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.
How NBA’s trade landscape keeps shifting, and get on the Chet Holmgren train (The Athletic)
- John Hollinger on this week’s trade deadline, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, and more.
- Danny joins Seth Partnow to talk all things NBA.
- Nate joins Seth Partnow to talk trade deadline, look ahead to the rest of the season, and more.
When comparing Caris LeVert and Norman Powell deals, it’s all about the contracts (The Athletic)
- John Hollinger on the league’s two most recent deals.
Power Rankings, Week 17: Suns hold No. 1 spot before Finals rematch this week (NBA.com)
- John Schuhmann with a new power rankings ahead of this week’s big Suns-Bucks matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers acquire Caris LeVert in trade with Indiana Pacers (ESPN)
- Woj on the Cavs’ move to acquire Caris LeVert.
- Kevin Pelton grades the LeVert trade.
LA Clippers acquire Norman Powell from Portland Trail Blazers in 5-player trade (ESPN)
- Woj on the Clippers adding Norman Powell and Robert Covington.
- Jason Quick on the Clippers-Blazers deal.
- John Hollinger with more on the deal for both sides.
- Kevin Pelton grades the Blazers-Clippers trade.
What is in Store for the Clippers at the Trade Deadline? (213 Hoops)
- Robert Flom on the Clippers’ approach to the deadline.
- Michael Scotto on the latest he’s been hearing around the league.
Deadline Week Intel: Latest Buzz on Potential Ben Simmons-James Harden Trade (Bleacher Report)
- Jake Fischer on the Sixers and the Nets.
Brooklyn Nets dismissed Philadelphia 76ers' interest in James Harden, sources say (ESPN)
- Woj and Ramona Shelburne with more on talks between Philly and Brooklyn.
- Sam Amick, Alex Schiffer and John Hollinger on the Harden-Simmons chatter.
- Shams on the Simmons-Harden possibilities.
‘I know I can do this’: Nets’ David Vanterpool is ready for his head-coaching shot (The Undefeated)
- Marc J. Spears chats with David Vanterpool.
Podcast: Has Dejounte Murray done enough to earn his first All-Star appearance? (Alamo City Limits)
- Noah Magaro-George, Mat Issa and Damien Bartonek discuss Dejounte Murray’s All-Star case.
The Drive Behind Jabari Smith Jr. (The Ringer)
- Mirin Fader on projected top-three pick Jabari Smith Jr.
Utah Jazz's Joe Ingles insists career will continue after ACL recovery (ESPN)
- Tim MacMahon on Joe Ingles’ plans to continue playing.
Video: NBA Deadline Day MOST NOTABLE deals since the early 2000’s (The Hoop Collective)
- Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon look back on the most notable past deadline deals.
NBA salary cap, luxury tax higher than expected in 2022-23: Sources (The Athletic)
- John Hollinger on the new figures for next season’s salary cap and luxury tax.
WNBA free agency 2022: How signing Tina Charles impacts the Phoenix Mercury (ESPN)
- Kevin Pelton on the Phoenix Mercury’s big move to sign former league MVP Tina Charles.
How to make your fake NBA trades suck less (Sporting News)
- Steph Noh with a guide to help you improve your fake NBA trade proposals.
Lakers’ Russell Westbrook problem goes beyond one night (The Athletic)
- Bill Oram on Russell Westbrook and the Lakers.
- Fred Katz and John Hollinger go back and forth on the state of the Knicks.