Rockets Season PREVIEW | Can Marcus Smart Become The HEART & SOUL Of Houston's DEFENSE?Houston Rockets gear up for a new season with Marcus Smart expected to ignite the team’s defensive identity. Can Smart’s intensity and leadership fill the void left by Dillon Brooks and become the driving force behind a revamped Rockets defense?Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) spotlights the roles of Marcus Smart, Clint Capela, and rookie Bruce Thornton, breaking down Smart’s impact as a defensive communicator

The Orlando Magic's playoff hopes will hinge on a lot of things. Beyond the team's two stars, it will depend on Jalen Suggs' growth as he searches for consistency.At this point, the Magic know who Suggs is and what he brings to the table. They know his ups and downs.For them to be successful, though, the Magic need the better version of Suggs more often. He knows that too. He said the message for him coming into camp was consistency and efficiency. That will reduce the eccentricities that have often

Zach is joined by Steve Nash to discuss LeBron’s latest injury concerns and how Giannis jelled with the Heat in his first action. Then, they answer big questions for the upcoming season, including who to trust in the East and which team in the West could jump into a top-six seed. Then, Sean Fennessey joins for Mets Corner to debate the Mets' chances next season and make the case for Carson Benge as Rookie of the Year.(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show! (1:24) Steve Nash joins the show! (3:48)

Richie, Brian, and Matt break down the biggest storylines and players heading into preseason basketball. The conversation starts with an injury update on Coby White, then turns into a snake draft of the nine most important Hornets players heading into preseason. We discuss who has the most to prove, who could earn or cement rotation minutes, and which young players need preseason reps to show real growth.Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in

Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) of the world-famous “Basketball, She Wrote” blog to break down the 2026-27 Indiana Pacers. Sign up for “Basketball, She Wrote” here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/basketballshewrote. And Subscribe to Caitlin’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CaitlinCooperBSW. JOIN OUR ANNUAL OVER/UNDER COMPETITION: https://forms.gle/xC3p9vhGyEumrq8H7. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:17 - Lessons from last season 4:25 - Tyrese Haliburton’s return11:32 - The Ivica Zubac

We’re kicking off our Pacers Positional Preview Series with the group that underwent the biggest transformation this past year: the centers. Ivica Zubac. Jay Huff. Larry Nance Jr. Indiana enters the season with an almost completely new-look center rotation — and arguably the position group with the most to prove. Brad and Ryan break down what to expect from each: Ivica Zubac — What does a true physical presence at the five unlock for Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers offense? We talk expectations,

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The Miami Heat are the favorites to win the Southeast Division, but how many more teams from this division will make the playoffs?Wes Goldberg is joined by Keith Smith to break down interesting offseasons by the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks, whether the Heat are legitimate title contenders, how the Orlando Magic can bounce back under a new coach and why the Washington Wizards could make a push for the postseason.RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get

Sam and Jack are back with another Boston Celtics podcast. In this one, they discuss the latest out of Celtics training camp and Joe Mazzulla's viral quote about vibes. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for watching How 'Bout Them Celtics!Podcast Twitter: @HowBoutThemCs Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA ⁠#news⁠ ⁠#breakingnews⁠ ⁠#celtics⁠ ⁠#bostonceltics⁠ ⁠#celticsnews⁠ ⁠#celticsrumors⁠ ⁠#celticstraderumors⁠ ⁠#celticspodcast⁠ ⁠#celticspod⁠

The Lakers looked excellent in their preseason debut against the Kings, picking up the win in dominant fashion while showing off their new play style. Trevor Lane breaks it all down.... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Lakers stepped out onto the court for the first time in preseason as they looked to get off to a good warm-up against the Sacramento Kings. And with many of the new players getting an opportunity, the Lakers set the tone on both sides of the floor in the first half as they built a 73-47 lead and cruised with the reserves to start their preseason journey with a 127-103 pasting of the Kings. Tune in as the guys break down what they saw, who they would have liked to have seen who were kept out, and

Villanova Wildcats aim to reclaim Big East dominance as Kevin Willard enters his second year at the helm. Can Villanova finally bridge the gap with UConn and St. John’s, or will roster turnover prove too much to overcome? Tyler Perkins returns as the scoring anchor, but with key departures like Acaden Lewis and Duke Brennan, the pressure is on newcomers Kwame Evans, Elijah Crawford, and 7’3 Luigi Suigo to form a cohesive starting five, especially with Matt Hodge recovering from an ACL injury.Andy

North Carolina Tar Heels basketball enters a new era—can transfer guard Terrence Brown transform into the complete modern lead guard the team needs? Isaac Schade breaks down how Michael Malone’s demands for defense, playmaking, and rebounding could elevate both Brown’s NBA hopes and Carolina’s championship ceiling. Is Carolina about to embrace a true positionless, NBA-style backcourt with Matt Able and Neo Avdalas ready to share the load?The episode spotlights the Tar Heels' promising combination of

In collaboration with Sport Magazine & PlayersTV, Andy chats with fellow legend of photography - John McDonough! This episode features two of the world's top sports photographers talking shop and sharing the back stories to some of their most iconic shots!  In a career spanning 40+ years, John covered nearly every major sporting event in the world, primarily for Sport and then Sports Illustrated! Andy & John discuss his start in the business of photojournalism, his Sport Magazine cover

Erik Slater outlines the top position battles Brooklyn Nets fans should be watching during preseason action.📲 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 BetterHelp.Sign up and get10%

There are new points of emphasis and areas of focus for referees in the 2026-27 could Deni Avdija (off-arm use), Toumani Camara (flopping), and the Portland Trail Blazers.Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. 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 the community: https://lockedonblazers.supercast.com/Follow & Subscribe on all

Jaylen Brown electrifies as a Philadelphia 76er while LaMelo Ball debuts for the Minnesota Timberwolves, shaking up preseason expectations across the NBA. Can these star moves ignite immediate chemistry and push their new squads into contention? The breakdown includes how VJ Edgecombe’s playmaking elevates Philly’s offense, why Beringer’s emergence as Minnesota’s backup center is a storyline to track, and what the Knicks’ continued evolution around Karl-Anthony Towns could mean for the Eastern

The 2026-27 Indiana Pacers kick off preseason play in just one day. What are the key things to watch out for in the Pacers exhibition battles? Host Tony East is joined by Indy Cornrows' Tom Lewis to break it down.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%

Brandin Podziemski's 2-for-10 preseason performance caused a large segment of the Warriors fanbase to react strongly to a tough shooting night in the first game. Is the criticism fair? Plus, why Steve Kerr needs Yaxel Lendeborg to be more aggressive, and he points to a specific play. Also, could Karl Anthony-Towns be in the future plans?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