Dan is joined by Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite), who covers the LA Clippers and NBA at large on Substack to discuss the 2024-25 Clippers. SUBSCRIBE TO JUSTIN'S SUBSTACK HERE: https://justinrusso.substack.com/. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
3:30  - Paul George’s exit
9:04 - The Kawhi Leonard injury
13:38 - Is James Harden still a superstar?
23:32 - Did the Clippers add enough athleticism and defensive disruption?
26:08 - The impact of Derrick Jones Jr. and Kris Dunn
30:55 - What does the secondary backcourt rotation look like?, Roles for Kevin Porter Jr. and Bones Hyland
37:55 -The importance of Norman Powell
40:07 - Is Ivica Zubac STILL underrated? How will the defense change?
48:28 - Is there a next frontier for Terance Mann?
54:38 - Biggest keys to the Clippers offense
56:15 - Secondary frontcourt rotation, Will Amir Coffey have a bigger role?
1:06:03 - How the Rockets factor into the Clippers’ season
1:08:21 - Are the Clippers more likely to trade for an upgrade or burn it down?
1:15:26 - The top-10 rotation, Who starts?
1:17:46 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:18:57 - Funky lineups we want to see
1:22:51 - Win total predictions, Where do the Clippers stack up in the West
1:30:17 - Early impressions of Jordan Miller

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