JotCast | Hoops Rumors Live Chat: 9/9/2026

Hoops Rumors Live Chat: 9/9/2026

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Luke Adams

1:01

Hi all! Welcome to the new day/time for our weekly live chats.

Thanks for submitting questions early. Let's dive right in.

Grizz

1:01

Do you see Taylor Hendricks as part of the rotation to start the season? Is he even in Memphis’ long term plans?

Luke Adams

1:04

I think he'll get a chance to show that he should be part of the Grizzlies' plans going forward, but I don't think they're necessarily counting on that at the moment. I didn't get the sense Hendricks was viewed as a major part of the return for Jaren Jackson Jr., and I'd be shocked if he signed a rookie scale extension this offseason.

Seamhead

1:04

What is the actual penalty for a team like the Nuggets to go into the season over the 2nd apron? I know the tax implications can be big, but they're only a bit over. What are the other reasons for them to go under?

Luke Adams

1:07

No penalty really. They're prohibited from doing certain things in trades and free agency (using any portion of the MLE, aggregating salaries, sending out cash, etc.), but I don't think they're planning on doing any of those things in the short term anyway, so there's no real urgency for them to duck below the second apron this fall.

I do think if the opportunity arises, they'll have interest in getting below it at the trade deadline. If they're still above the second apron at the end of the season, their 2034 first-round pick would become "frozen" (ie. ineligible to be traded), which would be a hindrance if they're seeking upgrades around Jokic next offseason and beyond.

William

1:08

Hi there, are the lakers going to do any further move or not; if they have try , why have they fail ? . Thanks.

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