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.

Suns, Bucks and ‘space ball’: The biggest story of the NBA playoffs and what it means for last year’s Finals teams (The Athletic)

  • John Hollinger on the makeup of two of this year’s conference finalists. 

Warriors-Mavericks series preview: Biggest questions, key matchup, predictions and more (The Athletic)

  • Anthony Slater previews the West Finals. 

Bucks-Celtics: Why Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Jayson Tatum could define the Eastern Conference (ESPN)

  • Brian Windhorst on Giannis and Tatum. 

“He poured everything into it” (TrueHoop)

  • Henry Abbott on the Sixers. 

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II viewed as 'a long shot' to return during conference finals (ESPN)

  • Kendra Andrews on GPII. 

The return of ‘Game 6 Klay’ and the persistence that fueled it (The Athletic)

  • Marcus Thompson on Klay. 

Warriors vs. Grizzlies had an iron-sharpens-iron feel, enough to watch both teams for the future (The Athletic)

  • Sam Amick on the conclusion of Warriors-Grizzlies. 

Podcast: NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Bob Lanier (Over And Back)

  • Jason Mann, Rich Kraetsch and Adam Criblez on Bob Lanier. 

A Close Look at James Bouknight’s Rookie Campaign with Charlotte (Sports Illustrated)

  • Israel Omondi on James Bouknight. 

Last time the Indiana Pacers selected a player inside the top 10 of the NBA draft? Hint: A long time ago (ESPN+)

  • Brian Windhorst on the Pacers and the draft lottery. 

Donovan Mitchell watch begins for Knicks after Jazz’s early playoff exit (NY Post)

  • Marc Berman on Donovan Mitchell and the Knicks.