The Houston Rockets reportedly want to take a step forward and are open to trading Jalen Green, should they? Then the guys discuss why the Chicago Bulls aren't trading Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan. Nick Angstadt @LockedOnMavericks & PatTheDesigner @LockedOnBulls discuss NBA Trade Rumors and players that might get traded: Jalen Green, Zach LaVine, Dejounte Murray... Then they play COUNT IT UP where they discuss the most fun and interesting things in the NBA this week including: Is the 65-Game rul...
Feb 01, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast With just over a week to go before the NBA's Trade Deadline all the trade rumors are flying! Could the Golden State Warriors actually trade away Klay Thompson? What about Chris Paul? Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and Haize (@lockedonbulls) try and make sense of the latest rumors. Plus, what's going on with Zach LaVine? And with Darius Garland back healthy and Evan Mobley playing could the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell make a run to the NBA Finals? And, Sabrina Ionescu and Steph C...
Jan 31, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast We finally got a battle of former MVPs in Denver! Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard take on the champs in altitude with new coach Doc Rivers but the Nuggets prove to be too much. The Wolves outmuscle the Thunder in a game with big playoff implications. The Heat lose again, are they in serious trouble? The Celtics storm back vs. the Pels. Plus, more from a wild night in the Association. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates yo...
Jan 30, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors as we know them done? How did Harrison Barnes(?!) and the Sacramento Kings take another step forward? Then, was Jalen Brunson snubbed as an All-Star Starter? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Adam Mares @LockedOnNuggets breakdown the Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings game, the All-Star Starters, Wes Unseld reassigned for the Washington Wizards, and POWER RANK the Greatest NBA Karen moments of the last few years. 0:00 Warriors vs...
Jan 26, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Phoenix Suns have the longest win streak in the NBA. Do we need to take them seriously as a contender? Plus, the Bucks won their first game without Adrian Griffin, but what can Doc Rivers do to maximize that group? Wes Goldberg and Pat The Designer talk about all of that and Part 2 of Chet vs Wemby on today’s Locked On NBA. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Grammarly When it comes to writing, Grammarly is there to support you from start to finish. With one click, you can easily and easi...
Jan 25, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Milwaukee Bucks fired head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday. John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) and Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) don't think this move was that big of a surprise since there seemed to be issues with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Plus, Terry Rozier was traded to the Miami Heat by the Charlotte Hornets, is this the move that makes the Heat title contenders? And Real or Fake: Officiating has hit rock bottom in the NBA? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.ch...
Jan 24, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joel Embiid is a MONSTER!!! Embiid scores 70 in a win over the Spurs and Matt Moore and David Ramil react to the 9th 70+ scoring performance in NBA history. Karl-Anthony Towns was trending towards history of his own with 44 in the first half but the Wolves somehow lose to the Hornets; did they chase history with Towns too much? Plus, KD was lethal late vs. the Suns, showing why he's one of the best scorers of all time, but does he belong in the Greatest Of All Time Conversation? He thinks he doe...
Jan 23, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Tony East ( @Locked On Pacers ) to discuss whether or not the Pascal Siakam trade was the right "all-in" move for the Indiana Pacers, how Siakam has looked through two games, what the addition of Siakam does for budding superstar Tyrese Haliburton, and if Buddy Hield should be dealt ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Then, Sean Woodley ( @Locked On Raptors ) jumps in to grade and break down the Pascal Siakam trade from the Toronto Raptors side of ...
Jan 22, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anthony Edwards erupted in the second half to lead the Timberwolves over the Grizzlies, the Thunder hold off the Jazz thanks to Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's finishing touches, the Chicago Bulls get a win over thee Toronto Raptors while Zach LaVine auditions for the Lakers, and Jalen Brunson deserves more All-Star consideration. Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares react to a fun night of NBA basketball before power ranking the top five winners from the first half of the NBA season. Suppor...
Jan 19, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Indiana Pacers traded for Pascal Siakam despite the risks. Will he be the perfect pairing with Tyrese Haliburton? What are the Toronto Raptors doing? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) breakdown the Pascal Siakam Trade for the Indiana Pacers & Toronto Raptors. Then they play COUNT IT UP where they discuss the most interesting and fun things in the NBA this week including: What Joel Embiid said to Nikola Jokic, Deandre Ayton gett...
Jan 18, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The latest NBA trade rumors have the Indiana Pacers making a move for the Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam. Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) break down why it makes sense that the Pacers pair Siakam with Tyrese Haliburton. Plus, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid battled Tuesday night with the Philadelphia 76ers besting the Denver Nuggets. And they play Real or Fake with two topics about the Los Angeles Clippers. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 htt...
Jan 17, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil break down Monday's action including the Lakers' big win vs. the Thunder. Is OKC really ready to compete with physical, big teams in the playoffs? Should the Lakers make a trade and what is their trajectory? The Warriors lose in Draymond Green's return to the injury-ravaged Grizzlies. Is this the final straw for this championship core and will the Warriors really miss the playoffs? Joel Embiid dominates the Rockets, is he the MVP front-runner as long as he plays 65 gam...
Jan 16, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Rylan Stiles ( @Locked On Thunder ) to discuss if the OKC Thunder are currently the best team in the NBA, what makes this Thunder team so special, how Mark Daigneault has turned the second youngest roster in the NBA into a contender, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's case for the MVP award, and how active should we expect OKC and Sam Presti to be at the trade deadline. Then, Joe Mullinax ( @Locked On Grizzlies ) drops by to talk about the direction of t...
Jan 15, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast It was a night of blowouts in the NBA, including the Los Angeles Lakers getting routed by the Phoenix Suns. Is Dejounte Murray the answer to LA's problems? Plus, the Cleveland Cavaliers win in Paris and Steph Curry says changes need to be made with the Golden State Warriors. Hosts: Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get your...
Jan 12, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kawhi Leonard signed a $152mil Extension to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers, was it a better deal for Kawhi or the LA Clippers? Then Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics hold off Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves? What happened to Karl Anthony Towns? Nick Angstadt @LockedOnMavericks & PatTheDesigner @LockedOnBulls ask who the Kawhi Extension was better for, react to Boston beating Minnesota, and play COUNT IT UP where they discuss the most interesting and fun things in the NBA thi...
Jan 11, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Los Angeles Lakers got their second straight win so does that mean the pressure has eased off LeBron James and Anthony Davis? Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) look at the Lakers win over the Toronto Raptors. Plus, Erik Spoelstra signs a massive contract extension but is he still not properly paid? And they play Real or Fake: The MVP award will be impacted by the 65 game minimum threshold. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.cht...
Jan 10, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil break down the latest news and action in the NBA. Ja Morant is done for the season. What does this mean for the Grizzlies and the trade deadline? Tyrese Haliburton suffers a bad spill and could miss serious time; should the Pacers make trades to upgrade if Haliburton is out more than a few weeks? The Pacers without Hali stun the Celtics. The Bucks lose to the Jazz and it's time to start asking if this defense can be considered championship viable. The Clippers might ju...
Jan 09, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Andy Kamenetzky ( @Locked On Lakers ) to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers latest struggles, head coach Darvin Ham's reported "disconnect" with the Lakers roster over rotations and decision-making and if firing Ham is the answer, LeBron James' concerning body language, what needs to happen for the Lakers to get back on track, and if their most recent win against the LA Clippers is a sign of turning the corner. Then, Cyrus Saatsaz ( @Locked On Warri...
Jan 08, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo treated NBA fans to a show on Thursday night, Nikola Jokic makes the shot of the season and the Warriors continue to freefall. A wild night of hoops, and Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares break it all down. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hungryroot Hungryroot is the easiest way to get fresh, high-quality food delivered to your door. They’ve got healthy groceries and simple recipes, all in one place. Just go to Hungryroot.com/LOCKEDON , to get 40% off...
Jan 05, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings 2 Overtime thriller ends with Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis, and Paolo Banchero battling. Then, are the Los Angeles Clippers back behind the stellar play of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and yes... James Harden!? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) react to Magic vs Kings, the LA Clippers rebound, and then play COUNT IT UP. How did the Kings hold off the Magic in Double Overtime? How have the Clippers m...
