Are Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets close to reaching an agreement on a new contract or extension that would put him in Barclays for years to come. Reporting from Brian Lewis at the NY Post suggests that's the case. Doug Norrie takes a look at the situation and what it means for all parties. Would this just be inevitable at this point for both Brooklyn and Kyrie? It's sure looking that way.

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With the Warriors and Celtics playing in the Finals, we’ve seen two competing styles and plans now competing against each other on the highest stage. Do the different approaches taken by both teams show us that a Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and possibly Ben Simmons core group mean the Nets are closer to the championship than we realized? The Locked on Nets guys dive into what the Warriors and Celtics are doing that are different and how there isn’t one style that wins out in this day and age. Maybe the Nets have all the pieces currently and need to dial it in by picking the style the suits them.

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Adam Armbrecht kicks off the week extending the conversation around the Brooklyn Nets decision to defer their 2022 draft pick to next year. Now, with less assets at their disposal, Adam looks at a few factors in how Sean Marks can improve the roster. Are the Nets all in on Cam Thomas? This question opens the possibility of creating a more balanced roster by trading an already talented young scorer, and Adam discusses that possibility. On the veteran side, while Joe Harris is a podcast favorite and perfect compliment to the superstar talent - there is a world where a two for one trade adds length and athleticism in Brooklyn. Finally, Adam makes definitive statements on both Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic and if they should be offseason priorities for the Nets.

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The Nets have made a decision on what they plan on doing with the 76ers first-round draft pick for this season. Brooklyn had the option to either keep it for this season's draft or defer it to next year. The decision was expected for them to defer and that's exactly what they did. Doug Norrie looks at the various reasons for the decision. Plus, a Locked On exclusive interview with Robert Horry about the NBA Finals

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Are a few key numbers enough to tell the whole story of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and the rest of the Brooklyn Nets season? Sure, there’s always some context in these things but Doug Norrie of Locked On Nets dives into some interesting pieces around how the Nets’ season unfolded. There are a couple of key metrics that end up defining what was a very crazy year for the team and how it all ended up playing out. He discusses lineup turnover, win shares, WAR, and a number of other things that stood out.

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With free agency likely to have some major effects on the NBA landscape this off-season, the Locked on Nets guys take a look at some of the situations that could impact the Nets even if they don't sign any big names. There are a number of interesting situations to monitor, especially in the Eastern Conference. They discuss Zach Lavine, Collin Sexton, and others who have some question marks around their situation. 

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With the Boston Celtics making the NBA Finals from the Eastern Conference, does our opinion of the Brooklyn Nets season change because of it? The Nets were swept in the first round by Boston, in somewhat convincing fashion, though each game was close and the first game was on a buzzer-beater. Do we change our opinion now that we know the Celtics are playing for the championship?

And does it make the Eastern Conference even scarier now that a new team is slightly ahead of a championship timeline?Does the Celtics making the Finals change our opinion about the Nets?

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The Locked on Nets guys are on during the holiday weekend to discuss Kyrie Irving and why these next couple of seasons are important for his career legacy. They talk about how Irving is at an interesting career point right now, possibly about to sign a longer-term contract with the Nets this off-season, and what the next couple of years will mean for his historical standing. They talk about how his career has gone since leaving Cleveland, as well as his first three seasons with the Nets. 

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Adam welcomes 13 year NBA veteran and current New Orleans Pelicans analyst Antonio Daniels in for an honest discussion on the Brooklyn Nets. Is Kyrie Irving worth the max dollars this offseason? Antonio and Adam discuss the responsibility Kyrie should take, and the value he still has. They also discuss what role Kevin Durant should hold in the successful management of this offseason decision for the Nets.

Lastly, the NBA has certainly evolved since Antonio Daniels playing days, but looking forward it will be the blend of stars, experienced veterans and several key rookies that will bring success and championships to Brooklyn

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A recent Kristian Winfield article for the NY Daily News sparked a discussion for Adam Armbrecht. Everyone knows the Nets are a better team with Kyrie Irving than without, but the question remains how much he will be with the team. Sean Marks and Brooklyn are currently unwilling to offer Kyrie Irving the max contract extension. Adam discusses the mechanics of a potential opt-in or out for the NBA star, what it would mean for the Nets in the short and long term and why Nets ownership may being pondering the value of Kyrie in pursuit of a title.

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