A detailed look at the offseasons for the New Orleans Pelicans ($24 million in projected cap space), Washington Wizards ($30 million projected, 14:15), Denver Nuggets ($31 million projected, 29:00), Memphis Grizzlies ($26 million projected, 44:30), Sacramento Kings ($30 million projected, 1:00:00) and Orlando Magic ($44 million projected, 1:16:00).
With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux of RealGM, The Athletic and the Sporting News (@DannyLeroux).
Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) are joined by Dan Feldman (@DanFeldmanNBA) of NBC and Kevin Pelton (@KPelton) of ESPN for the second annual mock offseason. Nate is the player agent while Danny, Dan, and Kevin are GMs for the NBA teams to find a home for all of the big name (and some smaller name) free agents in a simulation of the upcoming offseason.
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Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) are joined by Dan Feldman (@DanFeldmanNBA) of NBC and Kevin Pelton (@KPelton) of ESPN for the second annual mock offseason. Nate is the player agent while Danny, Dan, and Kevin are GMs for the NBA teams to find a home for all of the big name (and some smaller name) free agents in a simulation of the upcoming offseason.
Part 1:
Part 2:
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The Serge Ibaka trade, Thaddeus Young to IND (17:30), the puzzling Marco Belinelli trade, Phoenix's trade with Sacramento for Marquese Chriss, and of course analysis of every pick in the first round (29:30). Includes the Celtics' Jaylen Brown shocker, Kris Dunn to Minnesota, Jamal Murray falling to Denver as part of their great night, and everything else. Plus our favorite second round picks.
With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux of RealGM, The Athletic and the Sporting News (@DannyLeroux).
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Derrick Rose is traded to the Knicks for Robin Lopez, Jerian Grant, and Jose Calderon. Danny dislikes the trade for New York, but Nate isn't as down on this trade for the Knicks as some, and dislikes it for the Bulls. Plus (25:00) thoughts on the three-way deal between the Pacers, Jazz, and Hawks involving Jeff Teague, George Hill, and the No. 12 pick. We finish up going through some news and rumors.
With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux of RealGM, The Athletic and the Sporting News (@DannyLeroux).
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After losing in the NBA Finals, what will the Golden State Warriors do this offseason? They can potentially get to $27 million in space, but is it worth it if they can't sign Kevin Durant? Should they match on Harrison Barnes, a restricted free agent? Move on from Andrew Bogut? What about some of the lesser free agents like Mo Speights and Leandro Barbosa?
Then (38:00), the Cleveland Cavaliers' offseason. What are LeBron's options for re-signing, how much will JR Smith get in free agency, should the Cavs match on Matthew Dellavedova? What will their tax situation be, and what options do they have with their cap exceptions to get more reinforcements for next year?
Then, news discussion including some possible destinations for Greg Monroe (1:02:00).
With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux of RealGM, The Athletic and the Sporting News (@DannyLeroux).
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Video scouting guru Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) of DraftExpress and the Vertical with a detailed breakdown of players at the top of the draft. He and Nate Duncan debate Ben Simmons vs. Brandon Ingram for the number one pick (Mike likes Ingram). We looked at Jaylen Brown and whether Duncan is too high on him (22:00). and then (26:00) Mike gives his preferred selection for each of the teams at the top half of the lottery. We also talk both domestic and international sleepers (47:30), and then give some of our personal worst misses and greatest hits from the past couple years and what we can learn from those (53:00)
With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).
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A full wrap-up of perhaps the biggest NBA game since 1984. We talk about the overall impression of the series, the Cavs' unbelievable comeback, and how it took everyone at their absolute best to pull the upset. We also have postgame audio from LeBron James, Stephen Curry, JR Smith, Steve Kerr, and Tyronn Lue about the key moments of the game. Plus a full breakdown of the last 6 minutes of the game, where it went wrong for the Warriors and how the Cavs were able to squeeze out just enough offense to win it.
With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux of RealGM, The Athletic and the Sporting News (@DannyLeroux).
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We break down another ridiculous LeBron James performance to get us to a Game 7. Why the suddenly hobbled Warriors are looking vulnerable. Does Cleveland have the two best players in the series right now? Who is the MVP? And what adjustments can the Warriors make?
At 36:30 we look at Kentucky combo guard Jamal Murray, one of the better shooters to come out of college in a long time.
With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux of RealGM, The Athletic and the Sporting News (@DannyLeroux).
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NBA Cap guru Larry Coon (@LarryCoon) on the 2016 cap spike, the issues for a potential work stoppage in 2017, and Sports Business Classroom. At 32:00, a scouting report on Jaylen Brown. Why Nate really likes him in spite of some really bad statistical translations. Then (55:00), a look at the Phoenix Suns offseason, how they can use their projected $28 million in cap space. Can they clear up the logjam in the backcourt with Eric Bledsoe, Brandon Knight, and Devin Booker? Plus, a look at the issues created by their three first-round picks this year.
With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux of RealGM, The Athletic and the Sporting News (@DannyLeroux).
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