MAILBAG: Luka Doncic and the Mavs, Deandre Ayton's Future, Mikal Bridges for MIP?, The Pacers!

MAIL TIME. This week's batch of FANTABULOUS questions have us talking about the future of Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic, why the Sacramento Kings #justwork, Deandre Ayton's role on the Kevin Durant-era Phoenix Suns, free-agency targets for the Indiana Pacers, the value of Trey Murphy, Nick Nurse and the Raptors and SO. MUCH. MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:15 - INTRO 2:28 - The difference between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings 6:28 - Should the Mavs consider trading Luka Doncic 14:40 - Would the New Orleans Pelicans trade Trey Murphy for Jaylen Brown? 18:58 - Which NBA team needs to be more urgent building around their star? 23:00 - Which NBA team is the best fit for Victor Wembanyama? 29:02 - If you could guarantee perfect health for one player this playoffs, who would you pick and why? Which team would you pick? 31:11 - Is there any chance Mikal Bridges can win MIP this year from his performance since the trade deadline? 35:12 - How many rookies from this NBA Draft class have superstar upside?  38:01 - What’s the most chaotic West play-in combination, and why is it Lakers vs Clippers and Mavericks vs. Timberwolves? 41:20 - What's your take on the Nick Nurse situation in Toronto? He was awfully...candid...when speaking about his future. 45:15 - What team would be the best if the NBA changed to a 3 vs. 3 league? What team would be the worst? 47:10 - What 4 are you targeting if you’re the Indiana Pacers? Young and can grow with the team, or overpaid vet (Tobias Harris) for 1 to 2 years? 50:14 - Which current NBA player is most likely to be in a exhibition boxing/MMA fight and why is it Draymond Green?.... 51:18 - My real question is this…If Ayton has a really good playoffs (especially if it leads to a championship) is it more likely that the Suns keep him as part of their core since it led to playoff success, or does it increase the likelihood he gets traded since it would likely raise his trade value significantly? Love the show as always! JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices