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Dan and Rikki are back and ready to begin the offseason podcast slate. This begins with the 2022 NBA Draft Preview. This was recorded shortly before the start of the draft and will be followed by a post draft reaction episode later in the week. A few of the topics discussed.. -The top 3 prospects and where they will land -Prospect tiers throughout the lottery -Late draft sleepers   Check back this week for the draft follow up episode. Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

Dan and Rikki open this episode with 20 minutes on the HUGE Wolves win on the road over the Grizzlies, as well as brief updates on all the opening round series. New episodes release every Monday so check back weekly throughout the playoffs. Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

This week Dan and Rikki wrap up the regular season by previewing the Timberwolves Play In game and then rant about the current state of the league. The discussion is wide ranging and covers everything from the disappointment of the final day of the regular season, the imbalanced incentive structure that causes apathy in the regular season, and the poor salesmanship of the league in covering its young stars and most interesting up and coming teams.   Check back next week for an over/under's review podcast! Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

Dan and Rikki discuss a surprisingly entertaining matchup between the Pacers and Rockets from this past Friday. The episode is led discussing the Pacers and finishes with some Rockets talk. Some of the topics covered are.. -Are the Pacers in the midst of a soft or hard rebuild?  -Is Tyrese Haliburton a future star to build around? -How should the Pacers manage their salary cap in the next few years, and what should they avoid? -The Rockets continue to not change a thing -Brief recap and projection of Rockets young core -What should each team be looking for in the upcoming draft? Next weeks Tough Watch is Pelicans Vs Spurs. Check back Monday for the new episode! Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com  

In this weeks episode Dan and Rikki discuss the past week of games for the Wolves. They played 5 games in 8 days and played Tough Watch teams exclusively. The Wolves are discussed at length to lead the pod followed by conversations about the Blazers, Thunder, and Magic and what the draft strategy should be for each going into the offseason.   Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

Dan and Rikki recorded this episode on March 6th and watched the game during the recording. A narrow 115-112 win for the Kings on the road in San Antonio. As usual, the conversation for both teams centers around their path forward in the seasons to come and what should be done in the draft/free agency.  A 2nd episode will also be released today that covers the last week of games for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

After a one week absence Dan and Rikki are back to discuss the two worst teams in the NBA by record. An in depth discussion was had about both teams leading with the Rockets and followed by the Magic. The 2nd half of the episode is spent redrafting the 2021 draft class. Some surprising players fell and others have climbed the board to take their spots early in 2022. Listen until the end to hear some thoughts on the 2020 class as well!   Next weeks Tough Watch is Spurs Vs Kings. Check back Monday for the new episode! Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

In the first Tough Watch Pod post trade deadline, Dan and Rikki discuss a Blazers win and a 4th quarter Knicks collapse. A lot of ground was covered in this episode on both sides including some brief draft talk and the evolution of the dominate big man in the league today near the end of the episode. Next weeks Tough Watch is Wizards vs Pacers. Check back Monday for the new episode! Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

Celtics took the win in New Orleans on Saturday night in one of the most uninspiring games of the year. But there was still PLENTY to talk about with these two teams. -The underwhelming Celts. Can they turn the season around? -What is necessary for Boston prior to the deadline? -Is it time to break up Tatum and Brown? -Jose Alvarado=heart and soul of New Orleans basketball. -A Pelicans history lesson. Dating back to 2019, how and why was this team formed? -Do the Pelicans finally have their coach?! Next weeks Tough Watch is Timberwolves/Pistons. Check back Monday for the new episode! Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

It was a tough road loss for the Wolves in Atlanta but Dan and Rikki came away with nearly two hours of talking points.  -Anthony Edwards first career ejection and KAT continues complaining about the officiating. -Difficulty defending the high powered Hawks offense. -Jaylen Nowell and Jaden Mcdaniels development. -Impactful play of Dlo. -Trae Young goes for 30 2nd half points! -Is it time for Atlanta to make moves before the deadline to solve chemistry issues? -Who is a part of the long term Hawks core? Stay till the end of the podcast to hear a brief discussion about the Rockets and the Russell Westbrook/John Wall trade rumors. Next weeks Tough Watch is Celtics/Pelicans. Check back Monday for the new episode! Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

In this weeks episode Dan and Rikki reset the Tough Watch teams for the 2nd half of the NBA season. Some teams have played their way out and others have played their way in but 14 teams remain. Eastern Conference: Magic, Pistons, Pacers, Hawks, Knicks, Celtics, Wizards Western Conference: Rockets, Thunder, Pelicans, Spurs, Kings, Blazers, Timberwolves Stay until the end of the episode for a full breakdown of the Magic! Next weeks Tough Watch is Timberwolves/Hawks. Check back Monday for the new episode! Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

This week Dan and Rikki had their first opportunity of the season to deep dive the Spurs and the Wolves. It was a wire to wire 115-90 win for the Wolves. Not much drama in this one but plenty to talk with both teams. -Is Dejounte Murray asserting himself as the Spurs primary offensive option? -What are the best lineup options for the Spurs, and who is their best 5 man unit? -Is the White/Murray backcourt a viable option? -The Wolves are BACK! -What has led to the improved defensive performance from the Wolves? -Are the Wolves ready to show they are a playoff team? -The starting 5 that has unlocked the Wolves potential Next weeks Tough Watch is Hornets/Rockets. Check back Monday for the new episode! Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

A Friday night thriller in Toronto! Dan and Rikki are back to cover the Cavs/Raptors game from this past Friday. A few topics discussed in this episode.. -An Evan Mobley rookie update. (Spoiler: this dude is gonna be good!) -How is the Sexland backcourt through 10 games? -What has led to the defensive improvement in Cleveland? -Is this Toronto roster construction viable? -OG taking the leap?! -Scottie Barnes rookie update. (Spoiler: this dude is also gonna be good!) Next weeks Tough Watch is Wizards/Magic. Check back Sunday for the new episode! Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

A special Halloween episode of the Tough Watch! This week Dan and Rikki covered the October 29th matchup between the Kings and Pels. A few of the topics discussed.. -Are the Pelicans already set for another high lottery pick? -With Zion out, what should the goal be for the Pelicans this season? -Is point Ingram the best path to wins? -Which of the Pelicans young players is going to step up and find a meaningful role? -Are the Kings finally a playoff team?! -Is Harrison Barnes just now entering his prime?! -Is the Haliburton/Fox backcourt the best path to wins? Next weeks Tough Watch is Cleveland/Toronto. Check back Sunday for the new episode! Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

It is FINALLY time for the 1st Tough Watch of the 2021/2022 NBA season! To open the year Dan and Rikki breakdown a two game series between the Pistons and the Bulls. A few of the topics covered.. -Killian Hayes Update. Is it time for the G league? -Continued Bey/Stewart development -Is this Pistons defense for real? -Changes to the Bulls defensive scheme -Lonzo Ball off to a hot start! -Interesting Bulls bench unit forming The Tough Watch of the next week is Pelicans/Kings. Check back Sunday for the new episode! Contact Info: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

As promised here is the 2nd part of the Over/Unders pod. In this episode Dan and Rikki cover the Western Conference in order from least projected win total to most. This is our final preseason podcast but please check back next week for our first Tough Watch of the regular season!   Contact: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com

The NBA season is upon us and to celebrate we are releasing our annual over/unders pod! This was broken into two podcasts and in this episode Dan and Rikki discuss the Eastern Conference in order from lowest projected win total to highest.  Western Conference episode will be dropped soon!   Contact: Host: Dan Radtke Host: Rikki Giambruno Email: toughwatchpod@gmail.com  

This is the 4th and final part of the team overviews series. In this episode Dan and Rikki discuss the 7 Western Conference teams that found their way into the Tough Watch Group. The teams were discussed in the following order. -Memphis Grizzlies -San Antonio Spurs -New Orleans Pelicans -Sacramento Kings -Houston Rockets -Oklahoma City Thunder -Minnesota Timberwolves Keep a look out for the annual Over/Under podcasts that will be released this week in preparation for the start of the NBA regular season.

The release of the last two parts of the team overviews series were delayed but they are definitely worth the wait! This episode covers the East teams that fall in the Tough Watch Category to begin the season. -Washington Wizards -Charlotte Hornets -Chicago Bulls -Toronto Raptors -Cleveland Cavaliers -Orlando Magic -Detroit Pistons Check back for the final episode of this series later today!

This is part 2 of the 4 part team overview series. Last week we discussed the 7 title contending teams and in this weeks episode we cover the 9 teams that are firmly in the playoff mix. The teams are discussed in the following order.. -Atlanta Hawks -New York Knicks -Boston Celtics -Indiana Pacers -Phoenix Suns -LA Clippers -Portland Trail Blazers -Dallas Mavericks -GSW Warriors Check back for next weeks episode where Dan and Rikki will begin discussing the Tough Watch Teams of the 2021/2022 season!