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MAILBAG PART 1: Nuggets struggles, Playoff X-factors, Kyrie's Next Contract
MAIL TIME. In part 1 of this week's mailbag, Dan discusses the Denver Nuggets' recent struggles, player evaluation, the long-term future of the Miami Heat, Kyrie Irving's next contract, the most important role players of the NBA playoffs and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:30 - INTRO 3:26 - Are the Denver Nuggets in trouble? 17:28 - Who will be the Portland Trail Blazers' next head coach? 23:26 - What matters more in player evaluation: offense or defense? 26:26 - How important is continuity for NBA title contenders? 31:18 - What should Kyrie Irving's next contract look like? 35:58 - Who will make the next Mikal Bridges-type leap? 38:19 - Deepest playoff teams, most important role players in the postseason 48:18 - The significance postseason runs for the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings 51:16 - Can Miami Heat avoid remaining trapped in mediocrity? 54:13 - Will LeBron James play until he's 45?!? 56:09 - Which role players can you NOT imagine playing for another team? 57:41 - Which role player would be the best star in the league if they got... WEMBY-PILLED JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices