Does Kyrie Irving dictate the Brooklyn Nets' off-season and the future? Mailbag Part 1

With Kyrie Irving back, should the Nets be all-in for free agency and this season?: Now that Kyrie Irving has opted into the player option for next season, and knowing Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons are in the mix, should the Nets approach this free agency and off-season with an all-in mentality? The Locked on Nets guys discuss how Kyrie coming back for next season should shape the way the Nets think about who they want to add to compete for titles both this year and in the future. They discuss John Collins and recent rumors about the Hawks power forward/ center. Should the Nets be targeting him in a trade? What are some of the other options as free agency looms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Should the Brooklyn Nets bring back Kyrie Irving on a max contract? Part 1: In Part 1 of a two-part episode, the Locked on Nets guys discuss the upcoming offseason when it comes to Kyrie Irving and some of the decisions the team and Irving himself need to make. He has a player option in his contract and is also eligible for a max contract. Should the Nets sign up for this? Are there other avenues to explore? What other considerations, like say, Kevin Durant, come into play with this kind of move? There’s so much to dissect when it comes to Kyrie Irving and the impact both on and off the court he has on the Brooklyn Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Kyrie Irving set for Nets return, plus Kevin Durant’s legacy and Ben Simmons worries: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Give Online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA and get on your way to being your best self. It was a big day of Nets news despite the team not even playing. First it was reported that Kyrie Irving could be close to returning to the team as early as Sunday when they play the Grizzlies. From a basketball perspective, the team desperately needs him back in the mix. And then there was a piece written about Kevin Durant and how he views his trade request from back in the summer and what he is looking for in terms of legacy on the court. Finally, there was an article about Ben Simmons that expressed a possible growing frustration within the team about his performance this season. The Locked on Nets guys break down all of the situations and what they mean for the Brooklyn Nets going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Why Kevin Durant and the Nets have the pieces to make other teams worried: Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets continue to be in such an interesting situation at this point in the season, fourth in the East and still maybe climbing. But how do we feel about their roster and are the pieces the fans want the team to add actually the right moves? It’s an interesting question as the Locked on Nets guys examine the squad and what could actually happen over the next couple of months leading to the trade deadline. The guys flip some of the discussion into thinking about how Brooklyn should lean into its strengths and maybe resist the urge to add a superfluous piece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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How many games will the Nets win and other pre-season predictions: What are we in store for with this coming Brooklyn Nets season? There’s a lot on the table for this team with the NBA season about to get started. The Locked on Nets guys look at the team’s projected win total and whether they think Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and company will go above or below that number. Then they discuss Ben Simmons and what kind of season he could have statistically. Finally, they make predictions about who could be a breakout player for this crew and whether the Nets will make a big trade at some point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Are Nets injuries already and issue for Kevin Durant and company?: With the news that Joe Harris will sit out another preseason game for the Nets, the Locked On guys start to wonder if this season is already starting off on the wrong foot (relatively speaking). The Nets are built in such a way that they need every available shooter around Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving but injuries to Harris and Seth Curry already have their early season availability as question marks. They go through what this means for the team and what to watch for in the second preseason game. Then they take a quick tour around the Eastern Conference to give quick questions marks that other teams have going into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Do we agree about the most recent Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons NBA trade value?: The Locked on Nets guys react to a piece that was put out by HoopsHype earlier in the week that ranked the top 100 players in the league based on trade value. They specifically examine where Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons fell on the list and why it was the case. It’s an interesting discussion about how these two players are viewed within league circles at this point. Plus they discuss some of the other rankings including where Kevin Durant fell when it was all said and done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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How good could the Nets be with Kyrie Irving but without Kevin Durant?: With the news that Kyrie Irving could want to stay in Brooklyn without Kevin Durant, the Locked on Nets guys begin to discuss what this could look like for the Nets. Up until this point, the focus had mostly been on what the team would look like without both of them. It just seemed to be trending that both superstars could leave at once. But that’s increasingly looking like it won’t be the case. Doug Norrie and Adam Armbrecht explore different iterations of this team and how the off-season could now shake out for the team. Is there reason for hope around a Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons-led squad? All of this and more on a packed podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Are the Celtics now the favorite to land Kevin Durant?: With the news that the Celtics had made something of an offer to the Nets for Kevin Durant, the Locked on Nets guys explore how that has shifted some of the betting markets around this potential outcome. The guys look at the importance a player like Kevin Durant has for a team and why this situation is so unique in terms of the NBA landscape. Plus, they discuss more around a team built with Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons as the focal points and how things remain quiet on that front. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Finals Game 4 reaction - Giannis block, Paul hurt? plus Nets Kevin Durant and marketability: The Locked on Nets guys are back on the podcast talking Brooklyn Nets and NBA action as well. They start off talking about Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Giannis Antetokounmpo had an all-time great defensive play in the 4th that ended up being something a nail-biter. They discuss the game from Giannis, the defensive play and what he has meant for the Finals. They discuss the poor play and possible injury for Chris Paul. Plus there is Jrue Holiday struggling on offense, but playing great defense and the performance from Khris Middleton as well. And of course, they have to talk about the Nets with the recent news that the team had three of the top jersey sales in the NBA with Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving all in the top-10. They talk about the importance of branding and what this kind of seemingly unimportant stat means. Learn more about yo by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving react to the first Nets game with Ben Simmons: Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving spoke post-game about their first run with Ben Simmons and how things shook out in the game against the 76ers. What they had to say sets some of the tone going forward for this team and gives a window into how the team might attack things on the offensive end. The Locked on Nets guys break it all down including quotes from Durant, Irving, Simmons and even Steve Nash. Plus, they look ahead to the game against the Miami Heat on Thursday and what to keep an eye out for with how the Nets strategy unfolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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The 30: Previewing the Lakers' offseason, how long will Anthony Davis and LeBron James be in L.A., which free agents should the Lakers bring back and which team will be the Lakers biggest challenger next season? With Christian Rivas: Previewing the Lakers' offseason by Lakers Lounge

