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: Sam Vecenie On The 2021 NBA Draft And Offseason (RealGM Radio)

• Danny and Sam Vecenie discuss their draft takeaways and look ahead to free agency. 

As NBA free agency opens, what I’m hearing (and what teams’ actions are saying) (The Athletic)

• John Hollinger gets you ready for the official start of free agency. 

12 most intriguing free agents ahead of 2021-22 season (NBA.com)

• John Schuhmann on some of the most interesting members of this free agent class. 

Celtics, Hawks, Kings, Mavericks trade discussion: What the Tristan Thompson and Josh Richardson trades were about (The Athletic)

• Seth Partnow and Sam Vecenie discuss Boston’s recent moves from every angle. 

Numbers to Know: Breaking down the big Draft week trades (NBA.com)

• John Schuhmann reacts to last week’s deals. 

NBA intel: Lauri Markkanen, Nerlens Noel, Lou Williams and Kelly Olynyk free agency updates (HoopsHype)

• Michael Scotto on what he’s hearing about some notable free agents. 

NBA free agency preview and predictions: Lakers and Clippers’ options, latest on Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul and more (The Athletic)

• Sam Amick has some fresh intel in his free agency primer.

How Bulls can get to point of Lonzo Ball free-agency chase (NBC Sports)

• K.C. Johnson on Chicago’s pursuit of Lonzo Ball. 

Where will Lonzo Ball go? Analyzing potential sign-and-trade scenarios for the restricted free agent (The Athletic)

• William Guillory and John Hollinger go back and forth on the free agency possibilities for Lonzo Ball. 

What the Mavericks need to do to have a successful offseason (Mavs Moneyball)

• Iztok Franko previews free agency for the Mavs. 

Video: Centers! Point guards! Wings! A look at some Nets free agent targets (Nets Daily)

• Matthew Brooks takes a look at some free agent targets for the Nets. 

Warriors free-agency preview: Which veterans should Golden State target? Could Kelly Oubre Jr. return? (The Athletic)

• Anthony Slater takes stock of the Warriors’ options in free agency. 

Extension-eligible LaVine seeks 'respect' in deal (ESPN)

• Brian Windhorst on Zach LaVine and the Bulls. 

Behind the scenes of the Lakers' blockbuster Westbrook trade (ESPN+)

• Ramona Shelburne on the makings of the Russell Westbrook trade. 

What Russell Westbrook's imperfect fit with the Los Angeles Lakers means for LeBron James and Anthony Davis (ESPN+)

• Zach Lowe on the new big three for the Lakers. 

The Lakers Solve Their Biggest Problem With an Even Bigger Problem (The Ringer)

• Rob Mahoney reacts to the Westbrook trade. 

What Russell Westbrook means for the Lakers’ title hopes in 2022 (The Athletic)

• Jovan Buha on Westbrook and his fit with the Lakers.