NBA Podcast: Bouncing around the Eastern Conference

Welcome to the latest edition of "Pound the Rock," an NBA podcast hosted by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond.

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Topics for this episode include:

• How will James Harden's foot injury impact the Sixers in the short and long term?
• What does Cam Johnson's meniscus injury mean for the Suns and for Jae Crowder?
• Are the Nets reconsidering their pursuit of Ime Udoka?
• Did Steve Nash ever have a chance?
• Was teaming up with Kyrie Irving the worst decision of Kevin Durant's career?
• How did the Nets get here, and where will the Kyrie saga go from here?
• Why the Celtics' offensive start has been so encouraging, why we shouldn't be concerned about their 23rd-ranked defense, and why Jayson Tatum is butting into top-five territory
• The Mitchell-Garland backcourt is singing in Cleveland, with the backing of an uber-versatile big-man rotation, an improved Caris LeVert, and a revelatory Dean Wade
• The Raptors will be tested without Pascal Siakam, but they're still dominating the possession battle, feasting in transition, and showcasing improved shot creation
• After two decades, is LeBron James finally losing his war against Father Time?
• Where does the Grizzlies' backcourt rank in the NBA?
• Will the hard cap become a sticking point in upcoming CBA negotiations?