LeBron James announced during the ESPYs, to nobody's surprise, that he will return for his 21st season. What does that mean for the Lakers and who are the biggest threats to the Nuggets in the West? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares get together to discuss. Plus, the most "mid" teams in the NBA and the most fun Pascal Siakam trade destinations. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free Yeti style tumbler. You won’t want to...
Jul 14, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Damian Lillard trade saga continues but how would it affect an NBA Title Bet? Who's most likely to win the NBA Title next year: Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat?! Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) make their case for how a Damian Lillard trade would change the NBA Titles odds and more. If the Miami Heat get Lillard would they be the favorites in the NBA? Who should win MVP? Will Victor Wembanyama run ...
Jul 13, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast With no strong trade offers on the table are James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers stuck together for the coming season? And how does it impact Joel Embiid? John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) and Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) try and parse if Zion Williamson has figured it all out with the New Orleans Pelicans, and then they play Real or Fake: Las Vegas and Seattle are the correct expansion cities. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?sid=YouTube Loc...
Jul 12, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast NBA Trade Rumors: The Toronto Raptors could trade Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, or another team. The Detroit Pistons extend Isaiah Stewart's contract. And Victor Wembanyama bounces back among NBA Summer League Standouts. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Tony East discuss the NBA Trade Rumors around Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers. Where will the Raptors trade Siakam? Why did the Detroit Pistons extend Isaiah Stewart's contract? Who are the biggest NBA Sum...
Jul 11, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Jeff Garcia ( @Locked On Spurs ) to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s much anticipated San Antonio Spurs debut, how different he looked from Game 1 against the Hornets to Game 2 against the Blazers, and how he’s handling expectations so far. Why did Victor struggle so much in the Spurs first Summer League game? How did he turn things around in in Game 2? How impactful has has Wemby been defensively? How is he handling the lofty expectations so far? Th...
Jul 10, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Damian Lillard’s agent is trying to talk teams that aren’t the Miami Heat out of trading for Lillard. Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares talk about if Lillard will get his way and get to the Heat, and if his agent's actions are out of bounds. Then they take a look at the NBA offseason do-nothingers. What teams hurt themselves the most by doing nothing? Finally, Victor Wembanyama makes his Summer League debut on Friday night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by...
Jul 07, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Dallas Mavericks traded for Grant WIlliams, does it make Luka Doncic & the Mavs better? What were the most underrated moves of NBA Free Agency so far? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss the Grant Williams trade to the Dallas Mavericks, the most underrated NBA Free Agency moves, and more. What is the Mavs' next move after trading for Grant Williams? What did the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz, and Cleveland Ca...
Jul 06, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Now that NBA free agency has settled down is Jaylen Brown the next big domino that needs to fall outside of Damian Lillard or James Harden? Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) look at which players still need to find a home and if Brown will be back with the Boston Celtics. Plus, what are the Cleveland Cavaliers doing with rumors around Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen? And Real or Fake: You should buy all the Chet Holmgren stock Follow & Subscribe on all Pod...
Jul 05, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Damian Lillard drags on as the Heat continue to leverage the Blazers. Should Portland just do right by Dame no matter the return? What's the downside for them if they don't? James Harden potentially could remain in Philadelphia with the Sixers refusing to trade him. What does that mean for Joel Embiid? Plus, we give winners and losers from free agency. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at bet...
Jul 04, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast NBA Rumors & NBA Free Agency continue, will Damian Lillard end up with the Miami Heat? Where will James Harden be traded? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) is joined by Howard Back to discuss NBA Trade Rumors around Damian Lillard & James Harden. What happened to finally get Lillard to request a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers? Is there any trade partners for the Philadelphia 76ers to send Harden to? How did the Houston Rockets do in Free Agency after signing Fred VanVleet, Dill...
Jul 03, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Mike Richman ( @Locked On Blazers ) to discuss Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard officially requesting a trade, what happens next, and why the team still gave Jerami Grant a 5-year contract. Why did Dame finally request a trade? Why would Portland still sign Grant to a 5-year deal knowing the trade request was coming? What's the most realistic trade outcome if Portland sends Dame to Miami? Are there any other teams that could be potentia...
Jul 03, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Philadelphia 76ers are working to trade James Harden. What happens next in Philly? Plus, where will Kyrie Irving land this offseason? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares go around the league, play free agent match-maker and rank the offseason's most volatile teams. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US ...
Jun 30, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA is in Free Agency Mode. The Chicago Bulls signed Nikola Vucevic, where are they going? What's next for the Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, and more? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss their Most Interesting NBA teams including: the Chicago Bulls who re-signed Nikola Vucevic, the Los Angeles Clippers who waived Eric Gordon and may be shopping Paul George, the Atlanta Hawks who might make another cut(?), and can F...
Jun 29, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Miami Heat have tough decisions to make if they want to keep winning around Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) and Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) take a look at if their entire offseason centers around trading Kyle Lowry. Plus, they play Real or Fake: Should Chris Paul be starting for the Golden State Warriors. And will a team make a big mistake because the whole CBA hasn't been released? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/...
Jun 28, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Ramil of Locked on Heat and Matt Moore of Locked on Nuggets break down the John Collins to Utah trade. Why did the Hawks dump his salary? What does Utah get in the deal, and can they make a three-big lineup work? Will there be more Atlanta trades? Then, a look at whether the clock is starting or already ran out on a potential Damian Lillard trade demand. Will the Heat have to include Tyler Herro in the deal? Where's the best location for Lillard to have a shot at a title? Plus, a look at t...
Jun 27, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast NBA Free Agency Rumors: Could Damian Lillard finally be on the move for the Portland Trail Blazers? Is Draymond Green 100% staying with the Golden State Warriors now that Chris Paul has been traded for Jordan Poole? Should we read into the Minnesota Timberwolves re-signing Naz Reid and expect a Karl-Anthony Towns Trade? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) is joined by Howard Beck to discuss all the NBA Free Agency Rumors and the trades that happened last week before the Draft. Is a Dami...
Jun 26, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) to discuss the Boston Celtics three-team deal with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies that landed them Kristaps Porzingis, but cost them Marcus Smart. Why was this a trade the Celtics felt they needed to make? What will losing Smart do to this team? What does Porzingis provide that Boston was missing? Who is the projected starting five currently? What are Boston's plans for Grant Williams in free age...
Jun 26, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Victor Wembanyama is officially the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. What does this mean for the San Antonio Spurs, and who were the biggest winners on draft night? Wes Goldberg is joined by draft expert Richard Stayman from New York to react to the biggest stories of the draft, Damian Lillard's future in Portland and break down the Warriors' decision to trade Jordan Poole for Chris Paul. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo cod...
Jun 23, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Boston Celtics traded for Kristaps Porzingis, the Memphis Grizzlies acquired Marcus Smart, and the Washington Wizards got Tyus Jones in a Trade. Who did the best? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) breakdown the Kristaps Porzingis, Marcus Smart, & Tyus Jones Trade and what it means for the Celtics, Grizzlies, and Wizards going forward. Then they play COUNT IT UP disussing the most interesting and fun things in the NBA this week ...
Jun 22, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast So instead of trading Damian Lillard to the Miami Heat, the Portland Trailblazers are putting together a package to acquire Bam Adebayo? Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) laugh at the absurdity of the rumor. Plus, updates on a potential Zion Williamson trade, is Kyle Kuzma the best free agent a team could get, and all NBA Championship winning coaches get tattoos like Michael Malone from the Denver Nuggets Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 http...
Jun 21, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Blazers are on a timeline to upgrade the team before the NBA Draft. Can they find the right combination to put a winner around Damian Lillard and if they don't, will Lillard opt out? A look at the Zion Williamson situation in New Orleans and what it means for that franchise to fail once again with a marquee star, plus Draymond Green opts out. Will he return to the Warriors and if not, who is going to want him at this age, for that many years, at his price? All the latest NBA rumors on Locked...
