Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Is radio silence on Ben Simmons a bad sign for the Nets? Jul 28, 2022

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Should we read anything into what the Nets and the players haven’t said about Ben Simmons at this point as any point of concern? There’s been a lot of radio silence on that end from the team and that includes former teammates. The Locked on Nets guys look into the situation and wonder what it could mean for the squad as they head into the off-season. It’s an interesting situation and one that could become more of a story as the summer rolls on. Plus, they look at the current team construction and how different pieces could fit together.

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Are the Celtics now the favorite to land Kevin Durant? Jul 27, 2022

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With the news that the Celtics had made something of an offer to the Nets for Kevin Durant, the Locked on Nets guys explore how that has shifted some of the betting markets around this potential outcome. The guys look at the importance a player like Kevin Durant has for a team and why this situation is so unique in terms of the NBA landscape. Plus, they discuss more around a team built with Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons as the focal points and how things remain quiet on that front.

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Kevin Durant to Boston? Nets and Celtics have discussed a trade Jul 26, 2022

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It was reported that the Boston Celtics have reached out to show interest in a possible trade for Kevin Durant, news that came as something of a surprise on Monday. Multiple sources reported that the Nets and Celtics had discussed the framework of a deal for the superstar. Is this something that could happen? The Locked on Nets guys, Adam Armbrecht and Doug Norrie talk about what was offered and whether Jaylen Brown could be the focal point of a Boston package. They discuss what this means, why this news might be coming out now, and how it could reframe the Kevin Durant discussion.

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Are the Nets stuck with an incomplete roster? Can they even add more pieces? Jul 25, 2022

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Has the trade request from Kevin Durant and the uncertainty around Kyrie Irving’s future left the Nets in too much of a holding pattern this off-season? The team doesn’t have a full roster rounded out right now but is some of that in anticipation of a possible trade? How has this hampered, among other ways, the organization’s ability to structure things for the next year? It’s a bit problematic. Doug Norrie discusses this and references Steve Lichtenstein’s Substack article about the issues the Nets face right now.

Plus, Doug jumps on with Locked On NBA’s Jackson Gatlin to talk about the state of the Brooklyn Nets right now.

Steve Lichtenstein’s Substack

https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/

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Is Kevin Durant to Phoenix still a viable trade? With Brendon Kleen of Locked on Suns Jul 22, 2022

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Is the window on a potential Kevin Durant to Phoenix trade slowly closing? It could be with recent news that the sides might not be all that close. Doug Norrie of Locked on Nets talks to Brendon Kleen of Locked on Suns to try and parse through this whole situation. Do the Suns have the assets to acquire Kevin Durant? Would the Nets consider just standing pat and see what happens with the superstar all the way to training camp? Is there something else in store? There is so much to explore with this situation.

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Where do Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons rank in terms of NBA talent? Jul 21, 2022

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After looking at Kevin Durant’s rank from Seth Partnow of The Athletic, the Locked on Nets guys dive into where some other Brooklyn players stood on the list. Specifically, they discuss Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, two players that have become increasingly difficult to evaluate compared to the typical NBA star. Where are they ranked now and what is some of the context around the tiers in which they fall. Does it all sound correct or could the Nets be looking at a truly great team in terms of baseline expectation?

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Nets and Lakers navigate NBA off-season of doubt. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving reunion is unlikely Jul 20, 2022

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Cross-over episode as Andy Kamenetzky from Locked On Lakers leads a coast-to-coast conversation around what has happened to two star driven franchises. Adam and Andy discuss why the shine of the purple and gold may not last forever, and the strain between LeBron and the front office. All to similarly, the Nets have faced difficulties of their own including trying to both find potential trade partners for Kevin Durant, and possibly convince him to stay(?)

The guys discuss the latest rumor on Kevin Durant and Kyrie's possible basketball split, why the Lakers do not have the fire power to facilitate a reunion for James and Irving, and if these franchises will emerge intact after potential star fallout.

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NBA Tiers: Kevin Durant at Number 2? Is this correct for the Nets superstar? Jul 19, 2022

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Seth Partnow of The Athletic released his yearly list of Top-125 players in the NBA and Kevin Durant was #2 overall. Does this sound correct for what we know about the Nets’ superstar? The Locked on Nets take a look at the top tier of players and where Kevin Durant slots in. It’s an interesting way to look at how this off-season is shaping up and reframes some of what the league might be thinking about what it means to have KD on the team. They look at the rest of the top-8 and then the tier below to see if they agree and if there would be any other movement around the list.

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Can Kevin Durant even be traded to Phoenix? Plus, final Summer League thoughts Jul 18, 2022

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Though nothing has moved all that much on the Nets and Suns trade front for Kevin Durant, Doug Norrie from Locked on Nets wonders if it will happen at all. What realistic package could Phoenix even offer at the point that the Nets could actually accept? Do they have even close to enough to make a play for Durant or is the only real "leverage" that KD wants to go there?

Plus, some final Summer League thoughts including looking at the play of David Duke Jr. and Day'Ron Sharper in particular with a little Cam Thomas thrown in as well.

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How good could the Nets be with Kyrie Irving but without Kevin Durant? Jul 15, 2022

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With the news that Kyrie Irving could want to stay in Brooklyn without Kevin Durant, the Locked on Nets guys begin to discuss what this could look like for the Nets. Up until this point, the focus had mostly been on what the team would look like without both of them. It just seemed to be trending that both superstars could leave at once. But that’s increasingly looking like it won’t be the case. Doug Norrie and Adam Armbrecht explore different iterations of this team and how the off-season could now shake out for the team. Is there reason for hope around a Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons-led squad? All of this and more on a packed podcast.

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