1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:11,840 Greetings my peeps and welcome to the All Things Basketball Podcast with your boy GD. 2 00:00:11,840 --> 00:00:15,880 In this episode I gave you my look around the east. 3 00:00:15,880 --> 00:00:19,000 Now we take a look at the western conference. 4 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:23,200 We'll take a look at each of the teams so far and I'll give you my assessment. 5 00:00:23,200 --> 00:00:36,600 So just sit back, relax and enjoy the show. 6 00:00:36,600 --> 00:00:43,640 Okay guys it's your boy GD back once again with the All Things Basketball Podcast. 7 00:00:43,640 --> 00:00:49,320 And in this episode I gave you the eastern conference. 8 00:00:49,320 --> 00:00:52,760 My little look around the league if you will. 9 00:00:52,760 --> 00:00:56,760 So now we will talk about the west. 10 00:00:56,760 --> 00:00:58,600 Let's get it started. 11 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:06,880 We will start with the southwest division and we will talk about the Dallas Mavericks. 12 00:01:06,880 --> 00:01:08,760 Surprise team guys. 13 00:01:08,760 --> 00:01:11,080 They're playing pretty good. 14 00:01:11,080 --> 00:01:12,480 Look at Donkage. 15 00:01:12,480 --> 00:01:14,040 He's been amazing guys. 16 00:01:14,040 --> 00:01:16,960 He's playing very well. 17 00:01:16,960 --> 00:01:23,640 A scoring near 33 points a game. 18 00:01:23,640 --> 00:01:27,120 Aretjen 8 rebounds, 8 assists. 19 00:01:27,120 --> 00:01:32,960 He's shooting great from the field guys and he's been unconscious from 3. 20 00:01:32,960 --> 00:01:36,120 Kyrie Irvind most important thing. 21 00:01:36,120 --> 00:01:37,480 He's been available guys. 22 00:01:37,480 --> 00:01:41,400 He's only missed a couple of games so far this year. 23 00:01:41,400 --> 00:01:47,920 And you know with Kyrie you kind of hope you have him in the fold because you never know 24 00:01:47,920 --> 00:01:49,560 with him. 25 00:01:49,560 --> 00:01:53,320 Now you're seeing the re-emergence of Tim Hardaway Jr. 26 00:01:53,320 --> 00:01:55,480 He's starting to play well. 27 00:01:55,480 --> 00:02:00,080 Grant Williams seems like he's a nice addition to that team. 28 00:02:00,080 --> 00:02:02,200 And your rookie Derek Lively. 29 00:02:02,200 --> 00:02:03,800 He looks good so far guys. 30 00:02:03,800 --> 00:02:04,800 He looks good. 31 00:02:04,800 --> 00:02:09,600 He's been working with Tyson Chandler. 32 00:02:09,600 --> 00:02:11,920 Seems like he's coming along. 33 00:02:11,920 --> 00:02:16,800 He has kind of a Tyson Chandler type game too as well so the kids looking good. 34 00:02:16,800 --> 00:02:17,800 Dallas. 35 00:02:17,800 --> 00:02:24,080 Surprising a lot of folks but they're right up there amongst the top teams right now. 36 00:02:24,080 --> 00:02:26,400 The Houston Rockets. 37 00:02:26,400 --> 00:02:29,960 As I predicted guys they look good so far. 38 00:02:29,960 --> 00:02:32,480 I knew having a guy like M.A.O. 39 00:02:32,480 --> 00:02:37,040 Duka he'll be able to coach these guys up and he's done that. 40 00:02:37,040 --> 00:02:41,560 Operin Sengoon the guy's been fantastic man. 41 00:02:41,560 --> 00:02:45,120 That's your center there and he's playing well. 42 00:02:45,120 --> 00:02:51,200 You can use better efficiency from your back court from Fred Van Vleet who's been passing 43 00:02:51,200 --> 00:02:56,160 the ball very well as of late and Jalen Green. 44 00:02:56,160 --> 00:02:58,680 Jabari Smith. 45 00:02:58,680 --> 00:03:01,040 He's looking good right now. 46 00:03:01,040 --> 00:03:04,960 And guys we got to put some respect on Dylan Brooks man. 47 00:03:04,960 --> 00:03:07,520 Put some respect on this guy's name. 48 00:03:07,520 --> 00:03:09,480 He's playing good for them. 49 00:03:09,480 --> 00:03:12,640 He's doing what he needs to do. 50 00:03:12,640 --> 00:03:18,360 He's not been as well what's the word I want to use. 51 00:03:18,360 --> 00:03:21,800 I guess troublesome is a word. 52 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:26,440 He hasn't been as troublesome over here with the Houston Rockets. 53 00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:28,880 He's been doing what he needs to do. 54 00:03:28,880 --> 00:03:34,000 He's actually shooting at pretty good guys from the field and from three. 55 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:37,880 So you got to put some respect on this guy's name. 56 00:03:37,880 --> 00:03:44,560 He's been a pretty good defender all things considered so Dylan Brooks playing well. 57 00:03:44,560 --> 00:03:47,240 The New Orleans Pelicans. 58 00:03:47,240 --> 00:03:52,320 Right now they received crushing news about CJ McCullum. 59 00:03:52,320 --> 00:03:56,440 They're calling it Numa Thorax. 60 00:03:56,440 --> 00:03:59,320 It's an issue with his right lung. 61 00:03:59,320 --> 00:04:00,960 So he's out indefinitely. 62 00:04:00,960 --> 00:04:03,560 We don't know when he'll be back. 63 00:04:03,560 --> 00:04:05,040 Zion Williamson. 64 00:04:05,040 --> 00:04:06,480 He's been available guys. 65 00:04:06,480 --> 00:04:10,240 So that's been a help to them. 66 00:04:10,240 --> 00:04:14,160 Injuries for Jose Alvarado. 67 00:04:14,160 --> 00:04:15,920 Also Trey Murphy. 68 00:04:15,920 --> 00:04:18,080 He's out with the knee injury. 69 00:04:18,080 --> 00:04:20,200 Herbert Jones. 70 00:04:20,200 --> 00:04:23,800 He's been out with a injury as well. 71 00:04:23,800 --> 00:04:27,440 And now you got Herb Jones with a leg injury. 72 00:04:27,440 --> 00:04:30,480 And now you have Larry Nance Jr. with the ribs. 73 00:04:30,480 --> 00:04:33,800 A lot of guys on the men. 74 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:36,560 Brandon Ingram playing well. 75 00:04:36,560 --> 00:04:42,400 Rookie Jordan Hawkins has been thrusted into action and he's been a big surprise guys. 76 00:04:42,400 --> 00:04:44,560 He's been a big surprise for them. 77 00:04:44,560 --> 00:04:46,120 Dyson Daniels. 78 00:04:46,120 --> 00:04:48,160 Another guy who's been a surprise. 79 00:04:48,160 --> 00:04:50,280 He's been improving. 80 00:04:50,280 --> 00:04:52,400 Jonas Valachunas. 81 00:04:52,400 --> 00:04:55,600 His numbers are down guys. 82 00:04:55,600 --> 00:05:01,680 He's been kind of a roller coaster ride there but his numbers are down across the board. 83 00:05:01,680 --> 00:05:06,960 I would imagine the Pelicans would be fine once they get all hands on deck. 84 00:05:06,960 --> 00:05:13,200 But right now they're reeling in terms of their guys with injuries and so forth. 85 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:16,160 The San Antonio Spurs. 86 00:05:16,160 --> 00:05:17,920 Victor Wimbayama. 87 00:05:17,920 --> 00:05:20,840 He's been as good as advertised guys. 88 00:05:20,840 --> 00:05:22,640 He's been playing well. 89 00:05:22,640 --> 00:05:23,720 Devin Vassel. 90 00:05:23,720 --> 00:05:24,840 He's been solid. 91 00:05:24,840 --> 00:05:30,000 Although he's been, he's missed a few games as of late. 92 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,000 Keldon Johnson. 93 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:37,400 He's playing well right now for that team as a third option. 94 00:05:37,400 --> 00:05:38,880 Vassel injury. 95 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:42,320 I'll tell you what it is. 96 00:05:42,320 --> 00:05:48,600 He has a groin injury guys that has kind of taken him out the mix. 97 00:05:48,600 --> 00:05:52,840 He's missed about three games with that groin injury. 98 00:05:52,840 --> 00:05:55,160 Hopefully they'll get him back. 99 00:05:55,160 --> 00:06:00,080 He's questionable for his next game coming up. 100 00:06:00,080 --> 00:06:03,400 And also Jeremy Sochan. 101 00:06:03,400 --> 00:06:08,360 He's acclimating himself as the point guard for this team. 102 00:06:08,360 --> 00:06:12,080 He's coming along slowly but surely. 103 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:13,800 Zach Collins has been good. 104 00:06:13,800 --> 00:06:19,480 Trey Jones coming off the bench is played solid for them as well. 105 00:06:19,480 --> 00:06:22,880 They're not an easy win to get as well guys. 106 00:06:22,880 --> 00:06:26,640 They've been tough with, especially with Wimbay there. 107 00:06:26,640 --> 00:06:27,640 They'll grow. 108 00:06:27,640 --> 00:06:28,640 They'll be fine. 109 00:06:28,640 --> 00:06:29,640 They'll be okay. 110 00:06:29,640 --> 00:06:35,240 But of course on the outside looking in in terms of playoff and playing. 111 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:39,120 And then you have a major disappointing team. 112 00:06:39,120 --> 00:06:41,520 The Memphis Grizzlies. 113 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:47,560 Right now it's been a shock to me as bad as they've been playing guys. 114 00:06:47,560 --> 00:06:51,800 You have no Stephen Adams, no Brandon Clark. 115 00:06:51,800 --> 00:06:56,240 Stephen Adams you know is lost for the year with the knee injury. 116 00:06:56,240 --> 00:06:59,600 And Clark is overcoming his knee injuries. 117 00:06:59,600 --> 00:07:01,680 They may be getting him back. 118 00:07:01,680 --> 00:07:05,440 Now add to that Xavier Tillman. 119 00:07:05,440 --> 00:07:07,720 He's now dealing with injuries as well. 120 00:07:07,720 --> 00:07:12,480 So you just got a Santy Aldama back. 121 00:07:12,480 --> 00:07:15,040 Desmond Bain has been playing lights out. 122 00:07:15,040 --> 00:07:17,800 He's been sensational guys. 123 00:07:17,800 --> 00:07:21,440 And Jaren Jackson Jr. has been playing well. 124 00:07:21,440 --> 00:07:23,520 Right now Marcus Smart. 125 00:07:23,520 --> 00:07:27,800 He's still learning the team but now he's had a setback. 126 00:07:27,800 --> 00:07:31,400 He's going to miss the next three to five weeks. 127 00:07:31,400 --> 00:07:34,680 And then of course you know, John Moran. 128 00:07:34,680 --> 00:07:37,480 He'll be back next month. 129 00:07:37,480 --> 00:07:45,000 Around December 17th is kind of the target date that he'll be allowed to come back. 130 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:51,440 And then I heard Stephen A on his podcast talk about the Memphis Grizzlies and kind 131 00:07:51,440 --> 00:07:57,840 of pointing the finger a blame at John Moran for their slow start and how he should feel 132 00:07:57,840 --> 00:08:03,280 guilty about them being slow coming out the gate. 133 00:08:03,280 --> 00:08:07,280 I mean I don't know if I go there. 134 00:08:07,280 --> 00:08:09,840 Sure what he did was bone headed. 135 00:08:09,840 --> 00:08:10,840 Sure. 136 00:08:10,840 --> 00:08:13,280 He should have thought better of it. 137 00:08:13,280 --> 00:08:15,360 Sure all these things. 138 00:08:15,360 --> 00:08:18,360 But for him to feel guilty about their start. 139 00:08:18,360 --> 00:08:21,680 I don't know if I put that on him. 140 00:08:21,680 --> 00:08:23,360 That's just me. 141 00:08:23,360 --> 00:08:27,160 I mean you have enough guys there to kind of write the ship. 142 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:32,280 You thought you had enough guys to write the ship here but that hasn't been the case. 143 00:08:32,280 --> 00:08:34,280 But when he comes back they'll be fine. 144 00:08:34,280 --> 00:08:35,760 They'll be okay. 145 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:41,940 I'm sure he'll be very much wanting to help them elevate. 146 00:08:41,940 --> 00:08:46,880 So I expect a motivated John Moran when he takes the court next month. 147 00:08:46,880 --> 00:08:48,680 I expect that. 148 00:08:48,680 --> 00:08:52,440 So that is your story in the Southwest Division. 149 00:08:52,440 --> 00:09:00,720 The Northwest Division that has gone pretty much as I thought with a slight surprise. 150 00:09:00,720 --> 00:09:03,240 Denver course the cream of the crop. 151 00:09:03,240 --> 00:09:04,880 They're the defending champs guys. 152 00:09:04,880 --> 00:09:07,360 They keep rolling along. 153 00:09:07,360 --> 00:09:10,000 Right now Jamal Murray. 154 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,800 He missed. 155 00:09:11,800 --> 00:09:17,760 He's going to end up missing the entire month of November with their hamstring injury. 156 00:09:17,760 --> 00:09:23,520 But they've been holding the fort so maybe this is a good thing for them. 157 00:09:23,520 --> 00:09:27,400 The fact that there's still head and shoulders above the rest. 158 00:09:27,400 --> 00:09:33,120 The Joker being the Joker of course although he was just ejected the other night. 159 00:09:33,120 --> 00:09:38,000 We got to say something about this referee and man it's left a lot to be desired. 160 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:44,160 I think overall the refereeing has been subpar this year thus far. 161 00:09:44,160 --> 00:09:52,800 It just has man with the new flopping rules with these referees already sensitive as is. 162 00:09:52,800 --> 00:09:56,920 It's just been the referee has been bad this year. 163 00:09:56,920 --> 00:10:01,560 I can't even sugarcoat it has been bad. 164 00:10:01,560 --> 00:10:03,840 But back to Denver. 165 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:05,560 Right now Michael Porter Jr. 166 00:10:05,560 --> 00:10:07,680 He's looking a lot better than he did last year. 167 00:10:07,680 --> 00:10:12,200 He looks healthier guys so that's a good thing for them. 168 00:10:12,200 --> 00:10:14,000 Aaron Gorton he's been solid. 169 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:17,080 He continues to be solid for them. 170 00:10:17,080 --> 00:10:22,400 You're getting contributions of course from Reggie Jackson especially given the fact 171 00:10:22,400 --> 00:10:28,560 that now you don't have Jamal Murray so you definitely need Reggie Jackson to step in 172 00:10:28,560 --> 00:10:29,960 in his stead. 173 00:10:29,960 --> 00:10:31,480 He's been doing that. 174 00:10:31,480 --> 00:10:33,960 Catevious called well Pope. 175 00:10:33,960 --> 00:10:37,360 You know he's a 3 and D guy you can count on. 176 00:10:37,360 --> 00:10:42,960 Christian Braun has been playing well guys and it seems like he's filling the role of 177 00:10:42,960 --> 00:10:45,560 Bruce Brown of last year. 178 00:10:45,560 --> 00:10:49,440 So Christian Braun has been playing well. 179 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:51,320 That is your Denver story. 180 00:10:51,320 --> 00:10:58,000 The Minnesota Timberwolves the surprise of the West that's for sure along with Dallas 181 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,760 Mavericks. 182 00:10:59,760 --> 00:11:06,360 But even in my season preview guys they played well in the preseason and this carried over 183 00:11:06,360 --> 00:11:09,920 into the regular season. 184 00:11:09,920 --> 00:11:14,760 Right now the team has shifted to an Ant-Man team. 185 00:11:14,760 --> 00:11:16,800 This is Ant-Man team now. 186 00:11:16,800 --> 00:11:20,600 He's playing fantastic guys. 187 00:11:20,600 --> 00:11:26,280 Carl Anfony Town he's fitting nicely as that number two guy Rudy Goldbear really looks 188 00:11:26,280 --> 00:11:28,840 like his old self now. 189 00:11:28,840 --> 00:11:35,400 He's averaging a double double a 12 and 12 along with over two blocks per game. 190 00:11:35,400 --> 00:11:39,080 So he looks like he's his better self. 191 00:11:39,080 --> 00:11:41,080 That's for sure. 192 00:11:41,080 --> 00:11:45,160 Also you're getting contributions from other guys. 193 00:11:45,160 --> 00:11:48,640 Mike Conley the sage veteran. 194 00:11:48,640 --> 00:11:50,680 Jay McDaniels is playing well. 195 00:11:50,680 --> 00:11:55,680 Nas Reed, Kyle Anderson, shake Milton. 196 00:11:55,680 --> 00:11:58,520 You're getting all kind of contributions from these guys. 197 00:11:58,520 --> 00:12:03,760 So Chris Finch is doing a great job guys with that team. 198 00:12:03,760 --> 00:12:05,240 Can they continue this? 199 00:12:05,240 --> 00:12:11,560 Remember last year around this time Utah was the hot team and then they fizzled out but 200 00:12:11,560 --> 00:12:16,400 I don't think that would be the case with the Timberwolves unless a major injury comes 201 00:12:16,400 --> 00:12:21,080 into play but I think right now they're forced to be reckoned with. 202 00:12:21,080 --> 00:12:26,240 Then you have Oklahoma City Thunder who I thought would be good. 203 00:12:26,240 --> 00:12:28,200 They do look good. 204 00:12:28,200 --> 00:12:33,720 Right now Shay Gilkis Alexander's he's playing at an MVP level guys. 205 00:12:33,720 --> 00:12:35,720 That's how well he's been playing. 206 00:12:35,720 --> 00:12:40,240 Jaylin Williams he's been even better in the second season. 207 00:12:40,240 --> 00:12:49,160 A Chet Holmgren having a nice start to his career in the NBA as a rookie playing well. 208 00:12:49,160 --> 00:12:54,920 You're getting guys like Josh Getty of course who's the point guard there. 209 00:12:54,920 --> 00:12:56,440 Lou Dort. 210 00:12:56,440 --> 00:12:58,840 Isaiah Joe is playing well. 211 00:12:58,840 --> 00:13:05,000 Casey Wallace as well so Casey is playing good. 212 00:13:05,000 --> 00:13:12,320 Mark Dagnall I think right now he's in the running for Coach of the Year of course. 213 00:13:12,320 --> 00:13:19,400 Might have to beat off Chris Finch if he ends up doing what he's doing in Minnesota but 214 00:13:19,400 --> 00:13:26,360 he has these guys playing now and OKC right now they're a threat at least. 215 00:13:26,360 --> 00:13:33,240 Portland Trailblazers they're without one of their key players Anthony Simons who broke 216 00:13:33,240 --> 00:13:37,520 his thumb on opening night and he's been out ever since. 217 00:13:37,520 --> 00:13:43,840 Scoot Henderson he's off to a slow start and now he's out with an ankle injury. 218 00:13:43,840 --> 00:13:50,880 As of the news I just saw he is now with the G League rehabbing so maybe we'll see him 219 00:13:50,880 --> 00:13:52,960 sooner than later. 220 00:13:52,960 --> 00:13:59,080 DeAndre Aten I am so surprised how disappointing he's been thus far. 221 00:13:59,080 --> 00:14:05,520 I thought he'd be playing a lot better than that has been the case and then of course 222 00:14:05,520 --> 00:14:12,560 Jeremy Grant and Shaten Sharp they've been playing well so you have some guys that are 223 00:14:12,560 --> 00:14:19,040 doing it but just starting back court not having them that's been an issue guys. 224 00:14:19,040 --> 00:14:24,280 And then the Utah Jazz Laurie Markedon is being Laurie Markedon he's doing the best 225 00:14:24,280 --> 00:14:25,840 he can. 226 00:14:25,840 --> 00:14:32,440 Walker Kessler just sprained his elbow so he's going to be out for the next couple of weeks 227 00:14:32,440 --> 00:14:36,560 he's supposed to be being evaluated soon. 228 00:14:36,560 --> 00:14:40,080 John Collins seems like a solid fit for them. 229 00:14:40,080 --> 00:14:43,120 Jordan Clarkson playing well. 230 00:14:43,120 --> 00:14:49,400 Collins Sexton and Talon Horton Tucker they've been a slight disappointment although Horton 231 00:14:49,400 --> 00:14:53,680 Tucker seems like he's coming around a little bit but this team is still missing something 232 00:14:53,680 --> 00:14:58,600 guys so it could be a long season for them. 233 00:14:58,600 --> 00:15:05,080 And then guys we turn our attention to the Pacific Division of course this is the most 234 00:15:05,080 --> 00:15:11,240 contentious division out there in the West. 235 00:15:11,240 --> 00:15:17,960 Right now a top of that division is the Sacramento Kings DeAaron Fox they just got him back he 236 00:15:17,960 --> 00:15:26,560 was out with an ankle injury any success this team has has to begin with DeAaron Fox. 237 00:15:26,560 --> 00:15:32,200 To Montessibonis he's his normal all-star self he's playing well thus far. 238 00:15:32,200 --> 00:15:39,200 Keegan Murray has been improving looks much better guys you got a solid combination there 239 00:15:39,200 --> 00:15:47,040 and Malik Monk and Kevin Herter as well so this team really has kind of solidified themselves 240 00:15:47,040 --> 00:15:49,760 on top of the Pacific Division. 241 00:15:49,760 --> 00:15:55,240 Mike Brown has done a fabulous job turning this program around. 242 00:15:55,240 --> 00:16:00,240 And then we move on to the LA Lakers. 243 00:16:00,240 --> 00:16:07,280 LeBron James and Anthony Davis so far so good guys they've been available so far. 244 00:16:07,280 --> 00:16:13,360 I still stand by the fact this should be a Anthony Davis led team. 245 00:16:13,360 --> 00:16:18,600 I heard Rachel Nichols the other day talk about Anthony Davis because you know it's 246 00:16:18,600 --> 00:16:26,160 been a lot of talk about him is up and down play and she basically said he's a guy but 247 00:16:26,160 --> 00:16:28,240 he's not the guy. 248 00:16:28,240 --> 00:16:31,520 He's not your number one option. 249 00:16:31,520 --> 00:16:35,680 He's a perfect compliment but he's not the guy. 250 00:16:35,680 --> 00:16:43,440 And that's I don't think I could disagree with her but that shouldn't be the case. 251 00:16:43,440 --> 00:16:48,320 Anthony Davis is talented enough to be a actual guy leading a squad. 252 00:16:48,320 --> 00:16:50,800 He should be at that point in this career. 253 00:16:50,800 --> 00:16:56,640 The fact that he's not able and you know as she sees it he can't be that. 254 00:16:56,640 --> 00:17:01,400 That's problematic if that's the case guys I'm just gonna leave it at that. 255 00:17:01,400 --> 00:17:06,760 Davis have been dealing with some injuries, Gabe Vincent he's missed some time with a 256 00:17:06,760 --> 00:17:13,720 knee injury and then Jarrett Vanderbilt he's had an injury as well. 257 00:17:13,720 --> 00:17:18,480 And also Roy Hachimura dealing with injury. 258 00:17:18,480 --> 00:17:21,240 Austin Reeves he's been up and down. 259 00:17:21,240 --> 00:17:27,560 Of course D'Angelo Russell of course he's always a hit and miss but you're gonna need 260 00:17:27,560 --> 00:17:34,200 solid backcourt play guys especially if you're contending in this division that's for sure. 261 00:17:34,200 --> 00:17:37,560 Then we move to the Golden State Warriors. 262 00:17:37,560 --> 00:17:42,240 They're actually better on the road from last year. 263 00:17:42,240 --> 00:17:49,480 The only problem is they've been pretty bad at home including two losses to the Minnesota 264 00:17:49,480 --> 00:17:51,200 Timberwolves. 265 00:17:51,200 --> 00:17:53,960 Steph is being Steph of course. 266 00:17:53,960 --> 00:18:01,560 Those starts you're getting from Andrew Wiggins you need better from him and Chris Paul. 267 00:18:01,560 --> 00:18:08,280 But you know Chris Paul has acclimated himself with this team and which we'll see what happens 268 00:18:08,280 --> 00:18:09,280 there. 269 00:18:09,280 --> 00:18:15,240 Draymond being Draymond and of course he's got suspended as of recently I talked about 270 00:18:15,240 --> 00:18:19,640 that in one of the episodes that will be coming out. 271 00:18:19,640 --> 00:18:23,680 I talked about his five game suspension. 272 00:18:23,680 --> 00:18:29,920 DeKirk you know he's keeping these guys afloat somehow some way still Clay Thompson still 273 00:18:29,920 --> 00:18:37,560 showing flashes of his old self he's not his old self which you gotta come to grips with 274 00:18:37,560 --> 00:18:41,720 being that he's had the consecutive knee injuries there. 275 00:18:41,720 --> 00:18:47,240 And I'm sure it's frustrating for him not being able to do what he once did. 276 00:18:47,240 --> 00:18:56,280 And then we move on to the Phoenix Suns who they've been dealing with their share of injuries. 277 00:18:56,280 --> 00:19:01,880 Bradley Beale who's been in and out of line up with the back injury. 278 00:19:01,880 --> 00:19:04,520 Now he's going to miss more time. 279 00:19:04,520 --> 00:19:10,120 Devin Booker who missed eight games with a calf injury he's back now. 280 00:19:10,120 --> 00:19:15,200 Damian Lee who hasn't played all year with his knee injury. 281 00:19:15,200 --> 00:19:21,240 Kevin Durant and Justin Nurkic they played in all the games thus far guys so they've 282 00:19:21,240 --> 00:19:28,560 been available but again I worry about those two guys because they have that injury history 283 00:19:28,560 --> 00:19:36,160 and it's not to wish anything upon them but it's on their resume so what can I say. 284 00:19:36,160 --> 00:19:41,520 Eric Gorton he's been playing well but he's another guy who has an injury riddle history. 285 00:19:41,520 --> 00:19:44,760 Grayson Allen's been solid for them. 286 00:19:44,760 --> 00:19:51,400 Right now Frank Vogel he's trying to keep it together but it's been hard when your 287 00:19:51,400 --> 00:19:57,200 heart hit injuries like this but we'll see what happens with that team and then the final 288 00:19:57,200 --> 00:20:04,560 team the LA Clippers I talked about them in the other episode as well the struggles that 289 00:20:04,560 --> 00:20:07,480 James Harden is having. 290 00:20:07,480 --> 00:20:13,560 So why and Paul George has been available thus far we'll see what happens there. 291 00:20:13,560 --> 00:20:20,320 Russell Westbrook's been playing great now to make room for his friend he said he'll 292 00:20:20,320 --> 00:20:23,880 go to the bench and help out the bench. 293 00:20:23,880 --> 00:20:30,320 Mason Plumlee he's going to be out four weeks with an MCL sprain so you're hoping to get 294 00:20:30,320 --> 00:20:37,080 him back soon but the Clippers going to have to figure some things out Tyron Liu he's got 295 00:20:37,080 --> 00:20:43,200 to be like a mad scientist there kind of mixing and matching to see what works what doesn't. 296 00:20:43,200 --> 00:20:48,840 So we'll see what happens and how that goes so that is your quick look at the Western 297 00:20:48,840 --> 00:20:58,120 Conference guys we had some major passings in the world of the NBA that I did want to 298 00:20:58,120 --> 00:21:04,000 cover I want to do a player spotlight or more like a basketball spotlight on a couple of 299 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:11,480 these folks possibly that's coming down the pike also in season tournament we guys start 300 00:21:11,480 --> 00:21:19,120 talking about that as well we're coming to the close to the conclusion of that so we'd 301 00:21:19,120 --> 00:21:24,760 be able to get a clearer picture once the dust settles but hey guys we're in the midst of 302 00:21:24,760 --> 00:21:32,480 basketball season college is going on the NBA is going on a lot happening so you'll 303 00:21:32,480 --> 00:21:38,080 be hearing from me guys I'll be bringing you the content once again again I had to take 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