Podcast appearances and mentions of Trae Young

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Hawks' struggles since Trae Young's return including if it is time for Atlanta to move on from Trae and the potential struggles in doing so. Plus, the guys break down why the trade market for Anthony Davis is challenging for the Mavs before talking the impressive play from the Nets and Jazz of late. Then, we talk Wemby's development as the face of the franchise in San Antonio, the Clippers getting back on track with a historic game from Kawhi and finally the drama around Giannis' late dunk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode, Tim and Mikey break down the Atlanta Hawks' 111-126 loss to the Miami Heat. The Hawks committed 21 turnovers against the fastest-paced team in the league- not a recipe for winning basketball. Trae Young led Atlanta with 30 points, while Jalen Johnson added 24 points, 10 assists, and nine boards. Norman Powell led Miami with 25 points, and Pelle Larsson scored a career-high 21. FOLLOW us on “X”: @EthosHawks @Tim_ATL @MRKHoops The FantasyPass isn't just for drafts anymore! Come enjoy DAN'S FANTASY ADDS/DROPS IN REAL TIME in our premium Discord… starting at just $6/month! Click to learn more! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/ymf6vssp Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yll6somy Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server by clicking this sentence – https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Looking for the Bru and Besbris Secret Shows? The only way to get the URLs when they happen is to jump on the email list by heading here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/g5c9a0 Manscaped is BACK, baby! Just like the NBA! Use coupon code HOOPBALL20 to get 20% off and free shipping on your purchase at Manscaped.com! Want more codes? We got 'em! ExpressVPN is offering 3 BONUS months on every 12-month membership purchase by using this special link: https://www.expressvpn.com/hoopball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Atlanta Hawks Coach Quin Snyder Postgame Interview after losing to the Chicago Bulls at State Farm Arena. Atlanta Hawks Game 30 (15-15) #NBA #AtlantaHawks #Atlanta Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com Subscribe to the Bossman YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/BossmanShow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Clarkson, Jason Longshore, and Noel White, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks 126-123 home loss to the Chicago Bulls last night that was their fourth straight loss, and explain why they think the Hawks' issues on defense right now aren't related to Trae Young's return.

HR1 - Hawks on 4-game losing streak since Trae Young's return, but it's not his fault In hour one Greg Clarkson, Jason Longshore, and Noel White, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac, share their stories of the week, and talk about what soccer fans should be watching to get ready for the World Cup, recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks 126-123 home loss to the Chicago Bulls last night that was their fourth straight loss, explain why they think the Hawks' issues on defense right now aren't related to Trae Young's return, give their take on what the best song of all-time by an athlete is, talk about John Cena's legacy in the WWE, and explain why they think John Cena did a great job ending his legacy and starting new one in his final match.

Dennis Schröder was ice-cold when it mattered most, drilling a game-winning buzzer beater and reminding everyone why he's one of the most dangerous clutch guards in the NBA.  On this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show on DLS Hoops, hosts Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick break down Schröder's huge night and what his performance means going forward. The conversation doesn't stop there. The crew dives into the Eastern Conference power struggle, asking the big question every fan is debating right now: Are the New York Knicks legit contenders, or do the Boston Celtics still own the East? With Jalen Brunson dropping an incredible 47 points, the Knicks are making noise — but is it enough to dethrone Boston? Plus, Juju and Trysta take a hard look at Trae Young's shortcomings, discussing what's holding him back, how defenses are attacking him, and whether his style of play can actually translate to winning basketball when it matters most. From clutch buzzer beaters to MVP-level performances and uncomfortable truths about star players, this episode has everything NBA fans are arguing about right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Randy talk about the Hawks season as they get ready to take on the Bulls for the second time, maybe they play defense this time?

In hour 1 Andy and Randy get in to the Hawks season, and how good they can be with Trae Young having returned, and DawgNation's Brandon Adams stops by to preview UGA vs Ole Miss.

Carl and Mike open up the show with some Falcons talk as they react to news of Bijan Robinson and Chris Lindstrom being selected to the Pro Bowl and agree the talent level on the team is good enough for their to have been a couple more players selected had the season not gone the way it has from players dealing with injuries to questionable coaching. Carl and Mike get into some brief Hawks talk as they share some thoughts on the impact the absence of Kristaps Porzingis is having on the team and if Trae Young's return can eventually produce the results expected. Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share some thoughts on the uncertainty of Michael Penix Jr. 's return and his ability to be at full enough strength to produce at the level in which he was expected.

The Hawks looked great Sunday afternoon, and Trae Young dazzled in his 2nd game back. They put up 150 points! so how in the world did they lose? Andy and Randy discuss this, and a great Falcons win.

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O & J discuss the Atlanta Hawks vs. San Antonio Spurs where the Spurs got an amazing performance from Victor Wembanyama in only 21 Minutes. Hawks were still without Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis

Verno and Jacoby return to break down the wild Thursday-night slate in the NBA that saw multiple one-score games and overtime finishes. After, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the past week in the league. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:48) Nikola Jokic breaks record in win vs. Magic (05:09) Pelicans storm back in OT win vs. Rockets (09:18) Mavs survive Pistons in OT (14:29) The Suns escape with win against the Warriors (18:18) Lamelo Ball, Hornets spoil Trae Young's return with win vs. Hawks (21:07) Luka's triple-double lifts Lakers past Jazz (25:14) Blazers outlast Kings in OT (30:31) Knicks steal a win vs. Pacers(33:02) Verno and Jacoby's no. 1 loves of the week (36:16) Verno and Jacoby's no. 1 loathes of the week (43:26) No. 2 loves of the week (51:13) No. 2 loathes of the week (55:42) No. 3 loves of the week (59:33) No. 3 loathes of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Bama & Oklahoma, Kirby Smart, the CFP, Alex Anthopolous, the Hawks losing to the Hornets, Trae Young, Falcons, Cardinals, Marr Ryan and the Best CFP Teams of All-Time before being joined by National College Football Analyst and Georgia Bulldogs Insider Brooks Austin. Later in the hour the guys talked about the Braves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mikey recaps the Atlanta Hawks' 126-133 Atlanta Hawks' loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Trae Young played his first game since Oct. 29, but Charlotte's 80-point first half was too much for the Hawks to overcome. The Hornets shot 24-of-49 from deep. Jalen Johnson scored a career-high 43 points with 11 rebounds and nine assists, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 28 points off the bench. FOLLOW us on “X”: @EthosHawks @Tim_ATL @MRKHoops The FantasyPass isn't just for drafts anymore! Come enjoy DAN'S FANTASY ADDS/DROPS IN REAL TIME in our premium Discord… starting at just $6/month! Click to learn more! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/ymf6vssp Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yll6somy Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server by clicking this sentence – https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Looking for the Bru and Besbris Secret Shows? The only way to get the URLs when they happen is to jump on the email list by heading here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/g5c9a0 Manscaped is BACK, baby! Just like the NBA! Use coupon code HOOPBALL20 to get 20% off and free shipping on your purchase at Manscaped.com! Want more codes? We got 'em! ExpressVPN is offering 3 BONUS months on every 12-month membership purchase by using this special link: https://www.expressvpn.com/hoopball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. On Campus BTG Hawks fall in Trae's return See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 road loss to the Charlotte Hornets last night in what was Trae Young's first game back since missing 22 games due to a sprained MCL, and explain why they think the Hawks defense didn't struggle last night because Trae Young was back in the lineup.

HR1 - Falcons have no reason to want Bill Belichick in Atlanta for any role In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the Seattle Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams last night at home on Thursday night football, recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 road loss to the Charlotte Hornets last night in what was Trae Young's first game back since missing 22 games due to a sprained MCL, explain why they think the Hawks defense didn't struggle last night because Trae Young was back in the lineup, react to NFL insider Josina Anderson reporting that the Atlanta Falcons are among several teams that still hold Bill Belichick in high regard as a potential head coaching candidate, explain why they think the Falcons were right to pass on Bill Belichick then and still shouldn't want him now, preview the Falcons matchup with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in Arizona, react to the latest and biggest college football headlines, preview the first round College Football Playoff matchups, including tonight's first round matchup between the number nine Alabama Crimson Tide and the number eight Oklahoma Sooners, explain why they think Alabama must move quarterback Ty Simpson around in the pocket and establish the run game to beat Oklahoma tonight, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

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During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Bama & Oklahoma, Kirby Smart, the CFP, Alex Anthopolous, the Hawks losing to the Hornets, Trae Young, Falcons, Cardinals, Marr Ryan and the Best CFP Teams of All-Time before being joined by National College Football Analyst and Georgia Bulldogs Insider Brooks Austin. Later in the hour the guys talked about the Braves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Andy and Randy talk about how the Hawks have done more than just staying afloat without Trae Young and now hope that with Trae returning soon the team can look even stronger.

In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about the Falcons as they prepare to face the Arizona Cardinals, if Raheem's fate has been decided yet, their first thoughts on a rematch between Alabama and Oklahoma, the possible return of Trae Young, and other top NBA stories.

Carl and Mike briefly discuss the Falcons and the latest on injuries including Drake London who hopes to make his way back to the field against the Cardinals on Sunday, which they agree the Falcons must find a way for the offense to be dynamic with London and Kyle Pitts. They then get into Hawks talk and explain why they believe the team is not better without Trae Young, however believe it will be important for what has been successful in his absence to continue when he returns.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning Nick & Chris are down at GT's Pop-Tart Bowl practice GT AD Ryan Alpert sits down on set Haynes King & Ahmari Harvey join the guys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 5pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked Falcons-Cardinals, the College Football Playoff, Trae Young returning, Paul Finebaum and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the College Football Playoffs starting tomorrow, Paul Finebaum, Falcons, Cardinals, Raheem Morris, Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix before the last edition of "Reading with Rah" for the year. The guys then let listeners try to beat Chuck at Win Chuck's Dinner before reacting to the Breaking News that Trae Young will be back in action tonight agaisnt the Hornets for the first time in nearly 2 months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty and Mark Zinno talk about what the Hawks will look like with Trae Young rejoining the team after being out with an injury, and what the playoff expectations for the team should be.

Carl and Mike have a brief conversation on the Hawks as they share thoughts on why they believe it will be important for the team to quickly figure out how to integrate Trae Young back into the flow effectively without disrupting production from Jalen Johnson.

Why there's pressure on Quin Snyder to figure it out when Trae Young return. 'Worth it' for Falcons trading first round pick for James Pearce Jr.

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Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks have assigned Trae Young to the G League's College Park Skyhawks, so Young can practice with the Skyhawks and begin his preparations to return to game action for the Atlanta Hawks, and talk about how Trae must make sure the Hawks' ball movement stays same when he comes back.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks have assigned Trae Young to the G League's College Park Skyhawks, so Young can practice with the Skyhawks and begin his preparations to return to game action for the Atlanta Hawks, and explain why they think Trae has to adjust his game to fit into the current Hawks offense.

HR2 - Cardinals good 3rd down efficiency one of the only ways they can beat Falcons In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to preview the Atlanta Falcons matchup with the Arizona Cardinals in Arizona on Sunday, explain why they think the Falcons must pressure and sack Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett to slow down Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks have assigned Trae Young to the G League's College Park Skyhawks, so Young can practice with the Skyhawks and begin his preparations to return to game action for the Atlanta Hawks, explain why they think Trae has to adjust his game to fit into the current Hawks offense, and then close out hour two by playing a round of Which One!

HR1 - Trae Young must come back & improve Hawks' current offense, not change it In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks have assigned Trae Young to the G League's College Park Skyhawks, so Young can practice with the Skyhawks and begin his preparations to return to game action for the Atlanta Hawks, talk about how Trae must make sure the Hawks' ball movement stays same when he comes back, begin to preview the Atlanta Falcons matchup with the Arizona Cardinals in Arizona on Sunday, talk about how the matchup between the Falcons and Cardinals will be a matchup of two head coaches that are on the hot seat, discuss which head coach between Jonathan Gannon and Raheem Morris they think is more on the hot seat right now, react to the latest college football headlines, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

Nate and Danny tackle Western Conference mailbag questions from the Dallas Mavericks through the LA Lakers, digging into star-trade calculus, emerging young players, and which contenders really scare OKC and Denver.Dallas Mavericks — 0:55Is Max Christie's 65% true shooting for real, and if/when his shooting regresses, can he still be a starter on a championship team?How should Dallas value and time a potential Anthony Davis trade—what kind of package is “enough,” how much does the extension/player option risk matter, and is it better to move him now or wait?Given their place in the standings and draft-lottery odds, how low can Dallas realistically fall in the West, and how much does that affect the urgency to trade Davis?Would a Trae Young–for–Anthony Davis swap make sense for either the Mavericks or the Hawks in terms of fit and direction?How does the Derek Lively–Cason Wallace–Dāvis Bertāns draft-night trade look 2.5 years later for both Dallas and OKC, and which side would you rather be on now?Denver Nuggets — 17:57How has Peyton Watson grown offensively, and is he finally ready to be a reliable playoff-rotation player?Why is Zeke Nnaji still getting minutes over DaRon Holmes—are the Nuggets trying to pump up Nnaji's trade value, or do they genuinely see him as the better fit?What are Denver's best and worst potential playoff matchups in the first two rounds (with OKC assumed as the 1-seed and off the board)?Golden State Warriors — 28:40As in so many recent seasons, the Warriors hit mid-December around .500—what's the single biggest factor that can actually turn their season around?Is there any realistic “retool” path where Golden State trades some of the youth to become a legitimate threat again in games where Steph drops 40+ (e.g., moving Pods/Kuminga plus picks for a real starter)?Is the fan criticism of Brandin Podziemski this year justified—how good is he actually and what are his limitations?How much faith should we have in the Warriors' front office to build another contender post-Steph based on their track record?What's the most likely resolution with Jonathan Kuminga—do the Warriors still see him as a core piece, or is he basically just flotsam matching salary at this point?With Steph still playing at an elite level but the team stuck in the middle, are the Warriors really in an intractable “can't blow it up / can't contend” quandary, or is the path forward actually straightforward?Houston Rockets — 44:17If Giannis becomes available, should the Rockets not go after him this season because of OKC's dominance and instead wait to add another star later, or is this exactly the kind of opportunity you must seize?How much better would Giannis actually make Houston in the next 2–3 years compared with just riding out growth with Alperen Şengün and the current core—and is a Şengün-for-Giannis framework ever worth it?Is a core trio of Amen Thompson–Şengün–Giannis really viable given their combined limitations, and if so, who becomes the odd man out long-term?Is Reed Sheppard being misused when he's just parked in the corner while others run the offense—are the Rockets wasting his on-ball skills by treating him like a pure 3-and-D guard?Including possible trades, who is the bigger playoff threat to the Thunder this year: the Spurs or the Rockets?LA Clippers — 53:52Do the Clippers' struggles this season help them at all when the league decides Kawhi Leonard's punishment, or is that totally irrelevant to discipline?How much of the Clippers' disaster season is real underlying weakness versus bad clutch luck and opponent shooting luck (teams bombing threes against them)?What is the most likely course of action for the Clippers at the trade deadline—could they or should they do any kind of “firesale” given they owe so many picks?In hindsight, did the Clippers have the worst offseason—essentially gifting Miami an All-Star-caliber Norman Powell while signing a washed Brook Lopez—and how badly did that set them back?What are the realistic odds the Clippers can claw back to the 10th seed and at least mildly salvage their season?LA Lakers — 1:04:21The Lakers' record is great but their net rating is mediocre—what are their biggest weaknesses or needs, and do they actually play well enough consistently to reach the West finals or NBA Finals?In the MVP discussion, did you underrate Luka Doncic compared with Giannis—if you swapped their team contexts (Luka on the Bucks, Giannis on the Lakers/Mavs), how would that affect their cases, especially when you account for defense?With LeBron driving less and spending more time on the perimeter, would the Lakers' offense be better if they used him more in the post/elbow or as a handoff hub instead of having him just initiate from outside? 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During the 3pm hour of today's show Chernoff & Barrett talked about Braves signings, the MLB off-season, Trae Young making his way back, Falcons-Cardinals, Kirk Cousins, "Reading with Rah," College Football Playoff ticket prices, Jon Morosi and more before being joined by National CFB Analyst Cole Cubelic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawks and United Broadcaster Mike Conti talks about Penn State eventually landing on Matt Campbell as their next head coach, how ugly things have gotten at Michigan, how close Trae Young might be to returning for the Hawks, why Jalen Johnson's production will drop when Trae Young returns, the Hawks trying to figure out what to do with Kristaps Porzingis, and the moves made by the Braves this offseason.

In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about all the significant injuries in the NFL on Sunday, the Hawks hoping to get Trae Young back soon especially as Kristaps Porzingis will miss a few weeks, and a tiktok prank that occurred at a recent holiday party, and DJ Lagway entering the transfer portal.

Mike and Beau are joined by Mike Conti as they discuss the Atlanta Hawks continue to deal with the limited availability of Kristaps Porzingis and how Trae Young's eventual return may impact the production of Jalen Johnson who has been producing All-Star numbers.

Why Micah Parsons' injury may shift who wins NFC North. 'Can the ball keep moving' when Trae Young returns to Hawks? Falcons have 'too many misses' to not make some changes.

Falcons should move Kyle Pitts to wide receiver if he remains with team. Falcons have to learn how to win one score games. Trae Young must prove Hawks can make a run with 'tools' around him

Mike and Beau close out the show with some final thoughts on the Hawks and the current status of Kristaps Porzingis and how Trae Young's return will impact the team in regards to how well the ball has moved with Jalen Johnson being the main facilitator.

Mike and Beau react to the Hawks win over the 76ers and Jalen Johnson's emergence into being the "number one guys" while Trae Young has been out and share thoughts on how the team may consider moving forward in regards to Young's future with the team.

The Hawks get some good news and bad news on the injury front. Then they also get a good win over the 76ers with Dyson Daniels leading the way. I break it all down this episode. KP out for two weeks atleast Young Could return this week Hawks take down the 76ers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Amin Elhassan to recap the San Antonio Spurs ending the Oklahoma City Thunder's winning streak in their electric NBA Cup semifinal victory. They break down Victor Wembanyama's immediate defensive impact and the Spurs' formula for success against OKC. Should the Spurs be aggressive with trades or stick with their young roster?Next, the duo breaks down the keys to the New York Knicks' NBA Cup semifinal win over the Orlando Magic. They discuss Jalen Brunson's showstopping 40-piece, why Paolo Banchero isn't fitting in with the Magic and whether Jamahl Mosley is the best fit for the Magic's head coaching role. Are we overthinking the New York Knicks?Plus, they give their final picks for who will win the NBA Cup Finals. Who does Wemby defend? Can KAT pull Wemby out of the paint? How will the NBA Cup MVP title impact the legacy of the greats?Later, Chris Haynes joins the show, giving the latest news, including potential landing spots for Giannis, what moves the Warriors need to make and whether the Clippers should trade James Harden or Kawhi Leonard?(1:31) Spurs beat Thunder in NBA Cup semis (16:40) Should Spurs or Thunder trade for Giannis? (27:39) Knicks beat Magic in NBA Cup semis (42:04) NBA Cup Final preview (53:32) Giannis trade rumors with Chris Haynes (1:08:14) What is Trae Young's future with Atlanta? (1:12:07) Should Mavericks make a trade? (1:19:46) Will Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard or James Harden?

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Mf'n Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, this time examining the Ewing theory as it applies to three of the league's favorites. Ja Morant, Trae Young, and Paolo Banchero are all highly touted stars in the league and the cornerstones of their respective franchises, but with their teams performing better without them, are there destinations that could better fit their skill sets where they could contribute to team success? Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane had another crash out against the Knicks when he unnecessarily threw the ball at Knicks forward OG Anunoby. The guys try to figure out the reasoning behind some of his outbursts. Plus, the return of the mailbag! (0:00:00) Intro (1:00) FanDuel ad break (2:44) Ja Morant Ewing theory (22:12) Amazon Prime ad break (22:46) Trae Young Ewing theory (38:11) Paolo Banchero Ewing theory (44:40) What's going on with Desmond Bane? (54:40) Mailbag! Check out Howard Beck's latest piece on Giannis:https://www.theringer.com/2025/12/09/nba/giannis-antetokounmpo-nba-trade-rumors-all-in-history Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Raja Bell and Logan Murdock Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz, Conor Nevins, and John Richter The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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.