MAIL TIME. Dan answers YOUR questions. This latest journey around the NBA covers the rise of the Houston Rockets, a deep dive into the Milwaukee Bucks defense and how to fix it, Jalen Suggs’ breakout, trade targets for the Orlando Magic, a look at Keyonte George’s ceiling on the Utah Jazz and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 – INTRO
5:13 – CROWDSOURCING!
6:56 – NEWS: Kelly Oubre Jr. injury + Should the NBA draft be two days?
13:25 – Why didn’t the NBA use divisions for the in-season tournament?
17:18 – Who will be stronger and more physical by the prime of their career: Victor Wembanyama, Evan Mobley or Chet Holmgren?
19:55 – Is OG Anunoby a good trade target for the Indiana Pacers?
27:13 – What is Keyonte George’s ceiling on the Utah Jazz?
30:57 – Is Jalen Suggs breaking out?
35:06 – Best trade targets for the Orlando Magic
39:42 – Is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s defense underrated?
44:33 – What’s up with the Milwaukee Bucks defense?
49:20 – Which surprise teams will sustain their play? Which struggling teams will turn things around?
54:56 – What’s the best San Antonio Spurs lineup so far?
55:53 – What’s the Los Angeles Lakers free-throw differential?
58:12 – What’s driving the success of the Houston Rockets?
1:03:54 – A peak behind the editing curtain

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