The Clear Out: A Brooklyn Nets Podcast

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Matt goes solo to talk about what he's seeing from the Nets on offense and defense before answering the big question: Are the Nets the best team in the league? (P.S. I apologize for the glitchy/static noises found throughout the pod! Not sure what happened... hopefully, it doesn't take away from the episode. We'll have that cleaned up next go-around.) Follow Matt on Twitter @MattBrooksNBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt goes SOLO to give his thoughts on the Nets holistically. He touches on the job that Jacque Vaughn has done, Brooklyn's defense, the offense, as well as overviews of selected players on the roster. Follow Matt on Twitter @MattBrooksNBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt connects with Lucas Kaplan to talk about Kyrie Irving and anti-semitism, Ime Udoka and workplace harassment, and the disarray of the Brooklyn Nets. Nick Wright's excellent video about Kyrie/anti-semitism: https://twitter.com/getnickwright/status/1587461419724812289 NY State's course on workplace harassment: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/training/english/index.html Follow Lucas on Twitter @LucasKaplan_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt answers questions from fans on Twitter and Reddit about: Preseason takeaways Ben Simmons Trades Rotations Coaching/schemes ...Plus more! Thanks to all those that asked questions and be sure to follow Matt on Twitter @MattBrooksNBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With NBA season on the horizon, Matt, Chris, and Alec sit down to preview the 2022-23 Brooklyn Nets. Topics include: Record Playoff expectations Team MVP Surprise Player Most disappointing player Stat to keep an eye on Strengths of the Nets Weaknesses of the Nets Hottest Nets take The Nets will be a success if… X-Factors Worst matchup in the conference Best matchup in the conference  Follow Chris on Twitter @CMilholenSB Follow Alec on Twitter @Alec_Sturm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Mike, and Chris connect to break down the Kevin Durant-to-Boston rumors from all angles, touching on possible trade packages, leveraging tactics, and the timing for a megadeal of this magnitude. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeAScotto Follow Chris on Twitter @CMilholenSB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and his NetsDaily teammates, Chris Milholen and Alec Sturm, connect to discuss the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trade rumors — how we got here, possible trade packages, and what they each think will happen going forward. They also give their general thoughts on free agency, including reviews of the TJ Warren and Royce O'Neale pickups, and then even shed a little insight on the Nets' Summer League roster. Follow Chris on Twitter @CMilholenSB Follow Alec on Twitter @Alec_Sturm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt answers a variety of listener questions from Reddit and Twitter. Topics include free agency targets, trade targets, the coaching staff, front office questions, schemes, Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving's contract situation, plus more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For a crossover episode, Matt and the LockedOnNets duo, Adam and Doug, try to make sense of what has been a very confusing first-round series for the Nets vs. the Boston Celtics. They discuss possible adjustments, Kevin Durant's struggles, and even touch on Ben Simmons' possible impact. Follow LockedOnNets on Twitter @LockedOnNets and subscribe the LockedOnNets podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt re-connects with Lucas Kaplan to preview the upcoming Boston Celtics-Brooklyn Nets first-round series. Topics include potential matchups, exploits for both teams, and then, of course, series predictions. Follow Lucas on Twitter @LucasKaplan_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with reoccurring guests Lucas Kaplan and Alec Sturm to preview the Cavaliers-Nets play-in game. Topics include Cleveland's exploits, potential matchups, and general conversation about Brooklyn's playoff chances. Follow Lucas on Twitter @LucasKaplan_ Follow Alec on Twitter @Alec_Sturm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt goes solo to give his thoughts on the last month (or so) of Nets basketball. He also discusses where the Nets may rank amongst Eastern Conference contenders and why Brooklyn could be a little slept on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt connects with Alec Sturm for a very long discussion about the frustrating nature of how the Nets handle injuries. They also give their early impressions of Brooklyn's latest pickups: Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and Goran Dragic. Follow Alec on Twitter @Alec_Sturm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a two-part podcast discussing all things James Harden & Ben Simmons trade! 0:05 PART I — Matt goes solo to share everything he knows about how we got to this point of James Harden wanting out from Brooklyn, why the Big 3 didn't work, and who's to blame for the eventual downfall of this superteam. The entire segment provides a loose timeline of what went wrong this season. 17:40 PART II — Matt connects with Mark, Alec Sturm, and Lucas Kaplan to analyze the Simmons-for-Harden trade from all angles, answering questions like... will the Nets alter their style of play going forward? Should've Brooklyn made an additional move at the trade deadline? Why the heck was DeAndre' Bembry waived? Will Harden & Joel Embiid work in Philadelphia? Who won the trade? Which team will go farther in the playoffs? And, maybe most important of all, what will Steve Nash's best "war crime" lineup look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt goes solo to break down his biggest takeaway from Suns-Nets, going *deep* into detail with the different tactics and schemes both squads went to on Tuesday night. The pod also includes a brief overview of Brooklyn's upcoming schedule and what to expect from the stretch of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Jac Manuell of the Brooklyn Buzz connect for an all-Blue Wire Podcasts sit down to discuss Jake Fischer (of Bleacher Report)'s illuminating James Harden story. They talk about the threat that Philadelphia poses, Harden's cause for frustration in Brooklyn, and even delve into the possible fit of Ben Simmons on the Nets. Follow Jac on Twitter @JacManuell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with Mark once again to briefly touch on why the Wizards-Nets game was emblematic of Brooklyn's defensive issues. They also grade Steve Nash's sophomore season as head coach halfway through the year, praise Kyrie Irving's immediate turn to form, highlight some fun offensive sets the Nets have been running, before analyzing Brooklyn's hyper-electric rookie trio. Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkLite09 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and reoccurring guest Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily sit down to mull over the Nets' options with Kevin Durant now out for 4-to-6 weeks with a knee sprain. They also gave their impressions of Brooklyn's rookies: Kessler Edwards, Day'Ron Sharpe, and Cam Thomas. Follow Lucas on Twitter @LucasKaplan_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt shares his 5 things that Nets should be excited about heading into the year 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first mailbag episode of The Clear Out, Matt answers a variety of Nets questions from fans on Twitter and Reddit. To ask a question next time, follow Matt on Twitter @MattBrooksNBA or give this podcast a 5-star rating with your question! Thanks to all those that asked some truly splendid questions. Subscribe to this show if you haven't already! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The title of this episode speaks for itself. Follow Alec on Twitter @Alec_Sturm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with Steve Lichtenstein to discuss the big news that 5 Nets — Paul Millsap, James Johnson, DeAndre' Bembry, Jevon Carter, and LaMarcus Aldridge — are in health & safety protocols. They also touch on the renewed optimism surrounding Kyrie Irving, Nicolas Claxton, and much more. Follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLichtenst1 and subscribe to his New York sports newsletter: https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with Mark to discuss their takeaways from Brooklyn's 113-105 victory against the Atlanta Hawks. They also touched on their impressions of James Harden thus far, what Brooklyn's options are with Kyrie Irving, and some potential roster moves. Give Mark a follow on Twitter @marklite09. He posts excellent Nets content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt re-connects with Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily, NetsRepublic, and Roll Call Sports to get his thoughts on the state of the Nets. They discuss possible rotations come playoff time if the season ended today, where the Nets stack up against the elite teams in the league, and analyzed Brooklyn's big man rotation. Follow Lucas on Twitter @luckap728 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with Jonathan Macri to discuss what was a delightful matchup between the New York Knicks and the Nets, before touching on the short- and long-term directions of both squads. Follow Jon on Twitter @JCMacriNBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with Chris Milholen to discuss the Nets' recent stretch of games, including the tough loss against Golden State. Follow Chris on Twitter @CMilholenSB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt connects with Tim Capstraw of Brooklyn Nets radio to discuss his early takeaways from the Nets so far this season. They also get into his tactics when explaining the game to the average fan, how he's evolved as a broadcaster, and a whole lot more. Follow Tim on Twitter @TimCapstraw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with HoopsHype's Michael Scotto to discuss his article, NBA execs on Kyrie Irving's trade value. They also briefly touch on Nicolas Claxton's future as a Net, Brooklyn's trade exceptions, and buyout candidates. You can read Mike's article here: https://hoopshype.com/lists/kyrie-irving-nba-trade-value/ Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeAScotto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt goes solo again to share his game notes from Wednesday's tilt between the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets, touching on... -Bruce Brown and DeAndre' Bembry's pick-and-roll defense -Blake Griffin -James Harden -Brooklyn's spacing -Set progression And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt connects with Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily and Nets Republic to discuss their three biggest observations through 7 games in the season. They also list the three trends they'll be watching for going forward. Don't miss this one! It's very in-depth. Follow Lucas on Twitter @Lucas_Kaplan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt goes solo to give his two cents on James Harden's slow start. He also shares his game notes from Monday's Wizards-Nets game, touching on Bruce Brown's fantastic transition play, DeAndre Bembry just being a ton of fun, Paul Millsap needing more minutes, the struggling Joe Harris, and a whole lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with Alec Sturm of NetsDaily to discuss their key observations from the Nets-Bucks season opener before previewing the upcoming headliner against the Philadelphia 76ers. Follow Alec on Twitter @Alec_Sturm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt connects with Ti Windisch and Rohan Katti to preview the Milwaukee Bucks-Brooklyn Nets opener that will officially kick off the 2021-2022 season. Topics include expected matchups, lineups, schematic decisions, offseason additions, and more! Subscribe to the GyroStep Podcast on your preferred streaming platform for the best Bucks coverage out there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For part 2 of their conversation, Matt sits down with Jac Manuell and Nick Fay of the Brooklyn Buzz to preview this upcoming Brooklyn Nets season. Topics include key storylines, strengths and weaknesses of the team, possible rotations, awards predictions, championship expectations, plus more! Subscribe to the Clear Out and The Brooklyn Buzz on your preferred podcast streaming platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with fellow Blue Wire Podcasters, Jac Manuell and Nick Fay, co-hosts of the Brooklyn Buzz, to discuss the breaking news that star guard Kyrie Irving is permitted from joining the Nets for team activities for the foreseeable future until he gets vaccinated. They also try to make sense of the Shams Charania article detailing Kyrie's motivations to remain unvaccinated. Check out the Brooklyn Buzz on all podcast streaming platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt connects with the guys from the LockedOnNets podcast to discuss what's been a very tumultuous 2 weeks between the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving, touching on Adrian Wojnarowski's story, Kevin Durant and Joe Tsai's comments, and much more. Follow LockedOnNets on Twitter @LockedOnNets And subscribe to their show on your preferred podcast platform! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and fellow NetsDaily writer Alec Sturm debrief what was a fun preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. They went deep into Cam Thomas' performance thus far and delve into possible lineups that he might fit into next to the Big 3. Finally, they touched on some of the guys that could see time in Long Island — Day'Ron Sharpe, David Duke Jr., and Kessler Edwards — and their possible areas of growth on Brooklyn's developmental team. Follow Alec on Twitter @Alec_Sturm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt connects with the New York Daily News' Kristian Winfield to discuss the early season Nets trends they're most excited to watch for (big-big lineups, Big 3 optimization, etc). They also share which teams they're most excited to watch the Nets play, make some big predictions about the season, and a whole lot more. Most importantly, Kristian addressed the big controversy: Is he a Knicks fan? This one is not to be missed! Follow Kristian on Twitter @Krisplashed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with The Athletic's Alex Schiffer, who reports live from San Diego and Nets training camp, to discuss Brooklyn's formative practices at training camp. Topics include the statuses of Kyrie Irving and James Harden's extensions, what exactly is going on with Kyrie Irving's vaccination, key standouts from training camp, and much more. Check out Alex's latest story on Kyle Korver: https://theathletic.com/2856165/2021/09/29/new-nets-assistant-kyle-korver-knows-how-to-get-through-to-get-players-to-take-their-best-shots/ While you're there, subscribe to The Athletic for $2.99 a month: https://theathletic.com/checkout2/introannual50?source=googlesearchads&ad_id=435163272384&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwNWKBhDAARIsAJ8HkhciCrDgCYrES7AO-9irCXcyJanAv_5NkGySQRgUJpyhvxG7bdDWk5AaAqOSEALw_wcB Follow Alex on Twitter @Alex__Schiffer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with his NetsDaily teammate, Chris Milholen, to give Nets fans a first-person perspective of Brooklyn Nets Media Day, discussing Kyrie's vaccination status, Brooklyn's frontcourt depth, contract extensions, plus much more. Follow Chris on Twitter @CMilholenSB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the inaugural episode of 'The Clear Out,' Matt brings on hoops savant Mike Prada to discuss his thoughts on the Brooklyn Nets' offseason. They also discuss the Nets' possible weaknesses, which teams could take advantage of those weaknesses, and what exactly makes this Brooklyn team such a nightmare to defend. Plus, they delve into Kevin Durant's astonishing recovery and where the trajectory of Achillies recovery is going. Mike's column on Kevin Durant: https://mikeprada.substack.com/p/kevin-durant-achilles-injury-recovery Follow Mike and his excellent work on Twitter @MikePradaNBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices