In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe kicks things off with an announcement before joining James Barlowe to break down Thursday night’s second round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. They discuss the biggest surprises, including Stanford’s Maxime Raynaud slipping to Sacramento at 42, Johni Broome going earlier than projected to Philadelphia at 35, Brooks Barnhizer landing in Oklahoma City, and the unexpected selection of Talon Peter. The brothers then analyze intriguing team fits, highlighting Rasheer Fleming in Phoenix, Ryan Kalkbrenner in Charlotte, and Chaz Lanier in Detroit. They close by covering notable undrafted names, with Hunter Sallis and Dink Pate standing out as surprises.

0:50 – Rafael’s big announcement
1:45 – Biggest surprise of 2nd round? Maxime Raynaud
2:26 – Did Raynaud fall or was it strategic?
3:13 – Austin Reeves example
3:42 – Raynaud’s fit in Sacramento
4:00 – Ryan Kalkbrenner to Charlotte
4:53 – Johni Broome at No. 35 to Philly
5:30 – Cavs not addressing their need for toughness / Tyrese Proctor discussion
6:30 – Alijah Martin to Toronto at No. 39
7:16 – Brooks Barnhizer to OKC
8:00 – Taelon Peter??
8:30 – More surprises
8:46 – Rocco Zikarsky mention
9:36 – Rasheer Fleming
11:35 – Rasheer Fleming’s fit in Phoenix
13:14 – Ryan Kalkbrenner’s fit in Charlotte
13:47 – Noah Penda’s fit in Orlando
14:40 – Chaz Lanier’s fit in Detroit
15:41 – Jamir Watkins
16:30 – John Tonje
19:27 – Kam Jones a good fit in Indiana
22:05 – Sacramento Kings future
23:14 – Undrafted surprises – Hunter Sallis signs a two-way with Philadelphia
24:58 – Dink Pate undrafted
26:15 – RJ Luis
27:33 – Ryan Nembhard perfect fit in Dallas
29:30 – Top undrafted players
30:15 – Potential undrafted Summer League standouts

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On a riveting and unscripted installment of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe went live straight from Barclays Center just before the tip-off of the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. With no prepared script, the two dive headfirst into a fast‑paced Q&A session fueled by real-time fan questions on YouTube. They unpacked Wednesday night’s shake‑up trades—from surprising draft‑night deals to unexpected team maneuvers—breaking down how each move could reshape roster dynamics. Highlights include their takes on the most surprising draft picks, under‑the‑radar steals, and the domino effect of blockbuster trades. Their chemistry is electric, as they riff on rumor‑mill whispers, overreactions to early round surprises, and what late‑night trade buzz could mean heading into summer. It’s a can’t‑miss episode for any fan tracking draft fallout, as Rafael and James deliver candid insights, rapid reactions, and enthusiastic debate from the very heart of Draft night.

1:18 NBA Draft Trades
3:41 Bobcats Season Experience
9:02 Nets' Point Guard Discussion
12:11 Pelicans' Risky Trade
15:11 NBA Draft and Team Strategies
22:55 Miami's Draft Strategy
26:52 Popularity of Danny Wolf
30:57 Draft Event Atmosphere
34:05 Devin Booker's Contract Extension
38:15 Draft Strategy and Player Selection
40:41 Players Seeking Guaranteed Contracts
44:54 Ignite Program Critique
48:41 Brooklyn Nets Draft Controversy
52:38 Drake Powell and Carter Bryant Comparison
56:16 Lakers' Potential Moves for Center
1:04:10 Jonathan Kuminga Trade and Warriors team Needs
1:07:34 Importance of Dominating Workouts
1:09:48 Knicks Draft Insights
1:15:01 Opinion on Grant Nelson
1:18:18 Player Evaluation Concerns

Live from Barclays Center, Rafael Barlowe and James Barlowe react to the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft in a special episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast. The Barlowe brothers break down the night’s biggest surprises, including Egor Demin going No. 8 and Hanson Yang being selected at No. 16. They dive deep into the Brooklyn Nets’ five picks and offer quick reactions to each lottery selection—from Cooper Flagg to Khaman Maluach, VJ Edgecombe, and Collin Murray-Boyles. They also weigh in on Utah’s selection of Ace Bailey at No. 5, before closing the episode with a split opinion on the New Orleans Pelicans’ two lottery picks, disagreeing on the overall draft grade. A must-listen for NBA Draft fans.

1:45 – Biggest shocker: Brooklyn Nets & Egor Demin
2:45 – Hanson Yang selected No. 16
6:15 – Collin Murray-Boyles goes No. 9 to Toronto
9:09 – Cooper Flagg’s fit in Dallas
10:05 – DaRon Harper Jr. in San Antonio
10:58 – VJ Edgecombe to Philly
11:45 – Kon Knueppel to Charlotte
12:10 – Ace Bailey to Utah
14:22 – Tre Johnson to Washington
15:28 – Khaman Maluach to Phoenix
17:01 – Cedric Coward to Memphis
18:29 – Noa Essengue to Chicago
19:30 – Carter Bryant to San Antonio
22:02 – New Orleans Pelicans’ two lottery picks

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#AceBailey
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe discuss the concept of the “playoff bump” — the phenomenon where a player’s draft stock rises due to the success of similar player archetypes in the NBA Playoffs. With the league being a copycat environment, teams often look to replicate the success of winning formulas. Rafael and James dive into which 2025 NBA Draft prospects could benefit from this trend, identifying players whose skills, roles, or intangibles mirror those of impact performers from the 2025 NBA Finals.

