Zach and Kirk Goldsberry dive into the opening week of the season with their first impressions, overreactions, and random questions (2:21): How close is Wemby to being the best player already? Which second-tier star is making the most impressive leap (18:52)? And is the Rookie of the Year race more open than we thought (30:30)? Next, alarming rotation holes in Atlanta and Minnesota (40:36), worries in Orlando and Dallas, and depressing gap years in Boston and Indiana (1:06:23). All that, plus their latest thoughts on the NBA’s gambling scandals (1:11:05), an Anthony Edwards injury update, and much more!

Host: Zach Lowe

Guest: Kirk Goldsberry

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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