Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) discuss what LeBron James signing with Los Angeles means for the NBA and how the Lakers can build around him, and if Lonzo Ball can play with LeBron. Then they talk about what Kawhi Leonard's next move might be, and other free agent news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 02, 2018•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Josh Lloyd chats with Evan Sidery of Locked On Suns about the surprise Trevor Ariza signing, Erik Gee about Paul George and Jerami Grant returning to the Thunder and what it means for Carmelo Anthony, and to Nick Angstadt about the Mavs finally landing DeAndre Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 01, 2018•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this Friday edition of the Locked on NBA podcast, Adam and Anthony predict the way this offseason might play out with five categories: Lock, wish, no-way, dark horse and Hail Mary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 29, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke sits down with Nate Duncan to talk about the upcoming free agency. Nate and the crew at Dunc'd on Basketball just completed their own mock off-season. According to Nate, it is going to be a tough run for some of the agents and players are left with out deals. Locke shares his theories on LeBron and where it all ends up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2018•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Free agency is almost upon us and Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (@RedsArmy_John) take a look at 5 interesting free agents not named LeBron James. And we have our first trade! The Clippers send Austin Rivers to the Wizards in exchange for Marcin Gortat. The hosts break down what that could mean for DeMarcus Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2018•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) recap the NBA's award show. Then they talk about Lance Stephenson entering free agency, LeBron's decision not to hear out free agent pitches and why Thunder fans should be worried about Paul George's weird free agent documentary before discussing what Nikola Jokic's extension means for the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26, 2018•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Josh Lloyd chats with Isaac Harris of Locked On Mavericks about the Luka Doncic trade, Matt George of Locked On Kings about Vlade Divac's decision with the second overall pick, and to Brendon Kleen of Locked On Suns about the number one overall pick, plus the big trade the Suns swung during the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25, 2018•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Friday! Adam and Anthony review the draft with big picture thoughts, best and worst picks, way too early predictions, hot takes and more. They also give their thoughts on the LeBron James situation, which was impossible not to think about as the draft took place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast You've heard all about who the teams might pick, but you haven't really heard about why they might be making the decisions they make on draft night... and it's not always about winning games. John Karalis (@RedsArmy_John) & Jake Madison (@NOLAJake) get into draft philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 21, 2018•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke sits down with the outspoken Jonathan Tjarks of the Ringer. They start at the top of the draft with Tjarks top 5 which has some surprises and then work all the way through the draft to the end of the first round. A comprehensive look at the top prospects as well as those that we are just getting to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2018•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Locked on Podcast Network 5 day mock draft comes to an end with the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks taking picks 25-30. Two of the fan favorites finally going in the draft. Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated gives his player breakdowns and then gives his take on the best player not drafted by the Locked on Podcast Network hosts. In addition Josh Lloyd and Jake Madison give their breakdown of the picks. The Locked on...
Jun 19, 2018•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Locked on Podcast Network mock draft continues with picks 19 thru 24. Will there be surprises jumping up the board? Will Duke's Grayson Allen or Villanova's Donte DiVincenzo come off the board? The draft has moved into the section where the differences are minimal and it is going to be interesting to see who each team likes and who is selected. Reddit AMA at 2pm Eastern to discuss the picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 18, 2018•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Locked on Podcast Network Mock Draft continues with picks 13 thru 18. The Locked on Podcast Network hosts are in the war room making while SI.com's Jeremy Woo gives you player breakdowns after each pick. Jake Madison and Josh Lloyd give their thoughts on what is taking place in the draft. Episode 3 of the Mock Draft is all about the fall of Colin Sexton. The Alabama guard starts to slip and will it ever stop. Dallas trades into the 13th slot to add to their collection of talent. Denver has 2...
Jun 15, 2018•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Locked on Podcast Mock Draft continues with picks 7 thru 12. The local experts on the NBA the Locked on Podcast Network hosts are in their teams NBA Draft Headquarters making picks. Sports Illustrated's Jeremy Woo is giving player breakdowns and Josh Lloyd and Jake Madison are evaluating the picks as they happen. In this episode the Bulls take advantage of a slipping big man, the Cavaliers act as though LeBron is returning, Locked on Knicks puts on a revival while hosting the show, the 76ers...
Jun 14, 2018•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Locked on Podcast Network presents the 2018 NBA Mock Draft with expert draft analysis from SI.com Jeremy Woo plus Locked on NBA hosts Josh Lloyd and Jake Madison evaluate the picks. In the first edition of the NBA Mock Draft we get the 1st 6 picks of the draft. Will Phoenix follow suit and take DeAndre Ayton as everyone expects or will they take the most heralded European ever to enter the NBA Luca Doncic? Will anyone surprise with an unexpected pick and will anyone slip? Find out on the Loc...
Jun 13, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) discuss the biggest factors in LeBron James' free agent decision this summer. Then they talk about why Dwane Casey is a good hire for the Pistons, if DeAndre Ayton going No. 1 in the NBA Draft is a done deal, and the problem with NBA championship parades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2018•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast John Karalis (@RedsArmy_John) and Jake Madison (@NOLAJake) react to the Finals, including a look at Golden State's potential vulnerability moving forward and LeBron James landing spots. They also look ahead to the draft and whether some teams will shake it up by making trades. They also preview Free Agency as the NBA season officially ends and offseason officially begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 10, 2018•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Anthony Irwin and Adam Mares ask whether or not the NBA season will come to a close on Friday night. Later in the show they look around the league in search of the most fun, potential landing spot of LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 08, 2018•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA Playoffs are just about in the rear view mirror. The storylines have been switchability and defense. ESPN's Kevin Pelton joins David Locke to talk about how this impacts the NBA moving forward. What types of players become better in the upcoming years and what stars maybe slips a little as they are not as good at isolation and posting up. Pelton also zeroes in on which players this will impact in the draft and how teams may address play acquisition in the off-season Learn more about your...
Jun 07, 2018•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast John Karalis (@RedsArmy_John) and Jake Madison (@NOLAJake) get into the offensive and defensive adjustments needed heading into Game 3 of the Finals. Plus, as the impending Bryan Colangelo decision looms in Philly, a debate over whether he should be fired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 06, 2018•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) discuss who the MVP of the NBA Finals is so far, the latest regarding Bryan Colangelo's Twitter scandal, and what the Cavs can do to bounce back in Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 05, 2018•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's Friday edition of Locked on NBA, Anthony and Adam react to a crazy game one. It's hard not to feel like an amazing night of basketball was kind of ruined by the call reversal and JR Smith's huge mistake. Still, the questions bears asking: Do the Cavs have a chance? In news you might've missed, the Sixers are investigated Burnergate. The guys figure out where they should go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 01, 2018•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who is a comp for Trae Young that is not Steph Curry? What players worry Sports Illustrated NBA Draft expert Jeremy Woo and who have skills that make him say oh beep? It is a complete breakdown of the NBA Draft with SI.com's Jeremy Woo as the Locked on Podcast Network begins to heat up its draft coverage with the Draft just three weeks away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 31, 2018•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast After two Game 7's the NBA Finals are set! Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (@RedsArmy_John) preview the series and try and figure out a way the Cavs can win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2018•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) recap the Warriors win over the Rockets in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals and talk about what comes next for Chris Paul and Houston. Then they discuss if LeBron James and the Cavaliers have a chance against the Warriors in the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2018•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Josh Lloyd looks ahead to Game 7 of the Western Conference finals with Ben DuBose of Locked On Rockets and Aliko Carter of Locked On Warriors (10:18) and then recaps another magnificent LeBron James performance to advance the Cavs into the NBA Finals with Chris Manning of Locked On Cavs (18:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 28, 2018•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Warriors and Rockets played one of those hideously beautiful playoff classics and boy was that fun. Anthony and Adam celebrate that, then discuss the implications of last night's game. Oh and by the way, LeBron is up against elimination. My goodness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 25, 2018•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Houston Rockets shocked the Warriors by overcoming a 12-point 4th quarter deficit to win at Oracle. Plus, some wild rumors have surfaced about trading Karl Anthony Towns in Minnesota. John Karalis (@RedsArmy_John) and Jake Madison (@NOLAJake) get into it all, plus a preview of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 23, 2018•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) and David Ramil (@dramil13) recap the Cavaliers Game 4 win over the Celtics to tie the series and LeBron James' incredible 44-point explosion. Then they talk about why Luka Doncic should be the top pick in the NBA Draft before previewing Game 4 of Warriors vs. Rockets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22, 2018•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Josh Lloyd chats with Ben DuBose of Locked On Rockets after Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, then talks to Evan Sidery of Locked On Suns about Phoenix winning the number one pick in the 2018 NBA Draft (10:49) and finally checks in on the Bucks with Eric Nehm after the hiring of Mike Budenholzer. (19:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 21, 2018•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast