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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