Dunkin' with Dom Episode #154: NBA Western Conference Post-Offseason Outlook, including the Lost Lakers, GS Embraces Youth, DEN/LAC Comebacks, the Wild Card Wolves, and (much) more with Jose Cobiella

Published: Sept. 20, 2022, 11:27 a.m.

Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the offseason smoke settling, it's time to look ahead to the 2022-2023 season. In the second of a two-part segment, Jose and I will be sharing our thoughts on the most important signings, trades, and draft selections for the Western Conference. Additionally, we'll also contextualize our discussion in terms of the Western Conference playoff picture and give a rough estimate of next year's standings. Topics include Golden State embracing their young guys, Deandre Ayton's uncertain future with Phoenix, the Nuggets and Clippers becoming early championship favorites, Minnesota going all-in on Rudy Gobert, Portland's retooled roster around Damian Lillard, Dallas and Memphis both losing crucial rotation players, the sleeper Pelicans, why the Lakers' future looks incredibly bleak, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Jose Cobiella

Note: this episode was recorded before the Donovan Mitchell trade to Cleveland.