KAT and Randle Trade Showdown | Darvin Ham BLASTS Lakers | Zach LaVine to Houston?

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves are navigating uncharted waters after the Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle trade. Which team is better positioned for success, and whose issues are harder to fix? Locked On Knicks and Locked On Wolves weigh in on the challenges and opportunities. Meanwhile, Darvin Ham speaks candidly about his tumultuous time with the Lakers, pointing fingers at management for mishandling the roster. Was he unfairly scapegoated, or does LA’s playoff failure rest solely on him?

We also dive deep into the trade rumors swirling around Zach LaVine. Could the Rockets, with their stellar defense, land the Bulls’ star for a playoff push? And what’s the cost? Hayes and Matt debate whether Jalen Green is worth the gamble for Chicago. Plus, we discuss how the Timberwolves’ defensive resurgence has earned them the moniker "D-Wolves" and what’s behind their recent hot streak.

Finally, the crew tackles some big questions: Are fans and analysts overreacting to the NBA’s three-point revolution and declining ratings? And what wild ideas are NBA fans buying into with no evidence? 

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