Dunkin' with Dom Episode #136: NBA 2022-23 Contender Narratives, including Durant Talk Galore, Boston Retools, Miami's Regression?, Utah's Tankfest, GS's Youth Movement, and more with Chris Bezdedeanu
Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With many free agency dominoes still standing, Chris and I decide to talk about the offseason's impacts on the current NBA contenders in both conferences. We'll run through a laundry list of the biggest narratives as well as storylines that haven't been settled yet. Topics include the Celtics' offseason additions, why Boston is a clear favorite to come out of the East, Miami losing P.J. Tucker, why Milwaukee is a dark-horse contender for next season, the complications of a Kevin Durant trade, the implications of KD's decision on the future of free agency, why this year is so pivotal for the Sixers, Golden State's bright future, uncertainty over what's next for Deandre Ayton and Donovan Mitchell, the Lakers' tumultuous situation, why no team will go near Kyrie Irving, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Chris Bezdedeanu
Note: this episode was recorded before Deandre Ayton received a four-year, $133 million max offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers, which was matched by the Phoenix Suns shortly after.