Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Kevin Durant, Hustle And Leadership Narratives For The Brooklyn Nets Jun 16, 2022

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Kevin Durant took to Twitter recently to respond to fans and analysts about his leadership style and what it means, in his mind, to be a successful NBA player. It was an interesting "discussion" on social media with Durant clearly feeling at odds with some of the narratives around his career. Locked on Nets Doug Norrie takes a look at some of the comments and then dives into some hustle stats that you wouldn't necessarily think about when it comes to Durant. Plus there's a nightmare travel story at the end.

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How the Brooklyn Nets can replace Swiss-army knife Bruce Brown if he leaves in Free Agency Jun 14, 2022

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Adam Armbrecht is in talking Nets off-season and how Brooklyn can prepare for the worst. While Sean Marks does not have a draft pick to work with, the Nets GM does have a track record of identifying talent.

Bruce Brown is set to get paid, and depending on the price tag could find himself doing so in a new city. Could Aminu Muhammed be a young replacement prospect? While Patty Mills is a fan favorite, the veteran guard could look to strike a better value on the open market. Regardless if the he returns on the $6.2m player option, names like Alondes Williams and Tevin Brown should be seen as potential young talents to give Brooklyn much needed length in the back court.

Young talent is the cost effective way to create depth and development for the future, something Brooklyn were once known to do, and should continue this offseason.

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NBA Big Board’s Rafael Barlowe talks roster and three post-draft names for the Brooklyn Nets Jun 13, 2022

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Adam is joined by Rafael Barlowe to breakdown how the Brooklyn Nets can improve this offseason in spite of holding no draft picks. Rafael provides insight into scouting basketball prospects both in the states and abroad in Europe. This brings up Mike James, a still longed for name in some Nets fans circles. They discuss the evaluation players take on when deciding where, and in what role they will engage their NBA career.

The conversation then turns to the draft, and more specifically the prospects that will fall outside the 2-round format. They discuss three names in particular that can offer immediate and long term value for the Nets. Adam also gets Rafael's opinion on second-year players Cam Thomas, Kessler Edwards and Day'ron Sharpe - who should all serve vital and expanded roles in the season ahead.

It is a fantastic conversation that should leave Brooklyn faithful optimistic at how the Nets can bolster their roster heading into the year.

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Does Trae Young hold more trade value than Brooklyn Nets Kevin Durant? Hoops Hype says yes Jun 10, 2022

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The guys take a closer look at the most recent Hoops Hype piece that ranked the trade value for the top 100 players in the league. Yesterday, they talked about where Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons landed on the list. Today, they dive more into Kevin Durant and how he’s ranked behind some others that had the guys’ scratching their heads. The Lockes on Nets guys talk about how Trae Young and Devin Booker are above Durant on the list, but they also look more closely at how the rest of the 100 shook out. There’s debate about where some other players landed and how benefit of the doubt was given to some players, and not others.

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Do we agree about the most recent Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons NBA trade value? Jun 09, 2022

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The Locked on Nets guys react to a piece that was put out by HoopsHype earlier in the week that ranked the top 100 players in the league based on trade value. They specifically examine where Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons fell on the list and why it was the case. It’s an interesting discussion about how these two players are viewed within league circles at this point. Plus they discuss some of the other rankings including where Kevin Durant fell when it was all said and done.

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Kyrie Irving and the Nets close to reaching long-term contract? Jun 08, 2022

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Are Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets close to reaching an agreement on a new contract or extension that would put him in Barclays for years to come. Reporting from Brian Lewis at the NY Post suggests that's the case. Doug Norrie takes a look at the situation and what it means for all parties. Would this just be inevitable at this point for both Brooklyn and Kyrie? It's sure looking that way.

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Do the Nets have all the pieces right now? These Finals make it seem so Jun 07, 2022

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With the Warriors and Celtics playing in the Finals, we’ve seen two competing styles and plans now competing against each other on the highest stage. Do the different approaches taken by both teams show us that a Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and possibly Ben Simmons core group mean the Nets are closer to the championship than we realized? The Locked on Nets guys dive into what the Warriors and Celtics are doing that are different and how there isn’t one style that wins out in this day and age. Maybe the Nets have all the pieces currently and need to dial it in by picking the style the suits them.

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No draft picks. Will the Brooklyn Nets hold or fold Cam Thomas and young talent? Jun 06, 2022

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Adam Armbrecht kicks off the week extending the conversation around the Brooklyn Nets decision to defer their 2022 draft pick to next year. Now, with less assets at their disposal, Adam looks at a few factors in how Sean Marks can improve the roster. Are the Nets all in on Cam Thomas? This question opens the possibility of creating a more balanced roster by trading an already talented young scorer, and Adam discusses that possibility. On the veteran side, while Joe Harris is a podcast favorite and perfect compliment to the superstar talent - there is a world where a two for one trade adds length and athleticism in Brooklyn. Finally, Adam makes definitive statements on both Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic and if they should be offseason priorities for the Nets.

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Were Nets right to defer draft pick? Plus, Robert Horry on the NBA Finals Jun 03, 2022

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The Nets have made a decision on what they plan on doing with the 76ers first-round draft pick for this season. Brooklyn had the option to either keep it for this season's draft or defer it to next year. The decision was expected for them to defer and that's exactly what they did. Doug Norrie looks at the various reasons for the decision. Plus, a Locked On exclusive interview with Robert Horry about the NBA Finals

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Three Stats That Perfectly Describe The Nets Season Jun 02, 2022

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Are a few key numbers enough to tell the whole story of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and the rest of the Brooklyn Nets season? Sure, there’s always some context in these things but Doug Norrie of Locked On Nets dives into some interesting pieces around how the Nets’ season unfolded. There are a couple of key metrics that end up defining what was a very crazy year for the team and how it all ended up playing out. He discusses lineup turnover, win shares, WAR, and a number of other things that stood out.

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