MAIL TIME. Our latest trip around the NBA covers LaMelo Ball's return and the impact it has on the Charlotte Hornets; the futures of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings; All-NBA picks; Devin Booker's defense; the viability of the Washington Wizards; the threat level of the Miami Heat; Rudy Gobert's defensive value; Nikola Jokic's dominance; the Denver Nuggets' ability to contend without Jamal Murray and much, much more! TIMESTAMPSβ¬οΈ π Rudy Gobert's defense (1:29)π Denver's threat level without Jamal Murray (4:31)π The MVP discourse (8:10)π Nikola Jokic's historic season (10:10)π All-NBA forward picks (16:58)π Hornets immediate potential with LaMelo back (25:07)π Wizards ceiling (31:11)π Cavs vs Kings outlook (34:10)π Warriors defense (42:53)π Devin Booker's value (45:11)π Steph's three-point count (52:05)π Should teams fear the Heat in the playoffs? (53:19)π Are Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook make an All-NBA team (54:30)π Most trade-ready rosters (57:21) Please subscribe to Hardwood Knocks here. And if you're listening to us in Apple 's podcast player, please, please pretty please leave us a rating and write a review here. Host: @danfavaleHost: @fromal09Follow: @HardwoodKnocksFollow: @The_Sports_Math Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices