NBA West Squad: Taylor Jenkins FIRED, Lakers' Playoffs and another Kevin Durant Injury

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🗓️ 2 April 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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The Locked On NBA Squad Show West brings together hosts from various NBA podcasts to discuss the latest developments in the Western Conference. This episode delves into the surprising firing of Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins with just over a week left in the season. The hosts debate the merits of the decision, analyzing team performance and management expectations. They also explore coaching situations across other teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder. The conversation shifts to Kevin Durant's injury and its impact on the Phoenix Suns' playoff chances. The hosts speculate on potential trades involving Durant and discuss the current state of various Western Conference teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets. 0:00 Intro: Grizzlies fire coach with week left 6:27 Debating merits of Grizzlies coaching change 12:52 Discussing coaching situations around the league 25:02 Would teams want to trade for Kevin Durant? 29:44 Can any "bad" teams win the NBA title? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Head to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from, including Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and Peach-Mango. Need one now? Grab a 5-hour ENERGY shot at your local grocery or convenience store—they’re everywhere! Stock up today and stay energized. WayFair After the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Prizepicks Now’s the perfect time to join. Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed. PrizePicks—Run Your Game!  Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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	On today's Lockedon NBA Squad Show West, the Grizzlies made a change at coach with like a week and a half left in the season.
0:07.4	Why?
0:08.3	We'll talk about that and more.
0:09.3	Today's Lockedonauton squad show.
0:10.2	You are talking ball with the NBA West Squad Show, sponsored by game time.
0:16.1	From the Warriors to the Lakers, the Mavericks to the Nuggets, and everyone else in the West.
0:21.0	The local experts of the Locked On podcast Network bring you all the scoops, breakdowns,
0:26.2	and the most comprehensive look at the Western Conference.
0:29.4	Trash talk and big takes included.
0:31.9	No holding back.
0:32.9	We're giving the green light.
0:34.5	It's time to talk NBA West.
0:39.7	And welcome to Lockdown NBA Squad Show West.
0:41.9	My name is Nick Engstead, host of Lockdown Mavericks.
0:44.2	Yes, still.
0:45.9	This is the squad show.
0:46.6	We take over the feed of your favorite show,
0:47.9	and it's an open invite for any host to join,
0:49.6	talk about anything they want in the NBA's Western Conference.
0:51.7	Today's episode is brought to you by Game Time.
0:53.5	Download the GameTime app, create an account, use that code,
0:55.2	Lockdown NBA for $20 off your first purchase.
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