Episodes
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00:00 Preview
01:32 ESPN article on Jokic's prime and the Nuggets
04:50 Pro Calvin Booth roster building agenda?
06:54 Why would Booth get an extension?
11:01 MPJ is aware of the stakes this season
14:05 Front office concerned about Jamal's conditioning again
17:49 Suspiciously favorable to Booth and anti Malone
24:34 Overexaggerating Malone's lack of trust in the young players
26:54 Booth "good" / Malone "bad"
31:52 Embiid fights back against problematic reporter
38:22 Is the NBA's injury and resisting policy useless?
44:18 The Nuggets are slowly progressing
45:48 Jokic is amazing
52:46 Miscommunication across the board
58:06 Defensive woes
01:00:42 Christian Braun fitting in
01:08:39 Wolves 3 pt rate skyrocketing
01:11:52 Nuggets predictive stats - 17th in pace
01:18:18 Nuggets' improved FT rate is here to stay
01:23:03 Jamal has not looked good
01:28:33 Pwat has not shown up at all
01:40:49 What is going on with Dario?
01:48:08 Blind Ranking 5 of the Nuggets' biggest needs
01:48:46 Backup Center
01:49:41 Backup PG
01:51:11 Jamal being better
01:52:04 Peyton Watson being better
01:52:49 A miracle from Jesus
01:54:28 A better backup PG would be huge
01:55:25 Is the East catching the West?
01:59:50 Cavs are good and the Bucks are not
02:01:32 The Magic had momentum
02:02:30 Pacers are disappointing
02:05:18 Really weird Warriors Houston game
02:07:32 Nuggets' opponents have been better than expected
02:08:06 Is Jaden McDaniels good on offense?
02:09:50 The Nuggets can still get a high seed
02:10:29 Programming Notes
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00:00 Swipa joins the show
02:14 Liberty win the Finals
06:21 WNBA CBA
10:50 Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
15:38 AG extension is done
20:55 Other NBA extensions
25:51 Jalen Green and Sengun extensions
29:24 What are the Warriors doing with Kuminga
36:37 Swipa's background
40:54 Nuggets v Thunder reaction
43:02 Christian Braun
45:24 Switching
49:52 Jokić
54:06 AG
56:58 MPJ
01:04:20 Rotations and Bench Chemistry
01:07:21 Jamal
01:11:00 Dario
01:17:10 Bad offense or good OKC defense?
01:20:21 What position or upgrade could Calvin be monitoring?
01:26:12 When can we fairly evaluate Peyton Watson?
01:29:02 Short term vs long term fixes
01:33:27 Russ falling out of the "real nine guys" club
01:35:36 Biggest question of the Nuggets season
01:42:15 Is small ball as we knew it dead?
01:45:58 East conference top 6 seed predictions
01:53:34 Western conference top 6 seed predictions
01:58:01 NBA Awards Predictions
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Matt Moore from Locked on Nuggets and the Action Network joins Will and Grace on this edition. He breaks down what's real or fake for the Nuggets heading into the season. Then he helps shed light on the big and scary "3 pt problem" that fans and media are discussing.
00:00 Matt Moore joins the show
01:11 WNBA Finals Update
09:37 New York's hold over their media
14:22 Kawhi's Injury / Speculation
16:14 CBA may affect injury frequency
24:49 Covering the Nuggets, fan vs journalist
27:13 How Matt ended up covering the Nuggets
29:14 Is Matt's twitter a psychological experiment?
33:08 Putting work into critical analysis
35:25 When Matt's predictions come true
37:44 Leaning on Nuggets under / win total
39:45 Does preseason affect Regular Season?
42:42 "Vibes" in forecasting a team's production
44:45 Will MPJ have a career year?
46:51 Will Julian be in the playoff rotation?
48:50 Could CB's game tank the starter's offense?
52:15 Would a Pwat leap solve the team's problems?
54:41 Calvin Booth's tone shift
57:55 Clarifying AG's extension deadline
01:00:35 Math Problem, lack effort on perimeter D
01:04:41 Out of rhythm looks are the key to defense
01:09:23 Fly by contests / shot quality
01:12:28 More turnovers may not be the answer
01:17:02 Off ball screens / innovating 3 pt offense
01:23:08 Is pace related to this 3 pt problem?
01:26:37 Rim Finishing efficiency
01:30:15 What position would help the 3 pt volume?
01:36:27 Mail Bag, Power ratings for the West
01:42:13 Re-establishing themselves as a top contender
01:45:35 Nuggets players that would get min on OKC
01:48:04 Rank western defenses
01:50:48 Difference between SOS models / altitude
01:57:54 Comparing B2B's vs traveling to altitude
02:01:40 Will the Nuggets care about rs wins?
02:02:42 Will the noise motivate Jamal?
02:03:51 When should be concerned about Jamal?
02:05:22 Worst and best teams in each conference
02:08:59 Should the Nuggets play 5 out offense?
02:10:35 Higher or Lower, coaching changes, Nets
02:12:04 Hornets
02:13:27 Wizards
02:14:19 Suns
02:15:09 Bucks
02:16:57 Pistons
02:19:10 Cavs
02:21:18 Lakers
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00:00 Matt Brooks joins the show
02:15 Liberty v Aces reminiscent of Nuggets v Wolves
05:09 Is ball pressure an underrated key to defense?
13:17 Better match up for the Liberty
15:23 No AG extension yet
19:29 New Nuggets, Russell Westbrook
36:52 Dario Saric
47:20 Julian Strawther
01:00:18 Christian Braun's Defense
01:06:29 Christian Braun's Offense
01:16:01 Trey Alexander
01:23:26 Nuggets Vets, Jokic
01:26:24 Jamal Murray
01:32:31 AG and MPJ at the 4
01:38:58 Valtko
01:40:00 Hunter Tyson
01:45:04 Zeke Nnaji and Forward depth
01:51:58 PJ Hall
01:53:53 Jalen Pickett
01:56:31 League Pass Draft
02:09:23 Follow Matt Brooks for Nuggets content
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Will and Grace are back to cover all the recent news including the KAT Trade and the Altitude+ Streaming Service.Then it's all things Nuggets Media Day and Training Camp interviews / impressions!Stick around for the Nuggets Rewind on Julian Strawther's most impressive game last season vs the Atlanta Hawks!00:00 Intro
01:34 KAT trade
14:58 WNBA Update
20:33 Zach Lowe fired
27:47 Altitude plus is here
30:08 Nuggets Media Day - Jamal Extension
36:14 Aaron Gordon Extension Concerns?
42:36 Great AG moments at media day
49:45 Russell Westbrook
55:30 Is the 5th starter a question?
58:29 Peyton Watson
01:00:47 Booth's comments on Peyton Watson
01:05:28 Dario Saric
01:11:54 Lack of 3 Pt Shooting Concerns
01:18:44 Improving Team Vibes
01:21:16 FO walking back title window comments?
01:28:12 Nuggets Rewind Julian Strawther vs the ATL Hawks
01:34:02 Julian's Defense
01:39:46 Julian on offense
01:43:19 Room for improvement
01:45:23 Julian's offense fits well with the 2nd unit
01:46:41 Blind Rankings: Will's Upset
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Steve Jones of The Dunker Spot Podcast joins the show to discuss Round 1 of the 2024 WNBA playoffs. We cover both games of the Storm-Aces series, and Game 1s of the Fever-Sun and Mercury-Lynx series.
Follow Steve Jones Jr: https://x.com/stevejones20Subscribe to the Dunker Spot Podcast: https://x.com/dunkerspotpodhttps://wondery.com/shows/the-dunker-spot/
https://open.spotify.com/show/4ci0WrkZSWvKPjBCCMSlJe?si=7b8c8f13442c4e3d00:00 Steve Jones Jr. joins the show01:46Steve's background05:20 Starting The Dunker Spot Podcast 11:03 Learning the WNBA style of play12:39 WNBA Playoff Deep Dive - Fever vs Sun16:27 Underdogs in the WNBA vs NBA21:08 Caitlin Clark's shot25:44 Kelsey Mitchell27:25 Connecticut Sun - Alyssa Thomas34:24 Marina Mabrey37:58 Storm vs Aces40:57 Aces on defense45:14 Chelsea Gray47:10 Kelsey Plum53:23 Liberty vs Dream55:11 Sabrina Ionescu58:47 Leonie Fiebich - WNBA overall talent01:03:18 What to look for in Liberty vs Aces01:05:25 Lynx vs Mercury01:10:47 Shot Clock Violation - X Factors
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Lucas Kaplan, a beat writer for the Nets and the New York Liberty, joins us today to talk hoops!
