NBA Podcast: Which players can swing the 2021-22 season?

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 week's episode include:

• Which players can tilt the balance of power in 2021-22 based on where they land within their potential range of outcomes?
• Is De'Andre Hunter the connective piece that can put the Hawks over the top?
• How effective can Klay Thompson be after going 2.5 years between NBA games?
• Can a Jaren Jackson breakout make the Grizzlies more than just a fringe playoff team?
• Can Tobias Harris continue to grow his game and step up when the Sixers need him most?
• How much of Jamal Murray's lost production can Michael Porter Jr. make up for?
• Can Kristaps Porzingis marry his offensive production from last season with his defensive performance from 2019-20?
• Will D'Angelo Russell help the Wolves attain respectability, or help a different team in a loftier pursuit?
• How good can the Blazers be if C.J. McCollum is the guy he was before getting injured last year?