The Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Miami Heat are all set to seek out and get their revenge after disappointing seasons' end in 2021. Can Devin Booker and the Suns heat up or will the Jimmy Butler and the Heat shine more brightly? MVP Nikola Jokic is a first overall selection in your fantasy basketball drafts while James Harden and Luka Doncic stake their claims as well. Get everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA season here with The Ultimate P...
Oct 11, 2022•58 min•Ep 1321•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore of Locked on Nuggets and David Ramil of Locked on Heat break down the night in NBA preaseason including a standout performance from Jalen Green. Does the Rockets youngster look like a future score or just a future scorer? Plus, why Miami always finds a way to win in adverse conditions, even in preseason. Donovan Mitchell makes his debut, LaMelo Ball sprains his ankle, the Nuggets get off the preseason snide, and there's trade talks between Atlanta and Phoenix. All this, plus Jamal Cai...
Oct 11, 2022•36 min•Ep 1320•Transcript available on Metacast The Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Clippers are the contenders of the 2022 NBA season. Will Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving mesh and bring home a championship after starting in Brooklyn and adding Ben Simmons? Or will Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and the Warriors repeat without much of a fuss. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks won't go down in the East without a fight, but the Celtics came up just short last season. Meanwhile Kawhi Leonard, P...
Oct 10, 2022•51 min•Ep 1319•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Cyrus Saatsaz ( @Locked On Warriors ) to discuss the altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole last week, the leaked video footage, how the team has handled things so far and more. How concerning is it that nobody tried to stop Draymond in the leaked footage? Should people be villainizing whoever leaked the video? How did Draymond handle himself during his presser? Can Poole and Draymond work past this, or is the situation unsalvageable? How did ...
Oct 10, 2022•31 min•Ep 1318•Transcript available on Metacast Has Victor Wembanyama's dazzling performance this week in Las Vegas convinced more NBA teams to tank this season? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares identify sleeper tank teams. Plus, Draymond Green apologizes to the Warriors, LeBron James wants to own a team in Las Vegas and we get our first look at the Trae Young-Dejounte Murray backcourt for the Hawks. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/38tvHKs 🎧 Audacy https://bit.ly/3zmoMil 🎧 Stitcher htt...
Oct 07, 2022•36 min•Ep 1317•Transcript available on Metacast Draymond Green reportedly punched Jordan Poole at Golden State Warriors practice. Is this a big deal for Golden State? Plus, Donovan Mitchell debuts for the Cleveland Cavaliers and MUCH more. Tony East @Locked On Pacers & PatTheDesigner @Locked On Bulls discuss the latest news and results around the NBA. Then they play COUNT IT UP with the most interesting fun things in the NBA including: Victor Wembanyama's stats, Anthony Davis' injury, DeMarcus Cousins' career, and more. Follow the Locked On N...
Oct 06, 2022•33 min•Ep 1316•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA preseason was upstage by two potential future superstars when Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson faced off in a G League showcase Tuesday night. John Karalis of Locked on Celtics and Andy Kamenetzky of Locked on Lakers talk about the game living up to the hype before diving into GM Survey snubs Anthony Davis and Marcus Smart and playing a game of Real or Fake based on GM's picking Luka Doncic for MVP. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tas...
Oct 05, 2022•36 min•Ep 1315•Transcript available on Metacast Tony East ( @TEastNBA ) and David Ramil ( @dramil13 ) break down the latest news and notes around the NBA, starting in Miami with a look at Tyler Herro's $130M contract extension. Can Herro live up to the value of that deal and what are the expectations for him this season? The Lakers were reportedly looking to deal Russell Westbrook as recently as last week - will they find a way to trade him or can Westbrook help bring a title to Los Angeles? Plus, Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray and more players ...
Oct 04, 2022•35 min•Ep 1314•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Doug Norrie ( @Locked On Nets ) to discuss the much anticipated Brooklyn Nets media and how confident fans should be in Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons moving forward. How should Nets fans feel about Durant's commitment level to the team? Was it a good sign to see Kyrie speaking so openly about Brooklyn's problems? Is Simmons in a good spot mentally? Where are guys like TJ Warren, Seth Curry, and Joe Harris at with their injury timetables? Then...
Oct 03, 2022•38 min•Ep 1313•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Mares and Wes Goldberg share which teams in each conference that they are buying and selling their Betonline.net preseason win totals. Plus, power ranking the 5 teams in the NBA with the worst vibes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2022•28 min•Ep 1312•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA has a ton of players making comebacks this season, Ben Simmons, Zion Williamson, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and more. But which player will make the biggest impact? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss the players making comebacks in the NBA that will make the biggest impact. Then they play COUNT IT UP with the most interesting fun things in the NBA including: PatBev & his caps, Kevin ...
Sep 29, 2022•32 min•Ep 1311•Transcript available on Metacast Are the Phoenix Suns in trouble if Deandre Ayton hasn't talked to head coach Monty Williams since the Game 7 meltdown? Host Jake Madison ( @Locked On Pelicans ) and John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) take a look if the Suns might find themselves out of the playoff picture. Lonzo Ball is having another surgery, what does that mean for the Chicago Bulls this season? And John gives us an update on the Boston Celtics after the Ime Udoka scandal. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buf...
Sep 28, 2022•34 min•Ep 1310•Transcript available on Metacast The Nets meet with the media for the first time since their summer drama ended, and everyone's trying to make sense of a weird situation. Matt Moore and David Ramil debate whether a positive vibe is possible for Brooklyn given the personalities involved. The Celtics are also trying to get themselves together after the Udoka Scandal rocked their preseason. Can that derail Boston or will they persevere? Then a look at the most optimistic teams Monday including the Pelicans and Rockets, and teams w...
Sep 27, 2022•43 min•Ep 1309•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) to discuss Boston Celtic's head coach Ime Udoka being suspended for the 2022-2023 NBA season + Robert Williams missing the first 8-12 weeks of the season. Is Udoka gone for good or is a return down the line possible? How does Udoka's suspension impact the team and the culture he built in Boston? Who is interim head coach Joe Mazzulla and what does he bring to the table? How do the Celtics cope with the absence of William...
Sep 26, 2022•35 min•Ep 1308•Transcript available on Metacast The Top 10 most valuable players according to Betonline are Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Jayson Tatum, and Stephen Curry but who is the MOST valuable? As we prepare for the start of the NBA season, Locked On and BetOnline give you the Top 50 NBA players moving the lines this season. This is not your normal Top 50 -- this is a list of the top players moving the betting lines of NBA games this season, according...
Sep 25, 2022•16 min•Ep 1307•Transcript available on Metacast Ja Morant and Trae Young surprise some with their rankings, Kawhi Leonard is not in the Top 10, and Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis also finds himself in the Betonline Top 50 NBA Most Valuable Players list. As we prepare for the start of the NBA season, Locked On and BetOnline give you the Top 50 NBA players moving the lines this season. This is not your normal Top 50 -- this is a list of the top players moving the betting lines of NBA games this season, according to BetOnline. Kainani Ste...
Sep 23, 2022•14 min•Ep 1306•Transcript available on Metacast Ime Udoka is facing a suspension from the Boston Celtics because of a relationship with a co-worker. Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares break down the latest details and what this means for the Celtics and the Eastern Conference. Plus, Ben Simmons says the Philadelphia 76ers didn't offer him enough support and the Utah Jazz trade Bojan Bogdanovic to the Detroit Pistons. 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 p...
Sep 23, 2022•34 min•Ep 1305•Transcript available on Metacast Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks have two players in the 20s, the Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown makes his appearance, and @Locked On Raptors is not pleased with where Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam is ranked. As we prepare for the start of the NBA season, Locked On and BetOnline give you the Top 50 NBA players moving the lines this season. This is not your normal Top 50 -- this is a list of the top players moving the betting lines of NBA games this season, according to BetOnline. Kainani S...
Sep 22, 2022•15 min•Ep 1304•Transcript available on Metacast The Phoneix Suns are up for sale after Robert Sarver's suspension. Boston Celtics Coach Ime Udoka is being suspended. Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is not going to be traded, what does that mean for the Los Angeles Lakers trade market? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss Robert Sarver's decision to sell the Phoneix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, what finally made him decide to sell? What does it mean for Chris Paul, Devin Boo...
Sep 22, 2022•34 min•Ep 1303•Transcript available on Metacast All three Minnesota Timberwolves stars Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Anthony Edwards find their way into our Betonline Top 50 Most Valuable NBA Players list, who else will be ranked? As we prepare for the start of the NBA season, Locked On and BetOnline give you the Top 50 NBA players moving the lines this season. This is not your normal Top 50 -- this is a list of the top players moving the betting lines of NBA games this season, according to BetOnline. Kainani Stevens and our Locked On ...
