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Nate and Danny tackle Western Conference mailbag questions from the Dallas Mavericks through the LA Lakers, digging into star-trade calculus, emerging young players, and which contenders really scare OKC and Denver.Dallas Mavericks — 0:55Is Max Christie's 65% true shooting for real, and if/when his shooting regresses, can he still be a starter on a championship team?How should Dallas value and time a potential Anthony Davis trade—what kind of package is “enough,” how much does the extension/player option risk matter, and is it better to move him now or wait?Given their place in the standings and draft-lottery odds, how low can Dallas realistically fall in the West, and how much does that affect the urgency to trade Davis?Would a Trae Young–for–Anthony Davis swap make sense for either the Mavericks or the Hawks in terms of fit and direction?How does the Derek Lively–Cason Wallace–Dāvis Bertāns draft-night trade look 2.5 years later for both Dallas and OKC, and which side would you rather be on now?Denver Nuggets — 17:57How has Peyton Watson grown offensively, and is he finally ready to be a reliable playoff-rotation player?Why is Zeke Nnaji still getting minutes over DaRon Holmes—are the Nuggets trying to pump up Nnaji's trade value, or do they genuinely see him as the better fit?What are Denver's best and worst potential playoff matchups in the first two rounds (with OKC assumed as the 1-seed and off the board)?Golden State Warriors — 28:40As in so many recent seasons, the Warriors hit mid-December around .500—what's the single biggest factor that can actually turn their season around?Is there any realistic “retool” path where Golden State trades some of the youth to become a legitimate threat again in games where Steph drops 40+ (e.g., moving Pods/Kuminga plus picks for a real starter)?Is the fan criticism of Brandin Podziemski this year justified—how good is he actually and what are his limitations?How much faith should we have in the Warriors' front office to build another contender post-Steph based on their track record?What's the most likely resolution with Jonathan Kuminga—do the Warriors still see him as a core piece, or is he basically just flotsam matching salary at this point?With Steph still playing at an elite level but the team stuck in the middle, are the Warriors really in an intractable “can't blow it up / can't contend” quandary, or is the path forward actually straightforward?Houston Rockets — 44:17If Giannis becomes available, should the Rockets not go after him this season because of OKC's dominance and instead wait to add another star later, or is this exactly the kind of opportunity you must seize?How much better would Giannis actually make Houston in the next 2–3 years compared with just riding out growth with Alperen Şengün and the current core—and is a Şengün-for-Giannis framework ever worth it?Is a core trio of Amen Thompson–Şengün–Giannis really viable given their combined limitations, and if so, who becomes the odd man out long-term?Is Reed Sheppard being misused when he's just parked in the corner while others run the offense—are the Rockets wasting his on-ball skills by treating him like a pure 3-and-D guard?Including possible trades, who is the bigger playoff threat to the Thunder this year: the Spurs or the Rockets?LA Clippers — 53:52Do the Clippers' struggles this season help them at all when the league decides Kawhi Leonard's punishment, or is that totally irrelevant to discipline?How much of the Clippers' disaster season is real underlying weakness versus bad clutch luck and opponent shooting luck (teams bombing threes against them)?What is the most likely course of action for the Clippers at the trade deadline—could they or should they do any kind of “firesale” given they owe so many picks?In hindsight, did the Clippers have the worst offseason—essentially gifting Miami an All-Star-caliber Norman Powell while signing a washed Brook Lopez—and how badly did that set them back?What are the realistic odds the Clippers can claw back to the 10th seed and at least mildly salvage their season?LA Lakers — 1:04:21The Lakers' record is great but their net rating is mediocre—what are their biggest weaknesses or needs, and do they actually play well enough consistently to reach the West finals or NBA Finals?In the MVP discussion, did you underrate Luka Doncic compared with Giannis—if you swapped their team contexts (Luka on the Bucks, Giannis on the Lakers/Mavs), how would that affect their cases, especially when you account for defense?With LeBron driving less and spending more time on the perimeter, would the Lakers' offense be better if they used him more in the post/elbow or as a handoff hub instead of having him just initiate from outside? 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Is the NFL more wide open than we've seen in years? We kick things off with True or False: Are there over 10 teams that can realistically win the Super Bowl? Then Tass jumps into a loaded Who Would You Rather Have Going Forward — Bo Nix Edition, pitting him against CJ Stroud, Justin Herbert, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, Jordan Love, Brock Purdy and more. From there, we sort the league's signal callers with Underrated, Rated, or Overrated: QB Edition, before Josh drops his Top-10 NFL Mock Draft (no trades) featuring names like Dante Moore, Caleb Downs, Rueben Bain Jr., and Francis Mauigoa. We also hit the Sports Scantron, debating which College Football Playoff star can boost their draft stock the most, and play Way or No Way on whether several franchises are headed toward a new head coach next season. Plus: MLB True or False: Should the Rangers actually shop Corey Seager? A wild multi-team MLB trade scenario NBA Way or No Way: Who's making the All-Star team this year? Loaded debates, hot takes, and future-shaping questions across the NFL, MLB, and NBA — tap in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off All-Star week. We're inviting some of your favorite guests back to discuss key updates in their ministries and work. Plus, we are asking them, and you, an important question this season: "If the birth of Christ never happened, what part of your life would be most different? Dr. Drew Dickens joined us to talk about the latest in AI. He is an AI expert, author, and visionary leader. His podcast is called the AI and Spirituality Podcast. Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries. He shared a powerful exercise to help you recognize and overcome unresolved inner issues and strive for renewal. Finally, Dr. Michael Rydelnik joined us with an update and commentary on the Sydney, Australia tragedy. He also has a new book called "How Should Christians Think About Israel?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Dr. Drew Dickens [07:00] Greg Dempster [19:35] Dr. Michael Rydelnik [38:07] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cavs just took on the Charlotte Hornets. Time to react to everything we saw including Darius Garland playing like an All-Star again, Lonzo Ball's big defensive performance, a woeful Overtime period and more...

Henry ends 2025, reflecting on his trip to Dublin, Ireland to see Bob Dylan along with 2 All-Star guests, Erin Callahan and Michael Glover Smith. Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Matt Simonson, and Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Thank you to Kaitie Cerovec who is already enjoying her merch! I have a merch shop! Check out all sorts of fun Bob Dylan (and more) items! Thank you to Mark Godfrey, Linda Maultsby and Peter White over on Substack.Email us at songsofbobdylan@gmail.comSubscribe: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off All-Star week. We're inviting some of your favorite guests back to discuss key updates in their ministries and work. Plus, we are asking them, and you, an important question this season: "If the birth of Christ never happened, what part of your life would be most different? Dr. Drew Dickens joined us to talk about the latest in AI. He is an AI expert, author, and visionary leader. His podcast is called the AI and Spirituality Podcast. Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries. He shared a powerful exercise to help you recognize and overcome unresolved inner issues and strive for renewal. Finally, Dr. Michael Rydelnik joined us with an update and commentary on the Sydney, Australia tragedy. He also has a new book called "How Should Christians Think About Israel?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Dr. Drew Dickens [07:00] Greg Dempster [19:35] Dr. Michael Rydelnik [38:07] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off All-Star week. We're inviting some of your favorite guests back to discuss key updates in their ministries and work. Plus, we are asking them, and you, an important question this season: "If the birth of Christ never happened, what part of your life would be most different? Dr. Drew Dickens joined us to talk about the latest in AI. He is an AI expert, author, and visionary leader. His podcast is called the AI and Spirituality Podcast. Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries. He shared a powerful exercise to help you recognize and overcome unresolved inner issues and strive for renewal. Finally, Dr. Michael Rydelnik joined us with an update and commentary on the Sydney, Australia tragedy. He also has a new book called "How Should Christians Think About Israel?" You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Dr. Drew Dickens [07:00] Greg Dempster [19:35] Dr. Michael Rydelnik [38:07] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#kisles S07E15 négyezer-ötszáz0:00 Behind the scenes. 18+ beszélgetés az adás előtt/közben15:17 Bevezető. Az adás tartalmáról és egyéb dolgokról beszélgettünk18:57 Sárközy Tamás Emléktorna. Most komolyan ennyi? Négyezer-ötszáz nézőt (!) sikerül kicsábítani a Tüskébe, igaz a csapat teljesítménye sem nyűgözött le senkit. Mi a cél? 15 év szisztematikus munkája, vagy nem munkája ezt eredményezte… Dobálóztunk itt szavakkal, tényekkel, de a lényeg, hogy nagyon nem tetszik amerre megyünk.58:15 U20 DIV1/B VB. Végül magabiztosan nyerte a harmadik vonalbeli Világbajnokságot a Magyar Csapat.1:02:54 Tornát nyert a Női válogatott Franciaországban.1:04:59 Színes Hírek. Király Olivér AllStar gálája; további nemzetközi meccsek és Dobos 7 gólpassza1:08:28 Mi lesz a héten? Indul a klubhoki. 3 forduló az Ice-ban és kettő játéknap az Erste Ligában1:11:42 #KislesKérdés. S07E15- Újpest – Brassó pontos végeredmény?- DEAC – DVTK pontos végeredmény?- Vienna – FTC pontos végeredmény?- Melyik ICEHL csapatunk szerez több pontot?Tippelni ezen a linken tudtok: https://forms.gle/mvNPx9NtheTTQvwa9Az aktuális állás és a korábbi tippeket pedig itt böngészhetitek: (12.17-re tudjuk frissíteni a táblázatot!) https://kisles.hu/kisles-kerdes/1:12:31 ZárszóJó szórakozást!#kisles #kisleskérdés #hockey #hoki #magyarhoki #hockeyhungary #podcast #beszélgetés #beszelgetes

On this week's episode we discuss:• Is Austin Reaves an All-Star?• The Lakers defense vs the Lakers athleticism. Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcastX: @MatterOfStatsPYouTube: youtube.com/@matterofstatspodcastAudio/Video producer: instagram.com/KaliBeezy714Intro & Outro Music Produced by Double A for B.K.E.Sound effects courtesy of: Pixabay / Universfield via Pixabay.com

On this episode of Best of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from the Winter Meetings in Orlando that include: 1:00 Harold Reynolds - 3x Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, 2x All-Star & MLB Network Analyst 13:35 Eduardo Perez - ESPN MLB Analyst & Host on MLB Network Radio 30:00 Brian Kenny - Host of MLB Now on MLB Network 45:55 Brett Phillips - 7-year MLB Veteran 58:40 JIm Duquette - Former MLB General Manager & Host on MLB Network Radio 1:13:05 Barry Larkin - Baseball Hall of Famer, 1995 NL MVP & World Series Champion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penguins insider Jason Mackey reacts to Friday's trade sending Tristan Jarry to the Edmonton Oilers for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a second-round draft pick in 2029. Did Kyle Dubas maximize the former All-Star goalie's value? And what does the move mean for the future of Sergei Murashov in net? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The MHP Broker's Tips and Tricks Closing Cocktail podcast, Maxwell Baker, president of The Mobile Home Park Broker, interviewed The MHP Broker Eric Wanck about his Shell Way Mobile Home Park transaction near Knoxville. As with every Tips and Tricks podcast episode, this one is brought to you by The MHP Broker's proprietary Community Price Maximizer. Use this four-step system to get the highest price possible for your mobile home park or RV community when you sell it through The MHP Broker. Guaranteed. Call Max for details. Here are the Show Highlights This deal was a smaller transaction than what the team typically takes to market, and with the park needing a heavy lift, Eric wasn't sure what to expect. But within just two weeks of launching, multiple offers came in over asking price, driven by the property's location, upside, and city utilities. (Max & Eric, 01:17) The park sat outside the Knoxville MSA but still drew strong interest due to its proximity to the Gatlinburg area and its overall desirability. Investors saw strong value despite the park's size and condition. (Eric, 01:51) There was no fallout after the bidding process. The first buyer who went under contract made it all the way to closing thanks to proper buyer qualification and a smooth due diligence period. (Eric, 02:24) The deal ultimately closed all cash, prompting Max's callback that it closed "caaaash money, y'all," reflecting The MHP Broker's ability to attract serious, ready-to-close buyers. (Max, 03:02) Investor demand is so strong in this Knoxville/Gatlinburg corridor that Eric joked he wished he could find "six more" parks just like it for eager buyers. (Eric, 03:49) From launch to close, the deal moved quickly—closing in just 45 days—showing the surprising strength of the market's response. (Eric, 04:08) Max wrapped up the episode by highlighting The MHP Broker's 86% first-to-contract close ratio, driven by impeccable upfront due diligence. "Problems don't kill deals; surprises do." (Max, 04:59) Power Quotes "This deal… was surprisingly really, really sexy." (Max, 0:22) "Within two weeks we had multiple offers above asking… location and upside were everything." (Eric, 01:52) "The first buyer closed—smooth as butter." (Eric, 02:24) "It closed straight up… 'caaaash money, y'all." (Max, 03:02) "I just wish I could find six more of these up there." (Eric, 03:49) "We get deals sold—fast, the first time." (Max, 04:59) "Problems don't kill deals. Surprises do." (Max, 04:59) 00:00 Hello and welcome to the Mobile Home Park Brokers' tips and tricks. This is the podcast where we talk about mobile home park investing because that's what we've been involved in for the last decade. Let's dive into today's episode. Here is your host, Maxwell Baker. 00:22 Maxwell Baker Hey y'all. Welcome to another beautiful episode of the Mobile Home Park Brokers Tips and tricks podcast. As always, this episode is brought to you by the Community Price Maximizer. No pun intended there, it just actually happened to be named that. It is your proprietary system that will guarantee you a higher price when you exclusively list with us. Call us (678) 932-0200 and we will get you that price that you have dreamed of. Especially right now. The market is booming here at the end of 2025. But we are here to celebrate that Eric Wank just closed this deal, Shell Way, right outside Knoxville. Eric, welcome to the show. Congrats again on a closing, but damn, dude, this deal like was surprisingly real, really, really sexy. You had a tonne of people really getting into this deal, right? 01:17 Eric Wanck Yeah, yeah, no, thank you. One of my favourite things to get on here and talk about closing, closing property, and you're right, you know, this was an interesting deal from the start, a little bit of a smaller transaction size than we typically take to market repeat client though on our end and we said, hey, sure, no problem, we'll take this on for you and it was outside the Knoxville MSA probably certainly within a couple hour drive of the Gatlinburg area, very beautiful area of the country, and to be honest, taking this out to market, I wasn't sure what to expect. 01:51 Maxwell Baker Yeah 01:52 Eric Wanck Just given how much of a heavy lift this park needed and the size of the park, but within, I would say within 2 weeks we had multiple offers above asking price… 02:06 Maxwell Baker Yeah 02:07 Eric Wanck …which just showed that location, upside, two real big things right there, and it was on city water and sewer, which of course always helps when investors are looking at parks. 02:20 Maxwell Baker Yeah, man, tell us about the first time you put it under contract, we closed on it, right? 02:25 Eric Wanck That's right 02:24 Maxwell Baker There wasn't a fallout or anything? 02:26 Eric Wanck Yeah, no, we, we went through the bidding process with the highest and best, and, and those folks ended up closing. So,  very smooth in that aspect, and that's what we want to see is qualifying, who we're bringing to the table and, and making sure that they get to the finish line the first time so we're not having to do it over and over but yeah, no, it was very smooth. 02:45 Maxwell Baker Yeah, man and it closed caaaash money. I remember some of these guys that I've worked with in the past. I think it was Frank Roth that mentioned it.  He's like this guy in this mobile home park that he owned, said that, he would sell him his mobile home for 4000 caaash money. 03:02 Eric Wanck (laughs) 03:03 Maxwell Baker And, this deal closed, to quote that guy, caaaash money, y'all. So, if you need; if you've got a deal and you're looking for that cash money. That's, that's what happened here. Eric was able to pull, to pull from another podcast we just did, another rabbit out of the hat. We have a whole stable of rabbits here, because of all the magicians we have, AKA Eric Wank, pulling rabbits out of the hat and this deal was one of those. I mean, he got it done all cash, got it. Priced competitively, had it bid above market what we took it out, yeah, the seller was happy! Buyer was happy! Dude, any closing comments on this? 03:49 Eric Wanck Hey, I just wish I could find 6 more up there and I; 03:52 Maxwell Baker Oh, I know, seriously, right? (laughs) 03:54 Eric Wanck Probably some people listening that are, that are saying, yeah, no problem, Eric, send them my way, and I'm happy to do so as well, you know, that's, we are targeting a lot of these MSA areas, and that is obviously a pretty hot one given the activity we had on it, so. 04:07 Maxwell Baker Yeah 04:08 Eric Wanck But yeah, no, it's a very surprising deal from the, the onset, putting it to market. I really, I thought we were gonna be sitting, to be honest with you, but here we go, 45 days later, we were closed. 04:20 Maxwell Baker Let's go, baby. All right, y'all. Eric, thanks for jumping on the podcast with us here. Congrats on the closing! and y'all give him a call. He is the All-Star magician so far this year, top producer. You can reach him at (678) 932-0200. You've got deals, you've got beautiful deals, you got hairy deals, you've got development deals. We are the organisation that will get it sold and usually we get it sold really quickly and then the first time we don't fall. Most of our competition falls in and out of contract 10 times before they actually sell your park. 04:59 We have a high first to contract close ratio of 86%. That means when we put your park under contract, 86% of the time with the first buyer that we bring you, when you exclusively list with us, is going to close on your deal. No other competitors can, can tout that. We are the biggest firm that can do that, and Eric is a shining example here that was able to do that is because we do impeccable due diligence upfront on all of our exclusive listings. That way, you know, problems don't kill deals, but surprises do and we figure out what all The variables are so that way when we do put it on a contract, we've already got answers to all the problems. So, give us a call 678-932-0200. Happy to chat. Happy to talk high level. Ask for Eric Wanck. He is the man here at the firm and Eric, thanks for being here, buddy. Let's keep moving forward!

The Atlanta Braves have struck again, adding two-time All-Star closer Robert Suarez to their bullpen. In Episode 309 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, Scott Coleman and Stephen Tolbert break down what makes Suarez so effective, his role alongside Raisel Iglesias in the late, and what moves could be next for Alex Anthopoulos and the Braves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this ep, we discuss whether or not Austin Reaves deserves to be an All Star this year based on his performance so far. Also, is OKC beatable? Should teams trade for Giannis? And we discuss the state of the Clippers and the most unstoppable force in the NBA.

The defending NBA champs match the league's best start, another Western Conference contender advances in the NBA Cup, a Big Ten football coach is jailed hours after his firing, a five-time All-Star slugger departs New York in baseball's free agency and an acquitted hockey player signs a tryout deal. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The New York Mets just watched their core get blown up in 24 hours. Edwin Díaz walks to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a three-year, $69 million deal, and now reports say Pete Alonso is heading to the Baltimore Orioles for five years and $155 million. On this episode of Locked Up Sports, Bob breaks down how we got here: why the Mets couldn't (or wouldn't) keep their All-Star closer and their all-time home run leader, what the Brandon Nimmo–for–Marcus Semien trade really says about David Stearns' vision, and how all of this fits next to Juan Soto's record-shattering 15-year, $765 million contract. We'll hit the fan revolt, the front office spin, and then flip it forward: if you actually wanted to improve on last year's 83–79 season, is this really the way to do it? Or is there a path where losing Alonso and Díaz is step one of a bigger plan?

After talking about my week recovering from sickness then getting back into the gym, I talk about how to perfect your winter arc and when less is more when it comes to your gains. Perfecting the Winter arc (6:22) When less is more for gains (11:14)

Y lo que nos gusta una buena jornada de NBA Cup para ver tensión, competición, emoción y... a los Lakers perder estrepitosamente. Por mucho que LeBron James mantenga un gran nivel, Austin Reaves esté para ser All-Star y Luka Doncic para conseguir su MVP, nada de eso vale si mantienes una serie de errores sistemáticos que quedan muy reflejados en una gran cita como esta eliminatoria ante San Antonio Spurs. Ni necesitaron a Wembanyama para arrasar con físico y defensa a los de JJ Redick. Todo esto es una tapadera para ocultar que la verdadera historia de la temporada sería que Oklahoma City Thunder pueda batir el récord de todos los récords: superar las 33 victorias seguidas. Que vale que Orlando Magic empieza a encontrarse, que los Knicks apuntan a liderar el Este con claridad, que Miami desaparece cuando vuelve Tyler Herro, que Boston ya es un equipo muy serio y que Minnesota y Dallas siguen sin resolver sus mayores problemas. Nada importa al lado de un equipo como los Thunder que se han plantado este año con la ambición de convertirse en el mejor equipo de la historia. Mínimo de Veterano es la sitcom de la NBA. El templo de la redonda. Un podcast original de Diario AS. Todos los lunes y jueves, nuevo episodio con Pepe Rodríguez, Toni Vidal y Juanma Rubio. Y a veces se cuela Javier Machicado. Síguenos en todas las plataformas: https://linktr.ee/MinimoDeVeterano.https://linktr.ee/MinimoDeVeterano: https://linktr.ee/MinimoDeVeterano

On today's episode: Zelenskyy will hold urgent talks with 30 countries as Trump pushes for swift peace deal with Russia. Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University. Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions. Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles. Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, judge says. Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the Northwest. Bronx man charged in shooting of Jets player Kris Boyd appears in court. US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for more. Former 'Real Housewives' star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence. Diana Ross will headline 'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' lineup. Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55. The defending NBA champs match the league’s best start, another Western Conference contender advances in the NBA Cup, a Big Ten football coach is jailed hours after his firing, a five-time All-Star slugger departs New York in baseball’s free agency and an acquitted hockey player signs a tryout deal. QB Philip Rivers eager to get back in the game with the Colts after coming out of retirement. A'ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP. Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle. After months in hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears as a Nobel laureate. Machado's daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader's absence. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Reactions are still coming in following the shocking news of Edwin Díaz leaving the New York Mets after six seasons and joining the reigning back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers. We're starting to get a better picture of what led the All-Star closer to take his talents out west.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman get into the offer that the Mets made to try to keep Díaz. While they fell short on the dollars side, some are left wondering if the reliever simply wanted to join Los Angeles instead. The question now is: Where do the Mets go from here?Later, Jake and Jordan talk about super-agent Scott Boras giving his annual address at the Winter Meetings, where he discusses all of the big free agents he's trying to secure deals for. Then the guys talk about all the other transactions that went down in Orlando, including the Chicago White Sox winning the MLB Draft lottery and getting the first overall pick in next year's draft. 2:29 – Díaz-to-Dodgers fallout11:09 – Scott Boras scoreboard update31:55 – Around the League: Winter Meetings36:42 – White Sox win draft lottery Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

On todays show, Tobin & Leroy Recap the Miami Heat loss 117-108 to the Orlando Magic in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. The team shot bad from the 3 point line going 8-33 and the narrative for this team being better without All- Star guard Tyler Herro is starting to pick up some steam. Tobin & Leroy talk to 5 Reasons Sorts Heat reporter Brady Hawk about the Heat 4 game losing streak and struggles. Tobin & Leroy start to preview the Miami Dolphins Monday night matchup vs the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Fins not winning in the cold narrative in December will be put to the test as weather for the game on Monday night should be 18 degrees with wind gusts. We hear from University of Miami head coach Mario Cristobal as he gets ready to face Texas A&M in the College Football playoffs. The Stanly Cup champs Florida Panthers are back on the ice tonight in Utah to face the Mammouth. We also play our favorite hump day game "Rats Off A Ship and much more on the Tobin & Leroy show..

THE KNICKS ADVANCE TO THE SEMIFINALS OF THE NBA CUP! The Captain led the way for the Knicks by dropping 20 first quarter points and finishing the game with 35 points. We take for granted what Jalen Brunson offers to this team but its moments like this that show how important he is. And OG Anunoby is taking another step into All-Star status. His defense is otherworldly but he's changing NY on multiple levels including reaching another level on offense... Troy Mahabir breaks all of this down! SHOW CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Presented By FanDuel 01:09 - Knicks Advance To NBA Cup Semifinals 01:59 - FanDuel Odds For Winner Of Knicks V Raptors Game 24 03:46 - Jalen Brunson COOKED The Raptors 05:52 - Brunson HUMBLES Raptors Fan 08:25 - Raptors Fan Gets EMBARRASSED 09:43 - Knicks V Raptors Highlights 05:09 - DESMOND BANE - WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! 08:50 - OG Anunoby FINALLY Returns To Form 12:04 - OG Anunoby Taking Another Step... 14:22 - The Knicks Want To Win The NBA Cup! LISTEN NOW TO GET YOUR KNICKS FIX! Catch the latest special interviews, shorts, fan interactions, and more by following the show! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss another episode! Rather Watch the latest Knicks Recap episode? Catch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnicksRecap Follow The Knicks Recap on all social media platforms! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKnicksRecap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/u/TheKnicksRecap?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Rather Listen to The Knicks Recap on a different platform? Catch us on ALL of your favorite streaming platforms: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3SKSl8o Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QrEfr6 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-knicks-recap-a-new-yor-100895112/ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3QoZrOd Other Pod Channels: https://anchor.fm/the-knicks-recap Grab our MERCH featuring some of the graphics you've seen us create to take your Knicks fandom to the NEXT LEVEL: MAIN STORE: https://theknicksrecap.myspreadshop.com/ CashApp: $TheKnicksRecap Have a comment about the show, an interview, or a graphic idea? Reach out to The Knicks Recap on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich reacts to former Pro Bowl QB Philip Rivers, who last played in 2020, signing with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday' Rich weighs in on the Eagles' playoffs outlook, if the Chargers can catch the Denver Broncos in the AFC West, if the Bills vs Patriots in Week 15 is a preview of the AFC Championship Game, Philip Rivers' possible return to the Indianapolis Colts, John Harbaugh's future with the Baltimore Ravens, if Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza can pull off the triple crown of winning the CFP, the Heisman Trophy, and going #1 overall in the NFL Draft, and the Los Angeles Dodgers stealing All-Star closer Edwin Diaz away from the New York Mets. Rich makes a pitch to Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman to bolt the Fighting Irish for an job as an NFL head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pallacanestro Trieste's assistant coach, Francesco Nanni, dives deep into the topic of attacking switching defenses. Defenses frequently use switches to neutralize advantage-creating actions in the modern game. Coach Nanni provides tactics for teaching your players how to attack those switches.This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Get $100 off the IC3 Basketball Shot Trainer with the code TONYMILLER (or click this link).If you're already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they're fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they're more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 - Jamal Murray was named this week's Western Conference Player of the Week. Is this finally the year he makes the All-Star team?14:42 - Philip Rivers might return to the NFL...because the Colts ran out of QBs. He's 44 and hasn't played football in like 5 years. Is he really Indy's best option?32:05 - The Broncos are the best team in football as it stands today. A few short years ago, they were a dumpster fire. How have Payton and Paton orchestrated this turnaround?

Bill opened the show by reacting to the Eagles surprising loss to the Chargers and discussed who the most to blame is for Philly's offensive struggles. Buy or Sell was next as friends and family of Bill asked him some hard hitting questions, including if Adam Klug or DeCel was the better producer and if Bill is done with his bad Derek Jeter takes. Hour one wrapped up with Bill reacting to the news that the Colts worked out 44-year old Philip Rivers. Hour two opened with Andrew Bogusch hopping on the show to participate in both "Whisper Phone" and "Truth or Bogusch." Part II of Buy or Sell was next as Bill answered if he believes in the dead internet theory and if he secretly hates puns. The show ended with Bill reacting to the breaking news that the Dodgers are signing All-Star closer Edwin Diaz.

