The guys share NBA Trade Rumors for all 30 teams (in varying degrees) on NBA Trade Deadline Day. It's the MOST FUN NBA show in existence. ‘Big Dave’ Watson (@BAWLSports) and Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) discuss the Los Angeles Lakers losing again, if Russell Westbrook should be dealt, and who would possibly accept him in a deal? Will the Ben Simmons for James Harden trade actually happen and who would be making the bigger mistake? The Sacramento Kings saw the debut of Domantas Sabonis, could the...
Feb 10, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA trade deadline started early on Tuesday with two big deals going down. Domantas Sabonis was traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Sacramento Kings and CJ McCollum was traded from the Portland Trailblazers to the New Orleans Pelicans. Hosts Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and Tony East (TEastNBA) break down the two big deals. Then they talk about the James Harden situation and why the Brooklyn Nets need to at least consider trading him at the deadline. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple h...
Feb 09, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil break down the Monday slate in the NBA. The Suns keep rolling over shorthanded Chicago. Are they a juggernaut? Miami does some rolling of its own over the Wizards and their starters when together are great. An impressive performance from Toronto. Is LaMelo Ball a great player or just a fun one? The Knicks go Knicksing in Utah, the latest NBA trade rumors, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar....
Feb 08, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Doug Norrie ( @Locked On Nets ) to discuss the Brooklyn Nets losing streak reaching eight straight games and the turmoil surrounding James Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Will Harden still be on the Nets past the trade deadline? What brought the Nets to this point? Should the Nets deal Harden or risk losing him for nothing this offseason? What is the breaking point for Brooklyn? Then, Charles Mockler (@Locked On Clippers) joins to discuss the LA Cli...
Feb 07, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares recap a fun Thursday night in the association. The battle of LA came down to the wire but you wouldn't know it from watching Reggie Jackson skip down the court on the final possessions before burying a go-ahead layup. The Atlanta Hawks continue to roll behind Trae Young's 43 points. And the Chicago Bulls completed an improbable comeback...only to fall in OT. Plus, a look at the most impactful mid-season trade acquisitions that are still contributing for the team that ...
Feb 04, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Paul and Devin Booker were masterful as the Phoenix Suns delivered the Brooklyn Nets their 5th straight loss. Hosts Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (@John_Karalis) recap the seven games in the NBA. Gary Trent Jr. scores 30 point again for the Toronto Raptors as they beat the Miami Heat. Nikola Jokic needs some help from the rest of the Denver Nuggets as they lose badly to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns. Plus, Brandon Ingram returns for the New Orleans Pelicans,...
Feb 02, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Sixers didn't have Joel Embiid but they found a way past Ja Morant and the Grizzlies in overtime. The Raptors just keep being the better team as they stop the Hawks' streak (without Trae Young). The Pacers had no one and won, the Cavaliers had no guards and barely won. Steph Curry is back (?) and the Blazers are not. 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...
Feb 01, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Ky Carlin (@Locked On Sixers) to discuss Joel Embiid's dominant stretch of games and growth as a leader for the Philadelphia 76ers plus what the Sixers intend to do with Ben Simmons heading into the NBA Trade Deadline. Is Embiid the MVP favorite so far this season? Are the Sixers a realistic landing spot for James Harden next summer? Is it a mistake to hold onto Simmons past the deadline with the season Embiid is having? How important has Tyrese Maxey's gr...
Jan 31, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Mares and Tony East discuss the two-game Thursday night slate on TNT including the LeBron James-less Lakers falling to the 76ers and ask whether or not it is a LOCK that the Lakers will be in the play-in. Plus, the splash brothers both caught fire in Golden State for the first time in years. All-Star starters were announced. We discuss the surprises and predict who will be the first pick when LeBron and KD select their teams. Lastly, as always on Fridays, POWER RANKINGS. Featuring the top 5...
Jan 28, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Los Angeles Clippers completed the 2nd largest comeback in NBA history in their win over the Washington Wizards, Anthony Davis returned for the Los Angeles Lakers in their win over James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets, and Anthony Edwards dominated the 4th quarter en route to scoring 40 for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hosts Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and Shawn Coleman (@statsSAC) recap a wild night of action in the NBA including the Golden State Warriors looking fearsome and Tim Hardaway Jr brea...
Jan 26, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil break down the Monday night NBA slate with the Suns having to hold off a plucky, shorthanded Jazz team, the Bulls having to do the same vs. the Thunder behind a big night from Big Vuc and the Cavaliers holding off the Knicks. Who is scarier in the playoffs, the Bulls or the Cavs? Plus, why aren't people talking more about the Suns as title contenders? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtba...
Jan 25, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Andy Kamenetzky ( @Locked On Lakers ) to discuss the most recent turmoil surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and head coach Frank Vogel. How flawed is this Lakers team? Is trading Russell Westbrook the solution? Who is to blame for where LA is at right now? Can the talent on this roster overcome the fit issues? How much longer until Anthony Davis returns? Then, Doug Branson ( @Locked On Hornets ) stops by to discuss the Char...
Jan 24, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares discuss the Golden State Warriors' going 5-7 in their last 12 games and if it's time to be worried for Steph Curry and Co., then break down a fun game between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans beating the New York Knicks. Then they look back at some of the best statlines of the season. 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 “LOCKED1...
Jan 21, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys breakdown all 13 games in the NBA on Wednesday night including Joel Embiid's 50 points, Nikola Jokic's 49-point Triple Double, and Luka Doncic's 41-point season high. ‘Big Dave’ Watson (@BAWLSports) and Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) discuss the Brooklyn Nets coach that deflected a ball out of bounds late in the Nets vs Washington Wizards game. How Nikola Vucevic is the x-factor for the Chicago Bulls' chances to go far in the Playoffs. Former NBA Pro Antonio Daniels shares his thoughts on...
Jan 20, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Denver Nuggets made a deal for some shooting, acquiring Bryn Forbes from the San Antonio Spurs. The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves played a tight game at Madison Square Garden while the Golden State Warriors and Detroit Pistons did not play a close one in the Bay. John Karalis and Tony East discuss all that, the reports that Frank Vogel's job is on the line with the Los Angeles Lakers, and whether Paul George's long elbow recovery is going to knock the Clippers out of the playoff...
Jan 19, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day in style as it always does with a full slate of 12 games. Matt Moore and David Ramil break it all down including the Devin Booker Show in San Antonio, Trae Young and the Hawks finally winning a home game, over the champs no less, the Lakers getting the Stanley Johnson Game in a win over Utah, and much, much more. 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 ...
Jan 18, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Shawn Coleman (@Locked On Grizzlies) to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies franchise-best 11 game win streak, the rise of Ja Morant and the overall depth of this team. Are the Grizzlies one of the true contenders this season? What makes Morant so elite? How good have Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane been? Then, Mike Richman ( @Locked On Blazers ) swings by to discuss how the Portland Trailblazers will navigate the trade deadline and the rest of the season aft...
Jan 17, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares share notes on the 5 NBA games on the Thursday night slate and ask whether or not the Warriors should be concerned about their slump? Plus, the 5 injured players who could change the way we look at this year's race to the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast ‘Big Dave’ Watson (@BAWLSports) and Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breakdown every game in the NBA and play COUNT IT UP on some of the big topics in the league. The Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls handily, are the Nets just on another level than the rest of the East? Cleveland takes down the way undersized Utah Jazz, are the Cavs as legit a surprise as the Memphis Grizzlies? Philadelphia is rumored to be including Tobias Harris in trade packages with Ben Simmons, is that a step forward or jus...
Jan 13, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast It was a really fun night of games in the NBA and hosts Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (@RedsArmy_John) recap it all. The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant beat the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry. Does this win make the Grizz a true title contender? Without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George the Los Angeles Clippers came back from 25 points down to beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Devin Booker got into it with the Toronto Raptors mascot and Brandon Ingram hit the game winner ...
Jan 12, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) and David Ramil (@dramil13) break down the action from Monday night's games, including a Jazz team blowing another huge lead, Terry Rozier leading Charlotte over the Bucks and the Celtics winning an ugly overtime game over the reeling Pacers. Plus, will Damian Lillard get shut down for the rest of the season? And is anyone really scared of the Nets at this point? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. G...
Jan 11, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Cyrus Satsaaz ( @Locked On Warriors ) to discuss Klay Thompson's much anticipated return to the Golden State Warriors lineup after more than TWO YEARS away from NBA action. What was the fan reaction? How did Thompson look? What does the rotation look like going forward? Then, Nick Angstadt ( @Locked On Mavericks ) stops in to discuss Luka Doncic's return to the Dallas Mavericks lineup, the Mavs improved defense, Jason Kidd as head coach, Jalen Brunson's ro...
Jan 10, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares react to the New York Knicks' buzzer-beating win over the Boston Celtics and discuss where the Celtics go from here. Then they recap wins by the Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies and look ahead to Klay Thompson's return before breaking down the All-Star Game's first returns and who could rise by next week's voting. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/38tvHKs 🎧 Audacy https://bit.ly/3zmoMil 🎧 Stitcher https://...
Jan 07, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors in Dirk Nowitzki's Jersey Retirement night and the guys breakdown every NBA game on the night. ‘Big Dave’ Watson (@BAWLSports) and Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breakdown every game in the NBA and play a new game called COUNT IT UP where they rank things, share their confidence meter, and more. Nick was in the arena for Dirk's Jersey Retirement and shares what Dirk means to the Mavericks organization. LANCE STEPHENSON scored 20 straight points i...
Jan 06, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast LeBron James had a huge 4th quarter against the pesky Sacramento Kings, but it was a very bizarre finish that stole the headlines on Tuesday night. John Karalis (@John_Karalis) and Jake Madison (@NOLAJake) discuss the officials' decision and the Kings ineptitude down the stretch. Plus, Ja Morant caps a fun game with some clutch play which leads to a Real or Fake question: is Morant the best player in his draft class? Also Real or Fake: Fred VanVleet is an All-Star this season? He made his case (...
Jan 05, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and Tony East break down Monday's night in the NBA... Ja Morant goes electric in Brooklyn in a big Grizz win... The Wizards hold off the Hornets behind a huge night from Kuuuuuuuuuzzzzzz... Trae Young scores 56 but the Hawks can't beat the shorthanded Blazers... Denver struggles in Dallas... the Bulls hold on again... the Jazz win, but why don't things feel good?... All this and more on Locked on NBA. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tas...
Jan 04, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Big Dave ( @Locked On Bulls ) to discuss DeMar DeRozan's INSANE back-to-back buzzer beaters and the Bulls now sitting atop the Eastern Conference. Should DeRozan be in the MVP conversation? How good has Coby White been as a starter? What has been the key to the Bulls defensive success? Then, Sean Woodley ( @Locked On Raptors ) comes through to celebrate the Toronto Raptors finally being healthy and having Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby and Scotti...
Jan 03, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Sixers and Brooklyn Nets battled but the Sixers rode Joel Embiid (and big performances from Georges Niang & Tyrese Maxey) past Kevin Durant and James Harden. Plus, the Milwaukee Bucks cruise past the Orlando Magic, who got a big night from Franz Wagner. And the Wizards and Bradley Beal rolled the Cavs, who are close to bringing in Rajon Rondo. John Karalis and Adam Mares have all that covered, Draymond Green's complaints about Warriors/Nuggets getting postponed, and this week's power ranking...
Dec 31, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg and Big Dave recap an eventual night of NBA basketball, including Ja Morant outdueling LeBron James in the Memphis Grizzlies win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Jaylen Brown's empty potential assists, the Sacramento Kings making a buzzer-beater to beat the Dallas Mavericks and the latest on Kyrie Irving's return to the Brooklyn Nets. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/38tvHKs 🎧 Audacy https://bit.ly/3zmoMil 🎧 Stitcher https://...
Dec 30, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast It was a night of 4th quarter comebacks in the NBA as Steph Curry almost dragged the Golden State Warriors to a win over the Denver Nuggets but it was MVP Nikola Jokic who had a game-saving block. LeBron James closed it out for the Los Angeles Lakers while Russell Westbrook put up a triple double. And Ricky Rubio left the Cleveland Cavaliers game against the New Orleans Pelicans with what looks to be a serious left knee injury. Hosts Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (@John_Karalis) reca...
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