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Sixers Daily with Jas Kang (Part 2) - What will happen with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets? With Chris Milholen of Nets Daily: Will KD and Kyrie be back next season if the Nets don't get deals they like? by Liberty Ballers: for Philadelphia 76ers fans

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Should the Nets trade for John Collins? Would he be a meaningful upgrade?: With the recent reports that the Nets had kicked the tires on a trade with the Atlanta Hawks for John Collins, the Locked on Nets guys take the time to look at how this kind of move would impact the team. What is there to think about with a player like Collins and his potential fit with the likes of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons. And would he actually be a piece that could put the Nets over the top this season? It’s a layered question that has a number of different angles. The guys look at Collins as a player, his stats, and how the Hawks have been with him on and off the court over the last few seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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LOCKED ON SUNS 2/22/18: Will Kawhi Leonard's fraying relationship with the Spurs lead to action by Phoenix?: On today’s episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon discuss the latest reports out of San Antonio via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As the relationship between Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs has seemingly headed south related to his recovery on a season-long quad injury, this opens the door for Leonard possibly wanting out this summer. If that’s the case and he’s the next to follow in Kyrie Irving’s footsteps in terms of the next superstar asking out, is this the perfect time for Phoenix to swing for the fences? What's the best trade package Phoenix could offer San Antonio this summer? Also, we discussed three prospects in-depth after our Kawhi discussion: Wendell Carter Jr., Mikal Bridges, and Michael Porter Jr. Evan believes Carter Jr. could have been in the discussion to be a top-five selection if he never played alongside Marvin Bagley III. As we found out earlier today, Porter by Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

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Did Kevin Durant lend clarity to the Kyrie Irving contract situation?: With the draft over and a weekend to catch up on the news, the Locked on Nets guys take a look at Kevin Durant’s most recent comments about the Kyrie Irving contract situation with Brooklyn. Did he lend any clarity to what it happening between the team and Irving or is he staying out of it. How have the guys’ opinions changed about the chances Kyrie Irving departs for another team this off-season? The Nets could be in a precarious situation with both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant moving forward and in some ways the future of the franchise could be decided in the next few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Who should the Nets draft? Part II - Talking Jaden Springer, Ayo Dosunmu and more: The Locked on Nets guys continue to prep for the NBA Draft with some looks at potential picks for the Brooklyn Nets. There’s a lot to like in the area where the Nets are drafting and they take a look at four more prospects today. They start things off with Jaden Springer from Tennessee, a combo guard who might not fall all the way to Brooklyn. Then they take a look at Ayo Dosunmu from Illinois who is a bit older, but definitely has the ability to score on the NBA level. They follow up with Quentin Grimes, a 3 and D wing whose defense and ability to catch and shoot could help the Nets this season. And finally, it’s Josh Christopher from Arizona State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Kawhi? KaWhen? KaWhere? Dinwiddie to the Lakers? by The Airball Diaries

