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We go through some of the main themes that have emerged for the other 15 teams in the league, taking 4 minutes for each team. In order: SAS, POR, DAL, LAC, SAC, DEN, OKC, UTA, HOU, NOP, BOS, TOR, NYK, IND, WAS.

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With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

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A fun clash of styles with Philly throttling Atlanta late, then we hit briefly on Golden State stanching the bleeding against a wounded New Orleans team (fewer combat metaphors in the actual pod). Then a look at the Knicks’ comeback win over the Bulls and our impressions so far of RJ Barrett, and finally how the Kings fell to 0-4 in a slugfest against the Nuggets.

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With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

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We hit every, yes EVERY game to some extent on the real opening night, as at least one of us saw at least some of every game and we remark on what most interested us. In order: CHI/CHA, DET/IND, CLE/ORL, MIN/BRK, MEM/MIA, BOS/PHI, WAS/DAL, NYK/SAS, OKC/UTA, SAC/PHX, DEN/POR.

Then we finish our season predictions, recorded before tonight’s action. DPOY, ROY, 6MOY, and some of our own unofficial awards like Sophomore of the Year, most surprising/disappointing teams/players, and Executive and Not Executive of the Year,

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With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

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We take a look at the opening night games and what they might portend for the season to come, including how the LeBron and AD pairing looked, how Kawhi fit in with the Clippers’ established players, the ex-Lakers in New Orleans, and Pascal Siakam’s role as the new star in Toronto.

Then we go through the first part of our NBA predictions, including win totals for all teams, playoff seeds, playoff predictions, MVP, Coach of the Year, and a few other random predictions.

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With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

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Zion Williamson is out 6-8 weeks with a meniscus injury. How does that impact the outlook for him and the Pels this year? Then we look at all the extensions reached in the last few days, including Bradley Beal, Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray, Jaylen Brown, Domantas Sabonis, Buddy Hield, and Taurean Prince.

We run through preseason roster moves and injuries, then look at the latest developments in the NBA/China saga including Adam Silver’s remarks that the Chinese government demanded the firing of Daryl Morey, LeBron James’ comments being used in Chinese propaganda, and the hit to the Rockets’ bottom line from losing sponsors.

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With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

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We take a look at the new-look Golden State Warriors with beat writer Anthony Slater of the Athletic (0:50). Can Draymond Green prop up a leaky defense? Who makes this team and who is going to play at the back end of the rotation? Will the D’Angelo Russell move work out? And how low is Nate actually going below the under of 48.5 wins, and why?

Then Adam Mares of DNVR Nuggets and Locked on Nuggets examines whether the Denver Nuggets can take the next step this year (1:21:07). That starts with centerpiece Nikola Jokic. Then we talk through what to expect with new additions Michael Porter, Jr. and Jerami Grant, plus whether Gary Harris and Will Barton can bounce back. Finally we discuss whether last year’s defensive performance will improve or regress and give our predictions.

Then, making his long-awaited debut, Your Friendly Bullsblogger Matt Bernhardt, @BullsBlogger (2:37:25). We hit on the Bulls’ chances of making the playoffs this year, how new additions Thaddeus Young and Tomas Satoransky fit in, whether Coby White will figure this year, and if key youngs Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen can improve significantly this year. Plus no discussion with Matt would be complete without some Jim Boylen talk.

With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

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Mason Ginsberg joins to discuss the Pelicans’ upcoming season. How has Zion looked in preseason, how do Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram fit into the mix, who will close games for this group, and how good can the defense be with talent but also inexperience? Plus we make predictions for the Pels season.

Then Ethan Strauss on LeBron James’ comments on China and Daryl Morey, plus his thoughts on how players and coaches should handle this situation and where we think Steve Kerr has gone awry.

Finally Brian Lewis of the New York Post looks at the Nets’ season, including KD’s outlook for playing this year, whether they’re improved over last year without KD, the playing time battles on the wing and at center, and finally predictions for the Nets this year.

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We wade a lot deeper into the NBA’s quagmire in China with expert Bill Bishop. Topics include: Evaluating the NBA’s response; how the NBA has handled this situation compared to others doing business in China; where that apologetic Weibo message came from; whether the outrage in China was real or manufactured, whether the NBA has any leverage in this situation; how this situation can resolve, and Bill’s advice for Adam Silver. Plus Bill gets into a ton of geopolitical background on these issues.

Then Chris Herrington joins to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies’ upcoming season. Topics: what should we expect from tentpoles Jaren Jackson, Jr and Ja Morant, how will their system change under new coach Taylor Jenkins, who is going to play on the wings for this team, and where do we expect the Grizzlies to end up this season.



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Tim Cato, Mavs beat writer for the Athletic, joins for the Dallas Mavericks season outlook. We look at Luka Doncic and how he can take the next step to All-Star level, how Kristaps Porzingis has looked so far in his return from ACL surgery, and what pieces fit best around their two core pieces in the rotation. Plus, what key aspect of Rick Carlisle’s coaching will have to change for the Mavs to make the playoffs? Then we give our predictions for the 2019-20 Mavericks season.



With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

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Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News joins to look at the San Antonio Spurs season. He discusses what Dejounte Murray looks like in camp, how the Spurs will build out their guard rotation with DeMar DeRozan, Derrick White, Lonnie Walker and co., whether the Spurs offense can sustain with their midrange-heavy attack, and give our predictions for the Spurs season.

Then Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com on the Cavs. Among the topics: What will they look like under John Beilein; How is Darius Garland looking in camp; Was Collin Sexton’s hot close to the year sustainable; Will Kevin Love get traded; and will this again be one of the worst defenses of all-time?



With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

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Jovan Buha, Clippers beat writer for the Athletic, joins with another deep dive on a Western contender. We spend a lot of time on how the rotation shakes out, including why Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell may not play as much or close games this year. He gives us the latest on Kawhi and PG’s health status and handicaps which of the Clippers’ wings will emerge with the biggest roles. Finally we talk which teams the Clippers match up with best and worst in the West and give our predictions for the season.

With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

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We recap a few takeaways from yesterday’s preseason action, including Zion Williamson’s debut in Atlanta, discuss Kyle Lowry’s 1-year, $31 million extension in Toronto, and hit on the rest of the camp news.

Then Darius Soriano joins for well over an hour to discuss the LA Lakers upcoming season. How will Anthony Davis be used, what to expect from LeBron’s age 35 season, can Rajon Rondo ruin the whole thing, how will the Lakers’ rotation shake out, and much more. We also hit on their expected strengths and weaknesses and give our predictions for the season.

With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

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Derek Bodner of the Athletic joins to discuss the Sixers this season. We look at whether replacing JJ Redick and Jimmy Butler with Al Horford and Josh Richardson is an upgrade, which of their young players can crack the rotation, how the Sixers and Bucks match up, whether Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons can take the next step, and make our predictions for the Sixers season.

Then in a short solo session Nate tries to wrap his head around the controversy stemming from Daryl Morey’s tweet about Hong Kong.

With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

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Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins to discuss the Kemba for Kyrie swap, whether Boston’s wing trio of Tatum, Brown, and Hayward can bounce back, what happens at center, and make predictions for the Celtics season.

Then Dan Feldman discusses what, if anything whatsoever, is different about the Pistons this year. We try to break down how they’ve improved, how the wing rotation will work out, which of their young players can contribute, and prediction the Pistons’ record.

With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

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We take a look at the rebuilt Knicks with Jared Dubin and try to parse out how this mix of veterans and young prospects will look on the floor in 2019-20. Particular attention is paid to RJ Barrett and Mitchell Robinson, as well as projecting the Knicks’ rotation this season.

Then Rahat Huq wraps his head around James Harden’s 2017 MVP usurper Russell Westbrook joining the Rockets, and we attempt to answer whether he will be an upgrade on Chris Paul and what holes Daryl Morey might have to upgrade during the season.

Finally Spencer Percy on the Kemba Walker saga and what to expect from the Hornets in his absence, plus the futures of Dwayne Bacon, Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, and Terry Rozier.

With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

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Western Conference Over/Under time. We spend a ton of time debating some of the more vexing teams in the West with so much turnover. Then we discuss our disagreements and pick our 5 best bets on the board among the 30 teams.

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Time to look at 2019-20 over/unders. Where do we most disagree with the conventional wisdom on how these teams will finish, and who do Danny and Nate think is overrated or underrated by Vegas? And which was the annual team that Nate convinced Danny to switch his pick on?

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Danny joins for the first time in awhile to catch up on news, including the NBA’s new tampering rules, the idea of 1 free throw per shooting foul in the G-League, the Magic exercising Markelle Fultz’s option and his participating in training camp, and the rest of the “September surprises.”

Then James Ham of NBC Sports on the Kings. We discuss the evolution of De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley, the Kings’ newfound depth, how Luke Walton’s system will affect this Kings roster, and make our predictions for their season.

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Another huge THREE TEAM Season Outlook. First, David Locke, Jazz radioman and creator of the Locked on Podcast Network, joins to discuss the acquisition of Mike Conley, how Donovan Mitchell can take the next step, whether Rudy Gobert can keep this an elite defense, a potentially underrated issue for the Jazz next season, and much more.

Then Albert Nahmad, a preeminent capologist and also Heat observer, joins to discuss the NBA’s modifications to the Nene contract with the Rockets for a few minutes, then pivot to the Heat’s offseason and how the new Butler-centric roster will shake out. Albert has some unique cap analysis as always.

Finally Blake Murphy on the NBA champion Toronto Raptors. We hit on how much of their 17-5 record without Kawhi Leonard last season can carry over into this year, where Pascal Siakam can move forward into All-Star status, and give our predictions for the Raptors season.



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A massive, epic three-man Washington Wizards preview pod with Fred Katz of the Athletic DC and long-suffering Wizards observer Mike Prada of SB Nation. We discuss the overall direction of the franchise and prospects for a Bradley Beal trade, the big changes in the front office, and finally some of the rotation battles this season We follow up with predictions for the 2019-20 season

Then Michael Schwartz, founder of Valley of the Suns and current ESPNer, joins for the Phoenix Suns outlook. Topic include the next steps for Booker and Ayton, the Suns’ offseason moves and draft picks, where Monty Williams can improve this team, and more. Then we give our predictions for the Suns’ season.

With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

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