They discuss the Miami Heat's offensive struggles in the previous season and their need for a consistent scoring threat. They explore potential trades for Damien Lillard and the importance of player improvement in shooting. Doubts about the Heat's ability to compete in the playoffs due to their offensive limitations are expressed.
Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss the Heat and Sixers after neither was able to make a trade (yet), the James Harden stand-off, the Clippers role, much more. Then Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com hops on to preview the Cavs.
Hawks bet (1:02)
Heat outlook (5:00)
Like the over on 44 wins for Miami (14:54)
Tyler Herro’s strengths and weaknesses (20:39)
Sixers options with James Harden (31:03)
Similarities between ’23-‘24 Sixers and ’18-’19 Raptors (35:59)
The Tyrese Maxey breakout is coming (42:54)
Chris Fedor on the Cavs (54:34)
How does Cleveland recover after last year's defeat (57:30)
Who starts at the 3 for Cleveland? (1:00:00)
Pressure on JB Bickerstaff (1:03:30)
Change in tempo in Cleveland (1:07:20)
Are we going to see less Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley lineups? (1:11:35)
What is Cleveland's plan against top wings? (1:15:00)
Will Evan Mobley's defensive role change? (1:22:00)
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