Blazers SOLD. Are They On the MOVE? | Joel Embiid INJURY UPDATE | Dr. J vs. LeBron James in the Tourney of Moves
We've got an update on Joel Embiid's recovery. Head coach Nick Nurse gave us some positive news, but the timeline for his return is still very much up in the air. We'll discuss how many games Embiid needs to play for the 76ers to be a legitimate threat in the East and whether the team should start preparing for life without him, just in case.In other big news, the Portland Trail Blazers have officially been sold to Tom Dundon, the owner of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. This move has some fans feeling a bit uneasy, especially after reports surfaced describing him as a very "hands-on" owner. We'll debate whether an activist owner can succeed in today's NBA or if this is a potential red flag for the franchise's future.Finally, we're wrapping up the thrilling first round of our "Tournament of Moves" to determine the greatest signature move in NBA history. We've got some incredible matchups, including Dr. J's iconic scoop layup against LeBron James's powerful tomahawk dunk, and Kobe Bryant's unstoppable baseline fadeaway versus Kevin Durant's slick hesitation pull-up. You won't want to miss our breakdown and final votes!Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?sid=YouTubeLocked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAFind a Daily Locked On NBA Podcast covering your favorite team:📲 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAFollow the Locked On Podcast NetworkTwitter 📲 https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetworkTikTok 📲 https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonsportsSubscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBAFollow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaHungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one. For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use code LOCKEDONNBA.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.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)
14 Aug 34min
GAME NIGHT: Rockets Contract STANDOFF With Kevin Durant INTENSIFIES | Is Houston RISKING Championship Dreams?
GAME NIGHT: Rockets Contract STANDOFF With Kevin Durant INTENSIFIES | Is Houston RISKING Championship Dreams?Kevin Durant's future with the Houston Rockets hangs in the balance. Will contract negotiations reshape the team's trajectory?Hosts Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) and David Ramil (@Locked On Heat) dissect the KD situation, exploring potential roadblocks and the Rockets' financial considerations. The conversation shifts to the Portland Trail Blazers' $4 billion sale to Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. Mike Richmond joins to discuss the implications for the franchise's future, including arena renovations and cultural shifts. The hosts also dive into NBA ownership styles, from Steve Ballmer's hands-on approach with the LA Clippers to Mickey Arison's more distant role with the Miami Heat.Tune in for a lively debate on the best NBA player nicknames and discover which monikers reign supreme in the league.Subscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBAFollow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBASupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch Money – Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuel – Today'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)
14 Aug 29min
NBA Schedule REVEALED | Celtics Ownership Gets MESSY | NBA's GREATEST Moves DEBATED
The NBA schedule is beginning to leak, and on today's show, the discussion starts with the opening week slate on NBC and ESPN. Are matchups like Rockets-Thunder and Warriors-Lakers the right way to kick off the season, or are deserving teams like the Pistons and Timberwolves being overlooked? The hosts break down the new "NBA Mondays on Peacock" and question if a Finals rematch between the Thunder and a Tyrese Haliburton-less Pacers makes any sense.Then, the conversation shifts to Boston, where a messy ownership transition is underway. With longtime governor Wyc Grousbeck now officially out, the hosts analyze what this sudden change means for the Celtics' stability and whether fans should be concerned about a new billionaire owner taking the reins of a successful organization.The main event continues with the Tournament of Moves, a quest to find the greatest signature move in NBA history. Legendary first-round matchups are debated, including Dirk Nowitzki’s iconic one-legged fadeaway vs. Nikola Jokic’s Sombor Shuffle, an upset victory for Larry Bird’s fadeaway over Magic Johnson’s baby hook, and a battle of titans between Shaq’s devastating drop step and Giannis’ powerful paint spin.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?sid=YouTubeLocked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAFind a Daily Locked On NBA Podcast covering your favorite team:📲 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAFollow the Locked On Podcast NetworkTwitter 📲 https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetworkTikTok 📲 https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonsportsSubscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBAFollow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnbaHungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one. For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use code LOCKEDONNBA.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.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)
13 Aug 34min
GAME NIGHT: SGA and Cooper Flagg as Next Faces Of NBA | Lakers vs Clippers | Celtics Ownership Change
The NBA announced its schedule for opening week, as well as MLK Day. Did they get the schedule right, and what message are they sending with the teams and players they are choosing to showcase? Wes Goldberg and Tony East discuss the schedule before diving into the latest concerning the Boston Celtics ownership change. Also on today's show: NBA "Versus" featuring the Lakers and Clippers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.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)
13 Aug 32min
First To TWO RINGS: SGA, Luka or Another Star? + Tournament of Moves ft. MJ's Fadeaway UNDER or OVERrated?
Who’s more likely to grab multiple championships — SGA’s Thunder or Luka’s Lakers? We break down over/under win totals, bold playoff predictions, and crown winners in our NBA Tournament of Moves.
12 Aug 32min
GAME NIGHT: Jonathan Kuminga's STALLED Talks with Golden State Warriors Doesn't Even Move the Needle
In this episode of Locked On NBA Game Night, hosts Nick Angstadt and Camille Davis analyze the remaining free agents and their stalled contract talks. They discuss Jonathan Kuminga's situation with the Warriors, Josh Giddey's contract negotiations with the Bulls, and Cam Thomas's potential future with the Nets. The hosts evaluate the impact of these players on their respective teams and the broader NBA landscape, using a scale to measure how much fans should care about each situation. They also touch on the Warriors' roster challenges, including potential signings like Al Horford and D'Anthony Melton, and the implications for other teams in the league. 0:00 Jonathan Kuminga's contract situation with Warriors12:00 Quentin Grimes' Stalled Talks...16:00 Will Josh Giddey Set the Market?20:20 Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons free agency23:00 COUNT IT UP: KD's Petty & Tyrese Maxey's Can 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/ For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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)
12 Aug 33min
Luka DEBUTS Eurobasket Bod, Will it LAST? | Amen Thompson a LOCK for 1st Time All-Star Bid | Kareem's Skyhook OVERRATED?
On today’s show, Luka Doncic’s EuroBasket debut turned heads — not just for his 19 points and all-around play, but for a noticeably leaner, more muscular frame. The question: why didn’t the NBA schedule a marquee Christmas Day matchup between Luka’s Lakers and the Mavericks? Matt Moore and Haize debate whether the league played it too safe, especially with the NFL now planting its flag on December 25th.We also roll through the opening round of our NBA Tournament of Moves, where the fans have spoken. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Skyhook and Hakeem Olajuwon’s Dream Shake both advanced with lopsided wins, and we break down what makes these moves iconic — from Kareem’s unguardable release to Hakeem’s ballet-like footwork. Along the way, we touch on the underrated brilliance of Steve Smith’s “Smitty” and why Tim Hardaway’s UTEP Two-Step still leaves defenders stumbling decades later.The episode wraps with our first upset of the tourney: Steph Curry’s relentless Relocation Three outpacing James Harden’s deadly Stepback. We debate what defines a “signature” move — is it physical dominance, endurance, or exploiting the smallest cracks in the rulebook?If you’re a fan of basketball history, modern debates, and a little competitive bracket fun, this episode has you covered from Luka’s overseas form to the artistry of the game’s greatest moves.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBA?sid=YouTubeLocked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAFind a Daily Locked On NBA Podcast covering your favorite team:📲 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAFollow the Locked On Podcast NetworkTwitter 📲 https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetworkTikTok 📲 https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonsportsSubscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBAFollow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.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)
11 Aug 32min
GAME NIGHT: Luka Doncic & Lebron Are BOTH WIN-NOW for the LA Lakers, What's the issue?
Nick Angstadt and Gavin Schall analyze the upcoming NBA opening night matchups, focusing on the Warriors vs Lakers and Rockets vs Thunder games. They explore the dynamics between LeBron James and Luka Doncic on the Lakers, questioning whose timeline the team is following. The hosts debate Jonathan Kuminga's future with the Warriors and the team's depth concerns. They also discuss the Rockets' need for Amen Thompson to make a significant leap and the Thunder's potential for a dynasty. The conversation touches on Christmas Day game selections and Steph Curry's iconic Olympic moment. The episode concludes with insights on Patrick Beverley's podcast revelation and reflections on LeBron James' team legacy. 0:00 Warriors vs Lakers: LeBron's win-now dilemma?10:44 Jonathan Kuminga saga and Warriors' depth concerns15:16 Rockets' Amen Thompson's potential leap forward19:46 Thunder's dynasty potential and development24:34 COUNT IT UP: Steph Curry's Most iconic Moment? 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/ For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers 5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order.This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnba Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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)
11 Aug 32min
