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Health, Depth and STARS—Who Do New York Knicks REALLY WANT to Face in the NBA FINALS? | NBA Podcast

Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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4.2987 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

New York Knicks weigh championship odds—would they prefer the surging Oklahoma City Thunder or the Victor Wembanyama-led San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals? Playoff health, matchup nightmares, and the challenge of defending Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby drive the debate, as Tony East and Ryan Blackburn break down injury concerns for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder and the unique threat that Wembanyama poses. They examine how key injuries, defensive depth, and attrition could tip the balance, while spotlighting the Knicks' tactical advantages and vulnerabilities against each potential Western foe. The Cleveland Cavaliers' humbling playoff exit sparks tough questions about the futures of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. The hosts address the Cavs’ roster holes, possible offseason moves, and the premium on two-way wings. Plus, a pivotal Game 6 looms: can Wembanyama and the Spurs overcome the Thunder’s relentless depth to force a Game 7? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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)

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0:00.0

Who should the Knicks want to play in the finals if they got their choice between the Thunder and the Spurs?

0:05.5

We'll talk about that.

0:06.6

The Cavaliers Dying Light and the Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals all on today's Locked-on NBA Game Night.

0:14.0

When that final buzzer rings, you know it's time for locked-on NBA game night.

0:19.3

All the post-game reactions to every game across the league, every single night.

0:24.2

With insights only the hosts that Locked-on can provide.

0:27.7

It's the true NBA fans one-stop for all the actions.

0:32.1

Every game, every night.

0:34.3

It's Locked-on NBA Game Night, tipping off now. What's up, everybody game night. Tipping off now.

0:38.4

What's up, everybody?

0:39.4

It is Thursday, May 28th, 2026, and welcome to lockdown NBA game night where we talk about the latest and greatest and greatest from around the association on the basketball court.

0:49.5

Ryan Blackburn and I have been lucky.

0:51.0

There's been a playoff game every single night for us to talk about during this run. That streak ended last night as the Cavaliers went out very sad for zero to the next. So we will talk about what would have been game five. And by that, I mean, we'll talk about the next and who they should want to play in the finals. We'll talk about the Cavs and where they kind of go from here based on what happened on the court.

1:11.9

And we'll talk a little bit about tonight's showdown of game six between the Spurs and the Thunder, which is my fitting way to start with the Knicks and say, Ryan, let's be the first, and by I mean that, I mean the 1,500 people to have the conversation about who the Knicks should prefer to face in the finals because, look, I think that the natural answer to the team with the worst record, but it's not that simple. Wembe's amazing. The regular season games were both in March. You never know what to make of that. The Knicks did beat the Spurs twice this season if you count the NBA Cup finals. But again, Richard Wimbabyama is his own challenge in a way that merits all sorts of these

1:45.1

kinds of discussions.

1:47.0

So I will let you go first here.

1:49.1

Who do you think that Nix would prefer their opponent be in the NBA finals?

1:52.9

Yeah, it's probably the spurs.

1:55.1

It's probably the team that is still relatively unproven.

1:59.4

I will say that there's a really good case for being

2:02.7

the thunder given the injury issues that they are currently facing with Jalen Williams. His status

2:08.5

is certainly questionable for the rest of these playoffs, A.J. Mitchell sustaining some injuries,

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