for Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf
26:00 - Will Drake Powell and Danny Wolf play?
30:08 - Picking the Nets’ most interesting prospect
33:37 - The Michael Porter Jr. transition
36:04 - What we learned about Jordi Fernandez
40:49 - The defensive identity
42:03 - Future of Nicolas Claxton
46:45 - Can Kobe Bufkin break out?
48:45 - The non-core youngsters
52:37 - Biggest needs
53:11 - Under the radar storylines
54:18 - Top-10 rotation
57:14 - Go-to closing lineup
59:02 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:03:02 - The Nets are mad scientists
1:05:22 - PREDICTIONS
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Dan is joined by Sarah Todd (@nbasarah) of the Deseret News and the Unsalvageable'podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Utah Jazz. SUBSCRIBE TO UNSALVAGEABLE HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:43 - Biggest takeaways from last season
5:48 - The future of Walker Kessler
12:57 - What’s next for Lauri Markkanen?
22:37 - Development of Ace Bailey
29:32 - The backcourt rotation
43:12 - Taylor Hendricks’ return
48:19 - Continued development of Kyle Fililpwski
51:27 - Can Cody Williams pop in Year 56:41 - Which vet plays the most?
1:01:17 Defensive improvement
1:03:32 - Under the radar storylines and Biggest need
1:04:36 - Top-10 rotation
1:08:30 - Go-to crunch lineup
1:10:12 - Wackadoodle lineups we want to see
1:11:51 - John Tonje expectations
1:13:26 - PREDICTIONS
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Dan and Grant are joined by Andrew "GMAC" Claudio (@andrewjclaudio_) of Knicks Film School for a deep dive into the 2025-26 New York Knicks. SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 -Intro
2:13 - The Thibodeau firing
7:27 - Tactical changes under Mike Brown
10:43 - Who should start?
17:56 - Josh Hart’s fit
21:55 - How will the Knicks flesh out the roster?
25:35 - Jordan Clarkson’s fit
28:10 - Importance of Guerschon Yabusele
32:35 - Can Jalen Brunson adapt?
37:56 - Karl-Anthony Towns’ playmaking
40:50 - Future of Mikal Bridges
46:25 - OG Anunoby’s offensive role
49:11 - The Knicks’ depth
53:01 - New York’s youngsters
1:02:18 - Biggest needs
1:03:26 - Under-the-radar storyline
1:05:25 - Top-10 rotation
1:06:53 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:08:59 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:11:42 - PREDICTIONS
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Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Liberty Ballers, Forbes, FanSided AND Bleacher Report for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers. FOLLOW HIS WORK AT LIBERTY BALLERS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
3:17 - End of the Quentin Grimes saga / The offseason
11:59 - What is the Sixers’ direction?
15:50 - Expectations for Joel Embiid
19:06 - The Sixers’ play style moving forward
23:20 - Three-guard and four-guard lineups
28:16 - Impact of VJ Edgecombe
33:48 - Continued development of Jared McCain
36:56 - Future of Justin Edwards
39:58 - The secondary big man rotation
41:26 - Continued development of Adem Bona
46:08 - What is the Sixers’ urgency level on the trade market?
49:48 - Is Paul George underrated?
53:54 - Joel Embiid’s offensive role
55:54 - Sixers biggest needs
57:41 - Under-the-radar storylines
58:44 - Top-10 rotation
1:00:49 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:01:58 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:04:12 - Kyle Lowry + NBA positivity
1:08:24 - PREDICTIONS
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Dan and Grant drop their biggest questions, takeaways and observations entering NBA training camp on the heels of EVERY team having their 2025 Media Day. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:226 - Al Horford to the Warriors
5:56 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation
8:57 - The Quentin Grimes
14:02 - Are the Sixers going to be healthy?
19:47 - Will Jayson Tatum play this year?
23:45 - Is Giannis Antetokounmpo trolling us all?
31:52 - The Kevin Durant talk
33:19 - The West is big, man
40:08 - Dereck Lively II and Victor Wembanyama are growing
42:32 - Can anyone catch Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year
44:07 - Future of Walker Kessler
49:18 - Are the Memphis Grizzlies in trouble?1
51:49 - Desmond Bane’s impact on Orlando’s offense
55:42 - Who should the Knicks start?
1:00:57 - Jalen Williams’ injury timeline
1:02:35 - Will LeBron James retire?
1:09:01 - Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
1:31:28 - The Trail Blazers are complicated
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At LONG LAST, Dan and Grant drop their 2025 offseason grades for every NBA team in the Western Conference. Check out the Eastern Conference grades here. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO / Criteria
3:17 - Dallas Mavericks
10:39 - Houston Rockets
16:37 - Fred VanVleet injury
30:05 - Memphis Grizzlies
39:52 - New Orleans Pelicans
47:43 - San Antonio Spurs
56:35 - Denver Nuggets
1:05:57 - Minnesota Timberwolves
1:13:53 - Oklahoma City Thunder
1:20:28 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:29:28 - Utah Jazz
1:38:22 - Golden State Warriors
1:47:01 - Los Angeles Clippers
1:54:02 - Los Angeles Lakers
2:08:37 - Phoenix Suns
2:18:29 - Sacramento Kings
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Dan is joined by Jason Patt (@bullsjay) from the Cash Considerations podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Chicago Bulls. SUBSCRIBE TO CASH CONSIDERATIONS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:17 - What is the Bulls’ direction?
6:03 - Billy Donovan extension / Offensive style
11:03 - Can Josh Giddey be a star?
24:07 - The Isaac Okoro trade and fit
28:53 - Future of Coby White
35:19 - Tre Jones / the guard rotation
39:28 - Continued development of Matas Buzelis
48:29 - The center rotation / Future of Nikola Vucevic
50:51 - Will the Bulls make a trade?
54:54 - Early impressions of Noa Essengue
58:13 - Patrick Williams, other youngsters
1:02:27 - Biggest needs
1:04:54 - Under the radar storylines
1:06:27 - Top-10 rotation
1:09:17 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:10:40 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:11:57 - PREDICTIONS
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Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) from The Kings Herald for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Sacramento Kings. CHECK OUT THE KINGS HERALD HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 -INTRO
1:07 - The Kings’ direction
2:21 - The Doug Christie hire
6:45 - Dennis Schroder’s fit
10:47 - Future of Malik Monk
14:58 - The Russell Westbrook rumors
15:38 - Jonathan Kuminga rumors
17:16 - Future of Keon Ellis
22:18 - The Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan fits
28:02 - Impact of Doug Christie’s coaching style
29:46 - Frontcourt rotation, Development of Isaac Jones and Maxime Raynaud
34:21 - Next frontier for Keegan Murray
39:20 - Will Keegan Murray get an extension?
43:53 - The Domantas Sabonis dilemma
49:15 - How can the Kings overachieve?
50:51- Will the Kings tear it down?
52:23 - Early impressions of Nique Clifford
53:58 - Development of Devin Carter
55:48 - Biggest need
57:36 - Under the radar storylines
59:35 - Top-10 rotation
1:00:34 - Go-to starting lineup
1:01:35 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:03:07 - PREDICTIONS
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Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper/@caitlinmaycooper) from 'Basketball, She Wrote" for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Indiana Pacers. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE ON PATREON. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:27 - The transformation of the Pacers
10:10 - Covering the NBA Finals
12:51 - The Tyrese Halliburton recovery
16:36 - The loss of Myles Turner
20:38 - Playing five-out vs four-out
23:26 - Isaiah Jackson’s return
25:18 - Jay Huff’s fit
28:38 - Will James Wiseman have a role?
30:40 - Pascal Siakam-Obi Toppin minutes
34:17 - Continued development of Bennedict Mathurin
42:33 - Andrew Nembhard as the lead guard
46:33 - What makes the Pacers defense special?
48:06 - The Andrew Nembhard-Pascal Siakam dynamic
50:45 - Can Aaron Nesmith get even better?
55:59 - Future of Jarace Walker
59:40 -Pascal Siakam falling down/transition defense
1:01:39 - Ben Sheppard
1:04:25 - Johnny Furphy, Taelon Peter, Kam Jones, RayJ Dennis
1:10:49 - Biggest needs
1:13:12 - Under the radar storyline
1:15:31 - Top-10 rotation
1:17:04 - Go-to closing lineup
1:18:18 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:19:50 - PREDICTIONS
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