In what is annually one of the more controversial episodes, it’s time to look at which teams are best set up for the future by examining the best young cores of players 25 and under. It’s a banner year for teams which have been winning with young players–how do they all stack up?
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The Best Young Cores 2023-24

Nate Duncan hosts the most in-depth NBA basketball podcast, featuring detailed game breakdowns, salary cap analysis, and scouting.

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Boston serves notices that their system and personnel will be a totally different kind of nut for Dallas to crack, as most of their inherent advantages told in Game 1.  How can Dallas adjust to stay in the series in Game 2?
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2024 NBA Finals Game 1

The Wolves just had a dream season, but now must pay to keep this group together, and somehow get better. What will it cost ownership money-wise, and what are the restrictions if they do not avoid the dreaded Second Apron? Could they actually trade Karl-Anthony Towns, and would it make sense to do so as anything other than a money-saving move? The Kings have Mike Brown back in the fold after some very public negotiations, but they are limited in how much they can pay Malik Monk.  What are their options for improving, both if they can and can’t retain Monk?
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MIN and SAC Offseasons

Luka Doncic gives new meaning to the term “coming out aggressive” and sends the Wolves into the Minnesota night. We revisit how he and the Mavs were able to rebuild their team and make their 3rd NBA Finals appearance. We then start our draft scouting with wing prospect Zaccharie Risacher of France, who is in contention to be the number one overall pick.
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DAL/MIN Game 5; Zaccharie Risacher Scouting Report

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Daniel Gafford bring Dallas home as Minnesota’s late-game offense again short-circuits, and the Mavs are now a game away from the NBA Finals. The same is true for Boston although it took more late-game heroics themselves against a game Indiana team.  
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DAL/MIN and IND/BOS Game 3s

Dallas played their game against Minnesota while taking the Wolves out of theirs. How can Minnesota turn that in the next games? The Knicks need to re-sign OG Anunoby and Isaiah Hartenstein, but also have assets in the coffers to acquire another star. Who might they consider and who might be available?  
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The Best Young Cores 2023-24

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