MAILBAG: Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks Taking Massive Risks for 2022-23 NBA Season

Can Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns Succeed in Minnesota?

MAIL TIME. Dan answers listener questions about the fit between Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns on the Minnesota Timberwolves and the dynamic between Trae Young and Dejounte Murray for the Atlanta Hawks. After that, he covers the best way to evaluate offseason developments, the Boston Celtics dangling Jaylen Brown in Kevin Durant trades and whether that means they should also target Donovan Mitchell, Collin Sexton’s future in Cleveland and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:45 – INTRO
2:50 – TRUTH SERUM QUESTION
8:24 – How will Timberwolves defense work with Karl-Anthony Towns playing de facto 4?
15:38 – Collin Sexton’s role if he stays in Cleveland
21:29 – RJ Barrett vs. Devin Vassell
29:19 – How do you evaluate during Summer League, training camp and preseason?
34:02 – DAN IS A NARCISSIST
47:18 – The fit between Trae Young and Dejounte Murray
51:00 – Kevin Durant, Jaylen Brown, The Celtics and Donovan Mitchell
55:50 – Draymond Green’s future, plus extension outlooks for Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole
1:04:38 – How good can Walker Kessler be?
1:08:13 – OUTRO

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