RealGM Radio with Danny Leroux

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Jonathan Tjarks of The Ringer (@JonathanTjarks) preview the NBA bubble. They discuss the impact of Russell Westbrook testing positive for COVID-19, the Mavericks’ place in the playoff picture, potential series they are most excited to see and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Jared Weiss of The Athletic (@JaredWeissNBA) break down the Celtics’ present and future. They discuss Jayson Tatum’s breakout season, Jaylen Brown’s growth since his rookie year, their recent draft picks, Gordon Hayward’s place on the team and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Ben Golliver of the Washington Post (@BenGolliver) discuss the NBA’s return to action. The two discuss the current status of the bubble plan, which teams and players have the most to gain, the possible long-term ramifications and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and draft expert Sam Vecenie of The Athletic (@Sam_Vecenie) break down his Rookie Scale Rankings and the 2020 NBA Draft. They discuss how Sam made his rankings, how they should impact teambuilding, LaMelo Ball’s NBA potential and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Adam Mares of DNVR Sports (@Adam_Mares) go in-depth on the Nuggets. They discuss the Millsap/Grant power forward question, Michael Porter Jr’s potential impact, Skinny Jokic and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Seth Partnow of The Athletic (@SethPartnow) discuss the NBA’s return to action. They discuss the consequences of adding seeding games on top of a full playoffs, potential effects for next season, which teams have the most on the line when play resumes and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Curtis Harris of the ProHoopsHistory Newsletter (@ProHoopsHistory) discuss the NBA’s history of athlete activism. They discuss the history of activism in basketball from the 1940’s to today, the importance of listening to inform perspective and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) talks with Jared Dubin (@JADubin5) about how the NBA can and will return to play. They discuss the various proposed playoff formats, the league’s complicated priorities, how many teams should make it to the postseason and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Ben Taylor of Thinking Basketball and the COVID Daily News podcast (@ElGee35) break down The Last Dance. They discuss the narratives that shaped the story, Scottie Pippen’s place on the Bulls and in NBA history, whether the Bulls could have run it back in 1998-99 and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) goes in-depth on the Sixers with Derek Bodner of The Athletic (@DerekBodnerNBA). They discuss a hypothetical first round series with the Celtics, ownership’s willingness to spend long-term, status reports on their young players, the viability of Simmons and Embiid as a pairing and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Mike Prada of the Prada’s Pictures newsletter (@MikePradaNBA) talk about Titleless and his new newsletter. They discuss his criteria for selecting which teams were eligible for the bracket, which results surprised him, his piece on Pippen’s ascendance pushing the Bulls over the Bad Boys and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and draft expert Sam Vecenie of The Athletic (@Sam_Vecenie) break down the 2020 NBA Draft. They discuss the G-League bringing in high-level talent, Anthony Edwards vs. RJ Barrett, Obi Toppin’s NBA potential, Isaac Okoro and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report (@YaronWeitzman) go in-depth on his new book Tanking to the Top. They discuss how The Process happened, why Sam Hinkie was forced out prematurely, the insanity of Burnergate and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton) break down his Dynasty Rankings and more. They discuss his methodology for creating the rankings, what surprised him most about the results, the Showtime Lakers’ place as an elite dynasty, The Last Dance, Jalen Green’s decision to go to the G-League and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Curtis Harris of the ProHoopsHistory Newsletter (@ProHoopsHistory) discuss the Hall of Fame. They break down the 2020 class, the voting process and how it can be improved, people worthy of enshrinement in future years, whether an NBA Hall of Fame makes sense and much more. Sponsored by BetOnline Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.