MAILBAG: Raptors Future, Timberwolves Struggles, Beal's Trade Value, Pacers Starters, Lonzo Ball Trades

Dan and Grant are back for Part 2 of their weekly two-part mailbag. If you haven't checked out Part 1 already, well, do that now! This batch of questions has us tackling the trade value of Bradley Beal, the New Orleans Pelicans' championship chances, the Phoenix Suns' slump, the future of Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA rule changes and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 3:01 - What is Bradley Beal's trade value? 8:47 - Indiana Pacers starting 4 spot 10:20 - Fringe contenders who should make a move at the trade deadline 16:15 - The value of Caleb Martin 18:13 - Who would win the "Clutch Player" award if voting ended right now? 21:34 - Are the Pelicans contenders? 24:40 - Do the Pelicans need to make a trade? 30:28 - Would Stephen Curry automatically win the MVP if the NBA implemented a four-point line? 31:43 - Should the Phoenix Suns Make a trade or save their assets for a bigger fish? 37:20 - Which teams can and should try trading for Lonzo Ball? 40:12 - WHO SAYS NO?! 41:12 - What's one NBA rule change you'd love to make? 44:56 - Can the NBA more effectively prevent tanking? 51:01 - What should the Toronto Raptors do at the trade deadline? 59:34 - Should the Minnesota Timberwolves trade Karl-Anthony Towns? 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