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In this episode of No room for the ceilingYahoo Sports Senior NBA Writer Dan Devine is joined by CBS Sports’ James Herbert to discuss the 6 teams they’re most interested in heading into the 2024-25 NBA season.
The guys start by discussing the Houston Rocketswho are loaded with young talent but are looking to make a quick playoff run. Should they make a consolidation trade? Dan is intrigued by the Indiana Pacerswho aren’t talked about as much as other Eastern Conference contenders, although they did play in the Eastern Conference Finals last season.
James then chooses the Memphis GrizzliesContinuing his theme of Western Conference teams missing the playoffs last season, both guys wonder what the real ceiling is for the Grizzlies with all their players back and healthy. Dan picks Riderswho brought everyone back and made a change of head coach to try to overcome the difficulty this season.
James’ final choice is Victor Wembanyama‘s San Antonio Spurswhich he believes will be transformed by the additions of Chris Paul And Harrison BarnesDan’s final choice is the Miami Heatwho followed a disappointing season and playoff performance by doing little in the offseason, unless you count their refusal to offer Jimmy Butler a contract extension.
(02:45) – Houston Rockets
(14:35) – Indiana Pacers
(24:35) – Memphis Grizzlies
(35:10) – Cleveland Cavaliers
(47:55) – San Antonio Spurs
(49:50) – Miami Heat
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