Derrick Rose announced his retirement on Thursday, sparking a debate about whether or not he's a Hall of Famer. Wes Goldberg (Locked On Heat) and Tony East (Locked On Pacers) weigh in before talking about Zion Williamson's summer and plans for a "vengeance" season. Then they make some NBA media day predictions.

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Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Alex Wolfe (@Locked On Knicks) to discuss Karl Anthony-Towns being traded to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Dante DiVincenzo, why the Knicks made this move, how KAT helps NY matchup with the Boston Celtics, sacrificing depth for top-end talent and more.

Then, Ben Beecken (@Locked On Wolves) breaks down the Minnesota Timberwolves side of trading Karl Anthony-Towns for Julius Randle and Dante DiVincenzo, how disappointing it is to see KAT's Wolves tenure come to an end like this, the motivation behind trading a franchise player fresh off a trip to the Western Conference Finals, how Randle and DiVincenzo fit with the Wolves and more.

Lastly, Josh Lloyd (@Locked On Fantasy Basketball) talks about how beginners can get into fantasy basketball this season, how fantasy basketball helps elevate overall basketball fandom and knowledge, best resources for those looking to join leagues, fantasy draft strategy, the top-5 fantasy picks this season, impact of the Karl Anthony-Towns trade on the fantasy world and more.

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Steph Curry knows the Golden State Warriors have an identity but is open to change this season. Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) play Real or Fake on the answer. Plus, did a change of scenery to the Dallas Mavericks set Klay Thompson up for a big season? And should Zion Williamson shoot more from 3, and is Andre Drummond the best rebounder ever?

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The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves are at the forefront, grappling with recent trades and lineup changes with Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks' integration of new players and the Timberwolves' adjustments with Julius Randle are discussed in detail.

In this episode of Locked on NBA, hosts Nick Angstadt @LockedOnMavericks and Camille Davis @LockedOnBucks dive into the early season challenges facing several NBA teams. The conversation shifts to the Los Angeles Clippers, who face uncertainty with player health and team dynamics, and the Phoenix Suns, who are adapting to a new coach and roster changes. The episode also features a segment called "Count It Up," where the hosts humorously debate various NBA topics, including Giannis Antetokounmpo's off-court antics and Andre Drummond's bold claim about his rebounding prowess. Tune in for an engaging analysis of the NBA's evolving landscape.

0:00 Knicks Better with Towns?

6:00 Timberwolves Trade Checks Boxes?

13:02 Clippers Need to Hit Ground Running?

16:50 Suns Need to Work It Out

20:24 COUNT IT UP: Giannis Antetokounmpo...

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NBA Preseason Buzz: Injuries, Strategies, and Surprises

As the NBA preseason heats up, injuries to key players like Trey Murphy, Jaron Jackson Jr., Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis, and Devin Vassell could reshape team dynamics. Will Joel Embiid's focus on playoff health over regular season play alter the Philadelphia 76ers' strategy? Meanwhile, Julius Randle's comments about feeling wanted in Minnesota spark questions about his future with the Timberwolves. Jimmy Butler's no-nonsense approach at the Miami Heat media day hints at a new chapter for the team. Don't miss the hosts' rankings of must-watch preseason games, including Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets.

Tune in for an engaging discussion on how these developments might impact the upcoming NBA season.

Hosts: Wes Goldberg and Tony East

0:00 NBA Injury Impact Analysis

2:16 Celtics' Strategy Without Porzingis

6:00 Minnesota Timberwolves' New Look

11:45 Joel Embiid's Commitment to Playoff Health

14:36 Julius Randle's Commitment to Winning

19:31 LeBron and Bronny's Carpool Speculation

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Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Andy Kamenetzky (@Locked On Lakers) to discuss LeBron & Bronny James historic moment as the first NBA father and son duo to share the court together, how JJ Redick is setting the tone for the Los Angeles Lakers early, specific examples of Redicks early coaching approach and more.

Then, John Karalis (@Locked On Celtics) breaks down why this could be the year Jayson Tatum finally wins the MVP award, an injury update for Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown looking SWOLE and playing with a massive chip on his shoulders, why the New York Knicks are the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics, impact of the Karl Anthony-Towns trade and more.

Lastly, Darian Vaziri (@Locked On Clippers) talks about why the LA Clippers are embracing "vintage" James Harden this season, what the Clippers new play style centered on Harden is likely to look like, updates on Kawhi Leonards health concerns, how good the Clippers are this season with a healthy Kawhi and more.

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