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MSU's Xavier Tillman, trading with the Pacers and John Konchar - Locked on Cavs podcast: On today's show, Chris and Evan talk about Michigan State's Xavier Tillman as a possible draft prospect, why trading the Pacers probably doesn't make sense and why John Konchar is an interesting free agent target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Cavs - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Cavaliers

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Nets aren't a championship contender. What does that mean for the team?: At a little more than the quarter-way mark through the season, the Locked on Nets guys take stock of what the first 22 games have told us about Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons and the current construction of the Brooklyn Nets. Are they are a championship contender, and can they even get to the category over the course of this season? They look at how the team is constructed, what changes, if any, could be made, and what to think about this team on a macro and micro level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Saying farewell to Glover Quin, scouting free agent edge rushers: A legendary Lions safety leaves town and Ryan joins the show late. by Pride of Detroit: for Detroit Lions fans

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Kyrie Irving says the Nets need to be tougher, do they have that in them?: Do the Nets need to be tougher? Kyrie Irving certainly thinks so and said as much in a recent interview. The Locked on Nets guys discuss what Irving had to say and how it applies to this year’s team as well as the squad they had last year. What does it mean to be tough in the current NBA and are the Nets made up of the players like Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons who carry themselves this way? It’s a tricky question, but not the first time it’s come up already this year with Markieff Morris mentioning it as something that needed to change for the team this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Is there concern with 1-2 start from Nets? With Chris Milholen of Nets Daily and SI: Chris Milholen of NetDaily and SINow joins Doug Norrie to discuss the first three games of the Nets season and what’s going on with this team. They talk about Ben Simmons and the patience that might be needed as he gets fully ramped up after a year away from the game. They also talk about Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, namely the scoring the Nets have needed from both of them to start the season. And then there’s talk about the center position and whether Brooklyn will need to address that at some point on the trade market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Where do Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons rank in terms of NBA talent?: After looking at Kevin Durant’s rank from Seth Partnow of The Athletic, the Locked on Nets guys dive into where some other Brooklyn players stood on the list. Specifically, they discuss Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, two players that have become increasingly difficult to evaluate compared to the typical NBA star. Where are they ranked now and what is some of the context around the tiers in which they fall. Does it all sound correct or could the Nets be looking at a truly great team in terms of baseline expectation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Bobby Marks by The Lowe Post

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Three things to watch for in the Nets first preseason game: With the Nets playing the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in the first preseason game of the year, the Locked on Nets guys go through three things to look for going in. For starters, they talk about how much we could see Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons together on the court, if at all. It will be interesting to see how much that plays out. And then they talk about what starting lineup the Nets could run out there if they are putting their best foot forward. It could include Royce O’Neale and Nic Claxton. Joe Harris could be in the mix. And they talk about what role players could make an appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Position review: Cornerbacks, safeties and the state of the Browns' secondary: The Browns' season is over so we're taking a look at the Browns' position-by-position.We start with the secondary. Mary Kay Cabot, Scott Patsko and Dan Labbe take a look at the Browns' safeties and cornerbacks. Will Denzel Ward get... by Orange and Brown Talk: Cleveland Browns Podcast

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Sixers Daily with Jas Kang - Philly acquires De'Anthony Melton from the Grizzlies, which teams stood out at the NBA Draft, plus the Kyrie Irving drama continues. With Dave Early and Jackson Frank: What are the Sixers' next moves to add some depth this offseason? by Liberty Ballers: for Philadelphia 76ers fans

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Nets future center. Should it be Nic Claxton, Andre Drummond or a new addition?: While the Nets have a sure thing in Kevin Durant, and superstar guards like Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons (likely) coming back, the center position remains a question mark. The Nets have sometimes struggled to fill the center position in a meaningful and consistent way over the last few seasons. The Locked on Nets guys talk about the seasons from Nic Claxton and Andre Drummond and what is in store for each heading into free agency. Could we see both? Neither? It’s a tough question for where the Nets stand right now. Plus, they bring up Day’Ron Sharpe and what he contributed last season for the team. Could he see more minutes going into this year? Are Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge coming back? This is all a tough spot for the team and one they’ll need to address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Examining the five most realistic QB options remaining for Indianapolis Colts: On today's episode, Evan goes over the latest news revolving around the Indianapolis Colts' search for a starting quarterback. Who makes sense as everyone remains in a holding pattern with Deshaun Watson's decision? Five names stand out the most for Indy's realistic options. Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota, Jimmy Garoppolo, Baker Mayfield, and Matt Ryan all go under the microscope from a Colts perspective. How would each QB fit in Indy? Which one helps improve the team most next season? It's very likely one of these options will be Indy's QB1 next season, so this is a must-listen episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

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