The Arash Markazi Show

The fire hose opened at 10:40 AM and never shut off. Grant and John Browner — with Arash Markazi joining — sort through the wildest news day of the year, starting with the story this show has tracked for a year: per a blockbuster ESPN report from Ramona Shelburne, Shams Charania, Baxter Holmes and Don Van Natta Jr., the NBA's Kawhi Leonard investigation found no concrete evidence that Steve Ballmer circumvented the cap. John's reaction is immediate: if he's Ballmer, he's suing for defamation after a year of the league dangling his reputation in public. And the twist nobody can believe — the NBA's response was to accuse its own broadcast partner of "significant inaccuracies," publicly calling ESPN's best reporters wrong on their biggest story. Arash brings the resolution energy: thank God it's over, the Clippers have had the findings since July, expect a hand-slap — picks or a fine — and the trade to Toronto now has a full runway. Then the uncomfortable part: John lays out the blueprint this precedent creates (call a rich friend, wink twice, see you in the Maldives), and Grant pulls the receipts on LeBron, crypto.com and the Sixers' jersey patch — not an accusation, but the exact question a no-punishment ending invites, because as John puts it, "public" has never meant "innocent." Then the story that somehow topped it: the Buss family civil war. A reported 5-1 vote to sell the remaining Lakers stake, Jeanie's attorney calling the report a fabrication, the brothers trying to force her out again, the 15% governor threshold, Mark Walter's $12.5 billion flip fourteen months after buying — and now he's selling his Chelsea stake too. Arash's viral read got a "no notes" from Bill Simmons, and the crew games out arbitration, the billionaire garage sale, and whether the Dodgers are quietly in play for Ballmer, Kroenke or Patrick Soon-Shiong. It ends with actual good news: the Padres are sold, the Seidler saga is over, and Kwanza Jones and José Feliciano make history — with a kicker that ties the whole night together. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Los Angeles Lakers are changing hands again. Just 14 months after Mark Walter agreed to purchase the franchise at a $10 billion valuation, Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger have reached an agreement to buy the Lakers for a record $12.5 billion. Grant Mona and John Browner examine the timing of the stunning sale, why Walter would move on from an appreciating asset so quickly and why the franchise apparently never reached the open market. Could another group have offered more? Why did Kushner and Iger pivot from pursuing an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas to buying a franchise that nobody knew was available? The conversation also covers the federal and SEC scrutiny surrounding Walter's business empire, Kushner's previous sports investments and the potential questions created by Iger's longstanding connection to Disney, ABC and ESPN. Grant and John also wonder why Magic Johnson apparently wasn't given an opportunity to assemble a group, compare the private sale to the Lakers' acquisition of Luka Dončić and discuss why the NBA will face pressure to examine every part of the proposed transaction before approving it. Finally, John explains his theory about how the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard investigation could affect the attention surrounding the Lakers' ownership change. This episode includes commentary and speculation based on publicly reported information. Mark Walter hasn't been charged with wrongdoing, and the proposed Lakers sale remains subject to NBA approval. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, The BET in Las Vegas and Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Mona and Arash Markazi reunite for a throwback edition of The Sporting Tribune Today, covering the biggest questions surrounding Southern California and Las Vegas sports. Arash shares his firsthand observations from the Rams' joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys in Woodland Hills, including the secrecy surrounding the session, Puka Nacua's injury scare, Myles Garrett's lingering knee swelling and Stetson Bennett's difficult performance. With Matthew Stafford entering another championship-or-bust season, do the Rams have a backup quarterback they can trust? The conversation then moves to Las Vegas, where veteran Kirk Cousins enters preseason as the Raiders' starting quarterback ahead of No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Grant and Arash discuss why Mendoza may benefit from waiting, what could force the Raiders to play him and how much progress would make Klint Kubiak's first season a success. They also examine the Chargers' ceiling, whether Mike McDaniel can unlock the best version of Justin Herbert and why regular-season success will no longer be enough for Jim Harbaugh's team. On the NBA side, Grant and Arash react to the opening-week and Christmas schedules, LeBron James returning to Los Angeles as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers and the start of the Luka Dončić era with the Lakers. Grant believes the rebuilt Lakers can finish as high as third in the Western Conference, while Arash questions whether the roster has a true championship ceiling. Finally, the latest Kawhi Leonard clues lead back to the stalled Clippers-Raptors trade. Kawhi has continued appearing around Toronto, while another curious image from the Clippers' facility has Grant wondering if both sides are already preparing for the deal to be completed. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, The BET in Las Vegas and Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Mona is joined by Arash Markazi, John Browner and Josh Tariff for a packed edition of The Sporting Tribune Today. The crew breaks down Aaron Donald's latest workouts with the Rams and whether the future Hall of Famer is really preparing to come out of retirement. They also debate what Donald could add to an already loaded defense featuring Myles Garrett and whether the Rams should be viewed as clear Super Bowl favorites. Then, the conversation turns to the investigation surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the stalled trade that would send him to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram. Could Leonard end up back with the Los Angeles Clippers? What happens to the trade if the investigation stretches into training camp? The panel looks at the difficult decisions facing both organizations and why Clippers fans may quickly welcome Leonard back if he remains in Los Angeles. Arash also discusses the excitement surrounding Tarik Skubal after the reigning back-to-back Cy Young Award winner joined the Dodgers, while Grant explains why he isn't ready to panic over the team's recent struggles. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, The BET in Las Vegas and Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Directed and Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant, John Browner and Beav open with the worst-kept secret in football getting one step less secret: a defensive tackle named Aaron Donald, out of Pittsburgh, officially appeared on the NFL's workout transaction wire for the Los Angeles Rams. John torches the Adam Schefter drip campaign — tweet by tweet, "he just wanted to feel a helmet on" — while Beav shares what he's been saying all along: Donald's been in that facility more than anyone realizes, he won't play Week 1, and the Rams will save him from himself with a plan built for January. Add Sean McVay's all-time terrible poker face ("best workout I've ever seen — I hope the kid makes the team") and the crew agrees on the Calvin Johnson-Barry Sanders theory of why he left, and why he stayed ready. Then the rounds: Stefon Diggs to the Commanders and why it doesn't move the needle for Jayden Daniels, real concern for Brandon Aiyuk — Beav says take his mental health seriously — the Odell-Malik Nabers workout video that should terrify Giants fans, and the Giants as "the most unbuttoned organization" in football. The show turns serious on Tua in Atlanta: John makes the full case that the commissioner should step in, guarantee the money, and end it, and Beav backs it with his own concussion story. Then it swings all the way back: Justin Herbert got engaged, and the great LOVE debate erupts — Beav wants no-love, hate-home Tom Brady; John defends work-life balance with a full roster of romance rules. And in the post-show, John absolutely snaps on the Detroit Pistons' G League affiliate charging $250 for open tryouts — the shorts, the socks, jersey number 182 — before Beav declares for the Windy City Bulls and drops the note Clippers fans have been waiting on: the Kawhi train is stopping everybody, and Peyton Watson is still coming. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a two-man Tuesday — Grant and John Browner — and it ends in the funniest place in football: the 49ers' training camp, which sits next to an electrical substation and has produced nine injuries in five practices. Mike Evans' quad, Ricky Pearsall done for the year, hamstrings and calves and ribs everywhere — and the internet has responded by drawing the substation bigger, and more evil, with every new pull. John's verdict is harsher than the meme: the Niners are cheap, the practice field looks like a prison yard, and — in the night's instant classic — children are like sponges: you can only squeeze out what you pour in. Before the curse: a Dodgers panic check. They're 13-15 since July 1, swept by the Red Sox, dropped a series to the Cubs — and still up big, with Skubal's six-inning debut wasted by zero run support. John's message to the freak-out crowd: look at the division lead, this is September spring training, and the Phantom IL is working as intended. Plus the Padres winning John back exactly as promised on his own show, the Rutschman-to-Boston deal that shames the Skubal package, and a wide-open AL where the Rays have the best record and nobody can name the favorite. Then the NBA block: why the Spurs standing pat is the smartest move of the summer (Dylan Harper starts, Castle is 6-8 now, and the Harper-Castle war for a $400M contract is coming), John's prediction that De'Aaron Fox leaves on the first thing smoking, and a full teardown of the Nuggets wasting peak Jokic — cap hell, the homegrown-love disease, and the Jamal Murray trade to New Orleans that John would make tonight. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hours after the trade deadline, Grant, John Browner and E Lamb sort through a changed baseball world. Tarik Skubal is a Dodger — a two-time Cy Young winner joining the two-time reigning MVP — and E Lamb answers as fan and journalist at once: he loves it, and he's also putting on the conspiracy hat, arguing the league is letting the Dodgers stack talent to guarantee the hard cap it wants. John isn't buying it: the lockout was coming regardless, Skubal told the world he wanted LA, and no team was giving up a real haul for a two-month rental. From there it's the fight underneath every deadline move — John's case that a cap is really about raising the floor (more teams sit under the projected floor than over the cap), E Lamb's "get your weight up or sell" capitalism sermon, and a genuinely great disagreement about what failure means: E Lamb doesn't celebrate second place, John explains why a Padres playoff berth is the greatest run the city has ever had, and Grant gets caught in the Clippers-fan crossfire. Then the NFL hypotheticals: should a six-months-post-ACL Patrick Mahomes really start Week 1, how many Kirk Cousins starts before sitting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza becomes malpractice (John: zero — play him against the shambolic Dolphins immediately; E Lamb: sitting is how you save a quarterback), and what it says about Minnesota if Kyler Murray beats out JJ McCarthy. The post-show goes to the uncomfortable place: John and E Lamb on why JJ McCarthy went that high while Shedeur Sanders fell to the sixth — "we don't have to talk in code." And E Lamb closes with real beat intel: if Aaron Donald returns it happens before the Australia trip, the Myles Garrett trade had — said with confidence — a significant influence on him contemplating it, and don't rule out Vita Vea joining him. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Five deep tonight — Grant, Tim Parker, David Bloom, Mykell Mathieu and E Lamb — and the Clippers news is grim. Baxter Holmes of ESPN reports the Aspiration investigation could bleed into 2027, and Grant has had it: as he puts it, it's the year 2085, Bronny James Jr. the Second is in the league, and the investigation still isn't concluded. He torches the recycled reporting cycle — everyone re-breaking that the Raptors don't want the penalties, which the show covered three weeks ago — while E Lamb plays the adult in the room and lays out the actual endgame nobody else is explaining: findings, the Clippers' right to push back, then arbitration or court. His warning from July 4 stands — the longer this lingers, the worse it gets — and if it isn't concluded by the trade deadline, there is no trade. Mykell just feels bad for Toronto, where Kawhi was supposed to retire, and for Brandon Ingram, stuck on a team that already tried to ship him out. Before the doom: Luka Doncic is flying the ENTIRE Lakers roster to Slovenia on his own dime for a four-day August mini-camp, and the panel splits on what it means — Mykell calls it everything the last era never gave the fans, E Lamb contrasts it with a certain someone working out in another team's facility, Tim (crediting the "vanilla Lakers") says team bonding doesn't move a seed, and the crew fights over what year one of solo Luka has to look like: Western Conference Finals or bust? Plus Deebo Samuel returns to the Niners with Ricky Pearsall likely out long-term, Tim declares the Niners cooked while Grant — the self-described biggest Niners hater alive — explains why the cockroach always survives, and E Lamb announces the TST Fantasy Football League. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant, John Browner and Tim Parker finally get to the biggest story of the offseason — and they could not disagree more. Tim has never been happier to be wrong: he had LeBron going to Cleveland, then Golden State or Miami, and instead he got the biggest thing in Philadelphia sports history. Xfinity Mobile Arena is MSG now, Broad Street is Broadway, and anybody who lived through the process — Ish Smith, Evan Turner, Thad Young, Henry Sims — has earned this. John pours cold water: he's 42, the best player on the roster is Jaylen Brown, and nobody on that team knows this offense yet. Then John opens the curtain on something fans never see — what an NBA practice actually looks like after training camp ends, why teams won't let you watch it, and why LeBron will not take a full practice rep all season. From there it's a full autopsy of the fit: does Tyrese Maxey get unleashed or buried at number three on the call sheet, is this 1988 Magic or 1991 Magic, and the one argument that finally scares Tim — every champion is a top-12 defense, and this team can't guard anybody. Plus Tim's line in the sand ("no Eastern Conference Finals and LeBron feels a wrath he hasn't felt since The Decision"), the East hierarchy sorted into regular-season good versus playoff good, Charlotte as the dark horse, and the Anthony Simons war that will not die. Before the break, a Kawhi update: a third company has entered the Aspiration investigation, ESPN reports it could bleed into 2027, and John explains why — the league isn't investigating anymore, it's negotiating the punishment behind closed doors. John opens the show with a tribute to his friend and former 1090 colleague Billy Ray Smith Jr., who died Wednesday at 64. The post-show takes on WNBA All-Star weekend, where the off-court coverage swallowed the basketball, and closes with news: the TST Podcast Network is officially happening. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The wait is over: LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er — reportedly for peanuts — and the crew (Grant, John Browner, Beav and E Lamb) spends the night sorting through the wreckage. The biggest casualty? Golden State. Grant cooks on the Warriors wasting Steph Curry's last prime years: the roster of exploded knees and 39-year-olds, the front-office exit that says everything, and the report that they're already "building for the next era." So the GM war room opens: do you do the unthinkable and trade Steph? John's play — you don't take calls, you MAKE them: San Antonio, four firsts, and take the De'Aaron Fox contract off their neck. Beav pitches Orlando and a Houston KD reunion; Charlotte with Kon Knueppel gets a "little Klay" nod. Before all that, E Lamb files a live report from Rams camp at LMU: Matthew Stafford looks like a back-to-back MVP candidate, Puka Nacua made a one-handed catch right in front of him, rookie CJ Daniels turned every head at practice, and Konata Mumpfield is "baby DeVonta." Plus the full training-camp tour: the Jalen Hurts identity-crisis debate returns, E Lamb sends Jacksonville to the AFC Championship, the crew rules on Travis Hunter's future (full-time corner, Canton-level ceiling), John is officially over Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen gets the Jim Kelly treatment, and the Mahomes-isn't-bouncing-back theory built entirely on Travis Kelce's decline. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Mona, John Browner and Tim Parker close out the week with a show that gets realer as it goes. John opens the vault on the Kawhi investigation: he thinks it's already done, the league is sitting on it, and the punishment lands soft — 10 to 15 games, Uncle Dennis takes the fall, and Kawhi's cooking by Christmas anyway. Before that, it's MLB doomsday prep: the August 3 trade deadline is a mirage (the Dodgers' IL is their trade deadline), John wants to see how big the monster can get with a Tarek Skubal heist before the salary cap lands, and his research says the lockout math is brutal — sixteen teams under the projected spending floor, six over the cap, and in John's words, there will be NO season at all. The fix? The union should learn from the Savannah Bananas and the 2011 NBA lockout, when Rucker Park and the Drew League kept the players untouchable. Then the post-show goes nuclear: the Rich Paul roast — the daily pod, the economy-flight bit, Grant's courtside story about seeing him in the same outfit as that morning's episode — and John's instant-classic rant on millionaires crying broke. The $5M-isn't-a-lot discourse, the JJ Redick quote, the Nas line, and why Bam Adebayo and Giannis never talk like this. The ticket takers don't care about your tax bracket. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Parker is back from Philadelphia and the crew — Grant, Tim and David Bloom — has a night full of receipts. The Miami Heat accidentally published, then scrambled to delete, a scheduled video dated July 27 — and Grant, who lives inside YouTube Studio, explains exactly how a slip like that happens and why this one doesn't look like an accident. Is that LeBron's date? Tim reads the tea leaves the only way that's ever made sense: through the family — Zhuri's volleyball life in LA, Savannah's history with Miami, and why Golden State is a 45-minute flight that keeps everyone happy. Plus the Markieff Morris "sources" tweet that had the panel asking: per WHO? Before all that, Tim files a report from Philly: Schwarber one homer short at the Derby, the All-Star Game leading the local news, and a Phillies team that fell apart on the little things against a Dodgers club that never misses them — including the JT Realmuto baserunning decision nobody can explain. The guys make the case for Max Muncy's No. 13 in the rafters, debate Kyle Tucker as a $60M "add-on," and Tim shares a story from Dodger Stadium that confirms the worst-kept secret in baseball: the Phantom IL is real. The post-show goes NFL: Tim (a lifelong Eagles fan) says his own team isn't built to hang with the Rams, declares this the Year of Jalen Hurts, and drops a hot take — the defending-champion Seahawks miss the playoffs entirely. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant welcomes John Browner, Beav and Eric Lambkins II for a show that opens in full revolt: Bleacher Report's top 99 NBA defenders of all time has Draymond Green at No. 10 — ahead of Kawhi, Michael Jordan and Gary Payton — and the crew is not okay. John makes the case for Dennis Rodman as the greatest defender ever, E Lamb declares war on the Kobe-at-42 slander and plants a flag for Michael Cooper as the best Laker defender of all time, and the guys decide TST needs to build its own list. Then it's the new-look Lakers: has Rob Pelinka actually transformed the roster around Luka, or is he just looking busy when the boss walks by? The panel debates Walker Kessler as the whole plan's linchpin, Matisse Thybulle as a Marcus Smart-style reclamation, Cam Carr's defensive promise, and where the Lakers land in a loaded West — including John's vow to fight anyone who doubts his Utah and Washington shockers, plus the Stephon Castle growth-spurt take that gets out of hand. In the post-show, E Lamb makes it official from the beat: the Rams are the NFC front-runner, and the Donald–Garrett front four math is undefeated. Beav refuses to pre-crown anybody, defends Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith, and circles October 4 in Philly. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The full crew is back — Grant, John Browner, David Bloom and Josh Tariff — and the biggest story finally has legs: Aaron Donald is coming back to the Rams. It's not official, but between the grainy footage at the Woodland Hills facility, Davante Adams' posts and Myles Garrett unpacking a signed jersey, the guys treat it as done and start dreaming on a Greatest Show on Turf defense — third-down packages, double-digit sack predictions, and a message for the smug defending-champion Seahawks they don't play until Christmas. Before that: the LeBron sweepstakes drags on with nobody actually knowing anything, and the panel torches the fake-sources economy — Kendrick Perkins, Pat Beverley, DraftKings odds, and how the ESPN insider machine really works. Plus final summer league verdicts: the Warriors win it all behind MVP Yaxel Lendeborg, Caleb Wilson looks like the best of the whole class, Aday Mara gets exposed, and the crew renders a split decision on Keaton Wagler's Vegas — Grant sees a second-half burst scorer the Clippers will let take his lumps, John sees a project who never passed the eye test. It ends with an 0-17 Cardinals prediction and a plea to Jacoby Brissett: take the money. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Directed and Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a Clippers summer league postgame reaction show with the perfect crew for it — Grant, Beav and David Bloom, three guys who love the Clippers and hate them a little bit sometimes. Keaton Wagler sits out against the Wizards and the panel splits: Grant wanted him on the floor building confidence against lower competition, David says resting a top-five pick on a back-to-back is just what summer league is, and Beav is frustrated the Clippers won't let a struggling 19-year-old develop. Meanwhile the guys who did play looked good — Kobe Sanders drops 26 and gets caught mic'd up leading the huddle, Nick "The Juice" Martinelli keeps earning his roster card, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser tells Joey Lynn he's up from 238 to 265 pounds. Then it gets uncomfortable: is Cam Christie's time with the Clippers over? The crew debates the fan-favorite pipeline, why the franchise hits on second-rounders but can't find a homegrown star, whether this era matches the 2018–19 transition team, and Beav demands Adam Silver stop lying and let the Kawhi trade through. Plus a LeBron free agency check-in: Cleveland, Golden State, Philly or Miami? New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the show on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant's back from Summer League in Vegas and the crew — John Browner, Beav and David Bloom — has thoughts. Three games in on Keaton Wagler and the panel is not having it: John calls it a red flag, Beav just says trash, David sees a passive, tentative player afraid to ruin his percentages. Grant is the lone defender, pointing to 19.5 points and 41.6% from three over the last two games and arguing the real issue is a 19-year-old frame, not the jumper. Meanwhile Darius Acuff drops 26 in 26 minutes and John hands out an A+. The guys run the last five No. 5 picks, debate whether Lawrence Frank is on the clock, and then get into the Kawhi Leonard mess: a second NBA investigation tied to the Aspiration probe, AI images of Kawhi as a Marvel Groot offshoot, and an Adam Silver quote that flatly contradicts the Raptors' own statement. Who actually paused that trade? Plus Gary Trent Jr., circumvention that everyone pretends isn't happening, and a StubHub story that ties it all together. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Summer League Eve and the crew — Grant, John Browner and Beav — is holding down the whole week. The guys preview the rookie heavyweight matchups tipping off in Vegas: the No. 1 vs. No. 2 debate in AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson, the grudge match of Darius Acuff vs. Keaton Wagler, and Cameron Boozer vs. Caleb Wilson. John makes his case for Boozer as a Carlos Boozer–meets–Kevin Love floor, the panel gets into life after Kawhi and how Kobe Sanders' minutes get squeezed, and John pitches blowing up the G League entirely. Then the post-show turns into a brawl: is Jalen Hurts actually a good quarterback, or just a winner riding a great roster? Beav says the slander won't be tolerated. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The main crew is back — Grant, John Browner and Beav — for a loaded night. The guys open on the World Cup, where Argentina erased a two-goal Egypt lead in stunning fashion (Messi doing Messi things) and a VAR overturn had everyone yelling "rigged." Then it's deep into Clippers offseason chaos: the Kawhi, Brandon Ingram and Walker Kessler deals still aren't official, the CBA apron is making everything a nightmare to track, and the panel goes to war over whether a $116M swing for Peyton Watson makes any sense — or whether Lawrence Frank is just doing stuff to do stuff. Should they simply re-sign Bennedict Mathurin and develop the No. 5 pick instead? In the post-show, the crew relitigates the SGA regret and closes with a full LeBron James free-agency breakdown: Denver, Golden State, or Philly? New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Directed and Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The full crew's back after the Fourth of July — Grant, John Browner and Beav dig into a loaded night. The Clippers win the Rui Hachimura sweepstakes on a two-year deal, and the guys break down the fit at the four, the John Collins fallout, and whether a Bennedict Mathurin or Peyton Watson move is next. Then it's on to Team USA's brutal Round-of-16 exit to Belgium (and why Christian Pulisic took the brunt of it), a Summer League deep dive headlined by Darryn Peterson looking like a problem, Cam Boozer in Memphis, the Utah Jazz's ceiling and locker-room questions, the coaching carousel, and the NBA's one-free-throw experiment that sends John completely over the edge. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Produced and Directed by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Mona, John Browner, and Beav dig into the summer league footage of Darius Acuff looking exactly like the guard the Clippers passed on, which reignites the Kings over Clippers debate that will not die. First they get into the day-after Jaylen Brown fallout, why John thinks the deal looks even worse for Boston 24 hours later, and how the Celtics treatment of Brown could scare off future free agents. Then it is Acuff, the Clippers being handcuffed, a Team USA versus France Olympic reality check, and a WNBA and Caitlin Clark debate. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The wildest offseason in years keeps rolling. Grant Mona, John Browner, Beav, and Tim Parker react to Jaylen Brown getting traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and picks, with Sixers superfan Tim calling it a straight fleecing and John arguing Boston let spite blow up a title core. Then it is the Lakers going all-in on the Luka Doncic era with Walker Kessler and an Austin Reaves deal the panel is not sold on, a full ranking of the Western Conference that leaves the Lakers fighting for the play-in, and the Kings over Clippers cage match that will not die. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The two biggest names in Los Angeles are both on the move. Arash Markazi, John Browner, Tim, Beav, and Grant Mona break down LeBron James officially leaving the Lakers, with the crew convinced he is headed to Golden State to chase one more title, and why signing Austin Reaves first sealed it. Then it is the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto, the pick haul the Clippers pulled back, and a real argument over whether the Kawhi and Paul George era was a total failure or a quiet success, with John putting the whole thing at the feet of Lawrence Frank. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Free agency is here and the rumors are flying. Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, John Browner, and Eric Lambkins II open on the World Cup in their backyard, then dig into the Kawhi Leonard saga, with Shams reporting real talks between the Clippers and a Raptors team where Kawhi is still a hero. Grant breaks down the actual sticking points in the package, John argues trading him for pennies makes no sense after building the whole offseason around Darius Garland and Keaton Wagler, and ELamb makes the case that the only Kawhi trade worth doing is Jaylen Brown to Boston. Then the show goes off the rails with a LeBron, Steph, Draymond, and Anthony Davis super team rumor in Golden State. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the wildest weeks of the NBA offseason gives the crew a debate they swear has never been had, are the Sacramento Kings better than the Clippers? Grant Mona, John Browner, Josh Tariff, and David Bloom start with LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota and whether it fits next to Anthony Edwards, then argue the Clippers' plan to build around Darius Garland, the decision to draft Keaton Wagler over Darius Acuff, and where the Clippers land in a loaded West. Plus a Chargers detour and the Caitlin Clark and WNBA officiating debate. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Directed by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Clippers finally made their pick, taking Keaton Waggler at five, and Grant Mona was inside the Intuit Dome to see it. He and John Browner break down the selection, with John arguing Lawrence Frank exposed the team's process, the workout was staged, and Darius Acuff Jr. was the better pick. Then they go around the rest of the draft, the Lakers trading up for Cameron Carr, the one lottery surprise, Ja Morant and LaMelo Ball both available, where Jaylen Brown lands, and why Miami may not escape the East even with Giannis.   The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giannis Antetokounmpo got traded to the Miami Heat the night before the draft, and the crew has a take you won't hear elsewhere, the Heat got worse. Grant Mona, John Browner, and Josh Tariff break down why Pat Riley went for the name over the roster, how Milwaukee won the deal, and the Boston fallout with the Tatum and Jaylen Brown rift. Then it is a full NBA Draft preview, the boom or bust case on Darren Peterson, why workouts don't matter, and the Clippers' huge fifth pick decision and whether they finally trade Kawhi Leonard. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks threw a parade for two million people, and the NBA's money problem stole the show. Grant Mona, John Browner, Josh Tariff, Beav, and David Bloom debate whether stars should keep taking pay cuts to win, what it means for Karl Anthony Towns and a Knicks team that won't enter the second apron, and the offseason's trickiest question, would you pay Austin Reaves a max or let another team overpay him. Then it closes on MLB's plan to remove high schoolers from the draft, cut it to twelve rounds, and slash the bonus pool, with a baseball lockout looming. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks won the title as a 53 win team, and the Lakers finished with that same record, so the crew asks whether the Lakers could pull off the same kind of run. Arash Markazi hosts John Browner, Josh Tariff, Tim Parker, and Grant Mona on the LeBron and Luka chemistry question, what Luka wants around him, the free agent targets who fit the modern champion blueprint, and why Rui Hachimura is probably staying. Then it turns to the Clippers and a heated debate over Tyronn Lue, whether he can out coach anyone, the plan to develop Darius Garland, and whether Lawrence Frank is the real problem. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks are NBA champions, and the crew puts a bow on a wild Finals before diving into the Clippers' biggest decision of the offseason. Arash Markazi hosts Grant Mona, Beav, Mykell Mathieu, and ELamb on De'Aaron Fox's historic meltdown and his contract, Mike Brown's vindication, and whether this parity era gives every team hope. Then it is a full Clippers fifth pick debate, trade for Jaylen Brown, swing for Anthony Davis, or draft a young scorer like Darius Acuff and keep the capital, with the Kawhi Leonard decision hanging over all of it. The crew wraps on the World Cup taking over Los Angeles. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks are NBA champions, and the crew unpacks a bizarre Finals where the Spurs led around 72 percent of the series and still only won one game. Grant Mona, John Browner, Josh Tariff, David Bloom, and Tim Parker get into how Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby closed it out, the De'Aaron Fox contract that has him making more than Luka, Bam, and Shai next season, and Dylan Harper outplaying him. Then it is a full Clippers offseason breakdown at the fifth pick, trade for a star like Giannis or build with a young guard, plus a post show mock draft and a LeBron legacy debate. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Spurs ended the Knicks' historic win streak with a Game 3 win at Madison Square Garden to climb back into the series at 2-1, and the crew breaks it all down. Grant Mona, John Browner, Josh Tariff, and Tim Parker get into Victor Wembanyama's bounce back game, Karl Anthony Towns disappearing in the second half, the Mike Brown and Mitch Johnson coaching battle, the physical play with Jalen Brunson, and series picks from everyone. They also weigh in on President Trump attending the game and the crowd's energy, then the post show dives into a passionate debate about sports broadcasts and the greatest calls of all time. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks are up 1-0 and riding a 12 game win streak, and the crew breaks down whether the Spurs can respond in a must win Game 2. Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, Beav, Mykell Mathieu, and Eric Lambkins II get into Victor Wembanyama going cold late, why he needs to live in the post, De'Aaron Fox's struggles, and the coaching edge Mike Brown holds over Mitch Johnson, with series picks from the whole panel. Then it shifts to the NFL and the Rams landing Myles Garrett, the loaded defensive line, a possible Aaron Donald return, and whether a super team on paper really wins it all. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals on the road, and the full crew breaks it down right after the buzzer. Grant Mona, John Browner, Tim Parker, David Bloom, and Josh Tariff get into how Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony Towns carried New York, why Josh Hart was the difference, and the big question hanging over San Antonio, where Victor Wembanyama went for long stretches. Then the post show opens up to a Giannis debate, a wild Chet Holmgren trade idea, the Aaron Donald comeback heating up, and AJ Brown landing with the Patriots. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aaron Donald cracked the door open on an NFL comeback, and Grant Mona and Demetrius Beaver get into what it would mean for an already loaded Rams team with the Super Bowl at SoFi this year. They also break down AJ Brown finally getting traded from the Eagles to the Patriots, what it says about how Philly builds, and AJ's fit with Drake Maye. Then it is a full Clippers offseason breakdown, from the Kawhi Leonard decision to the number five pick and the Darius Acuff debate to John Collins in free agency. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rams just landed Myles Garrett in one of the biggest trades in NFL history, and the crew breaks down what it means. Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, John Browner, and Tim Parker get into how the two time Defensive Player of the Year turns an already loaded roster into a Super Bowl favorite on another level, what it cost in Jared Verse and a 2027 first round pick, and the buzz about Aaron Donald possibly coming back to line up next to him. Plus a post show that runs from the Sixers Process to a full Chicago sports rant. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 NBA Finals are locked in and the crew breaks down how we got here. San Antonio walked into Oklahoma City and took Game 7 from the back to back champs, sending Victor Wembanyama to the Finals at 22. Grant Mona, John Browner, and Mykell Mathieu react to one of the best Game 7s in recent memory, the role players who got the Spurs over the top, Luke Kornet's swing block, and what a quiet night means for Chet Holmgren and the Thunder. Then it is a full Spurs vs Knicks Finals preview with x factors and the coaching battle. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The full crew is back as the Western Conference Finals come down to a winner-take-all Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Arash Markazi, Grant, Mona, Timothy Parker, Mykell Mathieu, and John Browner break down a series that swung from a classic Game 1 into a string of blowouts, what SGA has to do without the whistle in his favor, and whether Victor Wembanyama is ready for this moment or still on a learning curve. From there the panel looks ahead to the New York Knicks waiting in the NBA Finals, which matchup gives us the best series, and how far this Knicks group can really go. The conversation turns local with a deep dive on the Los Angeles Clippers at a franchise crossroads: is it finally time to trade Kawhi Leonard, chase young assets, and build around a top-five pick the way OKC built its juggernaut? Plus the guys get into the upcoming NBA Draft and the Darius Acuff Jr. debate, sprinkle in some MLB and NFL talk, and settle exactly nothing in the great Dodger Stadium vs. Petco Park vs. Angel Stadium argument. There's heat, there's history, and there's the one and only John Browner not holding anything back. Catch The Sporting Tribune Today on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crew is back with Arash, Grant, Beav, and David Bloom breaking down the biggest stories in sports. Victor Wembanyama skipped his postgame media obligations after a brutal Game 5 loss in the Western Conference Finals — what does that say about the face of the league? The guys debate whether winning fixes everything or if Wemby needs to face the music heading into Game 6. Then, a passionate defense of the Tulsa Drillers bat dog after Dodgers prospect Kendall George injured his knee jumping over the pup. The dog did his job. Period. Plus, Andy Pages is quietly becoming one of the best outfielders in baseball and the Dodgers needed every bit of it. And the Clippers sit at a franchise crossroads with the fifth overall pick, Kawhi Leonard trade buzz, and a chance to finally shift into a new era. Is it time to sell high on Kawhi? The whole crew weighs in. Listen live on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Follow us @SportingTrib on X for the livestream. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The full Sporting Tribune Today panel returns to discuss the New York Knicks' dominant playoff run and whether they can challenge the eventual Western Conference champion in the NBA Finals. Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, John Browner, Demetrius Beaver, and Mykell Mathieu break down the Knicks' recent success, Jalen Brunson's leadership, and the team's improved defense. The crew also analyzes the Thunder-Spurs series, Victor Wembanyama's inconsistent play, officiating concerns, and what San Antonio must do to force a Game 7. Plus, a look at the Vegas Golden Knights' continued success, the future of sports in Las Vegas, NBA expansion discussions, and the latest LeBron James speculation. Featured Topics Knicks reach NBA Finals Thunder vs Spurs breakdown Victor Wembanyama analysis NBA officiating controversy Vegas Golden Knights success LeBron James rumors NBA expansion discussion Featuring: Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, John Browner, Demetrius Beaver and Mykell Mathieu. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant, Josh, Mykell, David and John dive deep into Game 2 of the Spurs vs. Thunder playoff series. We analyze the pivotal moments, dissect player performances, and evaluate strategies that shaped the games. Plus, we tackle the latest on the Dodgers, their series win against the Padres, and discuss their current form and the challenges they face with key players underperforming. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arash is joined by the full crew — Grant, Mykell, Beav and John Browner — for a deep dive into Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers had a commanding lead and let it slip away in a stunning 30-8 fourth-quarter collapse, handing the Knicks a dramatic overtime victory behind Jalen Brunson. The crew breaks down what went wrong for Cleveland, why Donovan Mitchell and James Harden disappeared when it mattered most, and whether Kenny Atkinson's timeout management cost them the game. Then the conversation shifts west — is anyone in the East actually capable of beating the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs? Victor Wembanyama's historic performance in the West has the crew questioning whether this Knicks team, as good as they are, is truly ready for that level. In the second segment, the final shoe drops on what many are calling the worst trade in NBA history — the Luka Dončić deal. With Nico Harrison already gone and Jason Kidd now fired, the Dallas Mavericks have officially torn everything down. The crew debates whether this surpasses the Clippers trading Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to OKC, what it means for Cooper Flagg's future in Dallas, and whether the Lakers can actually build a championship around Luka. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sporting Tribune crew — Arash, Grant, John Browner, and David Bloom — breaks down one of the most electrifying playoff games in recent memory: Spurs vs. Thunder Game 1 in the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama delivered a generational performance (41 pts, 24 reb) in double overtime without De'Aaron Fox, and the crew can't stop talking about it. Then, the guys shift to the Eastern Conference Finals — Knicks vs. Cavs — with Grant backing New York in six while John controversially rides with Cleveland. David sits somewhere in the middle, questioning whether either team is a real title threat. Plus: Should the Dodgers be worried heading into their series with the Padres? And where does LeBron James go next — the Warriors, the Knicks, Cleveland, or nowhere at all? Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arash, Grant, Beav, and newest Sporting Tribune member John Browner — a San Diego sports radio veteran with nearly a decade on the air — come together on a very special Drake drop night for a packed episode of TST Today LIVE, heard on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. The crew breaks down the NBA Playoffs with the Spurs leading the Timberwolves 3-2 heading into a pivotal Game 6 at Target Center. Is Victor Wembanyama already the most dominant force in the postseason? Can Anthony Edwards and a hobbled Wolves squad force a Game 7? The panel weighs in with strong takes on both sides. Then, the LeBron James game ball story takes center stage. John Browner drops a sharp analysis of why this is a classic Klutch Sports media plant — and why the Lakers have done nothing but cater to LeBron for years, from drafting Bronny James to hiring his podcast co-host JJ Reddick as head coach. The guys also react to the NFL Schedule Release, with the Chargers once again setting the gold standard for creative schedule drop videos. John gives a raw, emotional breakdown of what the Chargers' departure meant to San Diego fans — and why Dean Spanos still hasn't been forgiven. Finally, the conversation shifts to the NBA Draft, with John Browner making a passionate case for why Darius Acuff Jr. is being criminally underrated and why the Clippers should absolutely NOT trade away their fifth overall pick. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The TST Today crew breaks down the Lakers' latest roster decisions, dissects the Clippers' pivotal 5th pick choice, recaps the Dodgers, and dives into the World Cup ticket frenzy. Everything LA sports fans need to know — in one episode. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arash, Grant, Beav, and Mykell break down the Lakers' second-round exit at the hands of OKC, what it means for LeBron, Luka, and the offseason ahead. Plus, the Clippers land the 5th overall pick in what could be a franchise-defining draft, and the Dodgers hit a rough patch — is it time to worry? Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Mona and Arash Markazi are joined by Demetrius Beaver, Mykell Mathieu and Josh Tariff for a lively playoff edition of The Sporting Tribune Today. In segment one, the crew dives into the referee bonanza after the Lakers' Game 2 loss in Oklahoma City, where Los Angeles fell 125-107 and dropped into a 2-0 hole against the Thunder while frustration over the whistle became one of the biggest stories of the night. Then in segment two, the guys go around the rest of the NBA playoff picture, starting with the Pistons taking a stunning 2-0 series lead over the Cavaliers behind another strong close from Cade Cunningham. They also break down the Wolves-Spurs series after San Antonio answered back with a 133-95 Game 2 blowout, turning that matchup into a tense 1-1 fight heading deeper into the round. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Mona is joined by Demetrius Beaver, Mykell Mathieu and Josh Tariff for a lively episode of The Sporting Tribune Today covering a busy stretch across Los Angeles sports and the NBA playoffs. In segment one, the crew breaks down the Lakers' chances in their second-round series after a rough Game 1 blowout loss to the Thunder, what went wrong, and whether Los Angeles still has a real path to swing the matchup back in its favor. Then in segment two, the guys open up the debate over whether the Clippers and Angels belong in the same tier as two Los Angeles teams stuck in frustrating spots, before shifting back to the playoffs with the Wolves-Spurs series tied 1-1 after two very different games. They also look ahead to the Sparks' playoff chances as the WNBA season begins, making this a packed episode with NBA urgency, Los Angeles sports debate and plenty of early-season perspective. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Mona and Arash Markazi are joined by Demetrius Beaver and Timothy Parker for a lively episode of The Sporting Tribune Today after a huge night in the NBA playoffs. In segment one, the crew reacts to the Lakers' blowout loss to the Thunder in Game 1, how Los Angeles set the tone early, and what Reaves' performance could mean for the rest of the series. Then in segment two, the guys go around the rest of the Game 1 matchups, breaking down the biggest takeaways, early overreactions, and which teams already look like they have a real edge. They also dive into the Dodgers' frustrating trend of not winning Shohei Ohtani starts, what is going wrong in those games, and how much concern there should be as Los Angeles tries to steady itself. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Mona and Arash Markazi lead a packed episode of The Sporting Tribune Today with Mykell Mathieu, Eric Lambkins II, Demetrius Beaver and Timothy Parker joining the conversation. In segment one, the crew breaks down the Lakers' second-round matchup against the Thunder, how Los Angeles stacks up against Oklahoma City, what has to travel from the first round and where the series could swing. Then in segment two, the panel hits a busy playoff and Los Angeles sports slate, from the Timberwolves beating the Spurs in Game 1 to the Dodgers' early-season panic meter and the Ducks' series against the Golden Knights. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Mona hosts a playoff-packed episode of The Sporting Tribune Today with Los Angeles basketball and Anaheim hockey taking center stage. In segment one, Grant takes listeners inside Lakers practice ahead of Game 1 against the Thunder, featuring sound from JJ Redick, Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia as Los Angeles gets ready for a huge second-round test against Oklahoma City. Then in segment two, the focus shifts to the ice after the Ducks' series win over the Oilers. Grant shares reaction from Anaheim's head coach and players as they reflect on closing out the series, the energy around the team and what this playoff run could look like moving forward. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Mona and Arash Markazi are joined by Mykell Mathieu and Timothy Parker for a loaded episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, covering a wild stretch across the NBA, NHL and MLB. In segment one, the crew breaks down the Lakers heading back to Houston for a massive Game 6, what Los Angeles needs to fix on the road, and how much pressure is on the team to avoid letting the series get away. They also dive into the Timberwolves' stunning upset of the Nuggets, what it says about Minnesota's rise, and where Denver goes after a disappointing playoff exit. In segment two, the show shifts across the sports map as the guys discuss the Ducks moving on in the playoffs after taking down the Oilers, the 76ers forcing a Game 7 against Boston, and the current state of the Dodgers as they try to find their rhythm. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.