The chapter covers the performances of teams like Milwaukee and Phoenix, focusing on Middleton's impact and comparing Phoenix to the 2021 finalists. It then shifts to discussing the end of the Splash Brothers era in Golden State due to Clay Thompson's injury, reminiscing about the team's chemistry and championship successes.
Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the Clippers losing Paul George to the Sixers, Klay Thompson leaving the Warriors, landing spots for Lauri Markkanen, free agent options for the Lakers, the Thunder adding Hartenstein, the Pelicans trading for Dejounte Murray, the Magic getting KCP, the Raptors re-signing Barnes and Quickley, and more.
Hartenstein to sign with OKC (2:45)
Paul George agrees to max deal with Philly (4:45)
Impact of the second apron (19:58)
Philly aced the off-season, but it's put up or shut up time for Embiid (27:13)
Milwaukee is dropping down the power rankings in the East (37:17)
End of an era in Golden State (41:06)
Landing spot for Lauri Markkanen (51:36)
Lakers' options (59:42)
Rapid fire on other deals (1:06:40)
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