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Will Jarred Vanderbilt Return? Will Jamal Murray Be Available? Lakers-Nuggets Game 5 Preview!

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers - April 29, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Playoff series often hinge on the fairly random prospect of who is available and who is not when the games need to be played. You can be the second best team in the East, but if Giannis and Dame are injured, you might just lose in the first round to Indiana. The Lakers, while they've enjoyed a g...

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Would getting swept in NBA Playoffs force big changes in the offseason for New Orleans Pelicans?

Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans - April 29, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 377 ratings
The New Orleans Pelicans are on the brink of being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA Playoffs but could that be a good thing? Jake Madison explains that he doesn't think it matters either way and that there are big changes coming for the Pels this offseason. Does t...

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The injury-riddled Milwaukee Bucks drop Game 4 and now find themselves on the brink of elimination

Locked On Bucks – Daily Podcast On The Milwaukee Bucks - April 29, 2024 04:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 528 ratings
The Milwaukee Bucks entered Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard and then had to play most of the game without Bobby Portis. While the short-handed Bucks did play with great effort, they lost 113-126 and now are on the brink of elimination.   Camill...

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Cavs embarrassed in Game 4 | Cleveland Cavaliers podcast

Locked On Cavs - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Cavaliers - April 28, 2024 17:58 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 286 ratings
On a new episode of Locked on Cavs (Sunday, April 29, 2024) hosts Chris Manning (@cwmwrites, The Just Basketball Show, SB Nation’s Fear the Sword, Forbes Sports) and Evan Dammarrell (@AmNotEvan, Right Down Euclid) dive into the Cavs’ embarrassing Game 4 loss, how they fell apart in the third quar...

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The Lakers Avoid Sweep, Win Game 4 vs. Nuggets 119-108, Anthony Davis, LeBron Dominate.

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers - April 28, 2024 06:17 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
The Lakers had lost 11 in a row to the Denver Nuggets, including seven straight in the playoffs. 12 would send them home for the summer.  And, finally, mercifully, the Lakers got a win. Like it was in the first three games, the Lakers built up a lead. For the third time in the series, they buil...

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Orlando Magic's faith got tested and they stood tall to win Game 4 | Franz makes Playoffs statement

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic - April 28, 2024 01:52 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 124 ratings
Every playoff series forces a team to face some existential questions about itself. How they respond to them determines their success. In Game 4, the Orlando Magic's faith in themselves got tested once again and they passed the test as they never backed down from the fight and rolled past the Cl...

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The reality of NBA Draft by the numbers and what is a bad draft

Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz - April 27, 2024 23:27 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider,  breaks down the last 14 NBA Draft and gives each pick a number value and the analysis values each pick and how a draft plays out.   Locke takes a look at each picks value and then looks over the last 14 years and looks at what is...

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WTF Happened to the New Orleans Pelicans? Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum struggle again

Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans - April 27, 2024 23:18 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 377 ratings
The New Orleans Pelicans were on their home court with a chance to get back into their first round playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunders and they failed to show up yet again. Jake Madison breaks down why what you're seeing right from the Pels is a culmination of a lot of issues this sea...

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Why the Thunder think Brandon Ingram can get going again for New Orleans Pelicans

Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans - April 27, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 377 ratings
Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans might be down 0-2 in their playoff series against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder but Jake Madison looks at the key to getting Ingram going. Rylan Stiles of the Locked On Thunder podcast also joins the show to look at how Chet Hol...

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Khris Middleton provides a playoff performance for the ages but the Bucks fall short to the Pacers in OT

Locked On Bucks – Daily Podcast On The Milwaukee Bucks - April 27, 2024 04:09 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 528 ratings
Justin and Frank recap an incredible Khris Middleton performance, a better Bucks defensive performance and a gritty comeback, ultimately resulting in a loss.  How can the Bucks climb out of a 2-1 hole now needing to win 3 of the next 4 games to avoid back-to-back first round eliminations and wil...

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Why Emmanuel Innocenti is PERFECT target for Gonzaga Bulldogs! | Pavle Stosic enters transfer portal

Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball - April 26, 2024 19:47 - 27 minutes
Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have reportedly reached out to Tarleton State transfer Emmanuel Innocenti, a 6'5 wing from Italy who averaged 6.6 points, 6.4 boards, 2.9 assists, and 1.7 steals last year in the WAC. With three years of college basketball eligibility remaining, could Innocenti ...

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Ron Holland, Matas Buzelis or Zaccharie Risacher: which high-lottery wing would best fit on the Raptors?

Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors - April 26, 2024 19:06 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
In Episode 1624, Sean Woodley goes solo to chat about the Toronto Raptors' potential options on the wings in the high lottery should they keep their pick in the Top-6 of the 2024 NBA Draft, with a focus on Ron Holland, Matas Buzelis and Zaccharie Risacher. Off the top, Sean digs into Holland, th...

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Should the Spurs look to add Trae Young or Dejounte Murray?

Locked On Spurs - Daily Podcast On The San Antonio Spurs - April 26, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 99 ratings
On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia gives a San Antonio Spurs news update.   Also, KENS 5's Casey Viera stops by to discuss the recent rumor that the Spurs are not looking to add Hawks' Trae Young but instead Dejounte Murray. Should the team chase either of the players? Does M...

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Cavs blown out in Game 3 vs. Magic | Cleveland Cavaliers podcast

Locked On Cavs - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Cavaliers - April 26, 2024 15:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 286 ratings
On a new episode of Locked on Cavs (Friday, April 26, 2024), hosts Chris Manning (@cwmwrites, The Just Basketball Show, SB Nation’s Fear the Sword, Forbes Sports) and Evan Dammarrell (@AmNotEvan, Right Down Euclid) get into the Cavs’ Game 3 loss, what went wrong with the Cavs’ offense, why Donov...

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Lakers Lose Game 3, 112-105, Now 3-0 vs. Nuggets. Is a Sweep Inevitable?

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers - April 26, 2024 07:31 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Let's face it, the Lakers put themselves in a position where winning their series against the Denver Nuggets would be very, very, VERY challenging after they blew a 20-point lead in Denver to fall down 0-2.  But to even have a shred of hope, Game 3 had to be a win.  It wasn't.  The Lakers dro...

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Brian Katz on Winning Players, Competitive Open Gyms, and the Road More Traveled

Slappin' Glass Podcast - April 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 182 ratings
We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text! Slappin' Glass sits down this week with California JUCO Hall of Fame Head Coach, and former Mid-Major Coach of the Year, Brian Katz! Coach Katz recently released a book on lessons learned in his 45 year journey, and the trio dive into a number of the ...

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Playoff Paolo Banchero has arrived

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic - April 26, 2024 06:45 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 124 ratings
In the biggest game of his career so far with the stakes as high as they could be, Paolo Banchero stepped up with a historic performance. His 31 points were the catalyst to a major Orlando Magic victory as they made this a series with the Cleveland Cavaliers and pulled to within 2-1 on the serie...

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Can the Indiana Pacers crush the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3? Keys to game, adjustments, Haliburton

Locked On Pacers - Daily Podcast On The Indiana Pacers - April 26, 2024 06:05 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratings
The Indiana Pacers keep their first-round series rolling tonight with another game against the Milwaukee Bucks. What are the keys to Game 3? How can the Pacers get Tyrese Haliburton going? And how will the series take shape with Giannis Antetokounmpo hurt and the Pacers playing fast? Host Tony E...

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There needs to be a big change to CJ McCollum's role, and other New Orleans Pelicans adjustments

Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans - April 26, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 377 ratings
If the New Orleans Pelicans want to try and even up their first round playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder they need to make 3 big changes. Jake Madison explains that it starts with CJ McCollum and could mean more from rookie Jordan Hawkins. Plus, the Pels need to get Brandon Ingram to ...

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Ep. 25 – Playoff Pod: Unpacking Games 1 and 2 vs. Pels

Thunder Basketball Universe - April 25, 2024 21:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
The Thunder came away with two wins inside Paycom Center to open its first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans. In Game 1, the team earned a gutsy 94-92 win in a defensive battle. In Game 2, the Thunder developed a better flow and rhythm on offense for a 124-92 victory. The TBU crew ta...

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How the Cavs can beat the blitz in Game 3 | Cleveland Cavaliers podcast

Locked On Cavs - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Cavaliers - April 25, 2024 16:15 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 286 ratings
On a new episode of Locked on Cavs (Thursday, April 25, 2025), hosts Chris Manning (@cwmwrites, The Just Basketball Show, SB Nation’s Fear the Sword, Forbes Sports) and Evan Dammarrell (@AmNotEvan, Right Down Euclid) get ready for Cavs-Magic Game 3, how they can beat Orlando’s traps, what Darius...

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Enter the Spurs multiverse: What if Blake Griffin was a Spur?

Locked On Spurs - Daily Podcast On The San Antonio Spurs - April 25, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 99 ratings
On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia gives a San Antonio Spurs news update.   Also, Sweep The League's Rudy Campos stops by to chat about the recent admission from former NBA player Blake Griffin, who said he wanted to join the Spurs during his career. How would that have playe...

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Toronto Raptors Would You Rather: Free Agent Options Edition w/ Jamar Hinds

Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors - April 25, 2024 15:58 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
In Episode 1623, Sean Woodley and Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) play a round of Toronto Raptors Would You Rather with a focus on the team's potential to add free agents using cap space this summer. Off the top, Sean and Jamar discuss whether they'd rather pick up Bruce Brown's option and bring ...

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Questionable future after Brandon Ingram struggles again in playoffs for New Orleans Pelicans

Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans - April 25, 2024 14:59 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 377 ratings
The New Orleans Pelicans needed to rely on Brandon Ingram to avoid going down 0-2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder but he couldn't deliver. Jake Madison look at why the Pels star was outplayed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. And what about CJ McCollum why hasn't he shown up in the play...

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Reviewing the Milwaukee Bucks performance in game 2 and adjustments needed for game 3

Locked On Bucks – Daily Podcast On The Milwaukee Bucks - April 25, 2024 14:55 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 528 ratings
Justin and Camille look back at the tough loss in game 2, how the Pacers seized control of this game and arguably series. What are the biggest adjustments the Bucks need to make for Friday's game 3 and will any of those adjustments include Giannis?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mon...

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Who is 2024's Jaime Jacquez Jr. or Jaden McDaniels?

Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz - April 25, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Leif Thulin analyzes the 2024 rookie class and discusses the games of Donovan Clingan, Dalton Knecht and Isaiah Collier. Leif then speaks about the value of a ready to play rookie like Jaime Jacquez Jr or Brandin Podziemski and who could resemble this type of player from the 2024 Draft Class. La...

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Nolan Hickman is Gonzaga's unheralded star! Does the Zags senior guard have an NBA future?

Locked On Zags - Daily Podcast On Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball - April 25, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman broke out as a junior this past college basketball season, averaging a career-high 14 points per game while shooting over 40% from three. He adjusted seamlessly to a shooting guard role, making room for Ryan Nembhard to step in and lead Mark Few's offense. H...

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Did Darvin Throw Anthony Davis Under the Bus (Even If by Accident)? Plus, Lakers-Nuggets Game 3 Preview.

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers - April 25, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
The biggest headline to emerge from the total collapse of Game 2, where the Lakers allowed a 20-point second half lead to disappear, was after, when Anthony Davis said the Lakers have stretches on both sides of the ball where they don't know what they're doing.  This was a very pointed criticis...

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What the Pacers and Bucks could look to do to slow down Damian Lillard & Pascal Siakam | Series keys

Locked On Pacers - Daily Podcast On The Indiana Pacers - April 25, 2024 06:15 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratings
The Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks both have double-digits wins in their first round series so far. Which team feels better about the spot they are in? Can either roster slow down the other team's star in Pascal Siakam and Damian Lillard? And what will come next in the series? Host Tony East...

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What's gone right for the Orlando Magic through two games

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic - April 25, 2024 02:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 124 ratings
The Orlando Magic are struggling to get traction and get back into the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But as they head back home they can take some solace in the things they are doing right. And hope they can get over the hump as they return to the friendly confines of the Kia Center. ...