NBA Podcast: New rest 'data,' and most interesting swing players

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:

• After unrolling its new Player Participation Policy, the NBA conveniently says it now has data suggesting load management doesn't help prevent injuries
• Will this lead to tangible changes regarding player rest or simply more transparency from teams?
• The most interesting and biggest swing players for the coming season:
• Can Jordan Poole get back on track in the low-stakes environment of Washington?
• What does Chris Paul bring to Golden State, and what sacrifices might he need to make there?
• Austin Reaves has the power to keep the Lakers in the title mix during LeBron's twilight years
• Why Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama look like the pot of gold at the end of the NBA's skilled-big-man rainbow, and how Holmgren can make an impact for a fringe contender right off the bat
• Where does Evan Mobley need to improve, and how will Cleveland's roster tweaks change things for him at both ends of the floor?
• What does Minnesota need from Jaden McDaniels offensively?
• How improved conditioning can help turn Scottie Barnes into something akin to a point guard