The "future J's" return to Buckets as Action Network contributors Joe Dellera and Jim Turvey help senior NBA writer, Matt Moore break down Most Improved Player and best bets for Monday. The Thunder face the Lakers, and the line is saying something about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's availability, but is there value no matter what? Plus, the Spurs take on the fading Hawks, the Mavs face the Pelicans, and Matt wants to fade the Cavs off Paris. Then, a few longshots and answering the question; is Tyrese Maxey a lock for Most Improved Player or not?

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