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It's the Locked On NBA Top 100 player rankings! Today, Wes, Matt, Haize, Philip and Matthew come together to rank players 31-50. Where will the likes of James Harden and LaMelo Ball land? What young players crack the top 50? Find out on today's episode!

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Golden State Warriors face uncertainty as Steph Curry weighs an extension, casting doubt on whether he’ll remain a one-team icon. Can the Warriors front office regain Curry's trust and assemble a true championship contender, or will cap space gambits and injury recovery complicate their path forward? Tony East and Danny Cunningham debate the front office’s missteps, potential free agent targets, and the risk-reward of waiting for flexibility with stars like Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green also on the market.

New York Knicks juggle financial limits with Karl-Anthony Towns’ extension talks stagnating and Jalen Brunson’s next deal looming. Will team owner James Dolan ever greenlight a second apron splurge to defend their title, or could the Knicks’ core be torn apart by the new cap era? The conversation covers Victor Wembanyama’s contract strategy, challenges for Marcus Smart and Gary Trent Jr., and injury woes for Dallas Mavericks’ Derek Lively. Which teams are playing it smart—and which are risking collapse?

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It's the Locked On NBA Top 100 player rankings! Today, Wes, Matt, Haize and Andy come together to rank players 21-30. Will LeBron James continue to slide? Does Cooper Flagg crack the top 30? Find out on today's episode!

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Houston Rockets pin their hopes on Fred VanVleet’s return, but is that enough to transform them into true contenders? Ku Khahil and John Karalis break down Houston’s heavy reliance on VanVleet, Steven Adams’ impact on the glass, and why Alperen Sengun’s finishing is a massive swing factor. Can Ime Udoka’s squad break through the crowded Western Conference, or are OKC and San Antonio a tier above?

The Toronto Raptors extend Kawhi Leonard for $115 million, raising questions about long-term financial flexibility and playoff expectations. Ku Khahil and John Karalis debate whether this bold move positions Toronto as a legitimate East contender or burdens them with future regret. Plus, rapid-fire “Are You Drinking the Ku-Aid?” tackles Jalen Duren’s future with the Pistons, LaMelo Ball’s fit in Minnesota, and whether the Washington Wizards are this year’s deep sleeper.

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We're continuing the Locked On NBA Top 100 Player Rankings with players 11-20. Where will Kawhi Leonard and Steph Curry rank? Does LeBron James still make the cut?

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Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Camille Davis (@CamilleMonae, Locked On Bucks) open with the Jalen Duren contract standoff, where he wants $40 million a year and the Detroit Pistons want to pay closer to $35 million. They ask what it means for locker room chemistry and who becomes the second scorer next to Cade Cunningham. The hosts then look at the Utah Jazz trying to win on purpose with Keyonte George, Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr., and debate whether anything short of the play-in is a disappointment. Camille picks the Miami Heat, wondering how Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo fit and whether the guards can support them. The Portland Trail Blazers' Ja Morant and Damian Lillard backcourt and the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball pairing come next.

0:00 Pistons
7:31 Jazz
12:44 Heat
14:49 Trail Blazers
16:22 Timberwolves
17:59 Pacers
21:44 Count It Up: NBA Top 100

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Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Who is the best player in the NBA right now? The Locked On NBA Top 100 begins with the biggest debate of them all. Wes Goldberg is joined by Matt Moore, Haize and Nick Angstadt to build the definitive Top 10, one player at a time.

Every spot is up for debate. The panel nominates candidates, makes the case and can even use a veto to prevent a player from being ranked too high. Who would you trust most to lead a team for one season? Who gives you the best chance to win a championship? And where does the NBA’s true superstar tier end?

After ranking Nos. 1-10, the panel gets one final opportunity to challenge the list before revealing the official Top 10.

Then come back tomorrow as the Locked On NBA Top 100 continues with players 11-20.

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On this edition of Locked On NBA Game Night, Danny Cunningham (Locked On Cavs) and Swipa (Locked On Nuggets) give their way-too-early picks for who will win the awards in the NBA this season. The guys debate whether Luka Doncic will take home his first MVP trophy, if anyone can unseat Victor Wembanyama for Defensive Player of the Year and more. 

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For Detroit, Thompson getting paid naturally raises the question of how the summer-long (and by multiple reports, increasingly tense) stalemate will last between them and All-NBA center Jalen Duren. 

For the rest of the league, these new contracts could impact the negotiations for fellow 2023 draft class guys like Cason Wallace, Scoot Henderson, Anthony Black, Bilal Coulibaly, Brandon Podziemski, Derrick Lively II, and Jaime Jacquez Jr. And what to make of this class in general?

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Big contracts shake up the NBA with Keonte George landing a $157.5M extension from the Utah Jazz and Pelle Larsson joining the Miami Heat on a $60M deal. Is George the league’s next star point guard, or did Utah overpay? Meanwhile, analysts debate which stars are most overpaid or undervalued this offseason—does Trae Young’s $48M salary help or hurt his team’s future, and which veterans are true bargains?

Matt Moore and Swipa break down all the latest signings, offer sharp analysis on Saddiq Bey’s new contract with New Orleans, and spotlight Cam Whitmore’s high-upside fit with the Denver Nuggets. They also deliver a fun, spirited ranking of the best players to ever wear the number 32, from Magic Johnson to Shaquille O’Neal and Dr. J. Who cracks the top five, and could Cooper Flagg one day join the legends? Don’t miss the bold takes and deep basketball insights.
 

• 00:00 Intro & New NBA Deals
  Discussion of Keonte George, Pelle Larsson, and Cam Whitmore contracts; initial reactions and evaluation.
• 13:03 Overpaid & Underpaid Analysis
  In-depth look at the most overpaid and underpaid contracts from the 2026 NBA offseason, with detailed breakdowns and rankings.
• 26:31 Best Players to Wear 32
  Segment dedicated to ranking and debating the all-time great NBA players who wore jersey number 32.

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