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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2026 · 51 MIN

Lakers Sold; Clippers Never Stop; Schröder Trade; Russ Retires

from Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast · host Nate Duncan

Nate and Danny react to the shock sale of the Lakers. Why did this happen now, and what does it mean for the Lakers and the league? Bradley Beal gets a new contract that is clear evidence of circumvention, while Pablo Torre uncovers more evidence of clear circumvention. Dennis Schröder is traded to Charlotte. Why it was an easy call for the Hornets, and what it could open up for the Cavs. We explain why Jeff Schwartz’s comments about the CBA harming veteran players were so off base. Finally we look back on the career of the recently retired Russell Westbrook. 0:00 Lakers sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion 15:50 Bradley Beal re-signs with Clippers; more cap-circumvention concerns 19:15 New Kawhi Leonard/Clippers sponsorship evidence 21:48 Jeff Schwartz criticism of the CBA and veteran-player market 25:39 Cavaliers trade Dennis Schröder to Charlotte for Tre Mann 35:13 Tyrese Haliburton says he’s ready for the season 35:51 Suns waive Haywood Highsmith 37:45 Russell Westbrook retires; career retrospective Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Nate and Danny react to the shock sale of the Lakers. Why did this happen now, and what does it mean for the Lakers and the league? Bradley Beal gets a new contract that is clear evidence of circumvention, while Pablo Torre uncovers more evidence of clear circumvention. Dennis Schröder is traded to Charlotte. Why it was an easy call for the Hornets, and what it could open up for the Cavs. We explain why Jeff Schwartz’s comments about the CBA harming veteran players were so off base. Finally we look back on the career of the recently retired Russell Westbrook. 0:00 Lakers sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion 15:50 Bradley Beal re-signs with Clippers; more cap-circumvention concerns 19:15 New Kawhi Leonard/Clippers sponsorship evidence 21:48 Jeff Schwartz criticism of the CBA and veteran-player market 25:39 Cavaliers trade Dennis Schröder to Charlotte for Tre Mann 35:13 Tyrese Haliburton says he’s ready for the season 35:51 Suns waive Haywood Highsmith 37:45 Russell Westbrook retires; career retrospective

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