Celtics and Kings Season Preview

Dave DuFour is joined by Mike Smeltz to preview the Brooklyn Nets season. Mike explains what the trade for Michael Porter Jr. can do for the Nets, how he’s been unleashed this summer, the Nets draft, and what the goals for this season are.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Mike SmeltzExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht was joined by Will Guillory of the Athletic to preview the New Orleans Pelicans season. Will gives his thoughts on if Zion Williamson can continue his stellar play from the end of last season, what rookies Queen and Fears can do, how much of a leap can Trey Murphy make, and so much more.Host: Andrew SchlechtWith: Will GuilloryExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour is joined by Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic to discuss the ongoing saga of the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Mike discusses his original reporting as well as what Pablo Torre has reported on his show.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Mike VorkunovExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour was joined by Adam Mares of DNVR to preview the Denver Nuggets season. Adam gives his thoughts on Jamal Murray and his ability to be ready for a title run, how Cam Johnson changes the Nuggets outlook, if they can win the championship this season and so much more.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Adam MaresExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Yossi Gozlan of the Third Apron podcast and Substack to discuss questions about the NBA’s CBA including why the Celtics are rebuilding this way and how fast they could recover, how soon can the Lakers get max cap space, what punishments can be levied on the Clippers, and many other in the weeds CBA questions only someone like Yossi can answer. Then they play a fun version of Andrew vs. the Beat.Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Yossi GozlanExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour is joined by Pablo Torre of the Pablo Torre Finds Out Podcast to discuss his latest findings on the Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers saga. Pablo discusses his thoughts on the new reports, whether the Clippers will get punished for this, how much worse is this than the Joe Smith situation with the Timberwolves, where does Adam Silver stand with all of this, and so much more. After the break, Sam Amick joins the podcast to discuss more of his reporting on the Clippers situation plus the board of governors meeting that took place this week. Host: Dave DuFour With: Pablo Torre and Sam AmickExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our season preview series Zena Keita is joined by Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan from the Deuce and Mo podcast to discuss the Sacramento Kings. What are the expectations for Domantas Sabonis? What can LaVine and DeRozan accomplish together? How does Keegan Murray level up? And what are reasonable expectations for the Kings this season?After the break DuFour is joined by Jay King of the Athletic to discuss the Boston Celtics. What are the expectations for Jaylen Brown and Derrick White? What other trades could we expect for the Celtics? Will they try to tank? All that and more on today’s episode.Host: Zena Keita and Dave DuFourWith: Duece Mason, Morgan Ragan, and Jay KingExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour is joined by Keith Parish of the Grits and Grinds podcast to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies upcoming season. What are the expectations for Ja Morant? Can Zach Edey and the young players take a step up? How can Jaren Jackson get better? That and much more.After the break Andrew Schlecht is joined by Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers. Can Scoot Henderson take the starting spot? Who is the best player on the Blazers? Who starts? Who could be on the move? All that and much more.Host: Dave DuFour and Andrew SchlechtWith: Keith Parish and Sean HeikenExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zena Keita is joined by Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote to discuss in Indiana Pacers. How will they move forward this season without Haliburton? Can Andrew Nemhard carry the load at starting point guard? In what ways can Siakam, Nesmith, and Mathurin step up? How will they fill in the center position without Myles Turner?After the break Es Baraheni is joined by Hunter Patterson to discuss the Detroit Pistons. What additions did they make that will impact the season? How can Jaden Ivey grow into his role? Can Cade Cunningham take a step forward? Is Jalen Duren’s improvement enough? All that and more on today’s episode. Host: Zena Keita and Es BareheniWith: Caitlin Cooper and Hunter PattersonExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Michael Ayaub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Sam Amick are joined by Pablo Torre to discuss his report on Pablo Torre Finds Out about Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. They discuss what will make the report stick, what the smoking gun in this reporting is, the timeline of Kawhi’s deal, the Clippers birthday tweet, and if the league will actually take on Steve Balmer.Host: Dave DuFour and Sam AmickWith: Pablo TorreExecutive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.