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Dan and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report’s Bryan Toporek (@btoporek), Joey Akeley (@Jakeley_BR) and Jason Dunbar (@JayDunOnTheRun) to draft NBA superteams capable of dethroning the Boston Celtics. But wait, there's a (salary-cap) twist! TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant are BACK, together again, AT LONG LAST. To start, Grant offers his long-overdue to the Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson era. After that, he and Dan discuss the Lauri Markkanen trade rumors and whether the Dubs should even be trying to acquire him. From there, they cover Gary Trent Jr. signing with the Milwaukee Bucks and the news that Russell Westbrook will officially end up on the Denver Nuggets. Then, after weeks of waiting, GUESS-A-PLAYER IS BACK, BABY. Come fall into the GAP with us! TIMESTAMPS

Dan collaborated with Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report, Liberty Ballers, Forbes and The NBA Podcast to tier title contenders following the meat and potatoes of the offseason. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST. TIMESTAMPS

Dan discusses the impact of the Jalen Brunson extension on the Knicks (and Brunson himself). After that, he makes good on the Charlotte Hornets state-of-the-rebuild thoughts he owes everyone. Finally, he reacts to Paul George exposing the Los Angeles Clippers during contract negotiations. TIMESTAMPS

Dan is joined by Es Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) from Forbes, Raptors Republic and Bleacher Report for a vibe check on the various rebuilding projects in the NBA. This time around, they spend most of their time on the Toronto Raptors but also extensively hit the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls. They also briefly tough on the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS

Dan is joined by Mo Dakhil (@MoDakhil_NBA) from Bleacher Report and The Athletic to discuss some of the NBA teams they find most interesting following the meat and potatoes of 2024 free agency. TIMESTAMPS

Dan goes through his biggest need for every NBA team following the first wave of free agency and general offseason movement. TIMESTAMPS

Dan reacts to EVERY deal from 2024 NBA free agency so far, with some deeper-dive (or angry-blogperson) takes on certain teams. TIMESTAMPS

Dan reacts to the New Orleans Pelicans trading Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr. and two first-round picks to the Atlanta Hawks for Dejounte Murray. After that, he covers some recent developments, including Paul George's dalliance with the Golden State Warriors and the implications of trades made by the Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant react to day of the 2024 NBA Draft...WITH A TWIST. Grant decided NOT to watch the first round and tries to guess who each team took for the first 20 picks. He and Dan break down their reactions to those selections, trades and the latest news throughout the entire pod. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant preview the 2024 NBA offseason for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS

Dan reacts to Mikal Bridges being traded to the New York Knicks. What's his fit like in New York? What does this mean for OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein and, believe it or not, Mitchell Robinson? He also tackles the Brooklyn Nets' decision to rebuild as well as the Houston Rockets reportedly KNOWING they'll soon trade for Kevin Durant or Devin Booker. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant take the offseason lookahead rocket ship to the Pacific Division and discuss free agency, trades, cap situations, team needs, etc. for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report's Bryan Toporek (@btoporek), Joey Akeley (@Jakeley_BR) and Jason Dunbar (@JayDunOnTheRun) to snake-draft every No. 1 NBA draft pick since LeBron James (i.e. since 2004) based on the BEST SEASON OF THEIR CAREERS only. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant break down the 2024 NBA offseason for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS

Dan breaks down the Chicago Bulls trading Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey. After that, he offers his thoughts on Malik Monk returning to the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick and the Detroit Pistons' head coaching search. TIMESTAMPS

The offseason lookahead train RUH-OHLS ONWARD! Next up: The REIGNING CHAMPION Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. After that, Dan and Grant react to Pascal Siakam's max contract as well as the Detroit Pistons paying Monty Williams $65 million buckaroos to away. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant are rolling out yet another 2024 NBA offseason lookahead. NEXT UP: The Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant are rolling out their 2024 NBA offseason lookaheads, beginning with the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Forbes, Bleacher Report and The NBA Podcast to discuss how much money 50-plus free agents could receive on the open market this offseason. TIMESTAMPS