Jayson Tatum post-ups, full-court curveball, Kristaps Porzingis defensive improvement

Boston Celtics defense dominates in preseason finale, C's ready to win a championship: The Celtics blew the doors off the Charlotte Hornets in their preseason finale, showing a dominant defense that helped pile up the points despite them shooting poorly. They didn't show any of the bad habits that have plagued them in the past. That, combined with all we've seen this preseason, shows they're ready to win a championship this season. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks it all down, along with some of the great plays from guys like Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any pu by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Boston Celtics OT comeback win over Minnesota Timberwolves: The Celtics looked sluggish for a long time against the TWolves on Wednesday night, and it looked like they were headed towards their first home loss of the season. But then Jayson Tatum took over the scoring, Jaylen Brown took over defensively and on the boards, and Boston made a late comeback to win the game in overtime. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the little things that went into the win, why Jaylen's night deserves top billing, and why this was an MVP-type performance by Tatum. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get yours today at jasemedical.com and use code LOCKEDON to get $20 off your order. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA toda by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Isaiah Stewart Will Miss The Rest Of The Season For The Detroit Pistons Due To Shoulder Injury: Isaiah Stewart has been basically ruled out for the rest of the Detroit Pistons season with a shoulder injury. Pistons medical staff says he will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks, with Dwane Casey basically ruling out a possible return to the season. How did the 3rd year big-mans season go and how should the Pistons feel about him in heading into the offseason? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s Priz by Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons

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NBA admits officiating mistake against Boston Celtics; looking ahead to tough back-to-back: The NBA's last two minute report admits the Celtics were wronged by the officials, but maybe not on the play you're thinking. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that, why the Celtics needed more Kristaps Porzingis, especially in the third quarter, against Indiana, and why this upcoming back-to-back against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks is important, and maybe well-timed. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get yours today at jasemedical.com and use code LOCKEDON to get $20 off your order. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Joe Mazzulla growing as a coach, Jrue Holiday adjusting as a player: With Jeff Van Gundy now on board as a senior consultant, there are a lot of people who think he's around to push Joe Mazzulla out of his seat. But the opposite is actually true. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss Brad Stevens' continued moves to support Mazzulla and give him the one thing the has lacked so far: experienced voices to lean on. Plus, Jrue Holiday is slowly adjusting to the system, even if his move to Boston isn't going great. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Better by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Mailbag: Boston Celtics playing their best? Joe Mazzulla coaching stature? Jayson Tatum MVP?: Mailbag Monday is here, and it's time to get back to your questions. This time we get into whether the Celtics are playing their best, Joe Mazzulla's stature in the league, Jayson Tatum's MVP status, revisiting the Marcus Smart trade, and the potential for a Kelly Olynyk trade. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into all that, good defense vs. good offense, way too early playoff predictions, and what the Basketball Gods really are. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get yours today at jasemedical.com and use code LOCKEDON to get $20 off your order. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. PrizePicks Go to PrizePick by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Boston Celtics season preview: coaching & player improvements, mentality, lead to special season: We've gone through a full preseason and the opening night game is coming up fast, so it's time to get one more big preview together. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the coaching improvements that could help propel Boston to a title, the player improvements that could fix what they couldn't do last season, and where they think this Celtics season can go. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave Dave is the banking app that’s leveling the financial playing field. Download Dave today at Dave.com/LOCKEDONNBA. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Ibotta Download the Ibotta app now and use code locked to get 100% cash back on your Thanksgiving dinner starting November first! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesa by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Boston Celtics top-six team meeting and Jayson Tatum might be a liar: Upon further review, the opening night win over New York seemed pretty good after all. And even though Jaylen Brown didn't have a great game, did do some thing that helped Boston win. So did Joe Mazzulla. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that, the meeting between's Boston's top-6 players to discuss someone coming off the bench, and why Jayson Tatum might just be a big liar. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave Dave is the banking app that’s leveling the financial playing field. Download Dave today at Dave.com/LOCKEDONNBA. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Ibotta Download the Ibotta app now and use code locked to get 100% cash back on your Thanksgiving dinner starting November first! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving ant by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum candid comments at All-Star & Boston Celtics top priority right now: Jaylen Brown talked about the sacrifice he was making as a member of the Celtics and how he could get a bigger role somewhere else if he really wanted to. Jayson Tatum said Ime Udoka was his most favorite coach. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss why those comments mean nothing negative in the short term, but do open up some questions in the longer term. Plus, the number one priority for the Boston Celtics over the last month-and-a-half: Getting that starting unit right. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by Bett by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Terry Stotts resigns as Milwaukee Bucks lead assistant and team signs Glenn Robinson III: The Milwaukee Bucks have lost their lead assistant before the season has even started! Terry Stotts is out in Milwaukee, with the Bucks losing a key piece of the staff before a ball has been tipped. Kane and Frank react to the news, ask how big this moment is and what kind of disruption this would cause. The reporting around the news is also on the agenda, as is a roster move, with Milwaukee adding Glenn Robinson III in the midst of a busy day! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Betterhel by Locked On Bucks – Daily Podcast On The Milwaukee Bucks

