Bear Down South

Enjoy this early morning Sunday edition as we start out with a shout out of WNBA Pioneers - Swoopes, Lobo and Leslie Dante too excited about the Bulls potentially getting Sam Presti! Playoff LeBron shows out against Giannis! .. Did Bron close the gap in the MVP race? Rockets lose three straight ... is it time to panic yet!? Pick 'Em ?? 'Showdown in LA' Preview of Lakers v Clippers

We're back with a Sunday edition of the Wake and Bake, and we had to give you a full recap of a busy NBA week. We discuss the Kobe memorial, as well as the atmosphere around the 4th quarter of the all star game. The Rockets have gone full small ball and its working, but will it last? Embiid or Simmons? We discuss a decision Philly will likely have to make this offseason. With the emergence of Jason Taytum, we decide to redraft the 2017 top 4.

Jay checks in for a quick Sunday convo as we discuss the All Star rosters and the final moves before the NBA Trade Deadline.

We discuss the shocking loss of basketball icon Kobe Bryant, as well as the all star reserves and snubs.

We're back this week with another great episode for you. We kick off with the WNBA's new CBA agreement and what this means for the league going forward. We discuss the All Star starters as well as who we think deserves to be selected for the reserves. Jay insists that Steph Curry revolutionized basketball, but I let them know how wrong they are. that plus more.

Tune in as we discuss the Return of Russell Westbrook to Oklahoma City - Is he the best player in Thunder history? Kendrick Perkins seems to think so! We also discuss the Cavs being "Thugs", Jimmy Butler wanting all the smoke with TJ Warren, and can Ben Simmons fit in Golden State!? Enjoy Basketball for Breakfast

We're back with our first episode of the New Year .. Tune is as we welcome Jay back from maternity leave lol .. Shout out beautiful baby girl Ava Jewel Jenkins! We discuss David Stern's impact on the game of basketball, Sports Illustrated 'All-Decade' Team and All-Star voting (Tacko Fall an all-star??) .. We also cover how Kyle Kuzma needs to keep his trainer in check, and Joel Embid and the Sixers Soap Opera.

What's good y'all, we're back with a late dinner addition this week. Jay is about to have a baby so we have to record when we can, but we made sure to give you guys a good recap of last nights action as well as a preview of tonight.

Welcome back, Jay and I are back from our holiday vacation and ready to talk ball again. We discuss the Knicks firing David Fizdale, The Triumphant return of Carmelo Anthony and LeBron's continued dominance.

D. Miles, Jay and Gutta back at it again talking basketball for breakfast. We're kicking things off discussing Low NBA Ratings and Tom Izzo stepping down from the NABC. And of course we touch on Melo's Return(Gutta still hatin') We also discuss some First-Time All-Stars, and which is more likely ... Harden avg. 40 or Luka avg. Trip-Dub. Finish your breakfast!

Season 2, Episode 3

We're back with our first round of early season over reactions. Jay, Gutta and I talk our most surprising and disappointing teams, as well as the players who have done the same. We discuss Kawhi and the load management issue that has been a hot topic as of late. Is this a real issue or something reserved for superstars. Thursday night pick em.

We're Back!! Jay and I are back in the building to tip off another year of the Wake and Bake podcast. Today we hit you with a quick preview of the NBA season, as well as let you know which young teams to watch on league pass this year. We also pick the winners for The Battle of LA as well as Pelicans vs the defending champion Toronto Raptors. Welcome Back!

WE'RE BAAAAACCCCCKKK Last season definitely ended on a bad note, and this season didn't start off much different than the last. But despite it all, we are back again for another season of BDS. - Week 1 Recap - Is Mitch our guy? - Bears vs Broncos - Week one overreactions - OBJ and his watch - AB and his issues - Week 2 predictions

Free Agency Special Me vs. The Bron Stans This is becoming a weekly thing... lol.

The season is over, but the most exciting part of the season is here; The off-season. We give our reactions to the NBA Draft and discuss winners and losers. We also give an update on free agency and which teams we think will make the biggest leap next season.

The Dynasty has fallen!!! The Toronto Raptors have beaten the Golden State Warriors to claim their first title in franchise history last night, but the aftermath of this series may alter the franchise for years. That and more...

The time we've all been waiting for this year is finally upon us, as the NBA FInals get ready to tip off tonight. We break down our keys to the series and give our finals predictions. We also talk about Daryl Morey's plan to blow up the Rockets roster, and the bombshells lobbed at the Lakers front office in the latest ESPN piece.

Imagine losing $39 million because of a vote.. - All NBA -Juwan Howard gets Michigan gig -NBA playoff update -KD vs Chris Broussard

Basketball for Breakfast is back with more heat this week; - Liz Cambage uses star power to light up Vegas - Whats next for the Bulls and Knicks? - New Orleans in drivers seat - Playoffs update

We're back with another playoff wrap-up this week, as well as some breaking news from around the league. - Adam Silver wants half of officiating staff to be female, more women coaches and finally putting and end to the one-and-done rule. - WNBA twitter schedule - Jeanie Buss is running the Lakers into the ground

D'angelo Russell can't be serious. Kyle Lowry really doesn't like the playoffs Is Jokic the best big man in the league? Is he even better than Embiid?

We're Back this week with an update of the NBA Playoffs as well a few pressing issues. - RIP John Havlicek. - Breanna Stewart hurt overseas. - Magic CC'd on emails trashing him. - Are the playoffs too long? - Logo Lillard does it again. - Second Round Preview

We're back this week with a quick playoff update... Lowry is Alive Ben Simmons responds to Jared Dudley Denver is in trouble Is Russ OK?

We're back this week with our first round playoff preview.

This week we took time to pay homage to the late great Nipsey Hussle. Jay and I discuss what he meant to the culture and how his music affected us. Russell Westbrook did his best to honor Nip, as we discuss his his historic 20-20-21 night. Stephen A got paid, but Beyonce may have just changed the game... again. That and who has more to prove this playoffs?

Jay and I are back with the homie Gutta Blak with more Hoop talk this week. We dicussed The McDonalds All American game, Bosh/Ginobili Jersey Retirement, Tim Hardaway's fight to make the Hall of Fame, and the end of Big Baller Brand. Plus we discuss who will clinch the 8th seed in the east, the young Magic? or will we get one last dance with D.Wade?

The homie Akeem stopped by the pod to talk hoops with us today. We kicked it off with Pumas new sneaker campaign and transitioned into some March Madness. Is Zion the best college player ever? Why has March Madness lost its luster? Best draft class of all time? 96 or 03 Elfred Payton did something only Michael Jordan and Russell Westbrook have done, yet nobody seems to care. Is that a problem or further proof stats aren't as important as they used to be.

We're back this week and kicked it off with some big news out of the BIG3. Zion returned in dominant fashion, so we asked what's next for the phenom. Fans in Utah were accused of racism, again. Is Klutch Sports attempting an NBA takeover? Season Award picks

Jay and I are back this week with another special guest, as the homie Rich Owusu dropped by this morning to session up with us. We start with the Mcdonald's All American game, where Rich's cousin Ashley is set to star. LeBron wont make the playoffs this season, does that mean year 1 is a complete failure in LA? With No LeBron, will people even care about the playoffs? Plus we discuss Luka, Trae and the top 25 under 25 list.

We kept it real simple this week and took a look at the future of four marquee franchises. The Lakers, Celtics, Bulls and Knicks..

We're back this week with a quick update on the weak ass All Star weekend, and offer our solution to fixing all star weekend. LeBron claims he's "activated" playoff mode, so we ask what exactly that means? Zion dodged a huge bullet after his shoe fiasco, but should he shut it down for the season?

My boy Jay was back from his hiatus and we got right into the aftermath of the NBA trade deadline. We discussed the arms race in the East, and just how bad did Magic fumble the AD situation. K.D. ended his media blackout to let a few people know how he really feels, but Jay and Gutta see it differently. Plus the anti-climatic all-star draft was yesterday, if anyone cares.

We're back! Unfortunately my co-host Jay Jenkins was feeling under the weather this week, so I had Gutta Blak and our future NBA referee homie Mike sit in to discuss the latest happenings in the NBA Universe. - KP requests a trade... or did he? we discuss the fallout of the Knicks deal and why both teams can be winners here. - #FreeAD -Collusion, but on which side? The Los Angeles LeBrons vs Everybody

Conflicting schedules caused a delay in today's episode, but we're back with a dinner addition of the wake and bake podcast. James Harden has been unconcious, will he continue tonight against Kawhi & the Raptors? Will Boogie's return cause Golden State to rethink their core-4? Lakers have been bad without LeBron, does this mean Magic will ditch the youth movement for more proven players? All Star Beef.

We're back after some technical difficulties last week, this time with a new guest, Tezz. Kyrie called who!? We discuss Kyrie's come to Bron moment in the opening tip, and whether this move shows how mature Irving has become. The Eastern Conference is strong at the top, we discuss the current standings and who could represent the East going forward. Boogie says the only person on the Warriors who isn't hated is Steph Curry, but do people really appreciate Steph?

We're back with a special New Years edition. Kicking things off with Kristi Tolliver, and the pay discrepancy as Assistant Coach of the Washington Wizards. 'Aint No Guardin' James Harden - We discuss Harden's scoring streak and where does he rank as best scorer of all time? MVP Race - Harden's heroics or Greek Freak (we really should stop calling him that), early MVP odds Are Fans going too far? (To Boo or Not to Boo) Kawhi's return to San Antonio and Paul George in LA

Gutta Blak came through again this week to discuss the latest rumblings on the Basketball world. - The NBA continues to lead the charge on diversity. - Will the Rockets Bounce Back? - OKC serious Title contenders? - Christmas Day pick em.

THERE IS A NEW KING OF THE NORTH Yes people, the Chicago Bears are NFC North champions after years of rebuilding. We discuss our long road to this point and break down the game vs Green Bay which lead to our 4th playoff birth in the past 18 years. We take a look at the playoff race and discuss who we want the Bears to face. That plus more.

Derek Fisher has gone from dating former teammates ex wives to trying to rob them blind. We discuss D. Fisher and his new predatory loan scheme. We check in on the conference leaders and I rant about whats wrong with my Bulls. Plus we debate whether or not KD is right by saying some premiere players don't want to play with LeBron.

Domination. Thats what you saw Sunday night in Chicago when the Bears took the field against the Los Angeles Rams. The Bears made one of the most feared offenses in the NFL look like a bad college team. We break down the Bears beatdown of the Rams, and how we were able to survive the return of Bad Mitch. We discuss the Cowboys win and the media's sudden proclamation that they are the top team in the NFC. the AFC Playoff Race has gotten much tighter, we discuss that and wrap it up with the Bears opportunity to put the Packers to rest.

How does Derek Fisher keep getting hired? We discuss his appointment as head coach of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, as former WNBA great and current head coach Dawn Staley talks about the lack of diversity amongst head coaches in the sport. Toronto once again looks like the team to beat in the East, as Ben Simmons lack of a jumpshot and Embiid's fatigue begin to hinder the Sixers more than ever. Bron went crazy against San Antonio, but the King is nowhere near the top of the division like he's used to. We discuss Denver and OKC, and if each team can stick around. KD gets sassy with the media again, we discuss his comments regarding the toxic environment teammates of LeBron are subjected to. All that plus our weekly Pick Em.

The Bears dropped a winnable game in The Meadowlands, putting an end to their five game win streak. We discuss what went wrong for the Bears and whether or not sitting Mitch was the right decision. It wasn't all bad this week, as each team in our division took an L this week. Are the Cowboys serious? Are the Chargers lowkey the best team in the AFC? Kareem Hunt saga.

We're back from our week hiatus, and it seems like the Warriors are out of their funk as well. When will the Warriors reclaim their throne from the upstart Clippers, or are these young teams really contenders. Too Early To Tell MVP Predictions, Who's Hot & Who's Not, Pick em and more.

The Bears are on a roll. Winners of 5 straight and 3 games in the last 12 days, the Chicago Bears are finally being noticed as legit contenders. We discuss Chase Daniels impressive start as well as Eddie Jackson being the elite safety we told you he was last week. There were several games this week with playoff implications so we broke down the ones that matter most. Power Four and more.

Another day, another big division victory. The final score was 25-20, but this game was never close. The Bears dominated Minnesota from jump despite 2 turnovers from Mitch. We discuss the victory and what Bears fans can expect this week without our franchise QB. The national media has finally began to reongnize the Bears as a Super Bowl contender, so we took a quick look at this team squares up with the best in the NFC.

We discuss the latest in the Carmelo Anthony/Houston Rockets situationship and whats next for Melo. LeBron passes Wilt, while Rondo breaking his hand should open up things up for Lonzo Ball. The Wolves have won 2 straight without Jimmy Butler, was this move addition by subtraction? Where does Philly now rank amongst the East elite. Draymond called KD a Bitch and then some, will this mark the beginning of the end?

The Bears took their first step toward a division crown with an emphatic 34-22 victory over the Detroit Lions Sunday. Khalil Mack made his presence felt and Maserati Mitch finally put together a whole game. We discuss the upcoming Sunday Night game, and ushering in a new culture in Chicago. The Patriots got smacked by Tennessee, and Cam came back down to reality vs. the Steelers. We take a look at the national scoreboard and the playoff race going into Week 11. Le'Veon Bell won't play this season, will he regret his decision?

Zion and co look like the real deal, but which of the top three prospects on the Blue devils will go #1 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft? - Is D.Rose back? - Toronto is still on fire - Steph hurt in loss to Bucks - How hot is Luke Waltons seat? - Pick em

We lead off with the Bears 41-9 destruction of the Bills, and how things currently look for the 5-3 Bears at the midway point. I predicted 11-5 at the beginning of the season, so I break down how they can get there from here. Drew Brees put on a show in the Superdome once again, at what point will he take his rightful place in the GOAT conversation? #BearDownSouth #Bears #NFL

Episode Four We had to kick this week off with D.Rose's 50 piece and what it means to see him reach such a milestone after everything he's been through. The WNBAPA opted out of their CBA, we discuss whats next for the WNBA and whats really holding back the leagues popularity. We swing around the league for a quick wrap up before we take a look at both sides of the NBA spectrum; Golden State and Cleveland. Plus Pick em and Power Four's.