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Tuesday, the show was centered around the hypothetical idea of the Lakers trading Anthony Davis. Why they ought to at least consider it, how it might help LeBron James and what kinds of packages they should look for. (Especially when trading Russell Westbrook is/should be a higher priority.) It's a thought exercise as much as anything—the Lakers are very unlikely to actually move him—but gets to the challenge of this offseason. It elicited a lot of reaction, which kicks off Wednesday's episode as well. People thought it was a great idea or a monumentally stupid one, with very little in the middle. Which gets to how complicated the repair job is for the Lakers. There is no clear path, it's a bunch of options all muddy and overgrown. Wouldn't they be better off just rolling with the core they have, asks one listener to Locked On Lakers on YouTube? Very possibly! But possibly, not, too. Meanwhile, reports from Sam Amick at The Athletic suggest the Lakers are talking to potential head coaching candidates about how they'd use Westbrook this season. Fans reacted poorly, but it would be malpractice not to have a plan for him, as a player, on the floor. He could be here, for sure, and if he is the Lakers need at least to try and use him. Finally, LeBron really doesn't like being out of the playoff spotlight. He did a Q/A this week, and while the results were relatively mild, the fact he did it at all was revealing. What would you want to ask him if given the opportunity? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Reacting to listener reaction about the concept of trading Davis. SEGMENT 2: Fans are upset the Lakers are talking to coaching candidates about Westbrook. SEGMENT 3: LeBron's Q/A, and inability to chillax while the playoffs go on. Proposing better questions that should have been asked. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NBANETWORK Sakara Sakara is a wellness company anchored in food as medicine, on a mission to nourish. Go to Sakara.com/LOCKEDON20 or Enter Code “LOCKEDON20” for 20% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater preview the Conference Finals, deep dive on the Warriors tactics with Luka, and empty the NBA notebook including the Lakers coaching search and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crosstalk with Travis and Sliwa - What happened to the Suns and Pat Beverly spoke his mind about Chris Paul! and Is the curse of the Kardashians real? After the Suns loss we are beginning to believe it! Also, Sam Amick from The Athletic wrote about the Lakers Head Coach search. Who are they interviewing for the Job? Plus, what will be on the WHEEL OF QUESTIONS? Would you rather have a photographic memory or a Big Imagination? And Shohei Othani hit his 100 career Home Run. But some people have had enough of Shohei find out who? but why? he is a very likeable guy right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When he was drafted late in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft, some experts called Jordan Poole — the Golden State Warriors' selection — the worst pick of the draft. Three years later, Poole has emerged as a bona fide star, and provided the already talent-rich Warriors with another potent offensive threat. The Athletic's Sam Amick recently spoke with Poole about his rise to stardom, and Sam joins us to talk about Poole's remarkable ascent, and what lies ahead for the Warriors in this year's NBA Playoffs. Read Sam Amick's full conversation with Jordan Poole: https://theathletic.com/3284338/2022/04/30/jordan-poole-warriors-interview/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Amick joins the show to discuss the Mike Brown hiring by the Sacramento Kings A preview of tonight's NBA Playoff matchups The NEWS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz are all in person at the Chase Center for Grizzlies/Warriors Game 4, they discuss the Warriors stealing a win, Klay's health, are the Grizzlies done? In part 2 the guys discuss Jokic winning the MVP and the storylines that surround the award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After news that Phil Jackson was advising the Lakers on who to hire as the team's next head coach was a topic of conversation, reports that some people connected to the team might not be happy about it. Is it LeBron James/Rich Paul, who have clashed with Jackson before? Rob Pelinka? Agents? Other players? Why is it problematic that the Lakers seem to have so many important voices who aren't on the payroll? And oh, by the way, Jackson is reportedly a big Russell Westbrook fan. Might his involvement increase the chances Westbrook returns? Because Lakers fans should understand there's a very real possibility Westbrook could return next season. The Lakers might find it hard to move him in a deal that doesn't hurt them, first and foremost, and if he's back it makes sense (or could) to try and make things work on the court before just paying him to go away. Westbrook might have a vested interest in playing and restoring some of his rep, and the Lakers could perhaps use the talent. Not saying it will happen—ideally, it seems both parties would prefer a quick divorce—just that everyone (Lakers included) needs to prepare for a different outcome. Finally, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports the Lakers are ok with the idea of going year to year with LeBron, should he choose not to sign an extension this summer. How might this arrangement benefit both sides? It could, but requires everyone to understand the arrangement very clearly. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Who might be upset that Phil Jackson has a hand in the coaching search? And why? SEGMENT 2: Why Russell Westbrook could return to the team next season. SEGMENT 3: Can the Lakers go "year-to-year" with LeBron? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Amick from "The Athletic" joins the show to discuss the Kings coaching search... Riley Freisner stops by to talk about the "Big Day of Giving" The NEWS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the 2nd round of the playoffs including: Is Miami/Philly due to be a quick series (and related topics)? Is there something wrong with James Harden or is this what he is now? And if so, what does that mean for Philadelphia? Are the Suns the favorites after that coast-to-coast performance against Dallas? How should we be evaluating these 40-point playoff performances in Luka during losses? How does Boston respond to Giannis' Game 1 domination? Should the Grizzlies be worried that they had Game 1 at home with a full half of no Draymond Green, a mundane Steph performance and a bad shooting night from Klay, and they still lost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick joins Tim Cato to break down the Mavs' game 1 semifinal loss against the Phoenix Suns. Can the Mavericks overcome their deficiencies in time to make it a series? Why can't Dallas win a game where Luka scores 45? Tim and Sam discuss on 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Sam Amick joins Brian Murphy and Kerry Crowley to analyze the Draymond Green ejection and the Warriors game one win over the Grizzlies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's Sam Amick joins Brian Murphy and Kerry Crowley to analyze the Draymond Green ejection and the Warriors game one win over the Grizzlies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's Sam Amick joins the show to discuss the Kings head coaching search What candidate "fits" the Kings best? There are three Game 6's in tonight's NBA Playoffs The NEWS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic Sam Amick breaks down the NBA playoff matchups to this point and previews Game 5 of the Warriors vs Nuggets series,    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic Sam Amick breaks down the NBA playoff matchups to this point and previews Game 5 of the Warriors vs Nuggets series,    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam talks Suns-Pelicans, Mikal Bridges, CP3, and NBA Playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 has Social Studies, a visit from Sam Amick, and Cross Talk with Wolf and Luke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Game 5 in the rearview, Kirk starts by sharing and discussing two Mavs Moneyball stories. The first is Josh Bowe's belief that Game 5 showcased how much better Dallas is compared to Utah, despite the slim margins of the first four games. Next, there's Doyle Rader's story on Dorian Finney-Smith's defense on Mitchell. Then Kirk offers some thoughts on the big Jalen Brunson pre-game story from before Game 5. He ends with some quick hits: The D-Magazine post on what it felt like to watch Game 5, a Sam Amick story on the Jazz stumbling while Luka rises, the Tim Cato gamer from the Dallas perspective, and the Tony Jones gamer from the Utah perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Game 5 in the rearview, Kirk starts by sharing and discussing two Mavs Moneyball stories. The first is Josh Bowe's belief that Game 5 showcased how much better Dallas is compared to Utah, despite the slim margins of the first four games. Next, there's Doyle Rader's story on Dorian Finney-Smith's defense on Mitchell. Then Kirk offers some thoughts on the big Jalen Brunson pre-game story from before Game 5. He ends with some quick hits: The D-Magazine post on what it felt like to watch Game 5, a Sam Amick story on the Jazz stumbling while Luka rises, the Tim Cato gamer from the Dallas perspective, and the Tony Jones gamer from the Utah perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz bounce around the NBA Playoffs including the Nets collapse, the Celtics brilliance, the Pelicans/Suns series, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deuce and Mo catch up with The Athletic's Sam Amick to discuss the Kings coaching search, what they may be looking for in a coach and they go over the list of candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's Sam Amick joins the show! Shaq is "regretful" about how things ended with Penny and Kobe The NEWS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA writer from The Athletic chats with Greg Papa & John Lund See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA writer from The Athletic chats with Greg Papa & John Lund See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

{00:00}       Warriors beat Nuggets as Steph scores off the bench. Are the Suns better that Golden State?{18:26}         Embiid & Nurse drama – Thybulle not playing in Toronto may not be as big of a deal as we thought last week. Maxey is ballin out.{34:26}            Jeff Goodman talks about the NBA fining Kyrie for middle finger incident. Goodman still gets booed at Providence College.{58:13}         Darius Butler weighs in on Deebo Samuel Death threats and how to handle toxic fans{01:08:00}            Sam Amick stops by to talk Utah Jazz, Was Curry's injury good for the Warriors? Ja Morant vs Anthony Edwards. Will Mark Jackson coach the Lakers?{01:24:59}            Brady's ESPN interview didn't answer Dolphins questions. Will Brady play for Dolphins next year?

