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Tyrese Maxey is the favorite for Most Improved Player but should he win the award? We talked about the history of the award and whether a breakout player like Coby White should win instead. Then we talked about who will benefit and suffer from the NBA's "New Rules" that allow more physicality. Finally we will talk about some NBA media observations including Jokic and the Nuggets stranglehold on this season's NBA narratives and more.

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