Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective A Star Prospects Debut & Some Potential Bounce Backs?
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Oct 20, 2025 The podcast dives into the standout 30-point debut of AJ Dybantsa at BYU, sparking excitement about his future in the NBA. A detailed discussion reveals concerns over Joel Embiid's return and the 76ers’ new direction under coach Nick Nurse. The Memphis Grizzlies face troubling injury woes, threatening their season hopes. Meanwhile, the Kings make key roster moves, assessing Keegan Murray’s extension amid ongoing injuries. Plus, insights on the Thunder's championship aspirations highlight a promising start for the new NBA season.
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Nebraska's Rink Mast Tore The Nets Down
- Windhorst highlighted "Rink Mast," a 6'10" Dutch player for Nebraska who hit seven threes and scored 31.
- He predicted Mast could make money playing professionally even if not in the NBA.
Joel Embiid Looked Healthy In Scrimmage
- Tim Bontemps attended Joel Embiid's return-to-play scrimmage and said Embiid moved and shot well.
- Embiid didn't wear a bulky knee brace and looked closer to his elite self compared with last season.
Fast Identity Could Salvage Sixers Season
- Bontemps observed Nick Nurse's system makes Philly play fast and exploit transition with younger, quicker pieces.
- That identity could mask last year's chaos and lift the Sixers into a top-six East team if Embiid stays reasonably healthy.
