Dan is joined by Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite), who covers the LA Clippers and NBA at large on Substack to discuss—YOU GUESSED IT—the trajectory of the 2023-24 Clippers. And yes, out of obligation, they do delve into the James Harden trade rumors and his potential fit on this roster. SUBSCRIBE TO JUSTIN'S SUBSTACK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:08 - What went wrong last season?
6:04 - Do Kawhi Leonard and Paul George deserve criticism for their availability?
9:48 - Will Kawhi play back-to-backs? How have he and PG looked so far?
13:42 - Will Kawhi or PG sign an extension?
16:07 - The Russell Westbrook fit
19:48 - The importance of Terance Mann
26:01 - Robert Covington is critical to the rotation
28:09 - K.J. Martin's role
31:18 - Diagnosing the Clippers' defensive problems, Tactical adjustments from Ivica Zubac
37:06 - How much faster will the Clippers offense play?
41:03 - Brandon Boston Jr.
42:56 - Kobe Brown
44:02 - Bones Hyland
46:01 - Prospective fit of James Harden
53:32 - Are the Clippers prepared to make another trade if they don't get Harden?
55:57 - The future of Marcus Morris Sr.
56:41 - The 10-man rotation, Who is in the starting five?
1:01:28 - Best crunch-time unit
1:02:-57 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:03:46 - Win total prediction, Where do the Clippers stack up in the regular season?
1:06:03 - The new arena, Final thoughts

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