On today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin by lamenting the state of the Michigan Wolverines before jumping into a discussion of the preseason MVP odds. Topics include: a thinner group of genuine contenders this year (5:00), the factors working against the Warriors (8:00), the Celtics and the return of Gordon Hayward (15:00), James Harden's regular seasons vs. the playoffs (23:00), the Sixers as the new Thunder (28:00), and Giannis and LeBron as the favorites (40:00). From there they talk through next year's candidates for a breakout season (45:00), including Jamal Murray, D'Angelo Russell, DeJounte Murray, Nikola Jokic, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart. At the end (58:00): checking in with Ben's favorite general manager and talking through the new Hogwarts LEGO set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices