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In this episode of The Kevin O’Connor ShowKevin joins Yahoo Sports Senior NBA Writer Dan Devine to tour the league as the NBA preseason continues.
The guys start in New Orleans, where the Pelicans say they will play Herb Jones at center in a small 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 mitigate 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 number one spot?
Kawhi Leonard, once again, faces knee problems that prevent him from practicing with the Los Angeles Clippers. Can James Harden recreate his magic with the Houston Rockets and take them to the playoffs?
The guys talk about how DeMar DeRozan fits with the Sacramento Kings before veering off to the 76ers, who might need more from Tyrese Maxey if Joel Embiid’s knee isn’t ready for the season.
Before closing with a conversation about the Bulls caught between good and evil, Kevin and Dan give their opinion after seeing some preseason action from the Hawks’ number one rookie, 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 under center?
(25:30) – Are the Thunder the best team in the West?
(36:45) – Can James Harden carry the Clippers with Kawhi out?
(43:15) – How will DeMar DeRozan fit in with the Kings?
(48:30) – Embiid’s knee is evaluated
(54:40) – First impressions of Zaccharie Risacher
(60:15) – What is the identity of the Bulls?
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