Nate and John Hollinger check in on all 15 Western Conference teams, examining Luka Dončić’s start, Houston and Memphis’ early success, and what we’ve learned about Yaxel Lendeborg, Cooper Flagg, and Cameron Boozer. They also debate San Antonio’s three-guard lineup, the concerns in Denver and Phoenix, Portland’s veteran guards, and how Oklahoma City and Minnesota are navigating injuries.

0:21 — Warriors: Yaxel Lendeborg, evaluating older prospects, and Kristaps Porziņģis’ situation.

5:47 — Jazz: Isaiah Collier’s declined option, frontcourt issues, and Ace Bailey’s defense.

9:35 — Spurs: Balancing Fox, Castle, and Harper around Victor Wembanyama.

11:49 — Grizzlies: Ty Jerome, Zach Edey, Cameron Boozer, and Memphis’ early success.

15:48 — Suns: Point guard options, lineup fit, and the fallout from offseason moves.

20:11 — Kings: Darius Acuff’s start, Domantas Sabonis’ role, and Sacramento’s direction.

23:42 — Lakers: Luka Dončić’s shooting, defensive effort, and the supporting cast.

26:31 — Clippers: Keaton Wagler, Kobe Sanders, Darius Garland, and potential trades.

29:15 — Mavericks: Cooper Flagg’s ceiling and the Kyrie Irving trade dilemma.

32:00 — Rockets: Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet’s return, and Houston’s contender potential.

35:10 — Timberwolves: Joan Beringer, bench production, and navigating Anthony Edwards’ absence.

39:01 — Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, and Deni Avdija’s role.

41:24 — Nuggets: Nikola Jokić’s offensive approach, defensive issues, and bench concerns.

44:22 — Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Aday Mara, and reshaping the rotation.

48:22 — Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears, Herb Jones, Karlo Matković, and rotation choices around Zion Williamson.

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Nate and John Hollinger break down the latest extensions and notable non-deals, including Anthony Black, Brandon Miller, Cason Wallace, and Brandin Podziemski. Then they compare their biggest season win-total disagreements, debate potential surprises in the West and relegation candidates, and make their conference finals and championship picks.

0:29 — Anthony Black’s non-extension and Orlando’s roster-building decisions.

4:53 — Brandon Miller’s extension and the market for big wings.

6:32 — Cason Wallace’s extension and Oklahoma City’s financial future.

10:31 — Brandin Podziemski’s extension and Golden State’s plans.

13:11 — Scoot Henderson’s future in Portland.

14:34 — Jaime Jaquez Jr., Oso Ighodaro, and other extension decisions.

15:51 — Jaden McDaniels’ one-year extension and its unusual structure.

18:04 — Season win-total disagreements: Miami’s fit and depth.

21:41 — Indiana’s outlook and Tyrese Haliburton’s return.

26:55 — Orlando’s depth, defense, and coaching change.

29:15 — Charlotte’s shooting, injuries, and place in the East.

30:58 — Washington’s roster fit and range of outcomes.

34:46 — Western Conference outlook and how Hollinger builds his projections.

37:20 — Minnesota’s depth and dependence on its starting lineup.

39:42 — Who could break into the West’s top six? Dallas, Portland, Utah, and Memphis.

44:30 — Relegation predictions and the incentives facing the league’s worst teams.

47:05 — Championship contenders and disagreements about the East.

51:42 — Conference finals and championship predictions.

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Nate and John discuss Jalen Duren’s new contract, Stephen Curry’s extension, Nikola Jokić’s future in Denver, and the NBA’s emphasis on off-arm push-offs and flopping. Then, they examine rookie extension candidates and answer listener questions about Dallas’ wing-heavy roster, rising front office executives, lottery reform, and team-building decisions in Detroit, Houston, and Chicago.

News

0:21 — Jalen Duren’s new contract with Detroit.

11:51 — Stephen Curry’s extension and Golden State’s roster flexibility.

14:12 — Brandin Podziemski’s potential extension and fit with Curry.

18:03 — Nikola Jokić’s comments about his future in Denver.

20:44 — Preseason player rankings.

22:00 — Jamal Shead’s extension.

