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Patrick Beverley & Russell Westbrook... Teammates? | Chet Holmgren OUT For Season | Kevin Durant, Nets Moving Forward Together: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Andy Kamenetzky (@Locked On Lakers) to discuss the LA Lakers trading Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz for veteran point guard Patrick Beverley. How does Beverley move the needle for this Lakers team? Does this trade signal a possible Russell Westbrook deal around the corner? If no Russ deal happens, can Westbrook and Beverley coexist given their contentious past? Then, Rylan Stiles (@Locked on Thunder) comes through to discuss the news that Chet Holmgren will be OUT for the season after suffering a foot injury during pro-am basketball play. How severe is Holmgren's injury? What was the message from Thunder GM Sam Presti addressing the situation? Are there any silver linings to take away from this? Should this effect teams' willingness to allow players to participate in future pro-am games? Lastl by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

37 min listen

Kevin Durant Issuing Nets Ultimatums | Make Or Break Season For Kawhi, PG13 & Clippers? | Paolo Banchero Vs. Dejounte Murray BEEF: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Doug Norrie (@Locked On Nets) to discuss the latest in the Brooklyn Nets Kevin Durant trade request saga, with KD now issuing ultimatums to Nets owner Joe Tsai about not wanting to play under Sean Marks or Steve Nash any longer. What does Tsai's message say about how Brooklyn is likely to navigate this situation moving forward? How much leverage have the Nets lost in trade talks because of the way Durant has handled this situation? How does the uncertainty around KD impact Kyrie Irving? Then, Darian Vaziri (@Locked On Clippers) stops in to discuss what adding John Wall means for the Los Angeles Clippers + expectations and goals for Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Ty Lou heading into next season. Should John Wall start or come off the bench? If fully healthy, how do the Clippers stack up compared to the rest of the Wes by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

35 min listen

Suns Favorites In West After Durant Trade? | Luka & Kyrie Mavericks Debut | Clippers Add Depth Ahead Of Deadline: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Brendon Kleen (@Locked On Suns) to discuss Kevin Durant being traded to the Phoenix Suns and how that changes A LOT for the Suns moving forward. Are the Suns now favorites in the West after adding Durant? How important was it to keep Deandre Ayton out of the KD trade? How much about the Suns has to change to incorporate Durant on the fly midseason? Who projects to be the 5th starter next to Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Durant and Ayton? Then, Nick Angstadt (@Locked On Mavs) stops by to talk about Kyrie Irving as a Dallas Maverick and his much anticipated debut alongside Luka Doncic and why Dallas didn't make any other moves ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. How has Kyrie changed this Mavericks team? What stood out in Luka & Kyrie's Mavs debut? Were the Mavs trying to trade Christian Wood and Tim Hardaway Jr. and, if so, why didn't they g by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

35 min listen

Should the Lakers Wait for Kyrie Irving or Trade Now for Buddy Hield? How Badly Do They Need a Deal?: Some interesting numbers were released today by our friends at Betonline - namely, the first look at win projections. Every team gets a marker set, and bettors can go over or under. Well, almost every team. The Lakers and Brooklyn Nets were conspicuously off the board. Why? Because people are expecting trades (or at least recognizing the possibility) and understand the impact could have a massive impact on win totals. If the Nets trade Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, for example, and if the Lakers both ditch Russell Westbrook, and/or acquire someone like Irving or perhaps Indiana sharpshooter Buddy Hield and maybe center Myles Turner. They're not giving the Lakers a number until they know what kind of team that number is assigned to. It indicates a big range of potential outcomes, depending on what the Lakers do. So first, how badly do the Lakers need a trade? Is there any other way the by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

34 min listen

Kevin Durant is Staying in Brooklyn, Which Means Kyrie Irving Isn't Coming to the Lakers. Plan B?: So, all that stuff? Just kidding. Nothing to see here, anymore. Yep, Tuesday saw Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets agree to move forward together in pursuit of an NBA championship. Nothing about this is particularly surprising - short of an overwhelming offer Brooklyn had zero incentive to move Durant and KD had almost no leverage to force the team's hand - but it is nonetheless revealing. The landscape in the NBA has changed and superstars flexing, or trying to flex, are finding that context can make a big difference in determining whether that flex works. For the Lakers, there are long term implications around stars and star culture, but the more immediate impact? No Kyrie Irving. If Durant ain't moving, neither is Kyrie. So where to the Lakers go now, knowing that their top trade target is off the market, and there aren't exactly a ton of teams clamoring to take Russell Westbrook off by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

33 min listen

Where it All Stands for the Lakers, Nets, Westbrook, Kyrie, Durant, LeBron... Hell, Everyone!!!: A day barely passes without some news leaking about the Los Angeles Lakers, the Brooklyn Nets, and some trade that will affect Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Anthony Davis... even folks like Joe Harris, Seth Curry, and Talen Horton-Tucker, or teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers or Charlotte Hornets. So much of the NBA landscape is essentially stuck in neutral as the Nets sort out their conflict with the disgruntled Durant, which could create a butterfly effect of massive proportions. So what's happening these days in Brooklyn? To break it all down, Andy Kamenetzky (with Brian Kamenetzky out on vacation) spoke with Adam Armbrecht from Locked On Nets. The topics included the trade offers thus far declined for Durant, what makes him difficult to move, why he even wants out in the first place, and where things stand between the Nets and I by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

33 min listen

Warriors Dynasty, Steph Curry's Legacy | Christian Wood Right Fit For Luka, Mavericks? | Rockets Draft Strategy: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Cyrus Saatsaz (@Locked On Warriors) to discuss the Golden State Warriors winning the 2022 NBA Championship and what it means for Steph Curry's legacy, the organization and more. Are the Warriors one of the top dynasties in NBA history? Where does this title rank for the Warriors across the four during the Curry era? How does this ring and Final's MVP impact Curry's legacy? Is Steph top-10 all-time now? Then, Nick Angstadt (@Locked On Mavericks) stops by to discuss the Dallas Mavericks trading for Houston Rockets center Christian Wood and how he fits with Luka Doncic moving forward. Was this an absolute steal for Dallas? Is Wood the right big for Luka Doncic? Will the defense be a legit concern? How much better should the Mavs be next year with Wood AND Tim Hardaway Jr. in the mix? Lastly, Jackson (@Locked On Rockets) discusses the Wo by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

31 min listen

Where the Lakers Stand in the Western Conference Today, with Guest Mo Dakhil! (Part 1): The Lakers have had another summer of change, and more change is expected (or at least, if you're John Q. LakersFan, badly wanted). But right now, as the NBA offseason rolls into the dog days of August, where do things stand for Los Angeles relative to the rest of the conference? Are they a playoff team? A play-in team? Something (gulp) worse? How exactly did the Lakers get to this place, and is there any way out? (Hint, the issue could be cultural, coming from the front office.) Andy is still wandering the wilderness, but that's no problem. Fielding all of these questions and more is the great Mo Dakhil, of Bleacher Report, The Athletic and the host of One Mo Thing, one of the great educational NBA segments on the Internet. It's Part 1 of a Two Part Moapallooza! What kind of timeline are the Lakers on when it comes to a Kevin Durant trade, so it might move things along with Kyrie Irving? What com by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

33 min listen

Is the Hield/Turner for Westbrook/Draft Picks Trade Dead? Should the Lakers Revive It?: Last week brought the news that the Lakers had been kicking the tires again on a potential trade with Indiana that would bring guard Buddy Hield and perhaps center Myles Turner to Los Angeles in exchange for (broadly) Russell Westbrook and draft picks. Or apparently, draft PICK, which explains why the deal is reportedly dead for now. The Pacers want the Lakers to include both of their tradable first round picks, and Lakers are only willing - for now - to part with one. Is that a mistake for the Lakers, who undeniably need to improve their talent base and upgrade their shooting to have even a moderate shot at contention this year? Would making this deal improve them enough to make it worth it? If they hold out, what exactly might those assets bring? Can they wait around for Brooklyn to sort out this Kevin Durant mess, and by extension, the Kyrie Irving question? Given the way the NBA trade market is by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

32 min listen

James Harden wants out of Houston?, Thunder looking to trade Steven Adams?, My top 60 NBA Draft big board, Rubio to the Bulls?: Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles on Twitter) talks about the rumors of James Harden wanting to jump ship from the Rockets to the Nets. Could a Kyrie, KD, Harden trio be a glimpse at what would have happened had the Oklahoma City Thunder kept James Harden with KD and Russell Westbrook? Have these reports gotten too far to back out of for either side? Are the Thunder looking to trade Steven Adams? Of course they are, but what are the pros and cons of it?, My top 60 NBA Draft big board, Ricky Rubio a possibility for the Chicago Bulls if the OKC Thunder want to flip their newly acquired guard? Who have the Thunder spoken with during the pre 2020 NBA Draft process? Isaiah Stewart, Jaden McDaniels, Vernon Carey Jr., and Nico Mannion. 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 by Locked On Thunder - Daily Podcast On The Oklahoma City Thunder

34 min listen

Lakers Bench Westbrook + Frank Vogel On The Hot Seat? | LaMelo Ball & Hornets Making Noise | Kings Aggressively Pursuing Ben Simmons: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Andy Kamenetzky (@Locked On Lakers) to discuss the most recent turmoil surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and head coach Frank Vogel. How flawed is this Lakers team? Is trading Russell Westbrook the solution? Who is to blame for where LA is at right now? Can the talent on this roster overcome the fit issues? How much longer until Anthony Davis returns? Then, Doug Branson (@Locked On Hornets) stops by to discuss the Charlotte Hornets making some serious noise out East with LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and company collecting recent wins against the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers. Is LaMelo already a superstar? The Hornets offense is great, but can the defense improve? Where is Charlotte looking to improve at the NBA Trade Deadline? Is Miles Bridges the frontrunner for Most Impr by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

40 min listen

How Does Anthony Davis' Injury Impact The Lakers Moving Forward? Will Rob Pelinka Make a Trade?: Monday night in Phoenix, the Lakers were without Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Russell Westbrook. Sure, Patrick Beverley and Wenyen Gabriel were back in the lineup, but that wasn't nearly enough and predictably, the Lakers lost big to the Suns. It was in many ways a scheduled loss, and it seems Darvin Ham might have had his eye on keeping James healty heading into Wednesday's game against Sacramento, and then Friday's very winnable game against the Hornets. Why does all of this matter? Because the Lakers can justify thinking that they're too far behind to make real noise in the West, especially with Davis set to miss a lot of time. But they can also justify thinking that, based on recent results, if they can hang in there long enough while Davis is hurt, the Lakers can play with anyone. So do they make a trade? Do they hold off until the offseason, and try to build then? Wh by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

33 min listen

Warriors Extend Wiggins, Poole | Wolves Debut Twin Towers Gobert & Towns | Lakers Bringing Westbrook Off The Bench?: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Cyrus Saatsaz (@Locked On Warriors) to discuss the Warriors giving both Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole contract extensions, plus a check-in on the vibes after the Draymond Green situation. Does Wiggins have one of the best current NBA redemption arcs? Why was extending Wiggins AND Poole the right move? Could the Warriors actually get a luxury tax break under the new CBA down the line? Then, Ben Beecken (@Locked On Wolves) stops by to discuss the debut of the Minnesota twin towers Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert and how those two looked sharing the court for the first time together. Why did it take until the final preseason game to see the pairing? What did they look like offensively and defensively? How does Jaden McDaniels factor into what the Wolves want to achieve defensively? What does Anthony Edwards need to do to have a by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

43 min listen

Mitchell & Gobert Lead Jazz To Seven Straight Wins | Are The Celtics In Trouble? | Pacers Opting To Rebuild, Who Stays? Who Goes?: The Utah Jazz are rolling on a 7-game win streak and the No. 1 rated offense in the NBA behind the duo of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. The Boston Celtics are on a three game slide, including a loss to the Paul George-less LA Clippers, so what's going on in Boston? The Indiana Pacers are reportedly "rebuilding", so what does that mean and what does that look like? Who stays and who is on the trading block? #NBA #Jazz #Celtics #Pacers Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by David Locke (Locked On Jazz) to discuss how the Utah Jazz have looked a quarter of the way through the season. What has the mid-November addition of Rudy Gay done for this team? How good has Donovan Mitchell looked and is he taking another leap? Rudy Gobert's role in the Jazz's No. 1 ranked offense. Do the Jazz deserve to be in the same conversation as the Phoenix Suns and Golden Sta by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