Ep. 126 - After a gaggle of injuries, the Blazers have come back down to Earth... but Deni Avdija hasn't! We talk about whether he can be an All-Star and a LOT more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hawks — 3:36Should the Hawks trade Trae Young plus two juicy Bucks/Pels picks for Giannis, and how would that look from both teams' perspectives?If the Hawks keep Trae, re-sign him reasonably, and just add this incoming Pelicans pick, can that path ever realistically lead to a championship?Do you buy Onyeka Okongwu's three-point shooting, and if you do, is he a top-15 center in the league?Celtics — 13:20If you're the Celtics, how should you play out the rest of the season—go all out because there's no super-team in the East, or pull back at some point to protect health?How useful will their increased turnover forcing and more egalitarian offense be once Jayson Tatum returns, and which rotation guys could actually be part of a high-level playoff rotation?Is Jaylen Brown genuinely improved compared to prior years, or is it mostly that the mid-range is falling more; and if it's shot luck, how long would he have to sustain this for it to be “real”?Nets — 22:36Is Michael Porter more valuable to the Nets as an on-court player to get them back into the playoff mix, or as a trade asset?Can you do as deep a dive as possible on Noah Clowney's game and development?Were pundits too quick to call the Nets' draft a disaster given how much their rookies are now playing?Hornets — 31:06What has happened to LaMelo Ball—he was an All-Star before, so is this decline just injuries and lack of progression?What are some potential trades for Miles Bridges, Ball, and Sexton?Do you sense a shift in the Hornets' organizational philosophy under the new regime?Bulls — 39:10John Hollinger has said the Suns turned down the Pelicans/Hawks pick deal; do you know if that exact deal (or better) was offered to other teams like the Bulls or Blazers, or is that just logical inference?Should the Bulls go all-in and trade for Anthony Davis, and what could they realistically get for Coby White if Artūras Karnišovas canvassed the league?The Bulls are trying to make up for their talent deficit by running on everything—does that strategy backfire (more injuries, better teams separating with more possessions), or is it actually their best path?Cavs — 50:20How concerned are you about the Cavs' bad start, and in particular about Darius Garland's play and health?What are your thoughts on Jaylon Tyson's development so far?Should Cleveland start trying to get out of the second apron, and what would it take to do that?Pistons — 58:06Good or bad, what has been the most surprising thing about the Eastern Conference so far this season?Besides Giannis and Lauri Markkanen, what other players would be a good fit for the Pistons and actually gettable?Would Sam Hauser be a good target for the Pistons given his price point and role, and how does he fit relative to what they already have (e.g. Duncan Robinson–type shooters)? Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Winter Meetings Day One Morning Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 14:50 Brett Phillips - 7-year MLB Veteran 28:05 Bob Nightengale - National Baseball Columnist for USA Today 51:40 Martin Gallegos - Covers the A's for MLB.com 1:26:00 Lou Merloni - 9-Year MLB veteran & Broadcaster for the Boston Red Sox 1:57:40 Chip Caray - Voice of the St. Louis Cardinals 2:01:30 Harold Reynolds - 3x Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, 2x All-Star & MLB Network Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former National League MVP and five-time All-Star is headed to Cooperstown. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Notre Dame was eliminated from playoff contention by the NCAA committee on Sunday. Once Notre Dame realized they wouldn't be competing for a championship...Notre Dame ended their season by rejecting to play in a bowl game. The NCAA is also dealing with sub-500 teams declining bowl games...and the college bowl system is at risk of becoming extinct. We discuss Notre Dame and other major programs...declining to play in meaningless bowl games. We explain how the NCAA and the networks ruined bowl season...by expanding the number of bowl games. We compare bowl games to All-Star games in the NFL and NBA...and explain why bowl games have become a waste of time. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH WHITE CROW HOPS: https://whitecrowhops.com

GAA Rounders this week announced the election of Paula Doherty as its first-ever female President, marking a historic milestone for one of the fastest-growing sports in Ireland.  With over 70 clubs, over 2,500 adult players, and new clubs forming every week, the sport enters a period of major expansion under Doherty's leadership. A native of Castlebar, Co. Mayo, and a long-standing member of Breaffy Rounders, Doherty brings more than three decades of experience to the role. Having first played Rounders at age 11, she has served as a player, coach, manager, club secretary, treasurer, and national secretary — making her one of the most influential figures in the modern development of the sport and a current All-Star.  Paula spoke to John Mulligan on Saturday Sport...

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour of Stoke’s victory lap day with all of the fun Friday fare. The guys address the Raiders, even if there isn’t much buzz. They wonder how to game plan for new coordinators since the last time the Broncos saw them and they wonder if Pete Carroll will be the head coach for the Raiders next year. Mike Shanahan got passed over for the Hall of Fame yet again and they rave about what a travesty it is that he keeps getting passed over. Is Jamal Murray on a Hall of Fame trajectory if he makes the All Star game this season? The Morning Crew make the case for the Blue Arrow. Who will be the NFL Coach of the Year? Does Sean Payton have a chance? Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to catch up with the guys talking about the Broncos and Jamal Murray.

Eric and Bruce start the show off by discussing Jamal Murray's 52-point explosion last night in Indiana, as the Nuggets won their 8th straight road game. Is Murray playing at an All-Star level so far in 2025-26? The Rockies named Josh Byrnes their new general manager, as he returns to the club following success with the Dodgers. Are the Rockies finally taking steps in the right direction? Also, National Signing Day was yesterday and the Colorado Buffaloes only signed 11 high school recruits. The guys give their thoughts on Coach Prime and the coaching staff's ability, or lack of ability, to recruit high school kids. Plus, a look at the Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists for the Class of 2026, which no surprise, does not include Mike Shanahan. Catch a Thursday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down one of the most revealing episodes of the season. The Bulls' big “Pacers-inspired blueprint” is hitting reality HARD

The league is not easing into the Winter Meetings. Everything is already moving. Episode 122 opens with a full preview of the Winter Meetings in Orlando, where front offices, agents, and scouts spend four days accelerating conversations that normally take weeks. We lay out what the schedule looks like, why teams such as Seattle, the Mets, the Dodgers, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Boston are positioned to act, and note that the Rule 5 Draft is on deck as part of the week's business. It's the annual checkpoint that pushes stalled talks forward, and this year the trade market is already hinting at a few possible flashpoints. From there, we break down the Mets' big bullpen addition. New York lands Devin Williams on a 3-year, $51 million deal, giving them a late-inning anchor regardless of what happens with Edwin Díaz. We look at why the Mets felt comfortable betting on the underlying metrics, what Williams still does at an elite level, and how his arrival gives the front office multiple paths through the rest of the winter. It's a stabilizing move before the Meetings even begin. We also get into Baltimore's signing of Ryan Helsley, who might be one of the most interesting rebound bets of the offseason. The Orioles see fixable issues — pitch tipping, sequencing predictability, fastball shape — and believe their pitching infrastructure can get him back to All-Star form. With Félix Bautista recovering, Baltimore needed a legitimate ninth-inning option, and Helsley arrives with both the stuff and the track record to fill that role immediately. Two international signings hit the board as well: Anthony Kay to the White Sox and Cody Ponce to the Blue Jays. Both reinvented themselves overseas, both return with new arsenals, and both deals reflect MLB's growing willingness to invest in pitchers who rebuild their value in the KBO and NPB. Kay gives Chicago a stabilizing piece in a flexible rotation, while Ponce becomes another power arm in what might be the deepest starting group in baseball. We also look at Sonny Gray, who hasn't thrown a pitch for Boston yet but already leaned into the rivalry by taking a swipe at the Yankees. His comments added instant juice to a tense dynamic between the two clubs, and Boston paid real prospect capital to get him. We walk through the rotation fit, the motivation behind the deal, and the early messaging coming out of Fenway. To close things out, we propose one trade that feels realistic heading into the Meetings — a move that fits the market, the needs on both sides, and the competitive timelines without getting speculative. Think of it as the early favorite to become this year's headline move once executives settle into Orlando. Steve and Devin walk through each signing, the market context, the roster ripple effects, and the trade to watch as the Meetings begin. Two major reliever signings. Two international additions. One rivalry story. One trade prediction going into baseball's busiest week. Follow @TablesettersPod on Instagram and X for full Winter Meetings coverage with updates, reactions, and everything happening out of Orlando.

When Dale Earnhardt Jr. had his longtime friend and crew member Kevin “Two Beers” Pennell on the Download last time, their conversation was so engrossing that he had to come back for more. They pick up where they left off, in Dale Jr.'s rookie season in the famed Bud 8 car. They recall some choice encounters with Dale Sr., including a wreck at Bristol and their Cup debut at Martinsville, where Dale Jr. couldn't get out of the way quickly enough. Dale and Kevin relive their thrilling victory in the 2000 All-Star race, where some key decision-making by Tony Eury Jr. helped put them in contention. The 2001 Daytona 500 is also discussed, with both men sharing their respective experiences of the post-race events after Dale Sr.'s tragic accident. Dale and Kevin talk about some “ingenuity” and “innovation” that was taking place in the shop and on pit road to help close the gap on the more established Cup teams. They rehash the highs and lows of the 2001 season and their hot streak at Daytona and Talladega, which led up to the winning of the 2004 Daytona 500. Dale asks Kevin for his perspective on the team switch at Dale Earnhardt Inc., which stemmed from a falling out with Eury Jr. They also chat about Dale and Eury Jr. leaving for Hendrick Motorsports, and Kevin's decision to stay loyal to DEI. The interview goes on to cover the whirlwind years of DEI, which saw it get absorbed by Ginn Racing, the acquisition by Tony Stewart, and the inception of Stewart Haas Racing and its eventual closure at the end of the 2024 season. And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMediaReal fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.

What really goes on in the cheer gym parking lot and how did one cheer mom turn TikToks and banned Facebook posts into a national community? If you're a parent navigating the intense, expensive, and often misunderstood world of All-Star cheer, this episode hits home. Gina, a dedicated cheer mom turned viral content creator, shares the real-life experiences behind Cheer Moms Anonymous, and the highs and lows of supporting a competitive athlete. Whether you're frustrated by choreography decisions, overwhelmed by team drama, or just want to feel less alone in the chaos, this conversation shines a light on it all. Learn how one cheer mom built a thriving community after being kicked out of a Facebook group, and how it's now giving back to families in real ways. Get insight from both parent and coach perspectives on one of cheerleading's biggest questions: when should your kid's skills be added to the routine? Discover essential tips for surviving cheer life, from building the ultimate car kit to handling criticism and staying confident through the noise. Hit play now to hear real talk, heartfelt advice, and hilarious stories that will leave every cheer parent nodding in agreement. Sign Up For Patreon- Early Access and Ad-Free Listening Buy the Jason's Book, Upside Down and Back Again ⁠ Jason's On-Demand Coaches Training Videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Code of Points Cheatsheet FREE⁠ Next Gen Coaches Conference Promo Code "BLACKFRIDAY" - https://ngconferences.com/ AIA Global Qualifier- ca.themis.events Brittany's Comp Cheer Checklist- instagram.com/stories/highlights/18356656174188077 Jason's Book Recommendations- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Affiliate Link⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Let's Talk Cheer on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit a Question of the Week ⁠ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Penguins insider Jason Mackey welcomes King Jemison to the channel to discuss everything around the team, including King's upcoming feature on first-round draft pick Will Horcoff. Is the Penguins' start to the season sustainable? Are they a legitimate playoff threat in a very, very crowded Eastern conference? How has Dan Muse been able to surprise everyone, and what are the actual differences in the team between him and Mike Sullivan? Jason and King discuss what to do with the goaltending situation. Is Tristan Jarry an All-Star? And is now the time to trade him, with Edmonton rumors swirling, even though he's been fantastic for them this season? What message would that send to the dressing room? And are Arturs Silovs or Sergei Murashov ready to step into the No. 1 goalie's skates? Jason and King finish off by talking about Sidney Crosby's vintage torturous performance on Monday against the Flyers; players like Justin Brazeau and Noel Acciari likely re-entering the fold soon; and the Penguins' reinvigorated fourth line. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jamie Quarles is the associate head coach for the University of Buffalo Bulls. He's serves as the offensive coordinator for head coach, Jim Whitesell. Coach Quarles discusses his role as the OC, how he teaches spacing, and some of the challenges in running a conceptual-based offense.This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.If you're already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they're fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they're more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers having their NBA Cup dreams dashed with a loss to the San Antonio Spurs in West Group C play on Thanksgiving eve• You can miss three-pointers or miss free throws, but if you're the 2025-26 Trail Blazers, you can't miss both• Portland using some down time during the holiday weekend to get in their first real practices since the start of the regular season• The Trail Blazers can't hold on in the fourth quarter versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, though their improved play is cause for optimism• Deni Avdija playing out of position at point guard on offense and center on defense• Deni gets his second triple-double of the season, making him one of the few players in do so this season• Avdija doing something that only Clyde Drexler and Damian Lillard have done in Trail Blazers' franchise history• International or domestic, at this point, Deni Avdija has to be a Western Conference All-Star• A conversation with Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III regarding his season so far, how Portland's new style of play fits his style of play, enjoying the grind of rehab, offering council to teammates dealing with injuries, slowing down (but in a good way) and the rarity of playing for a head coach who was also a center

