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Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie of the Sporting News (@Sam_Vecenie) catch up on the potential prospects in the 2017 Draft as the NCAA moves from non-conference to conference play. They discuss the which players have improved their stock in non-conference play, whether Markelle Fultz has established himself as the clear-cut top player, the ideal fit for Lonzo Ball and much, much more. Sponsored by Audible (http://www.audible.com/trynow) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Sam Amick of the USA Today (@sam_amick) discuss his path in the business, advice for aspiring writers and the NBA season so far. They discuss his time at the Sacramento Bee, AOL Fanhouse, Sports Illustrated and the USA Today with many other stories and insights along the way. Sponsored by Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/RealGM) and Audible (http://www.audible.com/trynow) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Eric Koreen of The Athletic Toronto (@ekoreen) go in-depth on the Toronto Raptors. They discuss the Raptors’ historically great offense so far, their dominant bench-heavy lineup, young talent, place in the NBA hierarchy, what to expect for the rest of the season and much more.   Sponsored by Shari’s Berries (http://www.berries.com/), Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/RealGM) and Audible (http://www.audible.com/trynow) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Royce Young of ESPN (@royceyoung) go in-depth on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The two break down Russell Westbrook’s incredible start to the NBA season, their defensive success (5:43), Cameron Payne’s status (9:47), how they can get better (28:44), Billy Donovan as a tinkerer (32:51), Domantas Sabonis’ rookie season (37:34),   Sponsored by Shari’s Berries (http://www.berries.com/), Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/RealGM) and Audible (http://www.audible.com/trynow) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Kevin Pelton of ESPN Insider (@kpelton) start a new RealGM Radio monthly feature: a conference tiers episode. The two break down how they would sort out the NBA's Western (3:23) and Eastern (36:50) Conferences and that process allows them to discuss topics like whether the Rockets or Thunder are more dependent on their star (12:12), Denver’s trade possibilities (16:58), the Wizards’ place in the East playoff picture (41:04), if Cleveland is in a tier of their own (1:10:20) and much more.   Sponsored by Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/RealGM) and Audible (http://www.audible.com/trynow) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Dan Woike of the Orange County Register (@DanWoikeSports) go in-depth on the NBA's best team so far: the Los Angeles Clippers. They discuss Doc Rivers’ decision to start Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, their strong bench play (7:23), defensive success (20:44), their playoff struggles (30:44), what they could be facing in the summer of 2017 (47:05) and regular season expectations (1:00:30).   Sponsored by Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/RealGM) and Audible (http://www.audible.com/trynow) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated (@BenGolliver) work through the developments of the first few weeks of the NBA season. They discuss the Lakers and Clippers’ surprisingly strong starts; the Cavs (20:47); Hawks (24:59); Jazz, Thunder and Blazers (35:31); who they have enjoyed watching most this season (41:51); and the Warriors (51:08).   Sponsored by Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/RealGM) and Audible (http://www.audible.com/trynow) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) go in-depth on the 2017 draft classes before the NCAA begins non-conference play. They discuss the positions with depth and scarcity; the center crop (28:18); point guards (38:09); Josh Jackson and the combo forwards (49:52); college teams NBA fans should watch (1:04:33); and the NBA season so far (1:19:12). Sponsored by Audible (http://www.audible.com/trynow) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the RSS feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Dan Feldman of NBC’s Pro Basketball Talk and the Locked On Pistons Podcast (@DanFeldmanNBA) break down the NBA’s extension and rookie scale option deadline. They review just-announced extensions for Steven Adams, Victor Oladipo, Rudy Gobert, Cody Zeller and Gorgui Dieng along with previously agreed-to deals for Giannis Antetokounmpo, CJ McCollum and Dennis Schroder. After that, they discuss some of the significant option decisions including RJ Hunter and James Young for the Celtics, Adreian Payne for the Timberwolves and Nik Stauskas with the 76ers. Sponsored by Audible (http://www.audible.com/trynow) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux), Mike Prada of SB Nation (@MikePradaSBN) and Adi Joseph of the Sporting News (@AdiJoseph) break down the NBA’s Southeast Division: the Hawks, Wizards, Hornets, Heat and Magic. In the offseason review, they pick who got better and worse, discuss notable moves (9:45) and choose the Southeast’s best newcomer (32:44). In the season preview, they rank the teams 1-5 (53:35), predict how many playoff teams will come out of the division (55:07), choose breakout players (1:01:21) and much more. Sponsored by Audible (http://www.audible.com/trynow) Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.