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In this episode of The Kevin O’Connor ShowKevin is joined by Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine to bounce around the league as the NBA preseason continues.
The guys start in New Orleans, where the Pelicans say they will play Herb Jones in center in a small-ball lineup. How far can that take them in the loaded Western Conference? Also, how long will Bronny James stay in the NBA before the Lakers have to send him to the G-League?
The Knicks will be without Mitchell Robinson until 2025, leaving Karl Anthony-Towns as the team’s only option at starting center. Will their offense be good enough to alleviate any issues with the defense?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have more tradeable draft picks than any team and seemingly no holes on their roster. Can anyone in the Western Conference keep them out of the #1 spot?
Kawhi Leonard is once again dealing with knee problems that are keeping him from practicing with the Los Angeles Clippers. Can James Harden recreate his Houston Rockets magic and take them to the playoffs?
The guys talk about how DeMar DeRozan fits in with the Sacramento Kings before turning to the 76ers, who may need more from Tyrese Maxey if Joel Embiid’s knee isn’t ready for the season.
Before closing with a conversation about the Bulls being stuck between good and bad, Kevin and Dan give their thoughts after seeing some preseason action from Hawks rookie #1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher.
(01:05) – Can the Pelicans play Herb Jones at center?
(10:00) – Is Bronny James ready for the NBA?
(15:15) – How long can the Knicks survive with Kat at center?
(25:30) – Are the Thunder the best team in the West?
(36:45) – Can James Harden take the Clippers with Kawhi?
(43:15) – How will DeMar DeRozan fit in with the Kings?
(48:30) – Embiid’s knee is being evaluated
(54:40) – Early impressions of Zaccharie Risacher
(60:15) – What is the identity of the Bulls?
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