2:27 – Carter Bryant compared to Kawhi Leonard/OG Anunoby
3:22 – Dylan Harper compared to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5:15 – Tre Johnson
6:25 – Khaman Maluach compared to Myles Turner
11:50 – Noa Essengue compared to Pascal Siakam
21:34 – Isaiah Joe’s impact linked to Chaz Lanier
23:00 – Ryan Nembhard compared to TJ McConnell

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Broadcast live from the NBA Draft Hotel in New York City, this edition of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast features Rafael and James Barlowe breaking down the latest trade chatter and draft buzz ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. They kick things off with the two headline-making deals of the day: the Brooklyn Nets securing their fifth first-round pick, and the Atlanta Hawks bolstering their frontcourt by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis. The Barlowe brothers then share their thoughts on Noa Essengue's controversial decision to attend the NBA Draft rather than suit up for Game 5 of the German league finals, weighing the long-term implications for his pro outlook and how scouts might perceive the move. From there, they dive into rumors swirling around the Oklahoma City Thunder—fresh off a championship run—who appear keen to pivot toward youth by packaging assets to re‑enter the lottery. Rafael and James highlight plausible target prospects in that mix. Attention then turns to Phoenix, who holds the 10th pick and is reportedly sizing up Derik Queen as a potential long‑term fit. They wrap with a detailed breakdown of the blockbuster that sent Jordan Poole to New Orleans in exchange for CJ McCollum, discussing how each player fits their new surroundings.

2:35 – Brooklyn Nets acquire their fifth first-round pick
4:03 – Atlanta Hawks: Exploring options at No. 13
5:20 – Reaction to Noa Essengue skipping Game 5 for NBA Draft
10:54 – Phoenix Suns' plans at No. 10
12:12 – Could Derik Queen be Phoenix’s pick?
16:14 – Update on Hansen Yang
17:17 – Oklahoma City Thunder trade rumors and lottery buzz
19:00 – Where does Khaman Maluach land?
19:30 – Is Derik Queen a fit in OKC?
21:00 – Jordan Poole traded to Pelicans for CJ McCollum
22:39 – Ace Bailey: Where does he end up?

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#DerikQueen
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#AtlantaHawks
#PhoenixSuns
#OKCThunder
#NewOrleansPelicans
#Wizards
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On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by Richard Stayman for a deep dive into revisionist scouting just days before the 2025 NBA Draft. With the clock winding down, Stayman revisits his evaluations and shares how several prospects have made him rethink his initial assessments. From reshuffling his big board to rewriting full scouting reports, he details what changed and why. Prospects like Walter Clayton Jr., Nique Clifford, Cedric Coward, Noa Essengue, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Ryan Nembhard are all under the microscope, as Stayman explains how their performances, development arcs, and roles have led to fresh perspectives and a few changed minds heading into draft night.

1:34 – Revisionist Scouting introduction
1:55 – Wendell Carter Jr. comparison and framing
5:02 – Nique Clifford breakdown
9:48 – Cedric Coward deep dive
16:00 – Noa Essengue evaluation
24:23 – Ryan Kalkbrenner analysis
28:59 – Ryan Nembhard discussion

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#RevisionistScouting
#WalterClaytonJr
#NiqueClifford
#CedricCoward
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Richard Stayman dive into the best NBA fits for some of the most polarizing prospects in the 2025 draft class. Stayman outlines what contributes to a prospect being labeled "polarizing," offering insight into the differing scout perspectives that surround them. The duo shares detailed evaluations on Ace Bailey, Egor Demin, Noa Essengue, Rasheer Fleming, and Danny Wolf—discussing the unique skills and question marks that make each a divisive name in early draft conversations.

1:27 – What makes Ace Bailey a polarizing prospect
12:58 – Egor Demin discussion
17:48 – Noa Essengue breakdown
25:00 – Rasheer Fleming analysis
31:03 – Danny Wolf evaluation

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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe go live immediately after the conclusion of the NBA Finals to answer questions related to the 2025 NBA Draft. The Barlowe Brothers dive into fan-submitted topics, offering their thoughts and insights on the upcoming draft, including their projections, favorite prospects, and what to watch for heading into Wednesday’s NBA Draft.

1:44 Oklahoma City's NBA Championship win and player injuries
6:35 Spurs' Draft Strategy
16:10 Kasparas Jakucionis Analysis
19:57 Phoenix Suns
28:04 Pelicans Draft Strategy
29:59 Hornets' Draft Strategy
35:45 Thoughts on Mark Sears
41:01 Grizzlies' Trade Logistics
46:03 Draft interest and player evaluations
50:53 Cedric Coward's Defense and Draft Value
56:05 Bulls front office and scouting
1:01:27 Potential Dilemma in Closing Lineups
1:06:31 Discussion on Mohamed Diawara
1:12:16 Discussion on Drake Powell and Danny Wolf's NBA potential
1:18:02 Discussion on VJ' Edgcombe Workouts and Rya Nembhard
1:22:40 Discussion on Derik Queen's defensive skills
1:28:18 Blazers' playoff chances
1:32:16 Houston Rockets
1:38:01 Discussion on mock drafts and player evaluations
1:43:14 NBA All-Star Discussion
1:48:32 Discussion on Kadary Richmond's Tyreke Evans comparison and NBA player evaluations