cover of episode Jamal Murray, Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram, and the biggest contract questions heading into NBA season

Jamal Murray, Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram, and the biggest contract questions heading into NBA season

2024/9/9
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Jamal Murray signed a four-year, $208 million max extension with the Denver Nuggets. This raises questions about the Nuggets' financial flexibility, their ability to retain other key players like Aaron Gordon, and how they will manage their roster given the impending second apron limitations.
  • Jamal Murray signed a 4-year, $208 million extension.
  • The Nuggets face financial constraints due to upcoming extensions for other players and the second apron.
  • Denver's decision to let KCP walk and the potential impact on their three-point shooting are key concerns.
  • The Nuggets' frontcourt size and Jokic's minutes are also areas of concern.

Shownotes Transcript

Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks discuss Jamal Murray signing his contract extension with the Denver Nuggets and what that means for the Nuggets title window, the trade rumors surrounding Julius Randle and Brandon Ingram, and which 4th year rookie scale contract extensions they expect to come through. All that and more!

:55- Jamal Murray's contract extension

11:15- Can Christian Braun takeover the KCP role for Denver?

19:35- How do the Nuggets shift their offensive focus with new role players?

21:25- Julius Randle's looming extension

28:20- Trade ideas for Julius Randle

36:30- Will Brandon Ingram and the Pelicans work out an extension?

44:55- Indiana Pacers moves around the margins and what it means for Myles Turner

49:30- Rookie Scale contracts entering their 4th year in search of an extension

49:35 Cam Thomas

52:45- Alperun Sengun and Jalen Green

57:05- Is Jonathan Kuminga a max for the Warriors?

1:03:15- What is Jalen Suggs number?

1:05:30- Josh Giddey's role in Chicago

1:09:20- Joel Embiid's contract situation

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