Mort is joined by Jack Quantrill, and the two discuss the plethora of injuries the NBA is currently seeing. They also get into the NBA Cup, and lastly had to devote some words to Nikola Jokić who is, unsurprisingly, playing MVP-caliber ball.

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https://www.fanduel.com/research/tom-izzo-on-his-potential-successor-i-m-going-call-mateen-cleaves-steve-smith-etc

Mort is joined by Jason Patt of Cash Considerations to discuss the Chicago Bulls. 

The Bulls play a far more entertaining brand of ball this season, in large part due to an optimized shot profile. That's.... good, right? Well, not so fast says Jason, who argues the timing of it is off.

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Mort is joined by Bryant West of The Kings Herald to discuss the Sacramento Kings.

Where are they going this year? How has DeMar DeRozan looked? What does an extension number to Keegan Murray look like? Is Malik Monk the heart of the team? And what about the long-term future?

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https://www.fanduel.com/research/5-notable-programs-hoping-to-end-their-ncaa-tournament-drought-in-2025

Mort is joined by his editor over at Sports Illustrated/Draft Digest, Nick Crain, and together duo breaks down some prospects for next year's 2025 NBA Draft, with special focus on Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper.

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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-rookie-of-the-year-odds-zach-edey-the-favorite-bronny-james-getting-attention 

Mort is joined by his old friend, and former Dennis Podman co-host, Mark Karantzoulis. The duo discuss rookie extensions, the New York Knicks, Miami Heat, and Houston Rockets.

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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-rookie-of-the-year-odds-zach-edey-the-favorite-bronny-james-getting-attention 

The Milwaukee Bucks acquired Damian Lillard before the start of last season, made an in-season coaching change, and saw Khris Middleton limited to just 55 games played.

Now, the Bucks are entering a year with a full training camp under their belt with Doc Rivers, Lillard isn't new to the system, and they signed Gary Trent Jr this summer.

Ti Windisch, co-host of the Gyro Step podcast, joins the show to discuss why there are grounds for optimism in Wisconsin this season. 

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https://www.fanduel.com/research/3-best-nba-mvp-bets-for-the-2024-2025-season 

The Atlanta Hawks owe their 2025 unprotected first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs, which means there's no incentive to lose games. As such, the Hawks are going all out, and will thus introduce top pick Zaccharie Risacher to a competitive environment immediately.

Brad Rowland, host of LockedOnHawks, joins the show to discuss Atlanta's upcoming season, Trae Young's upside, and the long-term view of the team.

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https://www.fanduel.com/research/3-best-nba-mvp-bets-for-the-2024-2025-season 

The Los Angeles Clippers lost Paul George this summer, which could have a negative ripple effect on the team's chances this season. However, the door might be open for a competitive year, as long as Kawhi Leonard cracks 50 games played.

Justin Russo joins the show to break it all down, while also touching on the Clippers beyond this season.

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https://www.fanduel.com/research/best-nba-finals-bets-for-the-2024-25-season

The San Antonio Spurs made numerous chances over the 2024 NBA offseason. They added veteran leadership in Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes, and drafted Stephon Castle to be a part of their long-term future.

Ty Jäger joins the show to break it all down. 

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https://www.fanduel.com/research/best-nba-finals-bets-for-the-2024-25-season

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves made a blockbuster trade, just weeks before training camp, with Karl-Anthony Towns, Julius Randle, and Donte DiVincenzo all getting new addresses.

Keith Smith joins the show to break down the deal.

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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-schedule-release-key-dates-for-2024-25-season 

The NBA season is soon upon us, and that means it's time for The NBA Podcast's annual NBA League Pass Rankings!

Dan Favale and Grant Hughes from the Hardwood Knocks podcast joins the show to dig into the first 15 teams of the rankings. 

0:00 - INTRO
2:07 - No. 15
6:22 - FAN CULTURE TANGENT
23:35 - No. 14
28:24 - No. 13
34:42 - No. 12
39:18 - No. 11
43:16 - No. 10
50:56 - No. 9
56:27 - No. 8
1:05:29 - No. 7
1:11:16 - No. 6
1:15:39 - No. 5
1:38:48 - No. 4
1:45:55 - No. 3
1:52:58 - No. 2
2:02:40 - No. 1

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https://www.fanduel.com/research/nba-schedule-release-key-dates-for-2024-25-season