Podcast appearances and mentions of Avery Bradley

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Hernando Planells shares lessons from Hollywood sets and global coaching. With over two decades of experience spanning professional and collegiate basketball, as well as film and TV, Hernando Planells is a dynamic coach, film and tv sports coordinator, and leadership consultant. As the Technical Director of the NBA Basketball School in Dubai, he combines his passion for basketball with a mission to inspire the next generation of athletes across the UAE.Hernando's coaching career includes:Duke University (Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach): Led the team to an ACC Championship, two Elite Eights, and six NCAA Tournament appearances. Recruited, coached and developed 11 future WNBA players, including Las Vegas Aces and Team USA guard Chelsea Gray, while maintaining a 100% graduation rate.Maine Red Claws (NBA G-League): Worked with the Boston Celtics affiliate alongside current Celtics Assistant GM Austin Ainge, developing players such as 12-year NBA veteran Avery Bradley and Mario West.International Coaching: Served as the Head Coach for the Ryukyu Golden Kings in Japan and the University of the East in the Philippines, as well as the head coach for the New Zealand Junior National Team.William Jessup University (Head Women's Basketball Coach): Guided the team to their first GSAC championship, earning Coach of the Year honors and an NAIA national tournament appearance.University of Illinois and UNLV: Gained valuable experience under former NBA Assistant Coach Bill Bayno.Beyond coaching, Hernando has made significant contributions to film and TV as a part owner and sports coordinator/choreographer for Game Changing Films on major projects like 'Coach Carter,' 'The Longest Yard,' 'Swagger', 'The Crossover,' and the newly released “Running Point' starring Kate Hudson on Netflix. ”bringing authentic basketball action to the screen. He is also the founder of Be Contagious Leadership a consulting company dedicated to empowering teams and organizations through courage, communication, and connection.A proud father, Hernando's son Preston Planells, who is in his first year as the assistant women's basketball coach at New Mexico State, and Gabrielle Planells, is a senior theatre student at Chico State University. Driven by a passion for storytelling, leadership, and basketball, Hernando's goal is to empower athletes both on and off the court.

Todd Simon is entering his second season as the head coach of the Bowling Green State University's men's basketball program in 2024-25. In his first season with the Falcons, Coach Simon orchestrated one of the quickest turnarounds in program history. In his first season, the Falcons tallied 20 wins for just the 10th time in the program's MAC era, becoming one of 10 teams in the nation to go from 20 losses in 2022-23 to 20 wins in 2023-24. Simon joined the Falcons after spending seven seasons at Southern Utah as the head coach of the Thunderbirds. Under Simon's leadership, Southern Utah went 118-96 with three straight 20 wins seasons from 2020-2023.Prior to arriving at Southern Utah, Simon was named interim head coach of the UNLV men's basketball program in January 2016 and was in his third year as associate head coach with UNLV.Before his time as a Runnin' Rebel, Simon served Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada for seven years in both head and assistant coaching roles. During his career Simon has helped develop and coach several players that have become top NBA draft picks, including Anthony Bennett, who was selected as the top overall pick in 2013, Rashad Vaughn, Avery Bradley, Christian Wood, Jorge Gutierrez, Cory Joseph, DeAndre Liggins, Nick Johnson and Tristan Thompson.If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comMake sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Have a notebook handy as you listen to this episode with Todd Simon, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Bowling Green State University. Website - https://bgsufalcons.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail – todd.simon@gmail.comTwitter/X - @CoachTsimonVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ during their first ever Semi-Annual Sales Event. Shop now and have your team more ready for the upcoming season than ever before.Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In...

Donovan Mitchell drops in to chat with Jeff Teague and the Club 520 squad at Adidas in Indianapolis! Mitchell tells his crazy story of getting drafted and then getting his own signature shoe with Adidas just ONE YEAR into his NBA career. Spida Mitchell shares stories about some of his insane scoring performances this season, and ridiculous battles with Jamal Murray in the bubble. And Donovan Mitchell talks about going up against Anthony Edwards and James Harden, and why his Cleveland Cavaliers have gone under the radar. Plus don't miss Jeff Teague and Mitchell relive going up against Avery Bradley's defense. 0:00 - Intro0:50 - Donovan Mitchell's first signature shoe2:45 - Favorite Basketball shoes4:30 - Playing against guys wearing his kicks8:00 - Toughest matchups in the NBA10:00 - Jrue Holiday + Avery Bradley = Nightmares12:10 - Going CRAZY in the bubble13:10 - Three people he wants to wear his shoe #Club #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donovan Mitchell drops in to chat with Jeff Teague and the Club 520 squad at Adidas in Indianapolis! Mitchell tells his crazy story of getting drafted and then getting his own signature shoe with Adidas just ONE YEAR into his NBA career. Spida Mitchell shares stories about some of his insane scoring performances this season, and ridiculous battles with Jamal Murray in the bubble. And Donovan Mitchell talks about going up against Anthony Edwards and James Harden, and why his Cleveland Cavaliers have gone under the radar. Plus don't miss Jeff Teague and Mitchell relive going up against Avery Bradley's defense. 0:00 - Intro0:50 - Donovan Mitchell's first signature shoe2:45 - Favorite Basketball shoes4:30 - Playing against guys wearing his kicks8:00 - Toughest matchups in the NBA10:00 - Jrue Holiday + Avery Bradley = Nightmares12:10 - Going CRAZY in the bubble13:10 - Three people he wants to wear his shoe #Club #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darvin Ham is really trying to make fetch (Gabe Vincent) happen. Fetch isn't going to happen. Anthony is already pretty fed up with this aspect of Ham's rotations even if he understands some of the issues Ham has been running into. He explains some of why this team feels a little disjointed but also makes it clear that Ham needs to move away from what appears to be an idealogical approach (playing small). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Frazier was told he was too small and weak to play contact sports. But sibling rivalry fueled him to prove his doubters wrong and propelled him to a basketball scholarship with Penn. There, his stellar play at the point earned Tim All Big Ten honors. Yet disaster loomed, and he tore his Achilles just a few months later. Looking at the game through his coaches' eyes, he turned a negative into a positive and worked his way back onto the court with courage and determination.In his senior year, Tim's pure point guard skills and improved shooting got him back in contention for the NBA draft, but he never heard his name called. He worked out for several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers and made the Boston Celtics' summer league squad. He was playing in the D League in Maine when he got the call from the 76ers, who needed cover because of injuries. Avery Bradley had to lend Tim shoes because his were locked in his team's practice facility. Tim had a series of short stays with multiple NBA teams, before getting a two-year deal with New Orleans. He played for 9 seasons in the league, before taking his talents to Greece and France.In this episode, Tim dishes on:What mental tools he used to come back strong after tearing his Achilles and stay in the NBAWhy his draft workout led to the 76ers drafting Joel Embiid How he apprenticed under Rajon Rondo and Damian LillardWhy he and trainer Phil Beckner almost came to blowsHow his faith has kept him strong through adversityWhat athletes can do to level up on the court and in lifeHow pro basketball games in Greece involve fans throwing flares, coins, and moreKeep up with Tim on his Instagram feed @timfraz23

Tim Frazier was told he was too small and weak to play contact sports. But sibling rivalry fueled him to prove his doubters wrong and propelled him to a basketball scholarship with Penn. There, his stellar play at the point earned Tim All Big Ten honors. Yet disaster loomed, and he tore his Achilles just a few months later. Looking at the game through his coaches' eyes, he turned a negative into a positive and worked his way back onto the court with courage and determination.In his senior year, Tim's pure point guard skills and improved shooting got him back in contention for the NBA draft, but he never heard his name called. He worked out for several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers and made the Boston Celtics' summer league squad. He was playing in the D League in Maine when he got the call from the 76ers, who needed cover because of injuries. Avery Bradley had to lend Tim shoes because his were locked in his team's practice facility. Tim had a series of short stays with multiple NBA teams, before getting a two-year deal with New Orleans. He played for 9 seasons in the league, before taking his talents to Greece and France.In this episode, Tim dishes on:What mental tools he used to come back strong after tearing his Achilles and stay in the NBAWhy his draft workout led to the 76ers drafting Joel Embiid How he apprenticed under Rajon Rondo and Damian LillardWhy he and trainer Phil Beckner almost came to blowsHow his faith has kept him strong through adversityWhat athletes can do to level up on the court and in lifeHow pro basketball games in Greece involve fans throwing flares, coins, and moreKeep up with Tim on his Instagram feed @timfraz23

Tim Frazier was told he was too small and weak to play contact sports. But sibling rivalry fueled him to prove his doubters wrong and propelled him to a basketball scholarship with Penn. There, his stellar play at the point earned Tim All Big Ten honors. Yet disaster loomed, and he tore his Achilles just a few months later. Looking at the game through his coaches' eyes, he turned a negative into a positive and worked his way back onto the court with courage and determination.In his senior year, Tim's pure point guard skills and improved shooting got him back in contention for the NBA draft, but he never heard his name called. He worked out for several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers and made the Boston Celtics' summer league squad. He was playing in the D League in Maine when he got the call from the 76ers, who needed cover because of injuries. Avery Bradley had to lend Tim shoes because his were locked in his team's practice facility. Tim had a series of short stays with multiple NBA teams, before getting a two-year deal with New Orleans. He played for 9 seasons in the league, before taking his talents to Greece and France.In this episode, Tim dishes on:What mental tools he used to come back strong after tearing his Achilles and stay in the NBAWhy his draft workout led to the 76ers drafting Joel Embiid How he apprenticed under Rajon Rondo and Damian LillardWhy he and trainer Phil Beckner almost came to blowsHow his faith has kept him strong through adversityWhat athletes can do to level up on the court and in lifeHow pro basketball games in Greece involve fans throwing flares, coins, and moreKeep up with Tim on his Instagram feed @timfraz23

In today's show, we discuss the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers rosters, who could be a bust from the 2022 NBA Draft and much more. ~ Jazz having trade discussions about Mike Conley? ~ Nets wary of selling low on Ben Simmons and don't want to use him as throw-in in a trade ~ Mario Hezonja signs with Real Madrid ~ Nets not sure why Kevin Durant asked for a trade ~ Celtics' Grant Williams on Warriors: 'They weren't the better team' ~ Shaedon Sharpe will not undergo surgery ~ Kendrick Perkins responds to LeBron James: I didn't experience racism in Boston ~ Warriors Joe Lacob fined $500k for comments on luxury tax ~ To clarify, Mac McClung is a training-camp invite for the Warriors. No guarantees he makes the 15-man roster. Still, McClung should have a chance — just like Avery Bradley and GPII did a year ago. – via Twitter Con_Chron ~ Miles Bridges faces up to 11 years, 8 months in prison ~ An NBA show brought to you by Cyro Asseo & Wil Upton, regarding every facet of the NBA. Daily on YouTube.com, Monday through Friday, 9:30 CT. -- Follow the show on Twitter @thenbashowyt, Cyro on all social media accounts @cyroasseo & Wil Upton @Wil_Upton -- Wil Upton: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8PK83soIXo9WYBwKxbYmQw Cyro: https://www.youtube.com/c/CyroAsseo/videos #portlandtrailblazers #atlantahawks #jamesharden #nba #nbapreview #nbarumors --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyro-asseo-de-choch/message

LeBron James couldn't play Sunday against Denver, because his squishy ankle didn't respond well to the pounding it took in Friday's loss to New Orleans. Anthony Davis give it what he had, but his injured foot was clearly limiting him despite posting solid numbers (29/9/8). Russell Westbrook had a nice day, too! The Lakers played hard, but in the end, they lost. And with that, their already tenuous chances of qualifying for the play-in tournament took a massive hit. At this point, with James and Davis severely hobbled and the math most decidedly against them, is it worth sending the stars out, when the risk of more serious injury seems to loom over everything they do? Meanwhile, Frank Vogel was at it again, making decisions around the lineup seemingly designed to trigger Lakers fans. Austin Reaves got another DNP-CD, while Avery Bradley got another start. Was Vogel screwing up yet another game? Or did this one make sense? Does it matter? In a year where every decision amounts to "pick your poison," does it make more sense to focus on which poison is chosen, or the fact that all the options will kill you? Finally, after the game Frank Vogel, Anthony Davis and Carmelo Anthony all reflected on the "what if?" potential of this team, that definitely never got a chance to get going, from a health standpoint. But in a world where the roster stays reasonably healthy, would this team have reached the heights they expected? It's a question the front office will have to grapple with, and there's some danger in the answer they might land on. And definitely danger in the process that might get them to that answer. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Another day, another loss, and it's basically all over but the funeral. SEGMENT 2: Did Vogel screw up (yet again, some would say) with his rotation choices? SEGMENT 3: So on Earth 2, where this team stays healthy, are the Lakers fighting for the top of the conference? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James couldn't play Sunday against Denver, because his squishy ankle didn't respond well to the pounding it took in Friday's loss to New Orleans. Anthony Davis give it what he had, but his injured foot was clearly limiting him despite posting solid numbers (29/9/8). Russell Westbrook had a nice day, too! The Lakers played hard, but in the end, they lost. And with that, their already tenuous chances of qualifying for the play-in tournament took a massive hit.At this point, with James and Davis severely hobbled and the math most decidedly against them, is it worth sending the stars out, when the risk of more serious injury seems to loom over everything they do?Meanwhile, Frank Vogel was at it again, making decisions around the lineup seemingly designed to trigger Lakers fans. Austin Reaves got another DNP-CD, while Avery Bradley got another start. Was Vogel screwing up yet another game? Or did this one make sense? Does it matter? In a year where every decision amounts to "pick your poison," does it make more sense to focus on which poison is chosen, or the fact that all the options will kill you?Finally, after the game Frank Vogel, Anthony Davis and Carmelo Anthony all reflected on the "what if?" potential of this team, that definitely never got a chance to get going, from a health standpoint. But in a world where the roster stays reasonably healthy, would this team have reached the heights they expected? It's a question the front office will have to grapple with, and there's some danger in the answer they might land on. And definitely danger in the process that might get them to that answer.HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: Another day, another loss, and it's basically all over but the funeral.SEGMENT 2: Did Vogel screw up (yet again, some would say) with his rotation choices?SEGMENT 3: So on Earth 2, where this team stays healthy, are the Lakers fighting for the top of the conference?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksCheck out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How'd you spend your week and whatchu sippin' on? Say "goodbye" to the bad guy. R.I.P. to professional wrestling legend, Scott Hall (11:00). Tom Brady's return to football brings out KJ's hate and SoJo was so shocked he's making up words (12:40).  The latest developments surrounding Deshaun Watson seem to have him getting on field soon...do you want him on your team? (16:45).  Bradley Beal has somehow convinced Washington to beg him to take 250 million dollars (19:45). Tee drops Kyle Kuzma's name which leads to a debate for the ages...Melo and Avery Bradley make an appearance (28:10). Kyrie Irving's 60 point outburst sparks an argument about his place in NBA history (41:30). The Big Man is back in the NBA but does Deandre Ayton deserve the bag? (49:30). Who won the week? (54:45).Follow the show on Twitter @gray_beards - Instagram gray.beards - Facebook @gray.beards100 and email the show at graybeards100@gmail.com

February 1, 2022 —After an eventful road trip, Michael and Cooper check in on the Lakers Big 3, including LeBron's knee, AD's return, and Russ' glow up (1:00). They discuss whether the Lakers are actually a good basketball team (17:20), if the Russ trade was worth it (38:20), and breakdown the Lakers defensive collapse in Atlanta (41:50). Plus, Lakers deadline needs (49:40), Avery Bradley's role (56:20) and Frank Vogel's job security (57:10). They close out with Showtime (59:57), touching on LeCrypto, LeMeme, NBA RedZone, the Rams in the Super Bowl, and This Week in Lakers History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another season with better karma, maybe Russell Westbrook's potential game-winner Friday night against the Hornets goes in. Maybe the Lakers pull the upset, and pick up an inspirational, unexpected win on a night where LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both in street clothes.But not this year.This year, the Lakers went out, shorthanded, fell behind early and made a good run at the end, but Westbrook's last-second three clanged off the rim, and the Lakers lose. They're now two games under .500 with one more game remaining on the road trip, against suddenly red-hot Atlanta. They are running out of time to get themselves out of the play in game and into the West's top 6. Can they get there?That, plus questions from Friday's game. On Russ, on Kent Bazemore, on Avery Bradley and Austin Reaves.HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon't hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!TrueBillDon't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's begin with the glass half full, shall we?The Lakers' 113-107 loss to the Heat in Miami featured a second half comeback cutting a lead once as big as 26 down to four, indicative of their unwillingness to fold up the tents and quit against a team outplaying them in every facet. However much you think that push was the Heat having pulled their starters and taking their foot off the gas, rather than the Lakers actually playing better, can be debated. But either way, the visitors deserve credit for wanting to make a game of things.But glass half empty... holy hell, did the Lakers play incompetently bad basketball during the first half and change against Miami! Like, shockingly bad! "WTF are you people doing???" bad. And that badness raised some interesting postgame thoughts from Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley and LeBron James about issues like playing hard, playing smart, playing with purpose, and what are the biggest problems plaguing the Lakers right now. If nothing else, it revealed a lot about different world views of different players.And finally, Anthony Davis is very close to returning, likely sometime this week.. What are some of the immediate impacts of having him back?Plus, Dwyane Johnson eats (bleep)tons of cod!!! No. Really. (Bleep)tons.Hosts: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT ONE: The Kamenetzkys discuss the somewhat good and downright gross during the loss to Miami.SEGMENT TWO: How much of the Lakers' issues are playing hard vs. playing smartSEGMENT THREE: The ramifications of Anthony Davis' return.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon't hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!TrueBillDon't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers Beat Timberwolves 108-103 Despite Westbrook TURNOVERS, LeBron 26 Pts, Monk 22 Pts, 4-9 3PT The Los Angeles Lakers got back to .500 with a 108-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. LeBron James led the way with 26 points as Los Angeles improved to 19-19. It ends his streak of seven straight 30-point games. Malik Monk added 22 points and Russell Westbrook had 20. It was a revenge victory for the Lakers, as they lost the previous two meetings against the Timberwolves earlier this season. The two teams will meet one more time this year in March. The Timberwolves fell to 16-20 after their third straight loss. Naz Reid had a season-high 23 points to go with 11 rebounds. Minnesota was playing without star big man Karl-Anthony Towns and point guard D'Angelo Russell, who are both in the NBA's health and safety protocols. Notable Stats F LeBron James, LAL: 26 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals G Malik Monk, LAL: 22 points, 4-9 3PT G Russell Westbrook, LAL: 20 points, 9 turnovers F Carmelo Anthony, LAL: 14 points, 3-7 3PT C Naz Reid, MIN: 23 points, 11 rebounds G Anthony Edwards, MIN: 18 points, 7 rebounds G Jaylen Nowell, MIN: 17 points (off bench) Lakers Win Despite Sloppy Game Despite playing at home, Los Angeles looked uncomfortable all night and played with a lack of discipline. The team's messy play allowed Minnesota to keep the game competitive. The Lakers had 11 turnovers in the first half with seven of them coming from Russell Westbrook alone. They also did a horrible job of finishing defensive possessions, allowing the Timberwolves to get offensive rebounds and dominate inside. Los Angeles entered the fourth quarter trailing by two against a team playing without two of its best players. But the Lakers were able to get timely buckets and stops to put the game away. Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony combined for 17 points in the fourth quarter. Defensive specialist Avery Bradley did a solid job slowing down Minnesota's backcourt players. It was a much-needed win to get the team back on track, but the Lakers should not be satisfied with it. Los Angeles was outrebounded 56-28, finished with 16 turnovers and surrendered 58 points in the paint and 20 second-chance points. The Lakers will have to clean things up going forward to truly compete against the elite teams in the Western Conference. So Z Nation, what did you think about the Lakers win against the Minnesota Timberwolves??? Comments down below