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater, and Fred Katz discuss the NBA Playoffs including the Warriors' dominance, Jordan Poole's rise, Jokic, and the Nuggets, DPOY discourse on Gobert, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Sam Amick joins the show to talk about the Kings coaching search? Who's the early favorite to coach the Kings next season? The NEWS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LeBron James has spent a great deal of his time in Los Angeles fighting significant injuries. He's been told to stay off that bad ankle this spring/summer for at least a month, probably more. So with all that in mind, and his advancing age and tremendous NBA mileage, it's at least worth contemplating the risks of offering him a $90-plus million extension this summer. But this week, Sam Amick of The Athletic wrote an interesting story that asks the other side of the same question: Would LeBron automatically accept an offer from the Lakers (as everyone assumes the organization will do)? What are the reasons LeBron might turn them down? What might have changed about his perception of the franchise? Is it really any different now than it was when he signed with them originally? When he signed his first extension with the team? Finally, everyone (James included) poked fun at the Timberwolves for, let's call it an extremely enthusiastic celebration following Minnesota's win over the Clippers Tuesday night, making them (officially) the NBA's 7-seed in the Western Conference playoffs? Should people lay off? Should Minny be a little more measured? And most importantly, what does that outlook (nothing matters save a title!) do for fans? How can it screw up a team like the Lakers going forward? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Would LeBron James automatically accept a second contract extension if the Lakers offer it? SEGMENT 2: Why might LeBron be reticent about committing to L.A. beyond next season? Is it possible for everyone to benefit by going year-to-year with LBJ? SEGMENT 3: Let the Wolves have fun, people! Plus, how the "Everything that's not a ring is failure!" can be toxic for a team in the situation the Lakers face today. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Shady Rays EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR LISTENERS, HEAD TO SHADYRAYS.COM AND USE CODE LOCKEDON TO GET FIFTY PERCENT OFF TWO OR MORE PAIRS OF POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NBANETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we all settle into the Lakers' offseason, big questions - and there are many - rumors and reports are already circulating about the direction the team might go in replacing Frank Vogel. One nugget reported by Sam Amick at The Athletic? LeBron James would be interested in the Lakers hiring former Warriors/current ESPN broadcaster Mark Jackson. Now, this is highly unikely (Jackson was a rumored candidate after the Lakers canned Luke Walton, and even when the Cavs fired David Blatt), but the concept raises interesting questions about how the Lakers need to approach the coaching search. Because while Jackson is hardly the perfect candidate, that guy doesn't exist. It's very unlikely the Lakers will have access to the creme de la creme of uber-elite coaching options. So they need to be very clear on what they want, why, and who can deliver on their top priorities. From there, they have to match that coach with a roster that accentuates those strengths. That certainly didn't happen this season. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Stanley Johnson's exit interview revealed a lot about how the Lakers mismatched players and roles. Getting the right mindset to play the right role isn't always easy for decorated pros. SEGMENT 2: Johnson also noted how skillsets on the Lakers didn't quite mesh, either. Understanding why, and getting a more coherent construction for next year's roster, is critical. SEGMENT 3: The Lakers seem (very, very) unlikely to hire Jackson, but just the idea raises all kinds of interesting questions about what the Lakers would look for in their next coach. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Shady Rays EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR LISTENERS, HEAD TO SHADYRAYS.COM AND USE CODE LOCKEDON TO GET FIFTY PERCENT OFF TWO OR MORE PAIRS OF POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NBANETWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Amick talks to Dan about LeBron and the Lakers head coaching opening. Sam says LeBron seems to like Russell Westbrook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the wild end of season for the Lakers including how they handled the firing of Frank Vogel, and then they dive deep on the play in games and give predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic NBA writer explains what went wrong this season for the Lakers and what next season's roster may look like.

Sam Amick of The Athletic joins the show to talk about the Kings and what a potential coaching search could look like in the offseason LeBron wants to play with... Steph Curry? A new MLB season means new ballpark food! The NEWS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's NBA writer talks Lakers, Jazz, and more.

The Athletic's Sam Amick joins The Drive to talk NBA homestretch, Jazz late-season struggles, Don + Rudy dynamic, postseason expectations, favorites in the West + more 

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss all the teams that will not make the playoffs or play-in tournament this post season, what their offseason priorities are, and what is next. During the Thunder portion they are joined by producer Andrew Schlecht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year's race for NBA Most Valuable Player is one of the tightest in recent memory. Two-time winner Giannis Antetokounmpo is making a strong push to become just the ninth three-time winner. The reigning MVP, Nikola Jokic, is putting up historic numbers night after night. And in Philadelphia, Sixers center Joel Embiid kept his team at the top of the East through a tumultuous year while averaging 30 points a game. Today, The Athletic's Sam Amick joins us to talk about his recent exclusive interview with Embiid, where the Cameroonian big man shared his thoughts on the Ben Simmons saga, the acquisition of James Harden and if Philly has enough to go all the way. Plus we break down this historic MVP race by making the case for each of the top contenders.Read Sam Amick's full interview with Joel Embiid: https://theathletic.com/3213386/2022/03/28/joel-embiid-unplugged-on-the-mvp-trusting-daryl-morey-his-new-partner-james-harden-and-still-having-a-long-way-to-go/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Athletic's Sam Amick joins the show to go around the NBA Who should win the MVP in the NBA this year? Is NBA expansion finally headed to Seattle and Las Vegas? THE NEWS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Tim Cato, Mavs beat writer for the Athletic, to discuss the potential playoff matchups in the NBA including the ramifications for a Mavs/Jazz series, who best matches up with the Suns, how the East shakes out, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amick talks about why the Suns are the title favorites and Devin Booker's chances to win MVP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 has a Bickley Blast on Kyler Murray and a visit from NBA insider Sam Amick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour of the show the guys talk with Sam Amick, The Athletic, and talk about the biggest stories in the NBA. They are also joined by Oakland A's pitcher Sean Manaea to talk with him as he gets ready to start the MLB season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant reacts to Bucks/Bulls and explains that CBB stans should use the Bulls as exhibit A on why CBB is better than the NBA.  Tyreek Hill has been traded, making him the second star WR to be dealt this week, and Grant checks out Sam Amick for Slow News Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Amick and Fred Katz are joined by the Athletic's Eric Koreen to discuss the season the Raptors have had back in Toronto, the fascinating rookie of the year race, and then hot topics around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Sam Amick joins the show to go around the NBA The guys reveal their Final Four picks Joel Embiid and Draymond Green have a fun trash talk session THE NEWS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Amick and Anthony Slater are joined by Celtics beat writer for the Athletic, Jay King. They discuss the Garnett Night in Boston, the state of the Celtics, the East as a whole, and then the Lakers and LeBron's potential scoring title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt George discusses the comments of Domantas Sabonis in a recent interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic. Is Sabonis going to be involved in offseason decisions with the front office this summer? Plus, despite another great game from De'Aaron Fox, the Kings fell to the Jazz in Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kings Herald Show returns after 12 games of the Domantas Sabonis era in Sacramento. Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras break down how the 2x All-Star is playing thus far, De'Aaron Fox's incredible hot streak, what pieces the Kings are still missing, and even a little bit of 2022 NBA Draft Talk.  Timestamps:  (1:30) Are the Kings playing above or below expectations following the Domantas Sabonis trade? (3:20) How are the role players the Kings traded for at the deadline performing thus far? (9:00) How encouraged are you by how Sabonis and Fox are playing? (15:30) Can the Kings actually add talent in free agency this summer? (17:30) Are Fox and Sabonis good enough to convince free agents to sign here? (21:15) We've got to talk about this De'Aaron Fox run. (29:30) Notes from the Sam Amick interview with Domantas Sabonis. (36:15) Some NBA Draft talk. (40:15) Game of the Week. (46:10) Jerry's reaction to the throwback picture the Kings shared. (104:00) Post-credit bonus story.

Sam Amick of The Athletic, goes around the NBA and discusses how the Warriors recent struggles might give them a tough road in the playoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Fred Katz discuss (in person!) the coach of the year race, the jobs that Spoelstra, Jenkins, Donovan, and Monty Williams have done, and touch on the struggling Warriors, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices