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.

Podcast: Seth Partnow On The NBA Finals (RealGM Radio)

  • Danny and Seth Partnow discuss the Finals. 

How the Warriors tweaked their strategy and physicality for Game 2 (The Athletic)

  • Tim Kawakami on what was different in Game 2. 

Warriors ramp up intensity, add Gary Payton II in Game 2 win: 5 observations (The Athletic)

  • Anthony Slater with more on Game 2. 

The Finals Stat, Game 2: Live-ball turnovers burn the Celtics (NBA.com)

  • John Schuhmann on some key numbers from Game 2. 

The late adjustments that Ime Udoka, Celtics made to slow down Stephen Curry and the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals (Sporting News)

  • Steph Noh breaks down Boston’s Game 1 comeback. 

Finals Film Study: How Celtics took control in Game 1 (NBA.com)

  • John Schuhmann breaks down some film from Game 1. 

2022 NBA Finals Preview Pack

  • Niku Mistry previews the Finals. 

Podcast: Quin Snyder era in Utah concludes (Locked on Jazz)

  • David Locke on Quin Snyder stepping down. 

Donovan Mitchell is ‘unsettled’ by Quin Snyder’s departure. How much of a role will he have in picking the Utah Jazz’s next coach? (Salt Lake Tribune)

  • Andy Larsen on the reported rumblings out of Utah. 

Donovan Mitchell 'surprised and disappointed,' sources say, as Quin Snyder leaves Utah Jazz (ESPN)

  • Woj on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz after Snyder’s departure. 

More on the Lakers' coaching hire (The Stein Line)

  • Marc Stein on the Lakers, Quin Snyder, and more.

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan to meet with head-coaching finalists Mike D'Antoni, Kenny Atkinson this week, sources say (ESPN)

  • Woj on Charlotte’s coaching search. 

Deandre Ayton will likely move this summer. How well would he fit with Pistons? (The Athletic)

  • James Edwards III and John Hollinger discuss Deandre Ayton as a potential target for Detroit. 

The Miami Heat’s Roster Season Review + What’s Next (Five Reasons Sports)

  • Brady Hawk reflects on Miami’s year and looks ahead to the offseason. 

Analyzing Rockets’ best NBA draft options, Christian Wood’s free agency (The Athletic)

  •  Kelly Iko and John Hollinger discuss some of the big decisions facing the Rockets. 

Clippers could embrace ‘Wingstop’ lineups next season (Clips Nation)

  • Justin Russo on the Clippers’ wing depth. 

Clippers injury inventory: Where do Kawhi Leonard and company stand as offseason heats up? (The Athletic)

  • Law Murray on the Clippers’ roster at the start of the offseason. 

Sources: Orlando Magic executive Matt Lloyd to be Minnesota Timberwolves' senior VP of basketball operations (ESPN)

  • Woj on Tim Connelly’s first new hire in Minnesota. 

Why NBA free agents in 2022 will hope that most other free agents re-sign with their current teams (On-Off Basketball)

  • Colten Kurumada on some interesting offseason cap space ramifications. 

Lacob’s comments show teams want the Lakers past, not their present (The Athletic)

  • Bill Oram on the Lakers.