Locked On Nets

We know that Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton will be starting for the Brooklyn Nets this season. But how else will the starting lineup and the rest of the minutes rotations shake out for this team? The Locked on Nets make predictions for the minutes on all players heading into the season with discussions around Cam Johnson, Noah Clowney, Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith, and so many more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

While he hasn’t yet coached a game for the Brooklyn Nets, Jordi Fernandez is already showing that he might have been the perfect hire this off-season. A big part of that comes from Fernandez coaching Team Canada in the Olympics and what that means from an experience perspective. Few other new hires, coming from the assistant ranks, are able to have such a high-profile gig outside the NBA.The Locked on Nets guys discuss what Jordi Fernandez is bringing to the table and how it will help this and future iterations of the team.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

While we are firmly in the slower part of the NBA summer, Cam Johnson is still on the Brooklyn Nets despite there being rumors of trades for months now. What is the state of his market and can Nets fans expect him to be on the team come the regular season?The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the Lakers, Spurs, Kings, and more as possible landing spots.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Isaac Okoro is back on the front of Nets fans minds with the latest news that there are continued discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade that could include Dorian Finney-Smith. What would this mean for Sean Marks and company and would Okoro fit the bill as the type of player they’ve been targeting this offseason?The Locked on Nets break it all down and then talk some US Olympics basketball and Kevin Durant.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets announced that they had signed Killian Hayes and that he will have the chance to compete for a roster spot this season. Hayes was a former top-10 pick by the Pistons but struggled in his time with Detroit.Sean Marks continues to bring in players this off-season with some pedigree who struggled in their previous spots. What does the Killian Hayes signing mean, and will he have a role on this team?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Bojan Bogdanovic has been something of a forgotten man in the Mikal Bridges trade with the former coming over from the Knicks along with Shake Milton and Mamadi Diakite (traded to Memphis). The Locked on Nets guys look at Bojan Bogdanovic and how his run with the Knicks ended, the surgeries he’s had in the off-season and what role (if any) there is for him on this team this season.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Our friends at FanDuel have published their over/under win totals for the season, and the Brooklyn Nets come in at the lowest with 19.5. Is this the right number for this team? It’s an interesting discussion considering the motivations, outlook, and talent (or lack thereof) on this squad.The Locked on Nets talk about what losing Mikal Bridges means, what the Nets goals are this season and what other teams could “challenge” Brooklyn here.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets wrapped up a pretty successful Summer League with the news that Keon Johnson had signed a contract for this season. It was much-deserved after his play in Las Vegas clearly could translate to the team this season.Plus, Jalen Wilson was named Summer League MVP after shooting the absolute lights out over five games. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the play of both and much more. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets pulled off a trade over the weekend, sending Mamadi Diakite to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Ziaire Williams and a second-round pick. Sean Marks pulls off a trade getting a former #10 overall pick in Williams plus another asset for a guy in Diakite who was unlikely to play much this season. Memphis needed to free up money and the Nets took advantage.The Locked on Nets guys take a look at Williams’ game, where some of the upside could come from and what it means for the team.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Cam Thomas said all of the right things in a recent interview with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, talking about leadership roles, expanding his game, contract extensions and much more.Cam Thomas will go into the season as arguably, the Nets best player and the one who could have the most on-court impact. The Locked on Nets guys discuss his role, what he had to say about the team and much more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets came back and beat the Knicks in their third Summer League game on Tuesday, dialing up the defensive effort in a big way during the second-half comeback. Jalen Wilson has had a great Summer League so far, shooting 48% from three and proving he should have a spot in the rotation this coming season.The Locked on Nets guys discuss Wilson’s play as well as the energy Noah Clowney is showing on the court. They also discuss more struggles from Dariq Whitehead.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Could Sean Marks be done making moves for the summer? It appears things have slowed down on the trade front where Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith are concerned. Is this the worst thing for the Brooklyn Nets? Possibly not considering how they are going into next season. There’s some risk, but there could be a bigger market during the season.Plus the Locked on Nets guys talk about the team attending a workout for Killian Hayes.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets are two games into Summer League with some stories emerging for this squad. Keon Johnson has been a standout so far, scoring 16 and 27 points, respectively. Is he a candidate to now earn more NBA minutes this season after a strong showing?Then there is a Dariq Whitehead who has struggled in his first Summer League games after sitting out most of last season with another foot surgery. Is there cause for concern or is it still much too early? They also talk Noah Clowney, Jalen Wilson and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets open Summer League on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, and it will be a chance for some of their young talent to stand out. Many eyes will be on Dariq Whitehead, the second-year player whose time so far has been marred a bit by injury. The 19-year-old was incredibly highly touted coming out of high school but struggled at Duke and in his limited time in the NBA.What will Dariq Whitehead need to show at Summer League this year? Should the expectations be on the higher side? They also talk about Noah Clowney, Jalen Wilson, Keon Johnson, and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

With one final season left on the Ben Simmons contract, there’s word that he will come into the year at 100%, at least according to his agent. Should Nets fans put any stock at all in this? Is Simmons coming back even though it is something the team wants to happen?The Locked on Nets guys talk about Ben Simmons and how this final season could play out. They also discuss the Trendon Watford contract and his role this season. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

NBA salary cap and contract expert Yossi Gozlan joins Locked on Nets to discuss the moves the team made this offseason. They talk about the Nic Claxton contract and what the structure means for the team. Plus, there’s the discussion about the possibility of a Cam Thomas contract extension in the coming years.How do the Nets line up salary cap-wise in the coming years? How does Ben Simmons factor in and more Follow Yossi Gozlan on Twitter/X https://x.com/YossiGozlanSee his NBA work on https://capsheets.com/Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Sean Marks held his first presser since the Mikal Bridges to the Knicks trade began the Brooklyn Nets franchise reset. He commented on the trade and some of the thought process that lead to the decision. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at his quotes and try to read between the lines of some of what he said.Plus, they discuss some of what Noah Clowney said as well and how that could shape up for the second-year Nets forward becoming a team leader in years to come. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith are still on the Nets despite Sean Marks seemingly shopping them this offseason. Are there still potential suitors for these wings and where could they go? Would a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers for restricted free agent Isaac Okoro make sense for both teams?The Locked on Nets guys take a look at Okoro, where he could possibly fit in Brooklyn, and what the Nets are doing to reshape their roster.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Mikal Bridges trade between the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks is in the books with everything being made official on Thursday. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the final details around a massive trade between both teams, one that offers a clear direction for each. Did both sides come out as winners here? It sure looks like it.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NBA is in its moratorium period, one of the reasons the Mikal Bridges trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks hasn’t been completed. However, the other issue is that the Knicks must include a higher salary in the deal.Could Miles “Deuce” McBride be included in the deal? Will the Knicks have to find a third team? Is this trade in any real danger of not going through?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…