Locked On Nets

The Nets fell way down to the Boston Celtics early, with Jayson Tatum lighting them up early and often. It looked like Brooklyn was dead in the water. But Cam Thomas did help lead a fourth-quarter comeback that got the Nets to within six with a few minutes to go.But it ended up not being enough, and the Nets fell to the Celtics. The Locked on Nets guys break down the play of Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Ben Simmons, and more. This is the first game of a back-to-back, with the Nets playing the Celtics again on Wednesday. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

With 30 games left in the Nets season, the team is going to have to make a major push in order to secure a spot in the Play-In game or the playoffs. The Locked on Nets guys make predictions for the final 30 games and what to look out for with this slightly reconfigured team. With Ben Simmons now healthy, and Dennis Schroder in the mix, the team can make something of a run over this stretch. Will it be enough? Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

In the first game after the trade deadline with a close-to-full-strength team, the Nets took down Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. The big story was Dennis Schroder’s first game with the team, finishing with 15 points and 12 assists off the bench. He was a stabilizing force taking the Spencer Dinwiddie role.The Locked on Nets guys break down the play from Schroder, Ben Simmons's game, Nic Claxton’s performance, and much more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NBA trade deadline saw the Nets ship out Spencer Dinwiddie and Royce O’Neale after the dust had settled. Plus, with the team without Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith, Brooklyn was shorthanded against the Cavs.It got away from them early, eventually falling by 23 to Donovan Mitchell and company.The Locked on Nets guys discussed the play of Jalen Wilson and Noah Clowney, who saw more runs with minutes available. Plus, they talk about rest-of-season plans, Mikal Bridges minutes, possible rotations, and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Brooklyn made two key trades throughout the day, moving off the expiring contracts of Spencer Dinwiddie and Royce O'Neale. It was close to expected for Sean Marks and the Nets as Doug and Adam did not see any "big moves" coming for Brooklyn.Spencer Dinwiddie went the Toronto Raptors in exchange for the expiring contract of Thad Young and veteran Guard Dennis Schroder. Royce O'Neale landed with thee Phoenix Suns in exchange for three second round picks as well as Jordan Goodwin and Keita Bates-Diop. Harry Giles was waived in a subsequent move for roster space.The guys discuss each trade, the roster impact moving forward and take questions from the #NetsWorld faithful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Marks continued moving veteran talent - this time with the rotational sharp-shooter Royce-O'Neale who now rejoins Kevin Durant on the Suns.The yet-to-be-announced salary matching players will be note-worthy as well, but at least for now the Nets clear another expiring veteran contract an add three second round picks to further strengthen their asset pool moving forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam looks at the short term impact as Sean Marks pulls the first trade of the Nets deadline day - sending out Spencer Dinwiddie to the Toronto RaptorsThe Nets add money to the 2024-25 cap with this move as both Dennis Schroder and Thad Young have a year remaining on their deals. More importantly what does this mean for additional trades and the Nets roster hierarchy going forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are on the eve of the NBA trade deadline, and there are many ways the Brooklyn Nets could go here. Will Sean Marks look to be a major seller, using some of the veteran pieces like Dorian Finney-Smith, Royce O’Neale, and Spencer Dinwiddie to add draft capital?What is the plan with Mikal Bridges? It seems other teams might have been willing to offer huge packages for Bridges, but are the Nets even remotely interested?Plus, the guys talk Nic Claxton, Lonnie Walker, and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Old friend Kyrie Irving was back in Barclays and wasted no time showing off some of the offensive brilliance in his repertoire. He scored 26 points on 15-24 shooting, while Luka Doncic put in 35 of his own. Brooklyn had their hands full with these guys all night.The Nets fell short early, though they clawed back some in the second half. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the early defense schemes, the play of Cam Thomas and Mikal Bridges, Ben Simmons's return to the fold, and much more. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets lost to the Warriors on Monday in a game that had some wild stats come out of it. Royce O’Neale actually made more threes than the entire Warriors team combined. One would think this would be a winning formula for Brooklyn. But no.The Nets were crushed on the board, getting badly rebounded. They were also massively outscored in the paint, allowing the Warriors to repeatedly get to the basket. The Locked on Nets guys break down the game, the poor shooting performances from Cam Thomas and Mikal Bridges, and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Cam Thomas was a star once again for the Brooklyn Nets, getting the start against the 76ers and scoring 40 points when it was all said and done. He was the engine for the offense and has cemented himself as one of the very best pure scorers in the NBA. The Locked on Nets guys jump on the podcast right after the game to talk about Thomas’s play, Ben Simmons minutes, and the rest of the game. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Multiple sources reported on Wednesday that the Houston Rockets were looking to improve their roster at this trade deadline majorly, and they had some sights on Mikal Bridges as a possible target. There was talk they were willing to offer “several” of the Nets picks back to them, acquired in the James Harden trade.The Nets are said to be uninterested in dealing Mikal Bridges at this time. The Locked on Nets guys break down these rumors and discuss why the Nets and Sean Marks need to consider this as a very real possibility in the interest of the franchise. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Kevin Durant made his return to Barclays, tribute video and all, with the Phoenix Suns and reminded fans of what they lost when he was traded last season. Durant dropped 33 points on 10-16 shooting while also going 11-12 from the line. The Suns dispatched the Nets with relative ease, also getting a huge game from Just Nurkic who went for 28 points and 11 rebounds. The Locked on Nets guys break down the game, KD’s return, how the team was without Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith, lacking enough on the interior to really slow Phoenix down. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Ben Simmons had a big-time return to action on Monday, playing 18 minutes and nearly triple-doubling in the process. It was a welcome sign for the Nets. Is it too soon to say that Simmons could turn the Nets season around with his pace of play, ball distribution, vision, and defense? He unlocks so many lineups for Brooklyn. The Locked on Nets guys discuss Ben Simmons returning, what it means for guys like Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas, and what to expect moving forward. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Ben Simmons made his return to the court, and showcased the exact skill-set the Nets have lacked. Pushing the pace, distributing in transition and using his size and length. Even in limited minutes, his impact was evident. The guys ask the critical question - how hyped shows Nets fans get over 18 glorious minutes of basketball.Cam Thomas and Mikal Bridges continued their quality shooting while mixing combinations like Dennis Smith Jr and Nic Claxton reminded fans what the depth of this roster can do.Brooklyn won in blowout fashion over the Utah Jazz 147-114 giving the fanbase a much needed high after one the worst stretches in franchise history.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets continue to play nailbiters, but this one came up on their side, taking home a win over the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday evening. Cam Thomas was the star, scoring 37 points after drawing start for Cam Johnson who was out for personal reasons. Cam Thomas carried the load, getting buckets early and often. Brooklyn jumped out to a big lead, and things look pretty set. But they’ve struggled in 4th quarter, and that was the case again. Houston stormed back to make it a very close game up to the final seconds. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets made a 4th quarter comeback, a rarity for them of late, at home against the Timberwolves on Monday. It looked like they would send things to overtime, with Mikal Bridges shooting two late that could have tied things. But he missed the first, and that was what they wrote. Cam Thomas was excellent off the bench, scoring 25 points on 7-15 shooting and going 10-10 from the line. Should he have played more than 28 minutes? There seems to be a case. The Locked on Nets guys talk about the game, the late sequences, Cam Thomas’s quotes about his playing time, and Jacque Vaughn’s response.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Jacque Vaughn and the Nets gave an update on the injured Ben Simmons this week and while there was some promise, it still sounds like he has a ways to go. The Locked on Nets discuss what Vaughn had to say about Simmons and what the actual timetable could look like. They also go through a trade involving Simmons that had been discussed in some NBA circles. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets lost another heartbreaker, this time at home (though it didn’t feel that way) to the Knicks. Brooklyn gave up a fourth quarter lead once again, in a game they should have and could have won.Mikal Bridges was excellent, scoring 36 points, but many others had trouble getting going on offense, and the defense could not stop New York at all late in the game.The Locked on Nets talk about the team’s fourth-quarter woes and what is going on here with this squad. Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

The Nets, as a team and organization, are in a tricky spot. They currently aren’t really good enough to make the playoffs, and they don’t own their draft picks.They were in a similar spot a few years ago following the Celtics/ Paul Pierce Kevin Garnett trade that set the franchise back considerably. Sean Marks dug the team out of that hole, but it wasn’t of his own creation. Things are different this time around. He’s the one who traded the superstars and the draft picks. Will he be able to do the right thing this time around?Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug