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Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) talks with Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton) about his path in writing, his NBA Utopia ideas and the season to come. They also discuss how they choose and watch games during the regular season, the importance of passing in today's NBA, how players age, and what they are looking forward to in the 2015-16 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) talks about the upcoming NBA 2K16 with Senior Producer Erick Boenisch of 2K Sports and Visual Concepts. They discuss the gameplay improvements for this year's game, having Spike Lee create the story for MyCareer, the challenge of making players feel distinct and the new ratings methodology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux), Seth Partnow of The Nylon Calculus (@SethPartnow) and Jonathan Tjarks of RealGM and The Cauldron (@JonathanTjarks) discuss the NBA's Southwest Division - the Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks, Grizzlies and Pelicans. The three recap the off-season (who got better and worse, rookies to watch, most interesting transaction) and preview the upcoming season including ranking the five teams and predicting how many will make the playoffs. They also pick breakout candidates and discuss coaching changes around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux), Sean Highkin of NBC Sports and Bleacher Report (@highkin) and Brian Schroeder of Hardwood Paroxysm and Bulls by the Horns (@Cosmis) discuss the NBA's Central Division - the Cavaliers, Bulls, Bucks, Pacers and Pistons. The three recap the off-season (who got better and worse, rookies to watch, most interesting transaction) and preview the upcoming season including ranking the five teams and predicting how many will make the playoffs. They also have an extended conversation on the best and worst jerseys in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux), Steve McPherson of Rolling Stone / Grantland (@steventurous) and Ben Dowsett of Basketball Insiders / Salt City Hoops (@Ben_Dowsett) discuss the NBA's Northwest Division - the Thunder, Jazz, Trail Blazers, Timberwolves and Nuggets. The three recap the off-season (who got better and worse, rookies to watch, most interesting transaction) and preview the upcoming season including ranking the five teams and predicting how many will make the playoffs. They also discuss player development and the potentially changing role of the D-League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux), Tim Bontemps of the New York Post (@TimBontemps) and Jared Weiss of CLNS Radio in Boston (@CLNS_JaredWeiss) discuss the NBA's Atlantic Division - the Raptors, Knicks, Celtics, Nets and Sixers. The three recap the off-season (who got better and worse, rookies to watch, most interesting transaction) and preview the upcoming season including ranking the five teams and predicting how many will make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux), Mike Prada of SB Nation (@MikePradaSBN) and Robby Kalland of CBS Sports (@RKalland) discuss the NBA's Southeast Division - the Hawks, Heat, Wizards, Hornets and Magic. The three recap the off-season (who got better and worse, most interesting transaction) and preview the upcoming season including ranking the five teams and predicting how many will make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated (@BenGolliver) talk about last week's Team USA practices in Las Vegas. The two also discuss the future of Team USA, their frustration with the Dream Team practices not being on tape, Tim Duncan's place in history, their teams to watch for the upcoming season and potential Rookie of the Year candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Daniel Leroux (@DannyLeroux) talks with Tom Ziller of SB Nation (@teamziller) about Sacramento's summer, Philadelphia's plan and the NBA off-season as a whole. The two discuss their favorite and least favorite moves of the off-season, Cleveland's preeminence in the Eastern Conference and what teams they are most excited to see on the court this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Daniel Leroux (@DannyLeroux) talks with Sam Vecenie of CBS Sports (@Sam_Vecenie) about NBA Summer League including the standouts, disappointments and what it means for the 2015-16 season. They discuss the best players from the 2015 Draft, the top guys in the sophomore class and surprises who earned NBA contracts after competing elsewhere last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices