NBA Podcast: The Harden trade, most impressive things from opening week

Welcome to the latest edition of “Pound the Rock,” an NBA podcast hosted by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond.

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Topics for this episode include:

• Breaking down the third James Harden trade in less than three years
• The pros and cons of acquiring Harden for the Clippers
• Why the Sixers should be better off today and in the future
• Is an expiring Raptor the missing piece for Philly?
• Oklahoma City’s interesting pick-related bet
• Which teams, players, and trends have impressed us the most through one week of the season?
• Depth and defense have helped Kevin Durant keep the Suns afloat
• The Nuggets are just a well-oiled machine
• Has Russell Westbrook reinvented himself?
• Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are a match made in basketball heaven
• Jalen Duren has been Detroit’s most promising youngster
• Cam Thomas is a professional scorer
• Luka Doncic looks better than ever
• Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Dereck Lively headline an impressive crop of rookie centers
• LeBron James is still doing the damn thing