This chapter analyzes the impact of adding players to a team's roster and the potential challenges of player transitions. It discusses the implications of the Harden trade on team dynamics, defensive strategies to limit key players' effectiveness, and the challenges of integrating skilled ball handlers. The chapter also explores the importance of lineups, player roles, and experimentation in determining what works for the team.
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the many layers of the Clippers trade for James Harden.
Terms of the trade (2:48)
Both teams will think they won this (6:08)
Clippers knew they needed more to contend (8:31)
Clippers could not make this deal a year from now (14:32)
This is a last chance for everyone involved (23:03)
Clippers are must see TV (26:09)
How do Clippers match up with the top teams in the West? (33:01)
On CP3 coming off the bench for the Warriors (41:19)
Was the price worth it for Clippers? (43:07)
Sixers' chances in the East (49:05)
Sixers trade candidates (55:08)
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