James Harden has reported to 76ers camp but still wants a trade to the Clippers. What's the latest and what are the 76ers looking for in exchange for Harden? And could Harden still play in Philadelphia this season? Wes Goldberg and Nick Angstadt discuss that and if Joel Embiid's commitment to Team USA makes them the favorites for gold. Then they have their reports from Heat and Mavericks training camps. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta gives you cash back on hundreds of groce...
Oct 06, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast James Harden returns to practice for the Philadelphia 76ers but Sixers fans are down bad... The guys discuss what Sixers, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Chicago Bulls fans have talked themselves into during Training Camps and if they agree with them. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) share what fans have talked themselves into and if they believe it or not. Is the 76ers window closed? Is Russell Wes...
Oct 05, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast James Harden plans to report to training camp for the Philadelphia 76ers but he wants to make things uncomfortable. John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) and Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) try and figure out how this situation ends. Plus, Real or Fake: Since the Boston Celtics got Jrue Holiday the Milwaukee Bucks shouldn't have traded for Damian Lillard. And, will Zion Williamson play a full season for the New Orleans Pelicans? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.c...
Oct 04, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast A Tire Fire in Toronto, a Deep-Sixed Sixers Team, and optimism abounding across NBA Media Day. Matt Moore and David Ramil go coast to coast to hit the biggest stories, from LeBron dedicating the season to Bronny, to the James Harden standoff going to the next level, to some shocker quotes in Toronto, and the start of the Dame era in Mia.... er... Milwaukee. We cover as much as we can in this jam-packed media day episode of Locked on NBA. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta gives...
Oct 03, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Kane Pitman ( @Locked On Bucks ) to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks winning the Damian Lillard sweepstakes and acquiring the superstar guard in a 3-team trade to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo by sending out Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, and picks, how the duo compliments each other on the court, what this trade does for the future of Giannis in Milwaukee, and where Giannis and Dame rank as an NBA duo. Then, John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) stops...
Oct 02, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Damian Lillard left Portland with a bad taste in his mouth, according to a new story from Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes. Do new details show that Joe Cronin mishandled his franchise player? And where will Jrue Holiday play next? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares discuss. Plus, if the Bucks should be considered the prohibitive championship favorites and who is the new most loyal player in the NBA? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get fifty percent off your first DoorDash order up to a t...
Sep 29, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Damian Lillard trade happened, Giannis Antetkounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks now add Dame and become the favorites in the NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers got Deandre Ayton, Jrue Holiday, and some draft capital for Dame. The Phoenix Suns moved on from Ayton and now have some questions to answer. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) react to the Damian Lillard trade and what it means for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks....
Sep 27, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Damian Lillard still hasn't been traded and now reports are saying a trade to the Miami Heat is unlikely. Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis( @LockedOnCeltics ) look at possible options for Lillard including a wild 4 team trade. Plus they play Real or Fake: The Warriors should extend Klay Thompson this offseason. And Nikola Jokic gets tons of love in ESPN's NBA insiders poll. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA L...
Sep 27, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Toronto Raptors are reportedly "frontrunners" for Damian Lillard but is that real and what does it mean? Could another team wind up being the one to trade for Dame even though he wants Miami? Would Dame be happy with a team-up with Giannis Antetokounmpo or Joel Embiid? Would it be disrespectful for Portland to trade Dame to the Orlando Magic? Plus, if the Heat don't get Dame, what does their season look like? Will they really be fine this season after losing two starters in free agency? Supp...
Sep 26, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Kane Pitman ( @Locked On Bucks ) to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments regarding his future with the Milwaukee Bucks and his decision to NOT sign a contract extension this summer, how Giannis' comments should be interpreted, the interesting timing of the comments, and what the bar for success is in Milwaukee this season. Then, Mike Richman ( @Locked On Blazers ) jumps in to tackle the latest Portland Trailblazers Damian Lillard trade news,...
Sep 25, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why are NBA teams ignoring the Denver Nuggets model, and who could be the next team to win a championship by practicing patience? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares break down the candidates, and which teams are already eliminated. Plus, could there ever be a Deion Sanders in the NBA, and what players would be involved in a "Quarterbacks"-style documentary for the NBA? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get fifty percent off your first DoorDash order up to a twenty-dollar value when you us...
Sep 22, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast NBA Trade Rumor: The Indiana Pacers & Buddy Hield are finding a trade partner for him, where should Buddy be traded too? What contracts are comparable to what we think Buddy wants? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss the Buddy Hield trade rumors and where the Indiana Pacers guard will end up. Why is Buddy unhappy with the Pacers and his contract? Which players could we compare his next deal to? Then they share some trade idea...
Sep 21, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Damian Lillard and James Harden have been the big offseason stories this summer, but what if nothing actually happens? How are the Miami Heat impacted? Does Portland have the guts to get uncomfortable? Does Daryl Morey have the guts to grovel? John Karalis of Locked on Celtics and Tony East of Locked on Pacers discuss that and then get into whether Malcolm Brogdon and the Boston Celtics are in for an uncomfortable season of their own. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get fifty per...
Sep 20, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast A few teams have "kicked the tires" on Damian Lillard's willingness to be traded somewhere other than Miami, to no benefit. Could a multi-team deal set up the long-awaited arrival of Lillard in Miami? Julius Randle makes a business decision that might forecast an eventual move by New York, but are the Knicks ready to enter another superstar sweepstakes? Plus, the Clippers are good on the James Harden front. Why would they reach that decision and what does it mean for him? Support Us By Supportin...
Sep 19, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Ku Khahil ( @Locked On Pistons ) to discuss NBA Most-Improved Player Award odds going into the NBA season with Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham near the top of the list to win the honors, should former top picks be in the running for MIP, what does Cade need to do to win the award, and dark horse candidates to make a run for it. Then, Rylan Stiles ( @Locked On Thunder ) joins to weigh in on NBA Rookie of the Year odds going into the NBA seas...
Sep 18, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares power rank the loaded Pacific division. Should the Suns or Lakers be considered the favorites to win the division? Can the Warriors bounce back with Chris Paul, or will the Kings surprise us all again? And is there any reason to trust the Clippers? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel This...
Sep 15, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Giannis Antetkounmpo suggested he'd be willing to leave the Milwaukee Bucks?! The Houston Rockets are attempting to trade Kevin Porter Jr. right now?! And Adam Silver discusses the NBA's new Rest Policy. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss Giannis' comments on staying in Milwaukee or not, the Rockets attempting to trade KPJ during this awful saga, and more. Who was Giannis sending a message to? Which team is going to trade fo...
Sep 14, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Draymond Green says the Golden State Warriors can win two more NBA Championships. But is that realistic with the new CBA? Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) break down Draymond's comments and see if the Warriors can actually win another title. Plus, Real or Fake: Chris Paul needs to win a title to cement his legacy. And does Franz Wagner go number 1 in a redo of the 2021 NBA Draft? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?...
Sep 13, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast LeBron James is set to return to Team USA for one last hurrah, to "save" Team USA after their disappointing exit in this year's World Cup, and he's bringing friends. With LeBron looking for one more super team-up on the international stage, is it a publicity stunt or a real show of his dedication to representing his country? And what does it mean for the guys who failed this summer? Luka Doncic is a top-five player in the NBA, but he's not without faults, especially on the whining front. So is L...
Sep 12, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Gavin Schall ( @Locked On Knicks ) to discuss Team USA's disappointing loss to Canada in the FIBA World Cup Bronze Medal Match and their overall underwhelming tournament run after coming in as heavy favorites, as well as what New York Knicks Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett have gained from the FIBA experience and how it hopefully translates to this upcoming NBA season. Then, Andy Kamenetzky ( @Locked On Lakers ) breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers s...
Sep 11, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Team USA lost to Germany in the FIBA World Cup semifinals. Can Team USA turn things around in time for next summer's Olympics? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares discuss before power ranking the Atlantic division. Will the 76ers trade James Harden? What do we think of the Celtics' offseason? Will the Nets and Knicks make the playoffs? And what’s next for the Raptors? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle wi...
Sep 08, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Christian Wood signed with the Los Angeles Lakers to play with LeBron James & Anthony Davis, how does he fit? Then the James Harden saga for the Philadelphia 76ers continues. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss Christian Wood's fit with Lebron & AD on the Lakers. Why is the James Harden saga still going on and what did we learn from ESPN's latest piece on him? Then they pay COUNT IT UP where they discuss Jimmy Butler not cari...
Sep 07, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rich Paul says LeBron James is more of a GOAT than Michael Jordan because things have been harder with the 24/7/365 news cycle and social media. Hosts Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) debate whether that is true or not and then look at how the NBA can often isolate players like Zion Williamson and others. Plus, they play Real Or Fake: Guys like Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgous-Alexander will carry their strong play in FIBA the the regular season. Follow & ...
Sep 06, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anthony Edwards is making a breakout name for himself with Team USA, so of course people think he needs to demand a trade. We talk whether you can be a star in any NBA city, the role of players in shaping the discourse, and what makes teams attractive to players. Team USA loses to Lithuania and they have a big problem. Can they solve it in order to win Gold? Plus, a discussion of the role of media and whether they should root for the team they cover. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddo...
Sep 05, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Philip Rossman-Reich ( @Locked On Magic ) to break down Team USA's first loss in FIBA World Cup action to Lithuania 110-104, why the USA Team struggled, how the FIBA competition benefits young stars who haven't played much "meaningful" basketball yet, and what has stood out from Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero so far. Then, Matt Moore ( @Locked On Nuggets ) stops by to talk about MVP betting favorites heading into next NBA season with Denver Nugg...
Sep 04, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joel Embiid? Giannis Antetokounmpo? Bradley Beal? Zion Williamson? Locked On Pacers host Tony East and Locked On Nuggets host Adam Mares discuss which stars could be on different teams within the next two years before ranking the NBAs divisions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LO...
Sep 01, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Each year just about 2 teams get back to the NBA Playoffs. Why will the Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, and New Orleans Pelicans make the playoffs again? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Mike Richman each share 2 teams they think will make the NBA Playoffs next year after missing it the year before. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks will be back in the playoffs this year ( please, for me, this is Nick from Locked On Mavs... if they don't make the playoffs wh...
Aug 31, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Simmons is feeling healthy and like his old All-NBA self as he gives an interview to Andscape. Hosts John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) and Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) debate whether Simmons can get back to playing like he used to. Then they play Real or Fake: The Brooklyn Nets will trade Simmons this season. Plus, Canada is dominating the FIBA World Cup behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Could the Canadians win the gold medal? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link....
Aug 30, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is the NBA really deserving of calling the Finals winner "World Champions?" Track star Noah Lyles doesn't think so. We debate the semantics and nuance of whether the Nuggets or any NBA champ is really a "World Champion." Brandon Ingram is struggling for Team USA. Is this about his game, his approach, the style of FIBA basketball, or some combination of all of the above? We talk about how sometimes hoopers have to shift their games to make a difference in international competition, how Ingram can...
Aug 29, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wolves Star Anthony Edwards Dominating For Team USA | Eastern & Western Conference Play-in Stock Watch Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Ben Beecken ( @Locked On Wolves ) to discuss Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards' dominant play for Team USA Basketball this offseason, what kind of a year four leap ANT should take, and how high of a ceiling do the Wolves have with a healthy Karl Anthony-Towns back in the lineup. Then, Adam Armbrecht ( @Locked On Nets ) jumps in for so...
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