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Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about the Blazers heading into a tough east coast road trip at .500, while winter storms could effect travel and practice time.  They also talk about Deni Avdija's uncertainty this week, and how other vets have stepped up.  Plus, who actually deserves the credit for the continued growth from the youth. 

0:00 .... Opening and Welcome 0:33 ... Episode #172 is dedicated to Rayan Rupert of the Portland Trailblazers who wears uniform #72 0:48 ... Cavaliers news .... Max Strus to miss 3-4 months and how injuries could affect Cleveland's season. 5:01 ... Bucks news ... Thanassis Antetokounmpo returns to the team after missing last season with an achilles injury.  What does he bring to the team? 8:10 ... Jeremy Lin announces his retirement from basketball and the guys share stories of his legendary February run in 2012 for the Knicks that became known as "Linsanity." 12:27 ... Bold Predictions Segments ... Bruce on Orlando's Franz Wagner, who will be an All-Star. 14:54 ... World B on the Denver Nuggets and how they can win it all. 17:22 ... Ross says Denver's Cam Johnson will be an All-Star this season. 18:54 ... Bruce feels Neemias Queta of the Celtics will average a double-double and be one of the ten most improved players in the league. 20:16 ... World B says the Knicks will make the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. 22:04 ... Ross says Bennedict Mathurin of Indiana will average 21 points per game this season. 23:38 ... Bruce predicts that Kevin Durant will average his fewest points per game since his rookie season but will still be super effective as a clutch scorer late in games. 24:37 ... World B feels that Stephen Curry will manage one more 50 point game this season. 26:30 ... Ross predicts an American born player (Anthony Edwards) will win the Most Valuable Player award this season. 28:29 ... Bruce boldly predicts that the Philadelphia 76ers will jump from #13 to #4 in the east this season as their stars avoid serious injuries. 30:15 ... World B says Paolo Banchero will make an All-NBA Team this season as long as he meets the "games played" requirement of 65 regular season games. 31:54 ... Ross predicts Desmond Bane of the Magic will make the All-Star team with his new squad. 33:28 ... Bruce boldly predicts that Victor Wembanyama will win the Defensive Player of the Year award and the Most Valuable Player Award, becoming the third Spur after Tim Duncan and David Robinson to win the MVP. 35:33 ... World B predicts Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo will finish 1-2 in the MVP voting, but he's not saying who is number one and who is number two. 38:06 ... Ross predicts that Deni Avdija of the Portland Trailblazers will win the Most Improved Player award.  Bruce agrees 100% and would have made the same prediction if Ross hadn't called "dibs" on it first! 41:13 ... Final thoughts and goodbye ... TRT 41:38      

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• Deni Avidja finishing 8th and Toumani Camara finishing 12th in 2025 Most Improved Player voting• Toumani Camara representing the Trail Blazers at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery• Donovan Clingan getting no votes for Rookie of the Year and why he absolutely should have gotten at least a few• The schedule for Group D at Eurobasket 2025, which could feature Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, Rayan Rupert and Sidy Cissoko• The report that the Trail Blazers will not review the contracts of three assistant coaches• Damian Lillard tearing his Achilles tendon• A quick recap of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs 

Send us a textOn the latest edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers losing the NBA Lottery random draw to the Houston Rockets (via the Phoenix Suns) and what that could mean once the 2025 NBA Draft takes place at the end of June• Toumani Camara finishing ninth in the 2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting and what that might mean for his chances of making one of the two All-NBA Defense teams• The 2025 EuroBasket (aka the FIBA European Championships) to be held in Poland this summer that could potentially feature Deni Avdija (Israel), Toumani Camara (Belgium), Rayan Rupert and Sidy Cissoko (France) in one group• The first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs

LA Lakers vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Lakers vs. Trailblazers Injuries James is out with Kleber doubtful for LA. Avdija, Ayton, Grant, Henderson and Simons are doubtful for Portland. Recent Box Score Key Stats Lakers vs. Trailblazers 3:30PM ET—LA improved to 50-31 following their 140-109 home victory to Houston. The Lakers shot 61% with 51% from three. Luka scored 39 points with eight rebounds. Austin Reaves contributed 23 points with seven rebounds. LA allowed 46% shooting to the Rockets with 35% from three. Portland fell to 35-46 with their 103-86 home defeat to Golden St. The Trailblazers hit 38% with 20% from three. Rayan Rupert got 15 points with two rebounds. Jabari Walker collected 19 points with six rebounds. Portland allowed 40% shooting to the Warriors with 32% from three.

Golden ST Warriors vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Warriors at Trailblazers Injuries Payton and Post are questionable for GSW. Ayton, Grant, Henderson and Simons are out for Portland. Avdija is doubtful with Sharpe questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Warriors at Trailblazers 10PM ET—Golden St fell to 47-33 following their 114-111 home defeat to San Antonio. The Warriors shot 42% with 33% from three. Steph Curry scored 30 points with eight rebounds. Jimmy Butler collected 28 points with seven assists. GSW allowed 48% shooting to the Spurs with 39% from three. Portland fell to 35-45 with their 133-126 road defeat to Utah. The Trailblazers connected on 46% with 24% from three. Shaedon Sharpe produced 37 points with seven rebounds. Rayan Rupert chipped in with 19 points and four rebounds. Portland allowed 51% shooting to the Jazz with 42% from three.

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton dive into the Blazers improved defense, and Shaedon Sharpe's evolution into a clutch player.  They also dissect the team's offensive identity, and Michael shares some stories from the past that have impacted him off the floor in a profound way. 

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers rattling off three-straight wins after looking left for dead a little over a week ago• Shaedon Sharpe scoring 30+ in consecutive games and his popularity amongst various fanbases• Donovan Clingan's historic performance in the victory versus the Timberwolves• The spectacular play of Robert Williams III, Deni Avdija, Dalano Banton, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert off the bench• Lamar Hurd barking at Toumani Camara• Is this the real Dalano Banton• The upcoming road trip with stops in Oklahoma City, Houston (x2), Memphis and Indiana• Brooke cutting the line, the Brightside trading card kiosk, "DB Hooper" and fan-created merch, getting the kids back in the building, Mercer Island vs. Shadle Park, get us to Las Vegas for the NBA Cup

Rémi Reverchon s'est entretenu avec Rayan Rupert ce dimanche dans le SNL. Notre Français de Portland évoque son bon début de saison, sa franchise, son adaptation ainsi que l'équipe de France !

Trail Blazers radio broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down what they say in the 3-1 preseason run.  They discuss Scoot Henderson's comfortability and with the growth of Toumani Camara, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert.  Was Donovan Clingan's dominance in the preseason finale a sign of things to come? What does Deni Avdija bring in his first year in Rip City? What themes from the preseason are sustainable? Chauncey Billups has some lineup decisions to make.  All of that and more!

Dan is joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the We Have a Take podcast to talk about the 2024-25 Portland Trail Blazers. SUBSCRIBE TO WE HAVE A TAKE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro4:22 - Reflecting on last season6:38 - The Deni Avdija trade12:52 - Biggest storylines for this season, The future of Chauncey Billups20:21 - What's next for Scoot Henderson23:46 - Continued development of Shaedon Sharpe34:16 - Early impressions of Donovan Clingan41:58 - The Deandre Ayton experience45:32 - Will Portland play two bigs?48:04 - Thoughts on Duop Reath, Jabari Walker, Toumani Camara, Dalano Banton, Rayan Rupert, Kris Murray1:00:25 - Are the Blazers built to be good defensively? Will they get out in transition?1:08:16 - Will Portland make trades this season?1:14:41 - Biggest roster needs, The Top-10 Rotation1:22:05 - Go-to crunch-time lineup, Funky lineups we want to see1:26:46 - Win totals and THE ENDGAMESUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, provides a final assessment of the Trail Blazers' summer league performance, complete with individual grades for Donovan Clingan, Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert, Justin Minaya, and Bryce McGowens. Plus, is the USA men's basketball team vulnerable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, provides a final assessment of the Trail Blazers' summer league performance, complete with individual grades for Donovan Clingan, Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert, Justin Minaya, and Bryce McGowens. Plus, is the USA men's basketball team vulnerable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague following Danny's return from Las Vegas Summer League! How did Donovan Clingan progress? The improvement from Rayan Rupert and Kris Murray - why Justin Minaya got a 2-way deal, listener questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do NBA heads think of the Blazers rookie? What about Rayan Rupert & Kris Murray?

On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers' preparations for the Las Vegas Summer League• What Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Donovan Clingan are working on this offseason• Is Rayan Portland's most important player at Summer League?• Deandre Ayton and the Bahamas falling just short in their quest to make the Olympics and what it says about DA's dedication to the game and his country• The vexing decision to leave Matisse Thybulle off the Australian National Team• We still got Duop Reath though!• Deni Avdija's discusses his thoughts on the trade, how he would describe the way he plays, his career thus far, his role on the team and what he learned in his last few seasons with the Wizards

On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Draft Night trade for Deni Avdija finally going official• Thoughts on how Avdija's fit and place on the Trail Blazers going forward• The second round pick trade also being finalized• Deandre Ayton and the Bahamas National Team trying to qualify for the Olympics in basketball for the first time• The Trail Blazers' 2024 Summer League roster that includes Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Donovan Clingan • Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson and Toumani Camara NOT being on the Summer League roster but still attending the first day of practice• Rookie center Donovan Clingan's comments about his first practice as a Trail Blazer

Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reports that NBA teams are "monitoring" the Chauncey Billups saga in Portland after the Trail Blazers decided not to renew two coaches on his staff including his younger brother. Are big changes on the horizon with the Blazers coaching staff or is this a whole lot of nothing? It's May in the NBA! Rumors, baby!Plus, season reviews for Rayan Rupert, Duop Reath and Dalano Banton. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Wrapping the road trip in Boston and Washington. Plus, a look at how the Trail Blazers can maximize Deandre Ayton's strengths moving forward as they continue to rebuild the roster. And stray thoughts on the strengths of Rayan Rupert and Jabari Walker.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

We have a talk about Rayan Rupert and Kris Murray who took two very different paths to the NBA. Plus a Dominupdate on the Blazers big man who is BALLIN' right now! 2:00 DominAyton Deandre Ayton 7:22 The team is low on shooters and who is the leader? 11:00 Looking more comfortable in his new situation 14:00 Reference to latest Blazer Focused podcast with a locker room interview with Ayton 16:30 Shout out to Keith from TrailCasters for the nickname The Iceman for Ayton 18:00 Learn more about Rayan Rupert: Father's basketball career, looking for another Nic Batum 29:30 A guess as to why he wears 72 including a small French civics tidbit. 37:20 Jewelry choices.  40:00 Learn more about Kris Murray, not Keegan Murray, another kid from a basketball family, underrated, took year between high school and college for their growth, path to the draft, time with the Remix, namesake Chris Street, Murray's two dogs, Indie and Rosie.  1:14:00 What is going on with everyone's hair?  1:17:00 Takes: Basketball Community needs to standardize the box score format, the NBA has a new sweetheart and you're going to love who Rose thinks it is! Join us on Discord! It's a place where we can share our love for the Blazers, talk about games, and get to know other Blazer fans. Kind of like Twitter but it's not. There are different channels with different topics and you can join in where you want, and ignore the stuff you don't want to see. Give it a try! You can also still find us on Twitter: @wehaveatake, @tcbbiggs @roselharding The cutest intro/outro music by Eric Peterson (@shoozumoops)

A fun one on a Friday.  Talking Jerami Grant's path to becoming a shooter and how it can serve as the model for the young Trail Blazers wings. Plus, Rayan Rupert's hard work behind the scenes finally getting a trial run on the court. And, the league is taking too many three-pointers and that might be good news for Scoot Henderson0:00 - Jerami Grant is the Blueprint14:10 - Rayan Rupert's Hard Work on Display25:10 - Scoot Henderson's Value on OffenseTrue Hoop Story on 3s: https://www.truehoop.com/p/3s-arent-everythingHollinger on 3s versus rim attempts: https://theathletic.com/5315474/2024/03/04/celtics-nba-future-three-point-shooters-sloan-analytics-conference/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

For an example, look nor further than Rayan Rupert.

Anfernee Simons has his best game in a month, Duop Reath continues his Silver Linings Campaign and Rayan Rupert makes the most of a opportunity. It's time for some sincere positivity after a loss baby!Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On this edition of The Brief Case, Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers getting their second win in 10 days versus the Brooklyn Nets• Anfernee Simons adding another game-winner to his resume• Deandre Ayton's difficulty getting to the game Wednesday night and the uninformed (and idiotic) analysis of the situation • Chauncey Billups switching up the starting lineup (as previewed on the last edition)• Shaedon Sharpe being sidelined at least two more weeks with a lower abdominal strain• Portland's recent record versus the spreadAnd the show wraps up with a brief conversation with rookie Rayan Rupert regarding his recent play, splitting time between the Remix and Trail Blazers, the areas in which he's improved and what kind of player he believes he can become. 

It's time for some pathologically and fiercely optimism. Is this healthy? I don't know. Is it cathartic? I hope so! So here we go. Hunting for optimism during a 10-26 Portland Trail Blazers season, featuring Scoot Henderson, Jabari Walke, Rayan Rupert and realistic hope. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

It's time for some pathologically and fiercely optimism. Is this healthy? I don't know. Is it cathartic? I hope so! So here we go. Hunting for optimism during a 10-26 Portland Trail Blazers season, featuring Scoot Henderson, Jabari Walke, Rayan Rupert and realistic hope.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Checking in on how Rayan Rupert, Moses Brown, Ibou Badji have played in the G League with the Rip City Remix with TV analyst DeVon Pouncey.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Checking in on how Rayan Rupert, Moses Brown, Ibou Badji have played in the G League with the Rip City Remix with TV analyst DeVon Pouncey. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

It's a Friday Show looking at the value of pace for the Portland Trail Blazers offense, how the team is utilizing the G League with Rayan Rupert and Kris Murray and another edition of You'd Love to See It talking free throws for Matisse Thybulle and Deandre Ayton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Friday Show looking at the value of pace for the Portland Trail Blazers offense, how the team is utilizing the G League with Rayan Rupert and Kris Murray and another edition of You'd Love to See It talking free throws for Matisse Thybulle and Deandre Ayton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Casey Holdahl discusses...•  Portland's  121-118 overtime loss to the Kings in Sacramento on Wednesday• The Trail Blazers being down to one  guard  in that  game with Malcolm Brogdon being injured and Shaedon Sharpe fouling out• The play of  Jerami  Grant and his interesting scoring  streak• The report that Robert Williams III will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the 2023-24 season • Kris  Murray and Rayan Rupert being assigned to the Rip City Remix, when they might  return and  whether Duop Reath will be joining them• The Rip City Remix beginning their inaugural  season this weekend in Souther California • Portland's upcoming schedule, which includes another In-Season Tournament group  stage game

The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly finalized their regular season roster. Here's what the opening night roster will look like plus the final season previews for the completed roster.0:00 - Opening Night Roster + 2 Way Spots8:58- Meet Ish Wainright18:45 - Season Previews for Rayan Rupert and Moses BrownFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly finalized their regular season roster. Here's what the opening night roster will look like plus the final season previews for the completed roster. 0:00 - Opening Night Roster + 2 Way Spots 8:58- Meet Ish Wainright 18:45 - Season Previews for Rayan Rupert and Moses Brown Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Join Danny & Brandon on Jacked Ramsays Live following the official start of the Trail Blazers season with Media Day. We'll dive into all the comments from GM Joe Cronin, Coach Chauncey Billups, rookies Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Toumani Camara as well as the literal biggest addition to the team, Deandre Ayton. We'll get into that and more on today's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan and Jacked Ramsays joins the show to talk about the young Trail Blazers, including Scoot Henderson's feel for the court, Shaedon Sharpe's next steps and where Jabari Walker, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert fit into the plan.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan and Jacked Ramsays joins the show to talk about the young Trail Blazers, including Scoot Henderson's feel for the court, Shaedon Sharpe's next steps and where Jabari Walker, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert fit into the plan. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Portland drafting Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert at the 2023 NBA Draft• Takeaways from the press conference introducing Henderson, Murray and Rupert• Thoughts on the Trail Blazers naming their new G-League team the Rip City Remix• Portland extending the qualifying offer to Matisse Thybylle, making him a restricted free agent, and the other decisions the team will have to make soon• Damian Lillard's sit down with Joe Cronin• The Oregon Zoo, otters and Brooke's attempts to meet Ludacris backstage at Moda Center

The Portland Trail Blazers drafted Scoot Henderson along with Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert. But after not making a splash move on draft night the question of what's next for Damian Lillard looms.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Portland Trail Blazers drafted Scoot Henderson along with Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert. But after not making a splash move on draft night the question of what's next for Damian Lillard looms. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Oklahoma City Thunder own the 12th and 50th picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. What should the OKC Thunder do in this NBA Draft? Who is the right pick with the 12th selection? Who is the best trade-up target between Jarace Walker, Taylor Hendricks, and Gradey Dick? Leonard Miller or Bilal Coulibaly? Who would be the wrong pick in this Draft? Jett Howard, Rayan Rupert, Nick Smith Jr? Will Sam Presti keep his Draft Day trade streak alive? Can OKC Bolster their roster this offseason with a big splash? Brandon Rahbar Joins Rylan Stiles to break down all the latest with the Bricktown boys.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONBetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get 10% off your first month. FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder own the 12th and 50th picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. What should the OKC Thunder do in this NBA Draft? Who is the right pick with the 12th selection? Who is the best trade-up target between Jarace Walker, Taylor Hendricks, and Gradey Dick? Leonard Miller or Bilal Coulibaly? Who would be the wrong pick in this Draft? Jett Howard, Rayan Rupert, Nick Smith Jr? Will Sam Presti keep his Draft Day trade streak alive? Can OKC Bolster their roster this offseason with a big splash? Brandon Rahbar Joins Rylan Stiles to break down all the latest with the Bricktown boys. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get 10% off your first month.  FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are less than 2 weeks away from the 2023 NBA Draft! Bilal Coulibaly has been the talk of the draft recently and rocketed up draft boards. Michael Martin is joined by Tyler Rucker of No Ceilings to break down Bilal's game, fit with the Thunder, scouting report and more along with a deep dive into Rayan Rupert! This was a really fun and in-depth conversation that gives a glimpse into the process of a draft evaluator of these young players before they make it to the league.   For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!   Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Analyst: Tyler Rucker (@Tyler_Rucker) Producer: Michael Martin

When it comes to NBA Draft prospects there are those that show the skill-set to develop into impact players down the road, and the ones who have NBA ready profiles.The guys discuss Rayan Rupert and if you can love his defensive value while waiting on the offensive game. A player like Dariq Whitehead out of Duke has had injury issues but profiles as an athletic open court player who has shown a dedication to improving all phases of his game.They also spotlight Olivier-Maxence Prosper who brings length, athleticism and an "hustle" that the Nets have lacked, and could be a replacement for exiting veterans in Brooklyn.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

When it comes to NBA Draft prospects there are those that show the skill-set to develop into impact players down the road, and the ones who have NBA ready profiles. The guys discuss Rayan Rupert and if you can love his defensive value while waiting on the offensive game. A player like Dariq Whitehead out of Duke has had injury issues but profiles as an athletic open court player who has shown a dedication to improving all phases of his game. They also spotlight Olivier-Maxence Prosper who brings length, athleticism and an "hustle" that the Nets have lacked, and could be a replacement for exiting veterans in Brooklyn. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Rayan Rupert jump into the conversation at pick 12 for the 2023 NBA Draft. Should the OKC Thunder use a Lottery Pick in this draft on Rupert? OKC watches Will Dawkins head to DC to head up the Washington Wizards front office, can the Thunder replace Dawkins by the time of the NBA Draft? Does this impact Sam Presti's plan to trade up in the Draft? Can the Bricktown boys use Rupert effectively on offense with his limitations and how Mark Daigneault runs his offense?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Rayan Rupert jump into the conversation at pick 12 for the 2023 NBA Draft. Should the OKC Thunder use a Lottery Pick in this draft on Rupert? OKC watches Will Dawkins head to DC to head up the Washington Wizards front office, can the Thunder replace Dawkins by the time of the NBA Draft? Does this impact Sam Presti's plan to trade up in the Draft? Can the Bricktown boys use Rupert effectively on offense with his limitations and how Mark Daigneault runs his offense? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam is joined by NBA Big Board host Rafael Barlowe to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft. The Nets currently hold the 21st and 22nd picks but could have potential options to move up the board. Rafael breaks down the value of moving up to draft Anthony Black or Nick Smith Jr.They also discuss backcourt prospects moving towards the twenties in Jalen Hood-Schifino and Kobe Bufkin who Rafael believes has all the necessary tools to be a quality PG at the NBA level.After highlighting Derek Lively II and GG Jackson as two players under the combine and pro day microscope, the discussion turns to Rayan Rupert. Rafael Barlowe directly discussed with the French-born prospect the different style of play he showcased, and why the all-around game is ready for the NBA.Adam closes out the discussion on two fan requested prospects - most notably Sidy Cissoko, who Rafael Barlowe believes has first round value for the Brooklyn Nets.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Lloyd is joined by Rafael Barlowe to look at some NBA Draft prospects, including Dereck Lively II, Jett Howard, Rayan Rupert, Drew Timme, and Reece Beekman. We also discussed our top five picks after the NBA Draft lottery. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is brought to you by Basketball Monster.Join the Discord hereSubstackSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Intro Music by Ben LloydTikTokInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Lloyd is joined by Rafael Barlowe to look at some NBA Draft prospects, including Dereck Lively II, Jett Howard, Rayan Rupert, Drew Timme, and Reece Beekman. We also discussed our top five picks after the NBA Draft lottery. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is brought to you by Basketball Monster. Join the Discord here Substack Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Intro Music by Ben Lloyd TikTok Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is finally Draft SZN! That means it is time to get some deep dives into the prospects in the draft, evaluate their skill sets and their fit with teams in the draft. Michael Martin is joined on the Thunder Buddies by Derek Parker who is a co-founder of draft digest along with covering the Thunder. Michael and Derek breakdown Jordan Hawkins, Cason Wallace, Kobe Bufkin, Rayan Rupert, Leonard Miller, Dereck Lively and more along with their fit with OKC, questions about their skill sets, their ceilings, some comps, whether they are worth trading up for from 12 for the Thunder and more tidbits!   For more Thunder Buddies Podcast updates, Thunder news, highlights and more make sure to follow @ThunderBudPod on Twitter!   Host: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) Analyst: Derek Parker (@DParkOK) Producer: Michael Martin