Dunc'd On Basketball Nba Podcast

Nate and Danny break down the biggest news on the eve of free agency, including LeBron James finding another bump in the road in LA, Malik Beasley’s legal troubles suddenly making the Pistons interesting players in free agency, the Rockets locking up Jabari Smith, Jr., a surprising Jazz/Hornets trade, and an even more surprising buyout of Deandre Ayton. Plus, we recap all the option and qualifying offer decisions of note and set the table for tomorrow.Setting the stage for free agency and nostalgia for midnight July 1st signings. 0:00LeBron James opts in—what does it mean for his future and the Lakers’ strategy? 1:45Interpreting Rich Paul’s statement and how LeBron's decision gives him trade flexibility. 2:20The Lakers' approach to asset management and competing timelines with Luka. 6:45Why LeBron might have more control through opting in vs free agency. 9:00Evaluating the odds of LeBron finishing 25-26 with the Lakers. 11:00Kyrie Irving ACL return—odds and considerations for 25-26. 14:06Dorian Finney-Smith d