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TORSean WoodleyLocked On Raptors0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 19 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Woodley agreed: Murray-Boyles (heard as "Colin Murray Boyle's") on Towns is a matchup the team can live with, and he thinks it will be used plenty in the games that matter. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Raptors
  • Logged Woodley expects better offensive rebounding as Murray-Boyles (heard as "Colin Murray Boyles") plays more minutes, and hopes Poeltl (heard as "Yaka Pertle") plays more than last season's 44 games. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Raptors
  • Logged Woodley said a top-five offense feels lofty but not insane; he later said he might put his prediction at 7th. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Raptors
  • Logged Woodley said he expects first-shot half-court efficiency to beat last year's 10th place with Kawhi. The transcript says "defense" in a discussion about offense, possibly a slip or ASR error. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Raptors
  • Logged Sean Woodley picks the Raptors to be the 1-seed. He thinks they will be a regular-season monster but does not expect a title, citing worries about keeping Kawhi healthy through a full playoff run. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Raptors
  • Logged Sean thinks Toronto can manage Kawhi better than the Clippers did because he will have to do less and be on the ball less. He expects a lot more off-ball usage. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Raptors
MILJustin GarciaLocked On Bucks0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 20 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host thinks the Bucks are 'probably not' competing in high-level playoff games this year, and 'maybe not' next year. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Bucks
  • Logged The Bucks' home opener is Friday against the Chicago Bulls with a 7 o'clock tip, which the host believes is the same time as World Series Game 1 in Milwaukee. He expects a possible change to the game time. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Bucks
  • Logged Justin agrees on LeVert (likely Caris LeVert) and Nance. He had said earlier in the offseason that LeVert would make the roster but no longer thinks so. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Bucks
  • Logged Justin knows Nance is still eligible for a two-way and believes the Bucs can keep him on one, then upgrade him to a standard contract once a roster spot opens. He is very confident one will open. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Bucks
  • Logged Justin picks Kevin Porter Jr. as the player most likely to be traded this season, pointing to a crowded backcourt and his one-year deal. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Bucks
  • Logged Justin picks Braden Burries (likely Brayden Burries) as most important. He expects Burries' minutes to be spotty for the first weeks or months, then fully expects him to be a staple by February, with plenty of Rollins-Burries backcourts. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Bucks
OKCRylan StilesLocked On Thunder1 came true 2 missed 0 waiting 16 logged3 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Styles now thinks Mara (likely Aday Mara) has played his way into the rotation and will be a real rotation player, not just a rookie project who gets blowout minutes. He says preseason changed his view. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Styles' view: Hartenstein (likely Isaiah Hartenstein) will be, and should be, protected on back-to-backs and three-games-in-four-nights stretches. This is the host's expectation, not a team statement. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Styles expects Chet to lean more toward the four this year (ASR says 'for this year than five') because of the roster, but to still get time at the five, where he is very good. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged The host predicts OKC can have its best offense in franchise history this year because of how many options it has. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Ryland thinks McCain has to be considered for a postseason role. That role could grow or shrink depending on matchups and game flow, but Ryland says there will be one. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Ryland: AJ Mitchell could become a starter. Some advanced metrics suggest an All-Star trajectory, but Ryland calls that a bit of a stretch. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Thunder
PHIKeith PompeyLocked On 76ers0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 18 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Keith says he would be shocked if Bona and Simons don't play, calling Friday's game the last dress rehearsal. 2026-10-15 · Locked On 76ers
  • Logged Keith expects the fit not to be as smooth as everyone wants at the beginning. He says other teams don't want to face the Sixers if it comes together. 2026-10-15 · Locked On 76ers
  • Logged Keith says this suggests LeBron James will do a lot of the ball handling, with Maxey (heard as "Maxie") and Edgecombe (heard as "Vijay Edgecombe"; likely VJ Edgecombe) also handling it. 2026-10-14 · Locked On 76ers
  • Logged Keith predicts that if everybody is healthy, Philon's (heard as "the baron"; likely Labaron Philon Jr.) minutes will be extremely limited this year. 2026-10-14 · Locked On 76ers
  • Logged Keith predicts there will be times when Edgecombe (heard as "vj edgecomb") is not featured, when Simons (heard as "anthony simons"; likely Anfernee Simons) is told to stand in the corner and space the floor, when Embiid is not the offensive focal point, and when Maxey has to spread the ball rather than chase 40. 2026-10-13 · Locked On 76ers
  • Logged Keith feels Jaylen Brown (heard as "Jalen Brown") and Maxey (heard as "maxi") will be the offensive leaders. 2026-10-13 · Locked On 76ers
SACJames HamBluesky · Locked On Kings0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 16 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result The latest on @lockedonkings.bsky.social -- 🏀 STARTERS REVEALED? Kings fall to 0-5 for the preseason, but did we finally see the starting lineup? 🏀 Ben Simmons was the center of the universe 🏀 Six Quick Thoughts youtu.be/D3q3rRabr10?... post 2026-10-17 · Bluesky
  • Logged Host prediction: it feels like it will take five to ten games before the real team is seen in rhythm and in game shape. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Kings
  • Logged Host prediction: he would be surprised if Murray plays 30-plus minutes a night for 82 games, but he thinks Murray can play 72-75 games if the ankle holds up. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Kings
  • Logged Host analysis: Achiuwa has had a pretty good camp, and because he has started every preseason game, the host expects him to be part of the rotation. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Kings
  • Logged Host prediction: the final two-way spot will be highly contested. He thinks Newton (heard as "Tristan Newton") has made his mark, and that Leaky Black, who started this game, will also be in the conversation. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Kings
  • Logged The host says it looks increasingly likely that Simmons will be more than a rotation player: someone coach Doug Christie relies on heavily. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Kings
UTADavid LockeLocked On Jazz0 came true 2 missed 0 waiting 12 logged2 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged David Locke is not optimistic about Phoenix this season. He argued the bottom teams will be stronger because no one is tanking. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Jazz
  • Logged The Jazz play Phoenix tonight. The host expects Phoenix to play all its regulars because it didn't play them all in its last preseason game, but not to game-plan much for Utah. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Jazz
  • Logged The host suspects Scotty Pippen Jr. and Ty Jerome will apply that kind of ball pressure on opening night. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Jazz
  • Logged The host says the Jazz are projected as about a .500 team. He thinks they will win about half their games. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Jazz
  • Logged On listener predictions, the host rates as unlikely: two All-Stars, winning over 45 games, and winning under 38 games (the last 'not by a lot'). He rates Darryn Peterson finishing top three in Rookie of the Year voting as very likely. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Jazz
  • Logged The host says 'maybe' to Ace Bailey finishing top three in Sixth Man of the Year voting. On Hardy finishing top three for Coach of the Year, he says he should if the Jazz win 44-45 games. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Jazz
WASBen StroberLocked On Wizards0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 13 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged A host, likely Ben, predicts the extension will get done this weekend, specifically on Sunday, October 18. He says he doesn't really see a scenario where it doesn't. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged Ben's projection for Coulibaly (likely) is four years and $64M, about $16M a year. AB says that is fair. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged Ben predicts Carrington will have a solid bench role next season as a three-point shooter and backup point guard. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged Ben expects real competition at every position next season and says few players on the roster are definitely starters. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged A host (likely Ben, inferred from turn-taking) says that this offseason the team stops deliberately losing and will be expected to compete and win while still developing. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged Host: adding Trae Young should improve the offense next year, but he was not brought in to be an elite defender, so defense likely remains a weakness. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Wizards
MEMJoe MullinaxLocked On Grizzlies0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 12 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host predicts that Micah Peavy and Murray (heard as "Chris Murray"; likely Kris Murray) are the two most likely to be cut by the October 19 deadline. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged Host says Walter Clayton Jr. and Taylor Hendricks, who came in the Jackson trade with Utah, should make the roster this season, though maybe not long term. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged Host predicts the Suns and Grizzlies will probably be neck and neck for a play-in spot all season. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Waiting on result Both hosts agreed on this projected opening-night starting five: Cedric Coward (heard as "Cedric Howard"), Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells (heard as "Jalen Wells"), Cameron Boozer and Zach Edey (heard as "Zach Eady"). They framed it as what they believe, not as an announced lineup. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged Joe expects the team to play bigger. Once Isaiah Stewart is healthy, he sees Quinten Post (heard as "Quentin Post") as the 11th man, which gets him to an 11-man rotation. He hopes Boozer is used as a bigger combo 3/4. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged Joe thinks the most likely outcome after Peavy and Murray are waived is that Walter Clayton Jr. is next, with two-way player Javon Small converted to take his spot. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Grizzlies
MILCamille DavisLocked On Bucks0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 12 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host expects Burries will probably get fewer touches in shorter stints once games count. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Bucks
  • Waiting on result Host is unsure how much Kam Jones (likely) and Cormac Ryan will play in the regular season given Milwaukee's guard depth. Both are two-way players. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Bucks
  • Logged Host thinks Markovic (likely) will spend a lot of time with the Wisconsin Herd this season. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Bucks
  • Logged Camille predicts Karis Levert (likely Caris LeVert) and Pete Nance will be the two players removed to reach 15. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Bucks
  • Logged Camille picks Tyler Hero (likely Tyler Herro) as the most likely to be traded, citing his contract situation and offensive talent. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Bucks
  • Logged Camille names Ryan Rollins as the player who will emerge as the most important. She cites his two-way play and calls him one of the team's better point-of-attack defenders. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Bucks
MEMDaMichael ColeLocked On Grizzlies0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 13 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged DeMichael agreed with Joe for when Stewart is healthy. If Stewart misses the season opener, he picks Taylor Hendricks as the 11th man. He likes Hendricks at his natural 4 for rim protection, next to Boozer with Post or Edey. He also mentioned Javon Small and Olivier-Maxence Prosper as possible options. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged DeMichael thinks Peavy and Murray are probably on the outside looking in, and that time has probably run out for a couple of players. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged DeMichael predicts that if Jerome is playing really good basketball going into February, he will decline his player option. He says the Grizzlies will have to weigh whether to trade him in February. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged DeMichael doesn't see Jerome getting less than $25M a year on a three-year deal if he keeps playing at his current level. He says a three-year, $60M deal would be a win for the Grizzlies. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged DeMichael is 'pretty high' in confidence that, assuming health, the opening-night starters will be Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells (heard as 'Jalen Wells'), Cedric Coward, Cam Boozer and Zach Edey (heard as 'Eadie'). He calls a change unlikely at this point. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged Cole says Jerome, Boozer and Edey (heard as "Todd Jerome", "Zach Eady") should probably be the team's most impactful players. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Grizzlies
MIAWes GoldbergLocked On Heat0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 12 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Wes predicts that Miami will definitely finish in the top six of the East. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged Wes thinks there is 'a pretty good chance' the Nets game was Giannis's last appearance of the preseason. This is a prediction; no team statement is cited. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged Wes predicts that Wiggins's occasional on-ball pick-and-roll will be an extra option Spoelstra (heard as 'Spoh') can go to, comparing it to Khris Middleton (heard as 'Chris Middleton') with Milwaukee. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged Wes guesses the Heat will keep Richards. In his view they would waive him only to open the 15th spot for a free agent, which he calls too speculative. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged The host guesses the Heat will slow down later in the season even if Spoelstra keeps saying they must push the pace. His reason: with Giannis they do not have to be number one in pace. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged The host is still skeptical the Heat will keep up this pace, but firmly believes they will still be a top-10 pace team. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Heat
ATLBrad RowlandLocked On Hawks0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 10 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host expects the same five to start the Wednesday opener. He hedges that this is not certain because Snyder did not commit to anything long term. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Hawks
  • Logged Based on the preseason, the host expects the opener rotation to be these nine, barring foul trouble, injury or matchups, with Dort at backup power forward. He notes Snyder sometimes expands the rotation to 10. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Hawks
  • Waiting on result The host guesses Dort will play mid-20s minutes per night. He thinks the starters will probably close more often than not, but that Dort will close some games and probably should. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Hawks
  • Logged The host says Flemings has more than earned the backup point guard job and will probably get an expanded version of that role this year, playing early and often. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Hawks
  • Logged Teams must set rosters by 5 p.m. ET Monday, and the Hawks must make at least two cuts before opening night. The host expects Kobe Johnson and Cameron Corhan (likely Cameron Corhen), both on Exhibit 10 deals, to be waived and moved to College Park. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Hawks
  • Logged The host says two-way contract shuffling is always possible but he does not expect it. After the cuts the Hawks would have 15 standard contracts plus 3 two-ways, 18 in total. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Hawks
BOSJohn KaralisLocked On Celtics0 came true 0 missed 2 waiting 9 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Gonzalez read Jalen Brown's spin tendency, stole the ball and dunked. The host predicts Gonzalez will become a really good player. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Celtics
  • Logged Corrales predicts Pritchard will come in around the seven-minute mark of the first quarter, bridge into the second, and anchor the second unit for about five minutes before Tatum and White return. Pritchard would handle the non-Tatum minutes at the start of the second and fourth quarters. He thinks Mazzulla is building Tatum's cardio for full first quarters. Westerholm agrees. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Celtics
  • Logged The host predicts Pritchard will be the first sub who bridges quarters and anchors the second unit early in the 2nd and 4th, overlapping with Tatum before Tatum and White return. He thinks Mazzulla is building Tatum's conditioning so Tatum can play full first quarters. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Celtics
  • Waiting on result The host reads Tatum's full first quarters as Mazzulla building up Tatum's conditioning for that role. He says this means Pritchard will come off the bench to bridge the gap. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Celtics
  • Waiting on result Corrales predicts that Peyton Pritchard (likely Payton Pritchard) will come off the bench to bridge the quarters and anchor the second unit. Westerholm agrees. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Celtics
  • Logged The opening-night lineup Corrales expects: White (likely Derrick White), Scheierman (heard as "shireman"; likely Baylor Scheierman), Paul George, Tatum (heard as "jason tatum"; likely Jayson Tatum) and Mitchell Robinson. He puts an asterisk on George. He started to name Pritchard and then corrected himself. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Celtics
ORLPhilip Rossman-ReichLocked On Magic0 came true 1 missed 2 waiting 8 logged1 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host suspects both Black and Isaac will be available by Wednesday (the opener). 2026-10-16 · Locked On Magic
  • Waiting on result Based on how quickly Jalen Suggs ramped up, the host suspects both Black and Isaac will play Friday, adding 'we'll see.' 2026-10-16 · Locked On Magic
  • Logged The host suspects a Suggs and Paolo (likely Paolo Banchero) pairing is what the Magic will want to use. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Magic
  • Waiting on result The host suspects the Magic will play all their guys Friday and does not think they can afford to rest players, because everyone needs reps in the new system. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Magic
  • Logged The host gives a wide outcome range: about 50 wins, a 43–45-win play-in team, or missing the playoffs. He also says the Magic are capable of being the East's surprise team. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Magic
  • Didn't happen Host expects that Anthony Black, rather than Jalen Suggs, will move to the bench when Franz Wagner (heard as 'Franz Fager') returns, which he says will help the bench a little. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Magic
OKCNick CrainLocked On Thunder0 came true 0 missed 2 waiting 9 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result Crane expects OKC to start this season at full strength, unlike last year, and with a new starter. He adds that they probably won't stay fully healthy. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Crane says OKC got the one seed for the third straight year last year. He thinks this might be the year they don't, and that 2.5 weeks into the season they could be second or third. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Crane thought Stirtz (likely Bennett Stirtz) would have a real role in year one, with his path to minutes being Isaiah Joe's role in the rotation. He thinks that may happen sooner than he first expected. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Crane says the guard minutes will go to Wallace (heard as "Kaysen"; likely Cason Wallace), Mitchell (heard as "AJ"; likely Ajay Mitchell) and McCain. He thinks Stirtz (likely Bennett Stirtz), though a tier below them, will also get a lot of guard minutes, and that the question will be how to get him 9-10 minutes a night. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Crane predicts McCain will finish top five in Thunder history for threes made in a season this year. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Crane predicts OKC finishes as the No. 2 seed in the West with 64 wins, the same as last year, and that the Spurs could win 66 or 68 games. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Thunder
OKCJustin MartinezLocked On Thunder0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 10 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Martinez expects Mitchell (likely Ajay Mitchell) to be heavily involved either way: running the second unit or playing alongside Shea and J-Dub (likely Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams). 2026-10-13 · Locked On Thunder
  • Waiting on result Martinez predicts that even if Mitchell (likely Ajay Mitchell) does not start, he would plug into the starting lineup when others miss time. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Martinez thinks depth may take a hit in the regular season as players learn new roles and rookies figure things out. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Martinez thinks that even with regular-season depth concerns, OKC will comfortably be a top-one or top-two seed. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Martinez predicts J-Dub (likely Jalen Williams) makes All-NBA and All-Defensive. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Martinez expects Shea (likely Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) to bounce back against San Antonio. He notes Shea's best game of that series was Game 7. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Thunder
PHXBenjamin GarciaLocked On Suns0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 10 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host prediction (he says it is not official yet): the Suns are closer to 40 wins than 50. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Suns
  • Logged Garcia predicts Brooks (heard as "Dylan Brooks") will be a much better defender this year. He says Brooks was asked to carry a heavy offensive load last year because of injuries, which hurt his defense. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Suns
  • Logged Garcia says that if the point guard standard is roughly six assists a night as the lead distributor, Green will fail, because he has never done it. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Suns
  • Logged Garcia predicts Oso (likely Oso Ighodaro) will probably win the starting job, because someone has to run pick-and-pop, short-roll and inverted pick-and-rolls with Green. He also notes Oso's improved rim pressure and lob-catching compared with last year. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Suns
  • Logged Garcia feels slightly better about the Suns. Against what he thinks is a 38.5-win FanDuel line, he leans just above .500 (about 42-40) but says he is not ready to make a firm prediction, and the shooting worries him. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Suns
  • Logged Garcia worries that when Brooks (likely Dillon Brooks) returns there won't be enough time to build chemistry before the postseason, and that it could hurt them in a play-in game. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Suns
PORMike RichmanLocked On Blazers0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 10 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host's preseason takeaway: the offense will be ahead of the defense because of the personnel, and the offense could be "straight up good". 2026-10-16 · Locked On Blazers
  • Logged The host predicts 43 wins, plus or minus two. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Blazers
  • Logged The host thinks the Blazers are about the seventh-best team in the West. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Blazers
  • Logged The host predicts Sochan (heard as "Sohan"; likely Jeremy Sochan) will make the team as a no-risk addition, because Portland needs another bigger forward. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Blazers
  • Logged Host's estimate: in a normal regular-season game Avdija (likely Deni Avdija) would play roughly seven or eight more minutes than his 25 here. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Blazers
  • Logged Host says Avdija (likely Deni Avdija) might have a little less usage alongside Morant and needed less usage anyway, since he was asked to do too much last year. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Blazers
MINBen BeeckenLocked On Wolves0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 10 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host thinks Clark (likely Jaylen Clark) and Cody Williams are battling for the 9th through 11th spots. He expects usage to depend on the matchup and on form, and says it is Chris Finch's decision. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged The host expects Cody Williams to be simply an off-ball player on offense during the season. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged The host says there is a chance Cody Williams plays on opening night, but he does not think Williams will be in the regular rotation at first. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged The host expects Isaiah Evans to get plenty of G League opportunity this season. He thinks there is a chance Evans is being discussed as the 10th man next year. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged The host says Zikarsky (heard as 'Rocco Zekarski'; likely Rocco Zikarsky) hasn't looked great in preseason. Even so, he would be very surprised if the Wolves moved on, and he expects Zikarsky to stay on his two-way deal at least through the end of the season. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged The host restates his earlier prediction that the Wolves will be a top-three defense. Beringer (likely Joan Beringer) is part of that case, and the host says if he is wrong about Beringer, the defense won't be top three. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Wolves
GSWMatt KolskyLocked On Warriors0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 9 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result Kolsky said Horford, Draymond and Curry are all relatively healthy right now, but he doesn't think any of them can be counted on for more than about 60 games. Earlier, a host assumed one of the three will miss every other game. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Kolsky doesn't think there is a good chance Melton (likely De'Anthony Melton) re-signs with the Warriors. He believes an extension is limited by Melton's previous contract and that Melton may be out of their price range on the open market. 2026-03-17 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Kolsky expects someone to offer Melton (likely De'Anthony Melton) more than $10 million per season, which he believes is more than the mid-level exception. 2026-03-17 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Kolsky says the odds of Porzingis (likely Kristaps Porzingis) returning are much better than the odds of Melton (likely De'Anthony Melton) returning. 2026-03-17 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Kolsky predicts the odds are that Green's last Warriors game comes within the next few months. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Kolsky would be surprised if Green is traded at this deadline for anyone other than Giannis, but would not be surprised by a trade after the season. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Warriors
WASAbdullah AyubiLocked On Wizards0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 8 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged A co-host said they are optimistic Dybantsa plays in game one against the Bucks. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged Abdullah's win range: a floor of 35 wins, hopefully with both Trae Young and Anthony Davis playing 60+ games, and a ceiling of potentially 45 (he did not want to say 50). He said health is the biggest factor. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged AB says that next year the Wizards will compete with their young players alongside Trae Young (heard as "Trey Young"; likely) and Anthony Davis (heard as "AD"; likely), and that there are no excuses for tanking. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged AB says Ben has named Riley as his breakout candidate for next season. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged AB hopes the Wizards make the play-in next season, especially if they land a top-three pick. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged AB expects a top-three pick this year and says the bare minimum for next season is making the play-in. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Wizards
CHIPat the DesignerLocked On Bulls0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 7 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Asked whether the Bulls pay both Leonard Miller and Jalen Smith, Pat thinks it is one or the other because the position is crowded. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Bulls
  • Waiting on result Pat projects Leonard Miller at about 13 to 15 points per game, more likely around 13, because Miller will come off the bench unless someone gets hurt. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged Pat (inferred) says Hawkins could fit with Modest (likely Matas Buzelis), Leonard Miller and Caleb Wilson. Pat expects little change unless Buddy Heal (likely Buddy Hield) becomes unavailable. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged Pat predicts a lineup of Tre Jones (heard as "Trey Jones"), Buddy Hield (heard as "Buddy Heald") and Norman Powell that can shoot teams out of the gym. He says Tre should be surrounded by shooters. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged Pat thinks the Bulls will have to be very defense-led early in the season. His bench target is four defensively focused players giving about 8 points each, around 32 bench points a night. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged Pat thinks that early this season may be the first time in a long while that Powell is the offensive focal point, with the approach being "get the ball to Norman". He expects Powell to be incredibly consistent for the Bulls. 2026-10-09 · Locked On Bulls
DENRyan BlackburnLocked On Nuggets0 came true 0 missed 2 waiting 6 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Ryan predicted the line-change approach will carry into the regular season. He expects the starting unit to play about 22-27 minutes together per game, in the first and last six minutes of halves. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged Ryan predicted the line-change approach will stop working as intended by about game seven of the regular season. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Waiting on result Ryan said Spencer Jones may or may not be ready for the regular season. If he is, Ryan expects a relative minutes restriction of about 15 minutes per game for the first few games. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Waiting on result Asked whether Alpha Diallo is a lock for the rotation, Ryan said no, but that he is pretty close to a lock if Julian (Strawther) is out to start the season. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged Ryan predicts the no-stagger, all-bench approach might change by game eight of the season. He repeats later that he thinks it will end after game eight. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged Ryan is skeptical of the tanking-reform benefit. He expects other teams to be more ready to play and to use their main players more consistently, especially in the second half of the season. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Nuggets
PHIMarc FarzettaLocked On 76ers0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 7 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Mark predicts Torre will look into it, find a great story, and find no wrongdoing. Keith agrees it 'probably' ends that way. 2026-10-14 · Locked On 76ers
  • Logged Mark expects the real test of sacrifice to come a month or two into the season, when players see their individual numbers dipping from last year. 2026-10-13 · Locked On 76ers
  • Logged Farris predicts, hedged with "I think", that Philon (likely Labaron Philon Jr.) will hit plenty of shots this season. 2026-10-12 · Locked On 76ers
  • Logged Farris predicts the team chemistry sets up what he thinks will be a wildly successful season. 2026-10-12 · Locked On 76ers
  • Logged Mark expects to hear from Nick Nurse before tonight's game. He says that at the absolute best, Embiid might be available. 2026-03-19 · Locked On 76ers
  • Logged Mark expects the George-sized gap to be filled by a mix of players: Watford (heard as 'trended Watford'), VJ Edgecombe and Oubre will each have more good nights. 2026-02-03 · Locked On 76ers
DETKu KhahilLocked On Pistons0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 7 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host prediction (conditional): the Collins small-ball and defense issue is the host's biggest concern for the team; if it continues in the regular season, the Pistons will be in trouble. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Pistons
  • Logged Host prediction (conditional): if Kevin Herter (likely Kevin Huerter) shoots like he did for most of his career, he'll play a lot and probably be the sixth man, and he could matter in the playoffs as a ball handler and shooter. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Pistons
  • Logged Host prediction: there is no longer any question about closing with Jalen Duren (heard as 'Jalen Dern'; likely); he will close every game he plays healthy. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Pistons
  • Logged Host prediction: the All-Star selection probably locks in a max contract for Duren (heard as 'Jalen Dern'; likely) in the offseason. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Pistons
  • Logged Change in host prediction: in a mailbag a week or so earlier he would have bet on the Pistons standing pat. As of February 2 he would bet on them making a move. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Pistons
  • Logged Host puts the odds of a deadline deal at about 60-40, not 70-30 or 80-20, because opposing teams have shown limited interest. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Pistons
DENMatt MooreLocked On Nuggets0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 6 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host puts Strawther's (heard as "Strother") absence at about 20 games and thinks the team will be okay. Elsewhere it is described as the first 20 or so games. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged The host expects to learn about an MRI for Strawther (likely Julian Strawther) sometime, probably Thursday, and says he will make sure there is an update. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged The host said Ryan (Blackburn, his usual co-host) might be right that the 'non-staggering' approach could be done with by game one because they're so short on players. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged Matt's contrarian take on lottery/tanking reform: with fewer teams tanking, Denver will try harder against those opponents, and that will benefit them. He says the team has too often coasted in games like back-to-backs in Memphis. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged Moore projects the Nuggets to finish with 48 to 52 wins. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged Moore worries that if Denver can't show it is within range of a title, KSE could use that to justify ducking the repeater tax, which would mean losing someone important without getting anything back. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Nuggets
SASMatthew TynanLocked On Spurs0 came true 0 missed 2 waiting 4 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host says Gillespie (likely Ja'Kobi Gillespie) is under contract and thinks he could play a major part in what San Antonio does going forward. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Spurs
  • Waiting on result The host still thinks Dylan Harper will come off the bench, while acknowledging he may be wrong. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Spurs
  • Logged The host expects the three guards to play together more often this season, partly because more frontcourt depth can offset the problems of playing small guards together. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Spurs
  • Waiting on result The host predicts Tarris Reed Jr. (heard as "Terrace/Paris Reed") will play right away and be a major factor in the frontcourt. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Spurs
  • Logged The host thinks Quaintance (heard as "jayden quentin's"; likely Jayden Quaintance) will play this year. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Spurs
  • Logged Tynan's projection if Tobias Harris isn't playing on opening night: the same starters as last year, De'Aaron (Fox), Steph (Castle), Devin (Vassell), Julian (Champagnie) and Vic (Wembanyama). 2026-10-08 · Locked On Spurs
MIADavid RamilLocked On Heat0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 6 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged David picks Philadelphia to win the Eastern Conference. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged David agrees Giannis is 'probably' shut down for the rest of the preseason and says that is right, to avoid injury risk. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged David thinks Fontecchio (heard as 'Penteco'; likely Simone Fontecchio) will be part of Miami's rotation. He wonders whether the minutes will be as easy to come by on a deeper roster. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged The co-host thinks Giannis will face some kind of injury. He says carrying 270 pounds on a seven-foot frame is more of a factor than pace. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged The co-host calls Simone (likely Simone Fontecchio) the X factor because Spoelstra values his shooting. He predicts Simone will play a lot early, with minutes possibly cut as the season goes on. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged David says that no news on Giannis is good news, suggesting talks behind the scenes. He expects a Giannis deal to involve several teams rather than a one-for-one trade. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Heat
