Locked On Nets

Joe Tsai had some interesting comments about the Brooklyn Nets and the direction the team could take in the coming seasons. Could it mean that he might be more open to rebuilding, or even tearing things down to create a different timeline?These were interesting statements from Tsai who has been relatively quiet over the past year where the team is concerned.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets seem to have been banking on Donovan Mitchell making his way to the team through trade or free agency in the coming seasons. But that might have taken a hit with the latest news. Apparently, Mitchell is now open to resigning with Cleveland and the Cavs just fired coach JB Bickerstaff.Add to that the news the Houston Rockets might make a play for Mitchell this off-season, and all of a sudden, it’s far from a foregone conclusion that Mitchell lands in Brooklyn.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

It was recently floated out there that the New York Knicks could make the Brooklyn Nets an offer for Mikal Bridges this off-season. Could this actually happen? Would Sean Marks ever consider sending Bridges crosstown to join Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo?Say it isn’t so. The Locked on Nets discuss the possibility.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

According to some recent reporting, the Rockets are going to reengage with the Nets around the latter’s picks and the future Phoenix Suns picks.How far should Sean Marks and Brooklyn take this thing? Why does this represent an amazing opportunity for the team’s future and should this be the direction they go? It’s a tricky situation, though for sure should be enticing especially considering uncertainty around Donovan Mitchell or maybe even Mikal Bridges. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves advanced in a massive win over the Denver Nuggets. Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers take down the Knicks in MSG. Are these stories instructive for how the Nets’ future could unfold? Are they maybe closer than we think to making a deep playoff run?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

There is a ton of news coming out of Cleveland right now and some of it suggests that it isn’t a foregone conclusion Donovan Mitchell is traded this offseason. It could be that the team moves on from Darius Garland instead. What would this look like for the NBA landscape and could the Brooklyn Nets be interested in pairing Darius Garland with Mikal Bridges and company? The Locked on Nets take a look at the situation.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cleveland Cavaliers are eliminated from the playoffs, and it took no time at all for the Donovan Mitchell talk to heat up in the NBA. It’s being reported that the Brooklyn Nets have a trade package ready to offer the Cavs for Mitchell. And it’s going to be fascinating to see what is thrown out there. They won’t be the only team bidding for his services.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

With the playoffs marching on, there are stars shaping the league right now that could show the Brooklyn Nets a clear path going forward. A couple of those guys are Jalen Brunson and Jayson Tatum, and what they are doing with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics respectively.It’s clear the Nets don’t have “that guy” right now, and are desperate to add them to pair with Mikal Bridges and others. The Locked on Nets talk team-building, superstars and more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Could we see another season of Kevin Durant on the move with things maybe going south in Phoenix? It’s unlikely, but the Brooklyn Nets need to monitor this situation closely. What would Kevin Durant being traded do for the value of the Suns picks owed to the Nets in future seasons? Is it better for Brooklyn to have him stay, or leave sooner than later?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NBA Draft Lottery went down on Sunday and some eyes were on what would happen with the Houston Rockets pick coming from the Brooklyn Nets. It ended up getting all the way to #3 thanks to the Nets fumbling much of this season. The Locked on Nets guys talk about the James Harden trade that sent the pick to Houston, but all of the Nets errors that led to the pick getting so high in the draft. It’s now happened to the Nets multiple times with these trades, and it’s a tough pill to swallow.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a big win over the Celtics in Boston on Thursday. It was a somewhat shocking result, though starts to cement Mitchell’s place among players who can take over games or even series in the playoffs.Should this move the needle with the Nets front office, or even the fans about what the team should potentially give up to add Donovan Mitchell to the roster this offseason?Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

With Anthony Edwards leading the. Minnesota Timberwolves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Oklahoma City Thunder, should the Brooklyn Nets be looking at their future in a different way?It could be a bit concerning that there is a major youth movement happening in the NBA right now on the back of some legit superstars. This could influence how Brooklyn sees its prospects in the coming seasons.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Pat Riley and the Miami Heat were somewhat noncommittal in how they viewed Jimmy Butler as a long-term member of the team. If they were to move on from him this offseason it would create a cascading effect that would impact the Brooklyn Nets even if he didn’t end up in Barclays.The Locked on Nets guys take a look at what Pat Riley said about Jimmy Butler, what it means for the Heat, how Brooklyn is impacted and much more. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

There is more word out of the Brooklyn Nets front office that Nic Claxton is a major offseason priority and that could mean a contract coming near $25 million per year.Is this the right number for the Nets’ center and would this be a good move for Sean Marks and the rest of the front office? It’s a tough question and the Nets find themselves in a tricky spot when it comes to free agency moves in the coming years.The Locked on Nets take a deep dive into the Nic Claxton market and what a signing for this number could mean.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Donovan Mitchell put the Cleveland Cavaliers on his back and got through a Game 7 against the Magic. Now they’ll face the Boston Celtics in the second round.Mitchell’s performance is impactful for a number of different reasons and calls into question how this fits into off-season plans. Namely, would he still plan to ask out of Cleveland after this result? The Locked on Nets guys discuss the game, Mitchell’s play, other teams who could be interested in his services, and much more.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Bucks and 76ers were both eliminated from the playoffs on Thursday evening meaning that’s the end of the run this season for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey to name a few.How do these results continue to shape the NBA landscape? Could we see more superstars asking out sooner than later? Could Giannis look at the Bucks’ situation over the next few seasons and grow very concerned? What about Joel Embiid’s future with the 76ers?The Brooklyn Nets could be set up well to capitalize on some of these scenarios.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Michael Scotto from HoopsHype raises the Nic Claxton contract ceiling to $25m, which gives Adam real pause. While Claxton might. not be worth that amount, having his talent and contract on the books can serve the Nets well in the short and long term.Adam highlights the rumored suitors on the market and how even a sign and trade  could be a viable option for Sean Marks.With a footnote on Day'ron Sharpe projections, Adam dials in on an Spirts Illustrated article that projects extension eligible contracts which includes Cam Thomas. With a possible $20m/year contract looming,  waiting out the Ben Simmons money would give Brooklyn the ability to explore all options around Cam Thomas and the teams young core.Closing out, Adam looks at a Memphis Grizzlies trade package that at least starts the conversation of Sean Marks to gget back into the 2024 Draft, where Carlton  Carington has caught Adam's eye. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platform

The dominoes keep falling during these NBA playoffs with Lebron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers falling in five games to the Denver Nuggets. This follows Kevin Durant and the Suns exiting as well. How is the NBA landscape starting to shape up this offseason with big-time names on big-time teams underperforming?The Locked on Nets guys discuss some of these teams and players with other names and storylines in there as well. Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Brooklyn Nets made a couple of key assistant coach hires that begin to show the staff direction under Jordi Fernandez. They bring in Juwan Howard and Steve Hetzel as top guys. The Locked on Nets crew takes a look at both Howards and Hetzel’s backgrounds and what it means for the team.Plus, they do a quick post-mortem on Kevin Durant and the Suns after Phoenix is eliminated from the playoffs in a sweep by the Timberwolves.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Suns appear headed out of the playoffs and that could have ramifications on the Nets moving forward. Of course, the Nets own much of the Phoenix draft for the next few years, and a playoff flame out could speed that timeline up.Would Phoenix blow things up next season? How valuable are those picks going forward? There’s actually a lot on the table here for Brooklyn.Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchisewww.wegotnets.comFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…