Jim and T.J. Jefferson preview the NBA season and discuss who in the Western Conference has the ability to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder.. The guys discuss how the Nuggets replace Michael Porter Jr.'s production in Denver, can the Clippers aging roster contend, how good can the Lakers be without LeBron now that Luka has slimmed down, and what is the true impact of Fred VanVleet's injury for Houston. While in the Eastern Conference, with the loss of Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, is it too soon to count Boston and Indiana out? Could the Cavaliers' window to compete for a Championship closing? What can we expect from Joel Embiid and the Sixers? Also, Jim discusses the impact of the developing story of the FBI investigation into illegal sports gambling involving Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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