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The Heat got a top-12 player in Jimmy Butler and moved on from Hassan Whiteside. The rest of the changes were largely made at the margins. Can they return a top-10 defense? Do they have enough shooting to surround Butler? Is Justise Winslow ready to take a significant step? The Blazers new roster is loaded with guards and bigs and now much in the way of wing depth. What are they trying to accomplish with this roster construction? Why is Damien Lillard not getting any MVP odds from Vegas? All...

The Magic returned to the playoffs last year under the leadership of Steve Clifford. The are bringing just about everyone back with the sole veteran addition of Al-Faruq Aminu. The should only get better, right? It may very well depend upon whether the youngsters Mo Bamba and Markelle Fultz being allowed to play through mistakes. The Grizzlies moved on from Marc Gasol and Mike Conley since this time last season. They are rebuilding around a nice collection of young players in Ja Morant,...

The Boston Celtics were mentally broken at the end of last season. Now the Brooklyn Nets have signed up to deal with the things that come along with Kyrie Irving. Kemba Walker is now the third elite offensive point guard Brad Stevens has had on his team. Will it be a seamless transition? Having lost both Al Horford and Aaron Baynes what will they do at the center position? The Nuggets return a very talented team? Are they ready to ascend to the top of the Western Conference? With Nikola...

In this episode interesting offseason moves made by the Charlotte Thunder and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Hornets saw Kemba depart for Boston and brought in former Celtics guard Terry Rozier. How does that set them up for short term or long term prospects of winning? Also how does the loss of Kemba impact the development timelines of Miles Bridges, Malik Monk and the other young players on the roster? The Thunder saw another franchise player(s) leave town, but since losing Kevin Durant...

In this episode interesting offseason moves made by the Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz. The Hawks spent a ton of draft capital to acquire De’Andre Hunter and later drafted Cam Reddish. Despite the fact that their best defensive players and best shooters from last season have moved on some expect them to make the playoffs. Is that at all realistic? The Jazz stepped and acquired Mike Conley in an attempt to get to the top of the Western Conference. Is that enough. How will Conley’s presence...

Two of the bigger winners in July free agency were the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers. In this episode Glen and Dane discuss which team will have the better defense in the 2019-2020 NBA season. Why the Sixers still might need more playmaking and shooting and why the Clippers absolutely still need to add another center to the roster.@willis_glen@DaneMooreNBALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we review the interesting offseason(s) that the two teams that played in the NBA finals a few months back have had to navigate. The Toronto Raptors are largely running it back without Kawhi Leonard. Can Pascal Siakam pick up enough offensive workload to make them relevant in the Eastern Conference this season? The Warriors lost a host of relevant players including Kevin Durant. Klay Thompson is not likely to contribute much during the regular season. What will D’Angelo...

Chicago has an exciting group of young players but a lot of observers seem excited about them as a team to move up significantly in the standings this season. Do Dane and Glen see it that way? Also, is there any reason to think the Bulls and Kris Dunn will reach agreement on an extension before October deadline? In Dallas it's all about Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis this season. What do we expect from the duo? All of this and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The Nets were one of the big winner this offseason using two maximum contract slots to lure Kyrie Irving and an injured Kevin Durant to Brooklyn. They have been a darling of the league the last few seasons punching, at times, above their weight with a combination of a solid culture and ascending players such as Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LaVert. Now that they are talented as, basically, any team in the league will they be able to put it all together in year one and be a real contender? The...

Many observers seem to think the Wizards will be the worst team in the NBA this season. Glen is not buying that, why? What even should the objective be for Washington? Few people seem to notice that Isaiah Thomas is likely to be the starting point guard for this team, that should be a bigger story. The Timberwolves have, once again, done a full reset. But this looks like a more credible organization under the new leadership of Gersan Rossas. Potentially for the first time they will be going...

There seems to be a lot of optimism in Detroit about the Pistons. They added Derrick Rose but not much shooting and offensive firepower otherwise. The got basically full seasons from Blake Griffin and Reggie Jackson last season. How likely is that to be replicated? We like Bruce Brown quite a bit. What are our expctations? In Sacramento the Kings added Dewayne Dedmon, Trevor Ariza and Corey Joseph to one of the most exciting young-ish teams in the league. Will they be able to improve upon...

The Indiana Pacers were extremely resourceful this offseason after seeing many of their key players from last season moved on. The pounced om Malcolm Brogdon with a sign and trade and nabbed TJ Warren when the Phoenix Suns were looking to create cap space for some reason. Victor Oladipo is not likely to be back until some time in 2020. Can they contend to host a first-round playoff series this season? The Spurs are the Spurs. More of the same seems likely except that Dejounte Murray should...

The NBA landscape after July free agency and trades. How many true contenders are there? How many teams are just 1 or 2 in season moves from making themselves a contender? Which teams were to aggressive as the field opened up in a real way for the first time in several years? All of this and more.@willis_glen@DaneMooreNBALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Glen provide on the events of the first several days of 2019 free agency. Horford to the Sixers. Kyrie and KD to the Nets. Brogdon to the Pacers and the residual impact on Milwaukee and India. The Jazz loading up. The Pelicans being the “new Celtics… a team with two viable timelines. All of this and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Glen provide evaluations on 8 draft prospects. Grant Williams, Nic Claxton, Keldon Johnson, Cam Johnson, KZ Okpala, Bruno Fernando, PJ Washington and Isaiah Roby.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Glen provide evaluations on 8 draft prospects. Coby White, Cam Reddish, Nassir Little, Sekou Doumbouya, Jaxson Hayes, Goga Bitazde, Brandon Clarke and Rui Hachimura.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Toronto Raptors now lead the NBA Finals 2-1 over the Golden State Warriors. The Raptors have a chance with the shorthanded Warriors to take a commanding lead with a possible game 4 win. Greg and Glen review game 3 and preview game 4.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 134 NBA Finals Games 1 and 2 ReviewLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Court Press NBA Podcast Episode 133 NBA Finals PreviewGlen, Greg and Dane preview the NBA Finals series between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors.@LawtonWillis@DaneMooreNBA@willis_glenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Eastern Conference Finals are now tied 2-3 between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors. Glen and Greg provide analysis of games 3 and 4. They also talk about things they will be watching closely in the early minutes of game 5.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices