Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

We finish our first look at the West with eight teams. Luka Doncic is on fire. Yaxel Lendeborg changes the Warriors' outlook.
0:22 LAL: Luka's shotmaking reaches another level
9:02 GSW: Yaxel Lendeborg makes us reconsider
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Ace Bailey
Joan Beringer
Western Conference
Luka Doncic
Pacers-Hawks
Oklahoma City Thunder
Dalen Terry
Norchad Omier
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Nate and Danny take their first look around the West, covering seven teams. Is San Antonio's three-guard lineup working? How has Memphis remained unbeaten, and what stood out in its matchup with Portland? Plus, Ace Bailey's progress amid Utah's struggles, Jeremiah Fears and Darius Acuff in Pelicans–Kings, and LaMelo Ball's adjustment in Minnesota without Anthony Edwards.
• 0:00 Spurs: Wembanyama's impact and the three-guard experiment
• 7:32 Grizzlies: An unbeaten start and Cam Boozer's playmaking
• 17:29 Blazers: Transition offense, Deni Avdija, and Toumani Camara
• 21:59 Jazz: A rough start, Ace Bailey's progress, and Darryn Peterson
• 30:09 Pelicans–Kings: Jeremiah Fears and Darius Acuff face off
• 37:02 Zion, Herb Jones, and Sacramento's defensive problems
• 46:11 Timberwolves: LaMelo Ball's adjustment without Anthony Edwards
• 51:25 Joan Beringer's rebounding and Rudy Gobert's defensive impact

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Nate and Danny break down Stephen Curry’s 44-point night in Minnesota, AJ Dybantsa’s NBA debut against Cleveland, and the Knicks’ comeback in Chicago. They also discuss what Anthony Edwards’ injury means for the Wolves, Cooper Flagg’s strong start and Dallas’ decision on Zaccharie Risacher, the latest news, and their NBA Cup group and wild-card picks.
0:30 Stephen Curry’s 44 and Yaxel Lendeborg’s breakout in Minnesota
9:09 Anthony Edwards’ injury and the Wolves’ outlook without him
13:01 Cooper Flagg’s strong start, Risacher’s option and Dallas’ future
18:47 AJ Dybantsa’s debut and Washington’s second-half problems in Cleveland
34:15 Cleveland’s supporting cast, Evan Mobley’s shooting and Philadelphia’s comeback in Indiana
44:24 Knicks–Bulls: New York’s comeback, Jalen Brunson and Chicago’s defensive questions
53:13 Listener questions and news: Kingston Flemings, Naz Reid, Ja Morant and injury updates
1:01:32 NBA Cup format, group winners and wild-card predictions

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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
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Anthony Edwards
Malik Beasley
Heat 0-4
Heat mentally weak
Nikola Jokic
Yaxel Lendeborg
Stephen Curry
Muggsy Bogues
Correction
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Nate and Danny Leroux examine what Jalen Williams’ ankle injury could mean for Oklahoma City, then break down crunch-time games from across the weekend, including Rockets–Spurs, Knicks–Celtics, and the Grizzlies–Warriors game they attended in person. They also discuss the Pelicans’ closing lineups, Luka Dončić’s scoring, early rookie performances, and the latest injuries around the league.
0:22 — Jalen Williams’ injury and Oklahoma City’s depth, trade options, and championship hopes.
10:18 — Rockets–Spurs: Houston’s offense and Alperen Şengün against Victor Wembanyama.
16:33 — San Antonio’s three-guard lineup and crunch-time alternatives.
23:38 — Rockets–Spurs: The final possession and Amen Thompson’s defense.
27:35 — Knicks–Celtics: Jayson Tatum, defensive matchups, and New York’s slow start.
33:53 — Pelicans–Jazz and Pelicans–Nuggets: Zion Williamson and New Orleans’ closing lineups.
44:34 — Lakers–Jazz: Luka Dončić, foul drawing, and Utah’s defense and rebounding.
50:38 — Denver’s comeback, Trevon Brazile’s emergence, and Nikola Jokić’s defense.
55:23 — Grizzlies–Warriors: Zach Edey, Ty Jerome, and Golden State’s late-game execution.
1:02:43 — Yaxel Lendeborg’s offensive responsibilities and defensive strengths and weaknesses.
1:07:42 — Cameron Boozer’s early performances and fit in Memphis’ offense.
1:12:44 — Grizzlies–Kings: Ty Jerome, Darius Acuff, and Domantas Sabonis’ role.
1:17:27 — Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs injury updates and Orlando’s depth.
1:21:43 — Jalen Duren’s injury, Pistons–76ers, and Philadelphia’s lineup continuity.
1:25:21 — More injury updates, including Cooper Flagg and Kawhi Leonard.

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