The weekend of basketball wrapped up Sunday with some huge performances from all of the NBA's biggest stars. In Dallas, Luka Doncic scored 44 points on the way to beating the Orlando Magic. Donovan Mitchell scored 38 for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their win over the New York Knicks, and Jourdan Black joins our Locked On NBA hosts from around the league to tell you all you need to know from the day on Locked On Game 2 Game: NBA. In other action, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Malcolm Brogdon led...
Oct 31, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Adam Armbrecht ( @Locked On Nets ) to discuss the Brooklyn Nets disastrous start to the NBA season, including their most recent loss against the rebuilding Indiana Pacers with no Myles Turner. What's been the most disappointing thing about the Nets season so far? How concerning is Ben Simmons' play? How much more of Kyrie Irving's off-court issues can Brooklyn handle before cutting ties completely? Then, Brad Rowland ( @Locked On Hawks ) stops by to discus...
Oct 31, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Dallas Mavericks faced off against the Brooklyn Nets for the first time this season Thursday, and the Mavs rode a Luka Doncic triple-double to a win over Kevin Durant and Brooklyn. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to an upset win over the Los Angeles Clippers, and Steph Curry showed up in a big way for the Warriors in a win over the Miami Heat. After the night in basketball, Daniella Bruce and our Locked On local experts from around the league tell you everything you need to know from...
Oct 28, 2022•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Both the Brooklyn Nets and LA Clippers lost their third straight game on Thursday night, begging the question: Are we concerned? Wes Goldberg and Mike Richman ask which team they have more questions about before breaking down the impact of Damian Lillard's injury. Finally, they wrap things by power ranking the top six NBA title contenders. 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 “LOCKEDON15,” ...
Oct 28, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Brooklyn Nets met the Bucks in Milwaukee Wednesday night, and Brooklyn's struggles to start the season continued as Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 43 points and added 14 rebounds in a Milwaukee victory. As the Bucks stayed unbeaten on the young season, Daniella Bruce and our Locked On NBA hosts tell you everything you need to know from the night in basketball on Locked On Game 2 Game: NBA. In other action, the Cleveland Cavaliers won at home with a big performance from young star Evan Mobley,...
Oct 27, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a win against Kevin Durant & the Brooklyn Nets with a dominate 4th Quarter run by The Greek Freak. Then the Philadelphia 76ers drop to 1-4, what's wrong with Joel Embiid, James Harden, and company? Nick Angstadt @Locked On Mavericks & PatTheDesigner @Locked On Bulls breakdown the night in the NBA including Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers before playing Count It Up where they count up the most intere...
Oct 27, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first game of the season Tuesday night by taking down the Los Angeles Clippers, while a shorthanded Pelicans team beat the Mavericks and Luka Doncic without Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. After a light night of games in the NBA, Daniella Bruce and our Locked On NBA hosts tell you what you need to know from the night in basketball on Locked On Game 2 Game: NBA. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Oct 26, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Klay Thompson was ejected for the first time ever as the Golden State Warriors lost to the Phoenix Suns. Was this the matchup that should have been the Western Conference Finals last year? Hosts Jake Madison ( @Locked On Pelicans ) and John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) give you their takeaways from the game. Plus, The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks without Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. Should the Mavs and Luka Doncic be concerned? And does Cade Cunningham need more help f...
Oct 26, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Memphis Grizzlies came to play when the Brooklyn Nets visited Tennessee Monday night. Memphis stars Ja Morant and Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies to a win over Kevin Durant and the Nets with 38 points each. After the action in Memphis and everywhere else in the NBA, Daniella Bruce and our Locked On NBA hosts tell you everything you need to know from the day's action on Locked On Game 2 Game: NBA. In other action, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics took their first loss of the season to the C...
Oct 25, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) and David Ramil (@dramil13) run down the nightly slate of games around the NBA, including Ja Morant's big night over Kevin Durant and the Nets, the Bulls mounting a big comeback against the Celtics and the defensive struggles for some teams like Denver, Minnesota and Miami...can they figure it out soon? 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 “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll...
Oct 25, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the weekend came to an end, three of the best point guards in the game showed up in a big way. Donovan Mitchell, Stephen Curry, and Damian Lillard all led their teams to weekend wins, and Kainani Stevens brings our local experts from Locked On NBA to recap everything from the day's games on Locked On Game 2 Game: NBA. In other action, the Utah Jazz continue to beat good teams and took down the New Orleans Pelicans (without Zion Williamson or Brandon Ingram). The Charlotte Hornets won with the...
Oct 24, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Mike Richman ( @Locked On Blazers ) to discuss the Portland Trailblazers strong 3-0 start to the season, including a pair of back-to-back 41 point nights from Damian Lillard. How has post-surgery Dame looked to start the year? Are the Blazers getting enough from their supporting cast? What do the Blazers need to do to better utilize Jerami Grant? How has rookie Shaedon Sharpe looked to start the season? Then, Darian Vaziri ( @Locked On Clippers ) stops by ...
