ATL and 29

I spoke to Jeremy Lin, DeAndre' Bembry, Tyler Dorsey, Dewayne Dedmon, Kevin Huerter, Kent Bazemore and Omari Spellman on Media Day. I tried to ask interesting questions and get interesting answers. You can be the judge but I think Jeremy Lin and Co. gave some.

Everyone is undefeated on Media Day, but Kevin and Tyler talk about things that will ultimately relates to wins and losses like injury statuses, defensive coverages, and offensive roles for Taurean Prince and John Collins. Includes audio from Dewayne Dedmon and Alex Len. And one Hawks puts grape soda in their cookies 'n cream ice cream.

We talked to Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast about the Memphis Grizzlies, but before that we ranked the second-best players from each of the Western Conference Teams. (Spoiler: They're better than the East Second Bananas.)

Sean O'Connor of Liberty Ballers joined Kevin to discuss Lloyd Pierce, Justin Anderson, and all things related to the 76ers. Plus, we ranked the second-best players from each Eastern Conference team, 1-15.

Assuming good health, which members of the 2018-19 Hawks will be in the playing rotation? Who is the backup power forward? Who is the backup shooting guard? Who is least likely to be around after the trade deadline? Kevin Chouinard and Tyler Jones discuss (and disagree).

Tyler and Kevin discuss the Alex Len and Alex Poythress signings by the Hawks. We also wrap up some loose ends from summer league and ponder how much power forward Taurean Prince may play this season.

Tyler Jones and Kevin Chouinard put one last umlaut on the Hawks career of Dennis Schroder. Was the trade good value for Atlanta? How does it shape the future of the Hawks. Plus, Will Schroder fit well in OKC? How does Muscala fit in Philly? And what will Justin Anderson bring to Atlanta?

Tyler and Kevin break down the Jeremy Lin trade. What is good and bad about the trade? How does it set up Trae Young moving forward? What does it mean for Dennis Schroder? What happens if Schroder remains on the roster through camp?

Utah Summer League is over and let us never speak of it again, except for this one podcast. Tyler and Kevin go through the week as a whole and on a player-by-player basis. We also ask Coach Pierce what he tells Trae Young on the sideline during free throws, and we talked to Alpha Kaba about his NBA future.

Kevin and Tyler take a close look at some of the finer points of the Summer Hawks' loss to the Grizzlies. We talk about Trae Young's shooting, passing, defense and finishing around the rim, plus the steady play of the second-year players. Includes audio from John Collins on pick-and-pops vs. pick-and-rolls and Omari Spellman on trying to use his emotion constructively.

Kevin Chouinard saw today's scrimmage in person and he gives his best blow-by-blow recap of the day's proceedings. That's followed by audio from DeAndre' Bembry, Lloyd Pierce, Trae Young, John Collins, Omari Spellman, Tyler Dorsey and Kevin Huerter.

Our guest today is Josh Longstaff, head coach of the Erie Bayhawks, the G League affiliate for the Atlanta Hawks. We talk about Erie, his work at the Hawks pre-draft workouts, being an assistant coach for USA's team trying to qualify for the World Championship, and his various stops as an NBA assistant coach.

Tyler and I weigh in on all aspects of the Draft: the rookies, the long-term outlook of the franchise, the prospects for the Dallas pick, and how the draftees impact some current players on the roster.

Tyler Jones jumps on to discuss the Hawks *other* three picks. We run through some picks that we'd like to see and some others that we wouldn't. Includes audio from the two players Tyler would like to see picked at #19.

We have a new co-host, Tyler Jones! Tyler and I talk about next week's NBA Draft and we mock out the first three picks of the draft in two ways: 1) How we think it will turn out, and 2) How it would turn out if Tyler was in charge of all three teams. Then I compare Trae Young to a 2000s-era Milwaukee Buck. Twice.