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1½ hours
Aug 30, 2018
187 - Southeast Division Preview for 2018-19 Season (ATL, CHA, MIA, ORL, WAS) / NBA preview #SZN is upon us!
187 - Southeast Division Preview for 2018-19 Season (ATL, CHA, MIA, ORL, WAS) / NBA preview #SZN is upon us! Hardwood Knocks tips off its division-by-division breakdown with the ever-awesome Adam Spinella (@Spinella14), the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Washington & Jefferson college, in addition to a contributor for BBallBreakdown and NBA Math itself. Dan gave him the option of where to start, and Adam, being the hero that he is, selected the Southeast division. So, on this episode, we're breaking down all things Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. - - For the outline-obsessed, here's how this will work from now until the end of time: We'll go over 2017-18 vitals before diving into the following topics: - - Best offseason move - Worst offseason move/Biggest offseason loss - Player most likely to break out (rookies included) - Player most likely to be traded - Will each team have a better offense or defense? - Playoffs or nah? - What's the ceiling for reach team, regardless of their postseason status? (i.e. record predictions) - Ready? Set? Leggo! - - Be sure to check out Part I of this mini-series. And as always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 minutes
Jul 28, 2018
Magic are a playoff team with Nick Gryniewicz / The guys are back with a special episode. Kevin is joined
Magic are a playoff team with Nick Gryniewicz / The guys are back with a special episode. Kevin is joined by Nick Gryniewicz (@ESPN580Nick) from ESPN 580 Orlando. Topics include Vince Carter signing with Atlanta for his 21st and possibly last season, CJ vs. KD on Twitter & all things Magic. How good of value is Aaron Gordonâs contract? Is this the year Nick Vucevic finally gets moved? How encouraged are we by Jonathan Issac & Mo Bamba after summer league, and can the Magic really make the playoffs? Leave us a review on iTunes & weâll read it on the show!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
52 minutes
Jul 12, 2018
Free Agency In The East / Kevin and Justin are back with a midweek episode talking about the less than
Free Agency In The East / Kevin and Justin are back with a midweek episode talking about the less than exciting "NBA free agency" in the Eastern Conference:Nets: Ed Davis, 1-year $4.4 million, Joe Harris 2-years $16 million, Pacers: Tyreke Evans, 1-year $12 million, Kyle OâQuinn 1-year $4.5 million, Doug McDermott 3-years $22 million.Bucks: Ersan Ilyasova 3-years, $21 million and Brook Lopez at a VERY team friendly deal. Knicks: Mario Hezjonia, 1-year $6.5 millionCeltics: Aaron Baynes, 2-years $11 million.76ers: JJ Redick, 1-year $13 million, Amir Johnson 1-year deal, Nemanji Bejlinca 1-year deal, Add Wilson Chandler via trade, Wizards: Jeff Green, 1-year $2.5 million, Dwight Howard 1-year $5.3 millionMagic: Aaron Gordon, 4-years $84 million, Isaiah Briscoe 1-year deal Raptors: Fred VanVleet 2-years, $18 millionHornets: Tony Parker, 2-years $10 millionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
55 minutes
Jul 1, 2018
#NBAFreeAgency 2018 / They guys are back to talk about the NBA free agency! they decide to talk about the
#NBAFreeAgency 2018 / They guys are back to talk about the NBA free agency! they decide to talk about the "set in stone" moves first then work towards the unknown. first on their list, Marcin Gortat getting traded to the L.A Clippers for Doc Rivers Son, Austin Rivers. Then, They work over to what this trade means for Deandre Jordan's Future and how he is "Verbally agreed" (again) with the Dallas Mavericks. After that its on to Thad Young and how he was smart to pick up his player option, and how that could hurt the Pacers chances of getting Aaron Gordon. Which they then get into talking about Aaron Gordon and if the Magic will just match ant offer he gets. Last, its all about Kawhi Leonard.... is he going to LA... and what can the Spurs pry away from the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1½ hours
Jun 19, 2018
Jaren Jackson, Jr. Scouting Report; ORL Offseason Outlook, News / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. -
Jaren Jackson, Jr. Scouting Report; ORL Offseason Outlook, News / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - We take a look at perhaps the most "modern" of the big men in this draft, Jaren Jackson, Jr. Does his shooting, switchability, and shot blocking outweight concerns about his scoring and rebounding potential? Then we examine Orlando's offseason, a more interesting one than many realize? Which player should they take at number 6, what should they be willing to pay for Aaron Gordon in restircted free agency, do they move towards the playoffs or continue rebuilding, and much more. - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.
58 minutes
Jun 15, 2018
Michael Porter Jr.âs Injuries and Kevin Knoxâs Rise. Plus: Ringer Fans on the Grizzlies, Magic, and Bulls | Draft Class
Michael Porter Jr.âs Injuries and Kevin Knoxâs Rise. Plus: Ringer Fans on the Grizzlies, Magic, and Bulls | Draft Class (Ep. 290) / The Ringerâs Kevin OâConnor, Jonathan Tjarks, and Danny Chau discuss the puzzling news surrounding Michael Porter Jr.âs injuries (1:08) and the potential rise of former Kentucky forward Kevin Knox (7:26). Then, they bring on resident Memphis Grizzlies fan Chris Vernon (15:31), resident Orlando Magic fan Kevin Clark (32:09), and resident Chicago Bulls fan Tommy Alter (43:43) to discuss their respective teams' draft possibilities. - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 minutes
Jun 13, 2018
LOPN NBA Mock Draft Picks 1-6: Phoenix, Sacramento, Atlanta, Memphis, Dallas and Orlando / The Locked on Podcast Network
LOPN NBA Mock Draft Picks 1-6: Phoenix, Sacramento, Atlanta, Memphis, Dallas and Orlando / The Locked on Podcast Network presents the 2018 NBA Mock Draft with expert draft analysis from SI.com Jeremy Woo plus Locked on NBA hosts Josh Lloyd and Jake Madison evaluate the picks. - In the first edition of the NBA Mock Draft we get the 1st 6 picks of the draft.  Will Phoenix follow suit and take DeAndre Ayton as everyone expects or will they take the most heralded European ever to enter the NBA Luca Doncic?  Will anyone surprise with an unexpected pick and will anyone slip? - Find out on the Locked on Podcast Network NBA Mock Draft Picks 1-6 - Each day of the Mock Draft at 2pm Eastern their will be a Reddit AMA on NBA Reddit.  - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
May 30, 2018
#147 - How should the Sixers react to the Bryan Colangelo Twitter saga? / In this episode of The NBA
#147 - How should the Sixers react to the Bryan Colangelo Twitter saga? / In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss the report about Sixers team president Bryan Colangelo allegedly using burner Twitter accounts to trash players, coaches and executives around the league.If the Sixers discover Colangelo is behind the accounts, is there any way he keeps his job? What if he isn't the one responsible for the accounts, but someone close to him is? How does this affect the team's offseason outlook?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and some of the NBA's latest coaching hires, including Steve Clifford to the Orlando Magic and Mike Budenholzer to the Milwaukee Bucks.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
1½ hours
May 30, 2018
165 - Cavs-Warriors Finals Primer, Colangelo/76ers Twitter Scandal, Magic Hire Clifford / Hardwood Knocks drops their officially official primer and
165 - Cavs-Warriors Finals Primer, Colangelo/76ers Twitter Scandal, Magic Hire Clifford / Hardwood Knocks drops their officially official primer and preview for Cavaliers-Warriors, Round 4. But before they get to NBA Finals anatomization and predictions, they must first navigate their way through the most 2018 scandal ever. - - On the heels of a report from The Ringer's Ben Detrick that suggests Philadelphia 76ers president Bryan Colangelo has five secret Twitter accounts dedicated to serving his own agenda, Andy and Dan discuss all the various forms of potential fallout. The accounts in question haven't been confirmed as Colangelo's, but the evidence seems pretty damning. And given how critical these burners were of everyone from Joel Embiid and Markelle Fultz, to Sam Hinkie and Masai Ujiri, it stands to reason all this could ultimately cost Colangelo his job. - - Will it also cost the Sixers a shot at signing LeBron James and Paul George? Should we give Colangelo the benefit of the doubt in this instance? Is this the craziest NBA storyline in recent memory? - - After blitzing through this, Andy and Dan offer their thoughts on the Magic hiring Steve Clifford as their new head coach. And then, from there, it's NBA Finals time. Do the Cavaliers have a chance? What are the implications of every possible Finals outcome? What tactical adjustments will the Warriors and Cavs make as the series goes on? We talk about it all! - - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
May 21, 2018
#143 - Our post-lottery 2018 NBA mock draft / In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and
#143 - Our post-lottery 2018 NBA mock draft / In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) take turns making picks for each of the lottery teams in the 2018 NBA draft.Who should the Phoenix Suns select at No. 1? Should the Memphis Grizzlies prioritize fit next to Mike Conley and Marc Gasol at No. 4? Is Trae Young a lock to go to the Orlando Magic at No. 6? What holes should the Los Angeles Clippers address with their pair of late-lottery picks?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
36 minutes
Apr 16, 2018
LOCKED ON NBA - 4/16/18 - Biggest Stories, Local Experts - Playoffs Opening Weekend And Fired Coaches / Host Josh
LOCKED ON NBA - 4/16/18 - Biggest Stories, Local Experts - Playoffs Opening Weekend And Fired Coaches / Host Josh Lloyd talks about the Pelicans big win over the Trail Blazers with Jake Madison of Locked On Pelicans, then chats with Tony East of Locked On Pacers about the massive upset in Game 1 (9:21), and finally checks in on the Magic and Knicks about the recently vacated head coaching spots (17:43). - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Apr 12, 2018
153 - Hornacek/Vogel Fired, Previewing 1st Round of Playoffs, Final Report Cards / Andy and Dan break down what will
153 - Hornacek/Vogel Fired, Previewing 1st Round of Playoffs, Final Report Cards / Andy and Dan break down what will happen in the aftermath of the Knicks firing Jeff Hornacek and the Magic canning Frank Vogel. They then rank which of the current head-coaching vacancies around the league are most appealing (MIL/NYK/PHX/ORL) before deciding whether the Pistons and/or Hornets are also on course for sideline shakeups. - From there, Hardwood Knocks officially belly flops into playoff mode. Andy and Dan dissect and predict each of the eight first-round matchups, while simultaneously delivering their end-of-the-year report-card grades for all 16 postseason squads. - Grab your crap-happens-proof listening device. It's time to get real, and busy, and then real busy. - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
Apr 9, 2018
NBA Tank-A-Thon With Keith Smith / Kevin had to take off so Justin brought on Keith Smith to talk about
NBA Tank-A-Thon With Keith Smith / Kevin had to take off so Justin brought on Keith Smith to talk about the NBA's tanking teams: Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, and Pheonix Suns! Keith is a Celtics fan so they quickly hit on their playoff situation without the stars but then get right back to the Tanks. They talk about which team could bounce back the fastest, if the taking is starting to be fixed, and which each team should pick between DeAndre Ayton Luka Doncic. They also hit Hot takes from Reddit where they Justin asks if Brad Stevens is coach of the year and if the Raptors are the most unlucky team in the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1½ hours
Mar 26, 2018
#124 - Charting a path forward for Eastern Conference tankers / Does Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince project as a
#124 - Charting a path forward for Eastern Conference tankers / Does Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince project as a No. 1 scorer someday? What should the Orlando Magic do with Aaron Gordon in free agency? Should the Brooklyn Nets offer D'Angelo Russell an extension? How much should the Chicago Bulls be willing to match on an offer sheet for Zach LaVine? Should the New York Knicks effectively punt on the 2018-19 season with Kristaps Porzingis recovering from a torn ACL? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
1½ hours
Mar 26, 2018
Young Prospects Season in Review: MIL, ATL, CHA, MIA, ORL, WAS; Kyrie/Steph Hurt / Click to subscribe via RSS feed
Young Prospects Season in Review: MIL, ATL, CHA, MIA, ORL, WAS; Kyrie/Steph Hurt / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - So we kind of deviated from the plan on this one. We started off thinking we'd a prospect review for all 15 teams in the East, but then realized that was WAY too much for one podcast. So we look at the youngs for Milwaukee, Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Orlando, and Washington this season. Oh, and then we talked in detail about the Curry and Irving injuries at the end after we initially said we wouldn't. - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.
1 hour
Mar 22, 2018
146 - MAILBAG: Kawhi-Spurs Sadz, Kyrie Injury, LeBron is Good, Crunch-Time Kings / MAIIIIIIIL TIME! - You asked. Andy and
146 - MAILBAG: Kawhi-Spurs Sadz, Kyrie Injury, LeBron is Good, Crunch-Time Kings / MAIIIIIIIL TIME! - You asked. Andy and Dan answered. - This week's mailbag covers LeBron James' greatness at Age 33; Kyrie Irving's potentially season-ending knee injury; persisting awkwardness between Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs; De'Aaron Fox's under-the-radar crunch-time performance; Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury and its impact on the Bucks; a totally real Stephen Curry vs. Magic Johnson debate; the Cavaliers' rising stock; the Raptors' chances of making the NBA Finals; Andrew Wiggins' trade value; and so much more! - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Feb 10, 2018
#114 - 2018 NBA trade deadline recap / How will the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers mesh? Do they stand a chance
#114 - 2018 NBA trade deadline recap / How will the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers mesh? Do they stand a chance against the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors or Golden State Warriors? How will Isaiah Thomas fit with the Los Angeles Lakers? Why did the Orlando Magic sell low on Elfrid Payton? Are the New York Knicks heading in the right direction? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
1½ hours
Feb 7, 2018
Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 57 â Who will be the buyers and the sellers at the deadline?
Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 57 â Who will be the buyers and the sellers at the deadline? Updates for Celtics, Knicks, Magic and La / Which teams do we think will be most aggressive in the trade market this week? How seriously should we take the Celtics in terms of their postseason potential? The Knicks are struggling to win games at the pace they were last month. What is going in with them? What should they be evaluating right now? We picked a bad week to watch the Magic because Aaron Gordon did not play. What were are observations? This season in Orlando is still mostly about Aaaron Gordon, but we enjoyed watching some of their other players this week. The Lakers had an impressive win in OKC on Sunday. They seem to be heading towards a crossroads offseason this summer. How did what we saw this week inform us about what they might evaluating heading towards the summer? And who got our awards this week? Listen and find out. All of this and more. Follow us on Twitter: @willis_glen / @LawtonWillis / @presspodcast Follow us on FaceBook: @fullcourtpressnba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1½ hours
Feb 5, 2018
133 - Nikola Mirotic Trade and Eastern Conference Trade Deadline Preview, Part I / The NBA's Feb. 8 trade deadline
133 - Nikola Mirotic Trade and Eastern Conference Trade Deadline Preview, Part I / The NBA's Feb. 8 trade deadline is bearing down upon us like a bat out of hell, and Hardwood Knocks has some thoughtz and feelz about it. - Dan is joined by NBA Math's own Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) to provide a quick recap and breakdown of the Nikola Mirotic tradeâspoiler: the Bulls trade a pick, because they always trade a pickâbefore getting into a deadline primer for the Eastern Conference's lottery teams. (Sorry, Pistons fans. Your squad falls into the lottery category, even after the Blake Griffin deal.) - Be sure to check out Hardwood Knocks' trade-deadline breakdown for the Western Conference as well. But enough of that. Let's fire up the trade machine and see what deals we can come up with for the Hawks, Magic, Bulls, Nets, Hornets, Knicks and Pistons! - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jan 31, 2018
Love Out, Mirotic NOT Traded, Wall Injury, 15 in 60 Part 2 (East) / Click to subscribe via RSS feed
Love Out, Mirotic NOT Traded, Wall Injury, 15 in 60 Part 2 (East) / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - We look at the impact of Kevin Love's broken hand and an underrated aspect of Cleveland's recent struggles give our take on Nikola Mirotic not being traded to the Pelicans, and also look at John Wall's forthcoming injury absence. Then we break down the latest from the Pacers, Hornets, Raptors, and Magic. - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.
1 hour
Jan 17, 2018
Southeast Division Trade Deadline Preview; Kawhi Out Again, NOP/ATL / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. -
Southeast Division Trade Deadline Preview; Kawhi Out Again, NOP/ATL / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - We put the Southeast Division in our crosshairs in advance of the trade deadline. Can the Hawks move their veterans, will Charlotte put Kemba Walker on the table, what will Orlando do with their restricted free agents, how can the Wiz get under the tax, and will Miami do anything at all? - - Then a news roundup, centered on Kawhi Leonard being shut down again and what that means for the Spurs' seeding, and finally a look at a dramatic ending in Atlanta between the Hawks and Pels. - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.
58 minutes
Jan 10, 2018
Nate's Favorite Game of the Year, News, Trade Candidates, POR/OKC, ORL/DAL / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.
Nate's Favorite Game of the Year, News, Trade Candidates, POR/OKC, ORL/DAL / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - We discuss a Miami/Toronto classic, discuss potential trade candidates and the latest news, then check in on Portland's win in OKC and Dallas/Orlando. - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). Â And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Â Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.
1 hour
Jan 3, 2018
#102 - Sizing up the NBA's tank race / Which NBA team is likely to wind up with the worst
#102 - Sizing up the NBA's tank race / Which NBA team is likely to wind up with the worst record? Should the Los Angeles Lakers be dangling Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline? Will the Memphis Grizzlies host a fire sale? Are the Chicago Bulls screwing themselves out of a top-five pick? Where do the injury-ravaged Orlando Magic go from here? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
1 hour
Jan 1, 2018
Drive and Dish NBA: New Year Who Dis, East coast NBA Resolutions. / Kevin and Justin Welcome in the 2018
Drive and Dish NBA: New Year Who Dis, East coast NBA Resolutions. / Kevin and Justin Welcome in the 2018 year looking to the East Coast Teams and what they should be looking to change into the new year. teams they dive into: Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45 minutes
Dec 19, 2017
Yahoo's Michael Lee and Orlando Magic Head Coach Frank Vogel / Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is
Yahoo's Michael Lee and Orlando Magic Head Coach Frank Vogel / Joining Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports this week is The Vertical's Michael Lee and the Orlando Magic Head Coach; Frank Vogel. Chris talks with Michael about the Cavs play of late and the issues with the OKC Thunder. Chris is also joined with by Frank Vogel and the guys talk about the early play of the Magic. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
1½ hours
Dec 8, 2017
119 - NBA Report Cards for Eastern Conference and Jahlil Okafor/Nets/76ers Trade / Now that the 2017-18 NBA season has
119 - NBA Report Cards for Eastern Conference and Jahlil Okafor/Nets/76ers Trade / Now that the 2017-18 NBA season has eked pasts its quarter-pole mark, rumor has it we're free to hand out report grades for every team. Hardwood Knocks already tackled the Western Conference, which you can, and should, and must, listen to here. Now it's on to the Eastern Conferenceâbut not before we react to the Philadelphia 76ers trading Jahlil Okafor and Nik Stauskas to the Brooklyn Nets for Trevor Booker. - All 15 squads are coveredâin random orderâso you needn't worry about us leaving anyone out. Among the most pressing questions: Do the Boston Celtics deserve perfect marks? Who among the Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat and Washington Wizards gets a failing grade? Is the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent tear a harbinger of things to come or merely a protracted blip on the radar? - Should the New York Knicks get a favorable grade for hovering around .500? How about the Indiana Pacers? Are the Milwaukee Bucks the biggest underachievers in the conference? Have the Orlando Magic screwed themselves during their latest nosedive? Do the Toronto Raptors warrantâgaspâa Celtics-esque grade? Are there silver linings to plumb for the tanking Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls? - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Dec 5, 2017
MIL/BOS, ORL/CHA, GSW/NOP, DET/SAS, News / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - A look at
MIL/BOS, ORL/CHA, GSW/NOP, DET/SAS, News / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - A look at the big games from Monday's slate, including Milwaukee at Boston, Orlando at Charlotte, Golden State at New Orleans, and Detroit at San Antonio. Plus we hit on the latest injury news, including the imminent return of Kawhi Leonard. - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). Â And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Â Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.
1½ hours
Nov 29, 2017
Episode 43 Team Updates for Timberwolves Pistons Magic Heat / Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 43 â Team Updates
Episode 43 Team Updates for Timberwolves Pistons Magic Heat / Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 43 â Team Updates for Timberwolves Pistons Magic HeatWe continue our in-season analysis. We are adjusting to providing updates on four teams per episode as opposed to eight teams as to get back to providing as much depth as we did in the season previews. We saw the Timberwolves play live four times this week so we go in depth on where they are as a team. Why do we feel they are not currently playing as well as their record would suggest? What is going on with them in the fourth quarter? How is Jimmy Butler making an impact? Per point differential and net rating the Pistons should not be as good as their record suggests either? Why do we feel more encouraged about them? The Magic are off track. Why? And is there anything they can do as to try to get back on track? The Heat are trending in a good direction. Why do we feel like they are heading toward a 5th seed or better in the Eastern Conference?All of this and more.Follow us on Twitter: @willis_glen / @LawtonWillis / @presspodcastFollow us on FaceBook: @fullcourtpressnba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
51 minutes
Nov 16, 2017
'Group Chat' â The Joel Embiid Experience (Ep. 163) / The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by
'Group Chat' â The Joel Embiid Experience (Ep. 163) / The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Haley OâShaughnessy to examine Joel Embiid's career-high display in the 76ers-Lakers game, Ben Simmons, and the state of Lonzo Ball (0:57). Then they give out some first month awards (14:30). Next, the guys are joined by Kevin Clark, who tries to explain the enigma that is the Orlando Magic (36:50). Finally, Haley rejoins the group to look ahead to an exciting Warriors-Celtics matchup (45:40). - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Nov 13, 2017
Drive and Dish NBA: Worried For The Spurs? And Who Can Take the #2 Spot In The East? / Tim,
Drive and Dish NBA: Worried For The Spurs? And Who Can Take the #2 Spot In The East? / Tim, Kevin And Justin talk about The Spurs, and If we're worried that Kawhi is not recovering as fast as they need.... How are they replacing him, Is Rudy Gay working? WHO THE HELL IS BRANDON PAUL AND BRYN FORBES????? They then switch focus to the east where they talk about the "early surprise" teams like Knicks, Pistons, Magic, and Pacers. Last they ask if the Raptors, Washington or Boston can take advantage of the Cavs not playing well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1½ hours
Nov 11, 2017
112 - The 76ers, Knicks, Cavs, Kevin Love, Grizzlies, Magic & Jazz Mailbag Party / History is about to be
112 - The 76ers, Knicks, Cavs, Kevin Love, Grizzlies, Magic & Jazz Mailbag Party / History is about to be made. - No, the Golden State Warriors aren't going to win 74 games. But you're knocking on the door of the next best thing: Hardwood Knocks' first-ever mailbag! - To start things off, we take you around the NBA with some quick-hitting news items: Robert Covington is about to be very rich, the New York Knicks may have passed on George Hill to sign Tim Hardaway Jr., and Chicago will play host to its first All-Star Game since 1988, when a certain GOAT was named MVP, in 2020. - From there, we get to your questions. That's right you, our loyal listeners, are now shaping the discussion. - Will the Cleveland Cavaliers even win 50 games? Should they be considering Kevin Love trades? Which projected playoff teams are in danger of falling outside the bubble? Is Andre Drummond really the best free-throw shooter in NBA history? Is this Memphis Grizzlies bench for real? - Who deserves to be the frontrunner for Most Improved Player more: Aaron Gordon or Kristaps Porzingis? Should the Utah Jazz be looking to make a trade? We answer all this while rapping about so much more. - Forgot to submit a question? Fear not. Another mailbag awaits next week. - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Nov 3, 2017
110 - Is This Real Life? Sustainability Index for NBA's Hottest Starts / If only every absurdly hot start to
110 - Is This Real Life? Sustainability Index for NBA's Hottest Starts / If only every absurdly hot start to the 2017-18 NBA season could last forever. - Sadly, though, life on the hardwood doesn't work like that. Some blistering beginnings are for real. Others? Not so much. They're protracted smokescreensâplayers and teams capitalizing on fiery streaks and relative early-season laxity and unpreparedness from opponents. - Where do some of this year's most notable starts fall on the "Is this real life?" scale? - Andy and Dan tackle the biggest, baddest, bestest standouts, ultimately deciding whether they're flashes in the pan or signs of a new normal. - Yes, this means lots and lots and lots of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ben Simmons talk. It also means we'll be cannonballing into the suddenly awesome Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic. The Boston Celtics' defense and the Memphis Grizzlies' bench will be making cameos as well. So, too, will Ricky Rubio, DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis' three-point shooting. And Stephen Curry's return to MVP form. And greatest-of-all-time-candidate Mike James. And Unicorn O.G. Kristaps Porzingis. And, well, you get the gistâwe're burning through a bunch of topics. There may or may not even be a Donovan Mitchell tangent along the way. - Don't forget to check out the first part of this early-season series, wherein we deliver "Panic or Nah?" verdicts for the NBA's coldest starts. You can listen to that here. - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 minutes
Nov 2, 2017
LOCKED ON NBA - NBA Scout on pace of play and breaking down what he has seen so far /
LOCKED ON NBA - NBA Scout on pace of play and breaking down what he has seen so far / David Locke talks with an NBA Scout who comes on Locked on NBA anonymously. Hired by an NBA team to see the league and share his thoughts with the front office, this scout comes on Locked on NBA and shares his thoughts with you on the condition of anonymity.  - Locke and the Scout touch on pace of play, the most improved players he has seen and the top rookies this year. - Then the Scout gives his breakdown on the teams he has seen so far this year, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers  - The show is brought to you by Seat Geek, use the Promo Code Locked for $20 off your first purchase and by Draft use the promo code LOJAZZ to get a bonus with your first deposit as you begin to play Draft with your buddies - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 minutes
Nov 2, 2017
Who is For Real? Plus IND/CLE and ORL/MEM / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - -
Who is For Real? Plus IND/CLE and ORL/MEM / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - A look at five surprise teams and whether they can sustain their effort to date, plus a look at Indiana at Cleveland and Orlando at Memphis. - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). Â And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Â Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.
