No Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Nets come up short in loss to Celtics

Ben Simmons makes Brooklyn Nets debut against the 76ers in first preseason game: Ben Simmons took the court for the first time as a Brooklyn Net, joining Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as the big three. There was definitely some rust to start things off which was to be expected considering Simmons hadn’t played in more than a year and these were the first live minutes for this group. The Nets ended up losing and Philadelphia was playing without Joel Embiid and James Harden. But there were tons of positives to take away from this game, and glimmers of the upside Brooklyn has with this core of players. The Locked on Nets guys break down the Simmons debut and how things looked for the 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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Nets win! Durant, Irving, and Simmons look like the best version of this team: The Nets took on the Bucks on Wednesday in their third preseason game and it was the first real extended look at what the combination of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons can look like. It was more than impressive. The team looked totally locked in on both ends of the court with Simmons facilitating the offense in a way we haven’t really seen before with Brooklyn of late. He finished with 7 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant finished with 19 points and Kyrie Irving put in 23 of his own. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the game, and how it was easy to start getting excited for what Brooklyn has with this team. It’s a breakdown of the game and the highlights of a nice preseason win against Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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No Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons means Brooklyn problems in Nets loss: The Nets played their second game following the Kevin Durant injury and Ben Simmons was a later scratch from the lineup as well. It spelled problems for Brooklyn who lost their second game in a row, this time to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder. Once again, Brooklyn had trouble scoring in the fourth quarter, mustering just 22 points and being outscored by 15 in that frame. It was a carryover issue from the Celtics game. Kyrie Irving struggled from the field, Joe Harris missed wide open threes and it was another loss for the 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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BEN SIMMONS! Reacting to the Nets first preseason game by The Glue Guys: A Brooklyn Nets Podcast

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Ben Simmons returns to Philly, but Nets lose in embarrassing fashion to the 76ers: It was a return for Ben Simmons to Philadelphia for his first regular season game since the trade, and he looked actually pretty good all things considered. Simmons finished with 11 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, and a bunch of defensive stats. But the Nets, as a whole, looked overmatched by the 76ers B-team who were without Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey. They were dominated on the offensive glass with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and company making it way too easy for Philly. The Locked on Nets break down the loss and what it means for the 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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Kevin Durant shines, but the Nets sleepwalk in a bad loss to Zion Williamson and the Pelicans: In the first game of the season, the Nets really never got started. Kevin Durant was able to pour in some scoring when he finally got started, but the rest of the team (and even KD early) really struggled in this matchup against the Pelicans. They had no real answer for Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas down low and the Pelicans were able to do almost everything they wanted. Ben Simmons fouled out with just two points, five assists, and five rebounds and there weren’t a ton of positives here. The Locked on Nets guys break down the game and have takeaways from the first game of 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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Edmond Sumner and Yuta Watanabe impress in Nets preseason debuts: After the big three of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons got their run in the first preseason game against the 76ers, the Nets gave a look at some other players who are fighting to make the team. Brooklyn started Cam Thomas, Edmond Sumner, David Duke Jr, Yuta Watanabe, and Markieff Morris in the second half and they got extended looks. The Locked on Nets guys discuss who brought what to the court in their minutes and who could be in line for a real role on the team as they break camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Kevin Durant leaves with a knee injury, but Nets take home big win in Miami: The Nets pulled out a huge win over the Miami Heat with an almost-buzzer-beater win by Royce O’Neale to take them over the top. But the real story here is that Kevin Durant was injured in the third quarter and had to leave the game with a knee issue. He is going to get imagining on Monday to see the extent of the injury. But even without Durant, the Nets were able to beat a full-strength Heat team on the road and do it on the back of the defense. The Locked on Nets guys break down the game, Kyrie Irving stepping up, the depth of the team, and what things could mean if Durant is forced to miss time. 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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Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant, and the Nets struggle. Blown out by the Heat: The Nets were without Kyrie Irving and Joe Harris in their second preseason game against the Miami Heat, needing to rely more on Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons. It ended being a slog for Brooklyn who were blown out 109-80 in a bad loss. It was just the second preseason game, and some of this will take time, but there were clearly some problems. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the game, working on finding the positives in the performance from Durant, Simmons and company. But they focus on the negatives as well, things that will need to be corrected before the season starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Episode 436 - Jets vs Saints Postgame & Andrew Luck w/Chris Nimbley by Play Like A Jet: New York Jets

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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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Nets lose to Suns but Cam Thomas carries Brooklyn as far as he can once again: In the wake of the Kyrie Irving trade the true star of the Nets has been Cam Thomas who shone once again on Tuesday, dropping another 40+ points and essentially carrying the load for Brooklyn. It was in a losing effort to the Phoenix Suns but Thomas has been a true revelation for the Nets in the short term. The Locked on Nets guys discuss his game and what his emergence means for Brooklyn going forward. They also talk about what to expect when Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith eventually take the court, and what is going on with Kevin Durant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Nets sign TJ Warren and Edmond Sumner. Do these moves signal anything?: The Brooklyn Nets made a couple of moves on Tuesday that could signal the intention around the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trades which could possibly go down this off-season. Or could they? Brooklyn inked TJ Warren and Edmond Sumner to one-year deals. Both were technically with the Pacers last season though both sat out because of injury issues, never logging a minute. How do the Locked on Nets guys feel about these signings? Could they mean something bigger for the team? The guys break it all down on the 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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Game of the year? No Kevin Durant, no problem. Nets beat Pacers in thriller: On Saturday, the Nets played without Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, Nic Claxton and others when they faced the Pacers. The led to Edmond Sumner, Cam Thomas, and Patty Mills stepping up in a big way with other contributing in a crazy win over the Pacers. It really was one of the games of the year, a completely unlikely victory for the Nets who were playing with the B and C team. The Locked on Nets guys of Adam Armbrecht and Doug Norrie jumped on right after the game to talk about how things went down and the excitement from this kind of win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Suns vs. Celtics scrimmage thoughts with Zona Sports: On today's episode, Evan is joined by Brandon (Zona Sports) to discuss the Suns' loss against Boston in their second Orlando bubble scrimmage. Mikal Bridges continues to shine, previewing a huge leap soon. Also, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton handled themselves well once more. Dario Saric was playing very well until he tweaked his ankle, again showing a better feel offensively. Is Saric in the Suns' plans next season? Ricky Rubio returned from coronavirus and displayed why he's such a vital piece to their offense, as it relates to ball movement. On the negative side, Ty Jerome and Frank Kaminsky were net-negatives. This is a huge offseason upcoming for Jerome to prove his worth to the front office. All of this, plus so much more, as we go over Phoenix's scrimmage from all angles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

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Halfway mark of the Nets season. Are we happy with where the Nets stand?: The Nets played their 41st game of the year on Thursday, a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They were without Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Patty Mills, and others for this one. Was it ideal? No, but this was also the team’s fifth game in seven nights which also included a ton of travel along the way. The Locked on Nets guys used the moment to look back at the first half of the season for the team and evaluate how things have gone to this point. Considering all of the context around the team, are we happy with where the Nets are at this point? What have been some of the biggest surprises and disappointments with the squad? Why players have stood out and who has left a lot to be desired? It’s a full, half-season check-in on a team still very much playing for an NBA championship. Subscribe to the Locked on Nets YouTube channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Jayson Tatum out-duels Kevin Durant as the Brooklyn Nets lose fourth straight game: NBA fans were treated to a superstar showdown on Sunday afternoon as Kevin Durant went toe-to-toe with Jayson Tatum up in Boston. Unfortunately for Nets fans, Tatum's 54 point performance brought a fourth straight loss for Brooklyn. Adam and Doug hop on to talk the playoff level energy and how this was a coin-flip game that the Nets came out on the wrong side of. The playoff picture continues to grow more and more concerning with just 18 games remaining as the Nets dropped to ninth in the standings. The guys also discuss takeaways from seeing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving out on the floor with(nearly) the full supporting cast. There continues to be concerns around the bigs, with a lack of consistency on game to game basis. While the arrival of Ben Simmons is closer than ever, the pressure to win games and secure a playoff spot is looms large with every passing game. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Ep. 7: The Reckoning by Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks

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NBA Draftapalooza Part 3: Winners and Losers From Draft Night With Kevin O’Connor and Tate Frazier by The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Back on track? Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving lead Nets to win over Pacers: The Nets faced the Pacers for the second time in three days, coming off a bad loss on Saturday night. They were able to turn things around and beat Indy 116-109. Kevin Durant turned in 36 and Kyrie scored 28 in the win. They combined for 22-41 from the field and 14-14 from the line. Plus, Nic Claxton turned in one of the best games of his career with 19 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks. They did this all without Ben Simmons who was on the shelf with knee soreness. The Locked on Nets break down the game in 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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James Harden was Right about Giannis, KD's Case for Best in the World + The Ringer's John Gonzalez by Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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Should Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons rest in the final preseason game?: Coming off a strong performance against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, should the Nets consider resting Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons final preseason game against the Timberwolves? The Locked on Nets crew of Adam Armbrecht and Doug Norrie debate the pros and cons of this move for Brooklyn as the team prepares for the regular season opener next Wednesday. Then they look at the play of some role players in the preseason, specifically with what happened against Milwaukee. They talk about Yuta Watanabe, Day’Ron Sharpe, and Patty Mills and what it’s looking like for each as we get closer to 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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Kevin Durant returns, but the Nets lose a brutal one to the Heat: Kevin Durant finally returned for the Brooklyn and got his first game action since going down with the knee injury on January 15th. And things were definitely humming early for the Nets with the offense cooking, the ball moving and the offense seeming to score at will. It was everything you wanted to see out of this team with arguably the best player in basketball back on the court. But the game fell away in the third and fourth quarter. The Heat who were without Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, and PJ Tucker stormed all the way back, down 16 at one point, and were able to steal a game in Barclays. The Nets couldn’t solve the zone for the longest time and were too late to make the necessary adjustments. This one really stings. Doug Norrie is breaking it all down on the 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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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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Kyrie Irving and Nic Claxton lead Nets to a huge win over the Raptors: The Nets had a big win on Friday evening over the Toronto Raptors, pulling them to 1-1 on the season. It was the Kyrie Irving show in the second half and he helped spark a run that put the Nets up double-digits before Toronto stormed back. The Locked on Nets guys break down what happened in the game, how the Nets pulled out a strong closing sequence including a huge Royce O’Neale three late. They also talk the games from Ben Simmons and Kevin Durant as well as Nic Claxton who had one of the best games of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Nets crush the 76ers! Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and company look like contenders: What a game from the Nets! On national television with all of the storylines dovetailing into one game, Brooklyn went out and completely dismantled the 76ers. On the back of fantastic performances from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Nets really got a collective team effort in this one, doing nearly everything right on both ends of the court. They kept the Philly defense scrambling for most of the game. And on the defensive end, they frustrated Joel Embiid, and especially James Harden who really struggled. This was a complete victory for a Nets team that really needed to put a stamp on the game. 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 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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Philip Rivers silences critics in 31-27 comeback victory over Bengals: On today's episode, Evan is joined by Anthony Smith of Coast To Scouting to discuss the Colts' 31-27 win over the Bengals. After trailing 21-0, Indy went on a 31-6 run to close this one out. What were the key ingredients to pulling it off? First, Philip Rivers played like a star quarterback. Especially in the second quarter when Indy scored 21 points, he was absolutely on fire. Outside of Rivers, what else was working? Julian Blackmon looks like a blossoming star safety, while DeForest Buckner continues to wreck havoc. How will this defense look once Darius Leonard and Kemoko Turay return after the bye week? Closing out the show, what's the assessment of the 2020 Colts through six weeks? Sitting at 4-2, this November stretch will prove whether Indy is a contender or pretender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

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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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