NBA Podcast: Which teams have earned contender status?

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:

• Quick thoughts on the Knicks losing Mitchell Robinson and Zion Williamson's non-guaranteed contract
• Which 10 teams deserve consideration as genuine title contenders?
• Does Milwaukee's defense disqualify the Bucks?
• Who would've thought Philadelphia was going to be more legit than Milwaukee?
• What's Boston's weakness?
• Why you still have to respect the Heat as at least fringe contenders
• The Nuggets remain the surest bet in the West
• The Timberwolves check every box of a title contender
• Have the Thunder finished their breakfast yet?
• This is the best Clippers team of the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era
• The Suns are a contender in theory only
• The Lakers are a contender in name only
• Additional thoughts on the Knicks, Cavs, Warriors, and Pelicans