Locked On Nets

While Sean Marks and the Brooklyn Nets have said publicly that Mikal Bridges is unattainable in a trade, there continue to be reports about teams inquiring about him. What is the real story here? If Bridges really wasn’t available, why would these reports still be coming out?It’s a confusing situation, possibly, with the Nets still stuck in between different modes or rebuilding or retooling during this offseason. The Locked on Nets take a look at the Mikal Bridges situation leading into the draft.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

With the offseason underway, the Locked on Nets guys take a look at the state of the Brooklyn Nets roster to see where it stacks up against the rest of the league where talent is concerned. They look at the top 100 players in the NBA, see where different Nets like Mikal Bridges, Nic Claxton, Cam Thomas others fall (or don’t fall).Is this part of how Sean Marks has set things up in getting a superstar, or are there even bigger problems on the horizon?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

With the draft now less than a week away, the Locked on Nets guys look at the possibly decreasing market for Dorian Finney-Smith when it comes to trading into the draft. Has Sean Marks waited too long moving off the veteran with the advantageous contract?And what does that mean for someone like Mikal Bridges? The guys look at the situation and how the offseason is (or isn’t) shaping up.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Could the new look Detroit Pistons front office be ready to get into the Nicolas Claxton offseason bidding? It could be the case with still no word on the Brooklyn Nets front where they stand with their free agent center.The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the Nic Claxton situation, why the Pistons could be in the mix here and how things could shake out for both teams.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

We thought there would be quick news from the Brooklyn Nets where Nic Claxton was concerned in free agency this offseason. But that hasn’t come to fruition quite yet. What is happening here or is it just the new NBA timing? Plus, the Locked on Nets guys take a look at news around Collin Sexton and the word that O.G. Anunoby is going to explore free agency rather than a quick signing with the New York Knicks.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Indiana Pacers are getting a little crowded in the front court and there is word that either Obi Toppin could hit the market or Jarace Walker would be available in a trade. Could either of these guys help the Brooklyn Nets this offseason? And is there a path for Sean Marks to work out a deal here? The Locked on Nets guys break down the situation and the spot the Nets find themselves in around making moves.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Free agency is right around the corner and the Brooklyn Nets could make a deal with Nic Claxton relatively quickly. But what if it doesn’t happen and Claxton has a much bigger market?The Locked on Nets discuss the possibility and what it could mean for the team.Then they do a draft breakdown around Kal’El Ware from Indiana and DaRon Holmes from Dayton, two possible center replacements expected to go lower. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Josh Giddey could be available in a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder this summer and the Brooklyn Nets should really think about putting a deal together to acquire him.While Giddey clearly had some issues in the playoffs, the 21-year-old guard represents the kind of moves the Nets should be thinking about making as they reshape their team. His stock is down but there was a time when the pedigree was on the higher side. The Locked on Nets talk about potential Giddey trades, the fit with the team and so much more. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets seem ready to trade Dorian Finney-Smith this offseason and it could land them a pick in the first round of the NBA Draft. The Locked on Nets guys look at Isaiah Collier and Devin Carter, two guards with very different styles and makeup. But both could be impact players in Brooklyn almost right away.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

In the final year of a massive contract, the Nets are still left with more questions than answers when it comes to Ben Simmons. What should be the plan going into this season? Should they trade him (or at least try) this off-season? What about his role on the team going into next season? Is there any way he could be in the starting lineup again? The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the Ben Simmons issues and what can be done going into this season.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets might be faced with running back a very similar team to last year, though there are some moves Sean Marks and company must make this off-season. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the play of Trendon Watford at the end of the season and how it might be a sign the team trusts him with another contract. They also talk about how Dorian Finney-Smith must be traded this summer. Finally, there’s discussion around Lonnie Walker and Dennis Smith Jr, what their futures look like with this team.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Adam Armbrecht is joined by Jackson Gatlin from Locked On Rockets for. a sobering perspective on Houston and their offseason.  Yes, the Rockets want to improve their roster and Mikal Bridges is on the target board but Jackson paints a clear picture of a team that wants to improve, but is by no means desperate.With a weak 2024 NBA Draft class, Houston does find themselves in a tight. spot, holding the third overall pick while preferring to land veteran talent. Even in the Nets for Phoenix pick-swap scenario, there is some indication 2025 would. be a sticking point.Most of the chatter is coming out of Houston to this point, but it will be a fascinating lead up to the Draft, where once again Sean Marks will be in the drivers seat of the Brooklyn Nets future. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchise www.wegotnets.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NBA Finals start tonight between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, led by Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic respectively. There are plenty of other big names and stories here, notable old friend Kyrie Irving going for championship #2. What should Nets fans watch for, what does it mean for the player legacies and which finals guys could move this offseason?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Is Houston still aggressively going after Mikal Bridges in the lead-up to this year’s draft? It seems like it might be the case, but with the Brooklyn Nets even consider anything from the Rockets? It’s increasingly looking like that won’t happen. The Locked on Nets guys break down the situation, what it would actually take to trade Bridges and much more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly ready to move off of Zach Lavine's contract and might not ask much, if anything, in return. Would the Brooklyn Nets consider this at all when it came to their own bad contract, Ben Simmons? The Locked on Nets discuss the possibility of this trade, whether Sean Marks would even consider it, and how teams can get themselves in a bind with long-term deals.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Nic Claxton might have a bigger free agent market than anticipated. Could that make things difficult for the Brooklyn Nets this offseason? Will there actually be something of a bidding war for his services? The Locked on Nets take a look at the situation with Nic Claxton and what could be the backup plan (or plans) for this team if things don’t work out.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets have had a lot to do with this year’s NBA Finals, though probably not in the way they would want. They traded Kyrie Irving to Dallas last year while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are byproducts of the ill-fated trades from the previous regime. How do Nets fans handle this situation? It’s a rough one.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Cam Thomas had a big leap season last year, especially when it came to the scoring. He put the ball in the basket among the best in the league. But the right pieces weren’t in place around him, something Sean Marks and the Brooklyn Nets must fix.The Locked on Nets guys talk about Cam Thomas’s season, the strides he made, and what the team should do to make sure they are in the best place to possibly build around him.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NBA off-season landscape could end up forcing the Brooklyn Nets hand when it comes to potential moves. Essentially, if more teams are buyers, then the Nets could be priced out of being buyers. And it could also necessitate them selling off more assets at higher prices. The Locked on Nets guys look at what is shaping up across the NBA, who are some surprise teams looking to get better, and much more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nets could be finally ready to move on from Dorian Finney-Smith with reporting that he will be on the trade market this offseason. There could be a number of potential suitors for his services considering he’s still a playoff-caliber wing who shot it reasonably well from beyond the arc, especially earlier in the seasonThe Locked on Nets guys go through DFS’s value, what kind of pick he could land and some teams who might be looking to trade.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…