The chapter explores the potential of Markinen joining the Warriors' lineup alongside Curry, Green, and Wiggins, emphasizing the importance of having a dangerous shooter. It discusses trade implications, salary cap impacts, and the strategic decisions the Warriors may make. The conversation also delves into lineup combinations, strengths and weaknesses of Western Conference teams, and making choices between prioritizing the present or future in team decisions.
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss Jalen Brunson's extension with the Knicks and whether or not it will be a precedent in the apron era, the Warriors' pursuit of Lauri Markkanen, and a look at a few teams that make you wonder about their direction.
Brunson's extension (1:04)
Will this be a precedent? (12:34)
Where do the Knicks stack up in the East? (19:43)
Warriors' pursuit of a Markkanen trade (25:16)
WTF are these teams draft (39:58)
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