Are the Houston Rockets ACTUALLY an NBA Contender? | Luka Doncic’s Revenge Body | NBA Squad Show
Luka Doncic’s stunning transformation has the NBA world buzzing. Is “Skinny Luka” the key to unlocking the Los Angeles Lakers” championship potential?
Jackson Gatlin and the Locked On NBA Squad dive into Doncic’s physical makeover and its potential impact on his game. They explore the restricted free agent market, with a focus on Jonathan Kuminga’s situation with the Golden State Warriors. The panel debates the Houston Rockets’ chances in the loaded Western Conference after adding Kevin Durant, and assesses the Orlando Magic’s rise in the East. Plus, they examine how the Minnesota Timberwolves will cope without Naz Reid.
Tune in for expert analysis on these burning NBA topics and hear why one host is having “an emotional basketball affair” with the new-look Luka.
0:00 Intro: Discussing skinny Luka and NBA topics
5:07 Luka’s transformation and its impact on NBA
15:44 Restricted free agents and contract negotiations
21:22 Houston Rockets’ potential with Kevin Durant
27:31 Magic’s outlook and Eastern Conference standings
33:21 Minnesota Timberwolves’ prospects after changes
39:07 Debating Houston vs Minnesota in rankings
44:28 Orlando Magic’s potential in coming season
49:56 Timberwolves’ playoff performance and future
54:59 Derrick White’s value and impact on teams
58:39 Celtics’ roster changes and future outlook
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by
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