The Devil's Den: A Duke Athletics Podcast

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.

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