Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Derek Bodner of Philadelphia Magazine, the USA Today and DraftExpress(@DerekBodnerNBA) discuss the 76ers’ present and future, including the uncertainty surrounding Joel Embiid (1:23), Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (16:41), Ben Simmons (27:15), Dario Saric (41:09), the potential Okafor/Noel decision (53:45) and much more. Sponsored by Blue Apron- http://blueapron.com/RealGM Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Aug 18, 2016•1 hr 24 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux), Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post (@TimBontemps) and Jared Weiss of CLNS Radio and CelticsBlog (@CLNS_JaredWeiss) go in-depth on the Atlantic Division. They analyze the offseason, including who got better and worse, moves that stood out (20:02), and rookies they are most excited to see (32:02). After that, they preview the upcoming season, including ranking the teams 1-5 (39:51), predicting who will make the playoffs (50:35) and pick breakout players (1:14:11)...
Aug 10, 2016•1 hr 34 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Royce Young of ESPN (@royceyoung) discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder’s present, past and future, from Russell Westbrook’s future with the team (1:09), the impact of the Serge Ibaka trade (25:11), the legacy of the Durant/Westbrook era (58:47) and much more. Sponsored by Blue Apron- http://blueapron.com/RealGM Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. nh6hfdatn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 27, 2016•1 hr 20 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Kevin Pelton of ESPN Insider (@kpelton) break down Summer League from the rookies playing their first NBA games () to the more experienced players looking to prove themselves (39:13) and veterans trying to find a place in the league. They also talk about defending the Warriors (50:53), the second best team in the West (53:32), Portland’s big man rotation (1:03:33) and more. Sponsored by Blue Apron- http://blueapron.com/RealGM Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTun...
Jul 21, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Adi Joseph of the Sporting News (@AdiJoseph) review the first two weeks of free agency (1:05), do preliminary tiers for the Eastern Conference (32:43) and Western Conference (1:00:07) and much more. Sponsored by Blue Apron- http://blueapron.com/RealGM Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2016•2 hr 2 min
Host Danny Leroux ( @DannyLeroux ) breaks down a remarkable first week of July with Seerat Sohi of Rolling Stone ( @DamianTrillard ) and Dan Feldman of NBC's Pro Basketball Talk ( @DanFeldmanNBA ) Leroux and Sohi discuss the impact of Kevin Durant joining the Warriors on his perception and legacy plus the impact on players like Russell Westbrook. After that, he and Feldman go in-depth on the rest of the offseason so far, including winners, losers and their favorte moves. Sponsored by Blue Apron-...
Jul 07, 2016•1 hr 53 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) breaks down a remarkable first week of July with Seerat Sohi of Rolling Stone (@DamianTrillard) and Dan Feldman of NBC's Pro Basketball Talk (@DanFeldmanNBA) Leroux and Sohi discuss the impact of Kevin Durant joining the Warriors on his perception and legacy plus the impact on players like Russell Westbrook. After that, he and Feldman go in-depth on the rest of the offseason so far, including winners, losers and their favorte moves. Sponsored by Blue Apron- http:...
Jul 07, 2016•1 hr 55 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Chris Herring of the Wall Street Journal (@HerringWSJ) preview the Knicks offseason, including the huge trade for Derrick Rose (0:56), Kristaps Porzingis (13:27), Carmelo Anthony and his no-trade clause (19:03) and their free agents (46:37). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2016•1 hr 17 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Sam Vecenie of CBS Sports (@Sam_Vecenie) revew an extremely eventful NBA Draft, including winners and losers, what confused them and their favorite selections of the night. Plus, Sam gives a quick preview of his 2017 Draft Board. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2016•1 hr 31 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated (@BenGolliver) break down the NBA Finals, including the series’ coaching adjustments (3:46), LeBron James (16:03), LeBron and the Cavs moving forward (31:42), the Spurs (38:19) and Kevin Durant’s future (43:29). They also pick the offseason move they want to see most and least (49:57). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 22, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs and Nylon Calculus (@Adam_Mares) preview the Denver Nuggets’ offseason, including Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler (1:45), Emmanuel Mudiay (10:01), Denver’s big man rotation (14:31), their draft picks (32:48) potential approaches in free agency (45:50) and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 07, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Erik Gundersen of The Columbian(@blazerbanter) preview the Portland Trail Blazers’ offseason, including their biggest need (1:06), their restricted free agents (9:18), free agent big men (17:54), Damian Lillard’s Rose Rule implications (38:42), defining success moving forward (45:37) and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 03, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) previews the NBA Finals with Kevin Pelton of ESPN Insider (@kpelton- 0:48), Adi Joseph of the Sporting News (@AdiJoseph- 21:42) and Ian Levy of Fansided (@HickoryHigh- 51:05). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2016•1 hr 20 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Jared Weiss of CLNS Radio and Celticsblog(@CLNS_JaredWeiss) go in-depth on the Boston Celtics, including where the Celtics are on their timeline (1:02), what they should do with the #3 overall pick (5:28), the roster crunch (15:32), Boston’s ability to recruit max free agents (29:20), trading for Jahlil Okafor (50:20), their favorite potential signings (1:02:44) and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad c...
May 20, 2016•1 hr 26 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Seth Partnow of The Nylon Calculus (@SethPartnow) discuss Thunder/Spurs (0:46), how that series has affected their views on either team’s chances against the Warriors (7:59), the Spurs’ future (14:17) the Warriors without Stephen Curry (22:33), #BantheCharge (27:22), Cleveland (37:16), players that have impressed them most in the playoffs (54:30), individual max contracts (1:10:47) and more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more ...
May 11, 2016•1 hr 27 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Derek Bodner of Philadelphia Magazine, the USA Today and DraftExpress(@DerekBodnerNBA) discuss the 76ers and the NBA Draft, from what Sixers will be around long-term (0:57), Sam Hinkie’s tenure and trusting the process (2:26), Nerlens Noel and Philadelphia’s young big men (10:43), Dario Saric (19:19), the other young guys on their roster (23:57), his Sixers’ draft board (35:32) and other players he likes in the 2016 Draft (54:43). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on...
May 06, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton) preview an exciting weekend of NBA playoff basketball from Spurs/Thunder (1:20), Warriors/Blazers (24:29), Cavs/Hawks (42:23), Pacers/Raptors (45:04) and Hornets/Heat (53:33). They also discuss Luke Walton becoming the next head coach of the Lakers (56:53). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 30, 2016•1 hr 13 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and James Ham of CSN California (@James_Ham) go in-depth on the Sacramento Kings, including DeMarcus Cousins (0:46), Rajon Rondo’s future with the team (29:36), what current members of the team will be there long-term (35:49), building a title contender (57:35), LeBron (1:03:11) and the Kings’ coaching search (1:12:42). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 21, 2016•1 hr 34 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti of Basketball Numbers(@ArturoGalletti) preview each first round playoff series: Warriors/Rockets (2:58), Spurs/Grizzlies (8:25), Thunder/Mavericks (11:04), Clippers/Trail Blazers (13:51), Cavs/Pistons (21:05), Raptors/Pacers (27:27), Heat/Hornets (31:43) and Hawks/Celtics (37:23). They also discuss potential later round Eastern Conference series (45:05) and potential later round Western Conference series (51:09). Learn more about your ad choic...
Apr 15, 2016•1 hr 22 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Nate Duncan of the Dunc’d On Basketball Podcast (@NateDuncanNBA) discuss how the podcast started (1:29), the way they prepare for episodes (9:46), the Jazz (18:06), reforming the league’s rules on intentional fouls (24:18), foul outs (34:40), ideal playoff formats (37:17), playoff series they most want to see (41:47) and their favorite free agent/team fits this summer (49:02). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad c...
Apr 13, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated (@BenGolliver) discuss the Clippers present and future (0:57), a potential LeBron/CP3/Melo team (28:49), the Lakers’ drama (33:32) and the Eastern Conference playoff picture (44:40) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2016•1 hr 20 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) talks with Jonathan Abrams (@Jpdabrams) about his new book Boys Among Men: How the Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball Revolution. The two discuss the path to the pros for stars like Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and how the stories told in the book affect his thinking on the NBA's current age limit. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 21, 2016•42 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and his sister (a marine biologist who hates sports) continue a family tradition of having her pick the NCAA Tournament based solely on what would happen if the mascots got in a fight. This is the Mascot Bracket. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2016•33 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Sam Vecenie of CBS Sports (@Sam_Vecenie) preview the NCAA Tournament from an NBA perspective, including who to watch the first weekend (1:14), seeding and locations in this year’s tournament (22:50), Kentucky’s prospects (25:52), the comparative lack of NBA prospects on top seeds (32:33), Maryland (36:13), Sam’s top five prospects at this moment (44:03), Ben Simmons vs. Brandon Ingram (46:35), players who will break out (1:00:43) and Sam’s Final Four / Nation...
Mar 16, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti of Basketball Numbers (@ArturoGalletti) go through their over/under predictions from before the season on the Western Conference, including the Trail Blazers (0:37), Nuggets (5:40), Timberwolves (7:32), Lakers (12:12), Kings (17:35), Suns (22:23), Mavericks (25:44), Jazz (27:55), Pelicans (31:27), Grizzlies (35:03), Rockets (38:36), Thunder (46:23), Clippers (53:25), Spurs (58:10) and Warriors (1:06:22). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or ...
Mar 06, 2016•1 hr 26 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti of Basketball Numbers (@ArturoGalletti) go through their over/under predictions from before the season on the Eastern Conference, including the 76ers (0:52), Nets (3:04), Knicks (5:37), Hornets (10:58), Magic (15:59), Pistons (20:59), Pacers (24:03), Celtics (27:35), Bucks (33:25), Wizards (35:19), Raptors (39:46), Heat (43:27), Bulls (47:19), Hawks (50:37) and Cavs (55:31). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more a...
Mar 03, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Jonathan Tjarks of RealGM (@JonathanTjarks) discuss the Sixers and Jahlil Okafor (0:46), going small (4:46), mentors for NBA big man defense (17:50), college prospects including Simmons vs. Ingram (25:13), comparing Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Davis (32:16), Jonathan’s favorite mid to late first round prospects (39:47) and his team to watch in the NCAA Tournament (50:10). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad cho...
Feb 26, 2016•59 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Seth Partnow of The Nylon Calculus (@SethPartnow) break down Thursday's trade deadline, including the Clippers (1:33), Grizzlies (8:48), Hornets (12:19), Pistons (17:13), Wizards (23:28), Bulls (24:51), Cavs (29:11), Celtics (31:30), Magic (37:46), Thunder (45:59), Trail Blazers (47:34), the challenges of making trades with expectations (50:01), how the deadline changed the playoff picture (55:52) and what they are looking forward to the rest of the regular s...
Feb 19, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and longtime Warriors announcer and former NBA player Jim Barnett (@uograd66) discuss the Warriors (1:30), getting drafted by the Celtics (26:11), playing for player-coach Bill Russell (28:41), what players from the past could compete today (35:00), Wilt Chamberlain (36:10) and his top ten players of all time (43:52). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 11, 2016•58 min
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Lee Jenkins of Sports Illustrated(@SI_LeeJenkins) discuss his process (0:46) using Kristaps Porzingis (2:14) as an example, the Warriors (10:39), Russell Westbrook (35:39), LeBron and Kobe (45:21) plus many other topics. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 02, 2016•1 hr 9 min