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.

Ben Simmons trade talk, where things stand with the Sixers, plus more NBA notes: Shams Charania’s Inside Pass (The Athletic)

• Shams on what he’s hearing around the league, including some talks between the Sixers and Celtics about Ben Simmons. 

Sources: Trail Blazers GM Neil Olshey investigation extended, expanded (Yahoo Sports)

• Chris Haynes on the Blazers expanding their investigation into Neil Olshey and former Blazers employees. 

Neil Olshey and his final flare of temper may be slowly burning out in Portland as Trail Blazers investigate his conduct (The Athletic)

• Jason Quick on Neil Olshey. 

Power Rankings, Week 4: Warriors, Nets and Cavs rise up (NBA.com)

• John Schuhmann on the Cavs, Cole Anthony, and much more in this week’s power rankings. 

The Long Two: James Harden’s struggles and Evan Mobley’s defense (The Step Back)

• Ben Ladner on Evan Mobley and James Harden’s slow start. 

The Biomechanics of Scottie Barnes (Raptors Republic)

• Samson Folk and @polarfall on Scottie Barnes. 

Video: Scottie Barnes vs Evan Mobley vs Chris Duarte for ROY?! | Rookie Watch Ep. 1 (Hoop Intellect)

• Don’t miss this fun look at three early standouts from this rookie class. 

Video: Screen navigation 101 (Noh’s Notebook)

• Stephen Noh breaks down Chicago’s struggles to navigate screens and how that hurt them in a recent loss to the Sixers. 

On one simple play, the Lakers gave us a quick glimpse at how they can make their Big 3 fit (Silver Screen and Roll)

• Darius Soriano examines one interesting way for the Lakers to utilize their Big 3. 

DeMoralizing: How DeMar DeRozan has transformed Chicago's offense (Basketball News)

• Nekias Duncan shares some first impressions of DeMar DeRozan in Chicago.

Hawks unable to maintain lead in narrow loss to Suns (Peachtree Hoops)

• Glen Willis takes a closer look at Atlanta’s four-point loss in Phoenix. 

Can you believe in these Wizards? The early returns are promising (The Athletic)

• David Aldridge on a strong start for the Wizards. 

Podcast: Where does the Robert Sarver story go from here? (Posted Up)

• Chris Haynes and Vincent Goodwill react to ESPN’s reporting on Robert Sarver.

How Isaiah Stewart is becoming heart and soul of Pistons: ‘He’s our anchor’ (The Athletic)

• James Edwards III on Isaiah Stewart. 

Inside Damian Lillard's unusual slump, and how he could bounce back (ESPN+)

• Kevin Pelton on Damian Lillard’s slow start, Chicago’s defense, and more.