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Danny Leroux

@dannyleroux.bsky.social

5.4K followers 66 following 47 posts

Minutiae for the masses. Sportswriter, author & podcast host (Dunc'd On/RealGM Radio/#NBAStrategyStream) CBA The Athletic / RealGM

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Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

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

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

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.

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

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

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 20/08/2024

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...

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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

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 04/08/2024

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...

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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

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 27/07/2024

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...

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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

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 19/07/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: Dan Feldman On The Offseason (Jul 2024)

RealGM Radio Dan Feldman On The Offseason Jul 2024 - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 09/07/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: Keith Smith On The Offseason (Jul 2024)

RealGM Radio Keith Smith On The Offseason Jul 2024 - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 06/07/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The Offseason (Jun 2024)

RealGM Radio Jared Dubin On The Offseason Jun 2024 - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 28/06/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On The Celtics (Jun 2024)

RealGM Radio Jared Weiss On The Celtics Jun 2024 - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 19/06/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: Sam Vecenie On The 2024 NBA Draft (Jun 2024)

RealGM Radio Sam Vecenie On The 2024 NBA Draft Jun 2024 - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 07/06/2024

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...

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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

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 02/06/2024

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...

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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

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Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 26/05/2024

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...

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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

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 19/05/2024

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...

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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

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 06/05/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: Kevin Pelton On The Second Round (Apr 2024)

RealGM Radio: Kevin Pelton On The Second Round (Apr 2024) - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 01/05/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: Rob Mahoney On The Playoffs (Apr 2024)

RealGM Radio Rob Mahoney On The Playoffs Apr 2024 - RealGM Wiretap

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Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 29/04/2024

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...

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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

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Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 19/04/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: Seth Partnow On The Playoffs (Apr 2024)

RealGM Radio Seth Partnow On The Playoffs Apr 2024 - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 16/04/2024

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...

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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.

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 12/04/2024

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...

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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

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 05/04/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: Ben Golliver On The The Stretch Run (Apr 2024)

RealGM Radio: Ben Golliver On The The Stretch Run (Apr 2024) - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 31/03/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: Dan Feldman On The Stretch Run (Mar 2024)

RealGM Radio: Dan Feldman On The Stretch Run (Mar 2024) - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 23/03/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: Mo Dakhil On The Season So Far (Mar 2024)

RealGM Radio Mo Dakhil On The Season So Far Mar 2024 - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 21/03/2024

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...

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RealGM Radio: 2024 Mascot Bracket

RealGM Radio: 2024 Mascot Bracket - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 16/03/2024

New RealGM Radio podcast! @jadubin5.bsky.social and I go all around the NBA: playoff races in both conferences, DeMar DeRozan's strong second half, the Thunder and much more basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2750...

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RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The Season So Far (Mar 2024)

RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The Season So Far (Mar 2024) - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

New RealGM Radio podcast! @keithsmithnba.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the Celtics' high-profile week, how the new CBA will shape the league, the second apron and much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2749...

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RealGM Radio: Keith Smith On The Season So Far (Mar 2024)

RealGM Radio Keith Smith On The Season So Far Mar 2024 - RealGM Wiretap

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Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 04/03/2024

New RealGM Radio podcast! @hpbasketball.bsky.social and I lay out our tiers for the entire NBA focusing on optimization of star talent. Coaching, roster construction, schemes and so much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2748...

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RealGM Radio: Matt Moore On NBA Tiers (Mar 2024)

RealGM Radio Matt Moore On NBA Tiers Mar 2024 - RealGM Wiretap

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Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 23/02/2024

New RealGM Radio podcast! Caitlin Cooper and I go in-depth on the Pacers. Early returns on the Siakam trade, Haliburton's ascendance, roster/rotation decisions and much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2747...

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RealGM Radio: Caitlin Cooper On The Pacers (Feb 2024)

RealGM Radio: Caitlin Cooper On The Pacers (Feb 2024) - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 23/02/2024

I'm answering questions now in the Dunc'd On Prime Discord, so feel free to jump in with more. Subscribers can also read the transcript in the next day or two.

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 16/02/2024

New RealGM Radio podcast! Dan Feldman and I cover a lot of ground from trade deadline takeaways to how we define championship contenders, the Warriors' path forward and much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2747...

