Locked On Nets

The Brooklyn Nets wrapped up a pretty successful Summer League with the news that Keon Johnson had signed a contract for this season. It was much-deserved after his play in Las Vegas clearly could translate to the team this season.Plus, Jalen Wilson was named Summer League MVP after shooting the absolute lights out over five games. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the play of both and much more. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets pulled off a trade over the weekend, sending Mamadi Diakite to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Ziaire Williams and a second-round pick. Sean Marks pulls off a trade getting a former #10 overall pick in Williams plus another asset for a guy in Diakite who was unlikely to play much this season. Memphis needed to free up money and the Nets took advantage.The Locked on Nets guys take a look at Williams’ game, where some of the upside could come from and what it means for the team.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Cam Thomas said all of the right things in a recent interview with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, talking about leadership roles, expanding his game, contract extensions and much more.Cam Thomas will go into the season as arguably, the Nets best player and the one who could have the most on-court impact. The Locked on Nets guys discuss his role, what he had to say about the team and much more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets came back and beat the Knicks in their third Summer League game on Tuesday, dialing up the defensive effort in a big way during the second-half comeback. Jalen Wilson has had a great Summer League so far, shooting 48% from three and proving he should have a spot in the rotation this coming season.The Locked on Nets guys discuss Wilson’s play as well as the energy Noah Clowney is showing on the court. They also discuss more struggles from Dariq Whitehead.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Could Sean Marks be done making moves for the summer? It appears things have slowed down on the trade front where Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith are concerned. Is this the worst thing for the Brooklyn Nets? Possibly not considering how they are going into next season. There’s some risk, but there could be a bigger market during the season.Plus the Locked on Nets guys talk about the team attending a workout for Killian Hayes.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets are two games into Summer League with some stories emerging for this squad. Keon Johnson has been a standout so far, scoring 16 and 27 points, respectively. Is he a candidate to now earn more NBA minutes this season after a strong showing?Then there is a Dariq Whitehead who has struggled in his first Summer League games after sitting out most of last season with another foot surgery. Is there cause for concern or is it still much too early? They also talk Noah Clowney, Jalen Wilson and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets open Summer League on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, and it will be a chance for some of their young talent to stand out. Many eyes will be on Dariq Whitehead, the second-year player whose time so far has been marred a bit by injury. The 19-year-old was incredibly highly touted coming out of high school but struggled at Duke and in his limited time in the NBA.What will Dariq Whitehead need to show at Summer League this year? Should the expectations be on the higher side? They also talk about Noah Clowney, Jalen Wilson, Keon Johnson, and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

With one final season left on the Ben Simmons contract, there’s word that he will come into the year at 100%, at least according to his agent. Should Nets fans put any stock at all in this? Is Simmons coming back even though it is something the team wants to happen?The Locked on Nets guys talk about Ben Simmons and how this final season could play out. They also discuss the Trendon Watford contract and his role this season. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

NBA salary cap and contract expert Yossi Gozlan joins Locked on Nets to discuss the moves the team made this offseason. They talk about the Nic Claxton contract and what the structure means for the team. Plus, there’s the discussion about the possibility of a Cam Thomas contract extension in the coming years.How do the Nets line up salary cap-wise in the coming years? How does Ben Simmons factor in and more Follow Yossi Gozlan on Twitter/X https://x.com/YossiGozlanSee his NBA work on https://capsheets.com/Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Sean Marks held his first presser since the Mikal Bridges to the Knicks trade began the Brooklyn Nets franchise reset. He commented on the trade and some of the thought process that lead to the decision. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at his quotes and try to read between the lines of some of what he said.Plus, they discuss some of what Noah Clowney said as well and how that could shape up for the second-year Nets forward becoming a team leader in years to come. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith are still on the Nets despite Sean Marks seemingly shopping them this offseason. Are there still potential suitors for these wings and where could they go? Would a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers for restricted free agent Isaac Okoro make sense for both teams?The Locked on Nets guys take a look at Okoro, where he could possibly fit in Brooklyn, and what the Nets are doing to reshape their roster.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Mikal Bridges trade between the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks is in the books with everything being made official on Thursday. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the final details around a massive trade between both teams, one that offers a clear direction for each. Did both sides come out as winners here? It sure looks like it.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NBA is in its moratorium period, one of the reasons the Mikal Bridges trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks hasn’t been completed. However, the other issue is that the Knicks must include a higher salary in the deal.Could Miles “Deuce” McBride be included in the deal? Will the Knicks have to find a third team? Is this trade in any real danger of not going through?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets have quite a bit of flexibility going into 2025 and beyond with the current state of the team. There is some thought that they could begin to retool as early as 2026 with a ton of cap space and a treasure trove of draft picks. The Locked on Nets talk about the current roster and how trading Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith is possibly out the door sooner rather than later . They also discuss the overall haul for Kevin Durant and how the next couple of seasons could look. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Free agency has (mostly) come and gone in the NBA, and the Nets have made one signing (so far) with Nic Claxton’s 4-year, $100 million contract. This has been exactly the right path for Sean Marks and company. While Brooklyn sees many other teams, especially in the Eastern Conference, load up and improve, they will be able to do business with what’s left.The Locked on Nets guys discuss what this means for the potential trade market around Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith and also examine the NBA landscape in general.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets have extended a qualifying offer to Trendon Watford, who could be on his way back next season. Other teams can still step in, though it’s a solid first move. Watford’s services could be in demand in the coming seasons.The Locked on Nets discuss what this means for Watford. They also discuss Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith's markets over the summer and beyond.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NBA draft has come and gone with Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith still on the team. What is Sean Marks plan with these two veterans going forward? Were the Nets aggressive enough in trying to trade the contracts or does the money get tough to match? The Locked on Nets guys take a look at where the Nets are with their roster heading into free agency.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

On the first day of a new Brooklyn Nets era, the team brought back Nic Claxton on a four-year, $100 million contract. It was a move that made sense for the team, even with Mikal Bridges now headed across town to the Knicks.Locked on, Nets discuss the Claxton signing, why they did it, and why it still fits with the current build. Plus, did the Nets not get into the first round of the draft? Why might that have been a difficult thing to pull off.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Sean Marks and the Brooklyn Nets sent shock waves across the NBA landscape, trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks on the eve of the 2024 Draft. Beyond the massive pick haul received, the Nets also made a supplemental move - regained short term draft control swapping Phoenix picks with Houston.Doug Norrie and Armbrecht discuss every. short and long term angle of this trade, and the outlook for the Brooklyn Nets future. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets enter the first day of the NBA Draft on Wednesday with no picks, but will that be the case when it’s all said and done. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the situation and where Sean Marks might be heading into the evening. The discuss Dorian Finney-Smith and Day’Ron Sharpe, two guys who could be on the block. And they also take a look at who the Nets worked out pre-draft and what the list says about their plans.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…