NBA Watchability Index, Plus The Jalen Duren Saga Continues, and KAT Extension Talks with Dave DuFour
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Sam is joined by The Athletic's Dave DuFour to discuss the tense contract standoff between Jalen Duren and the Pistons, and Karl-Anthony Towns' stalled extension talks with the Knicks, before creating the NBA Watchability Index where Sam and Dave highlight their 10 most watchable NBA teams for this upcoming season.
(00:00) Intro
(02:20) Jalen Duren saga continues
(14:35) Karl-Anthony Towns stalled extension talks
(24:30) NBA Watchability Index
(27:10) Philadelphia 76ers
(38:45) Minnesota Timberwovles
(49:15) San Antonio Spurs
(59:34) New York Knicks
(1:06:08) Toronto Raptors
(1:11:49) Utah Jazz
(1:19:40) Indiana Pacers
(1:25:25) Los Angeles Lakers
(1:33:32) Washington Wizards
(1:45:15) Oklahoma City Thunder
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