Zion Williamson got the NBA world buzzing with his Instagram dunk video, but did that mean anything significant (and what was up with the floor?). Also, the Milwaukee Bucks started Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez together for the first time since opening night and it was scary good, defensively. John Karalis and Tony East discuss that, Denver hanging on to beat the LA Clippers, Golden State blowing a fourth quarter lead to the Orlando Magic, and the New York Knicks blowing a game to Trae Y...
Mar 23, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil break down the night in the NBA including the Sixers' getting a feel-good win without Joel Embiid and James Harden. Is Miami's offense good enough to make a playoff run? Luka Doncic had an awful game but he gets some help from his friends in a big win over the Wolves. The Lakers have won two of three and Russell Westbrook... wasn't bad? The Bulls get Patrick Williams and put some distance from them and Toronto. All this and more on Locked on NBA. Support Us By Supporti...
Mar 22, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Andy Kamenetzsky ( @Locked On Lakers ) to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers post-All-Star break performance, Russell Westbrook's polarizing play, LeBron James passing Karl Malone and becoming No. 2 on the NBA All-Time scoring list. Can the Lakers still make a deep playoff push with Russ at his best? Should other playoff teams be afraid of the Lakers in a seven-game series? What's the latest timetable on Anthony Davis' return? Will LeBron catch Kareem in scori...
Mar 21, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Mares and Wes Goldberg are joined by Rafael Barlowe of the Locked on NBA draft podcast to discuss the NBA prospects in the NCAA tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andy Kamenetzky (@KamBrothers) and Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breakdown 12 games in the NBA last night. Luka Doncic passed the game-winning shot to Spencer Dinwiddie who beat Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. What did that shot mean for Dinwiddie and the Mavs? PJ Washington scored 13 points in the 4th quarter to take down Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks in a potential Play-In Preview. The Boston Celtics handled the Golden State Warriors but Marcus Smart’s dust up with Steph Curry, Klay Thom...
Mar 17, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyrie Irving had another big night, scoring 60 points as the Brooklyn Nets cruised past the Orlando Magic. The Miami Heat held off the Detroit Pistons, so Jake Madison and John Karalis discuss whether Miami is a legitimate top seed in the East. And then with two very different situations in each conference, we question whether the play-in tournament is actually working. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store an...
Mar 16, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil break down Monday in the NBA. The Nuggets and Nikola Jokic beat Embiid and the Sixers, but not because of the MVPs but Bones Hyland?! Trae Young goes for 46, Steph Curry goes for 47, and yet the leading scorer of the night went for 13 MORE! KAT drops 60 in a win over the Spurs. The Bucks hold off the Jazz behind Giannis' dominance, the Bulls suffer a bad loss to the Kings, and we go through our awards picks with four weeks left in the season. Support Us By Supporting O...
Mar 15, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Adam Armbrecht (@Locked On Nets) to break down Kevin Durant's FIFTY against the New York Knicks plus the Brooklyn Nets latest timetable on Ben Simmons' return to NBA action. Is Kevin Durant out for revenge after the James Harden situation? Are the Nets a better, more well-rounded team with Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and (eventually) Ben Simmons? When will Ben Simmons suit up for the Nets this season? Then, Jeff Garcia (@Locked On Spurs) jumps in to discuss...
Mar 14, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Adam Mares (Locked on Nuggets) and Wes Goldberg (Locked on Heat) share notes on the two Thursday night NBA games. The two discuss what to make of James Harden's disappointing performance and whether or not was a reminder game from Kevin Durant. Plus, notes on the Warriors-Nuggets matchup, and a look at the tight playoff races and awards races in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 11, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys breakdown all 12 games in the NBA including how the Phoenix Suns shut down the Miami Heat, Nikola Jokic continues his run to another MVP award, and Jalen Green dominated the Los Angeles Lakers in Houston. Nick Angstadt ( @Locked On Mavericks ) is joined by Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ), Alex Wolfe ( @Locked On Knicks ), and a surprise appearance by John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ). 🎧 Follow Every Locked On NBA Show : Linktree.com/LockedOnNBA Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Denver...
Mar 10, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyrie Irving showed why he's worth all the headaches as he dropped 50 points in the Brooklyn Nets victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Darius Garland scored a career high 41 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers get the win over the Indiana Pacers. Hosts Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (John_Karalis) recap the night of action in the NBA and play Real or Fake would Ty Lue actually not play a healthy Kawhi Leonard and Paul George? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out P...
Mar 09, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Luka Doncic and the Mavs get a big win over the Jazz as Luka and Rudy Gobert beef... Cade Cunningham goes for 28 in a win over the Hawks... Russell Westbrook gives impassioned plea to be treated better by the media... Gregg Popovich ties Don Nelson for the most wins, ever... Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic trade massive games as the MVP race rolls on... Are the Sixers the East favorites? Will the Warriors ever win again? And the Blazers started who? Matt Moore and Tony East break it down. Support U...
Mar 08, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by John Karalis (@Locked On Celtics) to discuss Jayson Tatum's 54 point outing, becoming the first player with TWO fifty-point games this season, in a big-time Boston Celtics win against Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving & the Brooklyn Nets. How did Tatum make the 54 look so easy? What's different now compared to earlier this season for the Celtics? How are Jaylen Brown & Tatum proving they can work together long-term? Next, Matt Moore (@Locked On Nuggets) joins to ...
Mar 07, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg and Tony East ask what Kevin Durant's return means for the race in the Eastern Conference and take a look at the top of the standings where the Miami Heat have extended their lead for the No. 1 seed and the Chicago Bulls have tumbled to third place. Then they break down what's gone wrong for the Golden State Warriors and wrap up a fun night of NBA hoops before ranking the dumbest storylines of the season (so far). Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 ...
Mar 04, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys breakdown all 8 games in the NBA tonight including how Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks took down Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat late in the game. ‘Big Dave’ Watson (@BAWLSports) and Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) discuss if the Bucks are still the best team in the East and why the Heat are beatable. How good are Joel Embiid & James Harden together? Then they play COUNT IT UP discussing the funniest and most interesting things in the NBA. Could Malcolm Brogdon & Tyrese Halib...
Mar 03, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tony East and David Ramil take you through Monday's slate of NBA games, including an incredible 52-point performance from Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant, a matchup between the Heat and Bulls that could impacts the Eastern Conference playoff race and if there's any reason for concern about the Brooklyn Nets after another loss. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily ...
Mar 01, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Keith Pompey (@Locked On Sixers) to discuss James Harden's Philadelphia debut over the weekend and how dominant the duo of Harden and Joel Embiid already look. Are the Sixers the team to beat out East now? Is Tyrese Maxey growing into a third star for Philly? What weakness, if any, does this Sixers team have? Next, Brendon Kleen (@Locked On Suns) stops in talk about the state of Suns with Chris Paul set to miss the next 6-8 weeks due to a thumb fracture. H...
Feb 28, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who are the NBA’s worst teams tanking for this year? The Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic are all in a race to the bottom of the standings. Where do they stand and what’s their path back into the playoffs? Jackson Gatlin (Locked On Rockets) is joined by Tony East (Locked On Pacers), Ku Khahil (Locked On Pistons), Philip Rossman-Reich (Locked On Magic), and Rylan Stiles (Locked On Thunder) discuss the tanking teams in the NBA. 🎧 Linktree.com/LockedOnNBA Support Us ...
Feb 27, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast What should the teams in the NBA's No-Man's land do? The hosts that cover the New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, and New York Knicks joined together to discuss gunning for the Play-In Tournament or falling back to Tank. Jake Madison (Locked On Pelicans) is joined by Mike Richman (Locked On Blazers), Gavin Schall (Locked On Knicks), Jeff Garcia (Locked On Spurs), and Matt George (Locked On Kings) to discuss the teams in the middle of the NBA landsca...
Feb 26, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who will make it out of the NBA's Play-In Tournament in the Eastern Conference? Why are the Brooklyn Nets not in the contenders' roundtable?! Can the Boston Celtics hold on to the 6th seed? What can the young Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets do this season What happened the to Atlanta Hawks?! John Karalis (Locked On Celtics) is joined by Doug Branson (Locked On Hornets), Sean Woodley (Locked On Raptors), Brad Rowland (Locked On Hawks), and Doug Norrie (Locked On Nets) to discuss the Eastern...
Feb 25, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who is the best player in the Western Conference Playoff picture: Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, or Lebron James? What can the Dallas Mavericks do after the Kristaps Porzingis Trade? What will the Denver Nuggets look like when Jamal Murray returns? How did Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, and the Minnesota Timberwolves get here? Could Kawhi Leonard and Paul George return for the Los Angeles Clippers? The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling, but how could Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook motivat...
Feb 24, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do James Harden & Joel Embiid make the Philadelphia 76ers NBA Finals favorites? Can Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Milwaukee Bucks back to the title? Why are the Miami Heat being overlooked as contenders? Why are the Chicago Bulls Championship Odds sooooo low? Wait… How did the Cleveland Cavaliers get here?! Wes Goldberg ( @Locked On Heat ) is joined by Kane Pitman ( @Locked On Bucks ), Matt Peck ( @Locked On Bulls ), and Evan Dammarell ( @Locked On Cavs ) to discuss the top teams in the NBA’s E...
Feb 23, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns destined to clash in the playoffs? What are the Memphis Grizzlies capable of this season? Do the Utah Jazz still belong among the contenders? David Locke ( Locked On Jazz ) is joined by Brendon Kleen ( Locked On Suns ), Cyrus Saatsaz ( Locked On Warriors ), and Shawn Coleman ( Locked On Grizzlies ) for a Top of the Western Conference Roundtable edition of Locked On NBA. Why are Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns just not getting respect as the best t...
Feb 22, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Rylan Stiles (@Locked On Thunder), Shawn Coleman (Locked On Grizzlies) & John Karalis (Locked On Celtics) to discuss and breakdown the three days worth of events from NBA All-Star weekend 2022, starting with the revamped Rising Stars Challenge Friday night, into the lackluster set of Saturday night events (minus an exciting three-point contest) and capping things off with an ELECTRIC All-Star Game, in which Steph Curry EXPLODED for FIFTY, shattering multip...
Feb 21, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kane Pitman (@KanePitman) and David Ramil (@dramil13) recap all of Thursday night's game before the NBA heads into the All-Star break. Joel Embiid leads the Sixers with a big win over the Bucks., Luka Doncic had a monster performance in a win over New Orleans. And the Lakers will be without Anthony Davis for four weeks - what does this mean for their playoff chances? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and d...
Feb 18, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys breakdown 11 games in the NBA including Nikola Jokic beating the Golden State Warriors, Lebron James upsetting the Utah Jazz, DeMar DeRozan going off, and Cam Thomas taking down the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. ‘Big Dave’ Watson (@BAWLSports) and Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) discuss the games of the night. What happened to the Utah Jazz? What can the Lakers do without Anthony Davis? Is Tom Thibodeau done with the Knicks? Then they play COUNT IT UP with all the fun things that happen...
Feb 17, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a masterful performance in the Milwaukee Bucks win over the Indiana Pacers. Chris Paul threw lob and lob as the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers. And are the Boston Celtics good now after they destroyed Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers to earn their 9th straight win. Host Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and Tony East (TEastNBA) run through all the game and the biggest stories in the NBA. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Sp...
Feb 16, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andy Kamenetzky joins Matt Moore for a romp around the NBA schedule Monday. The Clippers get a big win over the Dubs despite a big night from Steph. DeMar DeRozan conducts a symphony against the Spurs. The Jazz and Nuggets take care of business, the Blazers catch the Bucks (without Giannis) napping, and Brooklyn gets off the skids. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is...
Feb 15, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Ky Carlin (@Locked On Sixers) to discuss James Harden and Paul Millsap being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond at this year's NBA Trade Deadline. How good will the Sixers be with Harden? What will Joel Embiid & Harden look like together on the floor? How big will the loss of Seth Curry be for Philly? Are the Sixers now favorites in the East? Then, Adam Armbrecht ( @Locked On Nets ) jumps in to discuss the Nets ...
Feb 14, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Mares and Wes Goldberg share notes on a busy NBA trade deadline. What will make the James Harden era a success in Philly? Is Ben Simmons the 2nd most important player on the Nets? Was Luka's career-high a celebration for shedding Kristaps? Plus, the Suns dominate the Bucks. And the top 5 NBA players of the modern era who will NOT be remembered for their time with any one team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
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