Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2025–Part 1
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Jul 28, 2025 The hosts dive deep into the Atlanta Hawks' offseason, highlighting their strategic acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis. They evaluate the Boston Celtics' significant trades, notably the move involving Drew Holiday. Mixed reviews abound for the Brooklyn Nets' draft choices and the financial maneuvers of the Charlotte Hornets. The Chicago Bulls face criticism for their offseason decisions, whereas the Cleveland Cavaliers showcase promising strategies. The discussion intertwines team dynamics with interesting lifestyle tidbits on sleep and mattresses!
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Hawks' Exceptional Offseason Moves
- The Atlanta Hawks had arguably the best offseason in the league except possibly the Rockets.
- They acquired Kristaps Porzingis, offloaded bad contracts, made a superb draft pick trade, and secured a valuable free agent deal.
Celtics' Financial Moves and Risks
- The Celtics did well financially cutting salary to get under the tax threshold.
- However, moving away from Kristaps Porzingis and not trading Derrick White or Jalen Brown may leave them lacking rim protection and wing shooting.
Hornets' Asset Management Advice
- The Hornets made savvy trades unloading Mark Williams and acquiring Colin Sexton for assets and cost control.
- However, they should avoid duplicative picks like choosing Canipple over higher upside wings to maximize roster talent.