1½ hours
Nov 1, 2017
FCP 039:Eastern Conference Updates: Hornets, Magic, Pacers, Nets, Cavaliers, Raptors, Wizards, 76ers / We begin our in-season analysis. The Hornets
FCP 039:Eastern Conference Updates: Hornets, Magic, Pacers, Nets, Cavaliers, Raptors, Wizards, 76ers / We begin our in-season analysis. The Hornets only home loss has been to the Houston Rockets, are they on track? Is there any chance the Magic are as good as their 4-2 start suggest? The Pacers now have some impressive wins to feel good about? How good are they? The Nets have already surprised. Are they fundamentally a different team than they were last season? The Cavaliers are definitely not track. How back are things in Cleveland? The Raptors are the Raptors, or are they? The Wizards are attacking their early season schedule, literally. Should Wizards fans be encouraged? The Sixers are one missed foul call away from being 3-3. What do we see in their early season performance? All of this and more. Follow us on Twitter: @willis_glen / @LawtonWillis / @presspodcast Follow us on FaceBook: @fullcourtpressnba Read more at http://fullcourtpress.libsyn.com/podcast#uYuxgLWgV5eB6DK8.99Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54 minutes
Oct 31, 2017
GSW/LAC, ORL/NOP, News Catchup / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - News, including the latest
GSW/LAC, ORL/NOP, News Catchup / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - News, including the latest on Markelle Fultz being shut down for three weeks. We also look at some early rookie option decisions, then run down Golden State and the LA Clippers. The show concludes with New Orleans/Orlando, including whether the Magic are for real. - - - - With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.
37 minutes
Oct 30, 2017
'Heat Check' â Real or Not Real: Cavs, Clips, Magic, and more (Ep. 152) / The Ringer's Juliet Litman and
'Heat Check' â Real or Not Real: Cavs, Clips, Magic, and more (Ep. 152) / The Ringer's Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez sit down to talk some NBA story lines, including some obvious trouble in Cleveland (1:35), Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors (9:55), and the Clippers' impressive start to the season with point-Blake (22:13). Then they go on rookie watch to talk Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Frankie Smokes, and more (28:40). Finally, they look ahead to some of this week's more exciting matchups (33:50). - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 minutes
Oct 30, 2017
Drive And Dish NBA: Orlando and OKC legit? Suns... Not So Much / The gang is back to talk NBA!
Drive And Dish NBA: Orlando and OKC legit? Suns... Not So Much / The gang is back to talk NBA! they hit on the Orlando Magic and ask if they are legit or just having a really good start, and how good Jonathan Simmons is for this team! How has Aaron Gordon Changed his game to become really effective on the court? they then switch their attention over to the OKC Thunder and ask if the big three is working, fans are mad that Carmelo is a "Ball Stopper." should the fans be worried about the team... and is Westbrook going to win a Triple Double. We then ask the Suns Expert about the many changes that happened over the week. Beldsoe tweeting he wants out, Walton getting fired... WHAT IS GOING ON???  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
42 minutes
Oct 30, 2017
LOCKED ON NBA - Biggest stories local angle - Is it real in Memphis, Orlando, Detroit / David Locke goes
LOCKED ON NBA - Biggest stories local angle - Is it real in Memphis, Orlando, Detroit / David Locke goes on a mission to find on which of the surprising early season starts is real.  - The first stop is in Memphis where Locke visits with the host of Locked on Grizzlies Peter Edminston.  Edminston has amazing information on Chandler Parsons play, Marc Gasol's new diet and the relationship with David Fizdale. - The next stop is in with Phillip Rossman Reich host of Locked on Magic about the hot shooting Magic and the changes in Nikola Vucevic plus the emergence of Aaron Gordon. - Finally, Locke stops in to chat with Matt Schock who hosts Locked on Pistons. The Pistons have grabbed wins over the Clippers and Warriors this weekend and are sitting at 5-2. Has Avery Bradley added that much to this roster or is Andre Drummond a different player? Could it be that the freeing of air in the left nostril of Andre Drummond changed their season? - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Oct 27, 2017
FCP 038 - Orlando Magic / Phoenix Suns / Sacramento Kings offseason updates / We complete our offseason updates with
FCP 038 - Orlando Magic / Phoenix Suns / Sacramento Kings offseason updates / We complete our offseason updates with the Magic Suns and Kings. The Magic have new front office leadership and are enter their second year under head coach Frank Vogel. Can Aaron Gordon take a step forward? Will Elfrid Payton cement his spot as their current and future starting point guard? The Phoenix Suns are now, unfortunately the new model of franchise dysfunction. Is there any hope for Dragan Bender and/or Marquis Chriss? In Sacramento will the new veterans help? Of course they will. Apart from the rookies will any of the other young players become meaningful players in the franchise trajectory? All of this and more. We are almost done with our offseason updates.  Follow us on Twitter: @willis_glen / @LawtonWillis / @presspodcast Follow us on FaceBook: @fullcourtpressnba Read more at http://fullcourtpress.libsyn.com/podcast#WyEvAozeiPfGYGqV.99Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1½ hours
Oct 27, 2017
#90 - 2017-18 early-season surprises and disappointments / Are the Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic for real, or are they
#90 - 2017-18 early-season surprises and disappointments / Are the Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic for real, or are they taking advantage of soft early-season schedules? Can the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers keep up their hot start? Is it time to be worried about Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves on defense? Should Los Angeles Lakers fans be jumping ship on Brandon Ingram? What's contributing to the Denver Nuggets' early struggles?Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
39 minutes
Oct 26, 2017
'Group Chat' â It Turns Out All the Bad Teams Are Good (Ep. 151) / The Ringer's Chris Ryan and
'Group Chat' â It Turns Out All the Bad Teams Are Good (Ep. 151) / The Ringer's Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier are joined by Paolo Uggetti to chat about Eastern Conference parity, the improved play of the Magic and Nets, the Spurs' and Raptors' style contrast with the rest of the league, the Cavs' new roster having the same old issues, Draymond Green's deflection tactics, and Eric Gordonâs impressive play without Chris Paul. - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
Oct 16, 2017
Final 2017-2018 NBA Season Preview Episode / First, the guys talk about the Joel Embiid and Hassan Whiteside preseason beef
Final 2017-2018 NBA Season Preview Episode / First, the guys talk about the Joel Embiid and Hassan Whiteside preseason beef on the court... and then on Twitter! and ask if Embiids contract will be worth it! they then ask the last 10 season preview questions:1. Who has impressed you most this Preseason⌠and whoâs most likely to continue playing well into the reg season?2. What is one HOT TAKE you have seen that you think could come true this season?3. Who will score for the Hawks???4. How do the Kingâs develop Fox with George taking away min?5. Will the Pacers have a better record than the Magic/Pistons6. Which three teams (not including home-team) are your three must-watch league pass teams?7. What one team do you just have absolutely zero interest in watching this season?8. are we sleeping on the Spurs 9. What teams will meet in the Eastern/Western Conference finals10. What two teams will meet in the finals?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
59 minutes
Oct 9, 2017
98 - Back to the NBA Lottery, Part 6: 2017-18 Orlando Magic Preview / More than a half-decade has come
98 - Back to the NBA Lottery, Part 6: 2017-18 Orlando Magic Preview / More than a half-decade has come and gone since the Orlando Magic last made the playoffs. And, well, they're not about to reverse course anytime soon. - Led by a new front office regime following the exit of general manager Rob Hennigan, the Magic find themselves in one of the NBA's most bizarre situations. They haven't actually hit reset on anything; they've been in a constant rebuilding state since the Dwight Howard trade. They have, however, tethered themselves to a process without any discernible direction. - Seriously: Who projects as the cornerstone on this team? At one time it looked like Nikola Vucevic, but it'll be a small miracle if he finishes the season in Orlando. Evan Fournier has the contract of a primal building block, but he cannot be the best player on a quality postseason squad. - Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton are the best guesses here, and yet, neither one has proved beyond a shadow of the doubt they're equipped to ferry such a burden. (Gordon, to his credit, hasn't been given a fair shake while getting shuttled between the 3 and 4.) This is problematic in a vacuum, but the situation grows more tenuous with both Gordon and Payton due raises next summer. - Beyond all this, the Magic must figure out what they're going to do with rookie Jonathan Isaac, how they plan to develop Mario Hezonja and whether Bismack Biyombo should even be a part of the rotation. - Tony East (@TEastNBA) of NBA Math and Locked On Pacers (@lockedonpacers) dives into all this, and so much more, on the latest, greatest, most specialest episode of Hardwood Knocks. - As always, be sure to subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on Stitcher and BlogTalkRadio. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Oct 9, 2017
