Locked On Nets

With the latest news that James Harden is possibly refusing to play for the Philadelphia 76ers this coming season, the Locked on Nets guys take a look back at what got him to Philly in the first place. They look at the timeline where Harden is and was concerned and dive into where Brooklyn stands with draft picks and compensation from that trade. No doubt about it, James Harden did the Nets a favor, in the long run, asking out when he did. Of course, things went south for the Nets after with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but there’s increasing evidence that was always going to be the case with Harden specifically. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.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.

Cam Thomas has been making some media rounds this summer and becoming more forward-facing about his career and time with the Nets. It’s been a refreshing look at the young guard’s mindset and his expectations for the upcoming season. In a recent talk he mentioned that if he started in the NBA he could average 25 points per game, a big number and yet still somehow believable.Doug Norrie talks about Cam Thomas’s recent media tidbits and the expectation going into this season. What should the Nets do regarding Thomas this season, is this going to be a breakout campaign and where should his spot in the rotation be?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in sel

Over the next many years the Nets will control draft picks from the Phoenix Suns thanks to the Kevin Durant trade as well as picks from the Mavericks and the 76ers. But how should Sean Marks and company use these assets as they relate to Mikal Bridges and some other young pieces?The Locked on Nets guys take a look at where Brooklyn stands over the next few years, how superstars could become available in the coming seasons (Luka Doncic? Joel Embiid?) and what is the best course of action to secure a bright basketball future. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bet

After Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson took part in the first team FIBA scrimmage for Team USA, the Locked on Nets guys take a look at how the two fit into a mix of superstar NBA guys. The early results look good and give some insight into how the Nets could build going into the future.Plus, there’s talk about the mobile defensive bigs and how Brooklyn has stockpiled some of the league’s best of this archetype with Nic Claxton, Ben Simmons, and even Darius Bazely. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.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

With the Nets roster mostly filled out at this point, a question still remains about how the team will fill out its rotations of bigs at the center position. They got an amazing performance from Claxton last season and his spot is entrenched, but what about the position behind him? Has Sean Marks upgraded enough to alleviate some issues from last season? It’s not clear.The Locked on Nets guys discuss the play of Day’ron Sharpe from last season as well as the additions of Trendon Watford and Darius Bazely. Plus they drafted Noah Clowney and do have other wings with size. Will this be enough for the Nets this year or will they continue to get dominated on the glass?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free white tech hat with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEAS

In an off-season that saw Cam Johnson sign a bigger-money, long-term contract with the Brooklyn Nets, the expectation now begin to shift going into this next season. The Nets will need Johnson to step up and live up to the contract on the court, needing to take a sizable leap when it comes to his place in the overall NBA landscape. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the Johnson contract, where he stands in terms of NBA rankings, and the analytics that point to his ability to grow into the game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free be

The Nets made some major changes this off-season, a couple of which included trading Joe Harris and not resigning Seth Curry. For all of their weaknesses, that does leave a hole in the lineup for pure shooting, ones the Nets will try to fill with the likes of Lonnie Walker and Cam Thomas.The Locked on Nets guys look at how Brooklyn will try to get spacing this season and whether the likes of Walker and Thomas are enough to replace the elite shooting they already had in place. It’s an interesting trade-off, one that likely works in the Nets’ favor in the long run. But there’s no question that it could be something that crops up this year, whether Brooklyn does have enough from behind the arc.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Swe

With the Brooklyn Nets roster mostly filled out at this point, it’s time to start thinking about how lineups could shake out. Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, and even Ben Simmons could give the team significant flexibility when it comes to 5-man rotations and combinations. The Locked on Nets guys discuss a number of different lineup scenarios for the team and how guys like Spencer Dinwiddie, Nic Claxton, Dennis Smith Jr. Dorian Finney-Smith, Lonnie Walker and more factor in.For a team in relative transition, Jacque Vaughn and company will have a lot of possibilities to sort out.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in se

Spencer Dinwiddie much like Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson, found himself in new waters following the trade deadline this past season.While his surroundings in Brooklyn were all too familiar, the role that Spencer Dinwiddie was asked to fill had a much different look to it than years prior.The guys discuss how Dinwiddie in fact re-invented himself rather successfully, being among the top assist leaders in the NBA over the last 27 games. The problem lies in what will be asked of the 30-year-old this year.If Ben Simmons returns to form in a Point-Forward role, Spencer Dinwiddie will be asked to help supply consistent perimeter shooting and off-ball value to the offense. Doug and Adam highlight where the statistics and eye test meet to form a concerning outlook.If the Nets are to find value at the deadline in moving Dinwiddie, it will also require the likes of Cam Thomas or Dennis Smith Jr to show they are ready for a much longer workload, affording Brooklyn to continue the theme of getting younger through th

It is that time of year when quiet off-seasons are filled with optimism for the season ahead. No one needs that optimism more than Ben Simmons.Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are gone, as are the championship expectations in Brooklyn. Mikal Bridges is the face of the franchise, and offering support and confidence and belief that Ben Simmons will be a high-impact player once again.Ben Simmons has the unique combination of skills that would help balance the Nets rotation and roles for players like Spencer Dinwiddie and Cam Thomas. Make no mistake Ben Simmons has a contract that demands high expectations, and for the first time in Brooklyn he looks poised to meet them, and unlock the potential of this roster.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Sean Marks made a number of smart decisions this offseason. From moving the contracts of Joe Harris and Patty Mills, to signing upside Free Agents like Dennis Smith Jr. and Darius Bazley. Two veterans however remain on the roster in Royce O'Neal and Dorian Finney-Smith.Doug Adam discuss if the Nets should have moved one or both of the 30-year old veterans at last years trade deadline, at this years NBA Draft, or at any point this offseason.The guys look at a few different trade scenarios specifically for Royce O'Neal who is on an expiring $9.5m contract, and certainly fits a number of team needs for contending rosters. Dorian Finney-Smith offers the Nets an extended timeline with his team friendly contract, and potentially a bench role to start the year that could elevate his market value.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Nets finished the post-trade season under .500 last year, which seems to inform FanDuels win total projections for the upcoming year. While expectations for Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson will undoubtedly be higher, the real questions are in the supporting cast. Adam and Doug look at where they believe the win total should be, how Brooklyn stacks up in the Eastern Conference and if any of the other team totals surprised the Locked On hostsFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

After a day talking about the Nets offense, it’s time to look at the potential for their defense going into this season. Starting with Nic Claxton who received Defensive Player of the Year votes and adding Ben Simmons who’s been in that tier before, this team could really get after it on that end of the court. Add in Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and even Dennis Smith Jr. off the bench and we could be looking at the makings of a top-10 (or higher) defense when it’s all said and done. The Locked on Nets guys break down what the team could do and how they will look to have an identity on that side of the ball.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real m

The Nets come into the season with Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson leading the offense, having to take on significant playmaker duties with this team. With Spencer Dinwiddie, Nic Claxton, and the return of a possibly-healthy Ben Simmons, where does this team stand in terms of offensive projection?It’s the question the Locked on Nets guys have as they dissect the team’s offense and what to expect from this group. It could be an uphill struggle, especially in the half-court, and fans might want to prepare for some nights when the team has issues getting the ball in the hoop. That plus the losses of three of their best three-point shooters in Joe Harris, Seth Curry, and Yuta Watanabe and the Nets could be looking at an interesting season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Nets is joined by Caleb of BrooklynNetCast to discuss the moves the Nets have made this off-season and what to expect from the team this year. They talk about the best moves by Sean Marks and what they could mean for some new rotations. Plus they talk about the potential impact Ben Simmons could have this season and what fans should expect out of his performance.They also get into the likelihood of whether the Nets are still a team to facilitate a transaction and trade between the Portland Trailblazers and Miami Heat were Damian Lillard to be on the move. All of this and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus is

Cam Thomas had one of the weirdest seasons you'll ever see last time around with multiple 40+ point games mixed in with DNPs and mostly being buried on the bench. What does this season hold for Thomas with the Brooklyn Nets and is he in the team's long-range plans? It's a confusing situation where the 3rd-year guard is concerned.The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the situation around Cam Thomas and make predictions about what will happen to him this season. Will he be traded? Is he part of the regular rotation? Does the new coaching staff signal a good sign for his development of will the team's recent signings have a place over him in the rotation? It's all on the table here with both the positives and negatives of Cam Thomas's game.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to

Joel Embiid was asked in an interview recently about his future goals and he left the door open about possibly not staying with the Philadelphia 76ers long-term. It was an interesting admission that brought out more NBA discourse around another superstar possibly wanting out of a current situation.Along with that, the Brooklyn Nets are one of the most well-positioned teams to trade for a superstar in the future. This doesn’t necessarily mean Joel Embiid specifically, but it does warrant a discussion about possibly landing spots and how the Nets are positioned going into the future for superstars.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only.

The Nets signed Darius Bazley over the weekend, bringing the 23-year-old in on a one-year contract. He had spent previous seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns. The Locked on Nets guys look at what the Bazley signing could mean and how it follows a pattern for Sean Marks and company this off-season. The team is targeting much younger players which possible upside in a player development mode.Where Darius Bazley is concerned, the young win has shown flashes of scoring and rebounding in his few NBA years but will need to improve considerably on the three-point shooting to really stick with rotation minutes on this Nets team.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in selec

The Nets ended their Las Vegas Summer League with a semi-final loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was an exciting game that went into overtime with the Nets mounting a late stage comeback in the Elam ending. But ultimately, they lost and will head home having had a successful run. The story of Summer League on the positive side was Jalen Wilson who finished this game with 22 points and 11 rebounds. He had an excellent showing over the last couple of weeks and could earn real minutes with the team this season.On the flip side, Noah Clowney struggled overall and logged only seven minutes in this one, picking up four fouls in that stretch. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at summer league as a whole and what to make of the play of these guys, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat

The Nets played their fourth summer league game and this one ended up going to overtime. In the Elam ending, rooking Jalen Wilson continued his strong Las Vegas showing with a tip in basket that clinched it for the Nets. It very much looks like they will be moving on to the quarterfinals to play more Summer League basketballDoug Norrie breaks down the play of Wilson and what he’s brought over his first four games. He also looks at the play of Kennedy Chandler and David Duke Jr. as well before moving on to discuss Noah Clowney. The latter really showed some things in this one.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free Yeti style tumbler. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code MLB when you register.Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code LOCKED.BetterHelpThis episode is spons