NBA Media Day is here, and it didn't take long for some major storylines to emerge around the league. Rafael and James discuss the latest on Jalen Duren, Brandon Ingram's surprising injury news, Ja Morant's role in Portland and some of the players who showed up looking noticeably different.
The NBA season is officially getting underway, and Media Day gave us plenty to talk about.
Rafael and James break down the latest Jalen Duren saga, including his absence from Pistons Media Day, Detroit's desire to keep him and reports of teams potentially exploring sign-and-trade possibilities.
They also discuss the surprising news that Brandon Ingram underwent heel surgery and was found to have a partially torn Achilles, which will delay his Clippers debut following the Kawhi Leonard trade.
Then it's time for some of the lighter Media Day storylines: baldy Lebron, which players showed up looking like they spent the entire offseason in the weight room, and what should we make of Ja Morant potentially coming off the bench for a crowded Portland backcourt?
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