The Lakers aren't just on a two-game winning streak. (It's depressing that a pair of consecutive wins qualifies as a shift, but that's the world we currently live in.) They're also getting closer to some interesting roster decisions regarding the futures of Avery Bradley, Stanley Johnson, Darren Collison and perhaps even someone like DeAndre Jordan along the roster fringes. That in large part played a role in the trading of Rajon Rondo, which became official on Monday. Rondo went to Cleveland in a three-way deal with the Knicks that set up the former Laker champ with more playing time on a surprisingly good team (indicative of the respect and affection he garnered with the purple and gold brass, and in particular, Frank Vogel). It also saved L.A. about $4M in luxury tax money, which could create flexibility down the road.In any event, the team will soon have to decide about Johnson and Collison's next deals (their 10-day contracts have expired) and whether to guarantee Bradley's contract before January 7th. Collison doesn't appear likely to be retained, but the Kamenetzkys would be shocked if Johnson and Bradley didn't remain on the team until season's end. Both have earned their spots (and in Bradley's case, mea culpas from the doubting K Bros), and are also cool stories in a season that's been largely depressing. It's always fun when easy to root for players succeed.Speaking of which, Malik Monk is another likable dude who's been absolutely killing it of late, and throughout the season in general. During Monday's practice, Monk shared some thoughts about this experience of betting on himself with the Lakers. Plus, he reveals the deep influence Nick Young played in his life!HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: The Lakers have officially traded Rondo, which has some (positive) financial ramifications for the Lakers.SEGMENT 2: The futures of Bradley and Johnson.SEGMENT 3: Thoughts on Monk's season (and right arm).Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon't hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!TrueBillDon't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers Suffer Embarrassing Loss To The Spurs 138-110, LeBron and Westbrook Combined For 66 Pts LeBron James did all he could to propel the short-handed Lakers to victory, scoring a game-high 36 points alongside nine rebounds and six assists. However, the rest of the Lakers largely struggled on both ends en route to the 28-point loss. Seven players were listed on the Lakers' injury report before the game. Lakers big man Anthony Davis (sprained left MCL) and Kendrick Nunn (bone bruise: right knee) continued to be out with injuries. Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore, Avery Bradley, Malik Monk and Austin Reaves were out because of the NBA's health and safety protocols. This game also marked the last contest in Staples Center, which will go by Crypto.com Arena moving forward. The 13-18 Spurs have won two straight games. The 16-17 Lakers have lost four consecutive contests. Notable Performances: Spurs F Keita Bates-Diop: 30 points, 7 rebounds Spurs F Keldon Johnson: 16 points, 10 rebounds Spurs G Derrick White: 23 points, 7 assists Spurs G Lonnie Walker IV: 21 points Lakers F LeBron James: 36 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists Lakers PG Russell Westbrook: 30 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists Struggling Lakers Close Staples Center With a Whimper. It was an ugly first half for any Laker not named James, who had 23 points on 10-of-16 shooting (2-of-4 three-point range) at halftime. The rest of the team had 32 points on 12-of-29 shooting (1-of-10 on three-pointers). James also co-led the team in rebounds (six, with Dwight Howard) and paced the Lakers with four assists. This play more or less symbolized the Lakers' first half, with James doing everything in his willpower just to score a bucket. He took care of business himself here by spinning around White to the baseline and tossing a reverse layup over Jakob Poeltl as he hung in midair. The other player referenced there was Howard, who did work on the glass (nine rebounds) and added a pair of blocks. L.A. ended up outscoring San Antonio 68-50 in the paint. Russell Westbrook got going in the third quarter, scoring 17 of his 30 points. However, the Lakers' defense had no answer for San Antonio, who scored 33 points in the first, second and fourth quarters and 39 in the third. By that point, the damage was done. The Lakers' worst defensive effort of the season, coupled with an imbalanced offense for much of the game, closed the Staples Center era with a lopsided defeat for the home side. The Lakers are scheduled to host the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET in Crypto.com Arena's debut. So Z Nation, what did you think about the Lakers loss against the San Antonio Spurs??? Comments down below

Lakers HC Frank Vogel Enters COVID Protocols; David Fizdale to Coach vs. Bulls The Los Angeles Lakers will be without head coach Frank Vogel for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported Vogel was placed in the league's health and safety protocols ahead of the contest. That means David Fizdale will be the acting head coach. Fizdale has head coaching experience from his time with the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks. Sunday's game between the Lakers and the Bulls pits two of the teams that have made many of the league's headlines of late when it comes to the health and safety protocols against each other. L.A. has also missed assistant coach Phil Handy the last two games because of the health and safety protocols. In addition to Vogel, 48, Lakers swingman Kent Bazemore also entered the protocols Sunday. Bazemore joins teammates Avery Bradley, Talen Horton-Tucker, Dwight Howard, Malik Monk, Kendrick Nunn and Austin Reaves in the league's health and safety protocols. The Lakers are also without Anthony Davis, who will miss about four weeks with an MCL sprain in his left knee. Russell Westbrook was in protocols but was ruled clear and available prior to Friday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron James was also in protocols earlier this month, but Charania reported the initial positive test was inconclusive and he was cleared with multiple negative ones. So Z Nation, what did you think about the Lakers troubles as of late??? Comments down below

Lakers Lose Westbrook & Bradley Due To Health and Safety Protocols, Lakers Sign Isaiah Thomas Veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas had 42 points in his G League debut on Wednesday, and that performance reportedly was enough to impress the Los Angeles Lakers. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Thomas signed a 10-day contract with Los Angeles on Thursday. Thomas was last in the NBA near the end of last season, playing three games for the New Orleans Pelicans in the month of April. After he was unable to land with another team through the first two months of this season, Thomas signed a G League deal with the Grand Rapids Gold, the affiliate of the Denver Nuggets. Thomas has played for eight teams during his 11-year career. This will be his second run with the Lakers after he was traded to Los Angeles midway through the 2017-18 season. Thomas was limited to 17 games during his first stint with the team because of hip surgery. Los Angeles Lakers guards Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley have entered the NBA's COVID-19 protocols, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin. Westbrook and Bradley reportedly become the latest Laker to enter protocols this week. Talen Horton-Tucker, Dwight Howard and Malik Monk were all placed in protocols earlier this week. Of note, Los Angeles bolstered its backcourt depth by signing two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract on Thursday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Lakers currently sit sixth in the Western Conference at 16-13. This latest development involving Westbrook is particularly important because of how much time LeBron James missed because of an abdominal strain. Head coach Frank Vogel hasn't had his three best players all healthy for very much of the season, which is tough when one of the three hasn't built on-court chemistry with the other two. So Z Nation, what did you think about the Lakers signing IT and how to you feel about the Lakers chances moving forward without Westbrook, Avery, Dwight, THT, and Monk due to COVID???? Comments down below

Well, the good cheer generated by the win in Dallas was fun while it lasted. Less than 48 hours after Austin Reaves became a folk hero with a game-winner against the Mavericks, all hell has broken loose for the Lakers. Since then, the Lakers have lost games to the Timberwolves (Friday) and Bulls (Sunday), lost various teammates to the health and safety protocols (as of this recording, the unavailable include Reaves, Talen Horton-Tucker, Avery Bradley, Malik Monk, Dwight Howard, and Kent Bazemore), lost head coach Frank Vogel to the protocols... and most importantly, lost Anthony Davis to a sprained knee in Minnesota. That injury is expected to keep AD out at least one month, and who knows how much longer, given his history with ailments.So. What are the Lakers to do from here?To begin, continue to play as hard as they did during the loss in Chicago, which will at least give them a fighting chance against many teams. (They can also do things like stop turning the ball over and missing free throws, but that approach has been ignored all season.) With Trevor Ariza finally back, they can further lean into playing the small ball that best suits them (albeit without Davis, which is the best version of that look). They can perhaps utilize Isaiah Thomas, here on a 10-day hardship contract, and having put up double figures in both games since he arrived. Given how Davis' absence dramatically affects the Lakers' defensive upside, they're gonna have to score more.But really, they're just gonna have to hang on tight for dear life. Make no mistake. Davis' injury is a really big, bad deal, and there ain't much way around that fact.Host: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT ONE: The Kamenetzkys break down the loss to Chicago, and where the Lakers stand with the roster decimated.SEGMENT TWO: How can Thomas and Ariza help the team?SEGMENT THREE: How can the Lakers best offset this period with Davis shelved?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon't hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!TrueBillDon't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports has been ravaged of late with various COVID-19 outbreaks, and the Lakers have unfortunately been no exception. Already down Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk and Dwight Howard after positive tests, Thursday saw Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley join them in the health and safety protocols. For those keeping score at home, that leaves the Lakers perilously short on backcourt players, and specifically, point guards. As such, they're bringing back a familiar face. Former All-NBA/All-Star/half-season Laker Isaiah Thomas will reportedly join the team on a 10-day deal. How much he'll actually be able to help remains to be seen (his previous comeback attempts have stalled out), but Thomas is easy to root for, regardless.In the meantime, COVID-19 doesn't seem to be letting up anytime soon, which means the NBA will have to figure out the best way to handle this new wave. Should they briefly pause the season? Is that necessary, much less doable? Would it even make much of a difference? In any event, for however long this disrupts the Lakers, the onus becomes that much greater for Anthony Davis to take his game to another level.And finally, Austin Reaves' game-winner against Dallas is yet another sign of being ready for a key rotation role. Would that emergence make the Lakers more likely to trade THT? Brian thinks yes. Andy says no.Hosts: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySegment 1: Westbrook and Bradley enter the protocols. Welcome back, Isaiah Thomas!Segment 2: What can/should the NBA do about this latest outbreak? Plus, the need for Anthony Davis to really step up.Segment 3: Austin Reaves should be cemented now in the rotation. Brian wonders if this emergence would make the Lakers more likely to Talen Horton-Tucker.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon't hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!TrueBillDon't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles on Twitter) dives into the Oklahoma City Thunder loss to the L.A. Lakers as Tre Mann has a breakout game for the OKC Thunder against the Lakers. How can Mann build on this game tonight against the Mavs? What can Mann become in the future? How important was it for Tre Mann to have this game against LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and the Lakers? Aleksej Pokusevski has truly grown as a player, is it all due to the way Mark Daigneault has handled his Thunder minutes? Josh Giddey breaks an Oklahoma City rookie record, Sam Presti hit on pick-six and that is not even a debate in the 2021 NBA Draft. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a silent but good night, Lu Dort struggles to shoot, Darius Bazley was eh, and Avery Bradley was incredible. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon't hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!TrueBillDon't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Thursday's exceptionally frustrating loss in Memphis, it was imperative, both pragmatically and psychologically, for the Lakers to prevent an even more demoralizing loss in Oklahoma City. While that shouldn't seem like a particularly tall order, between the Lakers' inconsistencies and knowing they've already lost twice to these guys, a win was hardly guaranteed. Especially with Anthony Davis missing the contest with a sore knee.Unless, of course, LeBron James says "Hell no" to the concept of losing to OKC, and plays in such a decisive manner on both sides of the ball that there was simply no way the Lakers would lay an egg. Which was the case. He played with the body language of a man more than willing to handle the opposition by himself, but thankfully, he got some strong assistance from Avery Bradley and Austin Reaves to help put the Lakers over the top. Where things go from here, who knows with this team? But for now, the bleeding has stopped. On to the next.Also, there was a cool milestone for DeAndre Jordan!Hosts: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon't hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!TrueBillDon't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA.ShopifyGo to SHOPIFY.com/lockedonnba for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Tuesday's downright inspiring win over the Boston Celtics, there was a sense that perhaps a breakthrough had been discovered, and this victory at the soon-to-be Crypto.com Arena was the start of something big for a Lakers team perpetually scuffling around the .500 mark. That sense turned out to be... well... wrong. After getting off to a strong start in Memphis, the Lakers fell 108-95 to the Grizzlies, while drowning in a sea of turnovers, defensive rebounds surrendered, and missed opportunities. LeBron James played very well, but Anthony Davis was unremarkably solid, Russell Westbrook was pretty bad, and nobody else, save perhaps Avery Bradley(!), particularly stepped up.But even more than all of that, the Lakers, once again, allowed themselves to get out-efforted, out-disciplined, and out-purposed. The question of whether this team can stay focused and on task for 48 minutes has been as big a theme as Frank Vogel's starting lineup (which began small), his rotations (which increasingly skewed towards size) and how well these pieces actually fit. After the loss, Vogel, LeBron James and Anthony Davis vented a lot of frustration. Which is certainly what fans want to hear after a disappointing loss. What actually comes from that frustration, and whether it's just lip service or a "Come to Jesus" moment, remains at best an open question.Hosts: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT ONE: Above all, the theme of this loss was frustration.SEGMENT TWO: LeBron's energy was great, but he still needs to overwhelm games more on a regular basis.SEGMENT THREE: For many reasons, Frank Vogel is struggling to find answers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon't hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!TrueBillDon't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA.ShopifyGo to SHOPIFY.com/lockedonnba for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avery Bradley's playing time (as in "why does he play so much?") has been a source of great controversy among Lakers fans and media. Well, Frank Vogel was asked by Brian himself on Monday after Lakers practice exactly what keeps Bradley in the lineup. As Vogel explained, a lot has to do with Bradley's mindset, which mirrors what his coach wants from a team that's not playing hard enough on a regular basis. And say what you will about Bradley, but he never takes off possessions. Still, is that a valid reason, when the numbers say way otherwise?Another interesting wrinkle from practice was a Q&A with Trevor Ariza, who's been largely out of sight while recovering from ankle surgery. There's still no timetable for a return, but that he spoke with the media at all would indicate he's relatively close. @DodgerDanD told the Kamenetzkys via Twitter (@kambrothers) that Vogel propping up the 37 year-old Ariza as a future difference maker is ridiculous. Is he right?And finally, another harsh fan comment, this time on the Locked On Lakers YouTube channel from "TK." In a nutshell, the poster thinks Anthony Davis is overrated and not doing nearly enough to elevate the Lakers.Hosts; Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT ONE: Frank Vogel explains his rationale for starting Avery Bradley. Does it hold water?SEGMENT TWO: More on Bradley, plus an update on Trevor Ariza. How much will he help?SEGMENT THREE: The Kamenetzkys react to a harsh comment about Anthony Davis?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon't hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!TrueBillDon't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA.ShopifyGo to SHOPIFY.com/lockedonnba for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was nothing inspiring about Sunday's 110-106 win for the Lakers over the Pistons at Staples Center. After a dominant third quarter (no, seriously), it looked like L.A. might finally get themselves the type of easy win that would make it possible to have a little fun, and at least feel for a minute or two like they're a legitimately good team. To get a little swagger and build some momentum.Nope.A 19-point advantage was whittled away, and the Lakers had to hold off Detroit down the stretch. So that's the downside. The upside? They won, and given how the season has gone to this point, that's about all you can ask for. It was a good night for the Big Three, with Anthony Davis dominating early (13 first quarter points), Russell Westbrook (25/6/9 w/ only three turnovers) playing well throughout and LeBron James (33/5/9) doing LeBron things. After, they talked about building blocks and small goals as they try to right the ship. Whether the patience and calm is performative or not - really, what's the other option? - it's clear the Lakers as a group know there is a tremendous amount of work to be done.To that end, more changes in the rotation are coming. Vogel indicated that they plan to lean more into small ball, particularly in the second units, which means that for the time being fans are likely to see DeAndre Jordan or Dwight Howard on any given night, but likely not both. That's good! And while you can debate which guy is better or when he should play, some of that is just not all that important. On the other hand, Avery Bradley still looks like he's going to absorb a decent chunk of playing time, night to night.That's a little harder to defend.On to Sacramento!HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: A win's a win's a win's a win, right?SEGMENT 2: What do the Lakers think of themselves? And is LeBron, who aggrivated that ab/groin thing on Sunday, really as "good to go" as he claims?SEGMENT 3: The rotation may change, again. What to expect, and will it help?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon't hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!TrueBillDon't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA.ShopifyGo to SHOPIFY.com/lockedonnba for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For a second straight game, the Lakers found themselves in overtime, and for the the second straight game they found a way to get a win. In this case, it was against a very good Miami Heat team, which made the absences of Rajon Rondo and Austin Reaves (on top of LeBron James, et al) even more of a potential obstacle to conquer. And the overall performance wasn't perfect. But it was also often quite good on both sides of the ball, and featured strong performances from Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, Avery Bradley, and especially Malik Monk, who led the team in scoring with 27 points off the bench.After the win, Frank Vogel and several players noted how last Saturday's horrendous, disengaged loss to the Trail Blazers forced everyone to take a long look in the mirror and honestly assess some problems. A two-game winning streak doesn't mean everything's been fixed, and however great these Lakers can be, that level won't arrive until they have a full roster. What can be controlled until then, however, is their effort and attitudes. It was reassuring (not to mention, fun) to see a better version of both on display.In the meantime, these Lakers are now 3-0 in overtime. (Insert shrug emoji.)Hosts: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySegment one: The Kamenetzkys react to the win over the Heat, and in particular, how the Lakers have responded since Saturday's dispiriting loss to Portland, which felt potentially dangerous moving forward.Segment two: Russell Westbrook had perhaps his best game as a Laker.Segment three: Malik Monk had absolutely his best game as a Laker.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are coming off a win where they held Houston to 85 points. Granted, the Rockets are a godawful team, with about six months of collective NBA experience between the players, but that's still a very low score. Is this a sign of the Lakers starting to drill down on Frank Vogel's defensive principles? Without getting ahead of ourselves... perhaps. Russell Westbrook talked after Monday's practice pretty candidly about how he needs to adjust some past habits of gambling and going for steals, and play within a more structured defensive scheme. Westbrook isn't known (rightly) as a particularly good defender, and correcting bad habits isn't simple, especially for superstars used to getting their way, but trying to is the first step. And an important one, since this team isn't blessed with enough plus defenders where guys can get away with doing their own thing.Along these lines, Avery Bradley's minutes have been steadily rising, which wasn't necessarily expected when he signed a late preseason non-guaranteed deal. But perhaps it should have been, because Vogel loves Bradley, and Bradley is a very conscientious, determined defender. It doesn't feel coincidental that he's starting to play more, nor does it feel as certain that his stay with the team will be short. If he's a permanent part of the rotation, particularly once guys like Trevor Ariza, Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn return, what will that mean for the divvying of minutes? For that matter, do we imagine him as a permanent part of a small ball starting lineup like Vogel ran out Sunday?Finally, Carmelo Anthony is thriving as a sixth man, but takes exception with a narrative where it's surprising that he'd accept this role. Does he have a point?HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT ONE: Are the Lakers turning a defensive corner?SEGMENT TWO: Is Avery Bradley due for more minutes on a regular basis?SEGMENT THREE: Is Melo's reputation for stubbornness merited?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!ShopifyGo to Shopify.com/lockedonnba for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Locked On LakersFollow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnLakersFollow Locked On NBA: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are now above .500 after a 95-85 win over a seriously hapless Houston Rockets squad, and by flipping their typical script. For once, it was their defense that was most reliable, while the offense was spotty. Granted, it snuck up on Brian that the Lakers' offense has been so effective in the first place, but frankly, given the defense the front office sacrificed this offseason to improve the scoring, it ought to be better. Take away a penchant for awful turnovers, like the Lakers actually did on Sunday, and for the most part, that's been the case.But how much was the improved defense indicative of better execution vs. the fortune of a terrible opponent? It's hard to say. But similar to Carmelo Anthony's four block/two steal night, which isn't likely to be repeated anytime soon, as long as the Lakers can regularly do something in between tonight and their most pathetic, at least some issues can be fixed until the return of potentially helpful folks like Trevor Ariza, Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn. (This is another area where if the Lakers stopped turning the ball over so much, it would help a lot.)Finally, Frank Vogel changed the starting lineup, sliding Anthony Davis to center and putting Avery Bradley into the backcourt alongside Russell Westbrook. The decision was sparked in part by Dwight Howard's unavailability (neck stiffness), so they needed DeAndre Jordan as a backup center option. But it was something Vogel had considered anyway, and the Rockets were a good match for this experiment. Time will tell how often Vogel keeps this look, but either way, it felt like a sign of more minutes to come for Bradley.Hosts: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: How the Lakers beat the Rockets (besides Houston just being terrible).SEGMENT 2: Are the Lakers starting to figure out things defensively?SEGMENT 3: What can be read into Sunday's different starting lineup?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!ShopifyGo to Shopify.com/lockedonnba for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers disappointed in their opening night loss to the Golden State Warriors, but for some fans another disappointment came with a starting lineup that included DeAndre Jordan starting at center, as opposed to one featuring Anthony Davis at the five. It wasn't exactly a surprise, given the team's current injury woes that have thinned out the rotation and will limit coach Frank Vogel's options, but is it the start of a trend that might last the season?And if Jordan starts, does it matter that much assuming Davis plays the bulk of his minutes as a center? On Tuesday, it was over 50% of his floor time. Is that enough? Should we expect that percentage to grow over time, when Vogel has more choices at his disposal? What's the right figure? Meanwhile, the Lakers gave unexpected floor time to Avery Bradley, mostly because the team's defense was so porous along the perimeter. The CW when the Lakers signed Bradley was that his presence is likely temporary, holding down the fort until reinforcements heal up.Is the CW a little shaky?And what about Westbrook? What might get him feeling more comfortable with LeBron James and Davis going forward? A listener reacting to Tuesday's loss had an interesting proposal about Westbrook's fourth quarter playing time. Is he on the right track?Finally, the Lakers play two of the more intriguing Western Conference teams this weekend in Phoenix (Friday) and Memphis (Sunday). What makes these teams so interesting? How good could they be?HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SweatBlockGet it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IT BEGINS TODAY! The Lakers kick off the 2021-22 NBA season, against the Golden State Warriors. So what's going to happen this year? It's time to make some big predictions.But first, a little more housekeeping as the Lakers finalized their roster. They returned another familiar face to El Segundo, claiming Avery Bradley off waivers after the veteran guard was cut by Golden State at the end of the preseason. Bradley will provide a little bit of depth as the Lakers recover from injury, and in theory at least could help bolster a backcourt short on defenders. Then again, there's no guarantee he'll be on the team in six weeks. Why did they go this direction, when help on the wings remains a much more pressing need from a roster construction perspective?Then, Frank Vogel talked about keeping LeBron James's minutes around 34 a game. Same with Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis. Is that too many? Just right? LeBron says he doesn't like sitting, and actually feels worse when he plays less. Is he... um... full of it, just trying to maximize how much he'll play? And should everyone worry more about LeBron, or Davis and Westbrook? Just because LeBron is the oldest doesn't mean he's the most fragile.From there... PREDICTIONS! It's time to answer the following.... Where will the Lakers finish in defensive efficiency? How good do they need to be? What will they shoot from 3-point territory? What's the best way to boost that number? How many times will this year will Dwight Howard foul out? How many times will he be ejected? How much small ball center will LeBron and Carmelo Anthony play, and what does that say about lineups the Lakers might try? Plus two BOLD PREDICTIONS, about injuries and the number of dimes Westbrook and LeBron will drop this season. And finally, the biggest prediction of all: Will the Lakers win an NBA title this year? If not, who is the biggest threat? It might not be the team you're thinking.HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SweatBlockGet it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These are the timeless episodes of our experiences down at NW THRIFTCON , pre covid, s/o Rich & Desi of All Star Vintage for providing us with this opportunity to interview various people in this 8 episode series that we will be releasing in lieu of new episodes that we will also dropping . This particular episode A-Hyp & Baloogz talk about Baja Boy's show at Alma Mater, beer gardens bucket hats and Todd Sykes, RIP. Havi raves about the Shrimp sandwich at the Fish House Cafe on 19th & MLK. Andy tells of how strong the hilltop basketball coalition is and how much they love and support the Fish House, s/o Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley & Abdul Gaddy. Matt constantly trolls Hyp, AHyp shouts out passers by and invites some to the booth to talk. Baloogz also coaches AHyp on how to orchestrate the cast, must hear stuff and also Neverheard CEO Chugg is in the building with Coors lights, LIKEITORNOT!

Bob Schmidt (of Fox Sports Radio, The Dan Patrick Show, the Colin Cowherd Show) introduces the Fear the 'Fro Podcast.  After introductions, and an explanation of the origins of the podcast, Bob discusses the Jarrett Allen extension and his place amongst his NBA center counterparts.  Then, Bob, dives into the remaining free agency options, touching on Josh Hart and Svi Mykhailiuk.  Finally, we break down summer league observations, and Evan Mobley, following the Cavaliers victory over Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic. (0:15) - Bob Introduces Himself(1:55) - The Jarrett Allen Contract Extension Breakdown(5:54) - Free Agency and Josh Hart S&T Rumors(8:16) - Svi Mykhailiuk or Avery Bradley?(9:58) - Summer League Game 2 Recap and Thoughts on Evan Mobley (17:05) - Summer League Standouts So Far (Jalen Green, Jalen Johnson, Chris Duarte)

Jackson (@JTGatlin) reacts to the Rockets dealing Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat in exchange for Avery Bradley, Kelly Olynyk and a 2022 first-round pick swap.. so almost nothing. Jackson also highlights a couple of the bigger deals from around the NBA with reactions from fellow Locked On Hosts. #Rockets #NBAHave a hot take to share or disagree with Jackson? Call 713-487-5457You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston sports content over at ApolloHOU.com -- Twitter @ApolloHOUIf your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson on Twitter or email JacksonTGatlin@gmail.comCoach and player audio courtesy of The Houston Roundball Review -- YouTube channel hereSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: lockedonpodcasts.com/offersBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.cbdMdCBDMD.COM makes it even easier to relax, regroup, and recharge, they're offering all our listeners 25% OFF your next order when you use the promo code NBA at checkout.BlueChewTry BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code LOCKEDON at bluechew.com at checkout--just pay $5 shipping.Paramount+Visit ParamountPlus.com before March 31st to receive a 1-month free trial of Paramount+! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tough loss to the LA Clippers leads to more questions about the Heat. Can they still turn things around this season? Does the front office need to make a change? Or can they keep waiting for Goran Dragic and Avery Bradley to help fix their current problems?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!cbdMdVisit cbdMD.com to receive 20% OFF your next order when you use the promo code NBA at checkout.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erik Spoelstra improved to 8-0 on Christmas Day as his team played with energy and poise, building a 23-point lead at one point. But with Jimmy Butler missing the second half due to injury, it was up to veteran guards Goran Dragic and Avery Bradley to provide stability, en route to a 111-98 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. I break down the game, what worked or didn't and answer listener questions...all in one episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and I react to Avery Bradley deciding not to go to Orlando with the Lakers. What did he offer them this year? How will the Lakers make up for this loss? Are there options on the market that make sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As NBA players begin reporting to teams, positive Covid-19 tests come through. Transaction window opens with the Bucks all quiet so far, but how will the loss of Avery Bradley impact the Lakers and a potential matchup with the Bucks?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Magic SpoonGo to magicspoon.com/NBA to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code NBA at checkout to get free shipping.ManscapedGo to Manscaped.com and use code Locked On to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men's below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels.TheragunTry Theragun RISK-FREE for THIRTY-DAYS. There is no substitute for the Theragun Gen FOUR - with an OLED screen, personalized Theragun app, and the quiet and POWER you need. Visit Theragun.com/LockedOnBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get $10 off your first order.BlinkistRight now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience: Go toBlinkist.com/NBA try it FREE for 7 days AND save 25% off your new subscription.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Locke and Ben Golliver talk about the latest cases turning postiive, the news out of Orlando around Disney World and the workers. Then what will life be like in a bubble. How does a player have a drink or two after a game? What impact does this have on the sex life of all in the bubble and how does this all impact the game on the floor. Then the Lakers lose Avery Bradley and Golliver thinks the Raptors have the best chance to beat the Bucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider opens the show with three great listener emails, about BLM, favorite moments as a Jazz fan and the top 10 franchise lineups. Then Locke looks at the Lakers loss of Avery Bradley and lineups for the Jazz that work without Bojan Bogdanovic and the different models Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and I start by poking fun at the Knicks, then dive back into some of the actionable items Avery Bradley might be talking about when he demands action from the NBA. We finish with a little fun at the Spurs' expense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam and Anthony start with a conversation about what Kyrie Irving, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and others might be demanding from the NBA and how they're going about having this conversation. From there, they ask their most pressing lighthearted questions regarding what the actual basketball might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start the show with a pretty giant announcement for Pete. Really incredible news. From there, we jump back into the NBA trying to resume and the points raised by Kyrie Irving, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and others. This is a complicated issue, but these conversations need to be held. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, I guess the streak had to end sometime, right? Game recap of the Clippers 103-112 loss at the hands of the Lakers that included horrid shooting and an Avery Bradley shooting clinic, wondering if Shamet really is out of the playoff rotations, wondering how secretive Doc is with playoff ideas, and talking Joakim Noah's impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and I react to news that Avery Bradley will be making his return to the court Wednesday night in Orlando. How does that affect the rotation and what can we expect from him? Then, we look back on some analysis we had regarding the offense and how Frank Vogel's approach to it is paying dividends now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete is back from a quick trip so he and I wander around our favorite stories to come out of training camp thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are well underway in their training camp and some of the stories from is thus far are legit hilarious. I react to those, some more serious storylines and then open up the mailbag to get what your thoughts might be thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I start the show by previewing Avery Bradley's season to be and explain why I think it's fair to be optimistic about him bouncing back. Then, I opened up the mailbag to talk how fans might welcome Dwight, Star Wars and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To start the show, I got into the Lakers' latest signing (Avery Bradley) and reports that LeBron James will start at point guard. I then opened up the mailbag to answer all your questions, including which teams I think the Lakers will have to go up against in the west playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices