Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson highlight Locked On’s 2023 NBA Mock Draft special! The San Antonio Spurs luck into another generational prospect while the Charlotte Hornets waste no time grabbing the big name they need. Overtime Elite and the G-League Ignite rewrite NBA Draft Top-5 history and the Thompson Brother, Amen Thompson, and Ausar Thompson both fly off the board.

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UPDATE: DURING THE RECORDING, THE TRADE WAS FINALIZED! YOU'LL HEAR ME SAY IT HASN'T YET, THAT'S BECAUSE IT HAPPENED DURING RECORDING!

Detroit Pistons shake up the NBA with a blockbuster trade, sending Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls and acquiring Kevin Huerter, Dario Saric, and a first-round pick swap with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Can this move unlock a new era for Detroit’s playoff hopes, or does Ivey’s departure signal deeper roster questions ahead of the deadline?

Ku Khahil breaks down the inside story on the Ivey trade, the Pistons’ mindset, and the front office’s strategic push for financial flexibility as extensions loom for Ausar Thompson and Isaiah Stewart. Insights cover expiring contracts, potential future moves—especially involving Caris LeVert—and the Pistons’ impressive win over the Denver Nuggets, led by Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren. Don’t miss this candid analysis of Detroit’s trade market realities, locker room dynamics, and their evolving path atop the Eastern Conference standings.

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Detroit Pistons dominate the Golden State Warriors behind Cade Cunningham’s efficient 29-point, 11-assist performance and Jalen Duren’s paint dominance. Can this core’s unique skill sets fuel a late-season surge? Ku Khahil breaks down how Cunningham, Duren, and Ausar Thompson each put their mark on the win, with Thompson’s lockdown defense on Steph Curry turning heads across NBA circles. The show spotlights team chemistry, late-game poise, and what this victory reveals about Detroit’s potential.

Trade rumors heat up as the Pistons weigh moves for Brooklyn’s Michael Porter Jr.—a perfect shooting fit to boost Detroit’s offense—and debate the controversial addition of Miles Bridges. Plus, Daniss Jenkins rejects a new contract offer, raising critical questions about roster decisions ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Get expert analysis on how these developments could shape the Pistons’ playoff pursuit and future blueprint.

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Western Conference powers continue to expose the Detroit Pistons’ biggest flaws as the team falls 114-96 to the Phoenix Suns. Can Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Ausar Thompson carry Detroit through these mounting issues, or is change inevitable before the trade deadline? The Pistons’ bench struggles, lack of consistent three-point shooting, and questionable rotations from JB Bickerstaff all come under fire, especially after Dylan Brooks torched Detroit for 40 points while Jayden Ivey saw just seven minutes of floor time.

Ku Khahil breaks down why Detroit’s starting five held their own but couldn’t overcome the bench’s collapse, why Tobias Harris’ regression is hurting both spacing and rebounding, and how predictable offense is leaving the Pistons vulnerable. Key questions include the future of Jaden Ivey with the team, if the front office will make moves for shooting at the deadline, and whether Bickerstaff’s substitutions are costing Detroit against elite competition.

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Detroit Pistons fans face the ultimate “what if” as Giannis Antetokounmpo hits the trade market—should the Pistons go all-in for the two-time MVP to pair with Cade Cunningham and create the East’s next powerhouse? Ku Khahil explores potential trade packages involving Jaden Ivey, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren, or Ausar Thompson, weighing the cost, timing, and implications for Detroit’s championship window. Would a bold move risk the team’s depth, or is it the path to a long-awaited title?

Shifting to more attainable upgrades, Ku Khahil spotlights under-the-radar targets like Cam Johnson, Rui Hachimura, and Jabari Smith Jr. to boost the Pistons’ offensive firepower without sacrificing their elite defense. Plus, a deep dive into Ron Holland’s promising development at just 20 years old highlights why he’s nearly untouchable in trade talks. Could a strategic addition push the Pistons over the top, or is patience the real key to Detroit’s resurgence?

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Detroit Pistons squeak past a Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets, but warning signs loom large for their playoff hopes. Can Cade Cunningham’s steady leadership and Tobias Harris’ clutch scoring offset glaring issues with three-point shooting and late-game decision-making?

Ku Khahil delivers a candid analysis of the Pistons’ 109-107 win, spotlighting Harris’ fourth-quarter heroics and Cunningham’s error-free play. Key concerns include Detroit’s dismal 19% shooting from deep, reliance on Duncan Robinson and Harris for offense, and questionable choices by J.B. Bickerstaff—most notably, benching defensive standout Ausar Thompson during crunch time. Upcoming matchups against the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors (with potential injury advantages) create a window for momentum, but can the Pistons correct old habits before the playoffs? Don’t miss Ku Khahil’s breakdown of what must change for Detroit’s postseason run to stay alive.

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