In this engaging NBA Talk episode, Erik Torenberg is joined by Dan Barto, Head of Player Development at IMG Academy, and co-host Reuben Torenberg analyze the Karl-Anthony Towns trade to the Knicks and make bold playoff predictions for both conferences.
In this engaging NBA Talk episode, Erik Torenberg is joined by Dan Barto, Head of Player Development at IMG Academy, and co-host Reuben Torenberg analyze the Karl-Anthony Towns trade to the Knicks and make bold playoff predictions for both conferences. They debate the Eastern Conference hierarchy, grapple with the competitive Western Conference landscape, and discuss potential coaching changes. Listen as they offer insights on player development, injury impacts, and rule changes, while sharing their excitement for the upcoming season, particularly the Knicks' championship aspirations.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:05) Knicks Trade Analysis
(02:47) Win-Win Trade Perspective
(06:39) Timberwolves Spacing Concerns
(08:03) Knicks Lineup and Bench Questions
(10:35) Rule Changes Affecting Brunson
(13:49) Potential Knicks Trade Pieces
(15:49) Precious Achiuwa's Trade Value
(19:22) Celtics vs. Knicks Matchup
(26:11) Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions
(28:29) Bucks' Offseason Assessment
(32:58) In-Season Tournament Predictions
(33:32) Western Conference Playoff Predictions
(38:42) Reed Sheppard Discussion
(41:25) First Coach to Be Fired Predictions
(43:13) Win-Now Teams in the West
(46:20) NBA Injuries and Parity
(48:09) Mavericks' Record Bet
(49:13) Pelicans' Lineup Decision
(50:24) Reuben's Knicks Championship Hopes
(50:53) Wrap