GAME NIGHT: NBA Draft WINNERS & LOSERS | Mavs LAND Flagg | Jazz GAMBLE On Ace Bailey | Pelicans DISASTER Trade?
2025 NBA Draft Shakeup: Winners, Losers, and Shocking Trades
The DALLAS MAVERICKS and ATLANTA HAWKS emerge as big winners in a draft night filled with surprises and controversial moves. Hosts Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) and David Ramil (@Locked On Heat) break down the NEW ORLEANS PELICANS' risky trade, questioning the long-term implications of sacrificing a valuable 2026 first-round pick. The duo analyzes the PHOENIX SUNS' strategic additions and debates whether their defensive-minded picks position them to be competitive enough in a STACKED Western Conference. Plus, they explore the BROOKLYN NETS' unprecedented decision to keep all five first-round selections and its potential impact on player development.
Tune in for expert insights on how the 2025 NBA Draft reshaped the league's landscape and which teams set themselves up for future success.
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