LOCKED ON NBA - #112 - East Preview #2 - Knicks, Heat, 76ers, Wizards, Raptors, Bucks, Pacers, Magic / The
LOCKED ON NBA - #112 - East Preview #2 - Knicks, Heat, 76ers, Wizards, Raptors, Bucks, Pacers, Magic / The Locked on Podcast Network hosts stop by and give the local expert breakdown on their team in this Eastern Conference Preview of the #Knicks, #Heat, #76ers, #Raptors, #Wizards, #Bucks, #Magic, #Pacers - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 minutes
Oct 9, 2017
NBA Season Preview Part 3 & Preseason Injury Report. / They guys are back to talk about what the Nic
NBA Season Preview Part 3 & Preseason Injury Report. / They guys are back to talk about what the Nic Batum injury means for the Charlotte Hornets... WIll they give Jeremy Lamb the nod, or will help come in the form of their Rookie Malik Monk, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist?oThey guys then continue their Preseason questions:- what is considered a "good" season this year for the heat... can they make the playoffs?- Who's most likely to surprise us this season (Nets, Magic or Knicks)- What will the Knicks team look like at the start of the season with Melo gone?- Who will be the two captains of the All-star game?And much more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1½ hours
Oct 4, 2017
NBA Over/Under With Bill SimmonsâEastern Conference (Ep. 142) / HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons outlines the entire Eastern Conference
NBA Over/Under With Bill SimmonsâEastern Conference (Ep. 142) / HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons outlines the entire Eastern Conference with help from Joe House and Jason Concepcion. Topics include: the inferior Eastern Conference (6:00), the Bulls' tanking efforts (10:00), the Nets not tanking anymore (18:00), the lack of incentive for the Knicks (24:00), reasons why the Pacers will stay competitive (29:00), the awful Orlando Magic (35:00), Philly's chance to take the next step (42:00), the Miami Heat's dark-horse title chances (57:00), Jabari Parker's trade value (1:06:00), the Wizards' chance for a Boogie trade (1:11:00), the Celtics' new core (1:15:00), and Kyrie's relationship with Brad Stevens (1:18:00). - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 minutes
Oct 3, 2017
New Season, New Rosters (Ep. 141) / The Ringerâs Chris Vernon and Kevin OâConnor kick off their preseason discussion by
New Season, New Rosters (Ep. 141) / The Ringerâs Chris Vernon and Kevin OâConnor kick off their preseason discussion by speculating the meaning of Tommy Heinsohnâs comments on Aron Baynes (1:05) and wondering about the Orlando Magicâs future with Jonathan Isaac and Mario Hezonja (7:55). Then they react to Russell Westbrookâs contract extension (15:25), Ben Simmons playing with Markelle Fultz during his de facto rookie season (27:25), Klay Thompsonâs looming free agency (35:45), Jaylen Brownâs lukewarm comments on the new Boston roster (38:15), and the Cleveland Cavaliersâ fluctuating starting five (42:55). - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2½ hours
Sep 20, 2017
East over-unders with Arturo Galletti / Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti (@AmericanNumbers) continue their annual tradition of breaking down the
East over-unders with Arturo Galletti / Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti (@AmericanNumbers) continue their annual tradition of breaking down the over/under lines for the Eastern Conference. They go through over/unders and other relevant odds for the Bulls (2:38), Hawks (8:04), Nets (12:18), Knicks (16:42), Pacers (23:09), Magic (30:03), Pistons (37:10), 76ers (44:03), Hornets (57:50), Heat (1:03:04), Bucks (1:08:44), Wizards (1:22:04), Raptors (1:28:30), Cavs (1:35:52) and Celtics (1:52:18). Sponsored by Bombfell (https://www.bombfell.com/realgm) and FanDuel (https://www.fanduel.com/) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.Â
2 hours
Sep 18, 2017
ORL Season Outlook with Danny Leroux, PHX with Michael Schwartz / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. -
ORL Season Outlook with Danny Leroux, PHX with Michael Schwartz / Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. - - Danny joins Nate for the Orlando Magic Season Outlook.  We discuss what the Magic's underperformance of their point differential last season means for this year, and whether the defense can take a big leap forward to get the Magic into playoff contention. We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the Magic season.  Then Michael Schwartz of ESPN joins to give the same treatment to the Phoenix Suns, including whether Eric Bledsoe can continue his solid play and which of the Suns' youngsters can take a step forward this 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.
1½ hours
Sep 15, 2017
#79 - 2017-18 Southeast Division preview / Will the Miami Heat grow to regret their offseason spending spree, or could
#79 - 2017-18 Southeast Division preview / Will the Miami Heat grow to regret their offseason spending spree, or could they emerge as a sneaky threat out East? How will Dwight Howard fit with the Charlotte Hornets, and what does his arrival mean for Cody Zeller? Who can the Atlanta Hawks rely on outside of Dennis Schroder? How should the Orlando Magic distribute minutes among their plethora of wings? Did the Washington Wizards upgrade their bench enough to make them a legitimate title contender? Check out the episode to hear Morten Jensen (@msjnba), Sarah Cilea (@wildhorses65), Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and special guest Allana Tachauer (@allanatachauer) of All U Can Heat and HoopsHabit discuss all of that and more. Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod