Digest

This podcast dives into the upcoming NBA season, analyzing various aspects of the league. The hosts begin by discussing their preseason power rankings and the importance of team depth in today's NBA. They then delve into preseason storylines they believe are worth buying into, highlighting Bam Adebayo's shooting development and the Lakers' newfound optimism under coach Darvin Ham. The hosts share their top picks for must-watch teams on League Pass, including the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs. They also discuss potential positive surprises, such as the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Cleveland Cavaliers, and potential disappointments, including the Lakers, Grizzlies, and Sixers. The podcast then explores trade speculation surrounding Brandon Ingram, with the Miami Heat emerging as a potential landing spot. The hosts also discuss the most intriguing new additions to NBA teams, including Chris Paul joining the San Antonio Spurs and Zach Edey joining the Memphis Grizzlies. Finally, the hosts highlight their picks for the most intriguing under-the-radar players, such as Julian Champagnie, Moses Moody, and Goga Bitadze. They emphasize the importance of these players getting playing time and the potential for breakout seasons.

Outlines

00:00:41

NBA Season Entrance Surveys: Power Rankings Mulligan's

The hosts discuss their NBA preseason power rankings and whether they would make any changes based on recent developments. They highlight the importance of team depth and the impact of injuries in today's NBA.

00:15:36

Preseason Hype and Intriguing Storylines

The hosts discuss which preseason storylines they believe are worth buying into. They are particularly excited about Bam Adebayo's willingness to shoot threes for the Miami Heat and the Lakers' newfound goodwill under coach Darvin Ham.

00:25:15

League Pass Must-Watch Teams

The hosts share their top picks for teams they're most excited to watch on League Pass this season. They highlight the Sacramento Kings' unique style of play, the Houston Rockets' young talent, and the San Antonio Spurs' intriguing new addition, Victor Wembanyama.

00:33:13

Biggest Positive Surprises

The hosts discuss which teams they believe could be the biggest positive surprises this season. They highlight the Milwaukee Bucks' potential for offensive cohesion, the Phoenix Suns' ability to contend in a fractured Western Conference, and the Cleveland Cavaliers' potential for a breakout season.

00:40:32

Biggest Disappointments

The hosts discuss which teams they believe could be the biggest disappointments this season. They express concerns about the Lakers' ability to win consistently despite their high-end talent, the Grizzlies' reliance on three-point shooting, and the Sixers' vulnerability to injuries.

00:45:53

Trade Speculation: Brandon Ingram's Destination

The hosts speculate on where Brandon Ingram will be traded by the February 6th trade deadline. They consider the Utah Jazz as a potential landing spot, but ultimately believe that the Miami Heat could be the most likely destination.

00:56:43

Intriguing New Additions and Breakout Potential

The hosts discuss the most intriguing new additions to NBA teams this season. They highlight Chris Paul's impact on the San Antonio Spurs, Zach Edey's potential to contribute to the Memphis Grizzlies, and the potential for breakout seasons from players like De'Anthony Melton and Josh Giddey.

01:02:09

Under-the-Radar Players to Watch

The hosts discuss their picks for the most intriguing under-the-radar players in the NBA. They highlight Julian Champagnie's potential for the San Antonio Spurs, Moses Moody's need for playing time, and the potential for breakout seasons from players like Goga Bitadze, Josh Minott, and Malachi Flynn.

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Q&A

• What are some of the key factors that will determine the success of NBA teams this season?

  Team depth, injury prevention, and the ability to adapt to the evolving style of play in the league will be crucial for success.

• Which preseason storylines are you most excited about?

  Bam Adebayo's willingness to shoot threes for the Miami Heat and the Lakers' newfound goodwill under coach Darvin Ham are two storylines that have generated significant buzz.

• What are some of the teams you're most excited to watch on League Pass this season?

  The Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs are all teams with intriguing storylines and exciting young players that make them must-watch on League Pass.

• Which teams do you believe could be the biggest positive surprises this season?

  The Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Cleveland Cavaliers are all teams with the potential to exceed expectations and make a deep playoff run.

• Which teams do you believe could be the biggest disappointments this season?

  The Lakers, Grizzlies, and Sixers are all teams with high expectations that could fall short due to injuries, roster imbalances, or a lack of chemistry.

• Where do you think Brandon Ingram will be traded by the February 6th trade deadline?

  While the Utah Jazz is a possibility, the Miami Heat could be the most likely destination for Ingram, who could benefit from the Heat's culture and coaching.

• Who are some of the most intriguing new additions to NBA teams this season?

  Chris Paul's impact on the San Antonio Spurs, Zach Edey's potential to contribute to the Memphis Grizzlies, and the potential for breakout seasons from players like De'Anthony Melton and Josh Giddey are all intriguing storylines to watch.

• Who are some of the most intriguing under-the-radar players in the NBA?

  Julian Champagnie, Moses Moody, Goga Bitadze, Josh Minott, and Malachi Flynn are all players with the potential to make a significant impact on their teams.

Show Notes