Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne to welcome Shams to the Hoop Collective family, talk some of the biggest trades that never happened, his journey to ESPN and some contract extensions to watch in the coming days. Plus, the significance of Jamal Murray for Denver this season, if Westbrook can help the Nuggets, how the Thunder are still managing to keep a low profile and some potential pieces who could contribute to the Suns in a major way this season.

0:00 Intro
1:13 Brian & Shams Meeting History
7:04 Some Major Trades That Never Happened
14:29 Players To Watch Before Extension Deadline
27:44 Denver Playing Into Shape In Preseason
29:30 Jamal Murray’s Importance To Denver
38:47 Westbrook’s Potential Impact On Nuggets
44:42 Surprise Players Who May Impact Suns
51:29 How Are Thunder Keeping A Low Profile?

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