Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective LaMelo Ball Open To Trade? Lakers Shakeup + 2025-26 Small Sample-Size Theater
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Nov 21, 2025 Kevin Pelton, ESPN analytics writer, joins to discuss LaMelo Ball's potential trade value amid talks of a Charlotte shakeup. He dives into LaMelo’s shooting struggles and injury history. The conversation shifts to the Lakers' front office changes and implications for scouting. Later, they explore Houston's high-efficiency offense, OKC’s ambitious 70-win goal, and the Rookie of the Year race, analyzing standout performances from VJ Edgecombe and Cooper Flagg. The balance of power between the Eastern and Western conferences is also scrutinized.
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Laker Buss Family Shakeup
- Brian Windhorst recounts the Buss family shakeup after the Mark Walter sale and Jeanie Buss's role in firing siblings.
- He suggests the move was personal and done with
Unusual Timing Of Lakers Scouting Purge
- Firing most of the Lakers' scouting staff in November is unusual because it's scouting season.
- Windhorst reads the timing as a vindictive move likely tied to internal family dynamics and new ownership.
Rockets' Offense Bucking Three-Point Trend
- The Houston Rockets rank first in offensive rating despite being last in three-point attempts.
- Their efficiency is driven by an unusually high three-point accuracy and emphasis on offensive rebounds and bigs.