In a massive game with playoff implications, Kawhi Leonard not only left the game but the arena with thoracic (back) spasms. And after the Los Angeles Clippers loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jake Madison and Tony East worry they could fall out of the 4th seed. Plus, OG Anunoby returned for the New York Knicks as they blew out the Philadelphia 76ers. And the Orlando Magic gave head coach Jamahl Mosley an extension. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel a...
Mar 13, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Suns have won three of four and have real momentum with their stars back. After Kevin Durant goes for 37 in a win over the (short-handed) Cavaliers, are the Suns a real threat if they can find an identity? Plus, the Mavericks get outstanding games from their bigs alongside Luka in another win, the Nuggets storm back against the Raptors, and more. Then, NBA free throws are down, scoring is under control, and grifting is at an all time low. Is the game better with how the officiating has been ...
Mar 12, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Ben Beecken ( @Locked On Wolves ) to discuss Karl Anthony-Towns’ left meniscus injury, how devastating it is considering the Wolves success and long-time playoff series win draught, optimism for KAT to come back early in the playoffs, how the rotation and lineups change without Towns, and Rudy Gobert’s latest officiating incident. Then, Swipa ( @LockedOnNuggets ) jumps in to talk about the Denver Nuggets statement win in a potential Finals previ...
Mar 11, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast What could be an NBA Finals preview was one of the best games of the season, but do the Boston Celtics have any answer for the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares talk about that, Anthony Edwards taking over for the Minnesota Timberwolves and his incredible block, injuries to Karl-Anthony Towns and Ben Simmons and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Our friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV’s with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level...
Mar 08, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Golden State Warriors beat the Milwaukee Bucks. Are Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga and the Dubs back?! Then, how did Domantas Sabonis & De'Aaron Fox beat Lebron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers? Nick Angstadt @LockedOnMavericks & PatTheDesigner @LockedOnBulls breakdown the Warriors vs Bucks and Kings vs Lakers games. Then they play COUNT IT UP where they discuss the most interesting and fun things in the NBA this week including: Chris Paul Guaranteed a Champion...
Mar 07, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Cleveland Cavaliers had another INSANE 4th quarter comeback this time led by Dean Wade who didn't miss a shot in the 4th quarter. Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and Andy Kamenetzky ( @LockedOnLakers ) look at how the Cavs came back and why the Boston Celtics lost the game. Plus, they play Real or Fake: There will be a surprise team in the top 4 of the Western Conference as the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson, and the Phoenix Suns with Kevin Durant both won. And Isaiah Thomas wan...
Mar 06, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil break down the action from Monday in the Association. The Lakers bounce back and beat OKC for a second time behind another dominant inside effort and big shots from D'Angelo Russell. Can OKC be considered legit with their size issues? Why do we believe in the lower-seeded Heat but not top-ranked Thunder? Plus, as the Bucks storm back and knock off the Clippers, how important is coaching in the Eastern Conference and where does Doc Rivers rank? Who would you rather have...
Mar 05, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Andy Kamenetzky ( @Locked On Lakers ) to discuss Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James becoming the first player in NBA history to break 40,000 career points, his career up to that point, whether or not someone else will ever break the record, and the latest injury updates on Gabe Vincent and Jared Vanderbilt. Then, Darian Vaziri ( @Locked On Clippers ) breaks down a potential playoff matchup as the LA Clippers beat the Minnesota Timberwolve...
Mar 04, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Victor Wembanyama cannot be contained, the Denver Nuggets take care of the Miami Heat in an NBA Finals rematch and Stephen Curry scores 31 at MSG as the Golden State Warriors keep rolling with a win over the New York Knicks. Hosts: Wes Goldberg, Adam Mares Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/LOCKEDON Grammarly When it comes to writing, Grammarly is there to support you from start to finish. With one cl...
Mar 01, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lebron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a comeback win over Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, how did he score 19 points in the 4th Quarter?! Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) breakdown Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers, Lebron James' 19 points in the 4th, the Mavs/Suns/Pelicans/Kings Playoff Problem, and then they play COUNT IT UP where they discuss the most interesting and fun things in the NBA. Follow & Sub...
Feb 29, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joel Embiid could reportedly return in late March — if he does, are the Philadelphia 76ers contenders? Hosts Jake Madison and Tony East discuss that before looking at the NBA's scoring explosion and possible rule changes. They close out by talking about Max Strus and his epic game, the Detroit Pistons escaping the NBA's basement, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/LOCKEDON Grammarly When it ...
Feb 28, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Zombie Heat strike again as Miami without Jimmy Butler and a bunch of other rotation players knock off the Kings in Sacramento. The Knicks get saved by a blown call against the poor Pistons, and the Pacers can't get it done against Toronto. Why isn't Jayson Tatum an MVP candidate? Matt Moore and David Ramil break it down, plus thoughts on why the Lakers can't get the calls they want and the Clippers' new look. All this and more on Locked on NBA. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch ...
Feb 27, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) to discuss the Boston Celtics win streak reaching 8 straight games after beating the New York Knicks at MSG, what's been working so well for the Celtics, the biggest question facing Boston ahead of the playoffs, which other contenders pose the biggest threat, and why Jayson Tatum isn't getting much MVP love. Then, Brad Rowland ( @Locked On Hawks ) breaks down the injury to Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, what l...
Feb 26, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Warriors got a big win over the Lakers and have now won nine of their last 11 games and the vibes are great! Are we taking them seriously in the West? Wes Goldberg and Tony East get together to discuss the surging Warriors and the West's other hot team, the Dallas Mavericks. Plus, did we get a Western Conference finals preview between the Thunder and Clippers and what are the top five first-round playoff series we most want to see? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Grammarly When it com...
Feb 23, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Milwaukee Bucks seem to be in turmoil and Doc Rivers' comments aren't making it any better. Is Giannis Antetokounmpo fed up? Can they figure it out with Damian Lillard? Then the guys discuss Luka Doncic's MVP Case for the Dallas Mavericks and NBA Storylines to watch. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) discuss the NBA Storylines they're watching in the last half of the season. Do Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks have enough tim...
Feb 22, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Doc Rivers sounds like he's already making excuses after a 3-7 start to his tenure as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) look at what's going is Milwaukee. Plus they play Real or Fake: The All-Star Game is officially dead. And could Nikola Jokic and Luke Doncic team up on the Denver Nuggets? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fa...
Feb 21, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast The All-Star Game didn't get rave reviews. Matt Moore and David Ramil break down some of the winners and losers from All-Star Weekend. Do the fans deserve better or should media just shut up already? Then, they look ahead to the last quarter-plus of the season and ask the biggest questions remaining. Who wins the West? Does Joel Embiid return? Can the Bucks get it together? Plus news on the Nets firing coach Jacque Vaughn and the Wolves extending their point guard. All this and more on Locked on...
Feb 20, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Nick Angstadt ( @Locked On Mavs ) to discuss NBA All-Star weekends main event the NBA All-Star game, back to it's East Vs West format from the past, where Damian Lillard was on FIRE in his first-ever all-star game start winning the MVP award over hometown favorite Tyrese Haliburton, funny moments from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic, how can the NBA get players to take the All-Star game seriously and more. Then, Tony East ( @Locked On Pace...
Feb 19, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Memphis Grizzlies and have now lost seven of their last 10 games. What needs to change for them coming out of the All-Star break? Plus, Klay Thompson comes off the bench for the Warriors. Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares break down a night of hoops, then buy stock in their favorite teams for the rest of the season before discussing some All-Star Weekend enhancements. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Our friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV’s with the cap...
Feb 16, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast James Harden's Los Angeles Clippers beat Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers are surging right now, and Isaiah Stewart assaulted Drew Eubanks?! Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) breakdown the Los Angeles Clippers win over the Golden State Warriors, if the Clippers are contenders, how the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls, and why the Cavs are so good right now. Then they play COUNT I...
