Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

Nate and Danny Leroux discuss Brandin Podziemski’s extension, the Knicks’ negotiations with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, and the latest developments in the Lakers’ ownership dispute. They also examine preseason injuries and rotation decisions around the league, the Spurs’ three-guard lineup, NBA expansion and the league’s European plans, and the debate over Portland’s firing of announcer Braiden Bell.
Timestamps
0:00 — Brandin Podziemski’s extension and Golden State’s long-term flexibility.
7:43 — Karl-Anthony Towns’ extension negotiations.
13:23 — Josh Hart’s contract situation and the Knicks’ roster outlook.
15:14 — The Buss siblings’ response in the Lakers’ ownership dispute.
18:01 — Lakers injuries and the competition for starting spots.
19:34 — Injury updates around the league.
22:56 — Ben Simmons’ preseason return and Maxime Raynaud’s injury in Sacramento.
24:37 — San Antonio’s injuries and the potential Fox–Castle–Harper starting lineup.
29:14 — Utah’s frontcourt injuries and their impact on the rotation.
32:02 — Bulls and Hornets injuries, roster moves, and preseason developments.
34:28 — Kyrie Irving’s return and Santi Aldama’s injury in Dallas.
35:58 — Raptors, Wizards, and 76ers injury updates.
38:04 — Jonathan Isaac’s status and Anthony Black’s extension outlook.
39:25 — NBA expansion: Las Vegas, Seattle, and the potential timeline.
40:56 — NBA Europe and negotiations with the EuroLeague.
42:03 — Braiden Bell’s firing: Portland’s decision, the reporting, and accountability in public-facing jobs.

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Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian joins to preview the Memphis Grizzlies, including Cameron Boozer’s rookie expectations.
- 0:46 — Last season’s reset and the franchise’s new direction
- 5:09 — Cameron Boozer’s game, fit and rookie expectations
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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

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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.
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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

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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 progress
4:07 — Keyonte George’s breakout, extension and defensive development
14:27 — Jaren Jackson Jr.’s fit alongside Lauri Markkanen
22:57 — Darryn Peterson’s game and rookie expectations
30:07 — Ace Bailey’s development and next steps
39:30 — Starting lineup, closing groups and bench rotation
52:18 — Will Hardy’s offensive system and playing style
55:19 — The NBA’s emphasis on push-offs and flopping
59:00 — Team strengths and weaknesses
1:10:36 — Season prediction and Utah’s place in the West

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