35 min listen

Pelicans Rally Down 20 To Beat Lakers | Trouble In South Beach With Heat, Butler? | Suns Top Sixers In Potential Finals Preview: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Jake Madison (@Locked On Pelicans) to discuss the Pelicans biggest win of the season over the LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and the LA Lakers in a game with huge playoff implications, NBA Draft implications and more. How did the Pelicans rally from down 20 at halftime and come back to win? What did the New Orleans rookies Trey Murphy and Herb Jones bring to the table? How did Brandon Ingram look in his return to the lineup? Would Pelicans rather eliminate Anthony Davis and the Lakers in the play-in OR have the Lakers miss the playoff entirely? Then, Wes Goldberg (@Locked On Heat) stops in to discuss the four-game losing streak of the Miami Heat, including losses to the Sixers and Warriors without their best players, culminating in a HEATED exchange between Jimmy Butler, head coach Erik Spoelstra and Udonis Haslem. Wh by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

39 min listen

Does The Celtics Going after Kevin Durant Make It Harder for the Lakers to get Kyrie Irving?: There is a line of thinking that the minute the Brooklyn Nets trade Kevin Durant, it becomes easier for the Lakers to acquire Kyrie Irving. This seems to be the preferred outcome for the organization, and certainly many fans, compared at least to the possibility of acquiring Buddy Hield and Myles Turner from Indiana. But Boston's potential package for Brooklyn could be really good, including both Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart, plus another rotation player and some picks. If that's the case, the Nets would still, in theory, have a very competitive team and wouldn't be in a hurry to jettison Kyrie (who, for what it's worth, says he wants to stay with the Nets) or if they did trade him, would potentially want more instantly useable players than Russell Westbrook. At least the Lakers would have clarity. So which trade would ultimately be better? Would the Lakers benefit more from the defense someo by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

32 min listen

Is James Harden Done With The Nets? | Norman Powell & Robert Covington Are LA Clippers | Cavs Trade For Caris LeVert: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Doug Norrie (@Locked On Nets) to discuss the Brooklyn Nets losing streak reaching eight straight games and the turmoil surrounding James Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Will Harden still be on the Nets past the trade deadline? What brought the Nets to this point? Should the Nets deal Harden or risk losing him for nothing this offseason? What is the breaking point for Brooklyn? Then, Charles Mockler (@Locked On Clippers) joins to discuss the LA Clippers trading Eric Bledsoe, Justice Winslow & Keon Johnson for Norman Powell & Robert Covington. How good is this trade for the Clippers? What did Powell & Covington look like in their debut? Was this move made with an eye on the future? Are the Clippers setting up for another move? Lastly, Evan Dammarell (@Locked On Cavs) jumps in to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers acquiring Car by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

36 min listen

Kyrie Irving-Lakers Trade Scenarios Could Include Seth Curry, Joe Harris. Plus, Cryptic Jeanie Buss Tweets!: The momentum behind a potential trade of Kyrie Irving to the Lakers didn't abate over the weekend. In fact, things seemed to gain a little clarity. Both teams are playing the leverage game, but broadly it appears the Lakers are the only team in the market for Kyrie. That makes the dance a little more delicate, but also would appear to make the result more inevitable. Do the Lakers give up multiple picks? What other names might be involved? Reportedly, the Nets would like the Lakers to take small forward Joe Harris off their hands. The Lakers prefer guard Seth Curry. Both guys shoot the lights out, but Curry makes less money and is on an expiring contract. But is it worth getting hung up on that sort of thing? If the Lakers can fill out the roster, holding on to as much human talent as they can and bringing back multiple players, does that give them a much more legitimate shot at by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

35 min listen

CL Pod 101: Shining a light on the rumors and bad info of silly season: The Boston Celtics are in a most unenviable position, with years of hard work potentially threatened by their star players potentially... by Celtics Lab NBA Basketball Podcast

61 min listen

Wolves Form Twin Towers With KAT & Gobert | Hawks Pair Dejounte Murray & Trae Young | Nets Best Outcome From Durant Situation?: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Ben Beecken (@Locked On Wolves) to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves acquiring Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert to pair with Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards, and D'Angelo Russell. Did the Wolves overpay for Gobert? How will Gobert and KAT coexist together on the floor? How much does adding Gobert move the needle for this Wolves team? Then, Brad Rowland (@Locked On Hawks) stops by to discuss the Atlanta Hawks trading for San Antonio Spurs All-Star guard Dejounte Murray and how he pairs with star guard Trae Young. Was what the Hawks traded for Murray fair value? How do Dejounte Murray and Trae Young compliment each other? What does the addition of Murray mean for the future of John Collins? Are Trae & Dejounte the best backcourt in the East now? Lastly, Doug Norrie (@Locked On Nets) jumps in to discuss latest r by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

35 min listen

Have Kyrie Irving Trade Talks Already "Lost Traction?" What Leverage do the Lakers Have?: Last week, momentum seemed to be gathering around a trade that would bring Kyrie Irving to the Lakers. This week, Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the teams no longer have any "traction" on a deal, and he's wondering if the thing will ever happen at all. So what happens now? Are the Lakers and Nets each destined to hold on to their respective problematic point guards? Well, a lot of it has to do with leverage. The Lakers have a little bit over the Nets - namely that no other teams seem interested in acquiring Kyrie - and the Nets have more over L.A., because without a deal it's pretty certain the Lakers won't have a shot at winning anything significant this season. Fans want action. LeBron James wants action! Can the Lakers, then, afford not to act? And when it's all said and done, how much pressure are the Nets really under to make a deal? Does it have to get done before the year? by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

36 min listen

No Particular Hurry: Episode 19 featuring SNY's Ian Begley: No Particular Hurry: Episode 19 featuring SNY's Ian Begley by Liberty Ballers: for Philadelphia 76ers fans

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Mavs Overcome Injuries & Referees to Beat Hawks + Caris Levert Trade Signals Competition for Mavs: The Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks without KP, THJ, and Luka Doncic & Jalen Brunson for most of the 2nd Half. How did Jason Kidd inspire this team to get a win? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) and Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) breakdown the Mavs win over the Hawks and how Jason Kidd has shown us what a Player's Coach means, How did the Mavericks find a way to win without 4 of their best offensive players for a good chunk of this game? Reggie Bullock stepped up in a big way what has his impact meant to the Mavs as he's turned a corner? Then they discuss the Caris Levert trade and how it could impact the Mavericks plans for the Trade Deadline as well as Free Agency this summer. . Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Locked On Mavericks Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnMavs Follow Locked On NBA: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA . Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sp by Locked On Mavericks - Daily Podcast On The Dallas Mavs

31 min listen

Anthony Davis Probable vs. Nets: How it Impacts LeBron, the Lakers. Plus, Westbrook for Wall Trade Rumors?: The Lakers, obviously, are at a critical juncture in their season. It's getting awful close to make-or-break time, in terms of understanding just how realistic a deep playoff run is going to be. And fundamentally, that means getting Anthony Davis back on the floor. That could happen Tuesday, as the Lakers star was upgraded to probable after nearly suiting up against the Heat on Sunday. Not only does Davis make the team better on both sides of the floor based solely on his talent - for all the talk of vaguely disappointing play from him this season, it's in the context of a guy being a top 15 player instead of a top 5 - he also allows: some pressure to come off LeBron offensively slots Westbrook into a better spot (and gives Russ another large man to pass to at the rim) helps the Lakers settle into their small-ball identity for real. ...and more. Really, there's nothing that by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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LOCKED ON BULLS 5/11/2018 - Dwane Casey out in Toronto, quick WCF preview, Bulls evaluations (Denzel Valentine, Justin Holiday): You have stumbled across the best Chicago Bulls show on the air. The voice of true Chicago Bulls fans lies here in this show. Hosts Jordan Maly and Matt Peck provide you with a daily dose of Chicago Bulls news and stories. We are Locked On Bulls. The guys are back to drive you into the weekend, they start with breaking news about Dwane Casey being fired by the Toronto Raptors. How quickly will Casey be scooped up by another team in the NBA? The guys also see a growing trend in Coach of the Year winners and being fired. The guys also give their thoughts on the NBA's Western Conference Finals. Will the Warriors take care of the Rockets? How does home court advantage play a factor and what are the X factors for both teams this series? The second half of the show the guys continue their season rewind evaluations of each Chicago Bulls player on the roster. The guy by Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

48 min listen

Joel Embiid Dominance + Latest On Sixers & Ben Simmons | Trae Young & Hawks 7 Game Win Streak | Bradley Beal & Wizards Falling FAST, Is It Time To Reset Things In Washington?: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Ky Carlin (@Locked On Sixers) to discuss Joel Embiid's dominant stretch of games and growth as a leader for the Philadelphia 76ers plus what the Sixers intend to do with Ben Simmons heading into the NBA Trade Deadline. Is Embiid the MVP favorite so far this season? Are the Sixers a realistic landing spot for James Harden next summer? Is it a mistake to hold onto Simmons past the deadline with the season Embiid is having? How important has Tyrese Maxey's growth and development been? Next, Brad Rowland (@Locked On Hawks) joins to talk over the Atlanta Hawks seven game win streak making their way up the standings in the Eastern Conference. What's been the key for the Hawks during this win streak? Why have the Hawks fallen off so much defensively this year compared to last sea by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

33 min listen

Kyrie the Culture Killer, Time to Put KD to a Decision & a Juicy Packers Trade Rumor by Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

35 min listen

How Kevin Durant's Ultimatum to the Brooklyn Nets Impacts the Lakers, Westbrook and Kyrie Irving: The Lakers are still reportedly very, very interested in acquiring Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, and to get him the Nets likely need resolution to the Kevin Durant Trade Situation. And that end of things saw some huge news Monday, as The Athletic's Shams Charania reports Durant gave Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum: You can have me, or you can have GM Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash. You can't have both. So does that make it more likely Durant is moved? On the one hand, Tsai can't give into Durant's demands, or he cedes total control of his organization to one player, and torches his credibility across the league. On the other, what team wants to give up the farm for a 34-year old superstar who got EVERYTHING he asked for in Brooklyn, and still demands a trade? And even if Durant is moved, does that mean the Nets will automatically be in a situation where they are tearing it all down a by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

32 min listen

Lakers Play-in Bound + LeBron Becomes No. 2 All-Time Scoring | Cade Cunningham For ROTY? | Grind City Grizzlies Ready For Playoffs: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Andy Kamenetzsky (@Locked On Lakers) to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers post-All-Star break performance, Russell Westbrook's polarizing play, LeBron James passing Karl Malone and becoming No. 2 on the NBA All-Time scoring list. Can the Lakers still make a deep playoff push with Russ at his best? Should other playoff teams be afraid of the Lakers in a seven-game series? What's the latest timetable on Anthony Davis' return? Will LeBron catch Kareem in scoring next? Then, Ku Khahil (@Locked On Pistons) stops in to discuss Sadiq Bey's monster night, Cade Cunningham making a push for Rookie of the Year, Jerami Grant's future in Detroit, Dwane Casey's role in the Pistons' rebuild and more. What does Cade need to do to sway ROTY voters during this final stretch of the season? Does Grant have a long-term fit in Detroit? Will by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

36 min listen

How Would a Shift in the "Player Empowerment" Era Impact the Lakers? Plus, Mailbag!!!: NBA headlines have been occupied by the trade demands of James Harden from Philadelphia, and Damian Lillard from Portland. Tuesday, NBA headlines were occupied by journeyman guard Austin Rivers talking about those trade demands. He doesn't think they're good for the game, and are contributing to what he sees as a bad deal for players in the new CBA. So beyond the philosophical questions about whether he's right, there are implications for the Lakers in how fans, media and owners view these expressions of player empowerment. The Lakers, after all, have a long history of being central in power plays, whether in trade demands made by Lakers players (think Kobe, Shaq) or perhaps more importantly, players trying to force their way to LA (most recently, Anthony Davis). The Lakers will always be central in these conversations, as a crown jewel of the league and a very popular place to play. Meanwhile, the e by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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