ESPN's Chris Herring and Brian Windhorst discuss Paul George's contract talks with the Clippers, the Heat losing Caleb Martin, the Kings trading for DeMar DeRozan, and the Bulls' struggles. Windhorst also previews the loaded Olympic field and Team USA's challenges.

Discussions on the soaring Boston Celtics with Scalabrine, top-4 teams in the West with Herring, Bucks' groove, key injuries, Raptors' deal for Olynyk, RJ Barrett's play, Anthony Davis, Warriors' defense, Clippers' struggles, OKC's surprise, Bucks charging, and more.

In this podcast, injury expert Jeff Stotts and ESPN's Chris Herring discuss Joel Embiid's knee injury, the Lakers' trade deadline options, the Knicks' recent play, and the most interesting trade deadline teams. Topics covered include the extent of Embiid's meniscus injury, LeBron's cryptic tweets, the Bulls' trade decisions, the impact of OG Anunoby on the Knicks' offense, and the playoff hopes and trade options for the Sacramento Kings.

Zach and Chris Herring of SI.com discuss the James Harden stand-off and the futures of the Sixers and Clippers, then pick their five most intriguing new player-team fits: Chris Paul in Golden State, Marcus Smart in Memphis, John Collins in Utah, much more.Harden ready to get uncomfortable (1:26)Sixers and Clippers haven't done much this summer (8:19)Clause in CBA could affect Harden's plans to get uncomfortable (14:09)Harden's potential fit with Clippers (22:15)How Chris Paul fits with Golden State (31:15)CP3 is coming off the bench, right? (37:13)Marcus Smart's fit with Memphis (49:55)Is Jaren Jackson, Jr.'s future at the 5? (58:32)Georges Niang in Cleveland (1:03:17)John Collins in Utah (1:10:01)Bruce Brown in Indiana (1:19:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach talks to ESPN's Jonathan Givony about the dramatic Victor Wembanyama lottery, San Antonio's future, the choices Charlotte and Portland face at No. 2 and No. 3, and other offseason intel. Then (45:32) Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated joins to talk Heat-Celtics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices