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NBA Podcast: The most interesting teams of the offseason so far

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Welcome to the latest edition of "Pound the Rock," an NBA podcast hosted by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond.

Find the show on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Topics for this week's episode include:

  • The five most interesting teams of the offseason so far
  • How good can Miami be with Kyle Lowry?
  • Will the Heat come to regret their massive long-term commitment to Jimmy Butler?
  • The pros and cons of DeMar DeRozan in Chicago
  • Can the Bulls' supercharged backcourt make up for their defensive question marks and lack of forward depth?
  • In adding Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier, the Knicks have put together their best guard rotation in eons
  • Which team's future outlook is more promising: Knicks or Bulls?
  • What does the Lakers' flurry of free-agent signings really amount to?
  • Can L.A.'s newfound emphasis on offense overcome the step back it's likely to take on defense?
  • Is Dwight Howard better than Andre Drummond, despite the age gap?
  • Should the Lakers be considered Western Conference favorites?
  • The Pelicans' roster makes a bit more sense around Zion, but did they overpay for a series of marginal upgrades?
  • Would Zion really consider taking the qualifying offer?
  • What's the ceiling for this New Orleans team?

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