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Kawhi Leonard is back with the Toronto Raptors, and their defense could be TERRIFYING. Meanwhile, Walker Kessler just made his Los Angeles Lakers debut and showed exactly why he could transform their championship hopes.
Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize break down the biggest takeaways from Tuesday night's NBA preseason action on Locked On NBA Daily. First, Kawhi Leonard plays his first game in a Raptors jersey since 2019. Could a defense built around Kawhi and Scottie Barnes make Toronto a legitimate Eastern Conference contender? And how will the two stars coexist offensively?
Then, Walker Kessler makes an immediate impact against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers already have Luka Doncic to lead their offense, but can Kessler's rim protection and rebounding finally give them a championship-caliber defense? Plus, the NBA's newest contract trend: mutual options. Why are players like Payton Pritchard, Brandin Podziemski and Keon Ellis signing deals with a contract structure that barely existed in the league for decades?
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Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & John Karalis break down Kawhi Leonard’s first game back in a Toronto Raptors uniform since 2019 and why the Raptors’ long, bruising defense will be a nightmare for the East. The hosts react to Tyrese Haliburton’s 24-point first half in his return to OKC and debate whether his chemistry with Ivica Zubac can make the Indiana Pacers a top-3 seed. The Oklahoma City Thunder snap a 13-game skid, but Cason Wallace’s three-point shooting looms as a real question in place of Luguentz Dort. The conversation shifts to the Orlando Magic’s modernized offense with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, and why health may matter more than the scheme. The hosts also examine the Cleveland Cavaliers’ flat preseason finale and Peyton Watson’s fit next to James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. They close with Walker Kessler’s Los Angeles Lakers debut, the Golden State Warriors’ young core, and a spicy Portland Trail Blazers take.

0:00 Raptors vs Knicks
6:32 Pacers vs Thunder
14:00 Magic vs Cavaliers
23:51 Lakers vs Warriors
30:15 Blazers vs Kings





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Scoot Henderson flashes breakout potential as Portland Trail Blazers shake up their guard rotation—could a tough decision loom at the trade deadline? Matt Moore and Haize spotlight Scoot’s improved decisiveness and physicality, analyze Kel'elWare’s preseason growth with the Indiana Pacers, and debate how Asa Newell’s expanded role gives the Atlanta Hawks a new spark. Leonard Miller’s versatile scoring puts Chicago Bulls fans on notice, while Minnesota Timberwolves’ Yann Behringer positions himself as Rudy Gobert’s successor.
Kristaps Porzingis’ uncertain return clouds Golden State Warriors’ outlook, raising big questions about frontcourt depth and lineup stability. Is Draymond Green at center a viable solution, or do the Warriors need a bold move? The hosts fire up an urgent discussion on the Sacramento Kings’ woes—will Darius Acuff’s development and trade urgency with Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray be enough to revive the franchise? Don’t miss this sharp preseason analysis and forecast of NBA storylines to watch.
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Nick Angstadt & Andy Kamenetzky break down Chris Finch saying the Minnesota Timberwolves “traded moodiness for giddiness.” They debate whether that line is a shot at Julius Randle and Naz Reid, and whether LaMelo Ball’s joy will hold up once the losses come. The hosts question whether the Utah Jazz’s new core of Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Darryn Peterson and Keyonte George can actually learn how to win. Rylan Stiles reports on Thunder rookies Bennett Stirtz and Aday Mara, and Nick walks through the wild, lost-shoe finish to Thunder vs Hawks. Andy explains the politics of the Portland Trail Blazers backcourt with Damian Lillard, Ja Morant and Jrue Holiday. Eric Slater and Ben Strober recap Nets vs Wizards, including Michael Porter Jr.’s big night, Bilal Coulibaly’s new jumper and Trae Young’s turnovers. The episode closes with Count It Up, covering Jalen Brunson’s STEM flop call, AJ Dybantsa’s Locked On fandom, and the NBA’s longest-tenured coaches.
0:00 Timberwolves vs Knicks
11:59 Spurs vs Jazz
14:28 Thunder vs Hawks
18:59 Blazers vs London Lions
22:39 Nets vs Wizards


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Is Cooper Flagg about to become an NBA SUPERSTAR? The Dallas Mavericks' young phenom put on a show against the Houston Rockets in China, and his preseason performance has everyone asking the same question: Just how big of a leap is coming?

Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize debate Flagg's ceiling for the 2026-27 NBA season after he totaled 22 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and two blocks in 45 minutes across two games. Could he finish the season as a top-20 NBA player?

Then, it's time for an NBA Rookie Watch. AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson have impressed in the preseason, but which rookie will make the biggest immediate impact? The guys make their early Rookie of the Year predictions and spotlight other emerging players. Finally, are the defending champion New York Knicks getting too clever with their payroll? With Miles McBride emerging as a potential trade candidate, the guys debate New York's second-apron strategy.
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