Hardwood Knocks, Episode 425 — MAILBAG: Ja Morant and Spencer Dinwiddie Injuries, Cavs, Knicks, Warriors and Harden, George Hill Trades
MAIL TIME! You asked, and we answered. And in doing so, we covered the impact of Ja Morant’s injury on the Memphis Grizzlies; how Spencer Dinwiddie’s injury affects the Brooklyn Nets; the hot start of the Cleveland Cavaliers; Steven Adams’ fit with the New Orleans Pelicans and next to Zion Williamson; the New York Knicks’ future; young guard rankings; James Harden’s potential fit on the Golden State Warriors; the Portland Trail Blazers’ outlook; George Hill trades; the Los Angeles Lakers’ improved offense; and much, MUCH more. Find a full breakdown, complete with timestamps below:
👉Frank Ntilikina propaganda (2:20)
👉Impact of Spencer Dinwiddie’s injury (4:50)
👉Which team loses first: The Magic or Hawks (7:31)
👉Steven Adams’ fit in New Orleans/Pelicans overall/Dan Sucks (11:50)
👉Shitting on Adam’s preseason Blazers takes/Portland’s start overall (18:50)
👉Ja Morant’s ankle injury/Long-term fit of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke (20:53)
👉Updated MVP ladder (26:35)
👉Lauri Markkanen’s value/Who should the Bulls trade? (31:02)
👉Early returns on Marc Gasol, Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroder in LA (36:03)
👉Cavs?!? (39:05)
👉Should the Warriors be interested in a James Harden trade? (45:34) (43:57)
👉Which teams should trade for George Hill? (48:17)
👉The historical significance of No. 51 in NBA history (52:14)
👉Drafting young guards based on potential career peaks (53:51)
👉The Knicks’ ceiling with their current core (1:04:07)
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