In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe kicks things off with an announcement before joining James Barlowe to break down Thursday night’s second round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. They discuss the biggest surprises, including Stanford’s Maxime Raynaud slipping to Sacramento at 42, Johni Broome going earlier than projected to Philadelphia at 35, Brooks Barnhizer landing in Oklahoma City, and the unexpected selection of Talon Peter. The brothers then analyze intriguing team fits, highlighting Rasheer Fleming in Phoenix, Ryan Kalkbrenner in Charlotte, and Chaz Lanier in Detroit. They close by covering notable undrafted names, with Hunter Sallis and Dink Pate standing out as surprises.0:50 – Rafael’s big announcement1:45 – Biggest surprise of 2nd round? Maxime Raynaud2:26 – Did Raynaud fall or was it strategic?3:13 – Austin Reeves example3:42 – Raynaud’s fit in Sacramento4:00 – Ryan Kalkbrenner to Charlotte4:53 – Johni Broome at No. 35 to Philly5:30 – Cavs not addressing their need for toughness / Tyrese Proctor discussion6:30 – Alijah Martin to Toronto at No. 397:16 – Brooks Barnhizer to OKC8:00 – Taelon Peter??8:30 – More surprises8:46 – Rocco Zikarsky mention9:36 – Rasheer Fleming11:35 – Rasheer Fleming’s fit in Phoenix13:14 – Ryan Kalkbrenner’s fit in Charlotte13:47 – Noah Penda’s fit in Orlando14:40 – Chaz Lanier’s fit in Detroit15:41 – Jamir Watkins16:30 – John Tonje19:27 – Kam Jones a good fit in Indiana22:05 – Sacramento Kings future23:14 – Undrafted surprises – Hunter Sallis signs a two-way with Philadelphia24:58 – Dink Pate undrafted26:15 – RJ Luis27:33 – Ryan Nembhard perfect fit in Dallas29:30 – Top undrafted players30:15 – Potential undrafted Summer League standouts#NBADraft #NBADraft2025 #LockedOnNBA #LockedOnNBABigBoard #NBA #NBARookies #NBADraftProspects #DraftAnalysis #MaximeRaynaud #RyanKalkbrenner #JohniBroome #BrooksBarnhizer #TaelonPeter #RasheerFleming #ChazLanier #NoahPenda #KamJones #HunterSallis #DinkPate #RJLuis #RyanNembhard #Undrafted #SummerLeague #NBASummerLeague #NBAPodcast #NBADraftPodcast #BasketballPodcast #BasketballAnalysis #NBAProspects #DraftSteals #NBADraftSteals #BasketballScouting #NBAScouting #NBAFit #BasketballDevelopment #CollegeBasketball #NBAFuture #NBADraftTalk #NBADraftNews #NBADraftCoverage
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Live from Barclays: Unfiltered Draft Night Reactions with Rafael & James Barlowe Before Round 2 of the 2025 Draft
On a riveting and unscripted installment of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe went live straight from Barclays Center just before the tip-off of the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. With no prepared script, the two dive headfirst into a fast‑paced Q&A session fueled by real-time fan questions on YouTube. They unpacked Wednesday night’s shake‑up trades—from surprising draft‑night deals to unexpected team maneuvers—breaking down how each move could reshape roster dynamics. Highlights include their takes on the most surprising draft picks, under‑the‑radar steals, and the domino effect of blockbuster trades. Their chemistry is electric, as they riff on rumor‑mill whispers, overreactions to early round surprises, and what late‑night trade buzz could mean heading into summer. It’s a can’t‑miss episode for any fan tracking draft fallout, as Rafael and James deliver candid insights, rapid reactions, and enthusiastic debate from the very heart of Draft night.1:18 NBA Draft Trades3:41 Bobcats Season Experience9:02 Nets' Point Guard Discussion12:11 Pelicans' Risky Trade15:11 NBA Draft and Team Strategies22:55 Miami's Draft Strategy26:52 Popularity of Danny Wolf30:57 Draft Event Atmosphere34:05 Devin Booker's Contract Extension38:15 Draft Strategy and Player Selection40:41 Players Seeking Guaranteed Contracts44:54 Ignite Program Critique48:41 Brooklyn Nets Draft Controversy52:38 Drake Powell and Carter Bryant Comparison56:16 Lakers' Potential Moves for Center1:04:10 Jonathan Kuminga Trade and Warriors team Needs1:07:34 Importance of Dominating Workouts1:09:48 Knicks Draft Insights1:15:01 Opinion on Grant Nelson1:18:18 Player Evaluation Concerns
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CHAOS! Barlowe Brothers React to 2025 NBA Draft Surprises..Egor Demin No.8?! Hansen Yang to Portland
Live from Barclays Center, Rafael Barlowe and James Barlowe react to the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft in a special episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast. The Barlowe brothers break down the night’s biggest surprises, including Egor Demin going No. 8 and Hanson Yang being selected at No. 16. They dive deep into the Brooklyn Nets’ five picks and offer quick reactions to each lottery selection—from Cooper Flagg to Khaman Maluach, VJ Edgecombe, and Collin Murray-Boyles. They also weigh in on Utah’s selection of Ace Bailey at No. 5, before closing the episode with a split opinion on the New Orleans Pelicans’ two lottery picks, disagreeing on the overall draft grade. A must-listen for NBA Draft fans.1:45 – Biggest shocker: Brooklyn Nets & Egor Demin2:45 – Hanson Yang selected No. 166:15 – Collin Murray-Boyles goes No. 9 to Toronto9:09 – Cooper Flagg’s fit in Dallas10:05 – DaRon Harper Jr. in San Antonio10:58 – VJ Edgecombe to Philly11:45 – Kon Knueppel to Charlotte12:10 – Ace Bailey to Utah14:22 – Tre Johnson to Washington15:28 – Khaman Maluach to Phoenix17:01 – Cedric Coward to Memphis18:29 – Noa Essengue to Chicago19:30 – Carter Bryant to San Antonio22:02 – New Orleans Pelicans’ two lottery picks#NBADraft2025#RafaelBarlowe#JamesBarlowe#LockedOnNBA#NBADraftPodcast#EgorDemin#AceBailey#KhamanMaluach#PelicansDraft#BrooklynNetsDraft#NBAProspects#NBAFirstRound#NBA2025Rookies#BarloweBrothers#NBARecap
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The NBA Is a Copycat League: The Playoff Bump Effect and Copying the Right Cat in the 2025 NBA Draft
In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe discuss the concept of the “playoff bump” — the phenomenon where a player’s draft stock rises due to the success of similar player archetypes in the NBA Playoffs. With the league being a copycat environment, teams often look to replicate the success of winning formulas. Rafael and James dive into which 2025 NBA Draft prospects could benefit from this trend, identifying players whose skills, roles, or intangibles mirror those of impact performers from the 2025 NBA Finals.2:27 – Carter Bryant compared to Kawhi Leonard/OG Anunoby3:22 – Dylan Harper compared to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5:15 – Tre Johnson6:25 – Khaman Maluach compared to Myles Turner11:50 – Noa Essengue compared to Pascal Siakam21:34 – Isaiah Joe’s impact linked to Chaz Lanier23:00 – Ryan Nembhard compared to TJ McConnell#NBADraft2025#NBABigBoard#LockedOnNBA#NBAProspects#DraftStock#PlayoffBump#NBADraftTalk#NBADraftPodcast#NBAPlayoffsEffect#CopycatLeague#CarterBryant#DylanHarper#KhamanMaluach#NoaEssengue#ChazLanier#RyanNembhard#KawhiLeonard#OGAnunoby#ShaiGilgeousAlexander#MylesTurner#PascalSiakam#IsaiahJoe#TJMcConnell
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Live from NYC: NBA Draft Buzz, Nets’ Draft Stockpile, Noa Essengue and the Thunder’s Lottery Plans
Broadcast live from the NBA Draft Hotel in New York City, this edition of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast features Rafael and James Barlowe breaking down the latest trade chatter and draft buzz ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. They kick things off with the two headline-making deals of the day: the Brooklyn Nets securing their fifth first-round pick, and the Atlanta Hawks bolstering their frontcourt by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis. The Barlowe brothers then share their thoughts on Noa Essengue's controversial decision to attend the NBA Draft rather than suit up for Game 5 of the German league finals, weighing the long-term implications for his pro outlook and how scouts might perceive the move. From there, they dive into rumors swirling around the Oklahoma City Thunder—fresh off a championship run—who appear keen to pivot toward youth by packaging assets to re‑enter the lottery. Rafael and James highlight plausible target prospects in that mix. Attention then turns to Phoenix, who holds the 10th pick and is reportedly sizing up Derik Queen as a potential long‑term fit. They wrap with a detailed breakdown of the blockbuster that sent Jordan Poole to New Orleans in exchange for CJ McCollum, discussing how each player fits their new surroundings.2:35 – Brooklyn Nets acquire their fifth first-round pick4:03 – Atlanta Hawks: Exploring options at No. 135:20 – Reaction to Noa Essengue skipping Game 5 for NBA Draft10:54 – Phoenix Suns' plans at No. 1012:12 – Could Derik Queen be Phoenix’s pick?16:14 – Update on Hansen Yang17:17 – Oklahoma City Thunder trade rumors and lottery buzz19:00 – Where does Khaman Maluach land?19:30 – Is Derik Queen a fit in OKC?21:00 – Jordan Poole traded to Pelicans for CJ McCollum22:39 – Ace Bailey: Where does he end up?#NBADraft#NBADraft2025#NBA#NBARumors#NBATrades#NoaEssengue#DerikQueen#KhamanMaluach#AceBailey#HansenYang#JordanPoole#CJMcCollum#KristapsPorzingis#BrooklynNets#AtlantaHawks#PhoenixSuns#OKCThunder#NewOrleansPelicans#Wizards#LockedOnNBA#NBABigBoard#LockedOnNBABigBoard#NBADraftPodcast
Locked On NBA Big Board is your daily deep dive into the exciting world of NBA draft prospects, player rankings and scouting reports. Hosted by NBA Draft Analyst Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies, and author of the NBA Big Board newsletter, and joined by Richard Stayman, Sam Ferris, and Leif Thulin, Locked On NBA Big Board will break down the NBA Draft and give NBA fans a deep look as they review top prospects and uncover hidden gems. With great guests, mock drafts, expert insights, and of course Big Boards, the Locked On NBA Big Board is part of the the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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