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

Kings turn the ball over, struggle on defense and get outscored 60-12 from three in a lopsided loss to the Los Angeles Lakers to open the 2026-27 preseason schedule.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,

Well, that went about as well as you could ask.Luka Dončić dropped an easy breasy 21 points, the Lakers shot the lights out in the first half especially, and the defense came to play as the Lakers romped in Sacramento, 127-103. As you'd expect, JJ Redick spread the playing time around, and with Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton and Arthur Kaluma in street clothes with (non-serious) injuries, but basically everyone who played contributed. It gave a little extra time for some of the newer

Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings' preseason opener vs the Los Angeles Lakers from the Golden 1 Center.

On today's episode of the Kings Related Podcast, I discuss Kings preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, the good, the bad, and the ugly.Subscribe and Watch on YoutubeConnect with Kings Related Podcast:Threads, Twitter, Bluesky#nba #sacramentokings #sports #sportspodcast #kingsnba #kingsbasketball #lightthebeam #basketball #youtube #dariusacuff #zachlavine #domantassabonis #niqueclifford #maximeraynaud #deandrehunter #bensimmons #lakers

After months and months of theorizing about this Lakers roster, we finally got to see it in actuality. Anthony loved what he saw and explains why. He uses this game (disclaimers about the Kangz notwithstanding) to forecast the style of basketball JJ Redick envisions for the Lakers, how he plans to use the wings and the role youth is going to play. He wraps with a quick Q&A.

The Lakers beat the crap out of the Kings. Yeah, the Kings are going to suck, but the Lakers approached this game a lot more seriously than in years past. There's value in noting that.

Adou Thiero. Cam Carr. Bronny James. Anthony went into last night with high hopes from that group and was pleased to see those expectations met. He discusses that, wing by committee and wraps with some questions from the live audience.

Milwaukee Bucks struggle in preseason opener as defensive lapses and rotation questions overshadow the scoreboard. Can Taylor Jenkins unlock a competitive edge before opening night?Camille Davis and Frank Madden break down the Bucks’ preseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, spotlighting the concerning gap in defensive intensity and transition defense. The hosts discuss the impact of Taylor Jenkins’ rotation decisions, including the first look at Braden Buries, the promising energy from Khalil

The first look at LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards together did not disappoint as the Minnesota Timberwolves won their preseason opener over the Milwaukee Bucks. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down the Wolves' new dynamic point guard, as well as Jonathan Kuminga's strong debut. Plus, intriguing rotation patterns and impressive deep bench play from the Timberwolves.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium

New Orleans Pelicans face a make-or-break preseason as Zion Williamson and the revamped roster are urged to treat every game like the regular season is already underway. Can the Pelicans finally shake their reputation for slow starts, or will early missteps doom another campaign? Jake Madison spotlights the urgency of banking wins early, breaking down critical lineup decisions, the integration of Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, and why preseason intensity could shape the team’s playoff fate.Key

Oklahoma City Thunder fans face disappointment as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren sit out the preseason opener in Tulsa, but does the absence of stars open new opportunities for bench players? Questions swirl about whether this preseason preview signals shifting strategies or simply rest management before a high-stakes regular season.The conversation focused on Thunder what-ifs that could define their season: Can Shai thrive as an off-ball threat to unleash a more dynamic

Which new Dallas Mavericks player needs to hit the most for the Mavs' long-term future next to Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving? Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea and Zaccharie Risacher are the young core the Mavs are betting on, and how they develop could shape Dallas' next NBA contender.Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) explain why Morez Johnson Jr. is the rare, switchable modern big the Mavs need most, and why he and Cooper Flagg should share the floor a lot this