Underrated NBA Role Players to Watch This Season 

NBA analysts Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the second half of their list of under-the-radar role players who could make a major impact this season. 

Julian Strawther (Denver Nuggets): With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gone, Strawther is set to see more minutes. Can he boost the Nuggets’ three-point shooting? 

Keon Ellis (Sacramento Kings): Ellis might be the defensive spark the Kings need to unlock their best lineup featuring Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, De’Aaron Fox, and Keegan Murray. 

Scotty Pippen Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies): Can he replicate last year’s performance and contribute to a fully healthy Grizzlies squad? 

Brandin Podziemski (Golden State Warriors): Now sharing the backcourt with Steph Curry, can Podziemski help restore the Warriors' three-point dominance from the Splash Brother era? 

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Which NBA Role Players are Hidden Gems This Season? Join Adam Mares and Tim Legler as they break down four sleeper players from the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta Hawks. These under-the-radar talents could play a crucial role in helping their teams secure playoff spots—or even contend for a championship. Watch the full breakdown to see why these players could make a difference this season! 

00:00 - Intro 

02:17 - Tari Eason (Houston Rockets): After an injury-plagued season, Eason is poised for a bounce-back year and could become a key piece in the Rockets’ young, hungry roster. 

22:04 - Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks): Known for his tough defense, could Daniels be the perfect complement to star guard Trae Young? 

35:36 - Quentin Grimes (Dallas Mavericks): With Dante Exum sidelined, Grimes is expected to step into a bigger role this season, can he help fill the hole that Derrick Jones jr left? 

43:07 - Ben Sheppard (Indiana Pacers): Following a quiet off-season, the Pacers are banking on Sheppard’s growth to build on last year’s Eastern Conference Finals run. Can he be an x-factor for them this year? 

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares discuss their top NBA Eastern Conference teams to watch this season. They dive into the New York Knicks, featuring new stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, as well as potential x-factors Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek. They also analyze the new-look Philadelphia 76ers and how All-Star Paul George might fit in. Additionally, they explore Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s impact on the Orlando Magic alongside rising talents Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Lastly, they assess the Indiana Pacers' chances of returning to the Western Conference Finals and whether Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and coach Doc Rivers can lead the Milwaukee Bucks on another playoff run. 

01:09 What does the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns mean for the New York Knicks? 

10:39 How will the Knicks offense change with KAT playing with Jalen Brunson? 

11:49 Could Tyler Kolek or Miles McBride be x-factors for the Knicks? 

17:52 Are Paul George and the new look 76ers a championship contender? 

21:27 Will the SEVEN new players the Sixers added this summer blend with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey? 

25:52 Does depth and the additionally shooting of KCP make the Orlando Magic a contender? 

29:41 Are the Orlando Magic due for a big trade? 

34:58 Why should the Indiana Pacers expect to improve? 

40:55 Can the Indiana Pacers get back to the Eastern Conference Finals? 

43:58 How much better can Doc Rivers, Dame Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks be with a full season together? 

51:19 Who are the other "honorable mention" teams from the Eastern Conference? 

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01:29 - Are the new look Dallas Mavericks still favorites in the West? 

19:16 - Minnesota Timberwolves and the effects of the KAT / Randle & DiVincenzo trade 

29:26 - Are the Phoenix Suns due for a bounce back year? 

37:17 - Do the Memphis Grizzlies have the widest range of possible outcomes this year? 

43:22 - Did the Denver Nuggets get better or worse this offseason?

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Adam Mares and Tim Legler recap the Olympics and talk all about the greatness Team USA, lead by Lebron James and Steph Curry, showed.

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LeBron James and Kevin Durant were outstanding in Team USA’s 2024 Olympic debut. The Americans got a dominant win despite Nikola Jokic’s MVP effort. Joel Embiid struggled and Jayson Tatum collected a DNP. Tim Legler and Adam Mares share their notes and insights on the game and talk about what things stood out. Plus, a look at ESPN’s top 25 NBA players of the 21st century.

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The Clippers and Jazz have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal involving Russell Westbrook, as announced by the teams on Thursday. Sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the former MVP is expected to join the Nuggets after Utah waives him and buys out the remainder of his contract. Are you surprised that Nikola Jokic wanted Westbrook? We also take a look at some standout players from the Summer League.

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The addition of DeMar DeRozan should make the Kings a true contender in the Western Conference, as he will form a Big Three with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. During the 2023-24 season, DeRozan averaged 24.0 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds in 79 regular-season games. The question remains whether his presence can elevate the team to contender status. Additionally, we will review all other moves made during Free Agency.

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00:00 - Intro

02:09 - DeMar DeRozan trade to the Sacramento Kings

05:14 - How does DeRozan fit with the Kings?

09:09 - Where do the Kings fall in the West after this move?

14:50 - Harrison Barns to Spurs

18:20 - Caleb Martin to 76ers

23:22 - Buddy Heild to Golden Sate Warriors

26:40 - Does Franz Wagner deserve the max?

29:26 - Dario Saric to Denver Nuggets

32:01 - Denvers Bench line up

36:14 - Olympic group stages set

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Paul George is heading to Philadelphia, while Klay Thompson is going to Dallas. Free agency is nearly over, with only a few unsigned big names. Are the Lakers pursuing DeMar DeRozan? What kind of deal will they offer LeBron James? Will Lauri Markkanen or Trae Young be traded, and if so, where?

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03:01 - Golden State Warriors

03:56 - Did they get better or worse with Free Agency moves?

10:14 - Could they be a Markannen suitor?

12:22 - Atlanta Hawks

18:17 - New Orleans Pelicans

18:50 - Is this a good start to rebuild

27:30 - Cleveland Cavilers

27:53 - Kenny Atkinson notes

31:48 - Phoenix Suns

35:05 - Indiana Pacers

37:26 - LA Clippers

39:46 - Updated top 4 teams in each conference

39:50 - Eastern Conference

49:27 - Western Conference

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Which team had the best free agency so far? The Dallas Mavericks added Klay Thompson. What impact will Paul George make on the Philadelphia 76ers? Isaiah Hartenstein agreed to an $87 million deal with the Thunder. We've seen big moves, expected re-signings, head-scratchers, great value signings, and more below. Let's review all of them from Day 1 with grades for some.

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03:09 - Dallas Mavericks additions and departures

07:30 - What is Klay Thompson's roll?

11:05 - Losing Tim Hardaway Jr. and how that impacts Klay

15:20 - Quentin Grimes notes

18:05 - Naji Marshall notes

22:10 - Philadelphia 76ers additions and departures

22:15 - How does Paul George fit in?

33:45 - OKC Thunder additions and departures

34:40 - How does Isaiah Hartenstein fit?

38:06 - Orlando Magic additions and departures

39:00 - KCP and how he fits

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The NBA Draft saw some significant trades before starting. Mikal Bridges was traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic and 5 first-round draft picks. The 2024 NBA draft's first round kicked off with the Atlanta Hawks selecting Zaccharie Risacher as the top pick, marking the first of four French players chosen in the first round. The draft concluded with the Boston Celtics, the 2024 NBA champions, drafting Baylor Scheierman from Creighton with the 30th pick. Let's analyze the events of Wednesday night at New York's Barclays Center.

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02:37 - Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks

22:40 - Favorite moves in the draft

22:42 - Dalton Knecht to the Lakers at 17

33:00 - Rob Dillingham to Wolves at 8

37:47 - Nikola Topic to OKC Thunder at 12

39:08 - Matas Buzelis to Bulls

41:23 - Ryan Dunn to the Suns at 28

43:30 - Zach Edey to Grizzlies

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