Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Keith Pompey (@Locked On 76ers) to discuss the significance of Joel Embiid's 3-year $193M contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, why it seems like Embiid is committed for now despite previous speculation on his desire to stay in Philly long-term, which members of the big three has to adjust the most for things to work, who is likely staggered and playing their minutes with the bench unit, Kyle Lowry's role this season and more.

Then, Doug Branson (@Locked On Hornets) to break down why this is a "prove it" season for LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets, what needs to happen for LaMelo to have a succesful year, what new head coach Charles Lee brings to Charlotte, whether or not Charlotte has the "right vets" to instill a new culture, the next evolution for Brandon Miller's game and more.

Lastly, Ben Beecken (@Locked On Wolves) to talk about the looming NBA expansion, whether any cities besides Seattle and Las Vegas make sense, LeBron James' possible bid to become the owner of a Vegas-based team, how an expansion would work, why the Minnesota Timberwolves would be the perfect team to move to the Eastern Conference if two teams are added to the West and more.

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