Joel Embiid has Paul George & Tyrese Maxey on the Philadelphia 76ers now, Anthony Davis is playing next to a 40-year old Lebron James who is ready for him to take the mantle on the Los Angeles Lakers, and Damian Lillard is getting to the end of his career on the Milwaukee Bucks. Which NBA player has the most pressure on them next season? In this episode of Locked On NBA, hosts Nick Angstadt and PatTheDesigner dive into a heated debate about which NBA player faces the most pressure heading into t...
Aug 15, 2024•31 min•Ep 1947•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA announced the games for this year's NBA Cup! Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) break down the matchups they find most intriguing. Plus they play Real or Fake: Is the NBA Cup actually a thing people care about? And Kevin Durant talks retirement...what will he do after playing? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee...
Aug 14, 2024•34 min•Ep 1946•Transcript available on Metacast For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-d...
Aug 13, 2024•33 min•Ep 1945•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Chuck Walter ( @Locked On Warriors ) to discuss Team USA winning gold over France behind 24 points from Steph Curry, including a flurry of threes to closeout the game in the final minutes, whether or not the Warriors are wasting a chance at another title by not going all-in again while Steph can still play at this level, and the potential of a team up with LeBron James before the two retire. Then, John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) swings by to...
Aug 12, 2024•43 min•Ep 1944•Transcript available on Metacast We were waiting for Steph Curry and Joel Embiid to have their Olympic moments and they did as Team USA came back to beat Serbia and advance to the Gold medal match. Wes Goldberg and Swipa break down an instant classic and look ahead to Team USA vs France. For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By S...
Aug 08, 2024•34 min•Ep 1943•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz signed Lauri Markkanen to a 5-year $238mil deal. What does this mean for the Golden State Warriors and the other NBA Teams who wanted to trade for him? Who is the biggest winner or loser? In this episode of Locked On NBA, host Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) dive into the implications of Lauri Markkanen's massive new contract with the Utah Jazz. They discuss the winners and losers of the deal, including the Golden S...
Aug 08, 2024•33 min•Ep 1942•Transcript available on Metacast Team Canada is out of the Olympics after Jamal Murray struggled in their loss to Team France. Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) worry about Murray, Nikola Jokic, and the Denver Nuggets next season. But could France just have won because they benched Rudy Gobert? Plus, now that Lauri Markkanen is signing an extension can Brandon Ingram and Zach LaVine be traded? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?sid=YouTube Locked O...
Aug 07, 2024•36 min•Ep 1941•Transcript available on Metacast With the quarterfinals set to tip off, who is Team USA's biggest threat for Gold? Will it be the NBA-loaded Team Canada, the reigning FIBA champs Germany, or Nikola Jokic and Team Serbia? Then, the Lauri Markkanen trade "deadline" for his extension has arrive, but does it actually mean anything? And will Danny Ainge really actually trade him or are the Warriors and other suitors wasting their time? Plus, Tony East and Matt Moore break down exactly how bad the Great Tank Battle for Cooper Flagg w...
Aug 05, 2024•32 min•Ep 1940•Transcript available on Metacast What's the plan for three big market Eastern Conference Teams? Host Tony East is joined by Gavin Schall (Locked On Knicks) to talk New York Knicks trades and Julius Randle, Haize (Locked On Bulls) to talk Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and the Bulls direction with Josh Giddey, and Adam Armbrecht (Locked On Nets) to figure out what the plan is for the Brooklyn Nets. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 millio...
Aug 05, 2024•37 min•Ep 1939•Transcript available on Metacast It's been quiet on the NBA transaction front, but is it just the calm before the storm? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares discuss the next big trade and which team will make it before looking at Gordon Hayward's before-and-after career after he announced his retirement. Finally, they count down the most memorable NBA injuries. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the pa...
Aug 02, 2024•33 min•Ep 1938•Transcript available on Metacast Jarrett Allen signed a big extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, are the Cavs a better team? Why the Luke Kenndard and Precious Achiuwa signings are so big for Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks. Plus, Joel Embiid with a DNP for Team USA. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep...
Aug 01, 2024•30 min•Ep 1937•Transcript available on Metacast Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls seem to be at odds. John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) and Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) look at how that could impact a trade for the former All-Star in the Windy City. Plus, did the Denver Nuggets have the worst offseason in the NBA? Some insiders seem to think so. And do you agree or disagree with Kevin Durant that FIBA and the NBA should have different rules? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?sid=YouTube Locked ...
Jul 31, 2024•32 min•Ep 1936•Transcript available on Metacast Team USA wins its first Olympic game but all the talk is about who didn't play. Jayson Tatum got a DNP-CD. Why didn't he play, is it a big deal, and should Celtics fans be upset about it? Joel Embiid continues to not only play, but start. Why is he such a bad fit and why is he immune to the kind of minutes adjustment that Tatum has seen? Meanwhile, Kevin Durant is underdoing a bit of a positive turn and Matt Moore and David Ramil on opposite sides of whether KD can see a lovable, popular end to ...
Jul 29, 2024•38 min•Ep 1935•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Swipa Cam ( @Locked On Nuggets ) to break down and discuss Kevin Durant and LeBron James leading Team USA to a 110-84 win vs Nikola Jokic and Serbia in the first game of Olympics Group Play, how Team USA seemed to outclass Serbia, Jokic-led team still losing the non-Jokic minutes, is KD better as a starter or coming off the bench, should Steve Kerr go with Anthony Davis or Bam Adebayo over Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum benched and more. Then, Brendo...
Jul 29, 2024•32 min•Ep 1934•Transcript available on Metacast Team USA is overwhelming betting favorites to take Gold at the Olympics, but should they be? Who is their biggest threat and who are Team USA's biggest X-factors? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares have the latest on Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant and what to watch for, then they discuss where ESPN got it wrong on their rankings of the top 25 players of the 21st century. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep ...
Jul 26, 2024•33 min•Ep 1933•Transcript available on Metacast Can Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey take the Philadelphia 76ers OVER their 52.5 win total next season? Will Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors go UNDER 43.5 wins? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) dive into the upcoming NBA season, focusing on team win totals and player health. They debate whether the Philadelphia 76ers can surpass 52.5 wins despite potential injuries to key players like Joel Em...
Jul 25, 2024•32 min•Ep 1932•Transcript available on Metacast Las Vegas has released the NBA regular season over/under win totals and a couple of them are surprising. John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) and Jake Madisoon ( @LockedOnPelicans ) debate if the Los Angeles Clippers or Lakers will have a better record next season, what the heck the Atlanta Hawks need to do with Trae Young, and could the Miami Heat be a surprise tanking team? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Te...
Jul 24, 2024•35 min•Ep 1931•Transcript available on Metacast The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to build off last season's Finals run, but is Spencer Dinwiddie the right player to get them there? Tony East and David Ramil tackle the latest news around the NBA and in basketball, including Team USA's ongoing struggles - excluding LeBron James - and if an Olympic gold medal is guaranteed. Plus, the Miami Heat won the Summer League championship, but who stood out in the tournament and is there a potential star waiting to break out? Support Us By Supporting Our S...
Jul 23, 2024•34 min•Ep 1930•Transcript available on Metacast Russell Westbrook Joins Nuggets | Should Pelicans Extend Or Trade Brandon Ingram? | Jazz Still Fielding Trade Offers For Lauri Markkanen? Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Matt Moore ( @Locked On Nuggets ) to discuss Russell Westbrook joining the Denver Nuggets, why Nikola Jokic wanted Russ, what Denver is hoping to get out of Russ, depth concerns elsewhere on the roster, is trading Michael Porter Jr. still a viable option and more. Then Jake Madison ( @Locked On Pelicans ) brea...
Jul 22, 2024•32 min•Ep 1929•Transcript available on Metacast Joel Embiid was outplayed by Bam Adebayo in Team USA's win over Serbia, is it time for Steve Kerr to make a change to the starting lineup? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares play "NBA Would You Rather?" and discuss the best path forward at the Olympics, if the Knicks or 76ers have a better chance to beat the Celtics, if you'd rather trade for Brandon Ingram or Jerami Grant, and much more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122...
Jul 19, 2024•38 min•Ep 1928•Transcript available on Metacast NBA Trade Rumors: Lauri Markkanen has been connected to the Golden State Warriors in trades but where should the Utah Jazz trade him? Brandon Ingram hasn't been rumored to many teams but where should the New Orleans Pelicans trade him? On today's episode of Locked On NBA, hosts Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) dive into the potential destinations for NBA stars Lauri Markkanen and Brandon Ingram. They discuss the latest rumors and ...
Jul 18, 2024•31 min•Ep 1927•Transcript available on Metacast New York Knicks owner James Dolan went OFF on the NBA over revenue sharing and the new CBA. John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) and Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) figure out if he's just angry or if there is substance behind his complaints. Plus, what's going on with the reasoning behind Kawhi Leonard leaving the the Olympics and Team USA--are the Clippers in damage control? And Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown had some though on Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow & Subscribe on a...
Jul 17, 2024•33 min•Ep 1926•Transcript available on Metacast Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com . Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase....
Jul 16, 2024•34 min•Ep 1925•Transcript available on Metacast Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr & Reed Sheppard NBA Summer League Debuts: Most & Least Impressive? Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Brad Rowland ( @Locked On Hawks ) & Brandon Scott ( @Locked On Wizards ) to discuss and break down the performances of the NBA's top-three draft picks as Atlanta Hawks Zaccharie Risacher, Wizards Alex Sarr, and Rockets Reed Sheppard begin their NBA journey's at Las Vegas Summer League. Early impressions of each prospect, strengths and weaknesses so f...
Jul 15, 2024•27 min•Ep 1924•Transcript available on Metacast Who should start in the Olympics for Team USA and is Joel Embiid the wrong choice at center? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares build their optimal Team USA rotation before asking the biggest questions ahead of NBA Summer League and looking ahead to second-year breakout candidates. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. eBay Motors Fro...
Jul 12, 2024•33 min•Ep 1923•Transcript available on Metacast Kawhi Leonard was pulled from Team USA's roster because the Los Angeles Clippers and "USA Staff" didn't want him to play, why? Then, why is Derrick White replacing Kawhi and not Jaylen Brown? Plus, Paul George explained his contract negotiation with the Clippers in-depth and more. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) dive into the latest NBA news on today's episode of Locked On NBA. They discuss Kawhi Leonard's unexpected withdrawal f...
Jul 11, 2024•31 min•Ep 1922•Transcript available on Metacast Now that free agency is over what's the latest on a Brandon Ingram or Lauri Markkanen trade? Jake Madison ( @LockedOnPelicans ) and John Karalis ( @LockedOnCeltics ) give you the latest updates and rumors and look at how the CBA and 2nd Apron are impacting the NBA Trade Market. Plus, after a big performance against Olympic Team USA will more teams start to tank for Duke's Cooper Flagg? And how actually starts for the USA Olympic Basketball team? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 ht...
Jul 10, 2024•35 min•Ep 1921•Transcript available on Metacast Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com . Eligible items only. Exclusion...
Jul 09, 2024•34 min•Ep 1920•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) is joined by Matt George ( @Locke On Kings ) to discuss DeMar DeRozan being traded to the Sacramento Kings in a three-team trade with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs, whether adding DeRozan is a good or bad move for Sacramento, how DeMar fits with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis and more. Then, Chuck Walter ( @Locked On Warriors ) hops on to talk about the Golden State Warriors offseason so far, losing Klay Thompson and Chris Paul, adding De'Anthon...
Jul 08, 2024•39 min•Ep 1919•Transcript available on Metacast We always talk about the teams that have gotten better, but which teams have taken steps back this offseason? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares talk about the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors and other teams going in the wrong direction. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win....
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