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RealGM Radio: Dan Feldman On The Deadine And Season (Feb 2024)

RealGM Radio: Dan Feldman On The Deadine And Season (Feb 2024) - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 10/02/2024

New RealGM Radio podcast! @sethpartnow.bsky.social and I break down the trade deadline. OKC's path forward, Dallas taking on long-term risk, the Warriors standing pat, the Knicks adding depth and much more: basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2746...

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RealGM Radio: Seth Partnow On The Trade Deadline (Feb 2024)

RealGM Radio Seth Partnow On The Trade Deadline Feb 2024 - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

My piece on Anunoby, Siakam and "pre-agency" is up @theathletic.bsky.social. I enjoyed working through some of the major factors in place that explain why it could be even more powerful moving forward. theathletic.com/5248171/2024...

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Leroux: OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam and the growing power of NBA 'pre-agency'

In some cases, like the ones involving the former Raptors, making a move this early is beneficial for all involved.

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 05/02/2024

New RealGM Radio podcast! @jadubin5.bsky.social and I discuss the Trade Deadline, the Knicks' amazing January, how the 76ers move forward and much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2745...

Reposted by Danny Leroux

John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann.bsky.social · 01/02/2024

Breaking down the February schedule, with notes on all 30 #NBA teams.

NBA Storylines: February’s strength of schedule rankings

Breaking down February's strength of schedule for all 30 teams with analysis for each squad.

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 26/01/2024

New RealGM Radio podcast! @ekoreen.bsky.social and I go in-depth on the Raptors: Scottie Barnes' breakout, the Barnes/Quickley fit, both major trades, coaching and much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2744...

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 13/01/2024

New RealGM Radio podcast! Ben Golliver and I go in-depth on the Clippers, Warriors, Spurs, Lakers and more ahead of the trade deadline. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2742...

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Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

New RealGM Radio podcast! @hpbasketball.bsky.social and I lay out how all 30 NBA teams compare in terms of title and playoff windows. Who has the widest championship window? Who is now or never? Who is the furthest away? basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2742...

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 29/12/2023

New piece @theathletic.bsky.social primarily focused on Jerami Grant but also using his situation to detail the twin impacts of the NBA's thin supply of forwards and rising salary cap: theathletic.com/5164041/2023...

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Leroux: Examining Jerami Grant's contract and the NBA's potential forward carousel

The 2024 free-agent class is weak in a variety of areas. But it could be unusually loaded with talented forwards.

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Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 24/12/2023

New RealGM Radio podcast! @jadubin5.bsky.social and I discuss Kawhi Leonard's dominance, how opponents defend the Thunder, the trade deadline and much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2740...

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RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On Season So Far (Dec 2023)

RealGM Radio Jared Dubin On Season So Far Dec 2023 - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

#LeaguePassAlert for Clippers/Mavs

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

New RealGM Radio podcast! Caitlin Cooper and I go in-depth on the Pacers. In-Season Tournament takeaways, Tyrese Haliburton's star turn, Myles Turner, the power forward position and so much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2739...

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 10/12/2023

New RealGM Radio podcast! @keithsmithnba.bsky.social and I talk about the Magic, Thunder, how the 2024 offseason could affect the deadline and much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2739...

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RealGM Radio: Keith Smith On The Season So Far (Dec 2023)

RealGM Radio Keith Smith On The Season So Far Dec 2023 - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 08/12/2023

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

New RealGM Radio podcast! @hpbasketball.bsky.social and I break down our tiers for the entire NBA based on how teams are performing relative to pre-season expectations. Really enjoyed the criteria and conversation. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2738...

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RealGM Radio: Matt Moore On NBA Tiers (Dec 2023)

RealGM Radio Matt Moore On NBA Tiers Dec 2023 - RealGM Wiretap

Danny Leroux @dannyleroux.bsky.social · 22/11/2023

New RealGM Radio podcast! @kpelton.bsky.social and I discuss the surprising teams in the West, Tyrese Haliburton's fantastic start, lessons in team building and much more. basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/2737...

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RealGM Radio: Kevin Pelton On The Season So Far (Nov 2023)

RealGM Radio Kevin Pelton On The Season So Far Nov 2023 - RealGM Wiretap