Podcast appearances and mentions of Lauri Markkanen

Mike and Rico go through a few potential additions (either via trade or free agency) for the Pistons this offseason.

The entirety of DJ & PK for May 19, 2026: HOUR ONE Recapping the night in sports Steve Cleveland, Former BYU Basketball Coach Chris Hill, Former Utah Athletic Director HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, NFL, CFB, MLB, Golf, NHL Hot Takes or Toast: Entertaining Lauri Markkanen trade interest? What happens in the Eastern Conference Finals? HOUR THREE Chris Anderson, Eer Sports Bronson Kaufusi, Former BYU & NFL Defensive Lineman Will Donovan Mitchell and Sam Merrill make the NBA Finals? HOUR FOUR San Antonio Spurs win Game 1 Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour two of DJ & PK for May 19, 2026: What is Trending: NBA, NFL, CFB, MLB, Golf, NHL Hot Takes or Toast: Entertaining Lauri Markkanen trade interest? What happens in the Eastern Conference Finals?

DJ & PK debated if the Utah Jazz should entertain any trade interest for Lauri Markkanen with rumors involving the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons reportedly.

In this Timeout, Dwyane and Bob break down the playoffs with a focus on chemistry, coaching, and experience. Dwyane praises the Knicks’ defensive connectivity, compares Thibodeau’s impact to Pat Riley returning to Miami to bring discipline to a roster of “grown man knuckleheads,” and previews a physical Knicks and Pistons matchup. Out West, he breaks down why the injured Timberwolves have to lean on grit against a deep but inexperienced Spurs team, calls out Wembanyama going through the physical growing pains of playoff basketball, and shares advice he gave Anthony Edwards directly, stop getting caught on the sideline and bring the physicality on your drives. Dwyane also talks about his role in the Utah Jazz governing group, excited about the number two pick and building the right culture around Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen, and closes by telling impatient Heat fans to trust the front office to get Bam the help he needs. Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Bruski and Dr. A continue their fantasy basketball busts series by breaking down players who fell far below expectations last season. They discuss what went wrong, bounce-back potential, and where stars like Zion Williamson, Lauri Markkanen, Josh Giddey, and Evan Mobley should be drafted next year. The episode closes with NBA playoff reactions and series breakdowns. Presented by FanDuel Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS - perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top 3 Stories: Utah's Spencer Fano & Caleb Lomu Drafted in Round 1, First Home Mammoth Playoff Game Tonight, Revisiting Austin Ainge's Comments about Lauri Markkanen

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote celebrated the Bulls landing an extra first-round pick this June by virtue of the Blazers advancing to the playoffs by beating the Suns in the play-in tournament Tuesday.

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Race for Wild Card 1 Utah Jazz Exit Interviews Would You Rather?

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin on NBA play-in games, Jazz offseason + MORE Lauri Markkanen end of season availability

Hour 1 Tim LaComb Bad tipping What You May Have Missed Hour 2 NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin on NBA play-in games, Jazz offseason + MORE Lauri Markkanen end of season availability Hour 3 Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong Sports Roulette Final thoughts

The entirety of DJ & PK for April 14, 2026: HOUR ONE Will Hardy, Utah Jazz Head Coach Steve Cleveland, Former BYU Basketball Coach Lauri Markkanen and Ace Bailey, Utah Jazz HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, CBB, NFL, CFB, MLB, Utah Mammoth, NHL Hot Takes or Toast: why so many BYU basketball portal entrants? Should the Utah Jazz retain Jusuf Nurkic and Kevin Love? HOUR THREE Mike Folta, Utah Mammoth and SEG Media Tim LaComb, SEG Media Utah Mammoth ready for playoffs? HOUR FOUR Why did so many BYU basketball players leave? Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour one of DJ & PK for April 14, 2026: Will Hardy, Utah Jazz Head Coach Steve Cleveland, Former BYU Basketball Coach Lauri Markkanen and Ace Bailey, Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markannen addressed the media as the team wrapped up the 2025-26 season.

Jake & Ben Full Show from April 13, 2026 Hour 1 Utah Jazz President of Basketball Operations Austin Ainge answers questions after the 2025-26 season Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah Mammoth on a 2 game skid with 2 games left before Playoffs What age is too old for Coachella? Hour 2 Jaren Jackson Jr. speaks to the media after the 2025-26 season Lauri Markkanen speaks to the media after the 2025-26 season Tyrese Haliburton has Shingles

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on April 13, 2026 Jaren Jackson Jr. speaks to the media after the 2025-26 season Lauri Markkanen speaks to the media after the 2025-26 season Tyrese Haliburton has Shingles

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on March 5, 2026 Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. will lead the Utah Jazz next year. Does anyone half to take a backseat to the other two? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah Mammoth trade from Defenseman MacKenzie Weegar ahead of NHL Trade Deadline, Jazz at Wizards tonight, Buffalo Bills trade for WR DJ Moore.  Ryan Smith has been aggressive as the owner of the Utah Mammoth. Do you like it?

Jake & Ben Full Show on March 5, 2026 Hour 1 Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. will lead the Utah Jazz next year. Does anyone half to take a backseat to the other two? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah Mammoth trade from Defenseman MacKenzie Weegar ahead of NHL Trade Deadline, Jazz at Wizards tonight, Buffalo Bills trade for WR DJ Moore.  Ryan Smith has been aggressive as the owner of the Utah Mammoth. Do you like it? Hour 2 Utah Mammoth Analyst Nick Olczyk joined to give his thoughts on the team trading for Defenseman MacKenzie Weegar ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline.  One person has had a bigger impact on Utah sports than anybody else. Who is it and what are they up to now? We never got an update on Jusuf Nurkic's nose surgery. Will he be recognizable next season?

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson break down the Best of the NBA on Nightcap as they react to LeBron James calling out Jaylen Brown over comments about Bronny James, weigh in on Anthony Edwards’ wild and unsettling hotel story in Memphis, and discuss Kevin Durant’s reported interest in suiting up for Team USA in the 2028 Olympics. Don’t miss Unc and Ocho’s unfiltered takes on the biggest NBA headlines. Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - LeBron speaks on relationship with Jaylen Brown31:01 - Anthony Edwards on nasty hotels in Memphis41:05 - NBA sending out private doctors to teams?!59:33 - KD wants to play for Team USA in 2028 (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a fun, fresh batch of the most talked-about names across all of fantasy basketball. Who should you ADD? Can we afford to hold some of these names? PLAYERS COVERED: Jayson Tatum, Trey Murphy, De'Anthony Melton, Keegan Murray, Keyonte George, Jalen Smith, Ty Jerome, Lauri Markkanen, Derik Queen, Nikola Vucevic The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Google Sheet with Ranks, Weekly Streaming Schedule Charts & Injury Replacement Adds FREE! https://bit.ly/3XrAdEW Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XiUzQK Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ACCHYe Float on over to the new Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page to watch videos from the network's top talent: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Dan and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt Podcast logo by https://twitter.com/freekeepoints Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Biggest storylines for BYU football heading into spring football Jazz fall to the Pelicans; Lauri OUT  Would You Rather?

Aaron Bruski and Dr. A break down Thursday night's biggest fantasy takeaways, including injury updates from stars like Jabari Smith Jr., Lauri Markkanen, Trae Young, and Devin Booker. The guys highlight their “My Guys” and the Bruski 150 top performers, while giving actionable insight into who to roster, stash, or stream heading into the weekend. Presented by FanDuel Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS - perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 Lauri Markkanen apparently suffered an injury at practice, and the NBA wants to verify that he's actually hurt.  The University of Cincinnati is suing former Quarterback Brendan Sorsby for leaving his contract early. Are they justified in doing so? Kevin Graham is loving him some Utah Mammoth.  Hour 2 Fox Sports NBA analyst Mark Medina Good, Bad & Ugly Hour 3 All Sports commissioner Kevin Graham

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Sly Sylvester filling in Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Chandler Holt, digital writer for KSL Sports and cohost of Jazz Notes Best and Worst of the Day

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on February 26, 2026. Sly Sylvester filling in Utah Jazz take on the New Orleans Pelicans tonight Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby Would You Rather? Andre Tourigny, Utah Mammoth head coach  NFL Blitz: Anthony Richardson gets the green light to start seeking a trade  The Top 10: Most Stanley Cup wins Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Chandler Holt, digital writer for KSL Sports and cohost of Jazz Notes Best and Worst of the Day

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on February 27, 2026 The Utah Jazz lost to New Orleans last night with Kyle Filipowski starting at Center and a lot of people wnat to criticize his performance. Is he even a Center in the NBA or is he out of position?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: BYU Football begins Spring Practice today, Details on the controversial Lauri Markkanen injury, Utah Mammoth host the Minnesota Wild tonight.  Some of FIFA's prices for the World Cup are coming out and good luck trying to get to anything. 

Jake & Ben: Full Show from February 27, 2026 Hour 1 The Utah Jazz lost to New Orleans last night with Kyle Filipowski starting at Center and a lot of people wnat to criticize his performance. Is he even a Center in the NBA or is he out of position?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: BYU Football begins Spring Practice today, Details on the controversial Lauri Markkanen injury, Utah Mammoth host the Minnesota Wild tonight.  Some of FIFA's prices for the World Cup are coming out and good luck trying to get to anything.  Hour 2 The Los Angeles Lakers are having a melt down in part because LeBron and Luke can't play their own roles.  New Utah Jazz addition John Konchar seems like a player who could become a fan-favorite.  Would you make up fake email addresses to leave yourself good reviews? 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: BYU Football begins Spring Practice today, Details on the controversial Lauri Markkanen injury, Utah Mammoth host the Minnesota Wild tonight. 

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker open the second hour of the show with an interview with Team USA Spear Fisher Lily Jarvis Fuller. She's a native of Utah and a student at Utah State who is representing the United States in a spear fishing competition in New Zealand in early March. The interview goes over her journey and interest in the demanding sport and some of the stories from her career.After that interview, Eric and Jason dive into the brief drama surrounding the (later retracted) reports that the NBA was sending doctors to verify the injury that star forward Lauri Markkanen suffered in practice. Also, a look at the player the Jazz recently signed, center Mo Bamba.

We'll open on Grizzlies/Warriors and how we like what we've seen lately from Javon Small. The 3pt shot appears to be real and he also plays hard...something Chris tells you every smaller player in the NBA has to do if they're going to make it in a league full of giants (5:10). Keaton Wagler has been a freshman sensation at Illinois. Chris talks about a story on Wagler and how he wasn't as unheralded as some think and how there's a Ja Morant connection in there...plus Devin tells you about another unheralded freshman who nobody is talking about that plays in the ACC (20:27). Is the NBA really sending their own doctor(s) to Utah after the Jazz announced Lauri Markkanen suffered a hip and ankle injury in practice??? (41:00) Grizzlies G Walter Clayton Jr joins the show in-studio. Clayton talks about being a higher recruited football player in high school more than basketball, why he chose basketball, going to play for Rick Pitino at Iona, life as a father, getting traded as a rookie and more (53:33). Grizzlies F Taylor Hendricks joins the show in-studio after that and talks about playing at UCF against Memphis, Kendric Davis giving them buckets, the horrific injury he suffered in Utah, battling back from that, what he does in his free time, the music he likes and much more (1:11:01) Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guests: Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks Technical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Detroit Pistons beating the Oklahoma City Thunder to take hold of the best record in the NBA, the odds for regular season MVP have tightened recently, and the NBA is sending their own doctors to verify Lauri Markkanen’s MRI and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 04:05 - Pistons beat Thunder 20:55 - Odds of regular season MVP have tightened recently 32:00 - NBA sending their own doctors to verify Lauri Markkanen’s MRI (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a packed episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the latest NBA headlines, including James Harden's broken thumb and Lauri Markkanen's injuries. KOC and Tom go back and forth on their Western Conference power rankings. From there, KOC is joined by Jason Gallagher to tackle questions about what's going on with Luka Dončić and why fandom has changed so much. All that and more on this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show. Harden Injury (1:06) Markkanen Injury (4:00) Zion's Shooting Fear (26:30) Western Conference Power Rankings (33:40) Jason Gallagher on Luka Dončić (1:04:20)

Lauri Markkanen apparently suffered an injury at practice, and the NBA wants to verify that he's actually hurt.  The University of Cincinnati is suing former Quarterback Brendan Sorsby for leaving his contract early. Are they justified in doing so? Kevin Graham is loving him some Utah Mammoth. 

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Sly Sylvester filling in Utah Jazz take on the New Orleans Pelicans tonight Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby Would You Rather?

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on February 26, 2026 Is the NBA really going to send an Independent Doctor to verify Lauri Markkanen's injury?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah Mammoth look rusty in return from Olympic Break, A new reports says the NBA WON'T send an Independent Doctor to Utah, BYU Basketball on the road this weekend.  Cincinnati has sued their former Quarterback Brendan Sorsby after he transferred to Texas Tech.

Jake & Ben Full Show from February 26, 2026 Hour 1 Is the NBA really going to send an Independent Doctor to verify Lauri Markkanen's injury?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah Mammoth look rusty in return from Olympic Break, A new reports says the NBA WON'T send an Independent Doctor to Utah, BYU Basketball on the road this weekend.  Cincinnati has sued their former Quarterback Brendan Sorsby after he transferred to Texas Tech. Hour 2 Utah Mammoth Analyst Nick Olczyk made his weekly appearance on the show to recap Team USA Winning Gold and what that means for hockey in the country. Also, how did the Mammoth look in their return to action? Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge joined Jake & Ben to talk about the team - including Keyonte George's development this year and what it takes to pull off a big trade in the NBA.  Kevin Graham and Scotty G chime in to give their thoughts on Cincinnati suing Brendan Sorsby. 

Hour 1 Jake & Ben are the Friends on today's show as Scotty G deals with travel delays Thoughts on BYU Basketball's loss to UCF Utah Jazz CEO Danny AInge on Keyonte George's big leap + Pulling off Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade Are Pro Sports General Managers and Front Offices ruthless to their players?  Hour 2 Mammoth insider Cole Bagley Good, Bad & Ugly Lauri Markkanen getting an MRI on ankle & hamstring Hour 3 Morning skate availaiblity Scotty G live from San Diego Final thoughts

Jake Hatch & Lloyd Cole Mammoth insider Cole Bagley Good, Bad & Ugly Lauri Markkanen getting an MRI on ankle & hamstring

Big Red Bus - Episode 242 – Episode Summary 2:00 — See Red Fred and Michael Walton II open with a candid discussion on whether Bulls fans should be concerned about Matas Buzelis' development heading into Year 2. 5:30 — The debate shifts to role and fit: is Matas ultimately a true 3, a modern 4, or something in between? 8:36 — Ceiling talk: could a Giddey/Matas pairing surpass what the Bulls once envisioned with Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine? 13:30 — Front office accountability takes center stage as they question whether AKME should continue leading the organization. 17:37 — The episode wraps with a tough coaching conversation: should Billy Donovan remain the head coach moving forward?

Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge

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Ben Anderson Mad Dog Russo says Nashville & SLC likely to get MLB team

Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Danny, Dan, and Nate for their semi-annual cap nerdathon in which they take the reins of the league's teams to simulate the trade deadline. It's a weird year with many high-priced players and lots of expensive, constrained teams.  In Part 1, the quartet engages in trade discussions for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaren Jackson, Jr., Anthony Davis, Lauri Markkanen, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, LeBron James, Trey Murphy III, Michael Porter, Jr., Karl-Anthony Towns, Anfernee Simons, and many more. Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use code mockdeadline26. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden State Warriors split back-to-back games against the Minnesota Timberwolves after the first matchup was postponed due to the ongoing situation in Minneapolis. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole take a look at the Warriors' trip to the Twin Cities before looking ahead to the NBA trade deadline. (01:15) - The Warriors and Timberwolves postponed the first game of two in Minnesota with mass protests occurring in the city. The teams split the two games in a situation that was bigger than basketball(06:00) - After the two games were turned into a back-to-back, Golden State didn't seem to be playing Warriors basketball without its main cast(12:00) - The Warriors abandoned their principles Monday night(16:00) - Golden State had over $170 million sitting on its bench and it showed(17:30) - What do the Warriors do with the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching?(19:30) - Would you still trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo even after his recent injury?(21:15) - Should the Warriors stand pat at the trade deadline?(24:30) - Draymond Green has not been mentioned in any trade discussions(25:45) - Can Jonathan Kuminga make an impact on the Warriors if they don't move him?(29:00) - Lauri Markkanen has missed seven straight games and won't play against the Warriors on Wednesday(31:45) - Would the Warriors consider trading for LeBron James at the deadline?(35:00) - Is there any validity to the reports that the organization pushed back on Steph Curry's desire for Golden State to make a trade?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aaron Bruski and Steve “Dr. A” Alexander break down the latest NBA injury news and how it's impacting fantasy basketball leagues. Updates include Daniel Gafford, Lauri Markkanen, Josh Giddey, Jakob Poeltl, Franz Wagner, and more. The guys also dive into Dr. A's “My Guys”, highlight Bruski 150 top performances and discuss key games to monitor for fantasy value shifts. Whether you're looking for adds, holds, buy-lows, or early warning signs, this episode has you covered. Presented by FanDuel Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS - perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys return to the mock trades they discussed in the first hour.

Would you make this trade if you're Trajan Langdon?

It's the Utah Jazz episode of YM3 featuring Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, and Keynote George!The trio dive into so much in this conversation (on Ace's first-ever podcast!). Ace opens up about his rookie year, what he's learned so far this season, and his biggest adjustments in the NBA. They discuss Keyonte's impressive jump this season and what he feels he's unlocked mentally in his game, Lauri's leadership on the team, plans for a possible Finland trip, and so much more. Let's go!Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TEAMTHREE. That's code TEAMTHREE, bet five bucks and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings—The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY ortext HOPENY (four six seven three sixnine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receiveBonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. Additional terms at D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sacramento Kings — 0:00:38Will Sacramento's ownership accept an intentional rebuild rather than one through ineptitude?Where does Doug Christie rank among the worst coaches of the last 10 years?Who pulls the plug first: Dallas, Sacramento, or Portland?San Antonio Spurs — 11:08Has Stephon Castle's improved play this season (outside of shooting) altered your stance on whether the Spurs should move him?Do the Spurs ultimately need to move on from Castle to reach their ceiling?Would trading Castle plus picks for Giannis make sense?How should we evaluate De'Aaron Fox so far this season versus his longer track record?Given Wembanyama's size and historical risk for very tall players, should the Spurs consider a more aggressive “win-now” move?What do you see as the Spurs' realistic ceiling and playoff outlook this season?Utah Jazz — 26:35Thoughts on Ace Bailey so far — has your opinion changed on his floor or ceiling?Why isn't Lauri Markkanen getting more All-Star consideration?How has Keyonte George's development changed the Jazz's outlook?If the Jazz choose not to trade Lauri Markkanen, should they shut him down? Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hawks — 3:36Should 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 — 13:20If 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 — 22:36Is 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 — 31:06What 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 — 39:10John 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 — 50:20How 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 — 58:06Good 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)? Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.