Jan 04, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Boston Celtics. Jake Madison (@LockedOnPelicans) and Tony East (@lockedonpacers) play Real or Fake: The Thunder are title contenders after the win. Plus, is Zach LaVine returning from injury a good thing for the Chicago Bulls? And are the New York Knicks lining up a trade for Dejounte Murray or Karl-Anthony Towns? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hungryroot Hungryroot is the easiest way to get fresh, high-quality food delivered...
Jan 03, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Ramil (@dramil13) and Andy Kamenetsky (@KamBrothers) go through Monday's slate of NBA games, including the debuts of O.G. Anunoby in New York and R.J. Barrett in Toronto and what they bring to their respective new teams. Plus, do the Indiana Pacers have enough or is a trade for Pascal Siakam necessary to go on a deep playoff run? And which team emerges from the Western Conference, as the Jazz, Lakers, Warriors and Rockets all compete for a coveted spot in the playoff standings? Support Us ...
Jan 02, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Gavin Schall ( Locked On Knicks ) to discuss the New York Knicks Trading RJ Barrett & Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby, Malachi Flynn, and Precious Achiuwa, how OG fits on the Knicks, why New York made this trade, and concerns over replacing Quickley’s bench production. Then, Sean Woodley ( Locked On Raptors ) breaks down the Toronto Raptors side of the OG Anunoby trade, why trading OG now makes sense, how RJ Barrett and I...
Jan 01, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Detroit Pistons tied an NBA record for most consecutive losses. And it happened in heartbreaking fashion as they ever so slowly coughed up a 20-point lead to the Boston Celtics, the team with the best record in basketball. Adam Mares and Camille Davis breakdown what happened and share the top stories from an eventful Thursday night in the NBA. PrizePicks This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks. The easiest and most exciting way to play Daily Fantasy Sports. Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedon...
Dec 29, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, & Chet Holmgren carry the Oklahoma City Thunder passed Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, and the New York Knicks. Then Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks got beat by the Cleveland Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, & Evan Mobley... HOW?!!? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Wes Goldberg ( @LockedOnHeat ) breakdown the Thunder vs Knicks game and Jalen Williams' career high in scoring, how the Mavs lost to the "Cavs" and Luka Donc...
Dec 28, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies came back to beat the Pelicans (with some help from New Orleans) and stay perfect since Morant's return from suspension. Can they sneak into the play-in and make some noise? Plus, OKC makes a big statement with their win over Minnesota and Andre Drummond's 20-20 game keeps Chicago's roll going. John Karalis of Locked On Celtics and Andy Kamenetzky of Locked On Lakers discuss all that, whether this run will keep the Bulls from selling, and how their Celtics and...
Dec 27, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA's Christmas Day slate was awesome and chock full of big stories and Matt Moore and David Ramil break it down for you. Luka Doncic goes for 50 with 14 rebounds as he beats his rival Devin Booker and the Suns. KD's unhappy in Phoenix, should they move to DEFCON 3? The Celtics dominate the Lakers in the second half and Kristaps Porzingis might be the missing piece for them. The Nuggets beat the Warriors and Steve Kerr goes OFF on the officials for "enabling" free throw grifting. Jalen Bruns...
Dec 26, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Joe Mullinax ( @Locked On Grizzlies ) to discuss Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s return after his 25 game suspension, the different ways in which Ja impacts the game, and who benefits most from Ja’s return. Then, Ku Khahil ( @Locked On Pistons ) jumps in to explain how the Detroit Pistons have matched the NBA’s longest single season losing streak record, concerns over Cade Cunningham’s future, and who's to blame for what's going on in Detroit...
Dec 25, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s show, The Pistons keep losing. Will they break the record for the longest losing streak in league history? It doesn’t look good for Detroit. Plus, are the Grizzlies with Ja Morant a team we should take seriously? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares talk about a fun night of Thursday hoops and ask if Zion Williamson's non-guaranteed contract is a big deal. 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 w...
Dec 22, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kawhi Leonard is reminding the NBA that he is one of the top players as the Los Angeles Clippers won their 9th straight game, but where do they stack up in the West? Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and Ku Khahil ( @LockedOnPistons ) breaks down how the Clippers can get better after the James Harden trade. Plus they play Real or Fake: Joel Embiid is the early MVP favorite after he dropped 51 points on the Timberwolves. And, should the Cleveland Cavaliers start shopping Donovan Mitchell? Follow...
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