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.

Optimism for a Kyrie Irving return, the latest on Ben Simmons trade talks and more NBA news and notes: Inside Pass (The Athletic)

  • Shams on Kyrie, Simmons, and more from around the league. 

Sources: Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard off-limits in trade talks for Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (ESPN)

  • Woj on one big factor looming large over any talks between Portland and Philly. 

Three realistic trade options for Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons: Hint, there are no top 25 players (ESPN+)

  • Bobby Marks and Kevin Pelton on some Simmons trade possibilities. 

Cleveland rocks! And so does potential No. 1 draft pick Jabari Smith (The Athletic)

  • John Hollinger on the Cavs, Auburn’s Jabari Smith, the Clippers, and Quentin Grimes. 

Video: The Warriors defense is on another level! (Thinking Basketball)

  • Ben Taylor breaks down Golden State’s defense. 

Power Rankings, Week 9: Suns overtake Warriors for No. 1 spot (NBA.com)

  • John Schuhmann on the rising Grizzlies and much more in this week’s power rankings.

Video: What's Wrong With Zion Williamson? Doctor Reacts to News of ANOTHER Setback

  • Brian Sutterer reacts to the latest news on Zion. 

Draymond Green, Now and Forever (Roll Call Sports Network)

  • Lucas Kaplan on Draymond’s unique defensive impact. 

Sixers week in review: Thybulle's masterpiece, trade market heating up (The Daily Six)

  • Derek Bodner on Matisse Thybulle’s excellent performance against the Warriors and some of the latest trade rumblings. 

A Tale of Two Teams (Roll Call Sports Network)

  • @ShadyVHS on the Blazers at the quarter mark. 

NBA players and coaches share their favorite Steph Curry moments: 'This has got to be the greatest show ever' (ESPN)

  • Nick Friedell compiles stories of Steph’s best moments from people around the league.

Three straight home blowouts underscores the Timberwolves’ need to make a deal (The Athletic)

  • Jon Krawczynski on what the Wolves need to right the ship. 

Video: 2022 NBA Draft First Look | Paolo Banchero (Hoop Intellect)

  • Hoop Intellect takes an early look at Duke’s Paolo Banchero. 

NBA mailbag: The Golden State Warriors' continuity edge, dynamics of back-to-back sets and Boston vs. Boston (ESPN+)

  • Kevin Pelton on the value of continuity, playoff projections, and more.