Nate and John Hollinger check in on all 15 Western Conference teams, examining Luka DonΔiΔβs start, Houston and Memphisβ early success, and what weβve learned about Yaxel Lendeborg, Cooper Flagg, and Cameron Boozer. They also debate San Antonioβs three-guard lineup, the concerns in Denver and Phoenix, Portlandβs veteran guards, and how Oklahoma City and Minnesota are navigating injuries.
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0:21 β Warriors: Yaxel Lendeborg, evaluating older prospects, and Kristaps PorziΕΔ£isβ situation.
5:47 β Jazz: Isaiah Collierβs declined option, frontcourt issues, and Ace Baileyβs defense.
9:35 β Spurs: Balancing Fox, Castle, and Harper around Victor Wembanyama.
11:49 β Grizzlies: Ty Jerome, Zach Edey, Cameron Boozer, and Memphisβ early success.
15:48 β Suns: Point guard options, lineup fit, and the fallout from offseason moves.
20:11 β Kings: Darius Acuffβs start, Domantas Sabonisβ role, and Sacramentoβs direction.
23:42 β Lakers: Luka DonΔiΔβs shooting, defensive effort, and the supporting cast.
26:31 β Clippers: Keaton Wagler, Kobe Sanders, Darius Garland, and potential trades.
29:15 β Mavericks: Cooper Flaggβs ceiling and the Kyrie Irving trade dilemma.
32:00 β Rockets: Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleetβs return, and Houstonβs contender potential.
35:10 β Timberwolves: Joan Beringer, bench production, and navigating Anthony Edwardsβ absence.
39:01 β Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, and Deni Avdijaβs role.
41:24 β Nuggets: Nikola JokiΔβs offensive approach, defensive issues, and bench concerns.
44:22 β Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Aday Mara, and reshaping the rotation.
48:22 β Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears, Herb Jones, Karlo MatkoviΔ, and rotation choices around Zion Williamson.
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