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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