Realgm Radio With Danny Leroux

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs and Nylon Calculus (@Adam_Mares) preview the Denver Nuggets’ offseason, including Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler (1:45), Emmanuel Mudiay (10:01), Denver’s big man rotation (14:31), their draft picks (32:48) potential approaches in free agency (45:50) and much more.   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Erik Gundersen of The Columbian(@blazerbanter) preview the Portland Trail Blazers’ offseason, including their biggest need (1:06), their restricted free agents (9:18), free agent big men (17:54), Damian Lillard’s Rose Rule implications (38:42), defining success moving forward (45:37) and much more.   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) previews the NBA Finals with Kevin Pelton of ESPN Insider (@kpelton- 0:48), Adi Joseph of the Sporting News (@AdiJoseph- 21:42) and Ian Levy of Fansided (@HickoryHigh- 51:05).   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Jared Weiss of CLNS Radio and Celticsblog(@CLNS_JaredWeiss) go in-depth on the Boston Celtics, including where the Celtics are on their timeline (1:02), what they should do with the #3 overall pick (5:28), the roster crunch (15:32), Boston’s ability to recruit max free agents (29:20), trading for Jahlil Okafor (50:20), their favorite potential signings (1:02:44) and much more.   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Seth Partnow of The Nylon Calculus (@SethPartnow) discuss Thunder/Spurs (0:46), how that series has affected their views on either team’s chances against the Warriors (7:59), the Spurs’ future (14:17) the Warriors without Stephen Curry (22:33), #BantheCharge (27:22), Cleveland (37:16), players that have impressed them most in the playoffs (54:30), individual max contracts (1:10:47) and more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Derek Bodner of Philadelphia Magazine, the USA Today and DraftExpress(@DerekBodnerNBA) discuss the 76ers and the NBA Draft, from what Sixers will be around long-term (0:57), Sam Hinkie’s tenure and trusting the process (2:26), Nerlens Noel and Philadelphia’s young big men (10:43), Dario Saric (19:19), the other young guys on their roster (23:57), his Sixers’ draft board (35:32) and other players he likes in the 2016 Draft (54:43). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton) preview an exciting weekend of NBA playoff basketball from Spurs/Thunder (1:20), Warriors/Blazers (24:29), Cavs/Hawks (42:23), Pacers/Raptors (45:04) and Hornets/Heat (53:33). They also discuss Luke Walton becoming the next head coach of the Lakers (56:53). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and James Ham of CSN California (@James_Ham) go in-depth on the Sacramento Kings, including DeMarcus Cousins (0:46), Rajon Rondo’s future with the team (29:36), what current members of the team will be there long-term (35:49), building a title contender (57:35), LeBron (1:03:11) and the Kings’ coaching search (1:12:42).   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti of Basketball Numbers(@ArturoGalletti) preview each first round playoff series: Warriors/Rockets (2:58), Spurs/Grizzlies (8:25), Thunder/Mavericks (11:04), Clippers/Trail Blazers (13:51), Cavs/Pistons (21:05), Raptors/Pacers (27:27), Heat/Hornets (31:43) and Hawks/Celtics (37:23). They also discuss potential later round Eastern Conference series (45:05) and potential later round Western Conference series (51:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Nate Duncan of the Dunc’d On Basketball Podcast (@NateDuncanNBA) discuss how the podcast started (1:29), the way they prepare for episodes (9:46), the Jazz (18:06), reforming the league’s rules on intentional fouls (24:18), foul outs (34:40), ideal playoff formats (37:17), playoff series they most want to see (41:47) and their favorite free agent/team fits this summer (49:02).   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated (@BenGolliver) discuss the Clippers present and future (0:57), a potential LeBron/CP3/Melo team (28:49), the Lakers’ drama (33:32) and the Eastern Conference playoff picture (44:40)   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) talks with Jonathan Abrams (@Jpdabrams) about his new book Boys Among Men: How the Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball Revolution. The two discuss the path to the pros for stars like Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and how the stories told in the book affect his thinking on the NBA's current age limit.   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and his sister (a marine biologist who hates sports) continue a family tradition of having her pick the NCAA Tournament based solely on what would happen if the mascots got in a fight. This is the Mascot Bracket.   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Sam Vecenie of CBS Sports (@Sam_Vecenie) preview the NCAA Tournament from an NBA perspective, including who to watch the first weekend (1:14), seeding and locations in this year’s tournament (22:50), Kentucky’s prospects (25:52), the comparative lack of NBA prospects on top seeds (32:33), Maryland (36:13), Sam’s top five prospects at this moment (44:03), Ben Simmons vs. Brandon Ingram (46:35), players who will break out (1:00:43) and Sam’s Final Four / National Champion (1:06:20).   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti of Basketball Numbers (@ArturoGalletti) go through their over/under predictions from before the season on the Western Conference, including the Trail Blazers (0:37), Nuggets (5:40), Timberwolves (7:32), Lakers (12:12), Kings (17:35), Suns (22:23), Mavericks (25:44), Jazz (27:55), Pelicans (31:27), Grizzlies (35:03), Rockets (38:36), Thunder (46:23), Clippers (53:25), Spurs (58:10) and Warriors (1:06:22). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti of Basketball Numbers (@ArturoGalletti) go through their over/under predictions from before the season on the Eastern Conference, including the 76ers (0:52), Nets (3:04), Knicks (5:37), Hornets (10:58), Magic (15:59), Pistons (20:59), Pacers (24:03), Celtics (27:35), Bucks (33:25), Wizards (35:19), Raptors (39:46), Heat (43:27), Bulls (47:19), Hawks (50:37) and Cavs (55:31). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Jonathan Tjarks of RealGM (@JonathanTjarks) discuss the Sixers and Jahlil Okafor (0:46), going small (4:46), mentors for NBA big man defense (17:50), college prospects including Simmons vs. Ingram (25:13), comparing Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Davis (32:16), Jonathan’s favorite mid to late first round prospects (39:47) and his team to watch in the NCAA Tournament (50:10). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Seth Partnow of The Nylon Calculus (@SethPartnow) break down Thursday's trade deadline, including the Clippers (1:33), Grizzlies (8:48), Hornets (12:19), Pistons (17:13), Wizards (23:28), Bulls (24:51), Cavs (29:11), Celtics (31:30), Magic (37:46), Thunder (45:59), Trail Blazers (47:34), the challenges of making trades with expectations (50:01), how the deadline changed the playoff picture (55:52) and what they are looking forward to the rest of the regular season (1:01:18). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and longtime Warriors announcer and former NBA player Jim Barnett (@uograd66) discuss the Warriors (1:30), getting drafted by the Celtics (26:11), playing for player-coach Bill Russell (28:41), what players from the past could compete today (35:00), Wilt Chamberlain (36:10) and his top ten players of all time (43:52). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Lee Jenkins of Sports Illustrated(@SI_LeeJenkins) discuss his process (0:46) using Kristaps Porzingis (2:14) as an example, the Warriors (10:39), Russell Westbrook (35:39), LeBron and Kobe (45:21) plus many other topics. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices