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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss and the NFL Draft and the Carolina Panthers. Night 1 of the NFL Draft was last night. What NFL teams got the draft right last night? What were some surprises in the NFL Draft? Did any teams make bad picks? Who were the best picks? The Carolina Panthers drafted Xavier Legette. Is this a good pick?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks shares his picks for tonight in the NBA Playoffs. Who will win this weekend: Milwaukee Bucks or Indiana Pacers? Dallas Mavericks or Los Angeles Lakers? Phoenix Suns or Minnesota Timberwolves? 

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. For more information visit: raleighfirebirds.net

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Lakers loss to the Nuggets and the Knicks loss to the 76ers. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-105 last night. With the win, the Nuggets take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. Why can't the Lakers beat the Nuggets? Do the Lakers have a chance to come back in this series? Will Darvin Ham be coaching the Lakers next season? Game 4 is tomorrow night. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 125-114 last night. With the win, the 76ers get their first win of the series and are down one game (1-2) in the series. Game 4 is Sunday. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 last night. With the win, the Hurricanes take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. Can the Islanders come back in this series?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex recap the NFL Draft. Night 1 of the NFL Draft was last night! Who were the winners and losers last night? What were some surprises in the NFL Draft? Did any teams make bad picks? Who were the best picks?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Reggie Bush getting back his Heisman trophy and some NFL Draft talk. Will Drake Maye drop out of the top 3? Will the Washington Commanders take Jayden dnaiels at #2 or go a different direction? Will there be any surprises in the draft? Will the Carolina Panthers do well in the draft? Who will the Raiders take? Who does Reese want? What will the Washington Commanders do at #2 in the draft? Who does Kmac want for his team? Reggie Bush got his 2005 Heisman trophy back after 14 years. What should people think?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman gives the Sports Shop a quiz.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Jamie Watson. Jamie Watson played soccer at UNC and is now a TV soccer analyst. On Tuesday, July 23, Manchester City will play Celtic FC at Kenan Stadium. To get tickets visit: fcseries.com

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Bruce Bruce. Bruce Bruce will perform this weekend at the Goodnights Comedy Club.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Celtics loss to the Heat, the Pelicans loss to the Thunder and more. The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 111-101 last night in Game 2 of their series to tie the series at 1-1. Game 3 is Saturday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 last night in Game 2 of their series to take a 2-0 lead. Game 3 is Saturday night.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Denim Day, if the Suns should break up their team and the state of the Bucks. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108 last night to tie their series at one game a piece. What does the Sports Shop think about Damian Lillard and the Bucks? The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 105-93 last night to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Game 3 is Friday night. What's wrong with the Phoenix Suns? Can the Suns still win this series?  

