About this episode

The episode discusses the latest Kawhi Leonard scandal and assesses summer league players from various NBA teams.

Danny has returned and we catch up on the latest Kawhi Leonard scandal and why extensions like those for Dillon Brooks and Naji Marshall are far more to blame for the league's financial predicament than the dreaded Aprons. Then, we finish out our assessment of the summer leaguers for HOU, IND, MIA, MIN, NOP, NYK, ORL, and POR. 0:00 Kawhi Leonard / Clippers: Daktronics side deal and salary-cap circumvention 9:36 Phoenix Suns: Dillon Brooks extension 16:27 Dallas Mavericks: Naji Marshall extension 20:43 Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green and Gary Payton II 23:10 Philadelphia 76ers: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signing, Johni Broome trade/Jabari Walker roster decision 24:43 Draft/roster updates: Jack Kayil, Tyler Nickel, Dillon Mitchell 25:39 Houston Rockets: Jae’Sean Tate, J.D. Davison, Chip Engelland 28:13 Cleveland Cavaliers: Mario Hezonja 30:21 Other signings: Lonnie Walker IV, Quenton Jackson, Braden Smith 31:51 Jamir Watkins: Torn ACL 32:10 Washington Wizards: Anthony Davis extension talks 33:58 NBA: No Abu Dhabi preseason games 35:13 Houston Rockets: Bruce Thornton (35:13), Tristen Newton (41:34), Quadir Copeland (41:34) 41:52 Indiana Pacers: Braden Smith (41:57), Taelon Peter…

People in this episode

Host: Nate Duncan

Guest: Danny

Topics covered

• Kawhi Leonard scandal
• NBA extensions
• Summer League assessments
• Financial issues in the NBA
• Player signings
• Team updates

Keywords

• Kawhi Leonard
• Dillon Brooks
• Naji Marshall
• NBA Summer League
• player extensions
• financial issues
• NBA teams

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clippers, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards

Places: Abu Dhabi

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