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.

Bill Russell: ‘A lifetime phenomenon as an athlete’ (Andscape)

  • Marc J. Spears on Bill Russell. 

NBA investigating Philadelphia 76ers for possible tampering centered on James Harden, P.J. Tucker, Danuel House deals, sources say (ESPN)

  • Woj on the league launching an investigation looking into the Sixers’ offseason. 

The NBA is investigating the Sixers for tampering. And for salary cap circumvention. (The Daily Six)

  • Derek Bodner with more on the pending investigation. 

NBA trade market is stalled: What it means for Knicks and rest of league (The Athletic)

  • Fred Katz on the potential moves looming large over the entire league. 

Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant and everything you need to know about this potentially massive trade (ESPN+)

  • Zach Lowe on a possible Brown-Durant trade package. 

Video: I tracked every Michael Jordan playoff game for a decade (Thinking Basketball)

  • Ben Taylor with a deep dive on Michael Jordan’s playoff career. 

Is Jaylen Brown still a 'prospect'? Plus, NBA pick-six All-Stars and the best player without a retired jersey (ESPN+)

  • Kevin Pelton answers reader questions on how long a player should be considered a prospect, and more. 

Podcast: #135 Basketball Athleticism with Eric Leidersdorf & Evan Zaucha (Thinking Basketball)

  • Ben Taylor discusses the many components of athleticism in basketball with Eric Leidersdorf and Evan Zaucha.

Clippers mailbag: Blake Griffin reunion, Kawhi Leonard’s progress, backup center talk and more (The Athletic)

  • Law Murray answers reader questions on the Clippers.