Discussion on the Los Angeles Lakers' roster building with salary cap concerns and potential big-name signings like Dejounte Murray and DeMar DeRozan. Analysis of NBA team strategies during free agency, including player contracts, team acquisitions, and the financial implications of various moves. Exploration of player roles, trade impacts, and team dynamics across teams like the New York Knicks, Philadelphia, Denver Nuggets, and Orlando Magic.
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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