Locked On Nets

Damian Lillard was sitting courtside in Brooklyn for Game 3 in the series against the Sixers. And that sent alarm bells ringing through Nets nation that Sean Marks and company could be looking at a trade this offseason for the Trailblazers superstar. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at this situation and whether it would be the right move for Brooklyn in their current timeline. They discuss Lillard’s contract, the potential fit and whether the Nets even have the assets to get something like this done.They look at how Brooklyn could navigate these potential trade waters heading into the offseason.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets.

After getting swept by the 76ers in the first round, it’s time to start looking back at some things that happened during the season which might alter the Nets’ future. One of those comes from the recent report that GM Sean Marks might have turned down multiple first-round picks for Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O’Neale at the trade deadline. The guys discuss these potential moves and how they would have and could have altered the Nets' season and also the future. Would it be better to have gotten the draft capital back and tanked for a lottery pick, or did the team choose the right path when it was all said and done?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Doug Norrie and Adam Armbrecht are in to break down what was easily the most disappointing game of the series for the Brooklyn Nets. At a high level, the team and specifically Mikal Bridges didn't have anything left to give. Big minutes for every key player down the stretch of the regular season and into the playoffs left Brooklyn with tired legs across the roster.That looks to be a fact, but the other more glaring fact coming out of this game is Jacque Vaughn blew a very real opportunity to blow this game of early with poor roster and rotation management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brooklyn Nets looked like they might be on their way to a blowout at halftime, but came back firing in the second half and made it a game against Philly. They even had the lead with under three minutes, but the Sixers went on a 11-1 run to end the game and Brooklyn went out with a fizzle on their final possession. It was a disappointing loss for the Nets with Nic Claxton getting ejected and Mikal Bridges struggling some from the field. There was a questionable ejection for James Harden and a possible ejection for Joel Embiid in a game that was very chippy. The Locked on Nets guys talk about the game, the closing moments and the disappointment from the loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Thomas has been essentially buried in the Nets rotations for some time now with Jacque Vaughn consistently going different directions than the second-year scorer. But should this change over the next couple of games with the series going back to Brooklyn?The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the situation with Cam Thomas and make the case why Brooklyn should pivot some of its strategy and why Cam should see the court. It’s an interesting situation and does come down, in part, to how one feels about Thomas as a player. But the Nets are in a situation where they also need to look to the future before the series is over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nets are heading into Game 3 against the 76ers and are down two games in the series. They’ve struggled to get much on offense and were especially stymied in Game 2. They need everything from Mikal Bridges and Spencer Dinwiddie in order to take a game or two from Philly here.Doug Norrie looks at different things that did work for the Nets in Game 2 and what they should try to repeat. Plus he looks at different parts of the game that Brooklyn should try to target in this next game for things to get easier fo Dinwiddie and Bridges specifically.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nets fell in Game 2 to the Sixers, though it was one of those games where there was almost path to victory for Brooklyn. Cameron Johnson came out of the gate hot early, scoring 22 points in the first half and going nuclear from three. And the Nets were able to hold Joel Embiid and James Harden to just 28 points combined over the course of the whole game. Jacque Vaughn even ran some new rotations and looks at the Sixers. But it all came up short with the Nets taking the loss and falling down 0-2 in the series. Tyrese Maxey poured the scoring on and Spencer Dinwiddie struggled once again. The Locked on Nets break down the game and what’s happening in this series.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last m

Game 1 of the playoffs between the Nets and 76ers didn’t go Brooklyn’s way, losing by 20 and struggling in the second half to really get anything going. Mikal Bridges showed that he is every bit a budding superstar, leading the team in scoring and finding a lot of openings in a solid Philly defense. But the 76ers were too much and the combination of Joel Embiid and James Harden was ultimately too much. The Locked on Nets break down the first game of the series, looking at what went wrong and the some that went right for Brooklyn. They discuss how the Nets tried to contain Joel Embiid and how that led to other problems in other phases. Plus they discuss the play on both sides of the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s nearly playoff time with the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers meeting in the first game of the slate on Saturday afternoon. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the series and make predictions for what could happen. They also speak to the expectations coming out of a series like this. What should we see from Mikal Bridges and Nic Claxton? How can the team walk out of this series knowing more about itself and its future? What are the keys to really making a run? The first round playoff preview for the Nets draws to a close and the guys are making their final calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stopping Tyrese Maxey could be the key to the Nets going far in this seriesIn the third day of previewing the Nets-Sixers playoff series, the Locked on Nets guys take a look at Tyrese Maxey and what he brings to the table for Philadelphia. They discuss how his role changes with James Harden on or off and the court and what Brooklyn needs to look out for on both offense and defense.They look into some of the advance stats of Maxey’s season and how the Nets need to make sure he is held relatively in check within the scope of Philly’s plan. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Brooklyn Nets in the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs, what should we expect from Joel Embiid, James Harden, Doc Rivers and the Sixers?Devon Givens joins Nick Angstadt  @LockedOnNBA  to discuss the state of the Philadelphia 76ers going into the NBA Playoffs. What’s the biggest on-court story this season? What will the Playoff Rotation look like and who’s on the bubble? What are their biggest strengths and weaknesses (how have they won and lost games this year)? What are fans/team/host expectations this postseason? Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More

Mikal Bridges & the Brooklyn Nets take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs, do they have a chance?Adam Armbrecht (Locked On Nets) joins Nick Angstadt (Locked On NBA) to discuss the state of the Brooklyn Nets going into the NBA Playoffs. What’s the biggest on-court story this season? What will the Playoff Rotation look like and who’s on the bubble? What are their biggest strengths and weaknesses (how have they won and lost games this year)? What are fans/team/host expectations this postseason?Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More

When the Nets and 76ers meet in the first round of the playoffs, many eyes will be on how they plan to stop old friend James Harden in the Philly offense. In the first meeting this season, Mikal Bridges had the Harden assignment, but there was a great deal of switching involved with this plan. How will the Nets plan for this matchup this time around? Will it still be Bridges or will they throw multiple looks at Harden?The Locked on Nets guys take a look at this specific matchup and what Brooklyn can do to try slowing down the 76ers and their point guard.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA play-in tournament kicks off tonight, and the Brooklyn Nets will thankfully get the extra week of rest and preparation for the Philadelphia 76eres. Adam Armbrecht takes a look at the Eastern and Western Conferences, where several play-in teams fall under the "disappointing season" category. There is still plenty of veteran talent however, which has Adam calling for both eight seeds to get bounced.For Brooklyn, there are plenty of matchups inside the Philadelphia series that could determine the playoff series. Nic Claxton, who has been everything Nets fans dreamed on, will now be tasked with both defending Embiid while also taking it to him on the offensive end. These are two players built in completely different molds but if Brooklyn wants to win it will need the double-double, shot blocking, rim running talents of Claxton to be on full display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brooklyn Nets closed out the season against the Philadelphia 76ers in a mostly meaningless game on Sunday with both teams having locked up their playoff seeding. They will meet in the first round. Mikal Bridges kept his consecutive games streak alive but checked out after only a couple of seconds. After that, it was Cam Thomas who put up another big scoring day, dropping 46 in total. Plus, David Duke Jr. saw some impactful run and Raiquan Gray got his first look of the season.The Locked on Nets guys discuss the game from Thomas and what it’s meant for his season overall. They also talk about how the young guys finished off the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brooklyn Nets went into Friday’s game against the Magic needing either a win or a Miami Heat loss to lock up the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference. It turns out that both happened. Even with rough nights from Mikal Bridges and Spencer Dinwiddie, the Nets were still able to win easily and secure a spot in the playoffs for the fifth-straight season. That’s the 4th-longest streak in the NBA.The Locked on Nets guys discuss what it means for Brooklyn to make the playoffs, how things shook out in this game and what to expect next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nets went into Detroit on the back-to-back still controlling their own playoff destiny when it comes to the Eastern Conference sixth seed. They took care of business on the back of Mikal Bridges’ scoring and Spencer Dinwiddie dialing up another round of huge assist numbers. That plus Joe Harris making six threes in the first half and the Nets were able to take home a relatively easy win over the Pistons.The Locked on Nets guys break down the game and where the Nets stand in the playoff race. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!ebay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get on your way to being your best self.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets.

The Nets had a chance to creep closer to locking in a playoff berth with the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference but lost to the Timberwolves in a game that went down to the wire. It looked like Spencer Dinwiddie was fouled on the Nets' second-to-last shot of the game, which could have sent him to the line to shoot three free throws. But Brooklyn didn’t get the call. This somewhat overshadowed that the Nets had a double-digit lead in the third but couldn’t pull away.Doug Norrie of Locked on Nets talks about the game, what the Nets were trying to do on offense and defense against Minnesota, Mikal Bridges’ struggles shooting in this one, and more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!ebay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get on your way to b

The Brooklyn Nets now have a two-game magic number to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. If Mikal Bridges, Spencer Dinwiddie, and company can win two games or some combination of Nets wins and Miami Heat losses, then Brooklyn will be in the playoffs as the 6th seed. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the final four game schedule for both teams and discuss what the different scenarios look like for each team. They look at what to expect from Brooklyn and how things should and could shake out over this final stretch.And then they talk about the different paths that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have taken since being dealt at the trade deadline.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brooklyn Nets continued their winning ways on Sunday afternoon over the visiting Utah Jazz, although it was a significantly closer game in the end than Nets fans would have preferred. After holding a double digit lead throughout the game, a 42 point fourth quarter from the Utah Jazz left the results hanging in the balance.The starters were forced to return to action mid-way through the fourth but still gave up a dwindling 13-point lead. In spite of narrowly holding on to a one point win, there were several positives across the first three quarters. Mikal Bridges dropped another 30-point performance, and combined with Spencer Dinwiddie and Cam Johnson in attacking the paint and punishing the Jazz at the free-throw line.In the end Brooklyn pushed its lead for the sixth seed to two full games in the Eastern Conference, and continues their playoff push as the season winds down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices