Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

Russell Westbrook has officially retired, ending one of the most electrifying and polarizing careers in NBA history. Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize look back at Westbrook’s legacy, his MVP peak and what he meant to Oklahoma City after Kevin Durant’s departure.

Then, where does Russ rank among the great point guards of the 2010s? The guys draft the best point guards of the decade from a loaded group featuring Steph Curry, Chris Paul, James Harden, Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving and more.

Finally, it’s back to the Rotation Lab to examine the Milwaukee Bucks as they enter the post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Who starts? Which young players are actually worth building around? And which veterans could become trade-deadline targets?

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Los Angeles Lakers rocked by another ownership shakeup as Bob Iger and Josh Kushner acquire the team from Mark Walter—just one year after his record-breaking purchase. With the NBA’s most storied franchise undergoing turmoil, questions swirl about the league’s vetting process, the future of the Lakers’ brand, and how Disney’s CEO and Kushner’s influence might reshape the NBA landscape. Can the Lakers find stability amid these stunning changes, especially with marquee stars like LeBron James and Luka Dončić gone?

Ryan Blackburn and Tony East break down the ripple effects around the league, including Russell Westbrook’s surprise retirement and the enduring impact of his triple-double prowess on NBA history. The duo preview the revamped NBA Cup schedule, spotlighting brutal group draws for contenders like the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers, and explore how new cup venues could shift the postseason narrative. Will this season’s format changes ignite fresh rivalries and elevate the chase for NBA glory?

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The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold AGAIN—just 18 months after Mark Walter purchased the franchise. Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize react to the reported $12 billion sale to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner and discuss what Walter's situation could mean for the Lakers, NBA franchise valuations and potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle.

Then, Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. raised eyebrows when asked whether Steph Curry will finish his career in Golden State. Was Dunleavy simply acknowledging Curry's power over his own future, or should Warriors fans be worried that the franchise is preparing for an eventual breakup?

Finally, it's back to the Rotation Lab for the Memphis Grizzlies. With the Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. era over, the guys build an opening-night rotation around Cameron Boozer and examine what's next for one of the NBA's newest rebuilds.

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NBA schedule surprises shake up opening night and Christmas Day matchups. Pistons and Celtics fans finally get a marquee slot, while LeBron James' star power overshadows Jaylen Brown’s anticipated Sixers-Celtics showdown. Will the new-look Philadelphia 76ers or the loaded Oklahoma City Thunder make a statement out of the gate?

Host Ku Khahil and John Karalis break down the league’s biggest scheduling decisions, featuring storylines like Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama, the Warriors’ uncertain fate if Stephen Curry sits, and Kevin Durant's omission from Christmas Day action. Key topics include the impact of star-driven matchups, rising tensions between the Spurs and Knicks, and whether the NBA is missing an opportunity to spotlight its next generation of rookies. Which Christmas Day game is a bust? Why wasn’t Jaylen Brown’s return to Boston prioritized? Get all the NBA schedule insights you need right here.

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The NBA has revealed its Christmas Day and Opening Week schedules, and Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize are handing out their first reviews. Did the league get its five-game Christmas showcase right with Spurs-Knicks, Heat-Celtics, 76ers-Lakers, Thunder-Timberwolves and Nuggets-Warriors? Which teams got snubbed, which matchups should be swapped and what does the schedule tell us about which teams and stars the NBA believes matter most? Then the guys go through what they like—and don't like—about Opening Week, including earlier start times and the NBA's continued insistence on putting major East Coast audiences through late-night Warriors-Lakers games. 

Finally, it's back to the Rotation Lab to tackle the LA Clippers. Assuming Kawhi Leonard ends up in Toronto, what does the Clippers' opening-night lineup look like, how deep is their rotation and what should their goals be without Kawhi?

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