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Boston Celtics dominate Utah Jazz with tough defense, Jayson Tatum: The Celtics stormed out of the gates and never looked back as they blew the doors off the Jazz. They opened the game on a 12-2 run thanks to killer rim defense, and then they kept pouring it on after that. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the win, the defense, Jayson Tatum's big night, Jaylen Brown's passing, and how this team is vastly different from last year's team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hungryroot Hungryroot is the easiest way to get fresh, high-quality food delivered to your door. They’ve got healthy groceries and simple recipes, all in one place. Just go to Hungryroot.com/LOCKEDON, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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OKC Thunder trade Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Victor Oladipo, explaining the move and the final roster cut: The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Victor Oladipo to the Houston Rockets for Kevin Porter Jr and second-round picks. This is purely a housekeeping move for the OKC Thunder. Who is the odd man out for the OKC Thunder between Jack White and Tre Mann? Who else would even be on the chopping block? Can the Thunder see Chet Holmgren dominate against the Bucks? When will Cason Wallace enter the rotation for good? What to watch for in the second to last preseason game for the Bricktown boys. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle by Locked On Thunder - Daily Podcast On The Oklahoma City Thunder

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How Karl-Anthony Towns can have a bounce-back season for the Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns had the most disappointing all-around season of his career last year for the Minnesota Timberwolves. But despite struggling early in the season and injuries limiting him to just 29 regular-season games overall, KAT actually shot the ball well after returning from the calf injury. Also, Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explains the other areas in which the season wasn't a total loss for Towns, as well as what areas he needs to improve in to consider the 2023-24 season a success. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won’t want to take you by Locked On Wolves - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Jaylen Brown, trusting teammates, and the Boston Celtics separating themselves: Jaylen Brown has turned a corner, and he's playing a style of basketball now that is pushing the Celtics to separate themselves from the rest of the competition. He's eliminating a lot of the things that have gotten him in trouble before, and it's working wonders for everyone. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss Brown's progression this season, and other things from this homestand that make Boston so good. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Can Colby Jones crack the Sacramento Kings Rotation?: Matt George reacts to another impressive Colby Jones performance in the Sacramento Kings' preseason closer. Does the rookie have a legit chance to crack the Kings rotation? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonnba today to get 10% off your first month. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get T by Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Sacramento Kings

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Jayson Tatum's next steps: How he makes the leap to the MVP level for Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum had a very good season by most measures, but there is still a lot he can do to be better. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss his strengths and weaknesses, and the things he can do to join the Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the true MVP contenders in the NBA. That includes a focus on attacking, a couple less 3-pointers, and maybe even adding a post game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, a by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Early road trip thoughts, and can Derrick White or Kristaps Porzingis become Boston Celtics All-Stars?: The Celtics lost a tough one and won an impressive one. Now that there's a little separation, how do we feel about the road trip so far? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss, including a huge reason why calling timeout at the end of the Warriors game would have been a bad idea. Also, an early look at whether Derrick White or Kristaps Porzingis have a chance at making the All-Star game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. PrizePicks Go to PrizePic by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Chet Holmgren is a unicorn, Jalen Williams is a star, OKC Thunder wrap up the preseason: The OKC Thunder have wrapped up the preseason, and the Oklahoma City Thunder big man looks like a Unicorn as Chet Holmgren swats away shots. Jalen Williams looks like a star for the Thunder. Josh Giddey is upping his offensive profile. The Bricktown boys can really hurt defenses. Cason Wallace is going to play right away from Mark Daigneault. Vasilije Micic is getting more comfortable for OKC. Davis Bertans lights it up from beyond the arc, what does that look like with the starters? What to do with Tre Mann and Jack White. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with a by Locked On Thunder - Daily Podcast On The Oklahoma City Thunder

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A perfect Kristaps Porzingis game in Boston Celtics blowout of Toronto Raptors: The Boston Celtics got a nice, business-like blowout win against the overmatched Toronto Raptors thanks to big games from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. But it was Kristaps Porzingis and the perfect contribution from a third star that really stood out to John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal. All that, plus great minutes from the bench, and why Toronto's staff needs to STFU when it comes to Joe Mazzulla's challenge late in the game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonnba today to get 10% off your first month. Ibotta Download the Ibotta app now and use code locked to get 100% cash back on your Thanksgiving dinner starting November first! Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code locked. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eB by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Chasing A Dynasty: Denver Nuggets GM Calvin Booth speaks to the Ringer in a wide ranging feature that discusses the future of the team's roster development, his thoughts on trading Bones Hyland, and more. He references MPJ as a "me" player but what does that mean in context? He also says Peyton Watson is a better player than Bruce Brown so taking Brown away may not mean as much as people think to Denver's chances. We break it all down on Locked on Nuggets. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Make your brain your friend, w by Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

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Mailbag: Jayson Tatum playing big, Kristaps Porzingis as Kevin Durant, & Boston Celtics culture: We open up the mailbag once again to get questions on Jayson Tatum looking like a true power forward, Kristaps Porzings playing like Kevin Durant, and extensions for Jrue Holiday and Derrick White. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal answers all that, plus why teams on fast breaks flare guys out to the corners, getting Neemias Queta off the two-way, Celtics culture, and getting Terry Rozier off the Hornets. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave Dave is the banking app that’s leveling the financial playing field. Download Dave today at Dave.com/LOCKEDONNBA. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Ibotta Download the Ibotta app now and use code locked to get 100% cash back on your Thanksgiving dinner starting November first! Jase Medical G by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Ultimate NBA Preview Episode 6 - Tankers: Who Will Surprise? | Trail Blazers, Spurs, Wizards, Hornets, Pistons: Which of these NBA teams will get the #1 Pick in the NBA Draft? Will the Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, or Charlotte Hornets surprise people this year? Tenitra Batiste is joined by Mike Richman (Locked On Blazers), Jeff Garcia (Locked On Spurs), Brandon Scott (Locked On Wizards), Doug Branson (Locked On Hornets), and then Ku Khahil (Locked On Pistons). What will Scoot Henderson look like in Year 1? Can Victor Wembanyama live up to the hype? Can Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma surprise anyone? Can LaMelo Ball navigate the drama in Charlotte? Will Cade Cunningham bounce back? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off y by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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Ultimate NBA Preview Tankers: Who Will Surprise? | Trail Blazers, Spurs, Wizards, Hornets, Pistons: Which of these NBA teams will get the #1 Pick in the NBA Draft? Will the Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, or Charlotte Hornets surprise people this year? Tenitra Batiste is joined by Mike Richman (Locked On Blazers), Jeff Garcia (Locked On Spurs), Brandon Scott (Locked On Wizards), Doug Branson (Locked On Hornets), and then Ku Khahil (Locked On Pistons). What will Scoot Henderson look like in Year 1? Can Victor Wembanyama live up to the hype? Can Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma surprise anyone? Can LaMelo Ball navigate the drama in Charlotte? Will Cade Cunningham bounce back? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first pu by Locked On Spurs - Daily Podcast On The San Antonio Spurs

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Ultimate NBA Preview Tankers: Who Will Surprise? | Trail Blazers, Spurs, Wizards, Hornets, Pistons: Which of these NBA teams will get the #1 Pick in the NBA Draft? Will the Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, or Charlotte Hornets surprise people this year? Tenitra Batiste is joined by Mike Richman (Locked On Blazers), Jeff Garcia (Locked On Spurs), Brandon Scott (Locked On Wizards), Doug Branson (Locked On Hornets), and then Ku Khahil (Locked On Pistons). What will Scoot Henderson look like in Year 1? Can Victor Wembanyama live up to the hype? Can Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma surprise anyone? Can LaMelo Ball navigate the drama in Charlotte? Will Cade Cunningham bounce back? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first pu by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Ultimate NBA Preview Tankers: Who Will Surprise? | Trail Blazers, Spurs, Wizards, Hornets, Pistons: Which of these NBA teams will get the #1 Pick in the NBA Draft? Will the Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, or Charlotte Hornets surprise people this year? Tenitra Batiste is joined by Mike Richman (Locked On Blazers), Jeff Garcia (Locked On Spurs), Brandon Scott (Locked On Wizards), Doug Branson (Locked On Hornets), and then Ku Khahil (Locked On Pistons). What will Scoot Henderson look like in Year 1? Can Victor Wembanyama live up to the hype? Can Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma surprise anyone? Can LaMelo Ball navigate the drama in Charlotte? Will Cade Cunningham bounce back? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first pu by Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons

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Boston Celtics concern level, following Jayson Tatum's lead, & Joe Mazzulla coaching them out of this mess: The Celtics aren't exactly peaking at the right time, and that's raising everyone's concern levels. That includes some of the more level-headed analysts out there. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Chad Finn of the Boston Globe discuss their anxiety levels over the Celtics, how everything starts with Jayson Tatum, even when Jaylen Brown has it going, and Joe Mazzulla's ability to coach them out of this mess... especially after Damon Stoudemire's departure. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code Locked when you register. Go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM T by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Mailbag Monday: Jaylen Brown basketball IQ, Jayson Tatum crunchtime, Boston Celtics offense: It's Mailbag Monday, and today's questions include Jaylen Brown's basketball IQ, Jayson Tatum trusting his teammates in the clutch, why the offense looks stagnant sometimes, and minutes for Lamar Stevens. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has those answers and more on Sam Hauser's progression, a reunion with Gordon Hayward, new play-by-play man Drew Carter and some personal questions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonnba today to get 10% off your first month. Ibotta Download the Ibotta app now and use code locked to get 100% cash back on your Thanksgiving dinner starting November first! Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code locked. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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Boston Celtics lost in OT - AGAIN- and collapse -AGAIN- but they know how to fix it: The Celtics were short handed (no Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams, or Al Horford) but Jaylen Brown was great and the Celtics built another big lead. And then... well... same old story. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the Celtics third straight collapse, and answers Joe Mazzulla's question about "who are we when we're at our best." The Celtics know what that looks like and they have those answers, because these are the same problems Brad Stevens addressed after the Finals. It's now up to the team to commit to them. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the p by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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The Sacramento Kings & Golden State Warriors Are Rivals CONFIRMED!: Matt George breaks down the Sacramento Kings' preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, that looked like another playoff game. It may not count, but this one stings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA for a free water bottle with any purchase. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonnba today to get 10% off your first month. FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS by Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Sacramento Kings

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NBA Fantasy Basketball: Barrett's Big Game, NBA Sunday's Key Moments: Josh Lloyd provides a recap of Sunday's NBA games from a fantasy basketball perspective, discussing RJ Barrett's impressive performance against the struggling Golden State Warriors while representing Canada. He also covers Cade Cunningham's knee injury and the continued struggles of the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets. This recap is part of the Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast, which is sponsored by Basketball Monster. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotics that treat 50+ infections. Get yours today at jasemedical.com and use code LOCKEDON to get $20 off your order. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba by Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast

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