Sep 21, 2022•14 min•Ep 1302•Transcript available on Metacast Draymond Green wants NBA owners to at least vote on terminating Robert Sarver as owner of the Phoenix Suns. Does this put more pressure on the league or will it lead to nothing? Hosts Jake Madison ( @Locked On Pelicans ) and John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) break down the situation. Plus, the Suns want to trade Jae Crowder but is there a realistic deal? And Robert Williams will miss the start of the season for the Boston Celtics. Does this mean they are in trouble? Follow the Locked On NBA Po...
Sep 21, 2022•33 min•Ep 1301•Transcript available on Metacast On today's Locked on NBA, Matt Moore and David Ramil break down the latest report on the CBA negotiations, including discussions of moving back the draft age to 18 and allowing high schoolers to go pro, the idea of a mental health injury designation, the conversation about whether players deserve "equity" in franchises, and the state of relationships between players and fans. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar....
Sep 20, 2022•41 min•Ep 1300•Transcript available on Metacast As we prepare for the start of the NBA season, Locked On and BetOnline give you the Top 50 NBA players moving the lines this season. This is not your normal Top 50 -- this is a list of the top players moving the betting lines of NBA games this season, according to BetOnline. Kainani Stevens and our Locked On NBA hosts tell you all you need to know from the first 10 names on our list, from No. 50 all the way up to No. 41. The Golden State Warriors land three players in the first ten on our Top 50...
Sep 20, 2022•15 min•Ep 1299•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Brendon Kleen ( @Locked On Suns ) to discuss Robert Sarver's 1-year suspension and $10 million fine after an almost year-long investigation into the Phoenix Suns organization was started by the NBA last November. Was the suspension and fine enough, or should Adam Silver and the NBA have strived to do more? Could this be the beginnings of Sarver being forced to sell the Suns and Mercury? How will this situation impact the Suns on-court success? Then, Brian ...
Sep 19, 2022•43 min•Ep 1298•Transcript available on Metacast What do the Golden State Warriors have to do to repeat as NBA champions? Can the Boston Celtics get over the hump and can LA Clippers stay healthy enough to win it all? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares ask and answer the biggest questions for the NBA's top championship contenders. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/38tvHKs 🎧 Audacy https://bit.ly/3zmoMil 🎧 Stitcher https://bit.ly/3ketOcG 🎧 Google https://bit.ly/2XCpI5o Find a Daily Locked O...
Sep 16, 2022•32 min•Ep 1297•Transcript available on Metacast Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver was suspended for 1 year by the NBA and fined $10 million dollars. But was the punishment enough? Hosts Jake Madison ( @Locked On Pelicans ) and John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) recap the news, answer if this is the last we will see of Sarver, if the NBA can force him to sell the team, and what is next for Chris Paul, Devin Booker and the Suns. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/38tvHKs 🎧 Audacy https:...
Sep 14, 2022•33 min•Ep 1296•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and Tony East talk about all the latest happenings in the NBA offseason, including Steph Curry being open to a KD reunion and the possibility of Kevin Durant re-requesting a trade. Danny Ainge had some illuminative and harsh comments about the Utah Jazz team that they just dismantled and why, and Eurobasket presents a quandary for NBA fans while young stars are shining bright overseas just weeks before the start of NBA preseason. All this and more on Locked on NBA. Support Us By Suppo...
Sep 13, 2022•29 min•Ep 1295•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) talks to Locked On Pacers host Tony East about Tyrese Haliburton's future with the Indiana Pacers and what their rebuild timeline is now. Then he brings on Locked On Bulls ' host PatTheDesigner to explain why Chicago Bulls fans should be confident in DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and the team going into next season despite their quiet offseason. Finally, he's joined by new Locked On Grizzlies host Joe Mullinax to discuss Ja Morant's newly defined expectations after the M...
Sep 12, 2022•40 min•Ep 1294•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares do an NBA Futures draft, where they look at every team and make picks based on their young players, draft picks and confidence in their front offices to get it right over the next 5-7 years. Then they rank the best performers in EuroBasket so far. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/38tvHKs 🎧 Audacy https://bit.ly/3zmoMil 🎧 Stitcher https://bit.ly/3ketOcG 🎧 Google https://bit.ly/2XCpI5o Find a Daily Locked On...
Sep 09, 2022•32 min•Ep 1293•Transcript available on Metacast Donovan Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers but there are a ton of ripple effects throughout the NBA, which players and teams are most affected? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss the NBA teams and players most affected by the Donovan Mitchell trade. Then they play COUNT IT UP, counting up the most interesting and funny things in the NBA including: Chelsea Gray, NBA Draft Picks, Eurobasket, Luka Doncic going OFF, ...
Sep 08, 2022•34 min•Ep 1292•Transcript available on Metacast