Western Conference Contenders Or Pretenders? Thunder Too Inexperienced? Did Wolves Add Enough? Mavs Overachievers Last Season?

Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Rylan Stiles (@Locked On Thunder) to discuss why the OKC Thunder should be viewed as legitimate title contenders, who is the bigger addition between Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso, how much does "inexperience" hurt this Thunder team's chances, how OKC matches up with other contenders, and power ranking the Nuggets, Wolves, Mavs, and Thunder.Then Ben Beecken (@Locked On Wolves) stops in to talk about why the Minnesota Timberwolves are legit title favorites, did the Wolves add "enough" this offseason to stay at the top of the West, expectations for rookie Rob Dillingham, matchup concerns with other West contenders, and power ranking the Nuggets, Wolves, Mavs, and Thunder.Lastly Nick Angstadt (@Locked On Mavs) tackles why the Mavs should be favorites to repeat and win the West off their Finals run, what the addition of Klay Thompson means for Dallas offensively AND defensively, what advantage Dallas has over other West contenders, and power ranking the Nuggets, Wolves, Mavs, and Thunder.#Thunder #Wolves #MavsSubscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBAFollow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBASupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/LinkedIn – LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply.BetterHelp – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.eBay Motors – From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.PrizePicks – Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.FanDuel – FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM and add a big win to be your summer bucket list!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)