MAIL TIME. In part 1 of this week’s mailbag, Dan discusses the Denver Nuggets’ recent struggles, player evaluation, the long-term future of the Miami Heat, Kyrie Irving’s next contract, the most important role players of the NBA playoffs and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

1:30 – INTRO
3:26 – Are the Denver Nuggets in trouble?
17:28 – Who will be the Portland Trail Blazers’ next head coach?
23:26 – What matters more in player evaluation: offense or defense?
26:26 – How important is continuity for NBA title contenders?
31:18 – What should Kyrie Irving’s next contract look like?
35:58 – Who will make the next Mikal Bridges-type leap?
38:19 – Deepest playoff teams, most important role players in the postseason
48:18 – The significance postseason runs for the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings
51:16 – Can Miami Heat avoid remaining trapped in mediocrity?
54:13 – Will LeBron James play until he’s 45?!?
56:09 – Which role players can you NOT imagine playing for another team?
57:41 – Which role player would be the best star in the league if they got… WEMBY-PILLED

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