October 14, 2025
NBA Preseason Overreactions: Ace Bailey Regrets, Rockets Title Chances & Nets' Bold Strategy
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The Locked On NBA Podcast dives deep into the biggest preseason storylines! Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize discuss whether the Houston Rockets are legitimate NBA title contenders after adding Kevin Durant, and what the Brooklyn Nets’ bold draft strategy means for their future. Plus, they debate Ace Bailey’s breakout performance and which teams may regret passing on him. Wes, Matt, and Haize deliver sharp insights, overreactions, and early predictions for the 2025 NBA season. From preseason trends to rookie standouts, this episode has everything NBA fans need to get ready for tip-off. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Preseason standouts 5:25 Ace Bailey impressing in preseason games 10:53 Rockets' title contender status after Durant 24:26 Brooklyn Nets' bold draft strategy Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Wayfair Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com . Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.