Were we wrong about Ja Morant? + Darius Acuff | Slam N Jam LIVE
Summary
Hosts Al and Andrew Schelect discuss their "Bail Week" preseason opinions, with Schelect abandoning his belief in the Utah Jazz as a playoff team due to injuries and poor depth. Al bails on his skepticism regarding the John Wall trade, praising the Blazers' new offensive chemistry, while also defending his winless Brooklyn Nets. The episode concludes with draft expert Derek Parker analyzing rookie Darius Acuff Jr.'s high-volume, confident start with the Sacramento Kings.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Colaguard, Quo, and Navy Federal
NBA injury crisis and marquee matchups
Bailing on the Utah Jazz as a playoff team
Brooklyn Nets' heartbreaking loss to the Celtics
Re-evaluating the John Wall trade to the Blazers
Debate over the OKC 'friendship turnover' call
Charlotte Hornets' surprising start after Mello trade
Explaining the NBA two-way contract game limit rule
Listener takes on Knicks, Hornets, and Seattle
Wheel of Tomorrow: Darius Acuff Jr. rookie analysis
Wheel of Tomorrow: Kingston Flemings guessing game
Sponsor: Navy Federal travel rewards
Pack Attack: Rebounds target stat and card pulls
Outro, Magic Week tease, and final sponsors
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