Happy Friday! Anthony and Adam relive a fun playoff atmosphere in Denver Thursday night and what it means for both teams and organizations. Then, they discuss which organization they would rather be between Denver and Minnesota. They briefly touch on the latest injury news involving Kyrie Irving and then send you into the weekend with a fun game of "would you rather." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 06, 2018•28 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke sits down with Rob Mahoney the host of the podcast Breakaway and the great si.com writer. They discuss some basketball philosophy and then move to what is taking place in the East, the West and a rapid fire run down the awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 05, 2018•38 min•Ep 175•Transcript available on Metacast It was a busy night around the Association, and Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (RedsArmy_John) recap everything you need to know. They then take a look at the playoff standings in each conference, and John talks about a silver lining during Gordon Hayward's injury recovery. Finally, they preview Wednesday's slate of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2018•33 min•Ep 174•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) talk about which coaches are coaching for their jobs in the final weeks of the season and why Chris Webber belongs in the Hall of Fame before previewing Tuesday night's biggest games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 03, 2018•29 min•Ep 173•Transcript available on Metacast Host Josh Lloyd takes a look at the Joel Embiid-less SIxers with Keith Pompey of Locked On Sixers, the Hassan Whiteside situation in Miami with Wes Goldberg of Locked On Heat (9:34), and lastly talks about the Bucks, Jabari Parker, Malcolm Brogdon, and coaching with Eric Nehm of Locked On Bucks (18:03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 02, 2018•28 min•Ep 172•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Friday! Anthony and Adam start by discussing OKC-San Antonio. The Spurs Spursed again. Then, they take you through which teams, players or coaches have the most on the line in the upcoming playoffs and briefly touch on what Joel Embiid's eye injury means for the playoff picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 30, 2018•30 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke is joined by an NBA Scout who comes on the show and gives his take but not his name. They break down the tiers of the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference playoff races. A tough look at Anthony Davis, why Denver is in trouble and don't forget the Clippers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 29, 2018•36 min•Ep 170•Transcript available on Metacast John Karalis & Jake Madison break down a rough night for Western Conference teams needing wins. Plus, how should the NBA and the Kings handle repeated protests that force lockdowns. And.. Kemba Walker makes some interesting comments that put Charlotte in a real bind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 28, 2018•32 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) talk about how the return of Markelle Fultz will help the Philadelphia 76ers in the short term and long term, recap Monday night's games and discuss which of the injured stars will make the biggest difference for their teams in the playoffs before looking ahead to Tuesday night's slate of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2018•29 min•Ep 168•Transcript available on Metacast Host Josh Lloyd takes a look at the Cavs and the reintegration of Kevin Love with Chris Manning of Locked On Cavs, chats with Keith Pompey of Locked On Sixers about the Sixers clinching a winning record (9:54), and talks to Noah Goetzel of Locked On Wizards to discuss John Wall's impending return and the wide-open Eastern Conference (17:59). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 25, 2018•26 min•Ep 167•Transcript available on Metacast Anthony Irwin and Adam Mares discuss Anthony Davis and the Pelicans taking care of business against the Lakers, their favorite playoff matchups and Kawhi Leonard's continued drama with the Spurs. Anthony has a theory on an unintended result of an attempt to keep stars in the cities that drafted them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2018•27 min•Ep 166•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke sits down with the Commissioner of the NBA Adam Silver. They discuss the player's activism and the risk involved, the desire to emulate European Soccer and to have multiple trophies, the modern generation and their consuming habits, foreign fans and how to reach them and the impact on gambling on the NBA. Locke also runs through last night's action and reacts to the comments of Adam Silver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 22, 2018•27 min•Ep 165•Transcript available on Metacast A wild night in the NBA saw some crushing losses for Western Conference playoff teams. John Karalis & Jake Madision discuss that, a shakeup that could cost Stan Van Gundy his front office gig, and how the NBA is starting to take control of all of American basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 21, 2018•30 min•Ep 164•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) recap Monday night's slate of games, including the Cavaliers beating the Bucks with Kevin Love, but without Ty Lue, the Heat winning a double-overtime thriller against the Nuggets, and the Warriors losing yet another star in a loss to the Spurs. Then they talk about how Ty Lue's absence will impact the Cavs and Jimmy Butler possibly returning for the Timberwolves before the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Mar 20, 2018•28 min•Ep 163•Transcript available on Metacast Host Josh Lloyd is joined by David Locke to discuss the surging Utah Jazz, Aliko Carter to discuss the injuries plaguing the defending champion Warriors (10:00), and Sam Packard to talk about the impact the Marcus Smart injury may have in Boston (18:33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2018•27 min•Ep 162•Transcript available on Metacast March Madness is underway but before Anthony touches on that, he takes you through last night's notable results. San Antonio beats New Orleans. Portland topped Cleveland, continuing their winning streak (and another one, by the way). Then, Anthony gives his thoughts on what he's seen in the NCAA tournament and Adam Silver's problematic precedent on tanking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 16, 2018•23 min•Ep 161•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke sits down with ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk about late game 2 point shots, the value of defense, defending where shot comes from rather than shots themselves and then a rapid fire about the East and West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 15, 2018•37 min•Ep 160•Transcript available on Metacast Hosts Jake Madison (@NolaJake) of Locked on Pelicans and John Karalis (@RedArmy_John) of Locked on Celtics recap all of Tuesday night's action in the NBA. They then talk about the Celtics injuries and what that means to the Raptors' chances of being the top seed in the East, and take a look at the Coach of the Year candidates. Finally, the wrap up the podcast by getting you set for Wednesday's games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 14, 2018•26 min•Ep 159•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) recap Monday's games, including the Houston Rockets' win over the San Antonio that dropped the Spurs out of the playoffs. Then they look ahead and talk about if Kawhi Leonard's potential return can save Gregg Popovich's team in time for the postseason. They also discuss the latest injuries to impact the Boston Celtics, and current playoff picture, and preview Tuesday night's biggest games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Mar 13, 2018•23 min•Ep 158•Transcript available on Metacast In today's Locked On NBA, host Josh Lloyd chats with Jake Madison of Locked On Pelicans about the Pelicans and the insane level of play of Anthony Davis, touch down in Portland to talk to Erik Gundersen of Locked On Blazers (8:33) about how Damian Lillard is leading his team and lastly head to Los Angeles to chat with Lucas Hann of Locked On Clippers (17:31) about the way this team has changed their identity as they battle for a playoff spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
Mar 11, 2018•25 min•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast Anthony and Adam watched Spurs-Warriors and took away from the game some bigger picture notes. They also found some hilarity from around the league (including the debut of one of Anthony's impressions). Then, they got into the Kawhi-Spurs situation and finally how vulnerable these Warriors might be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 09, 2018•26 min•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke sits down with ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz to talk the value of defense, when the mid range shot might have value and how he would abolish the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2018•40 min•Ep 155•Transcript available on Metacast Locked on Pelicans host Jake Madison (@NolaJake) recaps all of Tuesday night's action and tells you what you might have missed. He then talks about the importance of mental health in the NBA, and why he doesn't like the aggressive stance the league has taken on tanking. To wrap up he previews Wednesday night's games. Locked on Celtics host John Karalis (@RedArmy_John) will be back next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 07, 2018•24 min•Ep 154•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) recap Monday night's action, including games with playoff implications in the East and another win for the Jazz to draw closer to the eighth seed in the West. Then they talk about the latest drama involving Kawhi Leonard and his shoe deal with Jordan Brand and the NBA's potential solutions to the one-and-done rule before previewing Tuesday's biggest games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 06, 2018•35 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast In today's Locked On NBA, host Josh Lloyd chats with Erik Gee of Locked On Thunder about the inconsistency of the Thunder and the potential of draft eligible players heading to Australia, touch down in Houston to talk to Ben DuBose of Locked On Rockets (14:00) about the best team in the NBA and how this Rockets team differs from past iterations and lastly head to Indiana to chat with Tony East of Locked On Pacers (25:48) about the surprising play of the Indiana Pacers, their tough upcoming sched...
Mar 04, 2018•37 min•Ep 152•Transcript available on Metacast In the second weekly installment of Locked on NBA Friday edition, Anthony and Adam discuss their points from Wolves-Blazers, Josh Hall's odd eating habits, and the injuries that have plagued this NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 02, 2018•30 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke sits down with a Thursday conversation with Mavericks voice Chuck Cooperstein. After Locke, runs down last night's action they turn their focus on the Western Conference. Cooperstein has some strong comments on Russell Westbrook and the Thunder, then the conversation moves to the Rockets and the Western Conference Playoff battle. Then they turn to the Eastern Conference, who is the favorite and who takes the #1 seed? They discuss if the Raptors did enough during the trade deadline an...
Mar 01, 2018•35 min•Ep 150•Transcript available on Metacast Today's edition of Locked on NBA is hosted by Jake Madison of Locked on Pelicans (@nolajake) and John Karalis host of Locked on Celtics (RedsArmy_John). They recap Tuesday's action in the NBA, talk about Anthony Davis's new mindset, the disaster that is the NCAA, before previewing Wednesday's games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2018•31 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Locked On NBA, Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) discuss if Anthony Davis deserves to be an MVP candidate, James Harden's surging Houston Rockets, Ty Lue's predictable offense and then look ahead at Tuesday night's games with playoff implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2018•28 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast In today's Locked On NBA, host Josh Lloyd will get the news on the Kawhi Leonard situation with Jeff Garcia of Locked On Spurs (1:50), touch down in Minnesota to cover the Jimmy Butler injury (12:11) and what it means for the recently surging Timberwolves with Colton Molesky, and lastly head to Toronto, where the Raptors hold the number one seed in the Eastern Conference (25:29) and Sean Woodley discusses the strength of their bench unit and how that translates into the business end of the seaso...
Feb 26, 2018•41 min•Ep 147•Transcript available on Metacast