Locked On Nets

Is Houston still aggressively going after Mikal Bridges in the lead-up to this year’s draft? It seems like it might be the case, but with the Brooklyn Nets even consider anything from the Rockets? It’s increasingly looking like that won’t happen. The Locked on Nets guys break down the situation, what it would actually take to trade Bridges and much more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly ready to move off of Zach Lavine's contract and might not ask much, if anything, in return. Would the Brooklyn Nets consider this at all when it came to their own bad contract, Ben Simmons? The Locked on Nets discuss the possibility of this trade, whether Sean Marks would even consider it, and how teams can get themselves in a bind with long-term deals.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Nic Claxton might have a bigger free agent market than anticipated. Could that make things difficult for the Brooklyn Nets this offseason? Will there actually be something of a bidding war for his services? The Locked on Nets take a look at the situation with Nic Claxton and what could be the backup plan (or plans) for this team if things don’t work out.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets have had a lot to do with this year’s NBA Finals, though probably not in the way they would want. They traded Kyrie Irving to Dallas last year while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are byproducts of the ill-fated trades from the previous regime. How do Nets fans handle this situation? It’s a rough one.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Cam Thomas had a big leap season last year, especially when it came to the scoring. He put the ball in the basket among the best in the league. But the right pieces weren’t in place around him, something Sean Marks and the Brooklyn Nets must fix.The Locked on Nets guys talk about Cam Thomas’s season, the strides he made, and what the team should do to make sure they are in the best place to possibly build around him.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NBA off-season landscape could end up forcing the Brooklyn Nets hand when it comes to potential moves. Essentially, if more teams are buyers, then the Nets could be priced out of being buyers. And it could also necessitate them selling off more assets at higher prices. The Locked on Nets guys look at what is shaping up across the NBA, who are some surprise teams looking to get better, and much more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets could be finally ready to move on from Dorian Finney-Smith with reporting that he will be on the trade market this offseason. There could be a number of potential suitors for his services considering he’s still a playoff-caliber wing who shot it reasonably well from beyond the arc, especially earlier in the seasonThe Locked on Nets guys go through DFS’s value, what kind of pick he could land and some teams who might be looking to trade.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Joe Tsai had some interesting comments about the Brooklyn Nets and the direction the team could take in the coming seasons. Could it mean that he might be more open to rebuilding, or even tearing things down to create a different timeline?These were interesting statements from Tsai who has been relatively quiet over the past year where the team is concerned.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets seem to have been banking on Donovan Mitchell making his way to the team through trade or free agency in the coming seasons. But that might have taken a hit with the latest news. Apparently, Mitchell is now open to resigning with Cleveland and the Cavs just fired coach JB Bickerstaff.Add to that the news the Houston Rockets might make a play for Mitchell this off-season, and all of a sudden, it’s far from a foregone conclusion that Mitchell lands in Brooklyn.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

It was recently floated out there that the New York Knicks could make the Brooklyn Nets an offer for Mikal Bridges this off-season. Could this actually happen? Would Sean Marks ever consider sending Bridges crosstown to join Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo?Say it isn’t so. The Locked on Nets discuss the possibility.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

According to some recent reporting, the Rockets are going to reengage with the Nets around the latter’s picks and the future Phoenix Suns picks.How far should Sean Marks and Brooklyn take this thing? Why does this represent an amazing opportunity for the team’s future and should this be the direction they go? It’s a tricky situation, though for sure should be enticing especially considering uncertainty around Donovan Mitchell or maybe even Mikal Bridges. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves advanced in a massive win over the Denver Nuggets. Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers take down the Knicks in MSG. Are these stories instructive for how the Nets’ future could unfold? Are they maybe closer than we think to making a deep playoff run?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

There is a ton of news coming out of Cleveland right now and some of it suggests that it isn’t a foregone conclusion Donovan Mitchell is traded this offseason. It could be that the team moves on from Darius Garland instead. What would this look like for the NBA landscape and could the Brooklyn Nets be interested in pairing Darius Garland with Mikal Bridges and company? The Locked on Nets take a look at the situation.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cleveland Cavaliers are eliminated from the playoffs, and it took no time at all for the Donovan Mitchell talk to heat up in the NBA. It’s being reported that the Brooklyn Nets have a trade package ready to offer the Cavs for Mitchell. And it’s going to be fascinating to see what is thrown out there. They won’t be the only team bidding for his services.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

With the playoffs marching on, there are stars shaping the league right now that could show the Brooklyn Nets a clear path going forward. A couple of those guys are Jalen Brunson and Jayson Tatum, and what they are doing with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics respectively.It’s clear the Nets don’t have “that guy” right now, and are desperate to add them to pair with Mikal Bridges and others. The Locked on Nets talk team-building, superstars and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Could we see another season of Kevin Durant on the move with things maybe going south in Phoenix? It’s unlikely, but the Brooklyn Nets need to monitor this situation closely. What would Kevin Durant being traded do for the value of the Suns picks owed to the Nets in future seasons? Is it better for Brooklyn to have him stay, or leave sooner than later?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NBA Draft Lottery went down on Sunday and some eyes were on what would happen with the Houston Rockets pick coming from the Brooklyn Nets. It ended up getting all the way to #3 thanks to the Nets fumbling much of this season. The Locked on Nets guys talk about the James Harden trade that sent the pick to Houston, but all of the Nets errors that led to the pick getting so high in the draft. It’s now happened to the Nets multiple times with these trades, and it’s a tough pill to swallow.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a big win over the Celtics in Boston on Thursday. It was a somewhat shocking result, though starts to cement Mitchell’s place among players who can take over games or even series in the playoffs.Should this move the needle with the Nets front office, or even the fans about what the team should potentially give up to add Donovan Mitchell to the roster this offseason?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

With Anthony Edwards leading the. Minnesota Timberwolves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Oklahoma City Thunder, should the Brooklyn Nets be looking at their future in a different way?It could be a bit concerning that there is a major youth movement happening in the NBA right now on the back of some legit superstars. This could influence how Brooklyn sees its prospects in the coming seasons.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Pat Riley and the Miami Heat were somewhat noncommittal in how they viewed Jimmy Butler as a long-term member of the team. If they were to move on from him this offseason it would create a cascading effect that would impact the Brooklyn Nets even if he didn’t end up in Barclays.The Locked on Nets guys take a look at what Pat Riley said about Jimmy Butler, what it means for the Heat, how Brooklyn is impacted and much more. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…