Jun 20, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Howard Beck joins the show to discuss the Bradley Beal trade to the Phoneix Suns. Is he the right fit with Kevin Durant & Devin Booker? Was that all the Washington Wizards could get in a trade? What happens next for Deandre Ayton, Kristaps Porzingis, and Kyle Kuzma? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) is joined by Howard Beck to discuss the Bradley Beal trade to the Phoenix Suns, what it means for them going forward, and if the Washington Wizards made a bad move. Are Beal, Booker, Duran...
Jun 19, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Brendon Kleen ( @Locked On Suns ) to discuss the Phoenix Suns making yet another blockbuster deal to bring Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal to the desert for Chris Paul. What will the rest of the deal ultimately look like? How does a Devin Booker and Bradley Beal backcourt work? What does this do for the Suns title chances? What does this move say about Suns new owner Matt Ishbia and the direction of the team? Does this mean Deandre Ayton is...
Jun 19, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast After selecting more players than expected the Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets each look to have won the draft. How did other teams like the San Antonio Spurs, who selected Victor Wembanyama and the Orlando Magic who left everyone scratching their heads do in this first-round NBA mock draft? Locked On's NBA Mock Draft Special is here and it's bigger than ever! Led by the dynamic trio of NBA expert Kylen Mills, NBA Draft expert Rafael Barlowe, and College Basketball expert Isaac Schade at the anchor ...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Another huge move by the Utah Jazz has them feeling like they’ve won the NBA Draft. At long last Keynote George is a first-round NBA Draft pick. But does the team that drafted him have the space to take advantage of his talent? The Brooklyn Nets still land a player they like even after trading back. Locked On's NBA Mock Draft Special is here and it's bigger than ever! Led by the dynamic trio of NBA expert Kylen Mills, NBA Draft expert Rafael Barlowe, and College Basketball expert Isaac Schade at...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Assuming the Los Angeles Lakers hold on to LeBron James along with Anthony Davis this offseason, Jett Howard might be joining their roster. GG Jackson and Jalen Hood-Schifino find their NBA homes while the New York Knicks make a big move. Locked On's NBA Mock Draft Special is here and it's bigger than ever! Led by the dynamic trio of NBA expert Kylen Mills, NBA Draft expert Rafael Barlowe, and College Basketball expert Isaac Schade at the anchor desk; alongside dozens of local Locked On team exp...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz land an interesting addition to their surprisingly good 2022 roster while the New Orleans Pelicans focus more on play surrounding Zion Williamson than replacing him. The Atlanta Hawks also grab another big man to take some pressure off of star Trae Young. Locked On's NBA Mock Draft Special is here and it's bigger than ever! Led by the dynamic trio of NBA expert Kylen Mills, NBA Draft expert Rafael Barlowe, and College Basketball expert Isaac Schade at the anchor desk; alongside doz...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards make big moves that stand out for different reasons. With Bradley's Beal's future in question in DC, the Wizards waste no time landing a top talent with their NBA lottery selection while many are left scratching their heads over a questionable selection in Orlando. Episode 2 of the Locked On NBA Mock Draft special brings twists, turns and trades shaking up the top-10. Locked On's NBA Mock Draft Special is here and it's bigger than ever! Led by the dynamic...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson highlight Locked On’s 2023 NBA Mock Draft special! The San Antonio Spurs luck into another generational prospect while the Charlotte Hornets waste no time grabbing the big name they need. Overtime Elite and the G-League Ignite rewrite NBA Draft Top-5 history and the Thompson Brother, Amen Thompson, and Ausar Thompson both fly off the board. Locked On's NBA Mock Draft Special is here and it's bigger than ever! Led by the dynamic trio of NBA expert Kylen Mills...
Jun 15, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast NBA Rumors: Bradley Beal is working on a trade with the Washington Wizards, where will he go? Will the New Orleans Pelicans trade Zion Williamson to the Houston Rockets or Charlotte Hornets for their 2023 NBA Draft Picks? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss the NBA Trade Rumors around Bradley Beal, Zion Williamson, and more. Where will Bradley Beal be traded? What can the Washington Wizards get for Beal in a trade? Should the...
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