15 in 60 Mailbag (West 12.23.23)

Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference with great questions from listeners:

UTA: Did they blow up the Mitchell/Gobert team too early? What are the trade possibilities?

SAS: Should the Spurs be tanking hard? Would Trae Young be a fit?

SAC: Can they afford Malik Monk? Should they make a lower-level trade for a forward?

POR: Anfernee Simons, point guard?

PHX: What do they need to add in a trade? What’s the concern level right now?

OKC: Will Sam Presti approach adding to this young core differently than the last one?

NOP: Should they look to trade either of their All-Stars? And why the Pels have a high floor

MIN: Yes or no only: Would we have done the Gobert trade knowing what we do now?

MEM: Who do they move to elevate Vince Williams? Should they look to improve this year’s team or is it too late?

LAL: Is Cam Reddish playing well enough to start for a great team? Who are the realistic trade targets?

LAC: Is Ivica Zubac good enough on D to help a deep playoff run?

HOU: When is the Jedi 3-point defense real? How valuable is Ime Udoka vs Stephen Silas?

GSW: Who should the main rotation players be when healthy?

DEN: Discussing Reggie Jackson’s 6th man candidacy and Peyton Watson’s role in the playoff rotation.

DAL: How are they running more this year?