Episode 305 - Duke in the NBA with Dan Favale
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Josh and Raul are joined by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and the Hardwood Knocks podcast to talk about Duke players currently making headlines in the NBA. Topics discussed include: The Dallas Mavericks improbably landing the #1 pick in the 2025 draft Cooper Flagg's fit on the current Mavericks roster Whether Dallas will trade a big man to clear out minutes in the crowded frontcourt Jared McCain having a very promising rookie season despite it being cut short by injuries McCain's fit with Tyrese Maxey in an undersized backcourt Kyle Filipowski possibly having the best offensive season of any NBA rookie Filipowski's longterm fit with Utah's glut of forwards Paolo Banchero's ceiling Orlando's need to surround Banchero with better spacing to maximize his efficiency Whether the new front office in New Orleans will or should trade Zion Williamson Potential contenders that could benefit from Williamson's skillset as well as manage his absences Jayson Tatum's devastating Achilles' injury What kind of player Tatum might be once he returns Where Boston goes from here with Tatum out for the season Some random last-minute Charlotte Hornets talk You can follow Dan Twitter @danfavale or Bluesky @danfavale.bksy.social. You can find the Hardwood Knocks podcast on all major podcast streaming apps as well as at https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodKnocksNBA. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
