Locked On Nets

From the first preseason game, it looks like Ziaire Williams is going to have the opportunity to carve out a big role with the Brooklyn Nets this season. Some things will need to go right (like the shooting) but the minutes should be there. How will that work for Williams, and what does he need to show? Plus, the guys talk about Killian Hayes and other pieces of the Nets preseason.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in the first preseason game with part of the story being injuries Nic Claxton, Trendon Watford, and Killian Hayes. Unfortunately, those players being hurt ended up giving a maybe false impression of Jordi Fernandez’s plans going into this season. Players like Ben Simmons, and others had opportunity that might not be there when those players return. The Locked on Net guys break it all down.  Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets opened their preseason with a game against the Los Angeles Clippers, losing 115-106 when it was all said and done. Brooklyn had injuries to Nic Claxton, Trendon Watford, and others, and also struggled mightily out of the gate, falling down big early. But we did get a sense of what Ben Simmons looked like following a clean bill of health preseason and there was a window into how Jordi Fernandez might use Cam Thomas even more in this offense. The Locked on Nets take a look at the game and more. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets play the Los Angeles Clippers in the first preseason game of the year. The Locked on Nets guys look at the game from every angle and break down what to keep an eye on tonight. They discuss the starting lineup, and also how Brooklyn will be without Nic Claxton, Day’Ron Sharpe, and Trendon Watford. What will Noah Clowney’s role be and what should we expect from Jordi Fernandez’s first game?Plus, there will be bench rotations, seeing the minutes for Killian Hayes, Ziaire Williams, Jalen Wilson, and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets will open their first preseason game with Ben Simmons and Dennis Schroder both in the backcourt against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jordi Fernandez says they will effectively both play point guard. How that works remains to be seen, but it comes about because of Nic Claxton’s injury that will hold him out of the first preseason game.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

There are players on the Nets this season who will be getting a second chance in the NBA. Two of them, Ziaire Williams and Killian Hayes were high draft picks whose situations didn’t work out the first time. What does the future hold in Brooklyn? Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Word out of Nets training camp and media days is that Ben Simmons is fully for the first time since joining the team. He’s said it, and other players are weighing in with the same opinion. Should we trust this news and what will we need to see from Simmons to fully trust he’s playing at a high level again. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Nets Media Day brings an updated. perspective on where Cam Thomas stands heading into his fourth season in the NBA. Coming off his most productive season, the Locked On Nets guys look at how new Head Coach Jordi Fernandez views his young Guard. Is the organization ready to have Cam Thomas as a core player moving forward, and will they pay him accordingly? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

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For a team that will be near the bottom of the standings, sometimes finding the positives is tough. But the Locked on Nets guys take a look at a few possibly surprises from the team this season to boost the fans’ moods. They look at Noah Clowney, possible assets from Cam Johnson or Dorian Finney-Smith trades, as well as comeback stories like Killian Hayes and Ziaire Williams.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Cam Thomas is currently 13th in the FanDuel odds for NBA’s Most Improved Player this season. How likely is he to push towards the top in this award voting? What would need to happen with his game and what would voters need to see? Will the Nets simply lose too many games to make it at all realistic?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Are there still possible Dorian Finney-Smith trades out there for Sean Marks and the Brooklyn Nets? As the season approaches, it’s increasingly likely he will still be on the team to start. But a recently proposed trade sends Dorian Finney-Smith out in a three-teamer with Wendell Carter Jr going to the Pacers and Jarace Walker coming back to the Nets. Is this realistic, and would it help everyone involved? The Locked On Nets break it down.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets are in a no-sweat season, but with $175m on the books and preseason approaching - what is the best path for Sean Marks entering the season? Adam looks at the current roster, the final two-way contract and if paying Bojan Bogdanovic to leave would be worth the money and roster spot Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchise www.wegotnets.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

On a recent Lowe Post podcast with Zach Lowe, Cam Thomas came up. Specifically Lowe commented on front office opinions of Thomas, saying some around the league were very low on his skillset. This was a not-all-that-surprising take considering Nets fans have seen this kind of polarization around Cam Thomas for years.Why do opinions trend this way and what is the actual truth for Cam Thomas? Will this season do anything to prove anyone right or wrong or will it be more of the same?Plus the Locked on Nets guys discuss Adrian Wojnarowski’s retirement. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

How will the Brooklyn Nets trade either Cam Johnson or Dorian Finney-Smith? That’s been an operative question with both seemingly on the trade block, and yet still very much on the team. The Locked on Nets guys take a look around the league at some expiring contracts to see who could get moved for these guys.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Ben Simmons has been the lightning rod for the Nets fanbase since joining the team in the James Harden trade with Philadelphia. With the Nets in full tank mode, noted basketball trainer Chris Brickley has reported Ben Simmons is 100% healthy and ready to play at All-Star levels again. The guys discuss why this report lands different than those from agents or even the Nets organization, and if a healthy Ben Simmons would even move the needle on the upcoming season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Not all tanks and rebuilds go poorly. Far from it. The Oklahoma City Thunder are an example of a team that reset things quickly and are now in contention. There are some similarities and some differences between their situation and the Brooklyn Nets. The Locked on Nets guys break down the situation, how the Thunder turned things around and what the Nets can learn from the situation.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Though it might go largely unnoticed this season because of how things are shaping up for the Brooklyn Nets, it stands to reason that Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney could form one of the league’s best defensive tandems. Their ability to switch 1-5, rim protect, and overall athleticism means the Nets have a lot to work with on the defensive end.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Cam Thomas is eligible for a contract extension heading into this season, but what will end up happening here for both him and the team? It’s an interesting situation, considering the Brooklyn Nets might not be interested in getting a deal done now, but Thomas is going into what could be a breakout year. He’s among the leaders in NBA scoring title odds could put up massive numbers. But how do teams see his overall value? And what do the Nets think about it?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Jimmy Butler might have a future payday in mind and there are those floating out there that the Brooklyn Nets could be interested next season. Would Sean Marks ever consider a move like this with where the Nets are in their current rebuild?The Locked on Nets take a look at this recent story, why Jimmy Butler’s name is being thrown out there and other players in next year’s free agent class.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…