This chapter explores a team's tanking strategy and their trade to acquire a desired player, weighing the risks involved. They also analyze Grant Williams' defensive capabilities against smaller, quicker guards and speculate on the balance between scoring and defensive challenges for the team.
Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks about Damian Lillard buzz, Buddy Hield trade possibilities, and the new-look Indiana Pacers. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to preview the Mavs and Jazz.
Recent buzz around Dame (:28)
Fake Buddy Hield trades (12:07)
Pacers outlook (21:42)
We were all wrong about Lauri Markkanen (34:58)
Jazz outlook (41:57)
How many wins? (47:30)
John Collins' fit (57:57)
Mavericks fit around Luka and Kyrie (1:01:10)
Where do Mavs stack up in the West? (1:04:53)
What would a successful season be? (1:16:11)
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