Matt Moore joins me on the podcast today with the news that Khris Middleton is missing the next six months for the Milwaukee Bucks due to a hamstring tear, and to discuss Matt's great breakdown of how we do and should view Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. There are also a few other talking points drizzled into this episode but sadly our podcast came before the news that Michael Beasley was traded to the Bucks.
Here are the topics we discuss:
- How big of an injury is Middleton for the Bucks?
- Does this eliminate the idea that they can return to the playoffs?
- Which problems with their roster and depth are heightened by this injury?
- What's the lineup and rotation you roll with now that you're without Middleton's services for six months?
- How should we view James Harden and what's the most fair way to discuss his place in the NBA?
- Is the defense as big of a deal as we make it out to be?
- How does he mesh with Mike D'Antoni?
- How does Harden grow as a leader?
We discuss all of that, plus some over/under win totals, Kevin Garnett and a possible buyout from the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Matt is finally ready to talk about the Golden State Warriors.
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