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The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James won Game 1 of the NBA Finals in dominating fashion over the Miami Heat. Anthony Davis played like he had been waiting for this game his entire life. On the daily Locked On NBA Podcast, host Ben Golliver (Washington Post) and Nick Angstadt (Locked On Mavericks) explained how […]

There’s something strange going on with the Minnesota Timberwolves around Karl-Anthony Towns. According to a recent report from Darren Wolfson of SKOR North, a player who knows Towns told his agent that Towns is “as good as gone” from Minnesota.. It’s an interesting rumor, but then it got more interesting when Towns did not show […]

The Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Oklahoma City Thunder are all looking for new leadership with their head coaching vacancies, and each job comes with perks as well as flaws. On the daily Locked On Mavericks Podcast, Isaac Harris and I talked about the six head coaching […]

With the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat about to begin, the narrative about the Eastern Conference being inferior to the West is once again under the microscope. The disparity between the Eastern and Western Conferences during the regular season has been vast for a long time. Every year it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back in the NBA Finals playing a team that often runs two big men together. It’s a stark contrast to some of the recent Death Lineups of the Golden State Warriors or even this season’s Houston Rockets lineup. Small ball seemed to be the new trend, but the Lakers have […]

The Indiana Pacers have a nice young core in Victor Oladipo, Malcolm Brogdon, Domantas Sabonis, and Myles Turner, but somehow they’re already at a crossroads with several of them. According to The Athletic, Oladipo is “looking to move on” from the Pacers “this offseason,” and Turner may “possibly be in the same boat.” On the […]

Bradley Beal has been fake-traded thousands of times over the last few years, but the Denver Nuggets may be the landing place that makes the most sense. On the daily Locked On Wizards Podcast, host Renee Washington looks at the deal from both sides and explains why it makes sense for one team and not […]

One of the biggest matchups in the NBA Finals will be between Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo. The two centers have different styles, but they are both defensive stalwarts and have had a huge impact during the Los Angeles Lakers’ and Miami Heat’s runs to the NBA Finals. On the daily Locked On Heat Podcast, […]

Right on schedule, another star player is ready for a change of scenery. According to The Athletic, Victor Oladipo is “looking to move on” from the Indiana Pacers “this offseason.” On the daily Locked On Pacers Podcast, host Tony East explains why the Pacers have options and why they shouldn’t rush to trade Victor Oladipo […]

The Miami Heat will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. Both teams were built very differently. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the clear top-two players in the series and the Lakers need them to play their best to win. The Heat have a collection of guys that can step up at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since Kobe Bryant led them there in 2010. 10 years later, everything seems different. Kobe Bryant’s passing sent a shock through the entire basketball world, but it may have hit closest to home in the Lakers organization. On the daily Locked […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was awarded his second straight MVP award this season after edging out LeBron James, but he still has another level he can reach as a player. If Giannis wants to avoid another playoff loss, he has to diversify his offensive game. On the daily Locked On Bucks Podcast, host Kane Pitman explained what […]

The Miami Heat are back in the NBA Finals with a completely different team than the last time they made it six years ago, save for Erik Spoelstra and Udonis Haslem. Now the Heat are lead by Jimmy Butler, but their production comes by a committee and Bam Adebayo might just be the head chair. […]

The Orlando Magic have a lot of questions about their future. One of the biggest is how they should handle their two young wings Jonathan Isaac and Aaron Gordon. The issue at hand is if the two can coexist, not to mention lurking questions about each of their ceilings. On the daily Locked On Magic Podcast, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is an anomaly. After Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo were knocked out of the NBA Playoffs in the second round, many people considered LeBron to still be the best player in the NBA. He’s also the second oldest player left in the postseason, and the 10th oldest player to […]

The Denver Nuggets find themselves in a very familiar situation, down 3-1 in a series. After winning the last two series after falling down 3-1, the Nuggets have the Los Angeles Lakers right where they want them. This Nuggets team is like a computer; learning, growing and adapting as it encounters flaws and challenges. Even […]

LaMelo Ball has been in the spotlight for a long time. The limelight is growing even brighter now that’s he’s entering the NBA Draft. Almost everyone has seen his highlights at some point in his career, but what kind of pro player is LaMelo going to turn out to be?  On the daily Locked On Warriors […]

While leading the Miami Heat to a Game 4 win over the Boston Celtics, guard Tyler Herro broke the record for the most points scored by a player 20-years-old or younger in a Conference Finals game. It was one of those games you had to see to believe. How could a rookie who only scored […]

Tyler Herro’s rise from 13th overall pick in the NBA Draft, to rotation player on a playoff team, to now an all-time playoff performer, has been nothing short of spectacular and confounding. Has Herro always been able to reach this level of play and was saving it, or has something happened over the last year […]

After winning Game 3 in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics looked terrible to start Game 4. It’s hard to tell if they’re fatigued or shrinking in the big moment, but the Celtics are not stepping up in with the same intensity as the Miami Heat. The second quarter of Game 4 was particularly […]

The Miami Heat are unlike any team we have seen in the NBA Playoffs in a long time, maybe since the 2004 Detroit Pistons. They don’t have an MVP-level player and every night someone else is leading them to big wins. Jimmy Butler has made big plays, Goran Dragic has scored huge buckets, Bam Adebayo […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are two wins away from the NBA Finals, but this Denver Nuggets team doesn’t go away quietly. The Lakers need one more burst from LeBron James and then even more if they reach the Finals. On the daily Locked On Lakers Podcast, hosts Anthony Irwin and Pete Zayas (LakerFilmRoom) discussed LeBron […]

The Denver Nuggets are one Anthony Davis game-winner away from being up 2-1 in the Western Conference Finals. It would be an incredible feat for any team, but this Nuggets team seems to shake off any pressure and rise to the occasion. Nikola Jokic is their engine, but Jamal Murray has been their accelerator. On […]

The Chicago Bulls have been a mess over the last few years, and fans of the franchise have agreed that their front office known as GarPax was largely to blame. The #FireGarPax was a cry for help from Bulls fans just wanting a competent basketball team again. Now, Chicago has relieved Gar Forman of his […]

Zion Williamson is one of the most unique talents to ever enter the NBA. When the New Orleans Pelicans won the lottery, their ticket staff rejoiced like they all individually won the actual lottery. But Zion’s rookie year had less rejoicing and more hoping that he could stay on the court long enough to become […]

The life and legacy of Kobe Bryant has always been a fascinating story through al the eras of his career. On the Rejecting the Screen Podcast, hosts Adam Stanco and Noah Coslov spoke to Jeff Pearlman, author of the new book Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty, on […]

The Indiana Pacers are at another crossroads in their franchise. After being swept three times in four years in the playoffs, something has to change. Nate McMillan is no longer the coach, but the Pacers may also look to revamp a roster that is starting to become stagnant. On the daily Locked On Pacers Podcast, […]

NBA awards have been highly scrutinized and questioned because their definitions are so vague, with a lot of the conversation this year revolving around Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James for the MVP award, but also Bradley Beal in the All-NBA conversation. Some claim awards should go to the best players on the best teams, others […]

The Houston Rockets mortgaged most of their future in a trade to acquire Russell Westbrook last offseason, and then they traded away Clint Capela to solidify their new commitment to small-ball. After a disappointing playoff run and the departure of coach Mike D’Antoni, the Rockets may want to make a drastic move, such as trying […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have two young All-Stars in Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell. They also have the number one pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. So, they have a massive decision to make. Should they select an unproven talent who needs development, or trade the pick for a more established player to pair with their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets, but the Nuggets might have the Lakers right where they want them. This Nuggets team has been down 3-1 in both of their playoff series wins this season, seeming to learn and grow as a series goes on. On the daily Locked […]

When Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers were upset in the second round of the NBA playoffs, more and more people concluded that LeBron James is still the best player in the NBA. But the Los Angeles Lakers’ best player in these playoffs has been Anthony Davis. On the daily Locked On Lakers Podcast, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a massive decision to make before the NBA Draft on November 18th. If they keep the No. 1 pick, there’s no clear consensus for the selection, but if they decide to trade it, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to the player they’d get back. On the daily Locked […]

The Boston Celtics had double digit leads in both games against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Nevertheless, in both games they blew those leads and lost late in the outings. On the daily Locked On Celtics Podcast, host John Karalis explained how Boston is completely falling apart at the end of games in this series. John […]

As unlikely as it seemed when the NBA season resumed, the Miami Heat are now two games away from the NBA Finals. While Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo received the most praise for their clutch performances, there is another player who is quietly and consistently leading the Heat when others do not.  On the daily Locked […]

The Milwaukee Bucks need to make some moves in the offseason. Still, it’s hard to address what exactly should change from a team that so clearly dominated in the regular season. On the daily Locked On Bucks Podcast, host Kane Pitman and Frank Madden discuss why the point guard spot needs to be what’s addressed, and how a trade for […]

Luka Doncic had an incredible second year in the NBA, arguably one of the greatest of all time for a sophomore player. He was the first player in his second year to make All-NBA First Team since Tim Duncan in the 1998-99 season, and he became just the third player ever, at any point in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are going home earlier than anyone anticipated, and now everyone is looking for who to blame, primarily focused on Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. On the Locked On NBA Podcast, hosts Ben Golliver and David Locke (Locked On Jazz) debate who is more to blame between their two star players in […]

There have been many great passing big men in NBA history. Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Walton, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Arvydas Sabonis are all known for being great passers. But now, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is challenging all the aforementioned names for the title of Best Passing Big Man Ever. In Game 7 against […]