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Mavericks win over the Clippers, a racially charged incident at the Pacers playoff game and the NFL Draft. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-93 last night to tie the series at 1-1. Game 3 is Friday night. Kawhi Leonard returned from injury in Game 2. Who wins this series? Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108 last night to tie their series at one game a piece. Haliburton's brother was in the crowd and he was involved in a racially charged incident. What happened? The NFL Draft begins tomorrow! The Carolina Panthers are not good. Can they help Bryce Young and improve in this year's NFL Draft? Which team do you think will trade up to grab a top QB in this year's NFL Draft?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL Draft, Drake Maye and UNC basketball.   Day One of the NFL Draft is tomorrow. Where will Drake Maye and JJ McCarthy be drafted? Which team will trade up to grab a top QB in this year's NFL Draft? The Carolina Panthers are not good. Can they help Bryce Young and improve in this year's NFL Draft? Seth Trimble briefly entered the transfer portal but now has returned to UNC. RJ Davis also plans on returning to the North Carolina Tar Heels. After declaring for the NBA Draft, should Harrison Ingram join those two and come back to UNC as well?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Sports Shop event with The Cigar Box at Ray's Steakhouse yesterday and the Timberwolves win over the Suns.  The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 105-93 last night to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Game 3 is Friday night. What's wrong with the Phoenix Suns? Can the Suns still win this series?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Phoenix Suns against the Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series, some other NBA Playoffs series and Pam receives a special call. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-95 in Game 1 of their Round 1 matchup. With the win, Minnesota took a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 is tonight. Who will win this series? The Los Angeles Lakers are down 0-2 to the Denver Nuggets Will the Nuggets sweep the Lakers? Which quarterback entering the 2024 NFL Draft would you pick to win a Super Bowl?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night's NBA Playoff games. Which quarterback entering the 2024 NFL Draft would you pick to win a Super Bowl? The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 last night to take a 2-0 lead in the series. The Nuggets came back from down 20 points to win the game on a game-winning shot by Jamal Murray. Do the Lakers have a chance? Will the Nuggets sweep the Lakers? Did officiating hurt the game? The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 last night in a thrilling comeback win. Donte DiVincenzo hit the three to give the Knicks the lead. With the win, the Knicks take a 2-0 lead in the series. Why are some people upset with the result of the game? Is this series over?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Lakers loss to the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 last night to take a 2-0 lead in the series. The Nuggets came back from down 20 points to win the game on a game-winning shot by Jamal Murray. Do the Lakers have a chance? Will the Nuggets sweep the Lakers? Did officiating hurt the game?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks win over the 76ers. The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 last night in a thrilling comeback win. Donte DiVincenzo hit the three to give the Knicks the lead. With the win, the Knicks take a 2-0 lead in the series. Why are some people upset with the result of the game? Is this series over?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Graham Hill about the Carolina Hurricanes comeback win in Game 2 of their first round series against the New York Islanders.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the most shocking games this weekend in the NBA Playoffs.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Michael Jordan's win at Talledega Speedway. Michael Jordan's team won the NASCAR Cup Series for the first time as a team owner at Talledega Superspeedway. How impressive is that?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks win over the 76ers, the NFL Draft and the Pelicans chances against the Thunder. The NFL Draft starts this Thursday! If you're the Chicago Bears, what would you do with the #1 overall pick? The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 94-92 last night. With the win, the Thunder take a 1-0 lead in the series. What are the Pelicans chances without Zion Williamson? Can the Pelicans win the series? The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 111-104 over the weekend. With the win, the Knicks took a 1-0 lead in the series.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the dominance of Anthony Edwards against the Suns and the Lakers loss to the Nuggets. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-95 in Game 1 of their Round 1 matchup. With the win, Minnesota takes a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 is tomorrow night. How good is Anthony Edwards? Will Edwards become the face of the NBA? The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in Game 1 of their Round 1 series. With the win, the Nuggets lead the series 1-0. Game 2 is tonight at 10pm. What do the Lakers have to do to win this series? Do the Lakers have a chance against the Nuggets? Is LeBron old?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday and the Lakers loss to the Nuggets, Jeremy Roach leaving Duke, the 2024 Jordan Brand Classic and more. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in Game 1 of their Round 1 series. With the win, the Nuggets lead the series 1-0. Game 2 is tonight at 10pm. What do the Lakers have to do to win this series? Do the Lakers have a chance against the Nuggets? Is LeBron old? The 2024 Jordan Brand Classic Boys Game was this weekend. Is this going to be the best recruiting class in Duke history? Jeremy Roach is leaving the Duke Blue Devils to go play for the Baylor Bears. Why?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Robert Kraft's involvement in Bill Belichick not getting the head coaching job with the Atlanta Falcons. Bill Belichick is the former head coach of the New England Patriots. Months ago, Belichick and the Patriots parted ways and Belichick looked around the league for another head coaching job but ultimately was not hired. Did Patriots owner Robert Kraft sabotage Bill Belichick?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the two NBA play-in games tonight, Cailtin Clark's new Nike deal and some NBA Playoffs. The Miami Heat will host the Chicago Bulls tonight in a play-in game to decide the 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Heat will be without their star player Jimmy Butler. Butler hurt his knee in the game against the Sixers and is expected to miss multiple weeks. The winner of the Heat vs Bulls game will secure the 8 seed in the Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs. Who will win tonight: Miami or Chicago? The New Orleans will host the Sacramento Kings tonight in a play-in game to decide the 8 seed in the Western Conference. The Pelicans will be without their star play Zion Williamson. Williamson injured his left hamstring in his previous game against the Los Angeles Lakers and is expected to miss multiple weeks with this injury. The winner of the Pelicans vs Kings game Can Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks beat Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with comedian Damon Darling. Damon Darling will be performing at the Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend. For more information visit: https://www.goodnightscomedy.com/events/87860

Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks shares his picks for this coming weekend in the NBA Playoffs and play-in tournament. Who will win this weekend: New York Knicks or Philadelphia 76ers? Chicago Bulls or Miami Heat? Cleveland Cavaliers or Orlando Magic? Denver Nuggets or Los Angeles Lakers?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the newly signed NIL law in Virginia. What does this new NIL law mean? What will it change?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Thea Monet. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Thea Monet is a long-time advocate for the health and wellness of children, youth, families and professionals. Monet is a consultant for the Center of Black Health and Equity. For more information visit: raleighfirebirds.net

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the two NBA play-in games from last night. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 105-104. With the win, the Sixers secured the 7 seed in the NBA Playoffs and will play the #2-seeded New York Knicks. Who will win that series: Knicks or Sixers?  With the loss, the Miami heat will host the Chicago Bulls in a play-in game to decide the 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Heat will likely be without their star player Jimmy Butler. Butler hurt his knee in the game against the Sixers and is expected to miss multiple weeks. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 131-116 last night. With the loss, the Hawks season is over. With the win, the Bulls will go to Miami to play the Miami Heat. The winner of the Heat vs Bulls game will secure the 8 seed in the Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs. Coby White scored 42 points in a win last night against the Hawks. What is his ceiling as a player?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman talks about Jontay Porter's gambling situation. Who is at fault: the NBA or Porter?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Nick Saban's retirement, a decision that both Caleb Love and Jeremy Roach made and Zion Williamson's injury. Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love has declared for the NBA Draft while also entering the transfer portal allowing him to maintain college eligibility. Duke's Jeremy Roach has done the same. Will they be drafted? What teams will they be playing for next year. Are Love and Roach making a good decison? Zion Williamson posted a statline of 40 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists in a loss against the Los Angeles Lakers in the play-in tournament game on Tuesday night. Williamson left the game and never returned after injuring his left hamstring in the game. Why is Zion always hurt? How good is Zion? Coby White scored 42 points in a win last night against the Hawks. What is his ceiling as a player?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Throwback Thursday and why we're throwing it back to a certain year. Coby White scored 42 points in a win last night against the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament. With the win, the Bulls will play the Miami Heat tomorrow night to try to secure the 8 seed in the NBA Playoffs. How good is White? What is his ceiling as a player?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss WNBA salaries and Jontay Porter being banned from the NBA. Jontay Porter was a two-way player for the Toronto Raptors. He is also the brother of Michael Porter Jr. After a thorough investigation, the NBA has banned Jontay Porter from the NBA for life. Foul or Fair? Why did this happen? The WNBA Draft was 3 days ago. Women's basketball is continuing to grow. What are WNBA salaries like? How much will Caitlin Clark make in her first few years in the WNBA?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Warriors' loss to the Kings. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-94 last night in their play-in tournament game. With the win, the Kings will play the Pelicans on Friday to try and secure the 8 seed. With the loss, the Warriors season is over. What's the future of the Warriors?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss wheher the Warriors should rebuild or run it back. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-94 last night in their play-in tournament game. With the win, the Kings will play the Pelicans on Friday to try and secure the 8 seed. With the loss, the Warriors season is over. Should the Warriors rebuild or run it back?

Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Reese about last night's two play-in tournament games. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 last night in their play-in tournament game. With the win, the Lakers secure the seven seed and will play the #2 seeded Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, a rematch from last year's Western Conference Finals matchup. Can the Lakers beat the Nuggets? How did the Pelicans look against the Lakers last night? Did Zion get any help from his teammates? How serious is Zion Williamson's injury? The Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-94 last night in their play-in tournament game. With the win, the Kings will play the Pelicans on Friday to try and secure the 8 seed. With the loss, the Warriors season is over.

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what the Warriors should do after missing the playoffs. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-94 last night in their play-in tournament game. With the win, the Kings will play the Pelicans on Friday to try and secure the 8 seed. With the loss, the Warriors season is over. What should the Warriors do now after missing the playoffs?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Robert Kraft stopped Bill Belichick from getting another head coaching job. Bill Belichick is the former head coach of the New England Patriots. Months ago, Belichick and the Patriots parted ways and Belichick looked around the league for another head coaching job but ultimately was not hired. Did Patriots owner Robert Kraft sabotage Bill Belichick?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Lakers and Pelicans play-in tournament game. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 last night in their play-in tournament game. With the win, the Lakers secure the seven seed and will play the #2 seeded Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, a rematch from last year's Western Conference Finals matchup. Can the Lakers beat the Nuggets? How did the Pelicans look against the Lakers last night? How serious is Zion Williamson's injury?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss tonight's NBA Play-In games in the Western Conference. The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. Should the Lakers lose intentionally to the Pelicans in tonight's play-in game so that they can avoid the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs? The Sacramento Kings will host the Golden State Warriors tonight. The winner will play the loser of the Lakers versus Pelicans game. The loser will be eliminated from post season play. Who will win?