Questions For Every Eastern Conference Team Entering NBA Trade Season

Questions For Every Eastern Conference Team Entering NBA Trade Season

Author: HardwoodKnocks: An NBA Podcast December 10, 2025 Duration: 2:31:48
Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to go back and forth on questions they have for every NBA team as we near the official start of NBA trade season on December 15. First up: The Eastern Conference! TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:01 - Detroit Pistons
15:30 - New York Knicks
28:24 - Boston Celtics
40:54 - Toronto Raptors
52:00 - Orlando Magic
1:04:40 - Miami Heat
1:14:44 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:25:22 - Cleveland Cavaliers
1:33:43 - Atlanta Hawks
1:44:37 - Milwaukee Bucks
1:54:23 - Chicago Bulls
1:58:31 - Charlotte Hornets 
2:05:31 - Brooklyn Nets
2:11:59 - Indiana Pacers
2:21:49 - Washington Wizards

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