Oct 24, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Mares and Wes Goldberg break down the two TNT games from Thursday night. Kawhi Leonard makes his much anticipated debut as the Clippers beat the Lakers. And Joel Embiid goes O-fer in the 2nd half against the Bucks. Plus, 5 over reactions from week one in the NBA that are completely crazy but maybe, kinda believable. 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 🎧 Googl...
Oct 21, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the first full slate of the NBA season, players around the league made their presence known in their debuts. Rookie Paolo Banchero scored more points in his first NBA game than anyone since LeBron James, while Jaden Ivey impressed on the other side for the Detroit Pistons. The Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks at the last second in Arizona, and Zion Williamson led the way to a New Orleans Pelicans win over Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets. Kainani Stevens and our Locked On NBA hosts ta...
Oct 20, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Phoenix Suns completed at 22-point comeback against the Dallas Mavericks, Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies beat the New York Knicks, and more NBA game breakdowns. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) breakdown how Devin Booker & (not) Chris Paul beat Luka Doncic & Christian Wood. What happened to the Mavs in the 2nd Half? How did DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls beat Jimmy Butler & the Heat without Zach LaVine? How ...
Oct 20, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The biggest stars on the Boston Celtics came ready to play for the opening night of the season, with both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scoring 35 points on the way to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Later, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors dismantled LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers for a win that wasn't as close as the final score indicated. After the first night of games in the NBA, Kainani Stevens and our Locked On NBA hosts go over everything you need to know from the night on ...
Oct 19, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Opening Night of the NBA is here! Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the Boston Celtics to a big win over James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers. Hosts Jake Madison ( @Locked On Pelicans ) and Tony East ( @Locked On Pacers ) debate whether or not they are the best duo in the NBA. Plus, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors embarrassed the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. Is this Lakers team in trouble? Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://b...
Oct 19, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil preview opening night for the 2022-23 season, including what winning in Boston would mean for the Sixers, if the Celtics can make a statement, and what if the Lakers actually won? Plus, our new weekly segment, "The On-Off Split" and what we're looking forward to this 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 “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order....
Oct 18, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Cleveland Cavaliers add Donovan Mitchell in one of the biggest offseason moves of the NBA, the New Orleans Pelicans get Zion Williamson back on a long-term extension, the Minnesota Timberwolves help Anthony Edwards by bringing in Rudy Gobert. They, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors with Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet are all teams on the rise this 2022 NBA season. Get everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA season here with The Ultimate Pr...
Oct 18, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are primed for tanking runs in 2022 with Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson set to be the top two selections of the 2023 NBA Draft. Will the Rockets be able to pair Jalen Green with these future stars? What about Paolo Banchero and the Magic? Meanwhile, some believe the Jazz, who firesold Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, could still be a postseas...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Cyrus Saatsaz ( @Locked On Warriors ) to discuss the Warriors giving both Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole contract extensions, plus a check-in on the vibes after the Draymond Green situation. Does Wiggins have one of the best current NBA redemption arcs? Why was extending Wiggins AND Poole the right move? Could the Warriors actually get a luxury tax break under the new CBA down the line? Then, Ben Beecken ( @Locked On Wolves ) stops by to discuss the debut...
Oct 17, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, and Detroit Pistons are all eyeing a chance to take a step forward as a Play-In team. For the Hornets and LaMelo Ball, they'll look to advance following a return. Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons hope to make their appearance as well while the Sacramento Kings look to build off of recent momentum. Get everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA season here with The Ultimate Pro Basketball Preview. Presented...
Oct 14, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Among the NBA championship favorites, who *doesn't* really have a chance? What needs to break right for Joel Embiid or Giannis Antetokounmpo to win MVP? Does anyone on the Celtics really have a chance at DPOY? Will LeBron James, Steph Curry or Kevin Durant have a better season? Instead of choosing what's right, Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares choose what's wrong in our season preview edition of NBA One's Gotta Go! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that taste...
Oct 14, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brooklyn Nets Big 3 Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, & Ben Simmons were on display. Lebron James & Anthony Davis play with the Los Angeles Lakers' new cast. Then Donovan Mitchell & Darius Garland faced off against Dejounte Murray & Trae Young what will the new Cleveland Cavaliers & Atlanta Hawks backcourts look like? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss the new faces in new places around the NBA. Then they discuss James Harden want...
Oct 13, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast With Paolo Banchero looking good in preseason are the Orlando Magic a surprise team this year? Hosts Jake Madison ( @Locked On Pelicans ) and John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) compare the Magic to the Detroit Pistons. Plus, are the vibes around Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets all wrong? And with LaMelo Ball injured should the Charlotte Hornets just start a rebuild? Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/38tvHKs 🎧 Audacy https://bit.ly/3...
Oct 12, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•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•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•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•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...
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