Chad and the Athletic's John Hollinger talk NBA rookie performances in the pre-season including Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Suggs, Josh Giddey, Franz Wagner, Davion Mitchell, Alperen Sengun, Jared Butler, Trey Murphy, Bones Hyland, Josh Christopher, Sharife Cooper, Jalen Johnson..

Then they pivot to NBA sophomore performances in the pre-season including LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Patrick Williams, Killian Hayes, Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Vassell, Precious Achiuwa, Desmond Bane, Xavier Tillman and, of course, Paul Reed.

Finally they discuss NBA trade talk with the Hornets and Ben Simmons.

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