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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

Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote joins to preview the Indiana Pacers, including Tyrese Haliburton’s return, Ivica Zubac’s fit, and Andrew Nembhard’s development. They examine how Indiana’s playing style could evolve, questions about the bench and health, and the path back to contention in the Eastern Conference. Read and support Caitlin’s work at ⁠Basketball She Wrote⁠: 0:29 — Looking back at last season 3:09 — Andrew Nembhard’s development and role alongside Haliburton 9:14 — Ivica Zubac’s fit and the defensive scheme 20:56 — Zubac’s offensive chemistry with Haliburton and Siakam 26:13 — Kelly Oubre’s role and fit 30:46 — Backup centers, T.J. McConnell and the bench rotation 35:44 — Jarace Walker’s development and deeper bench options 43:19 — Tyrese Haliburton’s return and potential additions to his game 48:22 — Team strengths, weaknesses and health 55:28 — Season predictions and Eastern Conference playoff matchups

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 Eastern 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. Joel Embiid’s conditioning and defensive outlook Eastern Conference Over/Unders Philadelphia 76ers ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Jalen Duren unsigned Jalen Duren offer Karl-Anthony Towns Miles McBride Nikola Jokic LeBron James Bulls-Hornets trade Tyler Nickel ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠

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