The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber

Jim previews Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Knicks. What would be your message to the Spurs going into this game down 3-1 in the series? World Cup preview with USA playing their opening match tonight against Paraguay. Do you think the Thunder coaches and management are privately worried about Chet’s playoff performance going forward? The Fat Jack joins to discuss betting on the World Cup. Do you think ESPN jumped the gun in their optimism about Oklahoma State football this season? What NFL teams do you think are worth a future bet. Later, Kendrick Perkins joins to discuss the NBA Finals and preview Game 5 tomorrow night in San Antonio. Can a 2 quarterback system work in Cleveland?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is joined by The Fat Jack to discuss betting on the World Cup. Do you think ESPN jumped the gun in their optimism about Oklahoma State football this season? What NFL teams do you think are worth a future bet. Later, Kendrick Perkins joins to discuss the NBA Finals and preview Game 5 tomorrow night in San Antonio. Can a 2 quarterback system work in Cleveland?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim previews Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Knicks. What would be your message to the Spurs going into this game down 3-1 in the series? World Cup preview with USA playing their opening match tonight against Paraguay. Do you think the Thunder coaches and management are privately worried about Chet’s playoff performance going forward?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses his time playing baseball in Japan. What did you think of the Knicks legendary comeback against the Spurs last night? Did Wembanyama choke? Is De’Aron Fox afraid to get fouled? Is OG Anunoby the MVP of the Finals? The Brendan Sorsby betting scandal and Texas Tech’s response. Jose Conseco stories. Should the Buccaneers pony up for Baker Mayfield’s extension? OU releases game times for the upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls on the Knicks winning Game 4 and whether or not they were underestimated. Jose Conseco stories. Should the Buccaneers pony up for Baker Mayfield’s extension? OU releases game times for the upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses his time playing baseball in Japan. What did you think of the Knicks legendary comeback against the Spurs last night? Did Wembanyama choke? Is De’Aron Fox afraid to get fouled? Is OG Anunoby the MVP of the Finals? The Brendan Sorsby betting scandal and Texas Tech’s response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim recaps the Hurricanes Game 4 win in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Golden Knights. Can Jalen Brunson put his ego aside and share the ball in Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight? Kirby Hocutt’s letter to the Brendan Sorsby’s critics. Oklahoma State baseball and the impact that Gary Ward and Tom Holliday had on Jim. Congress discusses the availability of NFL games and how much money consumers are having to pay. Thoughts on Brendan Sorsby’s deal and Kirby Hocutt’s comments. Should the Thunder re-sign Lu Dort?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses Oklahoma State baseball and the impact that Gary Ward and Tom Holliday had on him. Congress discusses the availability of NFL games and how much money consumers are having to pay. Thoughts on Brendan Sorsby’s deal and Kirby Hocutt’s comments. Should the Thunder re-sign Lu Dort?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jim Traber discusses the Knicks Game 3 loss last night to the Spurs. Is the Wembanyama slander getting out of hand? What do you make of Sam Presti’s comments yesterday about how well Shai Gilgeous-Alexander handles criticism? Why was a retired judge brought in for the Brendan Sorsby trial? The College World Series preview. Do you think SGA gets more criticism with Wemby? Is Wemby a dirty player?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls on the College World Series. Who would be your bet to win it all in Omaha? Do you think Sam Presti was realistic in his defense of the criticism of SGA in his post season press conference? Do you think SGA gets more criticism with Wemby? Is Wemby a dirty player?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the Knicks Game 3 loss last night to the Spurs. Is the Wembanyama slander getting out of hand? What do you make of Sam Presti’s comments yesterday about how well Shai Gilgeous-Alexander handles criticism? Why was a retired judge brought in for the Brendan Sorsby trial?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim recaps his adventurous trip to Dallas over the weekend. Have you ever lost your wallet? Do you think Wembanyama can respond in Game 3 against the Knicks? Is the series over? Will the Knicks sweep the Spurs? Should Thunder fans want the Spurs to make a comeback? How does the Brendan Sorsby situation compare to Pete Rose. Does OU’s baseball success going to Omaha put more pressure on OSU Baseball headed into next season? What are the actual ramifications of Brendan Sorsby suiting up for Texas Tech this season? Jim discusses the passing of Stacy King.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls and compares the Brendan Sorsby situation to Pete Rose. Does OU’s baseball success going to Omaha put more pressure on OSU Baseball headed into next season? What are the actual ramifications of Brendan Sorsby suiting up for Texas Tech this season? Jim discusses the passing of Stacy KingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim recaps his adventurous trip to Dallas over the weekend. Have you ever lost your wallet? Do you think Wembanyama can respond in Game 3 against the Knicks? Is the series over? Will the Knicks sweep the Spurs? Should Thunder fans want the Spurs to make a comeback?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim recaps Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Is the key to beating Wembanyama a player like Karl-Anthony Towns? What should be the punishment for the kid that ran on the court during Game 1. Do you remember Morganna? Is the problem with Chet that he is making more money than he is worth? Does he belong on the All-Defensive team? Is it time to pull the plug on Chet's stay in Oklahoma City? What do you think about what Nick Saban said in front of Congress?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls and continues to talk about Chet Holmgren’s playoff performance and whether or not it’s time to pull the plug on him in Oklahoma City. What is a fitting punishment for the hooligan that ran on the court last night? What do you think about what Nick Saban said in front of Congress?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim recaps Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Is the key to beating Wembanyama a player like Karl-Anthony Towns? What should be the punishment for the kid that ran on the court during Game 1. Do you remember Morganna? Is the problem with Chet that he is making more money than he is worth? Does her belong on the All-Defensive team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim ask the question, if you’re a Thunder fan, shouldn’t you be cheering for the Spurs in the NBA Finals? The Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 thriller last night. Do you like the Vegas Golden Knights? Would it bother you if the Athletics change their name in Vegas? What trades could be on the table for the Thunder this offseason? Can you count on Chet after this year’s performance? Do you think his teammates have talked to him?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls including what trades could be on the table for the Thunder this offseason? Can you count on Chet after this year’s performance? Do you think his teammates have talked to him?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim ask the question, if you’re a Thunder fan, shouldn’t you be cheering for the Spurs in the NBA Finals? The Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 thriller last night. Do you like the Vegas Golden Knights? Would it bother you if the Athletics change their name in Vegas?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses Chet Holmgren having a mental block. Do you think he would benefit from seeing a sports psychologist. Does Chet have that dog in him? Is it unfair to criticize if you believe Wembanyama is better than Chet? Is there a problem with youth sports in America? How many sports did you play growing up? The Stanley Cup Finals start tonight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls and continues to discuss youth sports in America. Is the Thunder being undermanned a legitimate excuse? Does it matter that Wembanyama is better than Chet? Is Chet willing to be a competitor? The Stanley Cup Finals start tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses Chet Holmgren having a mental block. Do you think he would benefit from seeing a sports psychologist. Does Chet have that dog in him? Is there a problem with youth sports in America? How many sports did you play growing up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Thunder Game 7 loss at the hands of the Spurs in the WCF. Is injury an excuse at this point in the playoffs? Can you move forward with Chet on the team? Can you defend Chet’s play in the series? What do you think about the future of Cason Wallace in Oklahoma City? Could the Thunder get Giannis? Are the Knicks that good or is the East that bad? What is happening with all of this showboating in College Baseball. Should you act like you’ve been there before?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls and continues to discuss the Thunder Game 7 loss in the WCF. Can you defend Chet’s play in the series? What do you think about the future of Cason Wallace in Oklahoma City? Could the Thunder get Giannis? Are the Knicks that good or is the East that bad?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Thunder Game 7 loss at the hands of the Spurs in the WCF. Is injury an excuse at this point in the playoffs? Can you move forward with Chet on the team? What is happening with all of this showboating in College Baseball. Should you act like you’ve been there before?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks Thunder/Spurs Game 6, and all the talk heading into Game 7 tomorrow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Technical Difficulties, we lost the last segment of the first hour Jim discusses the Thunder’s Game 5 win over the Spurs. Is the fanbase crying too much over the physicality against SGA while Hartenstein is physical with Wemby? Is SGA a flopper? Is the broadcast team favoring the Spurs in this series? Do you think that the physicality of the series has gotten out of hand? What do you think of Wemby leaving without talking to the media? Is Alex Caruso the MVP of the Western Conference Finals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls on the Thunder’s Game 5 win over the Spurs. Do you think that the physicality of the series has gotten out of hand? What do you think of Wemby leaving without talking to the media? Is Alex Caruso the MVP of the Western Conference Finals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technical Difficulties, we lost the last segment of this hour Jim discusses the Thunder’s Game 5 win over the Spurs. Is the fanbase crying too much over the physicality against SGA while Hartenstein is physical with Wemby? Is SGA a flopper? Is the broadcast team favoring the Spurs in this series?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is out today. Mark Rodgers sitting in. Mark recaps games 3 and 4 of the Thunder series against the Spurs and what they need to change tonight to take the lead. Do the Thunder need more out of Chet Holmgren? Has Shai been good enough? Do the Thunder need to give another ball handler more playing time? Tim McMahon joins to preview tonight’s Game 5 between the Thunder and Spurs as well as his thoughts on the series to this point. What is Dillon Harper’s potential in the NBA?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is out today. Mark Rodgers is joined by Tim McMahon to preview tonight’s Game 5 between the Thunder and Spurs as well as his thoughts on the series to this point. What is Dillon Harper’s potential in the NBA?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is out today. Mark Rodgers sitting in. Mark recaps games 3 and 4 of the Thunder series against the Spurs and what they need to change tonight to take the lead. Do the Thunder need more out of Chet Holmgren? Has Shai been good enough? Do the Thunder need to give another ball handler more playing time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses Game 3 tonight between the Thunder and Spurs in San Antonio. Do you think that Game 3 will be as physical as Game 2? Is this going to be the best series in the NBA Playoffs? Are the Cavaliers an embarrassment to the Conference Finals? Would you sign James Harden to your team for next season? The Fat Jack joins Jim to discuss the physicality in Game 2 and the potential for it in Game 3 tonight between the Thunder & Spurs. Kendrick Perkins continues the discussion about the Hartenstein physicality, and what he would do if it were him. Would you not start to get mad if you were James Harden and the Knicks were seeking you out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fat Jack joins Jim to discuss the physicality in Game 2 and the potential for it in Game 3 tonight between the Thunder & Spurs. Kendrick Perkins continues the discussion about the Hartenstein physicality, and what he would do if it were him. Would you not start to get mad if you were James Harden and the Knicks were seeking you out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses Game 3 tonight between the Thunder and Spurs in San Antonio. Do you think that Game 3 will be as physical as Game 2? Is this going to be the best series in the NBA Playoffs? Are the Cavaliers an embarrassment to the Conference Finals? Would you sign James Harden to your tea for next season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Thunder's Game 2 win over the Spurs last night. Did Hartenstein go too far in his physicality with Wembanyama? Did Chet step up in Game 2 after his performance in Game 1? What did SGA mean with his post game interview? Do you believe his correction in the post game? Oklahoma State Softball coach Kenny Gajewski talks about his team’s season and their upcoming run in the NCAA Softball Tournament. Jim also takes your calls on the Thunder and whether or not Hartenstein was too physical last night. Was SGA getting hugged the entire game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks to Oklahoma State Softball coach Kenny Gajewski about his team’s season and their upcoming run in the NCAA Softball Tournament. Jim also talks your calls from Thunder on whether or not Hartenstein was too physical last night. Was SGA getting hugged the entire game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Thunder's Game 2 win over the Spurs last night. Did Hartenstein go too far in his physicality with Wembanyama? Did Chet step up in Game 2 after his performance in Game 1? What did SGA mean with his post game interview? Do you believe his correction in the post game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Cavaliers collapse last night against the Knicks in Game 1 of that series. Should Kenny Atkinson have defended himself? Is James Harden at fault for losing the game? Would you want Harden on your team? What is the key for the Thunder tonight to beat the Spurs? Mark Kestecher joins to discuss tonight’s Game 2 between the Spurs and Thunder. What lineup will the Thunder play for the majority of the game? Is this a bad matchup for the Thunder? What do you expect to see from Chet tonight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks to Mark Kestecher about tonight’s Game 2 between the Spurs and Thunder. What lineup will the Thunder play for the majority of the game? Is this a bad matchup for the Thunder? What do you expect to see from Chet tonight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Cavaliers collapse last night against the Knicks in Game 1 of that series. Should Kenny Atkinson have defended himself? Is James Harden at fault for losing the game? Would you want Harden on your team? What is the key for the Thunder tonight to beat the Spurs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have confidence in Chet to improve moving forward in this series? Does Isaiah Joe need more minutes? Doug Gottlieb gives his takes after the Thunder’s Game 1 loss to the Spurs. Is Alex Caruso 1st Team All Dog? Do the Thunder need to be more aggressive going to the basket? Are the Thunder scared of the Spurs? Do the Thunder need to reset the roster with trades?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls and continues to discuss the Spurs taking Game 1 from the Thunder last night. Does Chet need to take responsibility? Do the Thunder need to be more aggressive going to the basket? Are the Thunder scared of the Spurs? Do the Thunder need to reset the roster with trades?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have confidence in Chet to improve moving forward in this series? Does Isaiah Joe need more minutes? Doug Gottlieb gives his takes after the Thunder’s Game 1 loss to the Spurs. Is Alex Caruso 1st Team All Dog?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is fired up for the Spurs and Thunder Game 1 tonight. Does the winner of this series win the NBA Finals? What do you take away from that Cavaliers and Pistons series? Do you wish you could knock out Rory McIlroy? Should there be more fighting in individual sports? Are the Thunder too overwhelming for the Spurs? What did you think about the Rhonda Rousey MMA event? Did Jalen Duren play himself out of a massive contract this offseason? Do you have a problem with Anthony Edwards congratulating the Spurs early?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls on a topics such as the Thunder and Spurs series tonight. Are the Thunder too overwhelming for the Spurs? What did you think about the Rhonda Rousey MMA event? Did Jalen Duren play himself out of a massive contract this offseason? Do you have a problem with Anthony Edwards congratulating the Spurs early?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is fired up for the Spurs and Thunder Game 1 tonight. Does the winner of this series win the NBA Finals? What do you take away from that Cavaliers and Pistons series? Do you wish you could knock out Rory McIlroy? Should there be more fighting in individual sports?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks about the PGA Championship and who has performed well through the first two rounds. Do you think it works out when golfers change their physiques after breaking onto the tour? Do you like the designated hitter? Should Shohei Ohtani consider putting more of a focus on hitting. NIL in College Football and how to get it under control. Will the NCAA ever disband? Do you like the expanded College Football Playoff? The potential series between the Spurs and the Thunder. Who is the best college football coach of all time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.