After all that drama are Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns actually all good? Or will there be lingering issues? Hosts Jake Madison ( @Locked On Pelicans ) and John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) take a look at what may shake out with the Suns. Plus, do the Miami Heat actually have a good trade package to offer for Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell? And has Steph Curry ever been the best player in the NBA? Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff....
Jul 20, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tony East (@TEastNBA) and David Ramil (@dramil13) take you through the latest news around the NBA, starting in Los Angeles, where Russell Westbrook has fired his agent just days after affirming his pursuit of a title for the Lakers. What happens next with the former MVP? And is there another team interested in trading for Utah's Donovan Mitchell? Has James Harden changed the perception of him around the NBA and can he bring a title to Philadelphia? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Ba...
Jul 19, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) speaks to Alex Wolfe ( @Locked On Knicks ) to discuss the New York Knicks emerging as frontrunners to trade for Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell and what a possible deal would look like. Who has more leverage here, New York or Utah? What is a realistic trade package to give up for a player like Donovan Mitchell? How does haul Utah got for Rudy Gobert impact the market for Mitchell? How far can a core of Mitchell/Brunson/Randle go in the East? Then, Matt George ( @...
Jul 18, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Phoenix Suns matched an offer sheet for Deandre Ayton, so how does it impact their pursuit of Kevin Durant? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares discuss that, as well as why it appears that Donovan Mitchell is on his way to the New York Knicks. Plus, the top second-year and rookie standouts at Summer League. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order....
Jul 15, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The New York Knicks are in deep talks to trade for Donovan Mitchell. Andre Iguodala thinks that Rasheed Wallace would be better than Giannis Antetokounmpo in today's NBA?! And could Kevin Durant head back to the Golden State Warriors? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss the Donovan Mitchell trade situation and if the New York Knicks have the best deal to offer? Then they play COUNT IT UP with the most interesting fun things i...
Jul 14, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz are open to trading star guard Donovan Mitchell. Hosts Jake Madison (@lockedonpelicans) and John Karalis (@John_Karalis) look at why Utah might be trading away their star players and where he could end up. Could the Miami Heat put together the best offer? Do the New York Knicks make sense with a Jalen Brunson/Mitchell pairing? What about a team like the Dalla Mavericks putting him next to Luka Doncic? Plus, will Damian Lillard or Bradley Beal win a title with their current teams? S...
Jul 13, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Pacers are reportedly close to a deal for Deandre Ayton, but what's the hold up? Is this real or a negotiating tactic involving the Suns, the Nets, and the Pacers? Plus, Jabari Smith lights up Summer League and Chet Holmgren has another great game. The take foul is no more and the play-in is here to stay. All this and more on Locked on NBA with Matt Moore and Tony East. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.co...
Jul 12, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Philip Rossman-Reich ( @Locked On Magic ) to discuss first Summer League impressions from the NBA's No. 1 overall pick, Paolo Banchero, and how he's looked for the Orlando Magic. What's more impressive, Banchero's scoring or playmaking? Is lack of rebounding a concern? Why should people be okay with the somewhat inefficient shooting numbers? Is this Summer League RJ Hamptons last lifeline? Then, Rylan Stiles ( @Locked On Thunder ) jumps in to break down Ch...
Jul 11, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Zion Williamson officially signed his contract extention with New Orleans and Rudy Gobert is officially a Timberwolf. Hosts Tony East and Andy Kamanetsky team up to discuss both moves, including the new culture in NOLA, the Wolves going all-in, and free agency value signings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA . Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com a...
Jul 08, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin Durant has reportedly 'gone dark' when other NBA Stars have reached out to him, will he still be traded to the Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors, or stay with the Brooklyn Nets? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss the Kevin Durant trade saga and what could happen once he's moved. Then they discuss the Winners & Losers of NBA Free Agency so far. Finally, they play COUNT IT UP with the most interesting and fun things in the N...
Jul 07, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast While there are clear winners and losers from NBA Free Agency some teams are still wildcards for next year. Hosts Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (@John_Karalis) break down which teams the jury is still out on. Plus, which franchises could benefit from being the 3rd team in a Kevin Durant trade. And they play Real or Fake: Kyrie Irving will get traded from the Brooklyn Nets this offseason. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelli...
Jul 06, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tony East (@TEastNBA) and David Ramil (@dramil13) break down the first few days of NBA free agency and which teams are winners and losers so far. How do the Dallas Mavericks move forward? Are the Boston Celtics the best team in the East? And what's going to happen with DeAndre Ayton, TJ Warren and the players left unsigned? Arcade1Up Locked On (YOUR SHOW) is partnering with Arcade1Up to give away 3 free NBA JAM Shaq machines. That’s right… THREE! These are the guys known for making the incredibl...
Jul 05, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Ben Beecken ( @Locked On Wolves ) to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves acquiring Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert to pair with Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards, and D'Angelo Russell. Did the Wolves overpay for Gobert? How will Gobert and KAT coexist together on the floor? How much does adding Gobert move the needle for this Wolves team? Then, Brad Rowland ( @Locked On Hawks ) stops by to discuss the Atlanta Hawks trading for San Antonio Spurs All-...
Jul 04, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the day NBA free agency was set to begin, Kevin Durant shocked the league by demanding a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Where will he go next, and what does this mean for the era of super teams? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares discuss. Plus, did the New York Knicks get better by signing Jalen Brunson? Bradley Beal and Nikola Jokic sign huge extensions and the Los Angeles Lakers take a different approach to building around LeBron James. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4...
Jul 01, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Atlanta Hawks traded for Dejounte Murray and sent a bunch of draft picks to the San Antonio Spurs, Jalen Brunson is meeting with the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, & Miami Heat, and Deandre Ayton might not get a Max Contract from the Phoenix Suns?! Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss the rumors and move made the night before NBA Free Agency. **This episode was recorded before the Miles Bridges report** Locked On Maver...
Jun 30, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast NBA Free Agency is basically underway with the New York Knicks going hard after Jalen Brunson. Hosts Jake Madison ( @Locked On Pelicans ) and John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) ask are the Knicks being a bit too aggressive? Plus, the Utah Jazz hire Will Hardy to be their next head coach. And what will happen to James Harden, Bradley Beal, and Deandre Ayton in free agency? Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/38tvHKs 🎧 Audacy https://bit.l...
Jun 29, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyrie Irving opts in to this $37 million deal to be "different." What does it mean for the Nets and the teams chasing him? What about Kevin Durant? What about Joe Harris?! Will no one think of Patty Mills?! We want to send Sean Marks whiskey. The Mavericks might lose Jalen Brunson to the Knicks. Is the Jalen Brunson-Knicks-Mavericks triangle a lose-lose situation? Plus, John Wall is headed West and things are weird with the Spurs and Hawks talks. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks...
Jun 28, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Philip Rossman-Reich ( @Locked On Magic ) to discuss the Orlando Magic surprisingly selecting Paolo Banchero No. 1 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft instead of Jabari Smith Jr. Why Banchero over Smith? What does adding Banchero mean for the Magic? Does Paolo Banchero immediately become the "go-to" guy in Orlando? How do the other young pieces fit with him? Next, Matt George ( @Locked On Kings ) jumps in to discuss the Sacramento Kings selecting Keegan Murray f...
Jun 27, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Orlando Magic surprised the NBA world by selecting Duke's Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick in Thursday's draft. What was behind the misdirection? Plus, the Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs come out as big winners of the draft, while the New York Knicks leave us more confused than ever. Wes Goldberg and Brendon Kleen break down a wild draft night and discuss the latest involving Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and why they both might be playing for new teams next season. Support Us By Supp...
Jun 24, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Detroit Pistons wing Jerami Grant was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers to help Damian Lillard. Plus, NBA Trade Rumors are swirling around the NBA Draft. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Richard Stayman ( @Locked On NBA Big Board ) discuss the Jerami Grant trade, what the Blazers will do next, and what the Pistons will do with all their Cap Space. Then they discuss the trade rumor about John Collins and Dejounte Murray. What are the biggest risers and fallers in the NBA D...
Jun 23, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Ultimate NBA Mock Draft 2022 begins as the Locked On NBA local experts make the pick for their teams. Kainani Stevens is joined by Rafael Barlowe & Richard Stayman from Locked On NBA Big Board to breakdown every pick. Audacy Experts like Ryan McDonough and others give their analysis along with the Locked On College hosts who covered these players all year. In this episode, the San Antonio Spurs make their last pick. The Miami Heat add to their rotation. Who will the Golden State Warriors add...
Jun 22, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast ESPN offered up a little clarity at the top of the NBA draft on Tuesday night. John Karalis (@John_Karalis) and Tony East (@TEastNBA) discuss whether the projected order makes sense and whether the Sacramento Kings are about to make a mistake with the fourth overall pick. Plus, why Malcolm Brogdon could be in the middle of a busy trade night on Thursday, and the Nets reportedly being worried about Kyrie irving retiring in the middle of a long contract. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Priz...
Jun 22, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Ultimate NBA Mock Draft 2022 begins as the Locked On NBA local experts make the pick for their teams. Kainani Stevens is joined by Rafael Barlowe & Richard Stayman from Locked On NBA Big Board to breakdown every pick. Audacy Experts like Ryan McDonough and others give their analysis along with the Locked On College hosts who covered these players all year. In today’s episode, the Minnesota Timberwolves find another young prospect to add to Anthony Edwards, KAT, and crew. After a trade on Day...
Jun 21, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyrie Irving is reportedly at "an impasse" with the Brooklyn Nets. Could he be on the way to rejoin LeBron in LA? What about teaming up with Kawhi and the Clippers? Then, there's been weird noise about Paolo Banchero over the last 24 hours going No.1 overall. Why the top three picks in the draft are still uncertain for Thursday's draft. Finally, free agency and trade rumors about PJ Tucker and Rudy Gobert. Is Gobert to Chicago an eventuality? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Che...
Jun 21, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Cyrus Saatsaz ( @Locked On Warriors ) to discuss the Golden State Warriors winning the 2022 NBA Championship and what it means for Steph Curry's legacy, the organization and more. Are the Warriors one of the top dynasties in NBA history? Where does this title rank for the Warriors across the four during the Curry era? How does this ring and Final's MVP impact Curry's legacy? Is Steph top-10 all-time now? Then, Nick Angstadt ( @Locked On Mavericks ) stops b...
Jun 20, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Ultimate NBA Mock Draft 2022 begins as the Locked On NBA local experts make the pick for their teams. Kainani Stevens is joined by Rafael Barlowe & Richard Stayman from Locked On NBA Big Board to breakdown every pick. Audacy Experts Brian Scalabrine, Ryan McDonough, and more give their analysis along with the Locked On College hosts who covered these players all year. In today's episode the Charlotte Hornets have two picks today, do they find a trade partner or a big man? The Cleveland Caval...
Jun 20, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Ultimate NBA Mock Draft 2022 begins as the Locked On NBA local experts make the pick for their teams. Kainani Stevens is joined by Rafael Barlowe & Richard Stayman from Locked On NBA Big Board to breakdown every pick. Audacy Experts Brian Scalabrine, Jimmy Patsos, and more give their analysis along with the Locked On College hosts who covered these players all year. In today's episode the Portland Trail Blazers tried and tired and tried to pull off a trade, how close did they get? The New Or...
Jun 17, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast After beating the Boston Celtics in six games to win the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors have won four of the last eight championships and Steph Curry has four rings. What does this mean for the Warriors dynasty and Curry's legacy? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares break down Golden State's season, Curry's standing in NBA history and how the Celtics build on this Finals run. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/38tvHKs 🎧 Audacy https://bit...
Jun 17, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Ultimate NBA Mock Draft 2022 presented by Audacy begins as the Locked On NBA local experts make the pick for their teams. Kainani Stevens is joined by Rafael Barlowe & Richard Stayman from Locked On NBA Big Board to breakdown every pick. Audacy Experts Ryan McDonough, Jimmy Patsos, and more give their analysis along with the Locked On College hosts who covered these players all year. In today's episode, the Orlando Magic make their selection at number one but Rafael disagrees with the select...
Jun 17, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Dallas Mavericks Traded for Christian Wood, did Luka Doncic get the Center that they needed? Also, Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors & Boston Celtics. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) breakdown how Steph Curry and the Warriors can win the title in Game 6 and how Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics can force a Game 7. Then the Mavs trade for former Houston Rockets center Christian Wood trade news breaks...
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