24:30 — Brandon Ingram’s Achilles injury.

25:14 — The NBA’s emphasis on calling off-arm push-offs.

30:10 — Flopping enforcement.

Mailbag and Rookie Extensions

35:08 — How many members of the 2024 draft class do you think will receive rookie extensions next summer worth more than the mid-level?

39:01 — Cason Wallace.

39:55 — Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson.

40:29 — Anthony Black.

41:08 — Noah Clowney.

42:04 — Is there a world in which collecting this many wings actually works out for the Mavs, and how would that team need to play to be successful?

45:16 — Who are the up-and-coming front office execs that will take over a franchise and take it to the next level?

48:17 — If you could go back in time and pay one Grizzlies player under the table, who would it be?

49:55 — What do you think the effect of lottery reform will be on win distribution?

50:43 — Do the Pistons have to pick between Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren?

51:19 — Does Houston have to make the same decision between Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün?

52:33 — If Caleb Wilson shows star potential, how should the Bulls approach building their roster going forward?

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John and Nate hit on the biggest news of the last week, including extensions for Kawhi Leonard, Pelle Larsson, and Ausar Thompson, plus some other prominent non-extensions. Then, we hit a bunch of interesting mailbag questions.

News

0:21 — Miami claims Bez Mbeng off waivers.

0:55 — Kawhi Leonard’s extension and Toronto’s roster flexibility.

6:15 — Toronto’s roster moves and contract updates.

7:19 — Karl-Anthony Towns’ extension negotiations.

13:44 — Jalen Brunson’s wrist surgery.

14:31 — Pelle Larsson’s extension.

18:44 — Stephen Curry’s extension and Golden State’s cap space.

22:04 — The Bucks–Gary Trent Jr. circumvention investigation.

30:07 — Ausar Thompson’s extension.

32:10 — The Clippers’ interim leadership.

36:18 — Nicolas Batum’s retirement and career.

39:27 — The Hawks–Hornets trade involving Dorian Finney-Smith and Buddy Hield.

43:44 — Cam Whitmore joins the Nuggets.

Mailbag

45:42 — Who will be the next star-level player to ask out or get pushed out?

54:33 — Could Brad Stevens have viewed the Jaylen Brown trade as making the Celtics better rather than taking a step back?

56:55 — Is Vivek Ranadivé the worst owner in pro sports?

1:03:17 — Should the league bring back the amnesty once every five years?

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John and Nate answer a fascinating mailbag of listener questions.

If the expansion draft were next offseason, which players would be the hottest properties for the two new teams?

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John and Nate react to the league’s penalties against the Clippers a week on. What are some of the underdiscussed aspects of this saga? And where do the Clips go from here as an organization?

We also break down the Bennedict Mathurin move for New Orleans, and then assess Amen Thompson’s 5-year, $208 million extension in Houston.

Then, mailbag questions on Utah’s future after the Walker Kessler trade, whether the league is now devaluing small guards too much, and if OKC can keep their core together after this year.

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John is back from some time off and it's time to get his thoughts on all the major news of the last month. The Nuggets/Cavs Peyton Watson trade, Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin to the Pels, Klay Thompson to Miami, and the Dillon Brooks and Naji Marshall extensions.

0:19 Peyton Watson sign-and-trade: Denver’s decision and future options

13:45 Cleveland’s side of the Peyton Watson trade

19:27 Charlotte adds Dennis Schröder

20:12 Nuggets add DeMar DeRozan

24:05 Jonathan Kuminga to Minnesota

33:15 Pelicans add Bennedict Mathurin

41:41 Klay Thompson and the new-look Miami Heat

47:03 Dylan Brooks and Naji Marshall extensions; NBA spending trends

52:09 Zaccharie Risacher’s outlook in Dallas

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John takes a break from vacation to react to LeBron James landing in Philadelphia. We talk about the team’s strengths and weaknesses, how they can still improve, and then rank them in the East hierarchy.

We also hit on some of the biggest news in the last week including OKC matching Spencer Jones’ offer sheet, what we’d do as Peyton Watson’s agent, and how the Warriors should handle Steph Curry’s extension with Draymond Green back in the fold.

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