Why Ben Simmons Will Be The NBA’s Best Story This Season

Ben Simmons on the comeback trail? Nets GM, coach, and players are expecting big things: Sean Marks, Jacque Vaughn, and Spencer Dinwiddie all had positive things to say about Ben Simmons in recent days and there could be reason to feel that he on the comeback trail heading into next season. Doug Norrie takes a look at the quotes from GM, coach, and player regarding Ben Simmons and what it means for him going into next season. There’s updates on his health and recovery and what he is (and isn’t) doing on the court right now. Plus, there’s very encouraging updates regarding what Ben Simmons should mean to this team going into the fall. The Nets desperately need him to return to his previous play from before the trade and his health would mean a Brooklyn team with significantly more upside. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free Yeti style tumbler. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Ib by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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A below-average Ben Simmons could derail Nets for multiple seasons: The Locked on Nets guys are continuing with Worst Case Week and this time around they are looking at Ben Simmons. It’s a deep dive into what to expect from Simmons this season and how, in some ways, he holds Brooklyn’s short-term future in what he does on the court. The talk around Ben Simmons has been overwhelmingly positive this off-season which is a very good sign. But what would happen if he comes out and plays much like he did last year? Which is to say, well below the level of his current contract. The LON guys look at it from every angle and talk about how Ben Simmons’ play this season could dramatically affect what happens with the team next season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED. Bird by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Ben Simmons speaks and gives Nets’ fans massive confidence boost for this season: Ben Simmons opened up in a lengthy interview with Marc Spears of Anscape and gave a breakdown of where he is this off-season. It was in-depth and honest from Simmons, giving much background to the injuries which have plagued him over the last few seasons and where he is with rehab now. He talked about his time with the Nets, areas of his game he’s working on and expectations going into this season. The Locked on Nets guys break down the whole interview, looking at Ben Simmons quotes about his injury recovery, mental health, relationship with teammates and coaches, and much more. It’s a packed episode that should give Nets fans much-needed positivity around the Ben Simmons situation. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code locked when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FRE by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Ben Simmons playing for Team Australia would be a major win for the Nets: The word came out over the weekend that Ben Simmons was eying a return to playing with Team Australia for the FIBA World Cup this summer. This hasn’t been something he’s done in many years, but it appears there’s a path to it happening this time around. The Locked on Nets guys discuss how this seemingly small move for Simmons could be a really big step in the right direction for a guy who’s struggled in his time recovering from injury and staying on the court. What would a stint with Team Australia mean for Ben Simmons and the Nets and would it be a positive or negative sign for a player the team desperately needs to return to his former self on the court. 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 with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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The Nets signing Nerlens Noel tells us a lot about Ben Simmons and Day’Ron Sharpe: The Nets signed veteran Nerlens Noel to a 10-day contract, filling out their final roster space after it had been open since the trade deadline. The Locked on Nets guys talk about a move like this for the Nets this late in the season, and what it means for other guys on the roster like Ben Simmons and Day’Ron Sharpe. Could it mean that Brooklyn thinks that Ben Simmons is going to miss even more extended time? Have they effectively given up on Sharpe being a meaningful contributor this season? They break down the move and what it means for the team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchi by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas, Dennis Smith Jr. and what we need to see in the Nets-Lakers game: Nets basketball is officially here with the preseason underway on Monday. Brooklyn will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in their first game. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the key things to watch out for in this first match. They talk about expectations for Ben Simmons right out of the gate and the positive vibes that have flowed out around a comeback season for him. They also talk about Cam Thomas, Dennis Smith Jr, Darius Bazley and more in a breakdown of what to keep an eye out when watching this first game on Monday evening. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta gives you cash back on hundreds of grocery items from produce to personal care to pantry goods, so you can make sure you’re beating inflation no matter what you’re purchasing! Go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code locked. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Why Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons Will Make The Play-In This Upcoming Season!: The Detroit Pistons WILL make the play-in this season! Cade Cunningham WILL be an All-Star this season! Ausar Thompson WILL win Rookie Of The Year this season! I lay out the pathway to all three predictions happening this upcoming year in the NBA! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call by Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons

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Ben Simmons not close to returning. Season in jeopardy?: The Nets gave a Ben Simmons injury status update over the weekend and it wasn’t amazing news around timelines. Brooklyn said that Simmons had received an epidural on his back and that there would be another update in a couple of weeks. Fans hoping there would be a return to peak form for Simmons likely have to really pump the brakes now and it does beg the question of what the Nets should do now? It’s a tough spot considering Simmons's last few years of performance and his current contract status. Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug ? https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonnets ? TEXT: 973-559-2422 (Only Available for US & Canada for Now) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nets/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA ? Follow Locked On Nets on Socials Locked On Nets https://twitter.com/LockedOnNets by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Cam Johnson needs to take a "Mikal Bridges" size step in year two for the Brooklyn Nets: Cam Johnson enters the offseason as one of the top Free Agent targets in the NBA and with a potential $20m/year contract coming his way the Nets are once again at a critical point in their franchise. The new CBA will make it harder for teams to compile and move money for superstars, making the easiest path forward to develop and grow in-house talent. While Cam came over from Phoenix via trade, he is effectively a part of the new core for Sean Marks. If Cam Johnson can tap into the playoff performances we saw against Philadelphia and become a consistent threat off the dribble, the Nets can look back on his impending contract as a blessing rather than a burden 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 with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US custom by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Two Things Nets Fans Need To See This Off-Season, Plus A Question About The Knicks: The Nets enter the off-season with a couple of key things needing to happen in order to signal positivity going into next year. The first is resigning Cameron Johnson who is a restricted free agent going into the market. Brooklyn will have a chance to match any offer, but what will the team’s plan be with CJ. For a number of different reasons. Then there is Ben Simmons who seems to have started off-season workouts in Brooklyn facilities, but what should fans expect out of this situation going forward. Is it time to change the narrative around Simmons? And finally, what do Nets fans think about the Knicks still competing in the playoffs? 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 with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Jacque Vaughn, Ben Simmons, and Cam Thomas are on same page. That’s great for the Nets: With one preseason game in the books, it’s time to look back at some of the quotes that came out of the first Nets actions. Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas, and Jacque Vaughn all had interesting things to say following this game, expanding on some of the positive vibes coming from the playing time and rotations against the Lakers. Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas very much seem to be on the same page with Jacque Vaughn when it comes to playing time and respective role. And this is a very good thing for the Brooklyn Nets leading into this season. After a summer of wondering what was going on, we are getting more clarity about how the organization views everyone’s roles. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Mikal Bridges Ready To Lead: Brooklyn Nets Media Day Reaction: Mikal Bridges is excited for a full season in Brooklyn, and already knows areas he wants to improve in 2023. Likewise best friend Cameron Johnson knows his continued growth, in all phases, will be critical to help this team win. Ben Simmons gave all the right answers to believe he is healthy and ready to improve the PG and rebounding roles on this roster, while backcourt members Spencer Dinwiddie and Cam Thomas shed some light on their anticipated roles Join the Nets conversation with Adam and Doug on Subtext https://joinsubtext.com/dashboard/lockedonnets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta gives you cash back on hundreds of grocery items from produce to personal care to pantry goods, so you can make sure you’re beating inflation no matter what you’re purchasing! Go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code locked. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an acco by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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A Healthy Ben Simmons Makes the Brooklyn Nets a Top 15 NBA Team: It is that time of year when quiet off-seasons are filled with optimism for the season ahead. No one needs that optimism more than Ben Simmons. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are gone, as are the championship expectations in Brooklyn. Mikal Bridges is the face of the franchise, and offering support and confidence and belief that Ben Simmons will be a high-impact player once again. Ben Simmons has the unique combination of skills that would help balance the Nets rotation and roles for players like Spencer Dinwiddie and Cam Thomas. Make no mistake Ben Simmons has a contract that demands high expectations, and for the first time in Brooklyn he looks poised to meet them, and unlock the potential of this roster. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://link.chtbl.com/LONets?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Follow the show and hosts by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Nets Friday Mailbag: TPEs, Point Guards, Trades, And More: The Locked on Nets guys dive into a Friday Mail Bag episode answering the most pressing questions in and around the Brooklyn Nets. They look at who the Nets might target with their remaining Traded Player Exception as well as the chance they could use the Mid-Level Exception this season as well. Plus, they look at the state of the point guard position for this team and answer questions around Spencer Dinwiddie and Ben Simmons. Are these guys the answer or could Brooklyn look elsewhere this off-season? Finally, they discuss the Cameron Johnson question again and debate whether a four-year contract makes sense with his current age. 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 with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Downl by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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With Ben Simmons, the Nets must play much faster this season: The Nets were one of the slowest teams in the league last season and it caused issues for them on both sides of the ball. Things have to change this time around and it looks like Ben Simmons could be a difference maker when it comes to the speed of the team. Simmons has come out and said he wants the team to have more of a run-and-gun style. And that makes sense for his type of play. But is the rest of the team ready for it? Doug Norrie takes a look at the pace numbers from last season, where the Nets ranked, and how they can improve this time around. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta gives you cash back on hundreds of grocery items from produce to personal care to pantry goods, so you can make sure you’re beating inflation no matter what you’re purchasing! Go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code locked. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Arizona Cardinals Rookies Impress Amid Loss to 49ers: Arizona Cardinals dropped to 1-3 after a 36-15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The game seemed much closer at times than the final score with two of the Cardinals top rookies showing why they're set to be very important pieces to the future of the organization. Both first-round pick Paris Johnson Jr and third-round pick Michael Wilson had very good days, with Wilson edging PJJ in measurables. Paris Johnson Jr did keep the likes of Nick Bosa and Fred Warner away from Joshua Dobbs for the majority of the game. Michael Wilson had his first two touchdowns as an NFL player while Paris Johnson Jr did a very good job at keeping the San Francisco 49ers pass rush at bay for most of the day. Plus, once again, the Jonathan Gannon-led Arizona Cardinals, although still dealing with high penalty numbers, showed cohesion, balance, and maturity throughout yet another week. Let's discuss. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This epis by Locked On Cardinals - Daily Podcast On The Arizona Cardinals

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Cam Johnson returning to the Nets lineup just in time: Though he didn’t play at all in the preseason, it looks like Cam Johnson is back in the mix for the Brooklyn Nets and will be able to roll in the first game of the season Wednesday. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at what Cam brings to the team and how he is uniquely positioned to raise the overall floor of the play. They look at how he fits in with the current starting lineup, how his abilities pair with Ben Simmons and others, plus what to expect from his play. Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug ? https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonnets ? TEXT: 973-559-2422 (Only Available for US & Canada for Now) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nets/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA ? Follow Locked On Nets on Socials Locked On Nets https://twitter.com/LockedOnNets Adam Armbrecht https://twitter.co by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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