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Nate and Danny discuss the latest Kawhi Leonard news, then answer listener questions from around the league. We hit on the Grizz start, Spurs 3-guard lineup, OKC trading for wing help, and much more. News • 0:29 Kawhi Leonard's left-knee swelling and Toronto's outlook Mailbag Questions below use the submitted wording. • 6:29 Scantron: What team have you changed your priors on the quickest and why? With the Grizzles, although the competition could be better, have you change your feelings on their ceiling seeing how they have played thus far? Boozers vision has been insane, Edey has been so good on D, etc. • 11:32 @corpseinorbit: If you're OKC and Chet is having a career-average season, do you consider moving him if you can find a legit big 2-way wing? Everyone on the Thunder is either 6'4" or 7'0 ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Anthony Edwards Malik Beasley Heat 0-4 Heat mentally weak Nikola Jokic Yaxel Lendeborg Stephen Curry Muggsy Bogues Correction ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠

Nate and Danny Leroux discuss every game from tonight’s 11-game NBA slate, including Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball’s partnership, Anthony Davis in Washington, Tyrese Haliburton’s return, and Warriors–Lakers. They break down new-look lineups, key rotation decisions, and early-season questions around the league, plus Kristaps Porziņģis’ uncertain future with Golden State. 0:27 — Timberwolves–Heat: Edwards, LaMelo, and Giannis, plus Miami’s defense and rebounding. 11:00 — Bucks–Wizards: Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and Milwaukee’s defensive matchups and rotation. 25:26 — Hawks–Magic: Paolo Banchero, Orlando’s offensive changes, and Atlanta’s revamped bench. 37:03 — Pacers–Pelicans: Tyrese Haliburton’s return, crunch-time tactics, and New Orleans’ rotation decisions. 54:23 — Hornets–Nets: Naz Reid’s expanded role, Dennis Schröder, and Brooklyn’s defense. 1:00:35 — Suns–Trail Blazers: The Lillard–Morant pairing and Phoenix’s starting lineup. 1:09:53 — Rockets–Mavericks: Houston’s offense, Dallas’ roster fit, and the possession battle. 1:15:06 — Grizzlies–Jazz: Ty Jerome, Memphis’ depth, and Utah’s defense and rebounding. 1:23:46 — Warriors–Lakers: Luka Dončić, Walker Kessler, and Golden State’s frontcourt. 1:28:53 — Kristaps Porziņģis’ uncertain future and the Warriors’ trade options. 1:34:04 — Kings–Clippers: Darius Garland, Sacramento’s defense, and rookie guard debuts. 1:42:58 — Bulls–Raptors: Toronto’s defense, Kawhi Leonard’s return, and Caleb Wilson’s debut.

Nate and Danny Leroux make their 2026–27 NBA predictions, working through all 30 teams’ regular-season outlooks before picking conference finalists, a champion, and the teams most at risk of relegation. They also debate Victor Wembanyama’s next step, the MVP race, coaching honors and the hot seat, defensive breakout candidates, Sixth Man of the Year, and the top rookies and sophomores. 1:15 — Eastern Conference standings and tiers. 10:13 — Charlotte, Washington, and the bottom of the East. 14:10 — Western Conference standings: Oklahoma City, San Antonio, and the next tier. 22:07 — Western Conference depth concerns, the play-in race, and the lower tiers. 33:50 — Relegation predictions and leaguewide win totals. 35:55 — Which teams qualify as championship contenders? 40:25 — Conference finals predictions and a potential Thunder–Spurs showdown. 46:04 — Eastern Conference playoff matchups and the biggest threats to the Knicks. 49:02 — NBA Finals and championship picks. 49:40 — Victor Wembanyama’s next step and the MVP race. 58:54 — Coach of the Year. 1:02:28 — Who will be the first coach fired? 1:07:37 — Defensive Player of the Year. 1:09:52 — Defensive breakout candidates. 1:12:57 — Sixth Man of the Year. 1:15:57 — Rookie of the Year. 1:18:56 — Sophomore of the Year.

Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins to preview the San Antonio Spurs, including the three-guard lineup, Dylan Harper’s development, and Victor Wembanyama’s next steps after the Finals. They examine the shooting and rotation tradeoffs, how Tobias Harris and Carter Bryant fit, and the matchup with Oklahoma City in the race for the West. - 0:02 — The three-guard lineup and Dylan Harper’s development - 5:24 — Offensive spacing and playing through Wembanyama - 10:17 — Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie and the starting lineup - 15:35 — Closing lineups, guard roles and De’Aaron Fox’s health - 22:09 — Victor Wembanyama’s next steps after the Finals - 30:11 — Tobias Harris, Carter Bryant and the bench rotation - 36:13 — Team strengths, weaknesses and defensive adjustments - 41:45 — Season predictions and the Oklahoma City matchup

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Derek Bodner of PHLY joins to preview the Philadelphia 76ers, including how LeBron James and Jaylen Brown fit alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They examine Embiid’s health and conditioning, how the stars will share the offense, and the shooting, depth and defensive questions that will shape Philadelphia’s season. 1:29 — Looking back at last season and Philadelphia’s offseason transformation 7:48 — Joel Embiid’s health, conditioning and defensive role 14:54 — LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and their fit with Tyrese Maxey 19:58 — Sharing the offense, managing roles and building chemistry 26:56 — Starting lineup fit and staggering the stars 30:40 — Anfernee Simons, Labaron Philon and the bench rotation 36:37 — Backup center depth and small-ball options without Embiid 40:07 — Team strengths, playmaking and offensive efficiency 49:06 — Defensive questions and VJ Edgecombe’s development 54:03 — Season predictions and Philadelphia’s place in the East

David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and founder of the Locked On Podcast Network, joins to preview Utah’s season, including Keyonte George’s development, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s fit alongside Lauri Markkanen, and expectations for Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey. They examine the rotation, Will Hardy’s system, and the offensive and defensive questions that will shape Utah’s place in the West. 0:47 — Looking back at last season and Utah’s rebuilding progress4:07 — Keyonte George’s breakout, extension and defensive development14:27 — Jaren Jackson Jr.’s fit alongside Lauri Markkanen22:57 — Darryn Peterson’s game and rookie expectations30:07 — Ace Bailey’s development and next steps39:30 — Starting lineup, closing groups and bench rotation52:18 — Will Hardy’s offensive system and playing style55:19 — The NBA’s emphasis on push-offs and flopping59:00 — Team strengths and weaknesses1:10:36 — Season prediction and Utah’s place in the West

Nate and Danny make their over/under picks for every Western Conference team, weighing roster changes, health, depth, and fit. They also examine how lottery reform could redistribute wins across the league and complicate this season’s projections. - 3:46 — Dallas Mavericks - 16:31 — Denver Nuggets - 20:06 — Golden State Warriors - 27:04 — Houston Rockets - 30:08 — Los Angeles Clippers - 37:20 — Los Angeles Lakers - 40:18 — Memphis Grizzlies - 46:28 — Minnesota Timberwolves - 52:09 — New Orleans Pelicans - 56:26 — Oklahoma City Thunder - 1:01:18 — Phoenix Suns - 1:06:29 — Portland Trail Blazers - 1:12:18 — Sacramento Kings - 1:17:38 — San Antonio Spurs - 1:20:52 — Utah Jazz

Jovan Buha of Buha’s Block and Lakers Collective is our guest to break down LA’s new look this season around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. How good will Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton be in their new roles? Who will the 5th starter be? What will the Lakers scheme be defensively? Plus, we make our predictions for the 2026-27 Lakers season.

Adam Mares of DNVR and the All-NBA pod joins to discuss a pivotal season in Denver. We look back on what went wrong for the Nuggets in their brutal loss to the Wolves after a promising season, and how the new version of the team addresses those issues. What do we expect from newcomer DeMar DeRozan and how will David Adelman deploy him? Plus, why Jokic didn’t extend, and Adam invokes geopolitics as he discusses whether the Nuggets would ever consider trading Jokic. Finally, we discuss how the Nuggets match up against potential playoff opponents and make our win prediction for the Nuggets season.