Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

The Cleveland Cavaliers surge to 3-0 with James Harden, igniting new championship hopes in a suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference. Can Harden finally shift his narrative to “winner” amid skepticism about his motives and fit? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize debate Harden’s impact, potential chemistry with Donovan Mitchell, and whether the Cavaliers have unlocked a legitimate path to a title.
Other top stories include Kawhi Leonard’s recent dominance for the Los Angeles Clippers—has anyone played better over the past two months? The crew tackles loyalty in the NBA after Harden calls it “overrated,” dissecting its real meaning for players and fans. Plus, reactions to Jonathan Kuminga’s strange “family room food” controversy with the Golden State Warriors, key Western Conference power shifts, and which teams need momentum most before the All-Star break.
 
00:00 — Cavs, Harden & New Faces
13:01 — Kawhi’s Dominance & “Make It Take It
25:01 — All-Star Break & Playoff Races
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Fourteen NBA games deliver drama, blowouts, and buzzer-beaters as Kawhi Leonard powers the Los Angeles Clippers to a thrilling win over the Houston Rockets. The New York Knicks cruise past the Philadelphia 76ers behind Jose Alvarado’s electrifying debut, while the Boston Celtics bounce back with efficient performances from Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard. Surprise victories, tank-offs, and streaks shape playoff races—can the Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, and San Antonio Spurs sustain momentum, or will injuries halt their progress? 
Hosts Ryan Blackburn and Abdullah Ayubi spotlight standout moments, pivotal trades, and struggling teams like the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls. Analysis covers Cam Thomas’s scoring explosion for the Milwaukee Bucks, Julius Randle’s volatility with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Victor Wembanyama’s dominance for the Spurs. With the All-Star break looming and rosters shifting, which contenders are poised to emerge and which teams are destined for draft-day drama? 
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Victor Wembenyama dominates the NBA spotlight after dropping 40 points on the Los Angeles Lakers, sparking debate about his place among the league’s top players. Can the San Antonio Spurs catch the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed as Wemby’s rise continues? Hosts Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize break down Wembanyama’s explosive performance and the Spurs' chances of coming out of the West. The conversation shifts to the NBA’s attitude toward small guards, with Trae Young, Ja Morant, and Darius Garland facing surprising trade value challenges at this year’s deadline. Is the NBA moving away from undersized point guards?
 
00:00 — Wembanyama’s Dominant Performance
10:03 — Small Guards Devalued?
22:08 — Playoff Trust & Tanking Debate
 
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Victor Wembanyama delivers a jaw-dropping 40-point, 12-rebound performance in just 26 minutes as the San Antonio Spurs rout the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving NBA fans and hosts marveling at his unprecedented dominance. Can anyone match Wemby’s relentless impact—even on a night when the Lakers leaned heavily on their bench, giving Bronny James space to shine with 12 points and 6 assists?
 
Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks wage an epic battle with 39 lead changes before the Pacers pull off a thrilling 137-134 overtime victory, exposing New York’s ongoing fourth-quarter woes. Hosts Jake Madison and John Karalis break down Pascal Siakam’s scoring brilliance, the Knicks’ late-game collapses, and the playoff implications of Karl-Anthony Towns’ costly fouls. Plus, get insight on baffling NBA blunders from Kris Dunn and the latest drama around Kawhi Leonard’s status with the Clippers.
 
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The Thunder beat the Lakers and the Cavs get a big road win over the Nuggets. The Hornets and Pistons brawl in Charlotte. #oklahomacitythunder #clevelandcavaliers #charlottehornets

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