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Locked On Clippers - Daily Podcast On The LA Clippers

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Locked On Clippers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Clippers and the NBA. Die-hard Clippers fan Darian Vaziri provides expert, local analysis. Locked On Clippers takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Clippers locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Clippers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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How James Harden's Debut Fell Apart For The LA Clippers

November 07, 2023 15:45 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MB

The James Harden era has officially begun for the LA Clippers as they took on the New York Knicks in a star studded matchup at Madison Square Garden. Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden, all took the floor for the first time as members of the Los Angeles Clippers. But it was not the debut that it was expected to be for Harden. The Clippers got walloped on the glass and in transition in what was a fourth-quarter takeover for the Knicks and a 111- 97 victory. In th...

Biggest Takeaways From James Harden's Introductory Press Conference

November 03, 2023 21:30 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

James Harden has officially been introduced as an LA Clipper. In his most recent introductory press conference, he said some interesting things. He talked about fitting in with the team, being on “a leash” in Philly, and more.  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri tries to make sense of all the things Harden said from his presser and relates them to events that have happened during his career.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta gives you cas...

How The LA Clippers Had Their Streak Vs The Lakers Snapped

November 02, 2023 12:57 - 37 minutes - 30 MB

The LA Clippers had their 11 game winning streak snapped by the Los Angeles Lakers.  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down the game, good and bad, for the Clippers. He also alludes to the weak links in both losses and what they were missing without former and new players.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta gives you cash back on hundreds of grocery items from produce to personal care to pantry goods, so you can make sure you’re be...

How LA Clippers Remained Undefeated At Home After James Harden Trade

November 01, 2023 09:15 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

The LA Clippers started their first half of a back to back and made it 3-0 at home against the Orlando Magic.  Despite not having James Harden, PJ Tucker, and basically any power forwards due to the trade, the Los Angeles Clippers still destroyed the Orlando Magic 118-102.  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about what went so right for the Clippers. He also discusses the 3rd quarter take overs of Russ & Paul George. He finishes by talking about how Jame...

LA Clippers Trade For James Harden

October 31, 2023 18:47 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

The LA Clippers have finally done it. They have traded for James Harden, going all in to try and win the title this season with kawhi leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook.  Is it the right move? Did they give up too much? Is it a fleece? In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri tries to make sense of the news that shocked the basketball world.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta gives you cash back on hundreds of grocery items from produce...

How The LA Clippers Shut Down Victor Wembanyama & The Spurs

October 30, 2023 10:33 - 33 minutes - 26.6 MB

The LA Clippers gave number 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama a rude awakening in his first career road game, beating his San Antonio Spurs 123-83. The Los Angeles Clippers were even better than in their opening night blowout win against Portland. In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about how the team dominated so easily and looks at the performances of the guys. In the end, he looks ahead to Tuesday's game vs Orlando Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...

How The LA Clippers Lost A Thriller To The Utah Jazz

October 29, 2023 23:48 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MB

The LA Clippers lost a nailbiter to the Utah Jazz on Friday night after a Jordan Clarkson 3 pointer. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard were both spectacular but it just wasn't enough, as the Los Angeles Clippers fell to a team that they are considered better than.  In this bonus weekend episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri reacts to the game and discusses just how bad of a loss it is. He also previews the Spurs game.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta g...

LA Clippers Reportedly Pause James Harden Trade Talks + Jazz Preview

October 27, 2023 20:16 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MB

Before Wednesday's Opening Night victory over the Portland Trailblazers, Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the LA Clippers had officially paused talks for James Harden. Why did they stop pursuing him for the time being? Is that the right decision for the Los Angeles Clippers? In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about why the Clippers put the James Harden talks on hold and why it is a good thing for the team. In the second segment, he previews the Friday ga...

How The LA Clippers Made A Statement On Opening Night

October 26, 2023 12:43 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

The LA Clippers opened up their 2023-24 campaign with everything fans wanted to see. They dominated from start to finish en route to a 123-111 win over the Portland Trailblazers. The stars showed up and showed out for the home crowd, all clocking in great performances.  In this episode, diehard LA Clippers fan and host Darian Vaziri reacts to the opening night win and breaks down what he saw from inside the arena. He focused on key areas that stuck out, like the defense and Point guard play...

The Ultimate LA Clippers Season Preview

October 25, 2023 21:47 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

The LA Clippers season is set to start and it feels like a bit of a last dance kind of scenario. Will the Los Angeles Clippers blow it up if Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can't stay healthy this season? What's the teams' identity this season? In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri gives the complete run down of this years team from their narrative to their identity. He also gives the strengths and weaknesses of the time, including their PERCEIVED ones.  S...

LA Clippers Opening Night Preview feat. Locked On Blazers

October 24, 2023 08:49 - 33 minutes - 19.2 MB

The LA Clippers open up their season against the Portland Trailblazers on Wednesday night. The new look and rebuilding Trailblazers will be debuting Scoot Henderson and Deandre Ayton in their visit to Los Angeles. The Clippers are set to have Kawhi Leonard and Paul George start in a home opener for the first time as Los Angeles Clippers.  To preview the game, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri is joined by Mike Richman of Locked On Blazers. They talk about the profile for each team...

Why Terance Mann Being Named 5th Starter Was The Right Move

October 23, 2023 20:14 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MB

Terance Mann has officially been named the LA Clippers' final starter by Head Coach Ty Lue. Is that the right move? With Terance being inserted into the lineup, does that push Kawhi Leonard or Paul George to the 4? What does the decision say about the way Ty wants to approach things this year? In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri reacts to the news and gives his take on wether or not TY made the right call. He explains his thought process and the other options Ty...

Clippers Close Preseason At The Expense Of Bones Hyland's Ankle

October 20, 2023 17:51 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MB

The LA Clippers have concluded their preseason campaign. In their final game, they faced the defending champion Denver Nuggets, but this time, with four of their five starters playing minutes in both halves. The Clippers rested Kawhi Leonard, Paul, George, and Russell Westbrook. Bones Hyland was putting on a show for the Los Angeles Clippers before he went down with an unfortunate ankle injury. What does it mean for the Clippers? How serious was it?  In this episode, diehard LA Clippers fa...

Latest With James Harden's Quest To Become An LA Clipper

October 19, 2023 20:35 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MB

James Harden wants to be an LA Clipper. Everyone knows that at this point. But will he actually become a Los Angeles Clipper? That's the question fans and NBA consumers have been wondering for months now. With daily speculation and updates that aren't really updates, people are wondering when the situation is going to come to an end. Harden feels betrayed by the Philadelphia 76ers and only wants to be a Clipper. In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri gives the late...

Ultimate NBA Preview Contenders?: Can They Win the Title? | Lakers, 76ers, Warriors, Clippers, Cavs

October 19, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Are any of these teams real NBA contenders? Could the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, or (dare we say) the Philadelphia 76ers emerge as threats to win the NBA Title?  Tenitra Batiste is joined by Brian Kamenetzky (Locked On Lakers), Cyrus Saatsaz (Locked On Warriors), Keith Pompey (Locked On 76ers), Darian Vaziri (Locked On Clippers), and Evan Dammarell (Locked On Cavaliers) to preview the NBA Season. Can Lebron James & Anthony Davis get...

Clippers Defeat Nuggets in Preseason + Morris Out Of Starting Says Ty Lue

October 18, 2023 19:39 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MB

The LA Clippers returned to Crypto.com Arena for their 3rd Preseason game, this time vs the defending NBA Champion Denver Nuggets. Despite the latter sitting their entire starting lineup, the Los Angeles Clippers struggled to start.  Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, & Ivica Zubac only played in the first half but they showed some encouraging signs. In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about what Ty Lue's comments about the starting lineup mean...

How Good Will Kawhi Leonard Be This Season?

October 18, 2023 00:15 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down Kawhi Leonard from his expectations this season to his health, numbers projection, and ceiling.  How good will Kawhi Leonard be? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Ibotta gives you cash back on hundreds of grocery items from produce to personal care to pantry goods, so you can make sure you’re beating inflation no matter what you’re purchasing! Go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the...

Where ESPN Ranked LA Clippers Stars In Top 100 Player Rankings

October 16, 2023 03:57 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Every single year, ESPN releases their Top 100 Players in the NBA List, voted on by their panel of "experts". Always sure to stir up conversation and piss some fan bases off, where did ESPN rank Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, & Russell Westbrook? In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri reacts to the placement of the teams' stars. He goes through which players he feels should not be ranked higher than them and evaluates them vs Kawhi, Paul, and Russ. He also gives his s...

Does Bones Hyland's Improvement Make Norman Powell Expendable?

October 14, 2023 04:25 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

The LA Clippers have been a fun team to watch in the Preseason through two games. One of the main takeaways from those two games has been the performance of young Bones Hyland. A lot of Clipper fans have discussed the possibilities of the improved Hyland making Norman Powell, whose name has been mentioned in potential trade talks for James Harden, expendable.  In this episode, diehard Los Angeles Clippers fan and host Darian Vaziri breaks down why he believes that Norman Powell is still a v...

Why Ty Lue Is Set For a Redemption Season

October 12, 2023 18:46 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MB

LA Clippers Head Coach Tyronn Lue faced tons of scrutiny last year over lineup decisions, persistence on playing certain players who were out of form, and even more. Widely considered as one of the best coaches in the NBA, Lue's reputation took a hit last season. With only one more guaranteed year on his contract, how important is it for him to redeem himself in 2023-24 by getting the most of this LA Clippers team? In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri br...

Robert Covington Steals The Show As LA Clippers Win Preseason Game Over Jazz

October 11, 2023 08:45 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MB

The LA Clippers bounced back from their loss in the Preseason Opener to the Utah Jazz by defeating the same team on Tuesday Night. The Los Angeles Clippers used a different starting lineup, with Russell Westbrook re-entering the fray and Robert Covington starting at Power Forward.  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri goes over the game, how Robert Covington made a strong case to start, and how each player performed. He focuses on Kawhi Leonard and Paul George sp...

The LA Clippers Are Back! Preseason Opener vs Utah Jazz

October 09, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

The LA Clippers are officially officially back. The first game of their four-game preseason campaign has begun and their first battle was against the Utah Jazz in Hawaii. With everyone but Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, & Russell Westbrook suiting up, it was a chance for fans to get a good peek at what the team is going to look like. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Bones Hyland all impressed despite the loss. In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks do...

Why The LA Clippers Proposed Style Doesn't Align With James Harden's Game

October 09, 2023 03:02 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

The LA Clippers have started Training Camp, and members of the team including Head Coach Ty Lue have emphasized certain aspects they want to improve on and implement this season. Aspects that don't necessarily align with James Harden's style of play.  In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down why he believes the talk coming out of Training Camp in regards to style don't makes sense for how James Harden plays basketball. They have been emphasizing ...

3 Major Themes From LA Clippers Training Camp So Far

October 06, 2023 21:22 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MB

LA Clippers training camp is officially underway in Hawaii and the team has been answering questions from media day onwards talking about the upcoming season. With the feeling that they need to redeem themselves from last year's disappointment, they've detailed several aspects of their game and season that they want to improve on this season. Three themes have really jumped out. In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down those three and what they a...

3 Reasons Why Missing Out On Jrue Holiday Isn't Such A Bad Thing

October 04, 2023 21:01 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

The LA Clippers were in trade rumors involving Jrue Holiday and potentially bringing him back home to Los Angeles in a trade. But the Boston Celtics ended up being the team that acquired the NBA Champion leaving many Clipper fans disappointed. Do they have enough to go all the way? Can they have a good regular season? In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri gives three reasons why not acquiring Jrue Holiday was not so bad. He talks about Russell Westbrook a...

Standout Statements From LA Clippers Media Day

October 03, 2023 19:24 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

The LA Clippers are officially back! With Media Day on Monday afternoon and training camp set to begin Tuesday, the NBA season is right around the corner. What were the big quotes from Los Angeles Clippers media day? Was there anything crazy said? Something that could give fans a hint at how things would go? What was the mood of the team? In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri reacts to Clippers Media day including the most interesting and telling statements from K...

Major Takeaways From Lawrence Frank's Sitdown With Clipper Media (213 Extension talk, Power Forward Battle, & More)

October 02, 2023 23:28 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

LA Clippers General Manager Lawrence Frank recently sat down with some team writers to answer some questions about the upcoming season. He talked about expectations, talk surrounding Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, and more. There were a lot of statements that got Clipper Nation talking around the water cooler. In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about the standout quotes from Lawrence Frank's sit down, starting with the health of Kawhi and Paul he...

LA Clippers Sign Josh Primo feat. Locked On Spurs

October 01, 2023 05:58 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

The LA Clippers have signed former San Antonio Spurs Lottery Pick Joshua Primo to their third and final Two-Way Contract slot. Primo was waived by the Spurs due to serious allegations of exposing his genitals to women on multiple occasions.  In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri reacts to the controversial signing and what it means on and off the court. Later, he is joined by Jeff Garcia of Locked On Spurs to get even more insight.  Locked On Spurs: 16:1...

How The Damian Lillard Trade Affects The LA Clippers + Harden vs Holiday

September 29, 2023 19:54 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Damian Lillard's trade to Milwaukee shook up the basketball world when it went down earlier this week. How does it affect the LA Clippers? Can players get re-routed to the red, white, and blue?  In this big time episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri reacts to what the Dame trade means for the Clips, explores the possibility of them going after Jrue Holiday, and compares his fit on the team to James Harden. In the end, he also suggests waiting for someone even bet...

Paul George Says He's Back To Being A Bully This Season

September 29, 2023 01:35 - 25 minutes - 14.9 MB

Paul George is entering his 5th season as a member of the LA Clippers. It has been such a roller coaster ride for the likely Future Hall Of Famer entering his 14th season. Through injuries, playoff collapses, and a heroic 2021 history making playoff run, George is already seen as one of the greatest players in franchise history. He was recently the cover of the latest edition of Slam magazine and said some things about his approach heading into the new season.  In this episode, die hard Los...

Marcus Morris Still At Top Of Depth Chart Says Latest Report

September 27, 2023 21:11 - 28 minutes - 20 MB

The latest report from Law Murray of The Athletic says that Marcus Morris is still at the top of the LA Clippers depth chart. Why would that be the case considering the rough second half of the season he just had? Is it detrimental for the team? What does it say about Ty Lue if he continues to play a player who shouldn't be playing? What's the solution?  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri reacts to Marcus Morris still being at the top of the depth chart and wha...

The Biggest What If's In LA Clippers History

September 22, 2023 18:28 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Every franchise in Sports has their “what if” moments. What if this guy hadn’t gotten hurt or what if we beat this team in this year and so on and so forth. And with a franchise that has endured as much pain, misery, and bad luck as the LA clippers, we visit what the biggest what ifs were for them.  In this episode, die hard LA Clipper Fan and Host Darian Vaziri is joined by Chris Wylde, Host of the LA Clipcast to talk about the biggest what ifs in the history of the franchise! From Shaun L...

Is This The Last Dance For The Paul George Kawhi Leonard Era + The Case For James Harden

September 21, 2023 16:44 - 37 minutes - 21.4 MB

The LA Clippers are in what feels like a do or die season in the 5th year of the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era, the 25th and final season of the Staples Center era, and the Intuit Dome on the horizon.  With the clock ticking and the star duo only getting older, is this the last dance for the 213 era? Should this be the last dance?  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri is joined by Clipper Fan and Host of the most popular postgame Twitter Space Dj Primal to t...

Who Is The Greatest LA Clipper Of All Time?

September 19, 2023 16:18 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Everyone has the debate. Who is the greatest player in their respective teams' franchise history? Finally, we have the conversation for the LA Clippers franchise. While not being a storied franchise by any means, the Clippers have still had many great players play for them.  In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri is joined by Shap of The Lob The Jam The Podcast, to discuss the candidates for Clipper GOAT and who their pick would be! They also discuss what ...

Do The LA Clippers Have A Culture? Feat. Kelli Johnson From Fox LA

September 18, 2023 15:49 - 34 minutes - 19.8 MB

The LA Clippers used to have a culture that had a stench so bad you could smell it across the country. Under the ownership of racist slumlord Donald Sterling, they were once considered the biggest joke in American Pro Sports. A culture that was surrounded by losing, bad draft picks, horrific injuries, and a cheap owner who wouldn't pay his good players.  But the Steve Ballmer era is far different. In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri is joined by Kelli J...

Is Load Management Dead And What Does It Mean For The LA Clippers?

September 13, 2023 21:08 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

The NBA has recently announced that they will be handing out fines to teams that violate new rules in regards to star players resting games. Those rules include multiple stars resting in the same game and preventing multiple stars from resting in a nationally televised game.  How does it affect the LA Clippers? Is Load Management dead? Will there be ways to get around it? In this episode, diehard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down the new rules, what they mean for t...

What Are The LA Clippers' Goals For The 2023-24 Season?

September 11, 2023 23:53 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

The LA Clippers season is fast approaching and with lower expectations, where does that leave the team in terms of season goals?  Last season, the Los Angeles Clippers were picked by many to go all the way. But the never ending injuries and lack of rhythm throughout the season led to a quick 4-1 loss in the First Round to the Phoenix Suns.  In today’s episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri outlines some of the goals he thinks the team should have this season. First he foc...

Paul George Says His Leadership Style Has Changed

September 08, 2023 08:10 - 28 minutes

Paul George recently shed some light on how his leadership style has changed. How is it different than his old style? Marc Spears gives a James Harden update in regards to the LA Clippers.  In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri gives his say on Paul George's comments and how he views him as a leader. He also talks about what he wants to happen with the James Harden situation and what most people that are pro Harden trade have in common. In addition, he giv...

Paul George Says His Leadership Style Has Changed

September 08, 2023 08:10 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

Paul George recently shed some light on how his leadership style has changed. How is it different than his old style? Marc Spears gives a James Harden update in regards to the LA Clippers.  In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri gives his say on Paul George's comments and how he views him as a leader. He also talks about what he wants to happen with the James Harden situation and what most people that are pro Harden trade have in common. In addition, he gi...

Should The LA Clippers Medical Staff Be Questioned?

September 06, 2023 22:14 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

For years and years, maybe even decades, the LA Clippers have had horrific luck with Injuries. Dating back to the 80s, early 2000s, Lob City, and even now with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, they have not been able to consistently keep their players healthy. Even this past season, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard were both out in the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns. There has been a lot of chatter around the fan base about the medical staff and wether or not they are doing their jobs to the ...

Evaluating The LA Clippers Power Forward Problem

September 04, 2023 21:24 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

The LA Clippers' Power Forward position was a point of contention all of last season. From Marcus Morris Senior's major drop off in play to Robert Covington's mysterious 27 DNP-Coaches Decisions, a lot has been made about if the Clippers needed an upgrade at the position. Enter Kenyon Martin Jr., a 6'6 super athletic Forward. But what kind of forward is he truly?  In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri looks at the recent piece from The Athletic on Robert ...

Will Kawhi Leonard Be Ready To Start The Season?

September 01, 2023 09:42 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Locked On Clippers is back and in this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri brings the latest on Kawhi Leonard’s probability of being ready for the start of the season. He also puts into perspective just how tough it was for Kawhi to start last season and how that affected the team’s rhythm.  In addition, Rachel Nichols reported James Harden wants to be the number one option on a team. Is it legitimate considering if he wanted to be a Los Angeles Clipper he wouldn’t be t...

