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PART THREE: Anthony and Raj continue their conversation about the at-time narrow definition of athleticism and how, as a result, Luka Doncic is a Laker despite everything he's accomplished to this point. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cerramos la semana con la conclusión de los diferentes Play-In en el mundo del baloncesto. Baskonia recibe a Virtus Bolonia por el 8º de la Euroliga, mientras que en la NBA cuatro equipos pelearán por otros dos billetes a Playoffs. Además, Ben McLemore se reincorpora al Breogán y Paula Ginzo ficha por Valencia Basket.Estas son las noticias de hoy, viernes 19 de abril de 2024.GIGANTES DAILY es un programa de Gigantes Podcast en el que tendrás cada mañana la información que necesitas de NBA, Euroliga, ACB, FIBA, femenino y más en menos de 15 minutos.Más en Gigantes.com y nuestras redes socialesMúsica de cabecera:Drop the Tapes - TrackTribeStruggles - Beat Mekanik

En el podcast de esta semana analizamos todo lo ocurrido en ACB, como los 37 puntos de Markus Howard contra el Barcelona o los problemas de Ben McLemore con la policía de Lugo. En Euroliga nos encaminamos a la recta final con el Madrid inmerso en una mini crisis de resultados. En la NBA, acabamos hablando del gran momento individual de Luka Doncic

Jason Ross and JayMarrzz discuss the 3 Biggest Things that need to happen for the Sacramento Kings to make a leap this upcoming season. Plus, what happened yesterday with the confusion around whether or not Domantas Sabonis did or did not have surgery on his hand this offseason??? Threefer Madness on Ben McLemore, Shohei Ohtani and Old Timers Leagues Could the San Francisco 49ers use both Brock Purdy and Trey Lance at times during the 2023 Season???? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much happened the last 72 hours we were not even sure where to begin. So we ranked all the top stories and how we felt about them.

Horatius Bonar | 2 Timothy 1:8-10 | The Wilder We Became by Ben Mclemore

In this episode of Strength In Numbers, Brandon Cadiz discusses the Warriors brining in Elfrid Payton, Kenneth Farried, Ben McLemore, and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for training invites. Jerome Robinson signing a contract Status Update on Ryan Rollins, as well as Steph's comments on his favorite championship, KD, and LeBron. Reacting to the Warriors 2k23 ratings and Klay's disappointment on his 2k 3PT rating and more.

In today's show, we debut Jackson Elstro's Power Rankings to the masses after discussing the Montrezl Harrell signing, Ben SImmons shooting threes and Dennis Schroder potentially to the Dallas Mavericks.~ Follow the show on Twitter @thenbashowyt, Cyro on all social media accounts @cyroasseo & Wil Upton @jacksonelstro ~ Montrezl Harrell signs with the 76ers ~ Ben McLemore, Elfrid Payton, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Kenneth Faried, Miye Oni, Ty-Shon Alexander, Wesley Saunders and Jon Axel Gudmundsson ~ No decision yet on Andre Iguodala's retirement ~ Notable free agents still available: LaMarcus Aldridge Dwight Howard DeMarcus Cousins Hassan Whiteside Carmelo Anthony Trevor Ariza Blake Griffin Paul Millsap Rodney Hood Andre Iguodala Jeremy Lamb Ben McLemore DJ Augustin Dennis Schroder ~ Giannis Antetokounmpo in Greece's win against Ukraine: 41 points, 13/18 FG, 0/2 3FG, 15/18 FT, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 43 efficiency , 27 minutes. ~ Cavs open to LeBron James reunion, but not at all costs ~ Caris LeVert unlikely to get extension from Cavs? ~ Drake & LeBron James accused in $10 million lawsuit ~ Wil Upton: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8PK83soIXo9WYBwKxbYmQw Wil's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacksonelstro Cyro: https://www.youtube.com/c/CyroAsseo/videos Cyro's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CyroAsseo #dallasmavericks #bensimmons #nbapowerrankings #nba #nbashow #nbaradio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyro-asseo-de-choch/message

In this episode we'll be listening to a webinar hosted by Amro Music on August 6, 2022 looking at how Covid has affected the way students learn, and how educators teach. We were joined by Brittany Jerrell from Stewarts Creek Middle School in Smyrna, Tennessee, Kim Webb from Greene County Tech High School in Paragould, Arkansas, and Ben McLemore from Lewisburg Middle School in Hernando, Mississippi. The discussion was moderated by Nick Averwater.

Kaylie and Erik, aka @ Protoplutonian and @ShoozumOops join Tara to share how they became Blazer fans and get caught up on the latest news from the Blazers: broadcasters will not be hitting the road with the team this season. We also talk about things that happened in 2015 (the last time we cared about the PDX carpet), how Shaedon Sharpe and Jabari Walker might get along, and how excited we are to have a true NBA fashion icon (Jerami Grant) on the team. All of this and more! Find Protoplutonian's stickers and more on her website after August 31 - the site is currently being updated. Icebreaker: What is a piece of Blazer gear you are really looking forward to wearing this season? Protoplutonian Stickers are awesome, check them out after August 31 6:45 Shout out to Cully Strength Fitness 7:15 Becoming Blazer fans. Erik has been since he was a kid, Kaylie is relatively new. 12:15 Kaylie's story: It started November 2, 2019 15:30 Blazer couple stories and handling our emotional investment . . . in the team. 22:15 The Drew League is wrapping up, then Euro League and then . . . 23:15 The NBA Schedule! 27:00 Rivals week 33:00 Things to look forward to with the new players on the team 34:00 Jerami Grant is ACTUALLY fashionable. And probably the best power forward the Blazers have had since LaMarcus. Seems like a thoughtful person. 41:25 When is someone going to sign Ben McLemore and Carmelo Anthony? 44:00 Blazers Broadcasting not sending people to cover away games 48:00 Conspiracy theory? 55:00 What do you think about the leaked PDX Carpet Jerseys? 1:00:00 Jabari Walker got verified before Shaedon Sharp did, do you think this will be a problem? 1:10:00 Now we're mad about the broadcast team not traveling again . . . 1:12:00 #TBAGTWTNAFCA

Rose Harding (@roselharding) joins Tara to discuss the latest moving and shaking by the Blazers. Then the first annual WHAT Award winners are announced. Thanks everyone who voted and played along! 1:00 Kevin Durant still isn't a Blazer? 3:30 Do we regret not buying a Ben McLemore jersey? 7:48 Born into being a Blazer fan 11:23 Rose's first Blazer game 15:00 Sports memories 18:00 When people think of us when they think of Blazers 20:00 The two Rose Hardings 22:00 Jerami Grant - how did this happen? 22:45 Harvey and Horace Grant (and Buck Williams and his glasses) 27:48 The Grant Legacy of number 44 29:00 Who is going to come to Portland to play with Dame? 30:00 Shaedon Sharp reactions 31:43 Is there a difference between red-shirting and choosing not to play? 32:15 95% sure tanking was the right thing to do 37:00 Summer league is going to be so fun 40:41 Shaedon Sharpe is ready to compete! 44:15 Jabari Walker 46:15 Awards announcements: MVP - Jusuf Nurkic's Cats 49:30 Bench Celebrator Man of the Year - Greg Brown III 51:07 Most Improved ‘Fits - Jusuf Nurkic 57:30 Assistant Coach of the Year Award - Edniesha Curry 1:02:00 Luke Walton steps over a baby Follow WHAT Pod @wehaveatake, Tara @tcbbiggs, and Cassidy @CassidyGemmet. Music used in the episode: "Happy Alley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

It's NBA Draft week and Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague are taking on your questions in an hour long mail bag extravaganza! Between rumors, workouts, news breaks and everything in between, there's been no shortage of discussion topics as the Blazers head into the biggest changeover the franchise has seen in at least 6 seasons and with those changes come questions. On this episode Danny and Brandon give somewhat bold predictions for expectations on the NBA Draft and who they see possibly falling short of expectations. Is Chet Holmgren really a unicorn? Does Ben Mathurin profile like a lead scoring guard or is he more reminiscent of Ben McLemore? With the Stepien Rule possibly holding the Blazers pick right until they make it - does that effect the timing of what we may see for a potential trade involving that pick? If it came down to it, would you be “okay” with the Blazers using the 7th overall pick and not looking to compete now based on expectations the franchise has laid out? What does a “good, better, best” scenario look like for Portland following the NBA Draft and what constitutes a successful Draft day? If you had to rank OG Anunoby, John Collins, Jerami Grant, using the pick and everything else the Blazers have been linked to - what looks most likely and where does that line up with what they need to get done? That and more on this week's mail bag show! Jacked Ramsays will be hosting a live NBA Draft watch party alongside Watch Playback that's free an open to everyone follow along at youtube.com/dannymarang for announcements SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Guest Assistant Coach Specialist Jillian Adge (@JillAdge) of the SportsEthos Sacramento Kings Coverage (@EthosKings) podcast joined us this week to share extraordinary tales about the Kings as well as help us choose the nominees for WHAT Assistant Coach of the Year awards. We end with each drafting our three favorite players who played for both the Kings and the Blazers. 1:00 Intro Jill Adge 7:00 Icebreaker: Spin the Draft Lottery wheel on Tankathon (Jill got her team's right!) 12:15 Why Jill is so versed in NBA Assistant coaches (and GMs) 29:45 Trail Blazer Assistant Coach of the Year nominees 30:15 Scott Brooks 34:30 Roy Rogers 36:44 Steve Hetzel 43:10 Edniesha Curry 49:00 Drafting our favorite players who played for both the Kings and the Blazers Cassidy's team: Brian Grant, Maurice Harkless, Seth Curry Jill's team: Shareef Abdul-Raheem, Bonzi Wells, Harry Giles Tara's team: Ben McLemore, Andre Miller, Skal Labissière Follow WHAT Pod @wehaveatake, Tara @tcbbiggs, and Cassidy @CassidyGemmet. This week's guest:@JillAdge Music used in the episode: "Happy Alley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Welcome in to the group chat! Lindsay, Rose, Cassidy and Tara got off their phones and hopped on Zoom to talk about who should be nominated for Most Valuable Pet and Bench Celebrator Man of The Year. Intro 1:10 Icebreaker: What is a word or phrase that you would use to describe the season? Unique, a lot, liberating, chaos. 5:00 Season Awards: Goal today is to come up with Nominees and then we'll put it out there for our listeners and friends to vote on. We will select up to 4 6:35 Setting the parameters: Do you still have to be on the team at the end of the year to get a Blazers Season award? Does he have to have played a game? 8:45 Attitudes were important, for example podcast favorite Ben McLemore. 10:25 Justise Winslow was also a pleasant surprise. 11:50 And isn't the most important thing the friendships we made along the way? 14:40 MVP Discussion: What does “Most Valuable Pet” mean? 17:00 Whose pets do we nominate? 25:10 Keon Johnson's dog? 25:45 Jusuf Nurkic's cats, CJ's dog Fiona, RoCo's reptiles, Norman Powell's dogs Apollo and Odin 27:40 Bench Celebrator man of the year 28:10 What does “Bench Celebrator man of the year” mean” Someone who draws your eyes to the bench. 29:40 How was the bench overall in terms of celebration? Was it kind of a down year? 31:35 Keljin Blevins is an excellent poster of himself doing bench celebrations. Has he been campaigning for this award all year? 36:35 Bench Celebrations should really be a team award 37:10 CJ Elleby because you can't miss him. Your hair is an extension of your body and CJ uses his hair right. 38:30 Trendon Watford 40:45 Consideration for Greg Brown III 42:10 Consideration for Jusuf Nurkic. And his vest. 47:30 What was the vibe shift? 54:05 Final nominees: Keljin Blevins, CJ Elleby, Trendon Watford, Greg Brown. Jusuf Nurkic gets honorable mention.

NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball – NCAA Tournament Last Night Second Round 3 Michigan 64, 11 Villanova 49 5 Notre Dame 108, 4 Oklahoma 64 Michigan 64, Villanova 49 – Michigan women beat Villanova 64-49 and return to Sweet 16 Naz Hillmon had 27 points, 11 rebounds and five steals to help third-seeded Michigan pull away and beat No. 11 Villanova 64-49 in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines earned a second straight trip to the Sweet 16 and will face 10th-seeded South Dakota on Saturday in the Wichita Region. Michigan took control with a 10-0 run over the end of the third quarter and start of the fourth. Leigha Brown had 20 points for the Wolverines. The Wildcats led by three points after the opening quarter, but they simply could not stop Hillmon. Notre Dame 108, Oklahoma 64 – Mabrey’s 29 points help Notre Dame roll past Oklahoma 108-64 Dara Mabrey scored a season-high 29 points, and No. 5 seed Notre Dame rolled past No. 4 Oklahoma 108-64 to earn a spot in the women’s Sweet 16. Mabrey made 11 of 19 field goals, including seven 3-pointers. Sonia Citron scored 25 points and Maya Dodson added 20 for Notre Dame. It’s the first Sweet 16 berth for second-year Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey, The Fighting Irish will play No. 1 seed North Carolina State in a Bridgeport Regional semifinal. Taylor Robertson scored 19 points for Oklahoma. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Portland Trailblazers 119, Detroit Pistons 115 Chicago Bulls 113, Toronto Raptors 99 Blazers 119, Pistons 115 – Williams, McLemore lead short-handed Blazers past Pistons Brandon Williams scored 23 points and Ben McLemore added 21 as the patchwork Portland Trail Blazers ended a four-game losing streak with a 119-115 win over the Detroit Pistons. Detroit, which trailed by 23 in the third, took a 106-105 lead on Luka Garza’s free throw with 5:02 to play. Portland responded with a 7-2 run. Cade Cunningham had two key turnovers down the stretch, and Brandon Williams’ layup put the Trail Blazers up 116-112 with 47.8 seconds to go. Bulls 113, Raptors 99 – DeRozan, LaVine propel Bulls to 113-99 win over Raptors DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 26 points and Nikola Vucevic had 19 points and 13 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 113-99. DeRozan shot 11 for 14 as the Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak and remained in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Pascal Siakam led Toronto with 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting and had five rebounds. Fred VanVleet scored 19 points on 7-for-22 shooting from the field and 3-for-12 sniping from 3-point range. Chris Boucher had 19 points, and a team-high 10 rebounds. Tonight Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:00 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m. NHL – Blackhawks trade Fleury to Minnesota, Red Wings make minor moves. Marc-Andre Fleury is back in the playoff picture after the Minnesota Wild acquired the three-time Stanley Cup-winner in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks get in return a conditional 2nd round pick from Minnesota, the draft pick will become a first round pick if the Wild make the Western Conference finals.  The Red Wings made no major moves on deadline day.  Detroit sent defensemen Nick Leddy and Luke Witkowski to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Oskar Sundqvist, defenseman Jake Walman, as well as the Blues 2nd round draft pick in 2023 draft.  Detroit also traded forward Vladislav Namestnikov to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 4th round pick in 2024. MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training Yesterday Toronto Blue Jays 3, Detroit Tigers 1 Chicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 Chicago White Sox 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 Today Detroit Tigers at Philadelphia Phillies, 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee Brewers, 4:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Seattle Mariners, 4:10 p.m. MLB – Appeals court orders Manfred letter to Yankees unsealed A federal appeals panel has affirmed a lower court’s decision to unseal a letter from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman detailing an investigation into sign stealing. The panel made the decision in upholding the April 2020 decision by U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff to dismiss a lawsuit by fantasy sports contestants who claimed they were damaged by sign stealing in Major League Baseball. The five men who sued participated in fantasy contests hosted by DraftKings from 2017 to 2019. NFL – Blockbuster: Colts get QB Matt Ryan in trade with Falcons The Indianapolis Colts have acquired their new quarterback, Matt Ryan, in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. Indy is sending a third-round pick, No. 82 overall, for the longtime Falcons star. Ryan led Atlanta to its second Super Bowl appearance following the 2016 season. That was the same season Ryan was named the league’s MVP. His arrival means the Colts will be starting a new opening-day quarterback for the sixth consecutive year. The rebuilding Falcons quickly announced the signing of Marcus Mariota, a former No. 2 overall pick. The 28-year-old Mariota played sparingly over the past two seasons as a backup to Derek Carr with the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL – QB Stafford: ‘Right time and place’ to give Rams discount Matthew Stafford realizes he almost certainly could have gotten more money in a contract extension after his outstanding debut season with the Los Angeles Rams. Stafford admitted his priority isn’t more dollars. It’s more rings, and he believes his new four-year, $160 million deal through 2026 gives him the best opportunity to win them with the defending Super Bowl champions. Stafford recognizes the absurdity of considering a deal with $135 million in guaranteed money and a reported $60 million signing bonus to be some sort of discount, yet that’s what it is for a proven veteran quarterback of Stafford’s talents. Golf – Still out of sight, Mickelson decides to sit out the Masters Phil Mickelson won’t be playing in the Masters this year. Mickelson has been out of sight since inflammatory remarks against the Saudi-funded rival league and the PGA Tour. He’s no longer listed under players expected to be compete in this year’s Masters. Instead, his name has been moved on the official website to past champions not playing. It will be the first time since 1994 that Mickelson is not at the Masters. He lost sponsorship deals after an interview in which he says he was willing to overlook human rights atrocities if it meant getting leverage over the PGA Tour. Horse Racing – Judge rejects Baffert stay but delays suspension to April 4 A Kentucky judge has denied Bob Baffert’s request to stay his 90-day suspension but delayed it until April 4 to allow his representatives to seek emergency relief through the state’s Court of Appeals. Stewards suspended and fined Baffert $7,500 last month and disqualified Medina Spirit as the Kentucky Derby winner after determining the now-deceased horse had the corticosteroid betamethasone in his system last May. Baffert is fighting that decision. Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate said Monday that the court understands the gravity of its ruling on Baffert but said that absent relief from a reviewing court, the stewards’ penalties will begin next month. A Baffert attorney said they would appeal. MHSAA – High School Sports Tonight Boys Basketball – Quarterfinals Division 1 at Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg Kalamazoo Central vs. Grand Rapids Northview, 7:00 p.m. Division 2 at Calvin University Benton Harbor vs. Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 7:00 p.m.                News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM Division 3 at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix Schoolcraft vs. Pewamo-Westphalia, 7:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAWBKB – Women's College Basketball – NCAA Tournament Last Night Second Round 3 Michigan 64, 11 Villanova 49 5 Notre Dame 108, 4 Oklahoma 64 Michigan 64, Villanova 49 – Michigan women beat Villanova 64-49 and return to Sweet 16 Naz Hillmon had 27 points, 11 rebounds and five steals to help third-seeded Michigan pull away and beat No. 11 Villanova 64-49 in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines earned a second straight trip to the Sweet 16 and will face 10th-seeded South Dakota on Saturday in the Wichita Region. Michigan took control with a 10-0 run over the end of the third quarter and start of the fourth. Leigha Brown had 20 points for the Wolverines. The Wildcats led by three points after the opening quarter, but they simply could not stop Hillmon. Notre Dame 108, Oklahoma 64 – Mabrey's 29 points help Notre Dame roll past Oklahoma 108-64 Dara Mabrey scored a season-high 29 points, and No. 5 seed Notre Dame rolled past No. 4 Oklahoma 108-64 to earn a spot in the women's Sweet 16. Mabrey made 11 of 19 field goals, including seven 3-pointers. Sonia Citron scored 25 points and Maya Dodson added 20 for Notre Dame. It's the first Sweet 16 berth for second-year Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey, The Fighting Irish will play No. 1 seed North Carolina State in a Bridgeport Regional semifinal. Taylor Robertson scored 19 points for Oklahoma. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Portland Trailblazers 119, Detroit Pistons 115 Chicago Bulls 113, Toronto Raptors 99 Blazers 119, Pistons 115 – Williams, McLemore lead short-handed Blazers past Pistons Brandon Williams scored 23 points and Ben McLemore added 21 as the patchwork Portland Trail Blazers ended a four-game losing streak with a 119-115 win over the Detroit Pistons. Detroit, which trailed by 23 in the third, took a 106-105 lead on Luka Garza's free throw with 5:02 to play. Portland responded with a 7-2 run. Cade Cunningham had two key turnovers down the stretch, and Brandon Williams' layup put the Trail Blazers up 116-112 with 47.8 seconds to go. Bulls 113, Raptors 99 – DeRozan, LaVine propel Bulls to 113-99 win over Raptors DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 26 points and Nikola Vucevic had 19 points and 13 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 113-99. DeRozan shot 11 for 14 as the Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak and remained in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Pascal Siakam led Toronto with 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting and had five rebounds. Fred VanVleet scored 19 points on 7-for-22 shooting from the field and 3-for-12 sniping from 3-point range. Chris Boucher had 19 points, and a team-high 10 rebounds. Tonight Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:00 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m. NHL – Blackhawks trade Fleury to Minnesota, Red Wings make minor moves. Marc-Andre Fleury is back in the playoff picture after the Minnesota Wild acquired the three-time Stanley Cup-winner in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks get in return a conditional 2nd round pick from Minnesota, the draft pick will become a first round pick if the Wild make the Western Conference finals.  The Red Wings made no major moves on deadline day.  Detroit sent defensemen Nick Leddy and Luke Witkowski to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Oskar Sundqvist, defenseman Jake Walman, as well as the Blues 2nd round draft pick in 2023 draft.  Detroit also traded forward Vladislav Namestnikov to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 4th round pick in 2024. MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training Yesterday Toronto Blue Jays 3, Detroit Tigers 1 Chicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 Chicago White Sox 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 Today Detroit Tigers at Philadelphia Phillies, 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee Brewers, 4:10 p.m.

Sage (@dasage) from Holy Backboard (@holybackboard) dropped by to talk about the Trail Blazers' present and future with Tara (@tcbbiggs). While the Blazers lost to OKC in the background they caught up on the Blazers' journey this season. Are there any noteworthy changes to how the team plays? Is ball movement a result of scheme or personnel? Finally, we discuss what the future could look like.  1:00 Holy Backboard update - check out their new #FutureFriday feature where they watch college games featuring top prospects.  5:00 Is tanking the only way?  8:15 Can we tell anything about this team? Like, what kind of basketball do they play?  11:45 Assists and passing are both up, hoping ball movement is new thing that sticks around. 14:20 Will it be different when Damian Lillard is handling the ball again?  16:50 Zone defense -are they getting better and why are they doing it?  20:15 Blazers are not doing Norman Powell any favors right now. There are not plays being run for him, He's having to settle for whatever he can manufacture or crash the rim. Luckily he's one of the only ones who can get to the rim.  23:30 Jusuf Nurkic has been really important for the development of Anfernee Simons. But Norman Powell's return has cut into his usage.  27:30 Who are the most likely players to be traded at the deadline? 30:00 Thoughts about re-signing Jusuf Nurkic.   34:30 Hate what happened to Nassir Little.  37:00 What is the dream team to build around Damian Lillard. Are any of them currently on the roster?  41:00 26 or younger, let's build for the future. Let's talk Trendon Watford, Dennis Smith Jr as deep bench for Portland's future?  47:00 CJ Elleby 50:00 Tony Snell and Ben McLemore and what expectations where and where they are now.  54:00 Anfernee is taking advantage of the opportunity. But is he a point guard or a shooting guard? 58:00 Staggered guard play and four guard lineups, oh my! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Despite everything that has happened so far this season, Blazers are still stealing our hearts.  2:00 Icebreaker: Which Blazer would be the best Survivor Contestant (besides Cliff Robinson) 5:30 Damian Lillard has surgery 6:45 Question from @Hecubus01: With Dame now most likely out for the rest of the season and trades most likely coming for some key veterans, what do you want to see from the rest of the team? Or from the coaching staff? 9:15 How did Brian Windhorst end up breaking the news about Lillard and what does it mean?  12:30 What do we hope to see from the coaching staff?  12:55 Hiring of the coach's brother?  14:30 Lowered expectations for the team is good for an inexperienced coaching staff because they can make mistakes, we just want to see that they learn from them.  17:15 Has the head coach gotten a technical yet?  20:00 Question from @HolyBackboard: Would a Dame/Ant backcourt duo produce the same issues the Dame/CJ backcourt does OR can they complement one another? 25:00 Is it time to turn over the roster? 28:00 Why does Tara love Ben McLemore so much?  30:00 Height breakdown of the current roster 32:00 What is their trade deadline going to be like? 33:45 Jusuf Nurkic is playing like a guy playing for a contract.  35:00 Trendon Watford  and Trendon's topics 40:00 Kyrie Irving comes for Nassir Little 48:00 Pour one out for Brandon from Portland on the Bachelorette  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anfernee Simons scored 23 points and dished out a career-best 11 assists to lead the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Simons didn't shoot well but had the best floor game of his career in guiding the Blazers to a stunning upset win over Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and the Nets, who came into the game 14-3 on the road. Without Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum or Norman Powell in the lineup, Simons got help from Robert Covington (21 points) and Ben McLemore (17 points) to hold off a late charge and give Portland its third win in the last five games. Did someone say tanking? This was the most entertaining win, unexpected win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seven Trail Blazers have entered the league's health and safety protocols and are set to miss 10 days before they are eligible to return to action. Portland will be without Jusuf Nurkic, Robert Covington, Dennis Smith Jr., Ben McLemore, Cody Zeller and Keljin Blevins for at least the next 10 days, and somewhere between four and give games, after all seven players were put into the protocols in the days after Dec. 24.The Blazers have since signed three players out of the G League and enter Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks with just nine available players and a massive lack of frontcourt depth. So what's next for Portland? Will they add another big man? Will this 10 days officially tank their season? Is Damian Lillard about to do some super hero stuff? There's a lot of questions and at least some of them get answered in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Damian Lillard returned to the Trail Blazers starting lineup after missing the previous five games with an abdominal issue. Portland also switched up its starting group inserting Larry Nance Jr. and Nassir Little at the forward spots. The more things change, the more things stay the same as the Blazers lost their fifth straight game to the Minnesota Timberwolves. There were some fun bright spots from Anfernee Simons and Ben McLemore, but the final seven minutes saw the Blazers blow a lead and come up short in the clutch. That's enough bad news for one episode so this one closes with a Moment of Joy shared by a listener about falling in love with Blazers basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 110-92 on Tuesday night in a game where Damian Lillard, Norman Powell and Nassir Little all sat out with injuries. But the shorthanded Blazers got 28 points from CJ McCollum and a professional scorer type night from Ben McLemore who added 17 off the bench. It wasn't a pretty win, but you do not score extra for style points. There's still plenty to unpack. Like, McCollum's legacy after he passed Cliff Robinson to move into fifth on the Blazers all time scoring list, McLemore's approach to staying ready as a veteran who doesn't play much and whether Pistons forward Jerami Grant is an intriguing trade target for the Blazers.Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/wowslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dillon Sage (@dasage) of Holy Backboard Podcast (@holybackboard) joined Tara to discuss ways that the Trail Blazers look different (or the same) this season.  2:00 What changes have we seen to their playing style? 5:00 Blazers are working on implementing a high risk, high reward defense 6:30 Drop defense isn't Voldemort 8:45 Why don't the Blazers keep their hands up?  10:15 Second unit defense 12:00 Four guard lineup 13:30 Why do role players always have career nights against the Blazers?  15:00 Tony Snell is long 18:15 Larry Nance Jr observations. Why is he hesitating? Is he happy in this setting?  21:30 Could Anfernee have been playing at this level in years past?  23:15 More ball movement, more pace, more drives. What other ways has the offense changed?  26:00 Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum are sharing the ball pretty equally.  28:15 What happened to all the dunks in the first week?  29:30 Accountability 30:00 Watch Willie Green in New Orleans - I'm not calling you out, I'm calling you up! 34:00 There isn't anything new or innovative that we're seeing from this coach.  37:45 Do whatever it takes to keep Greg Brown and Nas Little's joy. 38:45 Award catch up. Early season front runners for Bench Celebrator Man of the Year: Greg Brown, Nassir Little, Trendon Watford, Ben McLemore  41:00 Most Improved Fits Anfernee, Cody Zeller (gets extra credit for enthusiastic costume and Christmas Sweater wearing). 46:46 Assistant coach of the year. Roy Rodgers? He's smarter than us at defense! 48:30 Most Important Pet - Probably Norman Powell's dogs are leading the way.  50:45 Other teams we've been watching: Memphis, Kings 52:30 Lakers have discovered Carmelo Anthony exists. Sage suggests watching Herbert Jones on the Pelicans. Happy Birthday to Sage's mom! Music used in the episode: “Happy Alley” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Follow us on twitter: @wehaveatake, @cassidygemmet and @tcbbiggs. We are part of @bluewirehustle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara and Cassidy record their reactions to the Trail Blazers' first week of regular season play, right before the Memphis game. 2:00 Which Blazer had the best week? Nassir Little is averaging 9.3 points per game, 4.7 rebounds, and 1 assist per game. He's also doing non-stat things! 6:00 The distance between the floor and the ceiling this season is a lot. 6:30 What things are different this season? 12:00 Why are they changing the offense (which as we've been told, is great) AND the defense (which we know needs a LOT of work) at the same time? 14:20 Is it weird that the chemistry is not translating? 15:00 Why is Damian Lillard having a hard time making buckets? 17:00 Anfernee Simons had a good week too. 19:40 Ben McLemore hasn't played much but his fits are great and his bench presence is good. 20:40 Assistance Coach of the Year watch update 22:35 There is a new group exploring ownership of a WNBA team in Oakland that includes Alana Beard and Damian Lillard's mom and Cassidy can hardly contain her excitement. 23:30 Getting to know Dennis Smith Jr 28:00 Dennis Smith Jr has two ACLs in one leg! 33:00 Did we talk ourselves into Larry Nance Jr or is he really going to be a game changer? 40:00 The starters look like they are having a harder time adjusting than the bench. 42:55 Who would be on the Blazers' Leadership Council? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The next installment in the Locked On Blazers countdown to tip off, giving you a brief but thorough look at what each player will bring to the Trail Blazers. Today's show is all about Ben McLemore, Tony Snell, CJ Elleby and Greg Brown III, talking 2020-21 season review, best case and worst case scenarios for the upcoming season and expectations for two veterans and two youngsters.Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/wowslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Brit (@britrobotista) one of the co-hosts of Stepback Sisterhood (@stepbacksisters) to find out how things are going in Houston since Harden took off. Should we declare a cooling off period between Portland and Houston fan bases? 00:00 Catching up with Brit and comparing Roots sports stories 3:30 Icebreaker: Which NBA player would be really great at community theater? Answers: Eric Gordon, Donovan Mitchell 8:45 How are things going in Houston with James Harden gone? Losing 20 games straight ast season hurt a lot, other than that, pretty positive! 12:00 Comparing what it's like when other people want to trade your superstars 14:15 Schadenfreude? 17:00 Is there a former player that Houston Rockets fans don't like?  22:00 Ben McLemore's time in Houston, how he might fit in. 28:30 Robert Covington in Portland 29:30 What storylines are we interested in this coming season? What will Dallas look like? Will Luka get similar criticism to what Harden got?  32:00 How will Houston do if they go through another big losing streak? 32:45 Who will be the new young stars? The Lakers could be fascinating 38:00 Young fun players in Houston 44:00 John Wall and how he's handling things (read her piece on Apollo Launch Pad) 49:30 Should this be a cooling off period between Portland and Houston fans?  50:00 Closing thoughts Find Brit: @Britrobotista Find us: @wehaveatake, @cassidygemmet, @tcbbiggs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Its been 3 days of free agency chaos and the Blazers did the one thing they had to do - re-sign Norman Powell. They also added new players to the roster so we work out how Cody Zeller, Ben McLemore and Tony Snell might fit in - with or without any more moves. 1:00 Ice Breaker: Favorite Carmelo Anthony moments in Portland 5:15 Melo says farewell 7:45 Zach Collins moves on 11:15 Goodbye Enes Kanter. Summer lovin' had us a blast. 13:00 Norman, Odin, and Apollo Powell are committed to Portland 18:15 Norman Powell makes buckets in the restricted area 22:00 Welcome Cody Zeller 26:30 Indiana fundamental basketball 28:20 Ben McLemore - classic Neil Olshey signing 32:38 Is Ben Simmons going to be traded to Portland - rumors 37:00 Whatever happens, we want to see Damian Lillard off the ball more. 37:50 Welcome Tony Snell - possibly Tara's new favorite player 43:20 LaMarcus Aldridge rumors - we would love to have him back in Portland as long as it is safe for him. We'd be happy if he just sat on the bench. Bring him home! 49:30 Why are they signing so many vets to their summer league roster? 56:00 IF the Blazers don't make it to the championship, who are our early favorites? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blazers bring back Norman Powell on a five-year, $90 million deal and sign Cody Zeller, Ben McLemore and Tony Snell to shore up the bench, while saying goodbye to Carmelo Anthony, Enes Kanter and Zach Collins. Now, all of Blazers nation waits to see if Neil Olshey will make a big move to improve the team in a way that appeals to Damian Lillard. Plus, the 76ers hire someone really, really close to Dame. What's the concern level for the Blazers with a move like that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norman Powell is coming back to Portland on a 5-year, $90 million deal. Plus the Trail Blazers added big man Cody Zeller and bet shooter Ben McLemore on the first day of free agency. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapzSupport 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

Jason Kidd is always a hot name for coaching searches, and this offseason is no exception. The Lakers' assistant coach will reportedly interview with the Orlando Magic, which prompts a discussion about his credentials... and also his off-court baggage. It's also the anniversary of the Lakers' 2009 championship, which the Kamenetzkys covered. What are the biggest memories of that team? And finally, they kick off a series examining the performance of key players. It begins with the back of the rotation: Markieff Morris, Jared Dudley and Ben McLemore.Hosts: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: It feels like Kidd will be coaching somewhere else next season, despite a mediocre reputation as a tactician and many past transgressions away from the court. The Kamenetzkys discuss the compartmentalization allowing this to happen, as well as what traits the Lakers should target in his replacement.SEGMENT 2: Twelve years ago, the Lakers won title #16, and Kobe Bryant's first as the team's unquestioned leader. Are there commonalities between that team's arc and what LeBron James and Anthony Davis are currently experiencing?SEGMENT 3: A series examining the seasons of different Lakers: What can be learned, in terms of roster construction, from several back-of-the-rotation players?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.IndeedGet started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's no real shame in losing the last game of a road trip to a Washington team playing as well as any in the NBA right now, but sometimes how matters, and the Lakers played poorly on both sides of the ball Wednesday and paid the price. Lakers Twitter was not pleased.We break down the loss, looking specifically at the impact Anthony Davis has had since his return. There's a lot of ire being directed at other players... but how much might AD be dragging guys down?SEGMENT 1: Davis' net rating since returning is awful, even as his statistical output increases. Why? Is there anything to be concerned about? Probably not, but it does add context to questions about what Frank Vogel ought to be doing with the supporting cast.SEGMENT 2:: Mailbag! Hit us up @Kambrothers on Twitter, or through our gmail (kamenetzkybrothers@gmail.com) to submit yours (if you aren't leaving them on our show page as part of a five star review). We talk Vogel's O, THT's potential playoff minutes and how much the Lakers need a true, consistent "third guy" this postseason.SEGMENT 3: More mailbag! AD at the five... plus we go deep on Ben McLemore, as entertaining a Laker as there is on the roster. Not necessarily for the right reasons, though.Coming FRIDAY: We welcome the great Howard Beck to the show. Listen to The Ultimate Mock Draft 2021 presented by Audacy and the Locked On Podcast Network. April 19th-26th. Follow the feed today!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.IndeedGet started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers rolled into Orlando having lost three straight. Thankfully, the Magic are a good cure for what might ail any team, and aside from a wretched second quarter, the Lakers were in control. Anthony Davis had his best game since returning from injury, and Montrezl Harrell, back in the lineup after a DNP-CD Saturday in Dallas, had his best game in a while. Unfortunately, Alex Caruso left the game with back spasms, another log on the long list of injuries and interruptions L.A. has faced. So how much might a lack of continuity hurt them in the postseason?HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: Lakers 114, Magic 103. A.D.'s mid-range game was rolling, and the defense (save that "disgusting" second quarter, to use a word mom loves) was high end. In a way, that game contained everything making Lakers fans excited and nervous about the team's playoff prospects.SEGMENT 2: Harrell bounced back big on Monday. Why? Does it mean a return to early season form is coming?SEGMENT 3: How much will a lack of continuity hurt the Lakers? On the one hand, they're losing out on a ton of reps, primarily because of injuries to LeBron James and Davis. That matters, a lot. On the other, there are some silver linings. Do they outweigh the negatives?Wednesday, we'll talk about a potential extension for Frank Vogel, the importance of Ben McLemore, and more. And Friday, it's Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated joining the show!Listen to The Ultimate Mock Draft 2021 presented by Audacy and the Locked On Podcast Network. April 19th-26th. Follow the feed today!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.IndeedGet started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Suns impressive overtime win over the Jazz, Durant's return, the Grizzlies' playoff chances, Wolves rookie Anthony Edwards' quote about defense, the NBA aiming for full arenas by next season, the Lakers adding Ben McLemore, Leigh's kombucha, and more.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you need to know - The Lakers added Ben McLemore and it's just a guy that may hit a three or two a game. Do you agree? Also, the guys have a discussion about the idea of robot umpires in baseball. Plus, Big Deal or No Deal. And Today is National Beer Day! what is you r favorite kind of beer. The guys talk about some of their favorites beers and beers spots in town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment One: Lakers add Ben McLemore as 15th roster spot.Segment Two: Boy, did that game perfectly summarize this season.Segment Three: LeBron James offers a big reason for optimism in this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson (@JTGatlin) recaps the Rockets collapse against the Charlotte Hornets 119-94, focusing on the areas of concern from the game. Topics include Jae'Sean Tate and Ben McLemore as bright spots for the Rockets, distinct lack of ball movement and facilitating with no John Wall or Eric Gordon, Victor Oladipo's outside shooting struggles continue, getting away from defensive principles compounded by offensive struggles and more. #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 hoops content over at ClutchCityControlRoom.com -- Twitter @ClutchCityCRIf 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/offerscbdMdVisit 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

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks the Rockets impressive win over the Mavericks 133-108 despite missing Christian Wood and Victor Oladipo. Topics include the vintage Boogie Cousins performance, Eric Gordon finding the range to the tune of six threes, KJ Martin Jr. climbing Mount Boban, defense and athleticism of the Rockets second unit, Mason Jones vs. Ben McLemore for the "shooter" spot in the rotation and more. #Rockets #NBACall 713-487-5457 and leave a message to hear yourself on the show!You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston hoops content over at ClutchCityControlRoom.com (Twitter @ClutchCityCR).If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson on Twitter or email JacksonTGatlin@gmail.comSupport 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” 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

Jackson (@JTGatlin) recaps the Rockets dropping the second meeting against the Spurs 103-91, focusing on Mason Jones' impressive night (24 points, 6/8 3FG) in his first NBA start, Christian Wood's usage and rebounding, Ben McLemore bounce back game, throwing out different defensive looks and more, followed by discussing Rafael Stone's media availability now that the James Harden trade has been finalized. #Rockets #NBACall 713-487-5457 and leave a message to hear yourself on the show!You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston hoops content over at ClutchCityControlRoom.com (Twitter @ClutchCityCR).If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson on Twitter or email JacksonTGatlin@gmail.comSupport 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” 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

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks the Rockets much-needed win over the shorthanded Orlando Magic 132-90. Topics include the return of Ben McLemore to the tune of five made triples, PJ Tucker with his best game of the season, James Harden continues to facilitate at a high rate, Christian Wood's interior presence defensively, DeMarcus Cousins' passing chops on display and more. #Rockets #NBACall 713-487-5457 and leave a message to hear yourself on the show!You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston hoops content over at ClutchCityControlRoom.com (Twitter @ClutchCityCR).If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson on Twitter or email JacksonTGatlin@gmail.comSupport 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 “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.BuiltGoVisit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” 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

Jackson (@JTGatlin) introduces the official Locked On Rockets call-in line (713-487-5457) before diving into a dark horse free agency signing, rehashing some logistics behind sign-and-trade deals and getting the most out of Ben McLemore. #Rockets #OneMission #NBACall 713-487-5457 and leave a message to hear yourself on the show!You can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston hoops content over at ClutchCityControlRoom.com (Twitter @ClutchCityCR).If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson on Twitter or email JacksonTGatlin@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: lockedonpodcasts.com/offersRock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.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 $10 off your first order.HelixRIGHT NOW Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders and two free pillows. Get up to 200 dollars off at Helixsleep.com/lockedonnbaKeepsIf you're ready to take action and prevent hair loss, go to Keeps.com/lockedonnbato receive your first month of treatment for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson (@JTGatlin) recaps the Rockets Game 3 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers 112-102 as they take a decisive 2-1 series lead behind LeBron James' 36 points. Topics include Russell Westbrook's bounce back game, the Rockets rotations in the surprise absence of Danuel House, Rajon Rondo's back-to-back triples in the fourth as part of the Lakers game-deciding 17-5 run, Rockets bench woes continue as Austin Rivers and Ben McLemore combine for 0 points in 21 minutes played and more. #Rockets #OneMission #NBAYou can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston hoops content over at ClutchCityControlRoom.com (Twitter @ClutchCityCR).If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson on Twitter or email JacksonTGatlin@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: lockedonpodcasts.com/offersRock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.ManscapedGo to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED 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.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 $10 off your first order.HelixRIGHT NOW Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders and two free pillows. Get up to 200 dollars off at Helixsleep.com/lockedonnbaDoorDashRight now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDONNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson (@JTGatlin) talks the Rockets Game 3 collapse and problems like Eric Gordon's decision making, Lu Dort's defense on James Harden, not utilizing Robert Covington and Ben McLemore, expected corrections heading into Game 4, bad Harden takes and more. #Rockets #OneMission #NBAYou can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston hoops content over at ClutchCityControlRoom.com (Twitter @ClutchCityCR).If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson on Twitter or email JacksonTGatlin@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson (@JTGatlin) recaps the Rockets Game 1 win 123-108 over the Oklahoma City Thunder behind 37 points (12/22 FG) from James Harden. Topics include Eric Gordon's aggressiveness while his three-ball isn't falling, Jeff Green and Ben McLemore bench production, including Green's point-center mentality throughout the game, excellent defense throughout, Danilo Gallinari getting (pretty much) whatever he wanted and more. #Rockets #OneMission #NBAYou can follow our show on Twitter @LockedOnRockets and check out unique Houston hoops content over at ClutchCityControlRoom.com (Twitter @ClutchCityCR).If your business wants to advertise on Locked On Rockets, DM Jackson on Twitter or email JacksonTGatlin@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rylan Stiles dives in to the Oklahoma City Thunder game one loss to the Houston Rockets in round one of the NBA Playoffs. James Harden goes off, because duh? Jeff Green gives Houston a huge boost, Ben McLemore goes all Andrew Wiggins mode. What is happening with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Why won't the Thunder run? Danilo Gallinari was fantastic (My lone victory lap of the podcast), we got bad Hamidou Diallo instead of good Hamidou Diallo because he is a wildcard. Can Steven Adams stay on the floor? Terrance Ferguson praise? Andre Roberson makes his playoff return. Who is the game MVP for the OKC Thunder? Were the refs bad?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelixRIGHT NOW Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders and two free pillows. Get up to 200 dollars off at Helixsleep.com/lockedonnbaRock 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

Jackson (@JTGatlin) recaps the Rockets 113-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers behind a whopping 39 point evening from James Harden. Much-needed contributions from Ben McLemore — starting in place of Russell Westbrook — and Jeff Green, incredible defense throughout from PJ Tucker, especially on Anthony Davis (5/8 FG, 17 PTS, 7 TO), STILL no sign of DeMarre Carroll or Luc Mbah a Moute, but hey look, it's Michael Frazier!#Rockets #OneMission #NBASupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rad Power BikesRight now as a limited time offer, get a free accessory with the purchase of a bike. That's right. And FREE shipping to the lower 48 states. To get this special offer, text the word LOCKED to 64-000.FreshlyJoin almost ONE AND A HALF MILLION Satisfied Customers and skip the shopping, prepping, cooking, and clean up.  Freshly is offering our listeners FORTY DOLLARS OFF FOR THEIR FIRST TWO ORDERS at freshly.com/lockedonnbaManscapedGo to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED 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.HelixRIGHT NOW Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders and two free pillows. Get up to 200 dollars off at Helixsleep.com/lockedonnba TheragunTry Theragun RISK-FREE for THIRTY-DAYS. Go to Theragun.com/LOCKEDON right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. MyBookieJoin today and MyBookie will match your deposit 100%, plus they'll toss you a Free $10 MLBFuture wager. All you gotta do is enter promo code LOCKEDONNBA when signing up.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

Jackson (@JTGatlin) discusses the Rockets second Disney Bubble™ scrimmage win against the Memphis Grizzlies 119-104 focusing on another stellar outing for Harden, why not (pun intended) to worry about Russell Westbrook, offensive explosions from Ben McLemore and Jeff Green, productive minutes for DeMarre Carroll and more.#Rockets #OneMission #NBASupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TheragunTry Theragun RISK-FREE for THIRTY-DAYS. Go to Theragun.com/LOCKEDON right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. 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

Wednesday's mid-week mailbag show follows Jackson (@JTGatlin) and Rockets Wire editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) as they tackle a variety of questions from listeners. Topics include Ben McLemore's role; favorable playoff matchups; expectations for DeMarre Carroll and Jeff Green; what constitutes a "successful season" for the Rockets; favorite games/moments so far and much, much more.#Rockets #OneMission #NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday's show recaps the Rockets win over the New York Knicks 123-112. Topics include the long day and subsequent strong outing by James Harden; Robert Covington's "suspicious" block party continues; Ben McLemore remains unconscious from distance; Austin Rivers' second half spark and more.#Rockets #OneMission #NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monday's show recaps the Rockets 115-109 win over the Phoenix Suns. Topics include the overall sound game from Russell Westbrook; Ben McLemore continues to be on fire (5/9 3PT shooting); James Harden ice-cold through three quarters then hits the defrost button in the fourth; getting P.J. Tucker and Danuel House Jr. more shot attempts; transition defense issues and more.#Rockets #NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices