Guest host Matt Moore ( @HPBasketball ) welcomes in Ben Golliver ( @BenGolliver ) from the Washington Post for an in-depth discussion after Wednesday night's games. How did Luka Doncic make that shot? Was it a good shot? Was it A shot? Why are the Bulls so terrible since the trade for Nikola Vucevic and how much of it can be blamed on Zach LaVine? = Plus, the two talk about the Nets' decision to rest Kevin Durant and others vs. the Sixers and the fallout, why players are so vexed about this seas...
Apr 15, 2021•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets suffered a season ending ACL tear, how does the affect the playoff race in the playoff race in the West? And is a condensed and shortened season partially to blame? Plus it was a full night of action in the NBA. The Jazz and Suns both won to keep leading the Western Conference. Carmelo Anthony looked like his old self but the Portland Trail Blazers fell to the Boston Celtics. Paul George torched his old team as the Clippers beat the Indiana Pacers. Jake Madison...
Apr 14, 2021•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg, Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News and host of Locked On Warriors, and David Ramil, host of Locked On Heat, debate if we're destined for a Lakers-Nets matchup in the NBA Finals. Then they break down the playoff race in the East and discuss Steph Curry passing Wilt Chamberlain as the Warriors' all-time leading scorer. 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 y...
Apr 13, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Josh Lloyd speaks to Wes Goldberg of Locked On Warriors about James Wiseman's knee injury and gives a post-mortem on his rookie season, to Chris Manning of Locked On Cavs covering news across the league about the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the play of the Phoenix Suns, and to John Karalis of Locked On Celtics about Boston's remarkable victory over the Nuggets on Sunday. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCK...
Apr 12, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's Friday edition of the Locked On NBA Podcast, Adam and Anthony take you through the night's games, which included a great one between the Clippers and Suns. From there, they jumped into Adam's NBA portfolio to figure out what to invest in either over the long haul or in the short-term. To wrap things up Adam, offers up a more traditional version of power rankings this week, this time looking at the absolutely insane top of the Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Apr 09, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke and Ben Golliver come together to bring you Locked On NBA. On Today's show What was learned from Phoenix win over the Utah Jazz Chris Paul is simply remarkable Did Dononvan Mitchell prove enough with his 4th quarter and overtime The Denver Nuggets are flawless with Aaron Gordon are they the favorite in the West Brooklyn Nets get Kevin Durant back and they might be unfair Boston wins v. New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 08, 2021•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Steph Curry scored 41 as the Golden State Worries beat the Bucks who were without Giannis. The Denver Nuggets are undefeated with Aaron Gordon who is forming a really nice two man game with Nikola Jokic. Zion Williamson tied a record set by Shaquille O'Neal. Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (@RedsArmy_John) recap the night of action in the NBA. 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 ...
Apr 07, 2021•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg of the Mercury News and Locked On Warriors and David Ramil of Locked On Heat ask where the Dallas Mavericks stand in the Western Conference after Monday's win over the Utah Jazz. Then they discuss if the Brooklyn Nets should be careful with James Harden's hamstring, Paul Pierce getting fired from ESPN, Jalen Suggs' NCAA Tournament run and the Golden State Warriors' struggles. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go...
Apr 06, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast How has Aaron Gordon fit in Denver? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit , Locked On Mavericks ) is joined by Matt Moore ( @HPBasketball , Locked On Nuggets ) to discuss AG's fit in Denver next to Michael Porter Jr, on the wings, the weakness of the Nuggets, and why Nikola Jokic should win MVP. Then Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris , Locked On Mavericks ) joins to breakdown the Dallas Mavericks' rise back into relevance in the Western Conference Standings, Luka Doncic's next level, and what the Mavs are capab...
Apr 05, 2021•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam and Anthony start the show with a tour through the night's games, which featured an absolute beat-down of the Clippers at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. That result offered a perfect segue into the second segment, in which Adam got to brag about his level of confidence in this Nuggets squad. To wrap things up, Adam ranked his top five (with a couple honorable mentions) forces of nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 02, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke and Washington Post's Ben Golliver come together for the Thursday Edition of Locked On NBA * Has the West become a two team race for the #1 seed, Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns * Are the Utah Jazz really historically good? * Nikola Jokic is the lead MVP candidate but why not Damian Lillard or Luka Doncic The West dominance over the East is ugly again The Portland Trailblazers or the Dallas Mavericks will play a play in game and would be the 4th best team in the East Learn more about your...
Apr 01, 2021•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast People are already in an awful hurry to move Zion Williamson out of New Orleans. John Karalis & Jake Madison discuss why market size shouldn't matter anymore. Also, the next TV deal is rumored to potentially TRIPLE what the NBA makes. Why the NBA needs to figure out how to avoid a free-for-all in 2025. And the Clippers collapse against Orlando headlines the night in the NBA. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.c...
Mar 31, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg of the Mercury News and Locked On Warriors and David Ramil of Locked On Heat discuss if the buyout market is ruining the NBA. Then they look at why the Celtics continue to struggle, Blake Griffin's impact in Brooklyn and try to appreciate Russell Westbrook before asking if Rockets GM Rafael Stone was being honest when he said he would do the James Harden trade over. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtb...
Mar 30, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Josh Lloyd speaks to Adam Armbrecht of Locked On Nets about Brooklyn signing LaMarcus Aldridge and how that can fit, to Matt Peck of Locked On Bulls about the Bulls pushing their chips in by acquiring Nikola Vucevic on Thursday, and to Philip Rossman-Reich about the Magic burning it all to the ground. 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. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place t...
Mar 29, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore steps in for Adam Mares, who chose the best possible time to take a vacation. On today's show, Matt and Anthony start by recapping the games, then jump into a fun conversation on whether the title picture has changed now that the trade deadline is behind us. To wrap things up, Matt power ranks the 10 most impactful trades made (or not made) today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke and Ben Golliver of the Washington Post connect to break down the action and pending trade deadline Kyle Lowry's last night in Toronto where does he end up Would Aaron Gordon make the Denver Nuggets a title contender Can the Clippers find a way to get a point guard? Should the Celtics sit this out or can they become a contender? Who are the buy out players that move the meter? Is making a move folish in this covid climate of the nba? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Mar 25, 2021•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast One more day to go to the NBA trade deadline and Locked on NBA covers it all. Should the Miami Heat or Philadelphia 76ers go after Kyle Lowry? What about Victor Oladipo of the Houston Rockets? Will the Boston Celtics trade for Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic? Should the Portland Trail Blazers finally go all-in? And would the Knicks even pick up the phone if someone called about Julius Randle? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy b...
Mar 24, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg of the Mercury News and Locked On Warriors and David Ramil of Locked On Heat discuss the players who can have the biggest impact at the trade deadline. Then they look at how the Hornets move on without LaMelo Ball, the latest Nets injuries and discuss why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is worth building around. 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 you...
Mar 23, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Josh Lloyd speaks to David Ramil of Locked On Heat about Miami's slow start, strong form, and then their current losing streak and how Trevor Ariza could fit in, to Anthony Irwin of Locked On Lakers about LeBron James' ankle injury and how the Lakers can handle that, and to Kane Pitman of Locked On Bucks, about Milwaukee's acquisition of PJ Tucker and how he fits into the Bucks' system. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code ...
Mar 22, 2021•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam and Anthony open up this really fun show by taking you through the night's games. From there, they dive into some of the most insane (mad, if you will) statistics from this month thus far. They finish with another fun power rankings from Adam -- this time featuring the top scientists from throughout the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 19, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke and Washington Post's Ben Golliver come together for the Thursday Locked On NBA PJ Tucker traded to the Milwaukee Bucks what will the impact be Milwuakee Bucks get a late game win over the Philadelphia 76ers with big plays from Giannis Luka Doncic puts it on the Clippers whose offense was brutal Celtics fall on both ends of a back to back Grizzlies and Heat set back basketball Can LaMarus Aldridge help anyone? Where does Denver sit in the West landscape Learn more about your ad choic...
Mar 18, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Damian Lillard dropped 50 and willed his team to another big comeback win while the Boston Celtics looked better but still lost to a very good Utah Jazz team. John Karalis and Jake Madison have that and the night in the NBA covered. Plus, LeBron James buys into the Boston Red Sox 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. BetOnline AG There is on...
Mar 17, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg, of the Mercury News and Locked On Warriors, and David Ramil, host of Locked On Heat, open the show by discussing if Immanuel Quickley should remain the Knicks' starting point guard. Then they debate if the Magic should blow it up at the tr ade deadline and if Giannis Antetokounmpo is deserving of MVP consideration. Then the talk about the buzzing Hornets, the Kings on the trade block, Joel Embiid's MVP case and CJ McCollum's return to the Trail Blazers. Support Us By Supporting Our...
Mar 16, 2021•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Josh Lloyd speaks to Doug Norrie of Locked On Nets about Kevin Durant's hamstring injury, to Tony East of Locked On Pacers about Caris LeVert's return to NBA action, and to Rylan Stiles of Locked On Thunder on the wonderful coaching job of Mark Daigneault. 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. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Beto...
Mar 15, 2021•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam and Anthony take you through a loaded slate of games to start, then look back on the time that's passed since the NBA shut down a year ago. They also discuss the light punishment for Meyers Leonard given what he said and then offer up this week's power rankings -- in which Adam gives his top five players who could use a change of scenery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 12, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Which team is the best landing spot for LaMarcus Aldridge? Guest host Matt Moore (@HPBasketball , Locked On Nuggets) welcomes Ben Golliver from the Washington Post to set the stage for the second half of the NBA season. The two share their thoughts on the news LaMarcus Aldridge could soon be traded, what his legacy in San Antonio is, and where he might fit best. Then the pair discuss the increase in fan attendance as vaccination continues nationwide and the effect that may have on games as the s...
Mar 11, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Myers Leonard dropped anti-Semitic slur, and the NBA has to respond. John Karalis & Jake Madison discuss what the proper punishment might be. Also, have 3-pointers hit "critical mass?" What the future may hold for the 3-point shot. And, mid-season awards as we prepare for the second half. 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 “LOCKEDON20,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG...
Mar 10, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can anyone in the East beat the Nets? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) and David Ramil ( @dramil13 ) share their lingering thoughts from the All-Star Weekend, Blake Griffin signing with the Nets, if Brooklyn should be the overwhelming favorite to win the East, and if any of the trade rumors are real. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers cbdMd Visit cbdMD.com to receive 20% OFF your next order when you use the promo code NBA at checkout. Built...
Mar 09, 2021•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Did the new One-Day All-Star format work? Nick Angstadt (Locked On Mavs) and Jackson Gatlin (Locked On Rockets) breakdown All-Star Weeknight, Giannis Antetokounmpo winning MVP, Steph Curry winning the 3-Point Contest, and more. If the Skills Contest was an actual appetizer which one would it be? Has the 3-Point Contest overtaken the Dunk Contest as the best event or was it just an off year? There was a clear hierarchy in the All-Star game for Team Lebron, but does that tell us anything about thi...
Mar 08, 2021•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam and Anthony take you through a loaded NBA slate on the last night of games before this All Star Weekend. From there, they preview the game itself by breaking down each team's strengths. They finish the show with Adam's latest power rankings, this time listing the top five things he's looking forward to most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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