{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Clippers - Daily Podcast On The LA Clippers","slug":"locked-on-clippers-daily-podcast-on-the-la-clippers-1027483","podcast_index_feed_id":1027483,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/9HilEXio","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-clippers/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/202afaaf-8f6d-414f-88e6-b47aefd93380/27a55365-e0a5-48b5-98c5-d2b7f4dfed9b/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551401596830-d0nlolvbl98-ef6406b868f6352023e09813a70bbd4f-2flocked-on-clippers-podcast-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Clippers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Clippers and the NBA. Die-hard Clippers fan Darian Vaziri provides expert, local analysis. Locked On Clippers takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Clippers locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Clippers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T16:18:00.858775+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-clippers-daily-podcast-on-the-la-clippers-1027483"},"episode":{"title":"Why Overpaying John Collins Would be a DISASTEROUS Mistake for the LA Clippers","slug":"why-overpaying-john-collins-would-be-a-disasterous-mistake-for-the-la-clippers","published_at":"2026-05-28T21:37:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-clippers-daily-podcast-on-the-la-clippers-1027483/why-overpaying-john-collins-would-be-a-disasterous-mistake-for-the-la-clippers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-clippers-daily-podcast-on-the-la-clippers-1027483","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-clippers/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/9bc8cc/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/202afaaf-8f6d-414f-88e6-b47aefd93380/episodes/d1b880ef-1f0f-4c23-98ed-4697203cf7c6/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=202afaaf-8f6d-414f-88e6-b47aefd93380&awEpisodeId=d1b880ef-1f0f-4c23-98ed-4697203cf7c6&feed=9HilEXio","summary":"Los Angeles Clippers face a pivotal offseason question: is John Collins worth bringing back, or should the team pivot to new options? Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down why Collins’ defensive shortcomings, inconsistent shooting, and underwhelming rebounding don’t justify a lucrative contract—especially with Darius Garland already a defensive target in the starting lineup. With playoff ambition in sight, does Collins’ high three-point percentage mask deeper flaws that could cap the Clippers’ postseason potential? Key topics include Collins’ fluctuating performance, the consequences of trading Norman Powell, and the fit alongside Kawhi Leonard. Darian Vaziri explores possible adjustments—like pursuing rim protectors such as “Time Lord” or reworking the rotation—while questioning if keeping Collins truly serves the team’s championship window. Should the Clippers seek a more defensively versatile power forward to pair with Garland, or can they optimize Collins’ role without overpaying? Don’t miss this honest assessment of LA’s roster decisions.","meta_description":"Los Angeles Clippers face a pivotal offseason question: is John Collins worth bringing back, or should the team pivot to new options? Die hard LA Clippers…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1581,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-clippers-daily-podcast-on-the-la-clippers-1027483/episodes/why-overpaying-john-collins-would-be-a-disasterous-mistake-for-the-la-clippers/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-clippers-daily-podcast-on-the-la-clippers-1027483/why-overpaying-john-collins-would-be-a-disasterous-mistake-for-the-la-clippers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}