Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

On this edition of Locked On NBA Game Night, Danny Cunningham (Locked On Cavs) and Haize (Locked On Bulls) preview the NBA’s upcoming schedule release. The guys discuss what games they need to see this season and build out their ideal slates for Opening Night, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the NBA. 

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Which NBA star is most likely to change teams by the February trade deadline? Surprising names like Derrick White, Julius Randle, and Dejounte Murray top the list of potential difference-makers. Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize debate which contenders—the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, and Dallas Mavericks among them—could pull off the season’s biggest trade and how strategic timing impacts player value. 

The conversation spotlights potential shakeups for the Pelicans and Houston Rockets, and considers how front offices balance contracts, extensions, and championship windows. Plus, a deep dive into the Indiana Pacers’ revamped rotation, powered by Tyrese Halliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Ivica Zubac, explores whether Indiana can return to the NBA Finals. The hosts also pay tribute to coaching legend Don Nelson, reflecting on his legacy and impact on the modern game. Who’s poised to be the trade market’s hottest target, and which team will make the boldest move?

00:00 — Early NBA Trade Deadline Preview

13:01 — Teams Most Likely to Buy at Deadline

24:37 — Indiana Pacers Rotation Analysis

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The NBA mourns the loss of coaching icon Don Nelson, whose trailblazing strategies with the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, and Milwaukee Bucks shaped generations of basketball—from the birth of the point forward to empowering big men like Dirk Nowitzki. Which of Nelson's innovations most influenced the modern game, and how will teams honor his expansive legacy?

As the offseason buzz intensifies, the spotlight shifts to Ben Simmons and his push for an NBA return, with potential suitors including the Lakers, Timberwolves, Cavaliers, and Clippers. The hosts (Tony East and Swipa) debate Simmons' defensive value and fit, while Joel Embiid’s “extra motivated” offseason and renewed health spark questions about the Philadelphia 76ers’ championship ceiling. Hot takes abound on Embiid vs. Giannis, the rise of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and which stars will define the NBA’s next era.

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Jaylen Brown says that the Philadelphia 76ers are going to be a process and it's going to take time and patience to figure things out. Where should DeMar DeRozan land? What are the lessons that RFA is teaching us? 

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Denver Nuggets face a crossroads as the Milwaukee Bucks target Peyton Watson, reportedly offering Jaime Jaquez instead of a first-round pick. Can Denver balance roster depth and salary cap issues while retaining rising talent? Haize and Swipa weigh the pros and cons of swapping young stars, analyze the value of restricted free agency, and spotlight contract risks for both Watson and Christian Braun. The drama deepens as the conversation explores whether Denver should run it back after an injury-riddled season or shake up the core.

 

Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard lands in the spotlight with new allegations of undisclosed sponsorship deals, raising questions about potential salary cap circumvention and league-wide consequences if proven true. The episode closes with a forward look at the Philadelphia 76ers—can a healthy and newly motivated Joel Embiid, paired with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, finally secure a championship run for Philly? Don’t miss this packed NBA offseason breakdown.

 

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