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Jul 28
33m 43s

LUKA 2.0: Is the NBA Ready For Shredded ...

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We're diving deep into a new Men's Health profile that reveals "Luka 2.0," and debating if this newfound dedication was sparked by the Mavericks trading him. More importantly, will losing weight impact the strength-based style that makes him so dominant?

Full article: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a65488151/luka-doncic-body-transformation/

While Luka is making changes, the Los Angeles Lakers are standing pat, and it's drawing criticism. We break down why the Lakers haven't made a significant trade in years, with our panel arguing that the front office dramatically overvalues players like Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura.

Then, we pull back the curtain on our upcoming Locked On NBA Top 100 player rankings. Matt and Haize reveal which players are giving them the most trouble. How do you rank elite talent with major injury concerns like Zion Williamson, Kawhi Leonard, and Joel Embiid? And where does a young phenom like Victor Wembanyama land on the list?

Finally, we settle a debate from Atlanta: who is more important to the Hawks' success this season, Trae Young or Jalen Johnson? We also analyze the Chicago Bulls' decision to extend head coach Billy Donovan, questioning if the franchise is rewarding mediocrity or wisely investing in stability.

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