Danny Leroux
@dannyleroux.bsky.social
Minutiae for the masses. Sportswriter, author & podcast host (Dunc'd On/RealGM Radio/#NBAStrategyStream) CBA
The Athletic / RealGM
The Athletic / RealGM
Something really different you may enjoy: I got connected with KM Best, a Marvel SNAP player who does YouTubes where guests rate cards in the game. I've never played Marvel SNAP or any game like it but had a great time and maybe it gives you insight into how my weird mind works: youtu.be/rmkhrsvvBS8
I Asked An NBA Analyst To Rate Marvel SNAP Cards - But He's Never Played The Game Before!
YouTube video by KM Best: In A Snap
youtu.be
March 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Something really different you may enjoy: I got connected with KM Best, a Marvel SNAP player who does YouTubes where guests rate cards in the game. I've never played Marvel SNAP or any game like it but had a great time and maybe it gives you insight into how my weird mind works: youtu.be/rmkhrsvvBS8
Fascinating piece by @keithsmithnba.bsky.social on how teams are using (or not using) their 15th roster spot, including how two-way contracts have changed the landscape: www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/24...
The NBA’s Vanishing 15th Roster Spot | Spotrac News
Taking a look at the NBA's 15th roster spot and why it's vanishing.
www.spotrac.com
October 18, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Fascinating piece by @keithsmithnba.bsky.social on how teams are using (or not using) their 15th roster spot, including how two-way contracts have changed the landscape: www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/24...
New piece @theathletic.bsky.social breaking down the massive Timberwolves/Knicks trade. Finances/CBA plus some on-court analysis too: www.nytimes.com/athletic/580...
Knicks-Timberwolves trade: Why make this major move now? Look at the money
www.nytimes.com
October 2, 2024 at 7:06 PM
New piece @theathletic.bsky.social breaking down the massive Timberwolves/Knicks trade. Finances/CBA plus some on-court analysis too: www.nytimes.com/athletic/580...
New RealGM Radio podcast! Adam Mares, David Locke and I go in-depth on the Northwest division. Who got better/worse, building around Anthony Edwards, rookies to watch, breakout candidates and much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2770...
RealGM Radio: David Locke, Adam Mares On The Northwest Division (Aug 2024)
RealGM Radio David Locke Adam Mares On The Northwest Division Aug 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
August 20, 2024 at 4:57 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! Adam Mares, David Locke and I go in-depth on the Northwest division. Who got better/worse, building around Anthony Edwards, rookies to watch, breakout candidates and much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2770...
New RealGM Radio podcast! Caitlin Cooper, Dan Feldman and I go in-depth on the Central division. Who got better/worse, breakout players, key rookies, who makes the playoffs and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2769...
RealGM Radio: Caitlin Cooper, Dan Feldman On The Central Division (Aug 2024)
RealGM Radio Caitlin Cooper Dan Feldman On The Central Division Aug 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
August 4, 2024 at 6:02 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! Caitlin Cooper, Dan Feldman and I go in-depth on the Central division. Who got better/worse, breakout players, key rookies, who makes the playoffs and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2769...
New RealGM Radio podcast! Tim Bontemps, @jadubin5.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the Atlantic division. Offseason review and regular season preview: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2768...
RealGM Radio: Tim Bontemps and Jared Dubin On the Atlantic Division (Jul 2024)
RealGM Radio Tim Bontemps and Jared Dubin On the Atlantic Division Jul 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
July 27, 2024 at 6:56 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! Tim Bontemps, @jadubin5.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the Atlantic division. Offseason review and regular season preview: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2768...
New RealGM Radio podcast! Dan Feldman and I discuss our takeaways from the 2024 offseason, including the second apron, diminishing returns for cap space, what carries over to future offseasons and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2767...
RealGM Radio: Dan Feldman On The Offseason (Jul 2024)
RealGM Radio Dan Feldman On The Offseason Jul 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
July 19, 2024 at 6:57 AM
New RealGM Radio podcast! Dan Feldman and I discuss our takeaways from the 2024 offseason, including the second apron, diminishing returns for cap space, what carries over to future offseasons and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2767...
New RealGM Radio podcast! @keithsmithnba.bsky.social and I break down the offseason: hardcapapalooza, navigating the new CBA restrictions, which teams did best so far and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2766...
RealGM Radio: Keith Smith On The Offseason (Jul 2024)
RealGM Radio Keith Smith On The Offseason Jul 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
July 9, 2024 at 4:19 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! @keithsmithnba.bsky.social and I break down the offseason: hardcapapalooza, navigating the new CBA restrictions, which teams did best so far and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2766...
New RealGM Radio podcast! @jadubin5.bsky.social and I break down the early offseason, including Paul George joining the 76ers, the Knicks tracking for Mikal Bridges, the Thunder and Magic leveling up and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2765...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2765...
RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The Offseason (Jun 2024)
RealGM Radio Jared Dubin On The Offseason Jun 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
July 6, 2024 at 7:34 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! @jadubin5.bsky.social and I break down the early offseason, including Paul George joining the 76ers, the Knicks tracking for Mikal Bridges, the Thunder and Magic leveling up and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2765...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2765...
New RealGM Radio podcast! Jared Weiss and I discuss the Celtics' championship season, path to this point, future, his parade experience and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2763...
RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On The Celtics (Jun 2024)
RealGM Radio Jared Weiss On The Celtics Jun 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
June 28, 2024 at 5:56 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! Jared Weiss and I discuss the Celtics' championship season, path to this point, future, his parade experience and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2763...
New RealGM Radio podcast! @samvecenie.bsky.social and I go in-depth (a LOT of depth) on the 2024 NBA Draft: the murky top of the class plus a ton of prospect-specific talk.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2761...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2761...
RealGM Radio: Sam Vecenie On The 2024 NBA Draft (Jun 2024)
RealGM Radio Sam Vecenie On The 2024 NBA Draft Jun 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
June 19, 2024 at 2:56 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! @samvecenie.bsky.social and I go in-depth (a LOT of depth) on the 2024 NBA Draft: the murky top of the class plus a ton of prospect-specific talk.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2761...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2761...
New RealGM Radio podcast! Caitlin Cooper and I go in-depth on the Pacers (their season, Haliburton, Siakam, Nemhard, Toppin vs. NT-MLE, etc) then Eric Nehm and I focus on the Bucks: what to take away from the season, the Doc experience, their offseason and more
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2760...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2760...
RealGM Radio: Caitlin Cooper On The Pacers And Eric Nehm On The Bucks (Jun 2024)
RealGM Radio Caitlin Cooper On The Pacers And Eric Nehm On The Bucks Jun 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
June 7, 2024 at 6:42 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! Caitlin Cooper and I go in-depth on the Pacers (their season, Haliburton, Siakam, Nemhard, Toppin vs. NT-MLE, etc) then Eric Nehm and I focus on the Bucks: what to take away from the season, the Doc experience, their offseason and more
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2760...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2760...
New RealGM Radio podcast! @keithsmithnba.bsky.social and I discuss both the NBA Finals and the upcoming offseason. Key match-ups and tactical wrinkles plus how the new CBA changes the NBA calendar/timeline for June in some fascinating ways.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2759...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2759...
RealGM Radio: Keith Smith On The NBA Finals And Offseason (Jun 2024)
RealGM Radio Keith Smith On The NBA Finals And Offseason Jun 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
June 2, 2024 at 5:02 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! @keithsmithnba.bsky.social and I discuss both the NBA Finals and the upcoming offseason. Key match-ups and tactical wrinkles plus how the new CBA changes the NBA calendar/timeline for June in some fascinating ways.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2759...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2759...
New RealGM Radio podcast!
@jadubin5.bsky.social and I discuss the Conference Finals then Fred Katz and I go in-depth on the Knicks (season, offseason, etc).
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2758...
@jadubin5.bsky.social and I discuss the Conference Finals then Fred Katz and I go in-depth on the Knicks (season, offseason, etc).
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2758...
RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The Conference Finals And Fred Katz On The Knicks (May 2024)
RealGM Radio Jared Dubin On The Conference Finals And Fred Katz On The Knicks May 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
May 26, 2024 at 5:59 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast!
@jadubin5.bsky.social and I discuss the Conference Finals then Fred Katz and I go in-depth on the Knicks (season, offseason, etc).
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2758...
@jadubin5.bsky.social and I discuss the Conference Finals then Fred Katz and I go in-depth on the Knicks (season, offseason, etc).
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2758...
New RealGM Radio podcast!
Dan Feldman and I break down the playoffs (focusing on Mavs/Thunder but covering more than just that) then @derekbodner.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the 76ers' present and future: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2757...
Dan Feldman and I break down the playoffs (focusing on Mavs/Thunder but covering more than just that) then @derekbodner.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the 76ers' present and future: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2757...
RealGM Radio: Dan Feldman On The Playoffs And Derek Bodner On The 76ers (May 2024)
RealGM Radio Dan Feldman On The Playoffs And Derek Bodner On The 76ers May 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
May 19, 2024 at 6:52 AM
New RealGM Radio podcast!
Dan Feldman and I break down the playoffs (focusing on Mavs/Thunder but covering more than just that) then @derekbodner.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the 76ers' present and future: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2757...
Dan Feldman and I break down the playoffs (focusing on Mavs/Thunder but covering more than just that) then @derekbodner.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the 76ers' present and future: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2757...
New RealGM Radio podcast! @kpelton.bsky.social and I go in-depth on all four second-round series, which was a ton of fun. As usual, KP had some incredible insights and stats to back it up.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2756...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2756...
RealGM Radio: Kevin Pelton On The Second Round (Apr 2024)
RealGM Radio: Kevin Pelton On The Second Round (Apr 2024) - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
May 6, 2024 at 7:23 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! @kpelton.bsky.social and I go in-depth on all four second-round series, which was a ton of fun. As usual, KP had some incredible insights and stats to back it up.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2756...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2756...
New RealGM Radio podcast! @robmahoney.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the playoffs, his excellent Point Guard Field Guide, teambuilding and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2755...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2755...
RealGM Radio: Rob Mahoney On The Playoffs (Apr 2024)
RealGM Radio Rob Mahoney On The Playoffs Apr 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
May 1, 2024 at 12:41 AM
New RealGM Radio podcast! @robmahoney.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the playoffs, his excellent Point Guard Field Guide, teambuilding and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2755...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2755...
New RealGM Radio podcast!
@jadubin5.bsky.social joins to break down the first round (focus on Knicks/Sixers) then the debut of the "Exit Interview" series, as Anthony Slater and I go in-depth on the Warriors' present and future.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2755...
@jadubin5.bsky.social joins to break down the first round (focus on Knicks/Sixers) then the debut of the "Exit Interview" series, as Anthony Slater and I go in-depth on the Warriors' present and future.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2755...
RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The First Round And Anthony Slater On The Warriors (Apr 2024)
RealGM Radio Jared Dubin On The First Round And Anthony Slater On The Warriors Apr 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
April 29, 2024 at 12:42 AM
New RealGM Radio podcast!
@jadubin5.bsky.social joins to break down the first round (focus on Knicks/Sixers) then the debut of the "Exit Interview" series, as Anthony Slater and I go in-depth on the Warriors' present and future.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2755...
@jadubin5.bsky.social joins to break down the first round (focus on Knicks/Sixers) then the debut of the "Exit Interview" series, as Anthony Slater and I go in-depth on the Warriors' present and future.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2755...
New RealGM Radio podcast!
@sethpartnow.bsky.social and I preview the NBA playoffs (well, the six series we know now): key match-ups, series we are most excited to see, coaching decisions and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2753...
@sethpartnow.bsky.social and I preview the NBA playoffs (well, the six series we know now): key match-ups, series we are most excited to see, coaching decisions and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2753...
RealGM Radio: Seth Partnow On The Playoffs (Apr 2024)
RealGM Radio Seth Partnow On The Playoffs Apr 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
April 19, 2024 at 6:30 AM
New RealGM Radio podcast!
@sethpartnow.bsky.social and I preview the NBA playoffs (well, the six series we know now): key match-ups, series we are most excited to see, coaching decisions and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2753...
@sethpartnow.bsky.social and I preview the NBA playoffs (well, the six series we know now): key match-ups, series we are most excited to see, coaching decisions and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2753...
New piece @theathletic.bsky.social breaking down the 2024 free agent class in terms of stars, starters and rotation players.
That framing started in my NBA Draft discussions with @samvecenie.bsky.social but has become useful in contexts like this too: theathletic.com/5383794/2024...
That framing started in my NBA Draft discussions with @samvecenie.bsky.social but has become useful in contexts like this too: theathletic.com/5383794/2024...
Leroux: Evaluating the 2024 free-agent class, from Klay Thompson to DeMar DeRozan
The 2024 NBA free-agency class may have a couple stars, but it won't have many starters and may not have many rotation players either.
theathletic.com
April 16, 2024 at 4:26 PM
New piece @theathletic.bsky.social breaking down the 2024 free agent class in terms of stars, starters and rotation players.
That framing started in my NBA Draft discussions with @samvecenie.bsky.social but has become useful in contexts like this too: theathletic.com/5383794/2024...
That framing started in my NBA Draft discussions with @samvecenie.bsky.social but has become useful in contexts like this too: theathletic.com/5383794/2024...
New RealGM Radio podcast!
I talk Celtics with Jared Weiss and the end of the season + CBA with @keithsmithnba.bsky.social.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2753...
I talk Celtics with Jared Weiss and the end of the season + CBA with @keithsmithnba.bsky.social.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2753...
RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On The Celtics, Keith Smith On The Final Stretch (Apr 2024)
RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On The Celtics, Keith Smith On The Final Stretch (Apr 2024) - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
April 12, 2024 at 5:12 AM
New RealGM Radio podcast!
I talk Celtics with Jared Weiss and the end of the season + CBA with @keithsmithnba.bsky.social.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2753...
I talk Celtics with Jared Weiss and the end of the season + CBA with @keithsmithnba.bsky.social.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2753...
New RealGM Radio podcast! Ben Golliver and I break down the NBA's stretch run: playoff races, postseason ripple effects (Paul George and many others), the series we most want to happen and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2752...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2752...
RealGM Radio: Ben Golliver On The The Stretch Run (Apr 2024)
RealGM Radio: Ben Golliver On The The Stretch Run (Apr 2024) - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
April 5, 2024 at 10:41 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! Ben Golliver and I break down the NBA's stretch run: playoff races, postseason ripple effects (Paul George and many others), the series we most want to happen and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2752...
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2752...
New RealGM Radio podcast!
Dan Feldman and I talk about the various playoff races, reflect on the big 2022 trades (Mitchell, Gobert, Murray) and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2751...
Dan Feldman and I talk about the various playoff races, reflect on the big 2022 trades (Mitchell, Gobert, Murray) and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2751...
RealGM Radio: Dan Feldman On The Stretch Run (Mar 2024)
RealGM Radio: Dan Feldman On The Stretch Run (Mar 2024) - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
March 31, 2024 at 5:08 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast!
Dan Feldman and I talk about the various playoff races, reflect on the big 2022 trades (Mitchell, Gobert, Murray) and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2751...
Dan Feldman and I talk about the various playoff races, reflect on the big 2022 trades (Mitchell, Gobert, Murray) and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2751...
New RealGM Radio podcast!
@modakhilnba.bsky.social and I discuss the Western Conference playoff race, properly evaluating postseason success/failure, the Spurs' path forward and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...
@modakhilnba.bsky.social and I discuss the Western Conference playoff race, properly evaluating postseason success/failure, the Spurs' path forward and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...
RealGM Radio: Mo Dakhil On The Season So Far (Mar 2024)
RealGM Radio Mo Dakhil On The Season So Far Mar 2024 - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
March 23, 2024 at 6:14 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast!
@modakhilnba.bsky.social and I discuss the Western Conference playoff race, properly evaluating postseason success/failure, the Spurs' path forward and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...
@modakhilnba.bsky.social and I discuss the Western Conference playoff race, properly evaluating postseason success/failure, the Spurs' path forward and much more.
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...
New RealGM Radio podcast! The Mascot Bracket is back for a 2024 edition, which was a ton of fun as always. My biologist sister comes on to pick the whole Tournament on which mascot would win in a fight.
("traditional" episode released later this week)
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...
("traditional" episode released later this week)
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...
RealGM Radio: 2024 Mascot Bracket
RealGM Radio: 2024 Mascot Bracket - RealGM Wiretap
basketball.realgm.com
March 21, 2024 at 3:13 PM
New RealGM Radio podcast! The Mascot Bracket is back for a 2024 edition, which was a ton of fun as always. My biologist sister comes on to pick the whole Tournament on which mascot would win in a fight.
("traditional" episode released later this week)
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...
("traditional" episode released later this week)
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...