The chapter compares significant NBA trades, like the one in 2009, to recent acquisitions such as Paul George by Philadelphia, discussing their impact on team dynamics. It analyzes the importance of star players like Paul George, and how their presence alongside key players influences team performance. The chapter also delves into future prospects of teams like Philadelphia and Milwaukee, emphasizing the significance of player health, playoff performance, and defensive structures in determining success.
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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