NBA Podcast: Ja's leave of absence, a slew of injuries, Knicks' surge

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:

• Unpacking the Ja Morant situation in Memphis
• How long will Morant be away from the team, and what happens in the meantime?
• Can the Grizzlies stay afloat without Morant, Brandon Clarke, or Steven Adams?
• How should New Orleans chart its course forward in the wake of yet another Zion Williamson setback?
• Why haven't the Pelicans been able to recapture the Zion-less magic they discovered down the stretch last season?
• How does Kevin Durant's injury affect the Suns and the rest of the West playoff picture?
• Will the Kings hold onto the 2-seed?
• Are we headed for a Nuggets/Suns bracket of death?
• Lonzo Ball is going under the knife again, and the Bulls remain lost without him
• Are the surging Knicks for real? Can they win a playoff round?
• Is this really a top-five offense?
• What to make of the ever-confounding Julius Randle
• The RJ Barrett conundrum
• How this team is different from the one that flamed out in the first round two years ago
• Are the Warriors at risk of missing the playoffs?
• Would the Sixers rather see the Bucks than the Celtics in the second round?