Game Night: Grizzlies SURVIVE, Kawhi Plays AGAIN, Timberwolves HOLD ON

On this episode of Locked On NBA Game Night, Danny Cunningham (Locked On Cavs, Locked On NBA Game Night) and John Karalis (Locked On Celtics) explore recent NBA developments. They analyze new information about Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers' potential cap circumvention, discussing Steve Ballmer's carbon credit purchases and their possible connection to Leonard's Aspiration deal. The hosts examine Jason Tatum's injury recovery, sharing updates on his rehabilitation progress and its impact on the Boston Celtics. They also discuss Adam Silver's comments about NBA expansion to Europe, expressing skepticism about the timeline and feasibility. The episode concludes with an analysis of Ben Simmons' current status and future in the NBA, speculating on his career prospects and potential retirement.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today.  OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/lockedonnba Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get startedFANDUEL 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 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

19 Sep 33min

New revelations rock the NBA as the LA CLIPPERS face mounting scrutiny over potential salary cap violations. Wes Goldberg, Tony East and Haize dissect Steve Ballmer's investments in Aspiration, Adam Silver's problematic responses, and whether Kawhi Leonard needs to make a public statement. Then, the trio explores the concentration of draft picks among five teams, debating its impact on competitive balance, and Jonathan Kuminga's contract negotiations with the Golden State Warriors and Jimmy Butler's surprising involvement.0:00 Intro1:30 Latest on Clippers scandal10:26 Is draft pick concentration good for the league?20:04 Warriors and Kuminga contract standoffSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/lockedonnba Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

18 Sep 29min

GAME NIGHT: NBA's WORST Teams With The BRIGHTEST FUTURES | Wembanyam's Spurs & Sarr's Wizards LEAD The WayNBA's Worst to First? Ranking Non-Playoff Teams' FuturesWhich bottom-dwelling NBA squad has the brightest tomorrow? Hosts Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) and David Ramil (@Locked On Heat) dissect the futures of teams that missed last season's playoffs. From the San Antonio Spurs' potential with Victor Wembanyama to the Washington Wizards' surprising upside, they analyze young cores, draft assets, and development trajectories. The duo debates the Phoenix Suns' long-term viability, ponders the New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson dilemma, and struggles to pinpoint the bleakest outlook among the league's cellar-dwellers.Tune in for expert insights on which NBA underdogs might become tomorrow's contenders.Subscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBAFollow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAListener Survey – We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGY – Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.OpenPhone – Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaMonarch Money – Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuel – Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com to get startedFANDUEL 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 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

18 Sep 35min

Is Kawhi Leonard's reign in LA over? On today’s episode of Locked On NBA, Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize break down whether the Clippers are finally ready to move on from Kawhi Leonard after years of injuries and frustration. The crew debates whether the Kawhi/Paul George trade has become one of the biggest disasters in NBA history and what it means for the franchise moving forward. They also dive into the Clippers’ ongoing investigation, Adam Silver’s surprising walk-back of his comments on the Aspiration scandal, and what it reveals about the league office. Finally, the hosts give their takes on the NBA’s latest rule change about end-of-quarter heaves and propose bold new rules they’d love to see in the game. 0:00 Intro1:30 Kawhi Leonard & Clippers: Is the Era Over?7:30 Was the Kawhi/Paul George trade a disaster?12:05 Clippers investigation & Adam Silver’s walk-back23:30 New NBA rule changesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/lockedonnba Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

17 Sep 32min

Could Kawhi Leonard become a free agent? Clippers face potential punishment for alleged cap circumvention. Wes Goldberg and Tony East dissect the hypothetical fallout if the NBA voids Kawhi Leonard's contract with the LA Clippers. They explore landing spots for the superstar forward and compare the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies, debating Anthony Edwards' elite status. They also analyze NBA teams' long-term cap strategies and Luka Doncic's recent media makeover. 0:00 Intro1:30 Potential Kawhi penalty10:06 NBA Versus: Timberwolves vs Grizzlies22:45 Buy or sell: Teams planning for 2027Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/lockedonnba Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

17 Sep 29min

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors may be headed for a breakup. Could the Sixers, Nets, or Hornets be his next home? Wes Goldberg, Haize and Gavin Schall break down the best trade destinations for Kuminga, the Houston Rockets’ battle for their fifth starter, and grade the New York Knicks' offseason moves. 0:00 Intro1:30 Best trade destinations for Kuminga 10:46 – Rockets starting lineup: Who wins the 5th spot? 21:17 – Knicks offseason explainedSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/lockedonnba Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

16 Sep 30min

This episode of Locked On NBA Game Night delves into Giannis Antetokounmpo's surprising statement about his EuroBasket bronze medal being his greatest career accomplishment. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Camille Davis (@CamilleMonae, Locked On Bucks) discuss Adam Silver's controversial comments about the NBA being a "highlights league" and its potential impact on the sport's future. They also analyze the Kobe Bufkin trade to the Nets and its implications for the Hawks. The conversation shifts to the ongoing Clippers investigation and whether Adam Silver needs to make an example of the team to maintain league integrity. Throughout, the hosts offer insightful commentary on the evolving landscape of NBA viewership and team strategies. 0:00 Giannis values Greece medal over NBA title?!13:00 Adam Silver calls NBA a "highlights league"22:20 Hawks trade Kobe Bufkin, impact on roster=27:55 Should NBA make an example of the Clippers?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 Locked On Mavericks Podcast🎧 Locked On Bucks Podcast  Follow Your Team Every Day📲 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba/ Locked On NBA: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba/  📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers 5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

16 Sep 31min

On today’s episode of Locked On NBA, Wes Goldberg is joined by Matt Moore (Locked On Nuggets) and Haize (Locked On Bulls) to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo’s surprising claim that winning a EuroBasket bronze medal may mean more to him than his NBA championship, the Golden State Warriors’ contract standoff with Jonathan Kuminga and which side really has the leverage, and the EuroBasket players who stood out enough to earn a potential NBA opportunity. The crew also debates whether restricted free agency is broken under the new CBA and reacts to Shane Larkin’s honest take on why he chose overseas basketball over being an NBA role player.0:00 Intro02:00 Giannis: Bronze Medal vs. NBA Championship06:28 Sengun vs. Giannis Beef09:53 Warriors-Kuminga Contract Stalemate Explained22:39 EuroBasket Players Who Deserve NBA ShotsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/lockedonnba Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

15 Sep 31min