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With the regular season right around the corner, we examine the rookies with the most outstanding preseason performances (1:09). Then, we discuss the career trajectory of Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns (35:41).

Host: Justin Verrier
Guest: Jonathan Tjarks
 
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Jonathan Tjarks was a staff writer who covered the NBA for The Ringer from the company’s founding until his death in 2022. His original bio read, “Tjarks covers basketball and is a host on ‘The Ringer NBA Show.’ He loves Jesus and Dallas, in that order. Texas Forever.”

Jonathan Tjarks

Justin Verrier edits, writes, and talks about the NBA. Previously, he spent nine years as an editor and writer at ESPN. Don’t DM him on Twitter.

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