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.
Denver Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. to undergo back surgery, be out indefinitely (ESPN)
- Woj with the latest on MPJ.
- Shams and John Hollinger with more on the Porter news.
- John Hollinger on two contenders out West, Alperen Sengun, and Duke’s Paolo Banchero.
Power Rankings, Week 7: Warriors, Suns on top before 2 matchups this week (NBA.com)
- John Schuhmann’s latest power rankings, headlined by Phoenix and Golden State ahead of their big matchups this week.
- Kelly Iko and John Hollinger go back and forth on John Wall and the Rockets.
Sources: Milwaukee Bucks signing center DeMarcus Cousins to non-guaranteed deal (ESPN)
- Woj on DeMarcus Cousins landing in Milwaukee.
Steph Curry on Warriors' trek back to top: 'Watching the bubble was the lowest point' (Yahoo Sports)
- Chris Haynes chats with Stephen Curry about the Warriors getting back into contention, and much more.
Video: Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso dominate on defense (Thinking Basketball)
- Ben Taylor takes a closer look at Chicago’s stellar defensive duo in the backcourt.
- John Hollinger highlights several prospects that have stood out early on in the season.
- Mike Vorkunov on the local TV rights in Denver and how the issue may affect more fan bases moving forward.
Nets notebook: How Brooklyn has adjusted this season (NBA.com)
- John Schuhmann on the Nets.
Bradley Beal’s brave new world: How Washington’s star is maturing and why it matters (The Athletic)
- Josh Robbins on Bradley Beal adjusting in his role with this new iteration of the Wizards.
- Sam Amick on the Lakers.
- Eric Nehm chat with Giannis about the continued evolution of his game.
Gary Payton II, the Warriors’ revelation, explains his old school mindset (The Athletic)
- Marcus Thompson on Gary Payton II finding a home in Golden State.
How can the Bulls beat these zone defenses? (Noh’s Notebook)
- Steph Noh on how the Bulls can attack zone defenses.
‘He looks amazing’: How LaMarcus Aldridge went from retired to Nets’ X-factor (The Athletic)
- Alex Schiffer on LaMarcus Aldridge finding his way back to the league, and to the Nets.
Ivica Zubac is anchoring a stifling defense (Clips Nation)
- Sabreena Merchant on Ivica Zubac.
Is the NCAA Still the Best Path for Future NBA Prospects? (Bleacher Report)
- Jake Fischer on the growing landscape for NBA prospects.
Exploring the ups and downs of how the Pacers defend by situation (Indy Cornrows)
- Caitlin Cooper with a deep dive on Indiana’s defense.
2021 NBA rookies: Why this year's class is ahead of the curve on defense (ESPN+)
- Mike Schmitz and Kevin Pelton on some rookies that have impressed on the defensive end of the floor.
Sunday Musings: Opportunity knocks, will Marvin Bagley answer? (The Kings Beat)
- James Ham on Marvin Bagley.
Clippers’ turnovers continue to spoil what could be a special defense (The Athletic)
- Law Murray on an emerging issue for the Clippers.
Clippings: 10 thoughts for the last 10 games (Clips Nation)
- Sabreena Merchant with some takeaways from a .500 stretch for the Clippers.
Michael Malone deserves patience in an impossible situation (Denver Stiffs)
- Ryan Blackburn on Michael Malone and the Nuggets navigating an injury-riddled start to the season.
The offensive ascension of Cole Anthony (Orlando Pinstriped Post)
- Garrett Townsend on Cole Anthony.
Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are the NBA’s newest, coolest wrecking crew (Roll Call Sports Network)
- Lucas Kaplan on the Mobley-Allen duo in Cleveland.
NBA mailbag: Could LeBron's suspension spark success for Los Angeles Lakers? (ESPN+)
- Kevin Pelton on double-digit leads, evaluating on-off numbers, and more.