Duren Signs; No More Push-Offs; MORE Mailbag

Nate and John discuss Jalen Duren’s new contract, Stephen Curry’s extension, Nikola Jokić’s future in Denver, and the NBA’s emphasis on off-arm push-offs and flopping. Then, they examine rookie extension candidates and answer listener questions about Dallas’ wing-heavy roster, rising front office executives, lottery reform, and team-building decisions in Detroit, Houston, and Chicago.

News

0:21 — Jalen Duren’s new contract with Detroit.

11:51 — Stephen Curry’s extension and Golden State’s roster flexibility.

14:12 — Brandin Podziemski’s potential extension and fit with Curry.

18:03 — Nikola Jokić’s comments about his future in Denver.

20:44 — Preseason player rankings.

22:00 — Jamal Shead’s extension.

24:30 — Brandon Ingram’s Achilles injury.

25:14 — The NBA’s emphasis on calling off-arm push-offs.

30:10 — Flopping enforcement.

Mailbag and Rookie Extensions

35:08 — How many members of the 2024 draft class do you think will receive rookie extensions next summer worth more than the mid-level?

39:01 — Cason Wallace.

39:55 — Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson.

40:29 — Anthony Black.

41:08 — Noah Clowney.

42:04 — Is there a world in which collecting this many wings actually works out for the Mavs, and how would that team need to play to be successful?

45:16 — Who are the up-and-coming front office execs that will take over a franchise and take it to the next level?

48:17 — If you could go back in time and pay one Grizzlies player under the table, who would it be?

49:55 — What do you think the effect of lottery reform will be on win distribution?

50:43 — Do the Pistons have to pick between Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren?

51:19 — Does Houston have to make the same decision between Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün?

52:33 — If Caleb Wilson shows star potential, how should the Bulls approach building their roster going forward?

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