Chris Ryan, Kevin O’Connor, and Danny Chau go through all 30 NBA teams to decide whether or not their respective offseasons were a win or a loss, starting with the Lakers’ blockbuster signing of LeBron James and the effect it has on the Pacific Division (0:23). They explain why the 76ers are in a tough spot within the revamped Atlantic Division (5:53) while pinpointing the drama in Minnesota as a strong reason for chaos in the Northwest (13:00). The group discusses the Bulls and their new young talent (20:02), the Rockets defense’s heavy losses, the ripple effects to the Southwest Division (24:38), and the promising future of the lengthy Orlando Magic (30:07).
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