What The NBA Schedule Says About The LA Clippers' Expectations

August 22, 2023 17:15 - 27 minutes - 15.9 MB

With the LA Clippers' 2023-24 Schedule being announced recently and the team having no Christmas game or Nationally Televised opening night, what does it say about the way the NBA views them this year? Do they not consider them the same title contenders as they did at this time last season due to the health of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George? Why or why not? Does it say anything about the expectations of the team?  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about t...

Why The LA Clippers Have A Tough Schedule Yet Again

August 19, 2023 16:08 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

The 2023-24 LA Clippers schedule is out! In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri reacts to the schedule by going over the major takeaways including the amount of back to backs, 4 games in 6 nights stretches, and more.  He also discusses the opening 10 games, amount of nationally televised games and what it means, and what needs to be a point of emphasis to start the season.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when y...

Ty Lue Says Russell Westbrook Is LA Clippers' Leader

August 17, 2023 20:17 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Recently, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas said that he had a conversation with Ty Lue in which he said that Russell Westbrook is the leader of the team, and that LA Clippers didn’t have a leader.  What does that say about Kawhi Leonard and Paul George? Are they not leaders?  In this episode, die hard, Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about what Ty Lue's statement indicates about the Clippers leadership. He breaks down Russ' leadership style, what being a leader really...

What James Harden Calling Daryl Morey A Liar Means For The LA Clippers

August 17, 2023 05:04 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

On Monday, a video of James Harden blew up on the internet where he publicly called Daryl Morey, General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, a liar. Morey and Harden have extensive history that dates back to his Houston Rockets days. So what does it mean for the LA Clippers? In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about what Harden's outburst means for the Clippers in their pursuit of him, what his agent recently said about him, and what trading for Harden woul...

What James Harden To LA Clippers On Pause Means

August 14, 2023 07:14 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Getting traded to the LA Clippers has been James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers' goal for several months now. Ever since the news broke that Harden and 76ers General Manager Daryl Morey could not agree on a long term contract extension, the former MVP has made it clear that he wants to come join Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook in LA.  This past weekend, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that the Sixers have killed trade talks involving Harden. After weeks of talking to...

Bonus Episode: Locked On Clippers X Locked On Lakers: No Clips On Christmas, Upcoming Season

August 11, 2023 17:37 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

In this special crossover edition of Locked On Clippers and Locked on Lakers, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host of Locked On Clippers Darian Vaziri is joined by Andy Kamenetzky of the Locked On Lakers podcast.  The two discuss the Los Angeles Clippers not getting a Christmas game and if it can be taken as disrespect. They also discuss the expectations for both LA teams and with the news of a Kobe Bryant statue in the works, Andy and Darian talk about Kobe from both of their respective lense...

What Jordan Miller Getting 2nd Two-Way Contract Means For The LA Clippers

August 10, 2023 09:23 - 21 minutes - 17.5 MB

Locked on Clippers returns with recent roster news as the LA Clippers announced that they are giving 2nd Round Pick Jordan Miller the 2nd Two-Way Contract.  What does that mean for the Los Angeles Clippers, Jordan Miller, and the rest of the roster? With the Clippers having 16 players slated for next season and only 15 spots being the maximum you can have on an NBA roster, who is the odd man out.  In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about what the contract me...

What Marcus Morris Said About Clipper Fans + Roles Of Young Players

August 03, 2023 23:50 - 23 minutes - 13.3 MB

With the quietest part of the off-season in full bloom, there isn’t much shaking in Los Angeles Clipper land. But recently, LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris took to the threads app and had some choice words about clipper nation.  In this episode, diehard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about Marcus Morris and his derogatory comments towards clipper fans and how he feels about them. He also answers some listener questions on the roles of Terance Mann, Moussa Diabate and Kobe Br...

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