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Make It/Take It Championship! Perfect Christmas Day Schedule & Who's the NBA's Next Top-5 Player? Jul 30, 2026

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It's the Make It/Take It Championship! After a season-long battle, Matt Moore and Haize enter the final episode tied at 18 wins apiece, with one show deciding the ultimate champion. Wes Goldberg puts the finalists through three winner-take-all debates, starting with the perfect NBA Christmas Day schedule now that LeBron James has signed and the league can finalize its marquee matchups.

Then the guys make their case for which young superstar is most likely to join Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Dončić in the NBA's top five players. Finally, the championship comes down to one last debate: if Luka or Wemby wins their first NBA title, whose championship would carry the greater legacy? Only one contestant walks away as the inaugural Make It/Take It Champion.

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DRAMA: Kawhi Leonard STILL Under NBA Investigation! | NEW LeBron Free Agency Details! Jul 30, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On NBA Game Night, Danny Cunningham (Locked On Cavs) and Ryan Blackburn (Locked On Nuggets) discuss the latest news from around the league, including Kawhi Leonard still being under investigation by the NBA, new details emerging about LeBron James’ free agency process before he decided on the Philadelphia 76ers and some teams out there that deserve more love than they receive.

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Is the East FINALLY Better Than the West? Jul 29, 2026

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Has the balance of power finally shifted to the Eastern Conference? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize debate whether an offseason that brought LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and potentially Kawhi Leonard to the East has finally flipped the NBA's long-running East vs. West conversation. Then they examine whether restricted free agency is quietly becoming one of the league's biggest problems, discussing the Peyton Watson and Jalen Duren situations, why the current system creates tension between teams and young players, and whether it's time for the NBA to overhaul—or even eliminate—RFA altogether.

Finally, it's another edition of The Rotation Lab, where the crew builds the Miami Heat's opening-night rotation around Giannis and Bam Adebayo, debating lineup combinations, staggering strategies, spacing concerns and where a player like Klay Thompson could fit if Miami lands another veteran shooter.

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CHAOS: Nuggets, Kuminga, Watson FEEL Effects as Restricted Free Agency TRANSFORMS NBA Negotiations Jul 29, 2026

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Swipa and John Karalis break down how NBA restricted free agents like Peyton Watson, Jonathan Kuminga, and Bennedict Mathurin are navigating tough negotiations under the latest CBA. They also discuss the IDEAL NBA Matchups next season!

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We Drafted the NBA's Best Starting Fives Jul 28, 2026

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Who has the best starting five in the NBA? After LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers, Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize settle the debate with a snake draft of the league's top starting lineups, comparing the Sixers to other championship contenders across the NBA. Then they react to Mario Hezonja's return to the NBA after six years overseas, using it as a chance to revisit the draft prospects they were convinced would become stars—but never did.

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Are the Nuggets Gambling on Nikola Jokic's Future with Peyton Watson STANDOFF? Jul 28, 2026

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On today's Locked On NBA we discuss Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson, Jonathan Kuminga, Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, LeBron James, and NBA free agency.

Nick Angstadt(@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Camille Davis (@CamilleMonae, Locked On Bucks) break down why the Denver Nuggets have the most at stake of any team left in free agency, with Peyton Watson's decision looming over their second-apron roster crunch around Nikola Jokic. The hosts dig into the Detroit Pistons' tense, unresolved contract standoff with Jalen Duren and what it's holding up elsewhere on the roster. They also unpack Jonathan Kuminga's shrinking market after being passed on by both the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers. From there, Nick and Camille draft their top 10 title contenders to settle whether the East has really closed the gap on the West. They close with a rapid-fire Count It Up segment debating whether LeBron James is a "ring chaser" and fact-checking some wild NBA stat claims from Reddit.

0:00 Free Agency Fallout: Duren, Watson & Kuminga

13:19 Who's Better: East vs. West

23:41 Count It Up: Is LeBron a Ring Chaser?

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Are the Warriors Already Looking Past Steph Curry? Jul 27, 2026

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Have the Golden State Warriors already shifted their focus beyond Steph Curry? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize react to reporting that Warriors owner Joe Lacob is prioritizing the franchise's post-Steph future after missing out on LeBron James. They debate whether Golden State has reached the point where preserving the future makes more sense than chasing one final title—and whether Steph Curry should seriously consider requesting a trade.

Then the guys explore the unthinkable by pitching potential landing spots and trade packages for the greatest shooter in NBA history. Finally, it's another edition of The Rotation Lab, where the crew builds the Philadelphia 76ers' opening-night rotation after adding LeBron James, breaking down the starting lineup, bench units, closing five and the lineup combinations that could make Philadelphia the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.

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REACTION: Denver Nuggets KEEP Spencer Jones! | Is Cam Johnson Getting TRADED?! Jul 27, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On NBA Game Night, Danny Cunningham (Locked On Cavs) and Swipa (Locked On Nuggets) break down the Denver Nuggets matching the offer sheet for restricted free agent Spencer Jones. The guys talk about Jones’ fit in Denver and the financial implications of the deal. At the end of the show they also discuss LeBron James’ contract with the Philadelphia 76ers becoming official and the Cleveland Cavaliers agreeing to a deal with Mario Hezonja.

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Why The LeBron Sixers WILL Fail | The East Has OFFICIALLY Overtaken The West Jul 26, 2026

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On today’s Locked On NBA Game Night we discuss the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Minnesota Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Detroit Pistons, Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, and NBA Eastern Conference vs Western Conference power rankings.

Gavin Schall and Ku Khahil open the show by debating whether the Eastern Conference has finally surpassed the Western Conference in strength and depth. The hosts compare their personal top ten rankings for both conferences, highlighting the championship outlooks for teams like the Knicks, Thunder, Spurs, and Celtics. They dive into the Philadelphia 76ers’ title chances after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, weighing their potential to win versus possible shortcomings. The main discussion zeros in on shifting conference dominance, the impact of key offseason moves, and how player health—including stars like Joel Embiid, Tyrese Haliburton, and LaMelo Ball—could shape the upcoming season. With lively debate and detailed roster analysis, the episode offers a comprehensive look at the NBA landscape heading into next year.

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0:00 Knicks vs Thunder
2:39 Celtics vs Spurs
5:06 Sixers vs Nuggets
7:16 Pistons vs Timberwolves
9:40 Raptors vs Lakers
12:01 Pacers vs Rockets
15:04 Cavaliers vs Warriors
16:23 Magic vs Trail Blazers
17:26 Suns vs Heat
17:38 Hawks vs Jazz

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Philadelphia 76ers Land LeBron James—Will The East SHOCK Fans Again? Jul 24, 2026

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