Danny Leroux

YouTube video by KM Best: In A Snap I Asked An NBA Analyst To Rate Marvel SNAP Cards - But He's Never Played The Game Before!

Something really different you may enjoy: I got connected with KM Best, a Marvel SNAP player who does YouTubes where guests rate cards in the game. I've never played Marvel SNAP or any game like it but had a great time and maybe it gives you insight into how my weird mind works: youtu.be/rmkhrsvvBS8

Fascinating piece by @keithsmithnba.bsky.social on how teams are using (or not using) their 15th roster spot, including how two-way contracts have changed the landscape: www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/24...

Knicks-Timberwolves trade: Why make this major move now? Look at the money

New piece @theathletic.bsky.social breaking down the massive Timberwolves/Knicks trade. Finances/CBA plus some on-court analysis too: www.nytimes.com/athletic/580...

New RealGM Radio podcast! Adam Mares, David Locke and I go in-depth on the Northwest division. Who got better/worse, building around Anthony Edwards, rookies to watch, breakout candidates and much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2770...

New RealGM Radio podcast! Caitlin Cooper, Dan Feldman and I go in-depth on the Central division. Who got better/worse, breakout players, key rookies, who makes the playoffs and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2769...

New RealGM Radio podcast! Tim Bontemps, @jadubin5.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the Atlantic division. Offseason review and regular season preview: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2768...

New RealGM Radio podcast! Dan Feldman and I discuss our takeaways from the 2024 offseason, including the second apron, diminishing returns for cap space, what carries over to future offseasons and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2767...

New RealGM Radio podcast! @keithsmithnba.bsky.social and I break down the offseason: hardcapapalooza, navigating the new CBA restrictions, which teams did best so far and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2766...

New RealGM Radio podcast! @jadubin5.bsky.social and I break down the early offseason, including Paul George joining the 76ers, the Knicks tracking for Mikal Bridges, the Thunder and Magic leveling up and much more.

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2765...

New RealGM Radio podcast! Jared Weiss and I discuss the Celtics' championship season, path to this point, future, his parade experience and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2763...

New RealGM Radio podcast! @samvecenie.bsky.social and I go in-depth (a LOT of depth) on the 2024 NBA Draft: the murky top of the class plus a ton of prospect-specific talk.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2761...

New RealGM Radio podcast! Caitlin Cooper and I go in-depth on the Pacers (their season, Haliburton, Siakam, Nemhard, Toppin vs. NT-MLE, etc) then Eric Nehm and I focus on the Bucks: what to take away from the season, the Doc experience, their offseason and more

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2760...

New RealGM Radio podcast! @keithsmithnba.bsky.social and I discuss both the NBA Finals and the upcoming offseason. Key match-ups and tactical wrinkles plus how the new CBA changes the NBA calendar/timeline for June in some fascinating ways.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2759...

New RealGM Radio podcast!
@jadubin5.bsky.social and I discuss the Conference Finals then Fred Katz and I go in-depth on the Knicks (season, offseason, etc).

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2758...

New RealGM Radio podcast!
Dan Feldman and I break down the playoffs (focusing on Mavs/Thunder but covering more than just that) then @derekbodner.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the 76ers' present and future: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2757...

New RealGM Radio podcast! @kpelton.bsky.social and I go in-depth on all four second-round series, which was a ton of fun. As usual, KP had some incredible insights and stats to back it up.

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2756...

New RealGM Radio podcast! @robmahoney.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the playoffs, his excellent Point Guard Field Guide, teambuilding and much more.

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2755...

New RealGM Radio podcast!
@jadubin5.bsky.social joins to break down the first round (focus on Knicks/Sixers) then the debut of the "Exit Interview" series, as Anthony Slater and I go in-depth on the Warriors' present and future.

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2755...

New RealGM Radio podcast!
@sethpartnow.bsky.social and I preview the NBA playoffs (well, the six series we know now): key match-ups, series we are most excited to see, coaching decisions and much more.

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2753...

Leroux: Evaluating the 2024 free-agent class, from Klay Thompson to DeMar DeRozan The 2024 NBA free-agency class may have a couple stars, but it won't have many starters and may not have many rotation players either.

New piece @theathletic.bsky.social breaking down the 2024 free agent class in terms of stars, starters and rotation players.

That framing started in my NBA Draft discussions with @samvecenie.bsky.social but has become useful in contexts like this too: theathletic.com/5383794/2024...

New RealGM Radio podcast!
I talk Celtics with Jared Weiss and the end of the season + CBA with @keithsmithnba.bsky.social.

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2753...

New RealGM Radio podcast! Ben Golliver and I break down the NBA's stretch run: playoff races, postseason ripple effects (Paul George and many others), the series we most want to happen and much more.

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2752...

New RealGM Radio podcast!

Dan Feldman and I talk about the various playoff races, reflect on the big 2022 trades (Mitchell, Gobert, Murray) and much more.

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2751...

New RealGM Radio podcast!
@modakhilnba.bsky.social and I discuss the Western Conference playoff race, properly evaluating postseason success/failure, the Spurs' path forward and much more.

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...

New RealGM Radio podcast! The Mascot Bracket is back for a 2024 edition, which was a ton of fun as always. My biologist sister comes on to pick the whole Tournament on which mascot would win in a fight.

("traditional" episode released later this week)
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...

New RealGM Radio podcast!
@jadubin5.bsky.social and I go all around the NBA: playoff races in both conferences, DeMar DeRozan's strong second half, the Thunder and much more
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...

New RealGM Radio podcast!
@keithsmithnba.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the Celtics' high-profile week, how the new CBA will shape the league, the second apron and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2749...

New RealGM Radio podcast!
@hpbasketball.bsky.social and I lay out our tiers for the entire NBA focusing on optimization of star talent. Coaching, roster construction, schemes and so much more.

basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2748...

New RealGM Radio podcast! Caitlin Cooper and I go in-depth on the Pacers. Early returns on the Siakam trade, Haliburton's ascendance, roster/rotation decisions and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2747...

I'm answering questions now in the Dunc'd On Prime Discord, so feel free to jump in with more. Subscribers can also read the transcript in the next day or two.