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.
NBArank 2021: What we've learned from a decade of ranking the world's best players (ESPN+)
- Kevin Pelton on lessons learned from 10 years of ranking the NBA’s top players.
NBA executives poll: Who are the top breakout candidates for the 2021-22 season? (HoopsHype)
- Michael Scotto polls executives for their breakout picks.
Stat Guides: The Surprising Suns (Cleaning The Glass)
- Rohit Naimpally looks back on the 2020-21 season for the Suns.
The Value Of Paint Touches (The Stepien)
- Jake Rosen with a deep dive on the value of self-created paint touches.
- Jon Krawczynski answers reader questions on lineup decisions for Chris Finch, the new ownership group, and more.
- Mark Wilson on Lauri Markkanen and his fit in Cleveland.
- James Edwards III and Sam Vecenie go back and forth on the Pistons.
The OKC Thunder Are Now Rebuilding (Roll Call Sports Network)
- Francesco Contran on the state of OKC’s rebuild.
Denver Nuggets Film Friday: Just try it (Denver Stiffs)
- Gage Bridgford on possible offensive wrinkles for Michael Porter Jr., PJ Dozier’s place in the rotation, and more.
What Trades Of All-Stars Can Tell Us About Why Ben Simmons Is Still In Philly (FiveThirtyEight)
- Jared Dubin on Ben Simmons and the history of trades involving All-Star-caliber players.
Analyzing the Sixers’ potential rotations, with and without Ben Simmons (The Athletic)
- Rich Hofmann with an early look at Philly’s options with their rotation for the upcoming season.