Monday Daily Duncs

Here's the latest installment of our Daily Duncs: a curated list of writing, video, and podcasts on a near-daily basis for subscribers. You can read, watch, and listen to exactly what Danny and I are consuming every day if you so choose.

Podcast: David Locke and Adam Mares on the Northwest Division (RealGM Radio) 

  • David Locke and Adam Mares join Danny to preview the season for the Northwest Division. 

Hollinger’s 2021-22 Dallas Mavericks preview: Lineup, roster, prediction, does Luka have enough help? (The Athletic)

Philadelphia 76ers making progress in talks with Ben Simmons on return, sources say (ESPN)

  • Woj on Ben Simmons possibly reporting to Philadelphia as early as this week. 

Kyrie Irving is turning championship-minded Nets into total dysfunction (Yahoo Sports)

  • Vincent Goodwill on Kyrie and the Nets. 

Continuity Rankings: Breaking down each team's roster turnover (NBA.com)

  • John Schuhmann examines the roster turnover for all 30 teams. 

Restricted free agency behind the scenes: ‘It's not really free agency’ (Hoops Hype)

  • Michael Scotto with a great behind-the-scenes look at the restricted free agency process.

Why are the Pacers putting Domantas Sabonis in the corner? (Indy Cornrows)

  • Caitlin Cooper on a new wrinkle for Domantas Sabonis and the Pacers. 

Pelicans preseason observations: Evaluating key depth chart battles, training camp standouts (The Athletic)

  • William Guillory on what we’ve seen from the Pels in preseason. 

What are the Bulls running? (Noh’s Notebook)

  • Stephen Noh with a breakdown of the preseason Bulls on both ends of the floor. 

Video: Can OG Anunoby Be The Most Improved Player? | Game Breakdown (Hoop Intellect)

  • Hoop Intellect makes the case for a breakout season from OG Anunoby. 

The NBA’s Revolution In Pull-Up Threes Isn’t Going Away. But Does The Shot Actually Help? (FiveThirtyEight)

  • Louis Zatzman on the NBA’s increased reliance on pull-up 3-pointers. 

Back in Toronto, the Raptors are the same, but different: Taking the temperature on a team in transition (CBS Sports)

  • James Herbert on the Raptors.  

Growth and Opportunities with De’Anthony Melton (Grizzly Bear Blues)

  • Brandon Abraham looks ahead to year three for De’Anthony Melton. 

Whispers Growing Louder About Gregg Popovich's Inevitable Successor (Bleacher Report)

  • Jake Fischer on Gregg Popovich’s future.