Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast Organization Rankings, Return of the Jedi Edition
Dec 12, 2025
The hosts dive deep into their rankings of the NBA's bottom 10 teams, debating who deserves the #29 spot. They dissect the Toronto Raptors' lack of direction, the Lakers' ownership shifts and roster dilemmas, and the Hornets' messy execution of talent. The conversation touches on the Bucks' instability and the Suns' cultural changes while examining the fragile futures of the Mavericks and Bulls. They also highlight rising teams like Atlanta and falling ones like the Pelicans, along with the most challenging organizations to rank.
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Raptors: Competent Yet Visionless
- The Toronto Raptors are competent but directionless after ownership and Masai exits.
- They retain a similar roster construction and have overpaid players with unclear long-term vision.
Lakers' Ownership Shift Could Modernize Ops
- The Lakers improved organizationally after the Luka trade and staffing changes.
- Mark Walter's ownership shift likely brings more analytics and staffing overhaul to LA.
Disclose Material Investigations On Trades
- Disclose significant ongoing investigations when making trade decisions if they materially affect evaluation.
- Be transparent where fairness and league rules demand it to avoid later recriminations.