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Hawks — 3:36

Should the Hawks trade Trae Young plus two juicy Bucks/Pels picks for Giannis, and how would that look from both teams’ perspectives?

If the Hawks keep Trae, re-sign him reasonably, and just add this incoming Pelicans pick, can that path ever realistically lead to a championship?

Do you buy Onyeka Okongwu’s three-point shooting, and if you do, is he a top-15 center in the league?

Celtics — 13:20

If you’re the Celtics, how should you play out the rest of the season—go all out because there’s no super-team in the East, or pull back at some point to protect health?

How useful will their increased turnover forcing and more egalitarian offense be once Jayson Tatum returns, and which rotation guys could actually be part of a high-level playoff rotation?

Is Jaylen Brown genuinely improved compared to prior years, or is it mostly that the mid-range is falling more; and if it’s shot luck, how long would he have to sustain this for it to be “real”?

Nets — 22:36

Is Michael Porter more valuable to the Nets as an on-court player to get them back into the playoff mix, or as a trade asset?

Can you do as deep a dive as possible on Noah Clowney’s game and development?

Were pundits too quick to call the Nets’ draft a disaster given how much their rookies are now playing?

Hornets — 31:06

What has happened to LaMelo Ball—he was an All-Star before, so is this decline just injuries and lack of progression?

What are some potential trades for Miles Bridges, Ball, and Sexton?

Do you sense a shift in the Hornets’ organizational philosophy under the new regime?

Bulls — 39:10

John Hollinger has said the Suns turned down the Pelicans/Hawks pick deal; do you know if that exact deal (or better) was offered to other teams like the Bulls or Blazers, or is that just logical inference?

Should the Bulls go all-in and trade for Anthony Davis, and what could they realistically get for Coby White if Artūras Karnišovas canvassed the league?

The Bulls are trying to make up for their talent deficit by running on everything—does that strategy backfire (more injuries, better teams separating with more possessions), or is it actually their best path?

Cavs — 50:20

How concerned are you about the Cavs’ bad start, and in particular about Darius Garland’s play and health?

What are your thoughts on Jaylon Tyson’s development so far?

Should Cleveland start trying to get out of the second apron, and what would it take to do that?

Pistons — 58:06

Good or bad, what has been the most surprising thing about the Eastern Conference so far this season?

Besides Giannis and Lauri Markkanen, what other players would be a good fit for the Pistons and actually gettable?

Would Sam Hauser be a good target for the Pistons given his price point and role, and how does he fit relative to what they already have (e.g. Duncan Robinson–type shooters)?

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential trade request leads off the show, as Nate and Danny retrace how Milwaukee got here and debate where he could go next.

They then break down Bucks/Pistons, highlighted by Giannis’ calf injury, Doc Rivers’ clever 2–3 zone, and Jericho Sims’ decisive and-one.

San Antonio/Orlando follows, with Dylan Harper’s electric playmaking, De’Aaron Fox’s tough shotmaking, and Luke Kornet’s game-saving block on Franz Wagner.

Jamal Murray’s 52-point explosion against Indiana ranks among the most efficient 50-point games ever.

A shorthanded Warriors/Thunder matchup features Pat Spencer’s breakout, Seth Curry’s debut, and OKC’s defensive lapses.

Finally, Chris Paul’s exit from the Clippers headlines a lengthy news segment on injuries and updates around the league.

Giannis’ looming trade request, the Bucks’ timeline, and possible destinations and returns. 0:30

Bucks/Pistons: Giannis’ calf injury, Doc’s 2–3 zone on Cade, Sims’ putback, and Detroit’s crunch-time collapse. 17:30

Spurs @ Magic: Harper vs Fox, Orlando’s paint attack, and Luke Kornet’s game-saving block on Franz. 25:47

Jamal Murray drops 52 on Indiana and what it reveals about Denver’s season and their home/road split. 45:38

Warriors/Thunder in SF: Pat Spencer’s shock performance, OKC’s shorthanded defense, Seth Curry signing, and Kuminga’s health. 50:08

Chris Paul sent home by the Clippers, locker-room dynamics, Ty Lue/Lawrence Frank, and what’s next for CP3. 58:59

News (league-wide injuries/updates: Nuggets, Clippers, Lakers, Heat, Pelicans, Wizards, Knicks, Kings, Celtics, Nets, Bulls, Hornets, and more). 1:06:41

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Nate and Danny take their first crack at the NBA awards. Jokic, Shai, Luka, or Giannis for MVP? 00:01:38

We break down a ridiculously deep field for the All-NBA teams, with over 25 legitimate candidates. 00:28:59

Then, Defensive Player of the Year, with some surprising and some familiar candidates. 00:57:59

Coach of the Year is another great one with coaches who have totally overhauled their systems, and others who have continued consistent excellence. 01:05:42

Sixth Man of the Year also has some great options, although Nate and Danny have much different approaches to this award than the typical voter. 01:14:11

Who is the leader for Rookie of the Year in a really talented class? 01:22:15

People have been low on the 2024 draft, but some sophomores have started emerging. Who is the Sophomore of the Year? 01:29:17

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Nate and Danny break down all the action on point differential night! 

Orlando and Detroit was a fascinating matchup of two hungry, athletic, physical teams.

Cleveland had a chance to advance as the wild card, but the Hawks defense stifled them late. 29:00

Jalen Brunson out-dueled Giannis down the stretch in a win or go home game to reach the quarterfinals. 42:53

Denver disappointingly blew an 18 point lead to San Antonio at home to again bow out of the NBA Cup, as the Spurs make the quarterfinals. 50:14

Phoenix continues its plucky resurgence but ultimately Shai was too much. 1:05:07

Plus, we catch up on the latest news around the league. 1:13:22

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