Nets fans got the news they’ve been now waiting months to hear: that Kevin Durant is finally returning from the knee injury that sidelined him on January 15th. It couldn’t come soon enough for Brooklyn who have basically been reeling the entire time he has been off the court. He will play against Miami and this could be a critical game for the team as they continue to fight for the play-in spot for the playoffs. It’s unclear what his workload will be for this game, but it’s just good to get him back. The Locked on Nets guys break down what it will mean getting him back, how he works into the current roster, and how some of the rotations could potentially change.

They also talk about the Ben Simmons situation and how he might be facing a setback regarding his timeline. 

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The Nets went up to Toronto and the second half of the home and home after getting drubbed in the first, but this time put up much more of a fight. They ended up losing by one (it was more like four) in what could end up being a critical game for them in the standings. In the third quarter, the team was able to pull away some on the back of huge defensive plays from Nic Claxton, Bruce Brown, and more. But they couldn’t keep it going in the fourth and the offense really bogged down. 

The Locked on Nets guys break down the game, what it meant for both teams, and the Nets’ overall effort. They also discuss some of the decisions by Jacque Vaughn and a couple of key sequences late that sealed the Nets' fate in this one. 

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After an almost euphoric win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, the Nets crashed down to Earth some on Monday, getting blown out by the Toronto Raptors at home. It was an ugly loss for Brooklyn who was still without their major stars. But the Raptors were missing some key players as well, making this blowout a bit tougher to stomach. The guys talk about the game and what it means to be on this kind of rollercoaster ride this season. 

They talk about the play of Bruce Brown of late and what he’s been bringing to the team. And they also, unfortunately, have to talk about some of Patty Mills’ struggles as well. They cap things off by looking at what James Harden has done in his first two games in Philadelphia. 

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The short-handed Brooklyn Nets did the unthinkable, beating the Bucks on the road 126-123. It was an elite performance from Kyrie Irving as he led key scoring runs to keep the Nets in the game early and ultimately bring the win home late. This was not however a one man show. The reconstructed Nets put their full supporting cast on display as Seth Curry continued his hot shooting and Andre Drummond gave a sample of how his physical presence could impact playoff level basketball. Beyond the big win, Goran Dragic also made his nets debut and although brief, his role and ability already seems well in hand.

Finally, Kevin Durant's timeline for return seems closer than ever, and while Ben Simmons back may keep his ramp up on delay, the latest city mandate news should have Nets fans salivating over Kyrie Irving's chance to get back on the court full time.

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The Nets came back from the All-Star Break, but it was a little bit more of the same with this current iteration of the team. They ended up getting crushed by the Boston Celtics in a game that was really never close. It was a struggle early for the Nets to score against one of the top-rated defensive teams in the league, and on the other end of the court, Brooklyn struggled to get stops. This was just another example of the team having to play without its core pieces, and that’s just always going to be tough sledding. In the end, the Nets lose and the play-in game is looking likely. But could there be reason for optimism around some players’ returns? 

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With the Nets currently ranked 8th in the Eastern Conference, the play-in game for the playoffs is a distinct possibility for this team. The Locked on NBA crew gets together to discuss the different teams in this mix and where each one is in terms of trajectory. John Karalis of Locked on Celtics sits down with Nets Doug Norrie, Hornets Doug Branson, Hawks Brad Rowland, and Raptors Sean Woodley to talk about the fate of each team and where they all stand this late in the season. It’s a wide-ranging discussion with the operative question being, “How the heck are the Nets here right now?”

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Even though the NBA is coming out of the All-Star break, it’s easy to forget that the season is 72% finished and the Nets only have 23 games remaining and are currently sitting 8th in the East. They have a tough road ahead of them with one of the strongest strength of schedules remaining. And they need to stay with their heads above water with Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons working their way back to the court, Kyrie Irving still not playing full-time, and a retooled roster. This is truly one of the craziest seasons ever. The Locked on Nets guys go through what the team has to deal with over these next two months, what to look for and how things can shake out. 

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The Nets were able to win the buyout market for the second season in a row with the news that they were signing Goran Dragic for the rest of the year. After the word came out that Steve Nash had pitched his old teammate about coming over to Brooklyn, it sure seemed like the Nets were going to be able to add another crucial piece for the home stretch of the season. Considering where they are in the standings and how precarious a spot they are in terms of the playoffs, adding an on-ball guy like Dragic who might be able to contribute immediately was a boon for the team. 

The Locked on Nets guys break down the signing, what it means for Brooklyn, how they were able to do this once again and what Dragic will bring. 

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Adam kicks off the week covering Patty Mills All-star appearance and sleeping pill that was thee slam dunk contest. With the Brooklyn Nets focused on the playoff road ahead, buyout market darling Goran Dragic has his choice of suitors and Steve Nash was the key pitch man for the veteran guard to join Brooklyn. Adam looks at what the addition of Dragic could mean for the Nets and how the team could be well down the list of attractive destinations. Kevin Durant had a personal setback that took him away from the festivities in Cleveland, and coupled with Ben Simmons ramp up, Adam highlights potential dates for return as well as the difficult schedule coming out of the break for Brooklyn.

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The Nets fall to the Wizards on Thursday as the NBA heads into the All-Star Break. Brooklyn was able to get off the 11-game losing skid with a couple of wins, but weren’t able to hold off the Wizards at home on the second half of the back-to-back. Washington shot lights out from three and the Nets weren’t able to get stops when they needed them the most. The Locked on Nets guys go through some of the takeaways around this new group and what we’ve seen over the last few games. They talk about the guard play and who is going to mix well when Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons come back. 

And then they talk about some of the big men concerns, talking about what Andre Drummond has brought in the short term as well as some of his limitations. Plus, they talk about why Nicolas Claxton has been buried in the short term. 

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