GSWCharlie WalterLocked On Warriors0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 6 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Chuck thinks the Warriors will have to tread water for most of the first half of the season until Porzingis, Butler and Moody return 'hopefully at some point', or until a trade is made. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Chuck defined treading water as staying around .500 until Butler returns, roughly two and a half months. He does not expect a fast start like past seasons; the goal is to beat teams like Memphis, Sacramento and Milwaukee. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Host Chuck Walter predicts the Warriors go 43-40 this season. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Charlie expects the Warriors to finish 9th or 10th in the West and likely face Oklahoma City if they get through the play-in. 2026-03-17 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged The host says a Giannis trade could happen in the next week or two, or in the offseason when Giannis becomes extension eligible. If it does not happen now, he expects the talk to continue until the offseason. 2026-01-30 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged The host predicts the Clippers will soon be better than the Warriors. 2026-01-30 · Locked On Warriors
CLEDanny CunninghamLocked On Cavs0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 5 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host predicts Harden will be good for Mobley and make him a better screen-setter. His reasoning is that Harden's slower pick-and-roll operation differs from Donovan Mitchell's and Darius Garland's and should get Mobley easy baskets and free runs to the rim. He says this was on display in the scrimmage. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Cavs
  • Logged The host predicts Watson could transform a defense that was respectable but maybe underachieving last year into one that should be top 10, maybe even top 7. He adds that much depends on the perimeter. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Cavs
  • Logged Danny considers Porter Jr. a lock for the rotation. He sees whether Proctor or Thomas (heard as "Malik"; likely Meleek Thomas) also makes it as up for grabs. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Cavs
  • Logged The host is unsure the Cavs will make the starting change this regular season. He would not be surprised if Strus's minutes restriction lasts until near the end of the regular season. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Cavs
  • Logged The host expects the Cavs to handle business against the Bulls and get a much better result, provided their process looks the same as it did Tuesday. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Cavs
HOUJackson GatlinLocked On Rockets0 came true 0 missed 2 waiting 3 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result Host prediction: Adams will play more than Capela's five minutes, because the team will want to get him ('Steve-O') 15 to 20 minutes a night. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged The host's view: Tari Eason's minutes aren't getting crunched. He expects them to be pushed as close to about 30 a game as possible, because Ime Udoka (heard as 'Udoko') loves having him out there. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged The host's view: if Bogdan Bogdanovic stays healthy, a return to his Atlanta sixth-man form is a distinct possibility. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Rockets
  • Waiting on result The host's prediction: in some games VanVleet won't play, and Amen Thompson will be pushed back into the primary-initiator role. No reason for those absences was given. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged Host prediction: he is not confident the Rockets get out of the first round. If they reach the second round, he expects probably a sweep or a gentleman's sweep at best. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Rockets
BKNErik SlaterLocked On Nets0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 5 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host thinks Keon Ellis will keep starting in the regular-season opener on Wednesday and that Mikel Brown Jr. (heard as "Michael") will come off the bench again. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Nets
  • Logged The host expects Mikel Brown Jr. and Demin (heard as "yegor"; likely Egor Demin) to start the large majority of the season together and to close many games together, because the season is about their development. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Nets
  • Logged Host thinks this Nets team will be much better offensively than people give it credit for, and that this will make it more competitive than expected. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Nets
  • Logged The host says there is a very realistic chance the Nets fall outside the top three or top four in the lottery. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Nets
  • Logged Eric says it now seems more likely that MPJ stays with the Nets past the February 5 trade deadline, though either outcome would not surprise him. 2026-02-02 · Locked On Nets
CHANata EdwardsLocked On Hornets0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 4 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Edwards predicts Miller will end up paid more than Thompson. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged Edwards expects Knueppel (heard as "con canipple"; likely Kon Knueppel) to play on opening night. The host agrees: 'big chance, I think.' 2026-10-13 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged Edwards predicts 42 wins and the 10 seed. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Hornets
  • Waiting on result Edwards says 'not a chance' that Steinbach (heard as "Hannah Steinbach"; likely Hannes Steinbach) makes an All-Rookie team, because he thinks Steinbach will start the season in Greensboro. He says Steinbach gathers everything a step slow and questions whether he has the functional strength to be the backup center. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged Edwards thinks that even if Grant Williams is hurt, those minutes go to Salaun (heard as "Tijon"; likely Tidjane Salaun) over Steinbach (heard as "Hannes"; likely Hannes Steinbach), keeping Steinbach in Greensboro longer. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Hornets
MINJack BormanLocked On Wolves0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 5 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Jack predicts DiVincenzo (likely Donte DiVincenzo) will be back by Christmas, about eight months after the Achilles tear, and will play 40 of the roughly 55 games left after that, possibly with games off. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged Jack predicts Edwards will average about 11 three-point attempts per game, a career high. He thinks Finch will want Ant shooting as many threes as possible rather than post and mid-range shots. This is Jack's view, not a coach statement. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged Gobert attempted five threes last season and is described as 0-for-22 in his career. Jack predicts about 10 attempts this season and at least one make. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged Jack put the chance of a Giannis-to-Minnesota deal before the deadline at about 10%, unless Giannis or his agent tells Milwaukee he wants to go to Minnesota. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged Jack said he would be surprised if any Giannis trade happens, and surprised if it ended up being with Minnesota. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Wolves
INDTony EastLocked On Pacers0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 5 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged East expects McConnell and Zubac (heard as "Evita Zubats"; likely Ivica Zubac) to share the floor at times, though not often. He wants to see what chemistry they can build. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Pacers
  • Logged East predicts Haliburton will play again this preseason: maybe not both remaining games, but certainly one. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Pacers
  • Logged East thinks that if Haliburton misses any regular-season time, it would be for a reason completely unrelated to whatever happened in Ames. He cites Haliburton warming up before the Hawks game, moving fine and practicing Monday, and says he has no concern. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Pacers
  • Logged Tony East still probably expects Sheppard (likely Ben Sheppard) to be on the team after the deadline. 2026-02-02 · Locked On Pacers
  • Logged Mathurin (heard as "Ben Matherin"; likely Bennedict Mathurin, not on the roster list) is now named the Pacers player most likely to be traded, but the host is not predicting that he will be. Reasons given: his contract is expiring, younger players behind him are rising, and trade chatter about him has ramped up. 2026-02-02 · Locked On Pacers
LACBKNNYKUnderdog NBAX0 came true 0 missed 4 waiting 0 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result Ty Lue says Isaiah Jackson will begin the season as the Clippers' starting center. Lue "can't remember" the rest of the starting lineup. https://t.co/ghx9Br6KBj post 2026-10-17 · X
  • Waiting on result Fernandez: Mikel Brown Jr. (ankle) will have a minutes restriction for season opener on Wednesday. (via @NYPost_Lewis) post 2026-10-16 · X
  • Waiting on result Shams: Drew Eubanks out indefinitely with torn pectoral muscle. Eubanks to be waived by the Knicks. post 2026-10-15 · X
  • Waiting on result Kristaps Porzingis (health issue) remains out indefinitely "but will be around the team," per @WarriorsPR. https://t.co/6KYQtq37Mc post 2026-10-14 · X
NYKXJLocked On Knicks0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 4 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host predicts the Knicks will be the top East team in odds of reaching the Finals, with the Raptors and Celtics in the tier below. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Knicks
  • Logged Host predicts James Wiseman is a shoo-in to make the final roster. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Knicks
  • Logged Host thinks Toronto's defense is the best any team will throw at the Knicks' offense, and that the Raptors are the team most likely to trouble the Knicks, especially in a second-round matchup. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Knicks
  • Logged Host prediction: McBride (heard as 'Deuce') will be traded, and the host feels very strongly about this. The other host earlier doubted there would be another playoff run with McBride. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Knicks
CHIHaizeLocked On Bulls0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 4 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Hayes predicts transition efficiency will improve a lot if the Bulls clean up finishing at the rim and turnovers. He sees it as something that grows over the first month to month and a half of the season, and something to monitor. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged Hayes expects Buzelis (heard as "Modest Bozellis"; likely Matas Buzelis) to probably be matched up with Memphis's Cedric Coward quite a bit. 2026-10-09 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged Hayes compares Conley to a 'new Javon Carter' and does not expect him to play a big role, noting he hasn't played well. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged Hayes thinks the trade makes it clear that one of Kobe (likely Coby White) or Io (likely Ayo Dosunmu) will be moved, hopefully at this deadline and otherwise in the offseason. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Bulls
LACDarian VaziriLocked On Clippers0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 4 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The Clippers open the season against the Sacramento Kings, whose top player on the list is Domantas Sabonis (heard as 'DeMontis Sabonis') at No. 52. The host says the big story will be 'Acuff versus Wogler' (Wogler likely Keaton Wagler; Acuff unidentified), and hopes Garland looks like the best player on the floor on opening night. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Clippers
  • Logged The host says Rui's career high is 13.8 points per game (2020-21) and that he has never averaged 14. The host predicts Rui will have his best scoring season this year. 2026-10-09 · Locked On Clippers
  • Logged The host's scoring target for Rui shifts during the episode: first 'at least 17' or 'at least 16' points per game without Ingram, later 'at least 15'. 2026-10-09 · Locked On Clippers
  • Logged The host's stat-line prediction for Rui: 15 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. He first said 48/41/83 shooting splits, then revised to 48% from the field, 42% from three and at least 75% from the line. 2026-10-09 · Locked On Clippers
CHADoug BransonLocked On Hornets0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 4 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host thinks Naz Reid (heard as "Nas Reed") will have an uneven period while he figures out his role as a starter alongside all-new teammates. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged Doug predicted the Hornets are not done and will make a move for a big. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged Doug thinks White will be a more consistent scorer than Sexton was. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged Doug thinks the White trade is likely the biggest move they make. He doesn't see a "Jared Allen" move and expects any risk-taking move to come next offseason. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Hornets
SASJeff GarciaLocked On Spurs0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 4 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Prediction: the speaker expects Sohan (possibly Sochan) to be traded, but says fans shouldn't expect much in return. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Spurs
  • Logged A host predicts a Sochan trade (heard as "Sohan"; likely Jeremy Sochan) won't bring a major haul, probably not even a top-level first-round pick. He says Sochan is the only name he expects to move and doesn't expect a blockbuster. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Spurs
  • Logged Jeff thinks the upcoming road trip will help get the team in form and doesn't expect the rotation crunch to be a big problem. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Spurs
  • Logged Host predicts Fox will not make future All-Star teams because of his position and playing next to Wembanyama. Fox has one All-Star appearance from his Sacramento days. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Spurs
HOUBen DuBoseLocked On Rockets0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 4 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Ben predicts the version of DFS (likely Dorian Finney-Smith) everyone expected will show up by the playoffs, or at least by next training camp. He says not to give up on him. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged Ben thinks this summer is the better time for a bigger move. By then the poison pill on Jabari's contract is gone, and VanVleet, Dorian (likely Dorian Finney-Smith) and Adams would no longer be distressed assets because they are expected to report to camp healthy. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged Ben (inferred): on paper the Rockets are set up to be better next year. He expects VanVleet, Adams and a fully healthy Dorian Finney-Smith (not on the roster list) back, plus growth from Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard (heard as "Reid"). 2026-02-04 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged Ben: Amen Thompson (heard as "a man") will get a max or near-max deal this offseason, starting the year after. Ben says the Adams and Finney-Smith long-term deals fit the cap sheet. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Rockets
DALNick AngstadtLocked On Mavericks0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 3 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host prediction: a Flagg breakout season is coming. The host thinks Flagg's counting stats and efficiency will go up and that he will become an All-Star. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Mavericks
  • Logged The host thinks there is a high probability that Risacher (heard as 'Reese's Shea'; likely Zaccharie Risacher) starts on opening night. He sees it as part of a season focused on developing younger players. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Mavericks
  • Logged Nick thinks the trade will not change the Mavericks much this season: Russell, Exum and Davis were not playing, and Hardy was barely playing even though the team badly needed guards and shooting. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Mavericks
OKCTyler JonesLocked On Thunder0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 3 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Tyler: he does not think OKC can win a championship without J-Dub (likely Jalen Williams). If J-Dub takes about a round to get up to speed, Tyler is confident the team can get by with McCain and AJ (likely Ajay Mitchell) stepping up. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Tyler: unless SGA somehow fails to reach the 65-game threshold, the MVP is his for the taking. Ryland expects Luka to settle in as a clear number two. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Tyler, admitting he may be oversimplifying, thinks Wallace could take over Lou Dort's (likely Luguentz Dort) starting shooting guard role next to SGA long-term. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Thunder
NOPJake MadisonLocked On Pelicans0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 3 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host assumes Sadiq Bey (likely Saddiq Bey) will get an extension this offseason, saying Troy Weaver loves him. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Pelicans
  • Logged The host imagines the team and Zion Williamson will at least hold extension talks this offseason, saying Zion is showing he's healthy and able to stay on the court, though availability is always the issue with him. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Pelicans
  • Logged The host thinks Murray is the likely casualty if the team needs to shed salary, because extensions for Queen and Fears will get expensive quickly. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Pelicans
DENSwipaLocked On Nuggets1 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 2 logged1 of 20 settled to rank
  • Came true Host prediction: Jokic will play against the Knicks on the back-to-back and won't miss any more games. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged The host expects Jokic to be more assertive and have a much better game against Detroit, with Jalen Duren guarding him, and Murray to have a better shooting night. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged The host predicts a Nuggets win over Detroit and says a 3-0 trip wouldn't shock him, citing Braun (heard as 'Christian Brown') and Jokic being back. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Nuggets
ORLJason BeedeBluesky0 came true 0 missed 2 waiting 0 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result Breaking News: #Magic forward Noah Penda suffered a partially torn right hamstring during Friday’s preseason vs. the Heat, the @orlandosentinel.com has learned. Penda’s return will depend on how he responds to treatment, but he’s expected to miss significant time, I’m told. post 2026-10-17 · Bluesky
  • Waiting on result #Magic coach Sean Sweeney said Anthony Black (right ankle sprain) was a full participant at shootaround. When I asked Sweeney if he expects Black to be available tonight, he replied: “We’re just going to keep ramping up and then we'll see what makes the most sense for him.” post 2026-10-16 · Bluesky
CHAWalker MehlLocked On Hornets0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 2 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host's view: the rookies look good offensively and can be relied on in a pinch. He wonders whether they will show their full value mainly in the second half of the season. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged Host's projection: Salaun (likely Tidjane Salaun) probably won't work out for the Hornets, though he might. He could still become a three-point-shooting big who adds physicality. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Hornets
UTARon BooneLocked On Jazz0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 2 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Ron Boone predicted Ace Bailey will be special. He hopes Bailey reaches 20-plus minutes a game and contends for Sixth Man of the Year, and thinks he will need 20-plus minutes. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Jazz
  • Logged Boone expects Sensabaugh's role to be spotty. Some nights he may be the best player on the floor, especially off the bench. Boone agreed the system will need to change next year. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Jazz
SASTom OrsbornBluesky0 came true 0 missed 2 waiting 0 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result Devin Vassell on Spurs' three-guard starting lineup: "You don't know who to pick up. It's Fox, it's Dylan, it's Steph. We have five ball handlers that can come down and attack the basket and make a play. I think it's going to be tough for other teams." post 2026-10-15 · Bluesky
  • Waiting on result With Spurs forward Julian Champagnie getting tonight off to rest, it's a good time to note that his streak of 185 consecutive regular-season games played is the second-longest active streak in the league. The last time he sat out a regular-season game was on March 3, 2024. post 2026-10-15 · Bluesky
MINParker FoxLocked On Wolves0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 2 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Parker revises his earlier expectation of a slow start: based on the preseason, he now thinks the Wolves will start hot. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged Parker predicts a split: win against Portland on Friday, a hard fight from Boston without Edwards. Jack says he is aligned with Julia and Parker. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Wolves
OKCDerek ParkerLocked On Thunder0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 2 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Derek's short-term expectation for McCain is an Isaiah Joe-type role, as another shooting weapon. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Derek thinks McCain could reach starter level with improvement (pick-and-roll, defense, consistent shooting), but probably not for the next one to two years. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Thunder
HOUBrandon ScottLocked On Rockets0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 2 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Brandon says how Jabari Smith Jr. plays down the stretch and especially in the playoffs will largely decide whether the Rockets keep or trade his contract this offseason. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged Brandon: even with those moves, he sees the Rockets outside the top couple of Western seeds, probably a third seed at best and a sixth or seventh seed at worst. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Rockets
PHIKyle NeubeckBluesky0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 0 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result VJ Edgecombe is OUT tonight in addition to previously reported absences for Simons, Barlow, Bona, etc. post 2026-10-16 · Bluesky
DALIsaac HarrisLocked On Mavericks0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 1 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Isaac says the conversation has fully shifted and he would not be shocked at all if Powell makes the final roster. He also says he hasn't talked to anyone over the past week about it. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Mavericks
DALMarc SteinX0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 0 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result I’m told the Moussa Cissé ankle injury is not regarded as serious but the Mavericks have opted to have him sit out tonight’s second half as a precaution. https://t.co/lyhPSnIc9D post 2026-10-15 · X
SASJeff McDonaldBluesky0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 0 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result Kornet, Champagnie, Keldon Johnson out for Spurs tonight for rest reasons. Spurs expect to roll out as close to a full dress rehearsal Friday against Kings, per Mitch Johnson post 2026-10-14 · Bluesky
BOSTom WesterholmLocked On Celtics0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 1 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Westerholm expects to see a lot of Cenac (heard as "Senac"; likely Chris Cenac Jr.) in Maine (the G League) and not much of him in Boston. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Celtics
MINJulia DanielsLocked On Wolves0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 1 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Julia predicts a win over Portland and a loss to Boston. She expects strong minutes from Dosunmu (heard as "Iowa"; likely Ayo Dosunmu), who is now starting and getting more minutes than ever. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Wolves
GSWKylen MillsLocked On Warriors0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 1 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Kylan's own view is that the 6th seed is out of the question, but she is "pretty sure" a 7th-place finish is still possible. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Warriors
SASCasey VieraLocked On Spurs0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 1 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host prediction: the Spurs will probably not make this many threes in a playoff game. The host described the team as streaky and inconsistent from three, and nearly unstoppable when the shots fall. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Spurs
SASDevin BrownLocked On Spurs0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 1 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Devin says Mitch will have problems in the second half of the season if Harper keeps playing the way he is, because of the competition with Fox for minutes. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Spurs

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DETLocked On Pistonsspeaker not identified · hosts: Ku Khahil, Jake Riepma1 came true 0 missed 4 waiting 29 logged1 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host's realistic ceiling: a hard-fought second-round loss. He would only change that if there is outlier development, such as Thompson's offense or Duren carrying his driving into the playoffs. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Pistons
  • Logged The host predicts that with the big three on the floor, Thompson will be used more as a point forward who sets up the offense. He expects Thompson to take more shots in other games. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Pistons
  • Logged Conditional prediction: if this off-ball usage holds in the regular season, the host thinks it will lead to Cunningham's most efficient season. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Pistons
  • Logged Host caveat: it won't look this good every game. Expect games where Thompson turns it over more, Cunningham misses shots, or Duren is less effective at the rim. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Pistons
  • Logged The host's realistic box-score target for Thompson (likely Ausar Thompson) is about 14 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds per game. He says 40% from three or 20 points a game is not the expectation. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Pistons
  • Logged The host says Jenkins (heard as "Danis"; likely Daniss Jenkins) will be the backup point guard at the start of the season, and probably for most or all of it. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Pistons
ORLLocked On Magicspeaker not identified · hosts: Philip Rossman-Reich0 came true 0 missed 7 waiting 26 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result Paolo (Banchero) played 26 minutes. The host predicts he will play six to eight more minutes per game in the regular season. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Magic
  • Logged On Penda (garbled 'No appendage', possibly Noah Penda): the player sat a week and a half with a hamstring issue early in camp, came back, played well and tweaked it again. The host thinks he will sit again and won't return until November. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Magic
  • Logged The host expects the Magic to be top 10 in defense and around the league midpoint in offensive rating. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Magic
  • Waiting on result The host suspects Anthony Black will play in Wednesday's opener unless there's a setback. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Magic
  • Logged The host sees no reason Jonathan Isaac wouldn't play, and says with Penda out he might play Wednesday. The ASR also reads 'He wouldn't be available Wednesday,' which seems to contradict this. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Magic
  • Logged The host expects the preseason three-point numbers to drop and not fully carry over. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Magic
DALLocked On Mavericksspeaker not identified · hosts: Nick Angstadt, Isaac Harris, Slightly Biased0 came true 0 missed 2 waiting 30 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The hosts expect Santi Aldama to join the rotation when he returns. He adds the offensive variety May wants but no defensive impact. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Mavericks
  • Logged The hosts expect Morez Johnson to play a solid chunk of minutes because of his rebounding and defense. Some compare his potential to a versatile rookie defender ('CMB') who could offer small-ball five minutes. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Mavericks
  • Logged A host stays away from playoff talk because a lot has to go right. He suggests the expectation should be the play-in; the transcript says 'Playing', which may be a mistranscription of 'play-in'. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Mavericks
  • Logged A host's projected rotation: Flagg, Irving, Washington, Gafford, 'Reese Shea' (likely Risacher) and Christie, plus Naji Marshall, Morez Johnson Jr., de Larrea and probably Sasser. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Mavericks
  • Logged A host expects Aldama to join the rotation once back. He adds the offensive variety Dusty May wants but brings little on defense. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Mavericks
  • Logged A host avoided playoff talk, saying a lot has to go right; making the play-in would be great and is where expectations should be. ('Playing' is likely ASR for 'play-in'.) 2026-10-17 · Locked On Mavericks
BKNLocked On Netsspeaker not identified · hosts: Erik Slater0 came true 0 missed 7 waiting 22 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host thinks Mikel (likely Mikel Brown Jr.) and Yegor (likely Egor Demin) will be the Nets' next starting backcourt of the future. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Nets
  • Logged Host thinks Yegor's (likely Egor Demin) ceiling is roughly a lower-level All-Star. He says the limited explosiveness and self-creation make All-NBA unlikely. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Nets
  • Logged Host thinks Michael (likely Mikel Brown Jr.) can play off the ball as a pretty high-level catch-and-shoot three-point shooter, and can be better defensively than he showed at Louisville. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Nets
  • Waiting on result Host predicts Mikel (likely Mikel Brown Jr.) will still play a ton, and that the Nets will start him sooner rather than later. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Nets
  • Waiting on result Host expects the guard rotation to start the year to be Yegor, Mikel, Nolan and Keon (likely Demin, Brown Jr., Traore, Ellis). He says Keon will play as a better shooter and defender than Terrence, Ben and Drake. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Nets
  • Logged Host predicts every Nets standard-contract player will get a stretch of consecutive games at some point this season. He leaves the length of that leash as the open question. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Nets
SACLocked On Kingsspeaker not identified · hosts: James Ham0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 25 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host thinks this is probably the opening-night starting five, but says there is still time for Doug Christie to change the lineup. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Kings
  • Logged The host predicts the starters are on pace for 30-35 minutes when the regular season starts. He cautions that their minutes need watching because several have not played much. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Kings
  • Logged The host says the first 20 games are much easier than last season and include winnable games; failing to take advantage would mean serious trouble. He says the Clippers don't project to be very good. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Kings
  • Logged It is still undecided whether Payton (heard as "Alfred Payton"; likely Elfrid Payton) gets the 15th opening-day roster spot. The host thinks there is a good chance he won't. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Kings
  • Waiting on result Raynaud (likely Maxime Raynaud) is expected to miss at least the first week, and the expectation is he might be out longer after his re-examination. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Kings
  • Logged Host says there is a good chance LaVine (heard as "Levine"; likely Zach LaVine), Hunter, Acuff (heard as "A-cuff") and Ben Simmons play against the Spurs. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Kings
BOSLocked On Celticsspeaker not identified · hosts: John Karalis, Tom Westerholm0 came true 1 missed 2 waiting 23 logged1 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host says Hugo Gonzalez makes the most of his chances and will become a really good player. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Celtics
  • Logged Host says four of those five starters will be cut on Saturday, then either assigned to the Maine Celtics G League team or released to sign elsewhere, possibly overseas. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Celtics
  • Logged The host predicted that Ugo (likely Hugo Gonzalez) will be a really, really good player because he makes the most of his opportunities. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Celtics
  • Logged The host thinks the Celtics hit on Baylor, Ugo, Senac and Dylan Mitchell (likely Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez, Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell). He predicted Mitchell will be really good. He also disputed the claim that Brad Stevens doesn't draft well. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Celtics
  • Logged The preseason ends Friday night at Philadelphia. The host expects the 76ers to play their regulars while Boston plays mostly young or depth players. He thinks the Celtics' three-game winning streak and perfect preseason will likely end. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Celtics
  • Logged The hosts expect Boston to be hard to score on because of its personnel and Mazzulla, not because of the preseason. They also say the team will not keep averaging 16 steals, which would be seven more than last season's league leader. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Celtics
CLELocked On Cavsspeaker not identified · hosts: Danny Cunningham0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 23 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host predicts the Cavs will win 50-plus games but not 55-plus. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Cavs
  • Logged The host would be surprised if the Sixers won more games than the Cavs this year. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Cavs
  • Logged The host thinks Boston will probably have a better regular-season record than the Cavs. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Cavs
  • Logged The host's East top six, explicitly not in order: Boston, New York, Cleveland, Indiana, Philly and Toronto. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Cavs
  • Logged The host thinks the Watson acquisition will be a big game changer for Cleveland. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Cavs
  • Logged Host prediction: playing with James Harden, Mobley will get perhaps the best looks of his career and needs to capitalize on them better. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Cavs
LACLocked On Clippersspeaker not identified · hosts: Darian Vaziri0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 20 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host says this lineup could be the opening-night starting lineup, but Kris Dunn (heard as "Chris Dunn") could instead start in place of Keaton Wagler. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Clippers
  • Logged The host isn't sure whether Baba Miller should play instead of Brook Lopez. He thinks Miller could give more than Lopez on offense, and says not to be surprised if Miller is in the rotation by season's end. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Clippers
  • Logged The host expects the team to play at a much faster, more fan-friendly pace this season than the half-court style of the James Harden years. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Clippers
  • Logged The host says Garland looks very healthy and predicts an All-Star season for him. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Clippers
  • Logged The host is optimistic that Hachimura will have a career year in an increased role. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Clippers
  • Logged Host's prediction: if Wagler makes his shots, it seems he will have a very successful season. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Clippers
HOULocked On Rocketsspeaker not identified · hosts: Jackson Gatlin, Brandon Scott, Ben DuBose0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 20 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host prediction: Udoka (heard as 'Emei'; likely Ime Udoka) probably won't settle on his real 9- or 10-man rotation until 20 to 25 games into the season. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged Host prediction: there may be stretches of a week or two where Bogdanovich (heard as 'Bogey') plays only 5 to 9 minutes a game, with bigger roles in some situations. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged The host predicts VanVleet plays between 65 and 70 games (over the 64.5 line). He says 60 games after an ACL injury would be a solid result. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged Amen Thompson (likely) averaged 2.1 stocks (steals plus blocks) per game last season. The host says the line should have been set at 3 or 3.5. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged The host hopes three-point volume goes up (past the 35.5 per game line), pointing to VanVleet's return as a high-volume shooter and to Marcus Smart. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Rockets
  • Logged The host says that on paper the team should be a top-five offense, citing VanVleet's return, the addition of Marcus Smart, Durant, Sengun (likely), Sheppard (likely) and Bogdanovic (heard as "Bogdanovich"; likely Bogdan Bogdanovic). 2026-10-14 · Locked On Rockets
LALLocked On Lakersspeaker not identified · hosts: Andy Kamenetzky, Brian Kamenetzky0 came true 1 missed 1 waiting 15 logged1 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host prediction: if this is the lineup Redick would have started in the first preseason game, there is at least a reasonable chance it is the opening-night lineup. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Lakers
  • Logged Host prediction: unless he is still on a minutes restriction for the opener, the host would be pretty stunned if Ziaire Williams (likely) is not a starter. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Lakers
  • Logged Host prediction: Mamukelashvili (likely) has played about 20 minutes a night in the preseason. His minutes will almost certainly go up to 25 to 30, especially if he keeps playing like this. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Lakers
  • Logged Host prediction: he would be surprised if the same three players remain the Lakers' two-way players all season. He mentions possibly adding a guard or an ascending G League-type center, but concedes it's possible they stay. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Lakers
  • Logged Prediction: the host expects Friday to bring the first live game action with the big three of Luka, Reaves and Kessler together, presumably for about a half. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Lakers
  • Waiting on result Prediction: one host is still inclined to think Williams (likely Ziaire Williams) wins the starting spot. He points to Williams' length and athleticism fitting the defensive pressure. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Lakers
CHILocked On Bullsspeaker not identified · hosts: Haize, Pat the Designer0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 17 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged A host thinks Zach Collins and Jalen Smith could both be candidates to be gone by the trade deadline. He says he was shocked when the Bulls signed Collins and kept Smith. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged A host says Norman Powell will probably get the biggest scoring opportunity of his career. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged A host predicts Giddey will easily score 12 to 14 points per game. He adds that if Giddey is around 10 points per game, the Bulls probably have a top-eight offense because everyone else is scoring. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged A host thinks the Bulls will mainly use Powell as a three-point shooter during the season, though he can also get to the rim and score in the mid-range. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged A host said that if Essengue (likely Noa Essengue) gets minutes, this defensive role is how he will be used. The host added that he is not saying Essengue will get a lot of minutes. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Bulls
  • Logged Asked which of Swain, Essengue and Sellers will play the most NBA minutes this season, a host picked Essengue (likely Noa Essengue), partly because of urgency to figure out a high draft pick. The host called Sellers (likely Jaylin Sellers) the odd man out. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Bulls
UTALocked On Jazzspeaker not identified · hosts: David Locke, Ron Boone0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 16 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host predicts that in most situations the closer probably won't be Markkanen (heard as 'Lowry'; likely) or Jackson (heard as 'Jaron'; likely), but George (heard as 'Key'; likely Keyonte George) or Ace Bailey. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Jazz
  • Logged Host's projection: Ace Bailey at -1.2 and Peterson (heard as 'Darren'; likely Darryn Peterson) at -1 in offensive efficiency. He calls this a killer for the offense. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Jazz
  • Logged Host currently ranks the Jazz offense 8th in the Western Conference, tied with Golden State, if both young players are negative. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Jazz
  • Logged Host predicts Jackson (heard as 'Jaron'; likely Jaren Jackson Jr.) will have a monster offensive year in the Jazz system, and Sensabaugh (heard as 'Bryce Sensaba'; likely) will get a little better. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Jazz
  • Logged Host's likely scenario: the young players aren't efficient, and the Jazz are the 7th or 8th best offense in the West, around 13th in offense and 23rd in defense overall, 'kind of meh' but much better and battling. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Jazz
  • Logged Host's third question: for the Jazz to be great, one of the young players will have to 'super surprise'. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Jazz
ATLLocked On Hawksspeaker not identified · hosts: Brad Rowland, Tenitra Batiste, Deshaun Tate0 came true 0 missed 2 waiting 14 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host thinks Flemings will be a long-term starter. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Hawks
  • Waiting on result The host says one of the Hawks' starting candidates (Dort, McCollum or Alexander-Walker, heard as "McKeel") will come off the bench. His current starting projection is the five excluding Dort. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Hawks
  • Waiting on result The host still expects last year's five starters to start: McCollum, Alexander-Walker (heard as "Nikhil"), Daniels, Jalen Johnson and Okongwu (heard as "Okonwu"). He says the lineup may not be known until the opener in Orlando. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Hawks
  • Logged For Friday in Dallas, the host's best guess is that one or two players sit and the rest play about 27–28 minutes, not 30-plus. Full roughly 35-minute workloads probably start at the opener in Orlando. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Hawks
  • Logged The host names McCollum, now 35, as a regression candidate only because of age. He expects the Hawks will almost surely have him play a bit less. He adds that McCollum's three-point shooting may rise after he shot below his baseline with Atlanta. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Hawks
  • Logged The host names possible improvement areas: Jalen Johnson getting more efficient after a less efficient season, and Dyson Daniels' three-point shooting. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Hawks
MINLocked On Wolvesspeaker not identified · hosts: Ben Beecken, Jack Borman, Luke Inman, Parker Fox, Julia Daniels0 came true 0 missed 2 waiting 13 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host predicts Edwards' assist numbers will not really drop even though he handles the ball less. His reason: last year Edwards' passes often became hockey assists against defenses in rotation. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged The host's guess for the preseason finale: the Wolves will either play no starters, or play them for about the first quarter (maybe the first half) and then sit them. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Wolves
  • Waiting on result Host guesses the starters will not play as much in Friday's preseason game in Chicago. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged Host thinks the Wolves will have a very dynamic offense; he will give official predictions next week. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Wolves
  • Waiting on result Host projects Beringer (heard as 'Baron J') to average about 18 minutes, with Gobert playing about 30 a game. He says Beringer will not play alongside Gobert, at least to start the season, unless he quickly develops a jumper. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Wolves
  • Logged Host says there is a real chance Beringer (heard as 'Baron J') averages about as many points as Gobert in significantly fewer minutes, thanks to offensive rebounds and putbacks. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Wolves
PORLocked On Blazersspeaker not identified · hosts: Mike Richman2 came true 0 missed 2 waiting 11 logged2 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result Host prediction: Ja Morant and Damian Lillard will play a lot together and will probably start, at least for the first five or six games. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Blazers
  • Logged Host prediction: the 10-man group from the first half of preseason game one vs. Golden State will pretty much be the group on opening night and in the early games, assuming no foul trouble or health issues. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Blazers
  • Waiting on result Host prediction: the Blazers will start the same five they started in preseason, at least to begin the season: Ja Morant, Lillard (heard "Damian Lord"), Camara (heard "Tumani Kamara"; likely Toumani Camara), Avdija (heard "Denny Avdia"; likely Deni Avdija), and Clingan (heard "Donovan Klingin"; likely Donovan Clingan). 2026-10-12 · Locked On Blazers
  • Logged Host prediction: he wouldn't be surprised to see a lot of backups against the London Lions because it is lower-level competition and the first game of a back-to-back. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Blazers
  • Logged Host prediction: the plan for Potter is simply to shoot threes, as he did for the last two and a half years in "Atlanta" (as heard). The host calls this a pretty likely outcome. Alternatively, the need for another shooter could be solved by Krejci (heard "Vite Kregi") turning back into the shooter he has long been. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Blazers
  • Logged Host's prediction: the Warriors are probably headed for 10th, and Portland is now comfortably the 9 seed. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Blazers
GSWLocked On Warriorsspeaker not identified · hosts: Charlie Walter, Kylen Mills, Matt Kolsky0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 13 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Lendeborg has shot close to 40% from three in preseason on catch-and-shoot looks. Kerr has called him a good shooter. Luca projects 4 to 6 three-point attempts per game this season. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Evans projects Lendeborg to take between four and six three-pointers a game this season. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Evans expects little public information about Porzingis's condition until the team is comfortable releasing it. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Kerr once called Lendeborg a good shooter. Evans thinks he isn't a great shooter yet but could be a reasonable spot-up threat taking roughly four to six threes a game. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Evans expects little public information on Porzingis's condition until there is a 'comfortable presentation'. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Warriors
  • Logged Evans thinks it's not out of the question that Lendeborg takes 'between four and six a game' this year. From the spot-up shooting context, this presumably means three-point attempts, but the shot type is not explicitly stated. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Warriors
DENLocked On Nuggetsspeaker not identified · hosts: Matt Moore, Ryan Blackburn, Swipa0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 11 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result Spencer Jones is coming back from a hamstring strain. A host thinks, or at least hopes, he will be on a minutes restriction and managed carefully at the start of the season. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged A host (speaker unclear) predicted the starters will play well, the bench will have bad nights, and starters will come back in early and end up playing 35 minutes 'a fair amount'. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged A host (speaker unclear) expects Adelman (heard as "adam") to be more locked in during his second year. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged The host thinks Jokic is headed for a career season if he avoids last year's injuries. He also predicts averages of 28 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged The host predicts Murray will repeat last year at about 24-25 points and 6-7 assists, or possibly 22 points and 7.5-8 assists depending on how the offense is run. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Nuggets
  • Logged Outlook: the next seven or eight games look very winnable, and Denver should be favored in all of them. The next game is against the Raptors on Friday. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Nuggets
TORLocked On Raptorsspeaker not identified · hosts: Sean Woodley0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 12 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged A speaker (probably Woodley) said a healthy Poeltl (heard as "purdle") will help unlock the pick-and-roll. He expects the team to probably remain a bottom-10 three-point volume team. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Raptors
  • Logged Someone (speaker unclear, probably the guest) says they picked the Raptors as the 3-seed in the East, behind the Celtics and Knicks. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Raptors
  • Logged Host's hottest take: there is a very real case that the Raptors can be the 1-seed in the East this season. 2026-10-09 · Locked On Raptors
  • Logged Host thinks the defense will win the Raptors a lot of games whether Kawhi plays or not. 2026-10-09 · Locked On Raptors
  • Logged Host predicts a top-10 offense with Kawhi, and a much better transition game with a team that runs a lot. 2026-10-09 · Locked On Raptors
  • Logged Host predicts Murray-Boyles (heard 'colin murray boils'; likely Collin Murray-Boyles) has a real shot at Sixth Man of the Year as a super sub who closes games and plays close to 30 minutes a night. 2026-10-09 · Locked On Raptors
NOPLocked On Pelicansspeaker not identified · hosts: Jake Madison0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 11 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host prediction, hedged: he does not think Fears will be relegated to a smaller role, but Queen (heard as 'queen'; likely Derik Queen) might be. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Pelicans
  • Logged The Pelicans open the season against the Indiana Pacers, after Tyrese Halliburton 'kind of talking smack'. The host guarantees the team will be motivated by those comments. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Pelicans
  • Waiting on result Host prediction: Fears's (likely Jeremiah Fears) three-point shot will lock him into the starting lineup alongside Zion, where he needs to be a catch-and-shoot spacer. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Pelicans
  • Logged Host view: Fears (likely Jeremiah Fears) may be a borderline starter who contributes to winning in year two, which the host calls somewhat rare. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Pelicans
  • Logged The host wouldn't be shocked if Jordan Poole starts. He thinks Poole is earning Mosley's trust by trying on defense and that a bigger role could be coming. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Pelicans
  • Logged The host says Mosley (heard as "Jamal Mosley"; likely Jamahl Mosley) is starting to work out the opening-night rotation. He does not expect it to show in the final two preseason games. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Pelicans
PHXLocked On Sunsspeaker not identified · hosts: Benjamin Garcia0 came true 0 missed 4 waiting 8 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Waiting on result Host's projected bench lineup: Gillespie (heard as "Colin Gillespie"; likely Collin Gillespie), Luke Kennard, Jalen Green, Maluach (heard as "Mala Watch"; likely Khaman Maluach) and Ryan Dunn. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Suns
  • Logged Host predicts that opponents will play drop coverage and zone, sag off to protect the paint, and dare the Suns to shoot. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Suns
  • Waiting on result Host's opinion: Fleming (likely Rasheer Fleming) has fallen out of the rotation and will be a DNP-coach's decision for a while. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Suns
  • Logged Host thinks Reath (heard as "Duop Reith"; likely Duop Reath) will be cut outright and is the odd man out. Reath was the only player with a worse plus-minus than Fleming in this game. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Suns
  • Waiting on result Silly says he believes Ryan Dunn will be "like the starter" because of how well "they" believe he will defend. He also notes there have been only about three preseason games. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Suns
  • Waiting on result Voida predicts Oso (likely Oso Ighodaro) will start a lot of games this season, mainly because of chemistry, and says he fits the first-team offense better. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Suns
WASLocked On Wizardsspeaker not identified · hosts: Ben Strober, Abdullah Ayubi0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 10 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host's prediction: the team will be at its best when George (likely Kyshawn George) and Dybantsa (likely AJ Dybantsa) are both going, and the host expects that to hold through the regular season. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged On who will lead the team in scoring, a host said Davis has taken the bulk of the shots so it is hard to imagine anyone else. The host added that George (likely Kyshawn George) could be right up there. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged Asked whether Middleton (likely Khris Middleton) will get more minutes than Champagnie (heard as "J.C.") early on, the host said it seems likely. The host cited how much the team talked him up this preseason. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged A host predicted the team will be better than 17 wins and said play-in expectations are fair after four preseason games. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged A host could see the Wizards finishing anywhere from 7th to 10th in the East, most likely in the play-in tournament. Earlier, a host called the play-in a very achievable goal. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Wizards
  • Logged Ben believes this will be Coulibaly's best NBA season. AB is more skeptical and says that if it's not this year, he doesn't know when. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Wizards
SASLocked On Spursspeaker not identified · hosts: Matthew Tynan, Jeff Garcia, Casey Viera, Devin Brown0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 11 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host says he cannot imagine Johnson (likely Keldon Johnson) not being in San Antonio in some capacity. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Spurs
  • Logged The host predicts the Spurs will "go for" a win in their last couple of preseason games. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Spurs
  • Logged Corey Mose predicts the Spurs will reach 60 wins. He says Wembanyama (heard as "Wimby") sets the expectation and the schedule favors them. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Spurs
  • Logged Phoenix is 7th, 2.5 games behind Denver for 6th and 4.5 ahead of the Clippers for 8th. The host thinks the Spurs' first-round opponent will probably be the play-in winner between the Suns and Clippers. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Spurs
  • Logged Prediction: the Spurs will work the waiver wire after the deadline, with about $5.6 million available to spend. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Spurs
  • Logged Game picks: one speaker takes the Spurs by about five ('but barely'); another takes the Spurs by three. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Spurs
MEMLocked On Grizzliesspeaker not identified · hosts: Joe Mullinax, DaMichael Cole0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 8 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged Host prediction, hedged with "potentially": Ty Jerome, Pippen (heard as "Scotty Pippen Jr."; likely Scotty Pippen Jr.) and Edey (heard as "Zach Eadie"; likely Zach Edey) may play in the Hornets finale through the third quarter. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Waiting on result Hedged with "potentially": Edey (heard as "Zach E"; likely Zach Edey) and Quinten Post (heard as "Quentin Post") may be available for the Hornets finale. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged Ty Jerome and Cam Spencer have not played together in preseason, and the host predicts they won't share the floor much. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged Host prediction: the team will be good through three quarters, and fourth-quarter play will decide its trajectory. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged Host prediction: the high end is 40-plus wins, and even at the low end the team goes over FanDuel's 29.5. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Grizzlies
  • Logged The host expects Kyle Anderson to fill minutes and serve as a veteran presence, but he does not see him staying long-term. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Grizzlies
INDLocked On Pacersspeaker not identified · hosts: Tony East0 came true 0 missed 1 waiting 7 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host thinks Toppin (heard as "Obi Tobin") will get the lion's share of backup center minutes in the opener at New Orleans next week. He has no clue who they would turn to for a true big in foul trouble. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Pacers
  • Logged The host thinks Slawson (heard as "Slauson") will be more of a specialist than a needed player if he doesn't make shots, though his defense remains pesky. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Pacers
  • Logged The Pacers must cut down their roster before salaries start counting on Monday. The host expects many teams, the Pacers included, to make multiple cuts on Saturday. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Pacers
  • Waiting on result Tyler expects Zubac (heard as 'Zoo's') to take the bulk of the center minutes. He thinks the backup center spot will be fluid and could go by matchup if Nance and Huff are both healthy, and that Huff will have a decent role, though he isn't sure Huff will play more than Nance. 2026-10-16 · Locked On Pacers
  • Logged The host thinks Nesmith will keep playing the rest of the season to build rhythm for next season after being in and out so much this year. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Pacers
  • Logged Zubac (likely Ivica Zubac) keeps missing hook shots that he made 50-60% of the time with the Clippers. The host expects them to start falling. 2026-03-18 · Locked On Pacers
NYKLocked On Knicksspeaker not identified · hosts: Gavin Schall, XJ0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 8 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host has a feeling the Raptors will blitz ball handlers at half court and use their length against the Knicks in the regular season. He allowed that they may have done it here only because the Knicks played their bench. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Knicks
  • Logged Big-man roster decision: everyone expects Wiseman to be 'the pick', but the host wouldn't be totally stunned if it were Drew Eubanks. He still thinks Wiseman's upside justifies keeping him, and that you'd probably take Wiseman over Eubanks even now. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Knicks
  • Logged The host cites an offseason prediction he made with co-host XJ: the Raptors would be the most difficult team for the Knicks. He says this game supported it, with heavy caveats because the Knicks played their bench. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Knicks
  • Logged The host expects Diawara to get a ton of minutes 'tomorrow night against the Toronto Raptors'. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Knicks
  • Logged The host doesn't think Tony Bradley will make the team unless James Wiseman gets hurt; he thinks the spot will go to Wiseman. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Knicks
  • Logged The host would rank Minnesota a top-five team in the NBA in a power poll. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Knicks
CHALocked On Hornetsspeaker not identified · hosts: Walker Mehl, Doug Branson, Nata Edwards0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 7 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host says the lack of size is not the biggest problem over a regular season. He thinks it can be an obvious, exploitable weakness in the playoffs. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged The host is concerned about Steinbach's place in the rotation, particularly if Grant Williams is healthy at the start of the season. He doubts Steinbach is at the level needed to earn a rotation spot on this team. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged The host says Christian Anderson Jr. (likely Christian Anderson) might get a shot at being a real rotation piece before Steinbach does. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged The host thinks the team needs to be relatively healthy. With two of the four key players out, it can beat teams like Milwaukee but will struggle against Boston. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged The host expects the first week, maybe even the first month, of the season to be a figuring-out period. He does not see this as a team that will win 10 straight out of the gate. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Hornets
  • Logged The host notes that last season the Hornets got healthy and made a big run in the back half. He would not be surprised by a similar pattern this season. 2026-10-15 · Locked On Hornets
OKCLocked On Thunderspeaker not identified · hosts: Rylan Stiles, Justin Martinez, Nick Crain, Tyler Jones, Derek Parker0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 7 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host predicts defenses will funnel threes to Wallace all season as the weakest option in the projected starting lineup, which will raise his three-point volume. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Host's prediction: Mara will have to play significant regular-season minutes. The host says he is 100% confident Mara will be a regular-season role player with a big role, while noting preseason caveats and leaving playoff judgment for April. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Host's prediction: Mara will be in the rotation from night one and will see time against Wembanyama (heard as "Wimby") on opening night against the Spurs, Tuesday October 20. The host says he would wager quite a bit on it. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged The host is not confident either way about Stirtz's (heard as "Sturtz") regular-season role. It could be a situational, Lindy Waters-like end-of-quarter shooting role, or a real role right away. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged The host is unsure whether Mara or Stirtz will play tonight against Indiana, which is the second night of a back-to-back with travel. He predicts both will have big games Thursday in Houston. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Thunder
  • Logged Host feels more confident that OKC's offense will be the best in franchise history this year. 2026-10-13 · Locked On Thunder
MIALocked On Heatspeaker not identified · hosts: Wes Goldberg, David Ramil0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 5 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged A host predicts Miami will finish second in defensive rating, behind only Oklahoma City. 2026-10-14 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged Host says Conwell was supposed to be a first-round pick but slipped. He predicts Conwell will end up one of the top 20 players from this draft. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged Host thinks the odds are the Heat keep both Goldin and Richards. He adds that Goldin's two-way deal makes him easier to swap out, while Richards may be more proven. 2026-10-12 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged A host says it is not known whether Giannis will be traded and puts the odds at 50-50, since Milwaukee is posturing that it might not do anything. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Heat
  • Logged If Miami does not get Giannis, the host thinks the team will eventually need some really tough conversations, though not immediately. 2026-02-04 · Locked On Heat
MILLocked On Bucksspeaker not identified · hosts: Justin Garcia, Camille Davis0 came true 0 missed 0 waiting 3 logged0 of 20 settled to rank
  • Logged The host thinks the finale's starting five (Rollins, Herro [likely Tyler Herro], Jaquez, Kuzma, Turner) is "probably" the most likely starting lineup for the season opener in D.C. 2026-10-17 · Locked On Bucks
  • Logged Host prediction: this will stay a story for a week to three weeks leading into Giannis's return. 2026-03-19 · Locked On Bucks
  • Logged Host prediction: seventh-worst is probably the Bucks' ceiling (maybe sixth), and the co-host also 'landed on seven'. They don't see Milwaukee falling below Brooklyn, Washington or Indiana. 2026-02-03 · Locked On Bucks

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