MAILBAG: Deandre Ayton to Pacers, Mavs Annoying Luka Doncic?, NBA Draft, Trades & Free Agency

Should Pacers sign-and-trade for Deandre Ayton?

MAIL TIME. Dan answers listener questions that cover Deandre Ayton potentially going to the Indiana Pacers, the direction of the Dallas Mavericks, NBA team-building philosophies, Jabari Smith Jr. looking like Evan Mobley, Patrick Williams, De’Andre Hunter, sneaky breakout candidates for 2023-24 and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPSโฌ‡๏ธ

๐Ÿ”˜ 0:30 – INTRO
๐Ÿ”˜ 1:24 – Deandre Ayton to the Pacers???
๐Ÿ”˜ 22:02 – What’s going on with the Dallas Mavericks?
๐Ÿ”˜ 30:07 – Which NBA fanbase deserves a title the most?
๐Ÿ”˜ 35:55 – Patrick Williams vs. De’Andre Hunter
๐Ÿ”˜ 38:02 – Sneaky breakout candidates in 2022-23
๐Ÿ”˜ 44:20 – Would Stephen Curry still be Stephen Curry with the Timberwolves? How important is team environment to superstar development?
๐Ÿ”˜ 49:32 – Should the NBA get rid of the Stepien Rule?
๐Ÿ”˜ 53:06 – Jabari Smith Jr. vs. Evan Mobley?!?
๐Ÿ”˜ 55:55 – How good is Grant Williams?
๐Ÿ”˜ 57:36 – Best way to build an NBA Finals contender
๐Ÿ”˜ 1:02:11 – Jonathan Isaac’s trade value
๐Ÿ”˜ 1:06:53 – Damian Lillard’s future
๐Ÿ”˜ 1:09:24 – Giannis Antetokounmpo double-teams
๐Ÿ”˜ 1:10:18 – BASEBALL??????

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