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Nets, KD & Kyrie Confident Moving Forward? | Christian Wood Sixth Man For Mavericks? | Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. ON FIRE: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Doug Norrie (@Locked On Nets) to discuss the much anticipated Brooklyn Nets media and how confident fans should be in Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons moving forward. How should Nets fans feel about Durant's commitment level to the team? Was it a good sign to see Kyrie speaking so openly about Brooklyn's problems? Is Simmons in a good spot mentally? Where are guys like TJ Warren, Seth Curry, and Joe Harris at with their injury timetables? Then, Nick Angstadt (@Locked On Mavericks) swings by to discuss the media day news that surprised fans AND Christian Wood himself, that he would be serving as the Dallas Mavericks sixth man this upcoming season + other media day standouts. Is bringing Wood off the bench the right move by Jason Kidd? What does Wood need to do to move into the starting lineup? Should the Mavs be conc by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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How Steelers Coach Broderick Jones Early Could Be Vital | AFC Overrated? | New Rookie Camp Approach: Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers ended rookie camp and got their first look at offensive tackle Broderick Jones. Jones talked about his excitement to go up against T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith when the pads go on, but how should Mike Tomlin and Pat Meyer handle the rookie? The first few games of the season will feature a gauntlet of premier pass rushers like the San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa, Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns, Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders, and Will Anderson with the Houston Texans. Also, with Aaron Rodgers with the New York Jets, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, Patrick Mahomes with the Kansas City Chiefs, and Joe Burrow with the Cincinnati Bengals, where do the Steelers stand in the AFC? Chris Carter and Alan Saunders think it's n by Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

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Justin Simmons, Patrick Surtain are the foundation of the Denver Broncos defense: Justin Simmons and Patrick Surtain are two players who are the foundation of the Denver Broncos defense this upcoming season. How important have Surtain and Simmons been to the organization both on and off the field and how can Surtain's meteoric rise as one of the NFL's top cornerbacks benefit the team in 2023? Plus, Zach Allen has thrust himself into position to become a foundational player for the Broncos defense under Vance Joseph this upcoming season. If the Broncos are going to have success on defense, why are these three players the most important? Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger share their Broncos analysis and more with Broncos Country. WANT MORE DAILY DENVER BRONCOS CONTENT? For all of the latest Denver Broncos news today -- Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOBroncos?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More ? https://linktr.ee by Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

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James Harden Makes Sixers Debut | Suns Without Chris Paul For 6-8 Weeks | Karl Anthony-Towns & Timberwolves 7th Out West, Can They Climb Higher?: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Keith Pompey (@Locked On Sixers) to discuss James Harden's Philadelphia debut over the weekend and how dominant the duo of Harden and Joel Embiid already look. Are the Sixers the team to beat out East now? Is Tyrese Maxey growing into a third star for Philly? What weakness, if any, does this Sixers team have? Next, Brendon Kleen (@Locked On Suns) stops in talk about the state of Suns with Chris Paul set to miss the next 6-8 weeks due to a thumb fracture. How much does Paul's injury hurt Phoenix during this final stretch of the season? Have they created enough separation in the standings to not worry about taking a few losses? Who steps up with no CP3? Lastly, Ben Beecken (@Locked On Wolves) joins to break down Karl Anthony-Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves' success this season. How close is KAT to by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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$James Harden Makes Sixers Debut | Suns Without Chris Paul For 6-8 Weeks | Karl Anthony-Towns & Timberwolves 7th Out West, Can They Climb Higher?: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Keith Pompey (@Locked On Sixers) to discuss James Harden's Philadelphia debut over the weekend and how dominant the duo of Harden and Joel Embiid already look. Are the Sixers the team to beat out East now? Is Tyrese Maxey growing into a third star for Philly? What weakness, if any, does this Sixers team have? Next, Brendon Kleen (@Locked On Suns) stops in talk about the state of Suns with Chris Paul set to miss the next 6-8 weeks due to a thumb fracture. How much does Paul's injury hurt Phoenix during this final stretch of the season? Have they created enough separation in the standings to not worry about taking a few losses? Who steps up with no CP3? Lastly, Ben Beecken (@Locked On Wolves) joins to break down Karl Anthony-Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves' success this season. How close is KAT to$

Steelers Patience Key to Finding Last Linebacker like Isaiah Simmons/Deion Jones | Who Fits 2023 WR3: Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2023 roster could still use another linebacker on its roster, and Omar Khan is exploring options. But there's no rush in the current NFL market to finalize the Steelers' plan at the position with players like Kwon Alexander and Deion Jones still in free agency and Isaiah Simmons as a possible trade target for the Arizona Cardinals. Patience will be key for Omar Khan to make the right move again for the Steelers. Also, there's a debate for after Diontae Johnson and George Pickens, who should be WR3? Allen Robinson is an obvious choice, but should Calvin Austin III be overlooked? And when looking at the wide receiver depth chart, how much will a WR3 even get targeted in an offense that looks to establish the run and will have Johnson, Pickens, Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth as pri by Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

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How Should The Warriors Handle The Draymond-Poole Situation? | Victor Wembanyama Vs. Scoot Henderson: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Cyrus Saatsaz (@Locked On Warriors) to discuss the altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole last week, the leaked video footage, how the team has handled things so far and more. How concerning is it that nobody tried to stop Draymond in the leaked footage? Should people be villainizing whoever leaked the video? How did Draymond handle himself during his presser? Can Poole and Draymond work past this, or is the situation unsalvageable? How did the Warriors look taking the court against the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time since all of this started? Then, Rafael Barlowe (@Locked On NBA Big Board) stops by to discuss the marquee matchup between Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, the top-two consensus picks of the 2023 NBA Draft. What was the atmosphere like in the building ahead of the game? What stood out watching Wemby & Scoot by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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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

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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

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Extending Anthony Davis Right Move For Lakers? | Nuggets Depth Key To Title Defense | Cade Cunningham Impresses With USA Select Team, Pistons Expectations: Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Brian Kamenetzky (@Locked On Lakers) to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers signing Anthony Davis to a 3-year, $186 million contract extension, how it happened so quickly and whether or not it was the right move. Why did the deal get done so quickly? Is extending an injury prone player like AD the right move? What does this say about the Lakers potential post-LeBron era future? Then, Matt Moore (@Locked On Nuggets) breaks down the Denver Nuggets concerning lack of depth and how that and other factors will impact their chances to defend their title next season. How significant is it losing Vlatko Cancar due to his ACL injury? How will Denver replace the production of Bruce Brown and Jeff Green? What will be the Nuggets biggest challenge in repeating next season? Who poses the biggest threa by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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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

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