Team USA fails to medal, the Spurs say Victor Wembanyama will play power forward and the NBA is trying to fine teams harshly for load management. And that's just the news and notes. On the show's second half, we'll predict a few breakout candidates to watch this season including Austin Reeves, Cade Cunningham and Evan Mobley.

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