Feb 15, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a blowout loss to the Miami Heat is it time for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks to panic? Jake Madison (@LockedOnPelicans) and Tony East (@LockedOnPacers) break down the Doc Rivers tenure. And they play Real or Fake: The New York Knicks will win the protest of their loss to the Houston Rockets. Also, what's the point of the NBA's Last Two Minute Report? Plus, who are the top candidates on the buyout market? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Our friends at Nissan h...
Feb 14, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil break down all the action from Monday on Locked on NBA. The Wolves go into LA and smash the Clippers with size; can Ty Lue change his ways before it's too late? The Knicks stage a furious comeback only to get a bad call that costs them a win. The Bucks stampede over the Nuggets, have they turned a corner? Plus, the Warriors keep surging and Victor Wembanyama absolutely destroys the Raptors on both ends. Then, rumors have started to swirl about a possible Trae Young tra...
Feb 13, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Rylan Stiles ( @Locked On Thunder ) to discuss the OKC Thunder trading for Charlotte Hornets veteran wing Gordon Hayward, the cost of the deal being almost nothing for OKC, how big of an an impact Hayward should make, how Hayward fits alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, and how active the Thunder will be on the buyout market. Then, Nick Angstadt ( @Locked On Mavericks ) jumps in to talk about the Dallas Mavericks trading for Gra...
Feb 12, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Phoenix Suns are rising but the Milwaukee Bucks are falling off. What are Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and the Suns doing right? What are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and Doc Rivers doing wrong? Nick Angstadt @LockedOnMavericks & Tony East @LockedOnPacers discuss the Suns & Bucks' different trajectories and the NBA Trade Deadline deals made today. 0:00 Phoenix Suns Are Rising 10:37 Milwaukee Bucks Are Sliding... 22:20 NBA Trade Deadline Moves & Buyouts? Locked On NBA League-Wide: Ev...
Feb 09, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The New York Knicks acquired Bojan Bogdanovic along with OG Anunoby earlier in the season, did they make the best move of the NBA Trade Deadline? Or did the Dallas Mavericks get better by adding PJ Washington & Daniel Gafford? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Wes Golberg @LockedOnHeat breakdown the trades made at the NBA Trade Deadline, which teams got better, and which fanbases were the most disappointed that their teams did nothing... 0:00 Bojan Bogdanovic Trade for NYK & DET 10:...
Feb 08, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA Trade Deadline is here, and players like Dejounte Murray, Kyle Kuzma, Andrew Wiggins, and more are making the rounds in NBA Trade Rumors. What will happen? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) breakdown the players and NBA teams to watch on NBA Trade Deadline Day. Then they discuss the trades that the Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies, and Boston Celtics made today. 0:00 Dejounte Murray, Kyl...
Feb 08, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joel Embiid underwent surgery on Tuesday so what does that mean for the rest of the Philadelphia 76ers season? Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) debate the options for the Sixers at the NBA Trade Deadline. Plus, are the top 4 in both the East and West set? And they play Real of Fake: The Dunk Contest is washed. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA...
Feb 07, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) and David Ramil (@dramil13) break down the latest action and news from around the league, starting with the LA Clippers continuing to dominate and wondering if it's time for Kawhi Leonard to be considered a legitimate MVP candidate. Plus, Donovan Mitchell is putting up MVP-type numbers as well, as the Cavaliers win their sixth-straight game, and the latest news ;leading up to this week's NBA Trade Deadline on Houston's Jalen Green and much more. Support Us By Supportin...
Feb 06, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Camille Davis ( @Locked On Bucks ) to discuss why the Milwaukee Bucks felt the need to fire head coach Adrian Griffin, why Doc Rivers was the best replacement, what things Doc is trying to implement right now, reasons behind the rough 1-3 start since the coaching change, and possible Bucks trade targets ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Then, Keith Pompey ( @Locked On 76ers ) breaks down the latest on Joel Embiid's injury and timetable for return...
Feb 05, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA announced the All-Star reserves on Thursday, but did they get the teams right? And who is the biggest snub? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares discuss that and whether they believe in the Knicks, Joel Embiid's MVP candidacy, the 65-game rule and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA . Terms and conditions apply. Quiiiz NBA Quiiiz is the ultimate k...
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