Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast 2025 Mock Offseason with Kevin Pelton, Dan Feldman, and Danny Leroux, Part 1
Jun 21, 2025
Kevin Pelton, an ESPN analyst and a keen basketball mind, joins Dan Feldman and Danny Leroux for an engaging dive into the 2025 offseason. They kick off with speculation on potential trades for superstars like Giannis and KD. The discussion explores intricate trade strategies, salary cap dynamics, and the balance between team competitiveness and financial constraints. They also touch on quirky personal anecdotes, making this combo of serious sports talk and lighthearted banter truly entertaining.
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Nets' Strategy With Cap Space
- The Brooklyn Nets have $64 million in cap space and aim to acquire young talent and impact draft picks using this financial flexibility.
- Their focus is on value contracts to strengthen their roster via trades or free agency.
Bucks' Commitment to Giannis
- The Milwaukee Bucks plan to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo unless an exceptional trade offer is presented.
- They have some mid-level cap exceptions and aim to compete with Giannis at the core.
Focus on Kevin Durant Trade
- Agents should focus interested teams on Kevin Durant since he's actively seeking a trade before the draft.
- Prioritize talking to Miami, San Antonio, and Houston as preferred destinations for Durant.