We discuss the Liberty as the #1 team in the WNBA and what their recent matchup with the the Minnesota Lynx, and discussing a potential finals matchup between the top seeds in the WNBA.
Finally we drafted NBA comps for the best players on the Liberty and Lynx.Follow Lucas on Twitter(x): https://x.com/LucasKaplan_
00:00 Lucas Kaplan joins the show
02:21 Okoro Extension
09:12 Lucas on covering the Nets & Liberty
16:26 Covering the WNBA vs the NBA
21:31 Liberty - Jonquel Jones
28:38 PNR partners for Sabrina
34:34 Sabrina Ionescu
44:09 Courtney Vandersloot
47:37 Sloot on defense
49:29 Breanna Stewart's unprecedented motor
55:56 Liberty's 3&D Wings
01:01:10 Why the Liberty may not win it all?
01:04:10 Matching up with the Minnesota Lynx
01:16:05 Courtney Williams
01:19:45 Minnesota's Ball Movement
01:23:52 Lynx's rebounding issues
01:27:35 Lynx vs Liberty in the playoffs
01:31:26 Jonquel Jones is Jokic-like
01:33:08 WNBA / NBA Comparison Draft
01:34:14 Vandersloot
01:35:27 Sabrina
01:37:32 Stewie
01:39:38 Betnija
01:42:21 Napheesa
01:44:23 Courtney Williams
01:47:12 Follow Lucas Kaplan
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Today is a Jamalapalooza! We discuss Jamal Murray's max contract extension, his injury history and how it compares to other guards making similar money.
Will and Grace also take a trip down memory lane in our inaugural "Nuggets Rewind" segment. We watch some film on Jamal's 35-point performance at TD Garden that helped the Nuggets put and end to the 20-game home win-streak of the 'juggernaut' Boston Celtics.
Finally, we play a game of "Would you rather?" with other All-Star caliber guards00:00 Intro 01:58 NBA review rule change09:34 Will and Grace disagree14:14 Jamal officially extended20:47 Is Jamal injury prone? Or is it excusable?30:53 A risky, but foregone conclusion37:42 Nuggets Rewind - Jamal vs Boston42:44 Denver vs Boston game context51:22 Jamal Film Room54:56 Tough shots on good defenders01:01:35 Pace and Movement on Offense01:05:43 Amazing 4th Q Shot Making01:10:47 PWat shout out01:12:32 Would you Rather? Jamal vs NBA stars01:14:46 Jrue Holiday01:17:21 Fox and Maxey01:19:09 Kyrie01:20:28 Dame, Paolo, Jimmy, Zion01:22:44 Tyrese and Ja01:24:30 Jalen Brunson 01:26:05 Booker, Tatum, LeBron, Ant01:27:02 Mitchell and Steph01:28:10 Shai and Luka
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00:00 Intro 00:46 Hawks08:55 Bulls14:12 Warriors24:50 Raptors28:37 Spurs33:54 Blazers38:48 Hornets45:14 Nets47:48 Pistons54:16 Jazz01:02:33 Wizards01:09:40 Should Thunder be a title fav?01:14:55 Are Will and Grace too low on the Suns?01:16:33 What to make of the Kings and Pelicans?01:18:07 How the Lakers and Hornets can be in the same tier?Follow Will and Grace on Twitter(X):Will: https://twitter.com/Will_d_jonesGrace: https://twitter.com/erinburr27
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With the offseason complete, Will and Grace rank every NBA team into tiers. S -Title Favs. A - Conference Finals or Bust. B - Upset Potential. C - First Round ExitsIn part 2 they'll finish up their D Tier - Purgatory and F for Flagg teams. Tune in for part 2 on Saturday 9/7!00:00 Intro 02:12 News of the week - GG Jackson injury03:08 Zubac extension06:51 TJ McConnell extension12:47 Still waiting on Jamal...17:26 Looking forward to pre season?20:11 NBA Tier List22:35 Celtics27:25 Sixers32:14 Thunder42:59 Nuggets52:42 Wolves58:46 Knicks01:02:45 Bucks01:12:28 Mavs01:19:15 Grizzlies01:23:19 Cavs01:26:24 Pacers01:33:33 Heat01:35:37 Clippers01:39:58 Lakers01:43:51 Rockets01:45:13 Explaining the "purgatroy tier"01:45:57 Suns01:48:45 Why Will doesn't like Tyus Jones01:51:21 Magic01:55:37 Kings02:00:29 Pelicans02:06:11 Wrap UpFollow Will and Grace on Twitter(X):Will: https://twitter.com/Will_d_jonesGrace: https://twitter.com/erinburr27Follow us on Social:Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatsinagamenbaIG: https://www.instagram.com/whatsinagamenba/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whats.in.a.game.nba?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcCheck out our clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsinaGameNBAClips
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Asher Levy joins the show to help wrap up the Nuggets' offseason. After letting the dust settle, how might we look back on the moves they made and didn't make? Then they grade each projected playoff team's offseason throughout the entire NBA!Follow Asher:https://x.com/asherlevynbahttps://www.youtube.com/@asherlevynba00:00 Intro
00:47 Asher Levy joins the show01:38 Jokic, Dragic's retirement exhibition, All Star game05:25 Young players in Denver, where's Pickett?08:05 Josh Kroenke comments on the Nuggets / KCP13:23 Asher's basketball writing background18:22 Nuggets championship roster vs the 24' season roster24:06 Nuggets offseason26:16 How GMs should handle Jokic's Prime33:13 Kroenke on losing KCP / CB filling in41:54 Dario Saric and Zeke in the front court45:49 Russell Westbrook49:29 Should Jamal get a max extension?55:34 Youth Movement Nuggets vs the Spurs Dynasty01:04:26 Julian Strawther01:07:45 Christian Braun01:13:12 Peyton Watson01:16:54 What Trey Alexander minutes might mean?01:18:40 Offseason Tier List - Thunder01:21:16 Warriors 01:24:42 Mavs01:29:35 Bucks01:31:12 Clippers01:34:13 Sixers01:39:11 Cavs01:40:17 Suns 01:44:12 Lakers01:46:37 Knicks01:49:32 Grizzlies01:51:49 Nuggets01:55:15 Wolves01:55:48 Magic01:59:14 Kings02:01:23 Celtics02:02:18 Spurs02:03:51 Pelicans02:05:36 Rockets02:07:09 Heat02:09:40 Pacers02:12:32 Final Tier ListFollow Will and Grace on Twitter(X):Will: https://twitter.com/Will_d_jonesGrace: https://twitter.com/erinburr27Follow us on Social:Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatsinagamenbaIG: https://www.instagram.com/whatsinagamenba/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whats.in.a.game.nba?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcCheck out our clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsinaGameNBAClips
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Grace convinces Will to care more about the Nuggets' schedule. Then they discuss the Jamal Murray extension and what he means for the Nuggets' contending window. They'll cover the NBA's Rivals Week and pick some rivalries they wished the NBA featured instead00:00 Intro / Matt Moore out w illness02:08 Thank you for 500+ Subs03:33 Team Serbia's Defense - Closing Thoughts11:57 Nuggets' Opener vs OKC19:22 Christmas Game vs the Suns23:17 NBA Scheduling Marquee Games26:06 Densest Part of the Schedule32:04 Effect of Miles Traveled?38:23 How expansion might affect travel42:14 3 Big Home Stretches46:33 Good and Bad Stretches of the Schedule50:38 Nuggets' Baseball series52:51 When to show your hand in the regular season59:12 Division Rivals01:01:50 Could Jamal's extension jeopardize Denver's contender status?01:10:20- National Media Selling Nuggets stock01:14:41 Nuggets are back to underdog status01:22:48 Who are the biggest Nuggets Rivals?01:27:25 Picking our 5 favorite NBA rivalries01:28:41 Rivalry number 501:31:00 Rivalry 401:33:23 Rivalry 301:34:47 Rivalry 201:40:05 Rivalry 1
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6Man joins to discuss the Olympic Podium as well as dive into all the KD drama.
00:00 6MAN Joins the Show01:21 Jarrett Allen03:58 Lauri Markkanen06:48 Christmas Day Match Ups09:39 How 6MAN got into basketball16:38 Serbia's growth / 24 pt comeback vs Australia22:20 Breaking down Serbia v USA - Double Big look28:31 Steph carrying / Shot Variance32:12 Debating Jokic's 3 Pt Shot39:20 Franz Wagner and Germany's dissapointing Olympics42:56 Does Jamal deserve a pass?53:07 Team France Takeaways - Yabusele57:01 What does Wemby need to add to his game?01:03:25 USA wins Gold - End of Rotation Drama?01:09:48 KD quote tweets Swipa, Will, and 6Man01:12:44 Is KD bothered by Jokic or something more?01:17:36 Nuances around race and respect in basketball culture01:21:22 Friendly banter or actual resentment?01:24:37 Why Will "insulted" KD01:27:21 Real or Fake? Josh Giddey01:30:47 Dyson Daniels01:34:15 Can Jamal play situationally off ball?01:37:48 Will we see Guershon Yabusele in the NBA?01:40:47 Subscribe to 6Man
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Will and Grace react to the last Serbia and Canada group stage games before making predictions about whether either Nuggets star can actually medal in the tournament.Then they react to Draymond Green's comments about Team USA's rotations and whether Steve Kerr has truly made some mistakes.
Watch our episode on YouTube: @WhatsinaGameNBA00:00 Intro and Favorite Olympic Sports06:55 Novak Djokovic / Rooting for Serbia10:49 Canada vs Spain16:46 Is Murray improving or getting worse?27:44 Serbia vs South Sudan30:08 Nikola Jokic on offense and defense vs Sudan45:49 Can Australia upset Serbia?49:35 Is Canada vs France the closest match up?54:43 Andrew Nembhard impresses56:22 Which team has the most to lose this Olympics?01:02:18 Medal Predictions01:07:48 Draymond criticizes Steve Kerr's rotations
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00:00 Intro and Quick News Items
01:42 How Tyus Jones affects the Suns
11:35 Did the Nuggets have the worst offseason in the NBA?
17:29 Is giving up KCP worth a guaranteed healthy Jamal, Jokic, AG, MPJ?
19:59 Group Play Standings
22:42 Greece and Giannis
24:55 Jokic vs the USA and Puerto Rico
35:49 Concern for Jamal?
54:41 Jamal's Conditioning
58:04 LeBron - Haught or Not?
01:02:13 KD - Haught or Not?
01:03:45 Embiid - Haught or Not?
01:05:30 Giddey - Haught or Not?
01:12:13 Wemby - Haught or Not?
01:17:32 KD doesn't want FIBA rules
01:18:38 Defensive 3 Seconds Rule
01:20:33 Random vs Organized Basketball - Jamal Murray's Comments vs the Wolves
01:31:49 Follow on Instragram and Tik Tok
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Voja Medic joins Will and Grace for a huge Olympic Preview episode. Learn the rules, hear about the teams that will make the knockout round or flame out in the group stage.Then they all make their Olympic predictions and do a fun draft picking non Olympic Players to take on "Dream Team 2.0"
00:00 Intro
00:42 Voja is here / Olympic Opening Ceremony
03:38 Westbrook officially signs with the Nuggets
08:30 NBA Media Rights / End of Inside the NBA
16:55 The impact of basketball in Serbia
23:47 Voja following Jokic and developing players in Serbia
30:55 Voja on Creighton and Trey Alexander
33:21 Olympic Basketball 101 - Rules
36:21 Difference in play style from NBA
43:27 Tournament Structure
48:56 Group A - the Group of Death
50:39 Group B impressions / France & Wemby
56:48 Who should start for Team USA? Lookin at you, Embiid
01:03:05 LeBron is made for FIBA ball
01:05:11 Team Serbia's Strategy
01:12:47 How Jokic plays with Serbia vs the Nuggets
01:14:41 Voja's Predictions / Germany vs Spain
01:20:38 If Canada has to play Germany
01:22:34 Could France upset the USA and go to the final?
01:26:07 Final Predictions / Jokic Agendas vs the USA
01:30:59 Quick thoughts on 3v3
01:35:30 Beating the USA Snake Draft Rules
01:37:15 Drafting to take down USA
01:45:42 Voja, Grace, and Will's final rosters
01:48:13 Info on next Show and Wrap Up
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Will and Grace react to the Russell Westbrook news and then give thoughts on the summer league performances. Then they cover Team Serbia in the Olympics and talk about some of the players on team USA before picking their own NBA Super TeamFollow Will and Grace on Twitter or X:Will: https://twitter.com/Will_d_jonesGrace: https://twitter.com/erinburr27What's in a Game: https://twitter.com/Whatsinagamenba00:00 Intro00:43 Russell Westbrook buy out / Expected to come to Denver15:18 Online reception of Pickett20:15 Julian Strawther looking good 28:30 Trey Alexander36:10 Why is Pickett struggling?45:46 Hunter Tyson48:08 Summer League Honorable Mentions53:33 Serbia vs Australia58:03 Team Serbia vs the USA01:04:21 Steph Curry, Bam, AD01:09:10 Embiid01:12:17 Super Team Draft
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Will and Grace react to the Nuggets first summer league game. DaRon Holmes is out for the season. Pickett and Tyson don't impress. But Trey Alexander provides some optimism.Then they react to Jamal and Jokic's Olympic friendlies before deciding which Game of Thrones characters most match the Nuggets' starters.Follow
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsinaGameNBA00:00 Will and Grace in person!02:19 Grace visting Denver08:18 Early thoughts on NBA Cup West Group B15:50 DaRon tears achilles 23:35 Daron's injury - impact on the roster27:33 Julian Strawther evaluation39:38 Tyson and Pickett48:08 Trey Alexander optimism53:55 Jokic vs France01:02:21 Team Serbia01:05:27 Team France 01:08:13 Jamal Murray / Team Canada01:16:46 LeBron and Steph on team USA01:19:41 Best in the West-eros (Game of Thrones Mash Up)01:21:13 Jokic in GOT01:22:59 AG in GOT01:25:13 Jamal in GOT01:29:11 MPJ in GOT01:32:42 CB in GOT01:37:24 Thank you to the listener
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Matt Brooks joins the show for a mega episode. Time to look at some Dario film and talk about his fit with the Nuggets!
Also talk about the roster in context of the CBA and the league. Before going over which players have the most to gain next season
00:00 Matt Brooks joins the show!
02:29 DeRozan to the Kings
09:13 Getting to know Matt, media background
13:00 Matt on covering the Nuggets' championship run
24:20 Most exciting Nuggets player for summer league?
30:42 Outlining the Dario Saric signing and reactions
35:14 Dario Saric film session
42:33 Dario's shot chart
45:37 Dario's position, post ups, and defense
50:57 Vlatko is back, front court traffic jam?
55:15 Guard depth
59:10 CBA - Middle Class getting paid
01:06:03 Will superstars taking paycuts become viable?
01:10:32 Effects of the salary floor (have to spend 90% of the cap)
01:21:41 Cap Relief for teams who drafted well
01:27:24 Could the playing field being levelled give Jokic an adv?
01:30:16 Which Nuggets player has the most to gain - Jamal Murray
01:34:42 MPJ
01:37:14 Christian Braun
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Will and Grace are joined by NBA Chicken to give insight on the Nugget's draft and offseason moves. *recorded before Saric news*Then they go into a big discussion while answering questions about how the new CBA affects the league, fans, and players.
00:00 Intro00:38 Getting to Know NBA Chicken06:07 Quick Offseason Winners and Losers15:52 Losing KCP in favor or roster "flexibility" 25:05 Concern level for Calvin Booth as GM?29:12 Reggie's confusing salary dump timing37:51 Expectations and Development for Holmes44:28 Confidence in the youth / bench 50:01 Jamal's extension54:27 How Punishing is the second apron?01:04:08 How CBA affects other contenders?01:11:15 How player friendly is the CBA? CP3 / DeRozan01:13:49 Are high player salaries creating a disconnect with fans?01:24:11 Why is the East still bad?01:29:51 Ranking the Best Offseason Moves01:43:19 Honorable Mention: Washington Wizards
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