Locked On Hawks - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Hawks

  This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East features hosts debating the impressive turnarounds of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, analyzing the Coach of the Year race between Kenny Atkinson and JB Bickerstaff. The panel explores the battle for the 4th seed between Milwaukee, Indiana, and Detroit, considering each team's needs and playoff implications. They also examine the cur...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 1927 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Monday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers. Topics include shorthanded rosters on both sides, big nights from Zaccharie Risacher and Dyson Daniels, Atlanta's ability to put pressure on the rim, three solid quarters of defense, a hiccup down the stretch, and much more. Your favorite po...

The Atlanta Hawks extended their win streak to 3 consecutive with a win over arguably the most underachieving (and unhealthy) teams in the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers led behind their free-throw shooting.  DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste recap Atlanta's 132-123 victory including why the Hawks' recent winning ways may stem from a very critical area on the floor, the return of Vit Krejci, Zaccharie Ris...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 1926 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Saturday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers. Topics include a lights-out first half, big games from Trae Young, Onyeka Okongwu, and Caris LeVert, a solid defensive performance on the whole, and much more. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! One-stop for ultimate team and league c...

The Atlanta Hawks overcame the Indiana Pacers' late surge influenced by a physical brand of play that ultimately resulted in a season series defining win at State Farm Arena.  DeShaun Tate and Tenitra emphasize on not only how Atlanta held Indiana to 118 points for the 2nd consecutive meeting but also how their success at the charity stripe put the stamp on the win considering the Pacers "bully-ba...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 1925 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Thursday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers. Topics include a strong offensive performance, big games from Trae Young, Onyeka Okongwu, and Georges Niang, Atlanta's offensive rim pressure, enough defense when it counted, the upcoming rematch on Saturday, and much more. Your favorite podca...

After yet another 15+ assist performance by all-star Trae Young, Georges Niang's threat as a sniper from the perimeter continues to keep defenses honest while assisting in leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 124-118 win in the first of 2 back-to-back meetings versus the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena.  DeShaun Tate & Tenitra Batiste give their players of the game (which may surprise many), which pl...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 1924 of the Locked On Hawks podcast alongside Tony East of Locked On Pacers. The two hosts discuss the upcoming two-game "series" between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers, plus much more. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 1923 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Tuesday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks. Topics include a close-fought loss for the Hawks, a rough fourth quarter for Trae Young and Atlanta's offense, Quin Snyder's absence, nice flashes from Mo Gueye, Dom Barlow's new contract, the signing of Jacob Toppin, and much more. Your favor...

The Atlanta Hawks entered State Farm Arena on Tuesday evening versus Milwaukee (and its 2nd game of a back-to-back) unbeaten albeit early in March, looking to extend their win total.  Reserve guard Caris LeVert has quickly emerged as instant offense off the bench for Atlanta but also has garnered so much attention that he's drawing comparisons to a former Hawk that he recently replaced... Deandre...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts debate the merits of LaMelo Ball versus Trae Young as franchise players. They discuss the potential availability of Ball on the trade market and analyze his impact on the Charlotte Hornets. The panel also creates Oscar-inspired NBA awards, including best lead player and best special effects team. Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, and Cade C...

Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 1922 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Monday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Memphis Grizzlies. Topics include a frantic game on all sides, Atlanta's comeback in the fourth quarter, a monster close to the game from Caris LeVert, a big shooting night for Zaccharie Risacher, Dyson Daniels' continued defensive brilliance, and much more. Yo...

The Memphis Grizzlies couldn't shut off (rookie) Zaccharie Risacher's water on Monday evening. The same could be said for Desmond Bane. In winning fashion, the Atlanta Hawks competed down the stretch concluding their 2nd of back-to-back games versus the "Best of the West". Reserve guard Caris LeVert converted on the game winning basket as time expired stemming from a steal that led into a transiti...

Brad Rowland hosts Episode 1921 of the Locked on Hawks podcast. Topics include the Atlanta Hawks at the 60-game mark, a new contract for Dom Barlow, Onyeka Okongwu's breakout, Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, and much more. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com...

Brad Rowland hosts Episode 1920 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Friday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Topics include a woeful start, three-point defense, turnover problems, encouraging moments, reasonable offense, a 10-day contract for Kevon Harris, and much more. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! One-stop for ultimate team and league covera...

The NBA's leading scorer at 32 points per game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rolled the Oklahoma City Thunder and its #1 seed as the best team in the west into State Farm Arena on Friday night.  After a disappointing 1st quarter, ATL surged back to cut a 17-point deficit down to 5 but couldn't maintain their run as Oklahoma City converted from the perimeter.  DeShaun Tate elaborates on what should be a...

Brad Rowland hosts Episode 1919 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, answering mailbag questions on the Atlanta Hawks at the end of February. Topics include Dyson Daniels' candidacy for Defensive Player of the Year, Trae Young's injury listings, Zaccharie Risacher vs. Stephon Castle, the absence of Jalen Johnson, Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and much more. Your favorite podcast now...

Brad Rowland hosts Episode 1918 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Wednesday's rematch between the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat. Topics include a second half implosion, one of Atlanta's worst defensive games of the season, capable offense for three quarters, Miami's scalding-hot shooting, and much more. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! One-stop for ultimate team and leagu...

The Miami Heat caught fire from behind the arc and refused to look back on Wednesday evening versus the Atlanta Hawks. Four players recorded 20+ points for Miami to send Atlanta into 8th place in the NBA's Eastern Conference. DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste analyses the Hawks' disappointing 3rd quarter performance (resulting in 42 points via MIA) including questionable coaching decisions by the H...

In this episode of Locked on NBA Squad East Locked On hosts analyze the Knicks' defensive weaknesses and debate whether Mitchell Robinson's return can solve their problems. The panel explores potential dark horse contenders in the East, with Indiana and Detroit receiving consideration.   They also examine the Philadelphia 76ers' situation, suggesting Joel Embiid should be shut down for the season...

Brad Rowland hosts Episode 1917 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Monday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat. The show focuses on an absolute rock fight, including a strong defensive showing for the Hawks, a giant foul disparity, Dyson Daniels' continued defensive excellence, the best game for Terance Mann since arriving in Atlanta, and much more. Your favorite podcast...

The Atlanta Hawks learned their lesson from just a night ago versus Detroit by correcting their miscues on the defensive end to take a 2-0 series lead over division rival Miami Heat on Monday night.  DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste elaborate on what resulted in an ATL win including contributions from newly-named Hawks Terance Mann, Georges Niang and Caris LeVert who led the scoring punch off the...

Brad Rowland hosts Episode 1916 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Sunday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Detroit Pistons. Topics include a third straight loss for Atlanta, a high-scoring affair on both sides, Detroit's unbelievable shooting night, missed opportunities in crunch time, encouraging moments from Zaccharie Risacher, a big-time shooting performance from Georges Nian...

Emotions, physicality and tempers flared when Trae Young and Cade Cunningham put on an offensive shootout performance on 'HBCU Night', Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. Dyson Daniels and Georges Niang provided the offensive and defensive spark as Atlanta's reserves and Jalen Duren & Malik Beasley chipped in the inside/outside threat for Detroit. DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste recap the offensi...

Brad Rowland hosts Episode 1915 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Thursday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic. Topics include Atlanta's poor shotmaking, Trae Young's postgame comments about the officiating, strong work from the Hawks on the margins, finishing issues from Dyson Daniels and Zaccharie Risacher, the return of Clint Capela, and much more. Your favorite p...