Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan is joined by Yossi Gozlan (@yossigozlan) of the Third Apron to discuss the future of NBA free agency and trades, as well as some takeaways and emerging trends from this offseason. Subscribe to the Third Apron on YouTube and Substack. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:42 - Will free agency ever be cool again?
11:18 - More buyouts coming? 
16:44 - True impact of the second apron
18:13 - The Thunder aren’t going anywhere
22:47 - Future of the Thunder
27:48 - The bar for max contracts is higher 
30:18  - Will NBA players take more pay cuts?
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Dan and Grant are BACK to break down all the NBA offseason questions we still need answered, as well as the latest and greatest breaking news and transactions that we need to catch up on. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:48 - John Collins and the LA Clippers
8:17 - Norman Powell and the Miami Heat
12:28 - Are expiring contracts no longer valuable?
16:02 - Kelly Olynyk to the Spurs!
17:08 - What are the Lakers doing? 
24:53 - LeBron James trade destinations 
34:52 - Will NBA free agency ever be cool again?
41:01 - Is the Denver Nuggets offsea...

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down all of the action (pre-Tre Mann contract) from Day 2 of NBA free agency. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:28 - Milwaukee Bucks
27:28 - Indiana Pacers 
35:43 - Detroit Pistons (Duncan Robinson!)
38:46 - Sacramento Kings 
44:43 - New York Knicks (Yabu!)
55:10 - Toronto Raptors 
1:04:02 - Denver Nuggets & West Rankings
1:32:43 - Charlotte Hornets
1:35:34 - Oklahoma City Thunder & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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Dan and Grant break down Day 1 of 2025 NBA free-agency by going through EVERY team's transactions. TIMESTAMPS👇

0:00 - INTRO
1:13 - Denver Nuggets (Cam Johnson trade)
7:48 - Brooklyn Nets (Michael Porter Jr. trade)
13:54 - Houston Rockets (Dorian Finney-Smith!)
21:59 - Los Angeles Lakers (LeBron James wants out?)
29:58 - Atlanta Hawks (CONTENDERS?!)
35:19 - Detroit Pistons (Caris LeVert + Malik Beasley)
39:56 - Memphis Grizzlies (Proving everyone wrong?)
47:11 - Cleveland Cavaliers (East favorites?)
50:21 - Charlotte Hornets (Robbing Utah???)
53:48 - Utah Jazz (What's going on in Utah?)
59:08 - New York Knicks (Jordan Clarkson Era!)
1:05:09 - D...

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro trade and discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:08 - Chicago Bulls
27:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers
43:10 - Detroit Pistons
1:16:18 - Indiana Pacers
1:32:21 - Milwaukee Bucks

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Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. After that, they get into the Toronto Raptors moving on from Masai Ujiri TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:34 - Denver Nuggets
24:33 - Minnesota Timberwolves
40:51 - Oklahoma City Thunder
57:03 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:13:58 - Utah Jazz
1:30:55 - Toronto Raptors fire Masai Ujiri

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Dan and Grant break down their NBA offseason outlooks for the Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:38 - Toronto Raptors Offseason Lookahead
27:58 - New Orleans Pelicans Offseason Lookahead
52:48 - Washington Wizards Offseason Lookahead

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Dan and Grant break down the fallout from the 2025 NBA draft, but WITH A TWIST: Grant does not know the results, and will be reacting LIVE, for you! TIMESTAMPS👇

0:00 - INTRO
3:21 - Cooper Flagg to the Dallas Mavericks
6:26 - Dylan Harper to the San Antonio Spurs
9:08 - VJ Edgecombe to the Philadelphia 76ers
11:46 - Don Knueppel to the Charlotte Hornets
16:14 - Ace Bailey to the Utah Jazz
20:22 - Tre Johnson to the Washington Wizards
22:54 - Jeremiah Fears to the New Orleans Pelicans
24:13 - Egor Demin to the Brooklyn Nets
26:24 - C...

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast cannonball into the Chicago Bulls' 2025 offseason outlook. Will they finally rebuild? Is the franchise hopeless? Who gets an extension? We cover it all. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:58 - Do the Bulls actually have a plan? 
4:22 - Chicago's cap sheet and trade assets
5:29 - Future of Josh Giddey
13:10 - Future of Coby White
22:36 - Futures of Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vucevic
25:54 - The Bulls' biggest needs
31:02 - Will Chicago ever change?
37:23 - Are the Bulls failing to capitalize on their brand?

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Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast wrap up the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA championship and dive into what their offseason could and should look like. After that, they get into their appreciation for the Indiana Pacers, the Tyrese Haliburton injury, and the team's overall future. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:27 - In appreciation of the Thunder
10:23 - OKC's offseason cap sheet + assets
13:33 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander superman
14:19 - Jalen Williams & Chet holmgren extensions
24:03 - Lu Dort's extension eligibility
33:15 - Thunder's biggest needs + trade targets
56:13 - Appreciating this Pacers' run
1...

Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast' discuss their biggest NBA offseason questions for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. PLEASE NOTE: We recorded this before the Kevin Durant trade. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:08 - Boston Celtics
20:15 - Brooklyn Nets
41:48 - New York Knicks
59:35 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:14:35 - Toronto Raptors

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Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, what it means for both teams, their futures, potential follow-up moves, and much more!  TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:45 - Kevin Durant trade details
3:44 - Where do the Suns go from here?
12:25 - Mat Ishbia is running a you-know-what show
26:37 - Did the Rockets just make the perfect trade
36:09 - Future of Houston's youngsters
39:02 - Follow-up trade targets for the Rockets
44:58 - The Kevin Durant extension

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Dan and Grant break down every aspect of the Portland Trail Blazers' 2025 offseason, including extension candidates, biggest needs, overall direction and potential trade targets! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Are the Blazers the NBA's biggest wild card?
3:44 - Blazers cap sheet and trade assets
5:18 - Shaedon Sharpe extension
9:12 - Toumani Camara extension
11:40 - Anfernee Simons extension
16:45 - Will the Blazers be buyers or sellers?
18:41 - Biggest needs and trade targets

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Dan and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report colleague Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) to preview ALL THINGS related to the 2025 NBA draft, including prospect breakdowns, team-building philosophies, skill-set superlatives and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Where does the 2025 draft class rank?
3:49 - How NIL is impacting the draft
7:26 - Any new NBA draft trends?
10:27 - Cooper Flagg breakdown
15:52 - Dylan Harper breakdown
19:02 - Ace Bailey breakdown
28:37 - VJ Edgecombe breakdown
32:06 - Jeremiah Fears breakdown
37:32 - Tre Johnson breakdown
40:08 - Kon Knueppel breakdown
42:32 - Collin Murray-Boyles breakdown
45:24 - De...

Dan and Grant break down their biggest questions and thoughts about the New York Knicks' offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:48 - Knicks' offseason cap sheet & trade assets
9:18 - Mikal Bridges extension
15:10 - Should the Knicks extend Karl-Anthony Towns?
21:53 - The Kevin Durant trade talk
29:20 - Biggest needs + free-agency & trade targets

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to riff on the report that the San Antonio Spurs aren't aggressively pursuing Kevin Durant because they are waiting to pair Victor Wembanyama with another star. Naturally, they try to sleuth out who that star might be. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:45 - Are the Spurs out on Kevin Durant
5:54 - The De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle & Dylan Harper problem
12:37 - Would San Antonio trade De'Aaron Fox?
17:04 - Stars the Spurs are waiting for (Part 1)
29:49 - Cooper Flagg to San Antonio?!
35:24 - Should the S...

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder providing a glimpse of what's to come, the Tyrese Haliburton injury and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:19 - Jalen Williams is going kaboom
7:53 - The Thunder are just getting started
16:02 - The Tyrese Haliburton injury
23:25 - Can the Pacers win without Hali at full strength?
27:23 - What to watch for in Game 6
41:41 - Closing thoughts

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Dan and Grant break down the blockbuster Desmond Bane trade, and what it means for both the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. They also get into why this trade hints as a WILD offseason, and how it may reflect a shift in how teams view their contention windows. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:09 - Craziest NBA offseason ever? (Shams Charania called it!)
6:41 - Desmond Bane trade details
13:33 - Desmond Bane's fit on the Orlando Magic
23:45 - Are NBA teams embracing shorter windows?
29:53 - What is the Memphis Grizzlies' plan?
36:03 - The future of Jaren Jack...

Dan and Grant break down the ins and outs of the Utah Jazz's 2025 offseason, including whether the team is itching to make a big move. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:34 - Is it time for the Jazz to make a big swing?
2:03 - Utah's cap situation
7:36 - Future of Walker Kessler
13:40 - Future of Lauri Markkanen
19:34 - Jazz's biggest needs + potential trades

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Dan and Grant break down the perception of the New York Knicks' head coaching search, whether they are being unfairly judged, and if it's really possible to get a dramatic upgrade from Tom Thibodeau. After that, it's Guess The Mystery NBA Player (GAP) time! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:37 - Do the Knicks have a post-This plan?
7:40 - Is it easy to upgrade from Thibodeau?
13:00 - Reasons for concern about the Knicks
18:50 - Timing of the Thibs firing
19:49 - The Knicks deserve some leeway...
21:29 - Guess-A-Player

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Dan and Grant discuss the insanity of the 2025 NBA Finals so far while digging into what makes the Indiana Pacer so special, and what the Oklahoma City Thunder might attempt to do moving forward. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:31 - The adaptability of the Pacers
2:58 - Tyrese Haliburton vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
10:10 - Indiana's offense is more dynamic
13:05 - Rick Carlisle vs. Mark Daigneault
18:03 - The Pacers keep proving everyone wrong
21:38 - Adjustments and things to watch for

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about their biggest offseason questions for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:46 - Golden State Warriors
11:29 - Los Angeles Clippers
22:25 - Los Angeles Lakers
45:28 - Phoenix Suns
1:07:38 - Sacramento Kings

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss some of the biggest developments through the first two games of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:40 - Do the Pacers have a Tyrese Haliburton problem?
18:15 - Other adjustments for Pacers
28:13 - Importance of Aaron Wiggins
30:14 - Should the Thunder play two bigs more?
34:27 - The brilliance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcasts to talk about their biggest offseason questions for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:45 - Atlanta Hawks
16:43 - Charlotte Hornets
39:29 - Miami Heat
54:51 - Orlando Magic
1:12:06 - Washington Wizards

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to (over)react to what we've seen during the NBA Finals so far. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
4:03 - NBA teams will try to copy the Thunder and Pacers
15:26 - Indiana's Game 1 turnovers
20:13 - Myles Turner vs Chet Holmgren
24:15 - Should the Thunder play both bigs?
27:-5 - Making life easier for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
28:52 - Shooting variance
31:26 - We don't appreciate the Pacers offense enough
36:25 - Adjusting expectations

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Dan and Grant break down what is shaping up to be either an uneventful of absolutely pivotal offseason for the Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:58 - Hornets cap sheet + future of Tre Mann
2:07 - Biggest needs
5:26 - What should Charlotte do at No. 4?
7:39 - Future of Mark Williams
10:16 - The LaMelo Ball talk
14:56 - WILD TRADE IDEA ALERT (loose framework)
16:11 - In defense of LaMelo Ball
19:02 - The Hornets situation is fascinating...
20:23 - Players the Hornets should target

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Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down the NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - The Tom Thibodeau News
1:31 - Is this move a surprise?
3:56 - Thibs wasn't the Knicks' biggest problem
7:22 - Is New York's roster better than it showed?
9:43 - The "Too many minutes" talk
13:14 - Possible Thibodeau replacements for the Knicks
19:20 - What's next for the Knicks?
30:05 - Thunder vs Pacers tactical questions
51:58 - Thunder and Pacers storylines
1:05:31 - Pacers and Thunder x-factors
1:10:20 - Thund...

Dan and Grant discuss the NBA team that's built to control the 2025 offseason: The Brooklyn Nets! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:32 - Why the Nets will define the offseason
1:47 - Brooklyn's offseason cap sheet
3:35 - Future of Cam Thomas
5:26 - How should the Nets use their cap space?
7:58 - Should the Nets be a Giannis Antetokounmpo team?
10:47 - Will Sean Marks chase any big-name free agents?
13:18 - Other teams need Brooklyn to help with trades
15:34 - Potential trades!
19:53 - Can the Nets change out some of their draft picks?
22:17 - "We'r...

Dan and Grant break down what's shaping up to be a crucial offseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - One Big Question
0:35 - Timberwolves' cap situation
1:37 - How does the Wolves' loss to the Thunder impact their direction?
5:10 - Futures of Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker
12:33 - Minnesota's direction under new ownership
19:26 - Wolves' biggest offseason needs
24:26 - Should the Timberwolves trade for Kevin Durant
30:45 - Is Minnesota the best fit for KD?
32:54 - Other needs and offseason targets
35:35 - Will Minny consider moving Naz Reid or Rudy...

Dan and Grant go LONG on the Dallas Mavericks' offseason (and long-term!) outlook. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:47 - Impact of drafting Cooper Flagg
2:47 - Who would the Mavs consider trading No. 1 for?
7:03 - Mavs' cap sheet
8:00 - Future of Kyrie Irving
10:59 - Should Dallas consider taking a gap year?
12:14 - Mavs' biggest needs
14:01 - Trade and free-agent targets
17:02 - Does Dallas need more shooting?
18:53 - Mavs trade ideas!
25:27 - Our favorite Mavs trade target(s)
26:54 - Are the Mavs a Kevin Durant team?
28:20 - Will Dallas look to s...

Dan and Grant break down every angle of the Philadelphia 76ers offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:35 - Is this the most important Sixers offseason of all time?
4:00 - What should they do with the No. 3 pick?
7:10 - Sixers' cap sheet + future of Quentin Grimes
13:04 - How much will Philly pay for this team?
17:03 - Should the Sixers rebuild around Tyrese Maxey and No. 3?
19:35 - Biggest roster needs + possible targets
24:27 - A wild trade idea!
26:11 - The Sixers need to have an open mind
29:17 - What's the trade value of the No...

Dan and Mort Jense (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast discuss the biggest questions they have this offseason for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:36 - Our approach
2:31 - Dallas Mavericks
14:30 - Houston Rockets
33:51 - Memphis Grizzlies
46:57 - New Orleans Pelicans
1:00:26 - San Antonio Spurs

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Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast) break down the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers series. Drop your thoughts in the comments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:48 - Biggest surprises of the series so far
4:18 - The Pacers are still underrated somehow
10:42 - How should Indiana defend Karl-Anthony Towns?
13:48 - Have the Knicks unlocked Karl-Anthony Towns?
18:51 - The Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns partnership
22:18 - Inconsistency of Mikal Bridges/the Knicks
29:03 - More Pascal Siakam, please
32:16 - Future of Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith

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Dan and Grant break down the Denver Nuggets offseason outlook, including what types of move they can and should be looking to make. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:36 - Nikola Jokic's recent comments
2:53 - Will Nikoa Jokic sign an extension?
7:02 - The Nuggets' salary-cap situation
8:01 - Christian Braun & Peyton Watson extensions
13:27 - The Kevin Durant-to-Denver talk
19:54 - Biggest needs and free-agency targets
27:03 - Do the Nuggets need more offense?
30:07 - Trade targets and ideas!

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Dan and Grant break down the Thunder-Timberwolves series, and get into why Oklahoma City is starting to feel inevitable. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:55 - The OKC Thunder doing the darn thing
1:25 - Dan tries coffee for the second time ever
4:03 - Breaking down Thunder-Wolves
8:01 - Any adjustments Minnesota can make?
13:05 - The Julius Randle tangent
14:45 - OKC can still be better
17:56 - The Thunder are starting to feel inevitable
22:09 - OKC give you ZERO margin for error
26:10 - Do the Wolves still have a chance?

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Dan and Grant break down the 2025 NBA offseason outlook for the Los Angeles Clippers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:35 - Clippers cap situations
1:18 - Future of James Harden
2:47 - Biggest needs
4:11 - What's the best path forward for the Clippers?
8:16 - What can the Clippers' trade assets get?
11:32 - Clippers free-agent targets

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Dan and Grant break down the offseason outlook for the Boston Celtics. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:50 - Salary cap situation
2:08 - How aggressively will Boston cut costs?
4:33 - Should the Celtics shop Jaylen Brown?
7:50 - Is a Derrick White trade inevitable?
9:34 - Jrue Holiday trade idea
11:36 - Why the Celtics will make MULTIPLE big moves
14:12 - Kristaps Porzingis' and Jrue Holiday's value?
15:30 - Another Jrue Holiday trade idea
18:02 - Kristaps Porzingis trades
24:34 - Derrick White trade idea
30:18 - Another Kristaps Porzingis trade idea
33:21 - What are the chan...

Dan and Grant break down the Western Conference Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves. Let us know your predictions for this series in the comments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:39 - Thunder vs Wolves tactical questions
17:01 - Thunder vs Wolves storylines
26:22 - Thunder and Timberwolves x-factors
33:09 - Thunder vs Timberwolves predictions
35:23 - Knicks vs Pacers lead-in
37:15 - Knicks vs Pacers tactical questions
58:32 - Knicks vs Pacers storylines
1:09:02 - Knicks and Pacers x-factors
1:12:43 - Knicks vs Pacers predictions

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Dan and Grant discuss how the Atlanta Hawks will approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Cap situation + draft picks
1:35 - Where are the Hawks going?
2:58 - Future of Trae Young
6:01 - What is Trae's value?
8:01 - The Dyson Daniels extension
10:59 - Atlanta's biggest needs
13:30 - Importance of Caris LeVert
14:32 - What happens if they trade Trae Young?
15:53 - The argument for keeping Trae Young

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Dan and Grant discuss how the Golden State Warriors should navigate their 2025 offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:28 - Cap situation + sign-and-trade rules
3:04 - Future of Jonathan Kuminga
10:22 - Golden State's biggest needs
12:27 - Warriors trade targets + Kuminga landing spots
20:33 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo noise
21:19 - WILD blockbuster trade idea (The perfect Warriors offseason)
28:03 - Draymond Green extension, Steph Curry's future
30:23 -Future of Brandin Podziemski

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