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RealGM Radio is a weekly podcast hosted by Daniel Leroux on the NBA. Danny Leroux is a credentialed member of the NBA press corp. Leroux is also a frequent guest co-host on the Dunc'd On Podcast. Danny also joins Nate Duncan as the regular co-host of the Official Twitter NBA Podcast. ____________________________________________ RealGM Radio is powered in-part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact podcast@northstationmedia.com. To see more on Danny Leroux, ...
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Paul George spurns the Clippers, or was it the other way around? What does this mean now for the Clippers, plus we put a rather ugly bow on this 213 era of Clippers basketball. The Nuggets also take an apparent step back in their championship contention with the departure of KCP. Is there any justification other than just “the money?” What does Orl…
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Host Danny Leroux goes in-depth on the NBA Champion Boston Celtics with Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Weiss and Leroux break down how the Celtics built this roster, the development of Tatum/Brown, impact of Joe Mazzula, their financial future, Jared’s experience in the championship parade and much more. Sponsored by PrizePicks (code: clns) and Gamet…
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Nate and Danny break down all of the major trades, picks and signings involving the teams through the 9th pick in the draft. Part 2 is available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime. Hawks take Risacher 5:26–Wizards picks and trade with Blazers 26:00–Knicks night, re-signing OG and draft moves 35:00–Portland gets Donovan Clingan 39:00–Houston takes Reed …
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Jonathan Givony of ESPN is our guest to discuss some of the big themes around the 2024 draft and debate the top picks. On the docket: How will the new 2-day format affect the second round? 12:45: Why he has Zaccharie Risacher #1 on his board 17:00 Alex Sarr’s potential as a do-everything center 19:30 Why Nate has Reed Sheppard #1 on HIS board, and …
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The Washington Wizards have the #2 pick as their key decision this offseason, but also have potential trade pieces to abet their rebuild. 25:10–Houston got lottery luck moving up to #3. Who are the best fits there? How do their recent draft successes factor into the possibility of trading for a star and their long-term plan? Should they be thinking…
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The 2024 Mock Offseason is here. Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Danny Leroux, and Dan Feldman control the 30 teams, and Nate Duncan is the player agent as they game out the offseason. In Part 1, each GM lays out the goals for their team. Then, Donovan Mitchell weighs whether to extend with Cleveland or evaluate potential trade suitors, Paul George decides w…
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Host Danny Leroux and draft expert Sam Vecenie of The Athletic and the Game Theory podcast preview the 2024 NBA Draft. They discuss the Hawks’ decision at #1 plus the overall top of the draft, which players Sam and Danny are higher and lower on than the general consensus, how the playoffs affected their thought process and much more. Subscribe to R…
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One of the best organizations in the NBA is finally rewarded with an elusive championship. What path did they take to get to this point, and how did the players, coaches, and organization evolve along the journey? Plus, where does this Boston team rank historically after dominant regular and postseasons? What do we make of the Mavericks season afte…
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Host Danny Leroux and Dan Feldman of Dunc’d On Prime discuss the NBA Finals and offseason. They discuss the present and future of teambuilding, where the Celtics fit in (potentially!) with champions of the modern era, the next possible superteams and more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad cho…
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Dallas salvages some pride with a massive blowout victory. Will this mean a sea change in this series going forward? What adjustments can Boston bring? Use code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off on Dunc’d On Prime through July 3. It’s the only place to get four more episodes per week of Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well…
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Despite the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics largely controlled Game 3 as they played their game and the Mavericks couldn’t play theirs. We also remember the amazing basketball life of Jerry West. Use code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off on Dunc’d On Prime through July 3. It’s the only place to get four more episodes per week of Nate & D…
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The Dallas Mavericks are in an 0-2 hole, and despite their best efforts the Celtics still present the same major issues to them as in Game 1. How did the Celtics seize control of the series, and what counters remain to them? Plus, we turn into ESPN for a few minutes at the end. Use code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off on Dunc’d On Prime through Ju…
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Host Danny Leroux talks with Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote about the Pacers and Eric Nehm of The Athletic about the Bucks. Cooper and Leroux discuss how to interpret the Pacers’ surprising run to the Conference Finals, some fascinating roster decisions and much more while Nehm and Leroux attempt to filter out the relevant stories of a str…
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Boston serves notices that their system and personnel will be a totally different kind of nut for Dallas to crack, as most of their inherent advantages told in Game 1. How can Dallas adjust to stay in the series in Game 2? Use code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off on Dunc’d On Prime through July 3. It’s the only place to get four more episodes per …
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The Wolves just had a dream season, but now must pay to keep this group together, and somehow get better. What will it cost ownership money-wise, and what are the restrictions if they do not avoid the dreaded Second Apron? Could they actually trade Karl-Anthony Towns, and would it make sense to do so as anything other than a money-saving move? The …
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Host Danny Leroux and Keith Smith of Spotrac discuss the NBA Finals and offseason. They discuss the how the Celtics and Mavericks match up and how the series could go plus how the new CBA changes the timing of the NBA offseason. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…
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Luka Doncic gives new meaning to the term “coming out aggressive” and sends the Wolves into the Minnesota night. We revisit how he and the Mavs were able to rebuild their team and make their 3rd NBA Finals appearance. We then start our draft scouting with wing prospect Zaccharie Risacher of France, who is in contention to be the number one overall …
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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Daniel Gafford bring Dallas home as Minnesota’s late-game offense again short-circuits, and the Mavs are now a game away from the NBA Finals. The same is true for Boston although it took more late-game heroics themselves against a game Indiana team. Use code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off on Dunc’d On Prime through …
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Host Danny Leroux talks with Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball about the playoffs and Fred Katz of The Athletic about the Knicks. Dubin and Leroux discuss both Conference Finals series and other playoff takeaways. After that, the “Exit Interview” series continues as Katz joins to break down what happened to the Knicks’ season and where they g…
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Dallas played their game against Minnesota while taking the Wolves out of theirs. How can Minnesota turn that in the next games? The Knicks need to re-sign OG Anunoby and Isaiah Hartenstein, but also have assets in the coffers to acquire another star. Who might they consider and who might be available? Use code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off on D…
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Minnesota authors the largest-ever comeback in a Game 7 to oust the defending champs on the road. How did the Wolves pick themselves up off the mat in the series and in this game? What do we make of the Nuggets’ loss? The Knicks’ dream season finally ran out of gas against the Pacers, who had perhaps the best offensive performance ever in a Game 7.…
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Host Danny Leroux and Dan Feldman of Dunc’d On Prime break down the NBA playoffs then Derek Bodner of PHLY comes on to discuss the 76ers. Leroux and Feldman discuss the just-ended Mavericks/Thunder series, where the Thunder go from here, what lessons teams can learn from the 2023 offseason and much more while Bodner and Leroux go in-depth on how th…
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Minnesota and Mike Conley bounce off the mat to destroy Denver and push the Nuggets to their first Game 7 since 2020. How did the Wolves hold Denver to 70 points and how much can be repeated in Game 7? Also, we look at the key free agent centers in a thin group that includes Isaiah Hartenstein, Nic Claxton, and Jonas Valanciunas. Are there any slee…
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The Denver Nuggets showed their quality in two massive wins in Minnesota. What truly changed in this series; was it Denver playing better or the Wolves playing worse, and what does it all mean for Game 5 and beyond. Indiana played a fantastic game against New York, who look as though all the miles are finally catching up to them. How can they turn …
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The Mavs even up in OKC behind a rejuvenated Luka Doncic and a killer night from downtown. Was Cleveland’s victory simply the result of outshooting Boston from 3, or does Boston have more to be concerned about? We also take listener questions on the games and discuss the apparently impending hire of Mike Budenholzer in Phoenix. Use code mockoffseas…
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Host Danny Leroux talks with Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton.bsky.social) about the NBA season so far. They break down each of the four second-round series in terms of the key matchups, swing factors and much more plus other NBA discussion. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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The Cavaliers overcame injuries and atrocious first-half shooting to persevere and author the largest Game 7 comeback in the play-by-play era. Now that they’ve escaped the dreaded first round, how do they match up with a Boston team that hit on all cylinders against Miami? The Mavericks summarily dispatched the Clippers in round one, but they face …
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Jalen Brunson leads the brawny Knicks to the second round in yet another classic game in a classic series. The Pacers finally play to their capabilities to finish off a wounded Bucks team at home. What is next for a Milwaukee team that hasn’t made it out of the first round the last two years? Use code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off on Dunc’d On P…
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Host Danny Leroux and Rob Mahoney of The Ringer break down the NBA playoffs. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the first round so far, Mahoney’s excellent Point Guard Field Guide, the 2024 offseason, teambuilding and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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New York takes command in another war of a Game 4, Paul George and James Harden provide virtuoso performances to knot up their series with Dallas, Milwaukee fought gamely but ultimately succumbed to Myles Turner and the Pacers, while the Lakers finally played harder than the Nuggets to avert a sweep. What can we take away from 3 blowouts Saturday, …
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Host Danny Leroux talks with Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball about the playoffs and Anthony Slater of The Athletic about the Warriors. Dubin and Leroux discuss the Knicks going up 3-1 on the 76ers, a bizarre Clippers/Mavericks series, which teams have been most impressive so far and much more. After that, the “Exit Interview” series starts …
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Joel Embiid had the first great playoff game of his career to will the Sixers back into the series against the Knicks. Orlando showed up for the first time, at the same time that the Cavs didn’t. The Lakers gave it all they had, but again ran out of gas against a younger, deeper, more complete Nuggets team. Use code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off…
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OKC and New Orleans gave us our only really good game of the day, but there were plenty of portents elsewhere. Two potential road favorites failed to show up in Milwaukee and Los Angeles, while Boston was unperturbed in Game 1 against Miami. On day one, the higher seeds served notice that upsets may not be so easy to come by in the first round. Use…
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Is there a reason to think this year’s Denver/Lakers series will go better for LA than last year’s? What strengths and weaknesses do the playoff newcomers from Orlando bring to challenge the Cavs? The Suns are favored in this series, should they be? What specific matchup problems do they cause for the Wolves? Luka vs Kawhi is perhaps the best match…
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A fascinating final day of action unfolds, with huge games between Orlando and Milwaukee, Phoenix and Minnesota, and LA and New Orleans overshadowed by….Cleveland and Charlotte? Why JB Bickerstaff’s closing lineup will go down in tanking lore. Plus, the Knicks’ fascinating decision (which they may not even have considered) of whether to win against…
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It’s time to take stock of how we did on our preseason over/under picks and analyze what went right and what went wrong for our preseason predictions, and also see who will be crowned the over/under king this season. Use code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off on Dunc’d On Prime through July 3. It’s the only place to get four more episodes per week o…
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Host Danny Leroux talks Celtics with Jared Weiss and the NBA’s closing stretch with Keith Smith of Spotrac. Weiss and Leroux break down the Celtics’ phenomenal regular season and their playoff outlook while Leroux and Smith discuss Jrue Holiday’s extension, calibrating player salaries in the new cap environment and much more. Sponsored by Factor Me…
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