On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Justin Rowan (The Chasedown Podcast) to discuss the members of the Cleveland Cavaliers that they’re most excited to watch this season. The guys begin by talking about Jaylon Tyson, who has received rave reviews early on in training camp. Next, the conversation shifts to Donovan Mitchell, who the guys say have been overlooked despite being a top-10 player in the NBA. Finally, the conversation shifts to Peyton Watson, the best newcomer

Erik Slater and Lucas Kaplan share their top takeaways from the Brooklyn Nets' blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets in their preseason opener.📲 Follow Locked On Nets on SocialsLocked On Nets: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetsErik Slater: https://twitter.com/erikslater_Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves athttp://Indeed.com/podcast.BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by

The Lakers stayed in Northern California on the second of a back-to-back as they faced off against the Golden State Warriors. And with Luka, Austin, Kessler, and more being held out of the lineup, the rotation and bench players were no match for Steph Curry and the Warriors as Golden State went up big early and ran away from the Lakers, 124-98. Check in as the LFB crew shares thoughts from the game, who has stood out (for good and bad) over the two games in the preseason, and what's up next for

The Nuggets get their first win of the preseason, toppling the Jazz after a slow start. AG shines. The bench has guys. Alpha Diallo is a WRAITH. Marvin Bagley gets tough. Cam Whitmore dunks.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves athttp://Indeed.com/podcast.BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Sign up and get10% offathttps://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.KALSHIToday's episode

In Monday's preseason opener, the Lakers were short a few important players, but still managed to put together a top shelf effort to beat Sacramento.One night later, they were down even more guys, and found the limits of what the remaining talent on hand could deliver. The Warriors took control early, and never gave it up in a game that was never close. Final score, 124-98.The Lakers were without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Ziaire Williams, Collin Sexton and Matisse Thybulle. That's

The preseason is here! What will the Indiana Pacers learn against the Minnesota Timberwolves? Host Tony East breaks it down before discussing upcoming NBA expansion and the back of the roster.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves athttp://Indeed.com/podcast.BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Sign up and get10% offathttps://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.KALSHIToday's episode

Golden State Warriors first-round pick Yaxel Lendeborg put on a show in front of his home fans at Chase Center. Yaxel's shooting was pure, his scoring was strong and simple, and his rebounding was once again elite. Chuck Walter and Kylen Mills dissect his game and the win over the Lakers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves athttp://Indeed.com/podcast.BetterhelpThis episode is

Justin Garcia and Brian Sampson continue their discussion examining the clearest path to getting the Bucks roster down to 15. Potential trades versus waving contracts and how different the roster will look in February versus now.Two of the more intriguing talents on the team get discussed in Ousmane Dieng and Nate Ament. How beneficial was the drafting of Burries to Ament and where will he spend the bulk of his time this season? Plus could Ousmane Dieng become one of the best players on this

The Lakers didn't play basically anyone in their second preseason game. It went about as you'd expect against a Warriors team that did play people. So, rather than spend time thinking about that game, the guys talk about what they've learned about the Lakers' intentions for this season by way of training camp and their first preseason game.

The 2026 NBA Draft class is getting its first taste of NBA preseason basketball, and it's time for some early reactions. Rafael and James break down Darius Acuff's 19-point performance against the Lakers, Cameron Carr's 19 points in 22 minutes off the bench, Darryn Peterson's six point debut, Keaton Wagler's 15 points on 15 shots, Yaxel Lendeborg's 1-6 shooting night and Kingston Flemings' first game as a starting point guard.They'll also discuss the instant offense provided by Ebuka Okorie and

Danny Cunningham and Swipa detail the Tuesday Night slate of NBA basketball with the Nuggets, Jazz, Warriors, Lakers, Hornets, Nets, Thunder and Pelicans in action!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Cozy Earth Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code LOCKEDON for an exclusive 20%. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to

Anthony and Raj eventually are going to get to the game, but first, Anthony tells Raj how proud he is for taking ownership of his content, as un-condescendingly as he could. Then, well, yeah, that game happened.

The Lakers have a fun collection of prospects and, if the organization is going to come close to its ceiling, they're going to have to get the most out of their youth.

The Lakers have played one preseason game without Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler, but with Luka Doncic. They played the second without... well, almost everyone. Anthony and Raj take a look at the preseason schedule and try to find if and when we'll see something closer to a full rotation -- and why it matters that we do.

We might be getting ahead of ourselves, but is rookie Darius Acuff Jr. already the Kings' No. 1 scoring option? What about the 3-point shooting issue for the Kings?Follow on Twitter: / @james_hamnbaSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubFanDuelThis season, FanDuel

Justin Garcia and Brian Sampson - aka Bucks Film Room - react to the Bucks preseason opener against the Timberwolves. How much will the offense struggle this year? What is the plan for rebounding and transition defense and how big of a role will Jericho Sims play in that? The focus then shifts to the Bucks backcourt and Ryan Rollins standing on the team and within the league.  What constitutes as a breakout season?  Plus even more hype for rookie Brayden Burries.01:20 Preseason Excitement vs

Previewing the Semifinals Game 2s in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.

What is Chris Finch's plan with Joan Beringer and the Minnesota Timberwolves' frontcourt rotation? Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down what the preseason opener told us, plus Beringer's true upside this season. Also, why he'll likely play next to Trey Lyles a great deal. Finally, a look at deep bench performers, including Cody Williams, Zyon Pullin, Antonio Reeves, and more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the

The New Orleans Pelicans opened preseason with a 116-110 comeback win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the final score hides a major concern. Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones and Yves Missi struggled badly together, with poor spacing and defensive breakdowns against an undermanned Thunder team. If this is going to be the Pelicans’ starting five, Jamahl Mosley has work to do.The good news? The bench completely changed the game. Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Jordan Poole and

Will Cooper Flagg make the NBA All-Star team in his second season with the Dallas Mavericks, and who does he need to pass in the Western Conference to get there? Plus Mavs board bets and over/under predictions on Cooper Flagg's scoring, Kyrie Irving's return, 3-point percentages, and how many trades Dallas makes this NBA season.Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) make their annual Mavs board bets, starting with why Cooper Flagg could make a Kevin Durant-style second-year