Tim MacMahon, Jon Krawczynski, and Andrew Lopez join Zach Lowe to discuss the resurgent Jazz, possible Pascal Siakam teams, Timberwolves' title contention, Rudy Gobert fitting in, and the depth of the Pelicans.

Howard Beck, Adam Mares, and Jon Krawczynski join for an epic discussion on the Knicks-Sixers series, Embiid's performance, Sixers' off-season, Bucks' struggles, Heat's future, Clippers situation, and a Nuggets-Wolves preview

Sports journalist Jon Krawczynski discusses the Timberwolves season, ownership drama, and their victory over the Suns. Topics include Anthony Edwards' rise, defensive strategies, coach-player relationships, and an ownership dispute with potential buyers.

Jon Krawczynski, Law Murray, and Jovan Buha join the podcast to discuss defensive strategies in the Western Conference playoffs, the challenges of reintegrating injured players, and the potential impact of team ownership dynamics on the postseason. They also analyze offensive needs for certain teams, defensive matchups against key players like Kawhi Leonard, and make playoff predictions including the Lakers vs. Nuggets series.

This discussion features Lauri Markkanen, a rising NBA star entangled in trade rumors, and Brandon Ingram, another player facing potential moves. NBA analyst Tim MacMahon dives into the implications of these trades. Adam Mares analyzes whether the Denver Nuggets can reclaim their championship status, especially with changes in their roster. Lastly, journalist Jon Krawczynski explores the Minnesota Timberwolves' offseason strategies and Anthony Edwards' potential leap forward, raising hopes for their title contention this season.

Sports journalists Jon Krawczynski and Tim MacMahon discuss Wolves-Nuggets Game 7, Celtics' playoff performance, and Mavs-Thunder series. They delve into defensive strategies, offensive tactics, and team analyses, highlighting key matchups and strategic adjustments. The conversation also touches on the Celtics' playoff history, expectations, and the Mavericks' defensive mastery under coach Jason Kidd.

Discussion on how the Celtics and Bucks would match up in a playoff series, forecasting the Thunder's chances, analysis of Coach of the Year candidates, Anthony Edwards' rise to fame, and success expectations for the Timberwolves this season.

Zach Lowe begins the podcast discussing the latest on Bronny James following his Cardiac Arrest, and Jaylen Brown's new supermax contract extension, then he bounces around the Western Conference: ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk Rockets (7:16), Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic discusses what's next with the Thunder (37:01) , and finally Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic details what a quiet offseason so far means for the strange Minnesota Timberwolves. (1:03:03)10:46- The Rockets young pieces14:45- Jabari Smith Jr.'s emergence26:16- Alperun Penguin's fit with team33:15- What does Dillon Brooks bring?39:00- OKC's plans for implementing Chet Holmgren45:00- Who will make OKC's final roster?52:25- Is Josh Giddey the odd man out?1:08:52- Looking back at the Wolves postseason performance1:13:00 Karl-Anthony Towns future with team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Krawczynski, an NBA reporter for The Athletic, joins the discussion to dive into the recent return of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, spotlighting their impact on the Suns' dominating win over the Lakers. He breaks down the concerning dynamics in Minnesota following the Timberwolves' loss to the Rockets, shedding light on player struggles and chemistry issues. Additionally, the team touches on the Pelicans' injury woes and the strategic decisions they face, all while engaging in a fun debate about favorite action movies.

Jon Krawczynski, Timberwolves beat writer for The Athletic, dives into the team's defensive woes following a tough loss to the Mavericks. He emphasizes the urgent need for team cohesion and strategy adjustments for improvement. The conversation touches on individual performances, particularly Anthony Edwards, and how roster changes have impacted their offensive play, highlighting their reliance on three-pointers and the necessity for better player rotations. The Timberwolves face significant early season challenges as they seek to find their rhythm.