Locked On Nets

The Nets led the entire game until about three minutes left. And went on to, somehow, lose badly. Such is the state of the Nets season, and it looked like they were going to ride the momentum of the win over the Lakers on Friday.But it wasn’t the case, and the Clippers beat them by 11. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the lineup decisions late in this game that likely contributed to the loss, putting out a horrible five-man unit this season.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

It was an all to familiar scene on Wednesday night. Nets were leading late over the Blazers but once again were unable to close out a bad team on the road.Now 1-9 in their last ten, the Nets are "one of the bad teams" too. After highlighting the late sequences that lost this game for Brooklyn, Adam looks at the in-game injury for Mikal Bridges and what a bounce back performance for Spencer Dinwiddie means ahead of the trade deadline.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

Multiple outlets have recently speculated that Dejounte Murray to the Nets would make sense at the trade deadline. But is this a move Sean Marks and company should think about making for the team?The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the recent rumors, Dejounte Murray’s skillset, why Atlanta is thinking of moving him and what this would mean. It’s not a simple yes or no answer on this front.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

The Nets lost a heartbreaker to the Heat on Monday in a game they could have definitely won. Though they missed a ton of shot, the story was the bizarre late-game decision by Jacque Vaughn not to challenge a Dennis Smith Jr. foul call to save a timeout. Only to not use that timeout to draw up a play for Mikal Bridges at the buzzer. It made very little sense and seemed to encompass the lack of focus this team has in general. The Locked on Nets talk about the game, how Cam Thomas was used, the benching of Spencer Dinwiddie and more.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

Following another loss for the Nets, this time to the Cavaliers in Paris, the Locked on Nets guys discuss Jacque Vaughn's job security.Should he be worried about an ouster and would this move even solve anything for Brooklyn? Or are they holding off because a new coach would have the same problems?Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

The Nets traveled to Paris, France to face the Cleveland Cavaliers, and kept on with their losing ways. Mikal Bridges struggled from the field early and Brooklyn fell down big.They mounted something of a comeback in the second half on the backs of Cam Thomas and Lonnie Walker, but it was far from enough when it was all said and done.The Locked on Nets guys discuss the play, the major issues with the team, Spencer Dinwiddie’s disappearance, and much more.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

With the Nets traveling to Paris, Doug Norrie sits down with Erik Slater of Clutch Points and Bleav in Nets Podcast to talk about Brooklyn’s season.They talk about the Nets’ issues and if there are solutions on the offensive and defensive end. They also talk about Jacque Vaughn’s performance and whether his job is secure.There’s trade deadline speculation around Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and even Nic Claxton. And finally, there is some Ben Simmons talk as well.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

Noah Clowney is not NBA ready at this moment, but the 19 year old has already taken strides in his young NBA career.Adam looks at the recent Day'ron Sharpe injury news, and how it should influence the Nets approach to the next month before the trade deadline.Whether it is Dorian Finney- Smith, Royce O'Neale, Spencer Dinwiddie or Nicolas Claxton - When the February 8th trade deadline arrives, Sean Marks needs to have the simple size to make decisions on veterans and young talent alike.The next 11 games can provide an enormous amount. of information, if Jacque Vaughn and the Nets choose to adjust expectations and begin the youth evaluation.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

Day’ron Sharpe was injured in the game against the Portland Trailblazers on Sunday and he left the game late. The Locked on Nets talk about the injury, what is known, and what comes next for the Nets.What will the Nets do in the short-term if Sharpe misses time and what would an extended absence look like? There are a number of moving pieces with this built on how well Sharpe has played this season.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

Coming off a huge win over the Thunder on Friday which had Nets fans on a high note, things came crashing down on Sunday with an embarrassing loss to the Blazers. It’s another sour note for a Brooklyn team that’s struggled to maintain any consistency for more than a month now. Outside of the two wins against the Pistons, it’s been a brutal stretch.Unfortunately, they even wasted one of Mikal Bridges’ best games of the season. He dropped 42 points on super efficient shooting, but it was all for nothing.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

The Locked on Nets looked at where the team is with the latest losing streak and how it coincides with some other Eastern Conference teams heading in an upward direction.Toronto just traded for Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, while Atlanta has gotten Jalen Johnson back. Those teams could make a push and leave the Nets behind.Plus the guys take questions from listeners live on YouTube.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

The Locked on Nets looked at where the team is with the latest losing streak and how it coincides with some other Eastern Conference teams heading in an upward direction.Toronto just traded for Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, while Atlanta has gotten Jalen Johnson back. Those teams could make a push and leave the Nets behind.Plus the guys take questions from listeners live on YouTube.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

It was another loss for the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, going into Houston and dropping their fifth in a row to the Rockets.Mikal Bridges continued to struggle with his shooting and it’s become a big problem in the short term.Cam Thomas also continued his shooting woes, having now made a shot in two straight games. The Locked on Nets guys break down another loss. Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

Coming of the embarrassing loss to the Pelicans on Tuesday, the Locked on Nets guys take a look at the future of the team and the possibility they might begin selling off assets in the short term.It’s an unenviable situation for the front office, but one they are in after a 2-9 stretch and coming off an era where they had to trade multiple superstars. Then, they answer live listener questions from YouTube.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

The Nets continued their skid and have now lost 9 of their last 11 games. It’s been a dismal stretch and the loss to the Pelicans on Tuesday might have been their worst yet. The team looked disinterested and lacked any kind of energy. They fell down early and never got back into the game.Mikal Bridges, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Cam Thomas all struggled scoring and the team played almost no defense. Could this be the beginning of the end for Jacque Vaughn as the Brooklyn Nets head coach? It’s been a terrible run with some odd quotes thrown in there. The Locked on Nets break it all down. Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

The Nets are 3-9 over their last 12 and have played some pretty bad basketball in that stretch. Just what is going wrong with this team and where have they really fallen off?The Locked on Nets crew looks at key statistical areas for the Nets over these games to see where they’ve dropped considerably and the spots that have been major problems. Is there hope for the team going into 2024? Possibly. But it will take them improving in the areas they can excel. Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

The Nets went into Oklahoma City to face the Thunder on New Year’s Eve and lost in blowout fashion to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company 124-108. One of the major questions to come out of this game is what is happening with Cam Thomas. He came off the bench, promptly scoring 10 points in the first quarter, only to be mostly buried until late in the third quarter.It’s hard to understand the plan with this player right now and what Jacque Vaughn and the coaching staff see as the vision.There were other problems of course and the Locked on Nets crew break down the game. Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

Is there a scenario the Nets could actually explore trading Mikal Bridges? The Locked on Nets have the one team and scenario which would work for the short and long-term with this team.They break down the reasoning, the potential packages and why the Nets future is so uncertain right now. Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

The Nets took something of a schedule loss to the Bucks on Wednesday with Jacque Vaughn and the organization electing to sit a big portion of the starting lineup and key rotations players. That meant Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Nic Claxton out with Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas playing in a limited fashion.But, we got to see Dennis Smith Jr. show out in a starting roll along with long looks at Jalen Wilson, Noah Clowney, Dariq Whitehead and more. The Locked on Nets guys break down the odd game and what it means for the team. Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug

Cam Thomas didn't close the game against the Pistons and sat throughout the fourth quarter after getting in minor foul trouble.Does this signal a move coming that will have him out of the starting lineup? It sure seems like it will be the case and that could come against the Milwaukee Bucks.Subscribe to Our Subtext to Get Texts from Adam & Doug