# The Lakers PRESSURE To Build Luka Doncic A Title Contender | LaMelo Ball Makes Sense In Minnesota

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Podcast: [Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nba-daily-podcast-on-the-national-basketball-association-217331)
Published: 2026-06-28T03:48:50+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Locked On NBA Game Night, Gavin Schall and Ku Khahil draft the most intriguing Western Conference offseasons. They kick things off with the Minnesota Timberwolves’ shocking trade for LaMelo Ball, questioning its implications for Anthony Edwards and the franchise’s direction.

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