New England's win streak reaches double digits, a two-time All-Pro defensive back avoids a major injury, the SEC's longest-tenured coach is fired and a Big Ten school makes a coaching hire, a big scoring night for a six-time NBA All-Star, AP Top 25 college hoops poll updates and an All-Star reliever signs in baseball. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

For the first time this NBA season, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones go to the Dunker Spot mailbag!They answer questions about league-wide defensive trends, potential shifts to the Heat's offense, Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations and much more.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(1:27) — Common themes for teams that have made leaps this year(8:41) — Will we see more zone and/or college-style press defenses?(18:05) — Who are we most excited to see explore and develop during the Unrivaled season?(24:20) — How do we judge (good) defense + potential Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations(35:43) — Building defensive chemistry + potential tweaks to Miami's offense moving forward(45:48) — How will young role players fill in for key rotation pieces across the league?(49:46) — What makes the Cade Cunningham/Jalen Duren partnership effective + a Jaden Ivey trade idea(56:52) — Who could use Trendon Watford?(59:09) — Is it time for NBA realignment?(01:02:22) — An All-Star game format suggestion(01:06:23) — Does LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reaves make up the best passing trio EVER?(01:12:52) — Gary Payton II conversation

For the first time this NBA season, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones go to the Dunker Spot mailbag!They answer questions about league-wide defensive trends, potential shifts to the Heat's offense, Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations and much more.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(1:27) — Common themes for teams that have made leaps this year(8:41) — Will we see more zone and/or college-style press defenses?(18:05) — Who are we most excited to see explore and develop during the Unrivaled season?(24:20) — How do we judge (good) defense + potential Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations(35:43) — Building defensive chemistry + potential tweaks to Miami's offense moving forward(45:48) — How will young role players fill in for key rotation pieces across the league?(49:46) — What makes the Cade Cunningham/Jalen Duren partnership effective + a Jaden Ivey trade idea(56:52) — Who could use Trendon Watford?(59:09) — Is it time for NBA realignment?(01:02:22) — An All-Star game format suggestion(01:06:23) — Does LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reaves make up the best passing trio EVER?(01:12:52) — Gary Payton II conversation

More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing.  Two years after the Cardinals signed Sonny Gray as a free agent to headline their pitching, pitching, pitching offseason, the veteran right-handed waived his no-trade clause and renogiated his deal to allow a trade to Boston and underscore the Cardinals' new direction. Pivoting, pivoting, pivoting. In a brand new Best Podcast in Baseball, baseball writer Derrick Goold and editor Nathan Mills discuss the fallout from the Sonny Gray trade. They explore the next group of Cardinals likely to be traded with Mills giving a rundown of the left-handed batters and one left-handed pitcher that are generating interest from other teams and what players would be wisest to trade. The $20 million sent with Gray to the Red Sox in exchanage for two young talents, starters Brandon Clarke and Richard Fitts, is a sign of what the Cardinals are willing to pay for younger, cost-controlled talent. So what does that say about the Cardinals' willingness to cover millions of Nolan Arenado's contract to spur a trade of another All-Star? The discussion arrives at a juncture for the Cardinals. For years, the club and its fans have been defined by an urgency about what the game today or the move today did to help them win the next World Series. Now, the question seems to have shifted to what the move did today to help them win their next World Series -- in the future, whenever that is. During his press conference following the Gray trade, Chaim Bloom said the urgency fans expect and the long-term view the Cardinals have adopted can coexist, and he added that he welcomes the pressure such urgency puts on their daily decisions, even if the goal is in the distance. Plus! Questions from chatters and a Thanksgiving thank you to the community of BPIB listerns who have made the podast possible going back to its earliest days of recording in a attic. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

We open in the NFL with True or False: should the Bengals shut down Joe Burrow for the rest of the season? Then it's a WYR — JSN Edition, choosing who you'd rather have going forward from Pickens to Chase. MLB takes the middle segment as we react to Tatsuya Imai's “take them down” quote and pick which team gives him the best chance to topple the Dodgers, plus two WHUF blockbusters involving Buxton/Joe Ryan and Ketel Marte. We close with the NBA: a Sports Scantron on which former All-Star gets moved first, followed by Way or No Way predicting All-NBA shots from Wemby to Jamal Murray. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Frank Isola joins the show, and he wants to change the overtime rules in the NBA. Speaking of change, the NBA has changed the All-Star game format and we get Frank's thoughts on that. And finally, we bring back Isola or Asshole-a... getting up immediately when the plane lands, reserving beach chairs for hours, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices