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

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

0:00 ... We examine the All Defensive teams for the season.  The first teamers are Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Derrick White, and Rudy Gobert.  Bruce has a summer assigmnent for Thompson. 4:13 ... The second teamers are Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace, Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby, and Dyson Daniels. 7:22 ... Final Thought: Bruce on how Wemby's main "superpower" cannot be measured by analytics.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas discuss the Western Conference finals, the New York Knicks making the NBA Finals, MIke Brown's career, Jalen Brunson's ascension, All-NBA selections, All-Rookie selections, All-Defensive selections, the new NBA Draft odds, Joe Mazzula winning Coach of the Year and more.

This episode of the Off the Screen podcast marks the return of co-host Jordon after an extended time off due to injury management. Joining him are regular hosts Michael Brunache and Sid. The trio recaps the late stages of the NBA playoffs, specifically celebrating the New York Knicks' making the NBA Finals and discussing the intense energy and ticket prices in New York City. The conversation transitions into a detailed breakdown of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, including a critique of the Cleveland Cavaliers' "fraudulent" playoff run and the impact of Mitchell Robinson's recent pinky injury on the Knicks' upcoming finals matchup. In the second half of the episode, the hosts dive into a heated debate over the recently announced NBA regular-season awards, focusing on perceived media biases, the voting criteria for the All-Defensive and All-NBA teams, and a deep statistical comparison of players in the Most Improved Player race. 00:00:00 – 00:01:55: Introduction & The Returnjor returns from his "sabbatical," and the hosts celebrate the Knicks officially securing a spot in the NBA Finals. 00:01:55 – 00:05:08: Knicks Mania & Ticket PricesMichael describes the chaotic, high-energy atmosphere in New York City and discusses how astronomical Madison Square Garden ticket prices are forcing fans to travel to away games just to save money. 00:05:08 – 00:09:19: Recapping the Cavs vs. KnicksThe hosts dissect the Knicks' dominant run against Cleveland, calling the Cavaliers "fraudulent" contenders who ultimately deserved to go out in humiliating fashion. 00:09:19 – 00:16:41: Western Conference Finals: OKC vs. SpursA breakdown of the matchup in the West, evaluating Victor Wembanyama's conditioning and recent performances against Chet Holmgren and the Thunder. 00:16:41 – 00:21:52: The Problem with NBA OfficiatingThe hosts vent their frustrations regarding inconsistent refereeing, flopping, and unnatural shooting motions, while noting that the controversy is ironically driving massive TV ratings. 00:21:52 – 00:29:07: The Streaming Era of SportsA tangent on how the NBA's new TV broadcast deals and the fragmentation of streaming platforms (Peacock, Amazon, Apple TV) are changing how younger fans watch sports. 00:29:07 – 00:36:04: Breaking News: Mitchell Robinson InjurySid interrupts with a live Twitter update revealing Mitchell Robinson's broken right pinky finger, prompting a discussion on timelines and how it shifts the Finals landscape. 00:36:04 – 00:41:19: Coach of the Year AnnouncementThe group discusses Joe Mazzulla winning Coach of the Year and debates whether the Celtics' success stems from coaching execution or pure roster talent. 00:41:19 – 00:47:25: All-Defensive Team SnubsJordon goes on a passionate rant about Scottie Barnes being left off the All-Defensive First Team in favor of Derrick White, blaming localized media voting biases. 00:47:25 – 01:02:12: All-NBA Selections & Jalen DurenThe hosts review the First, Second, and Third All-NBA teams, heavily questioning Jalen Duren's placement over other impactful players. 01:02:12 – 01:10:14: Most Improved Player & Statistical GymnasticsMichael and Jordon get into a fierce, numbers-heavy debate comparing the development, minutes, and production jumps of Deni Avdija and Neemias Queta.

Reese and Bibs are back in your feed, and we are almost set for the NBA Finals. The Knicks swept the Cavs, and the Spurs-Thunder played game 5 right after we recorded. Before we got into the playoffs, we discussed the All-Defensive and All-NBA teams. NBA Awards Latest (00:00) Eastern Conference Finals (18:30) Western Conference Finals (41:55) (Times may be slightly off due to ads) Enjoy You can always find Bibs on X/Twitter @Bibscorner, Bluesky @bibscorner.bsky.social, and Instagram @MBibs. You can find Reese on X/Twitter @MofR25 and Instagram @MindofReese.  Also, subscribe to MindofReese and Tag Team Talk on YouTube. Finally, ensure you're following the show on Twitter @WTGBMPodcast, Bluesky @WTGBMPodcast.bsky.social, and Instagram @WTGBMPodcast.  Purchase the Mavs Outsiders merch at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mavs Outsiders Shop on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!: ⁠Patreon Link⁠ Help the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We appreciate every listen and, of course, every review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reese and Bibs are back in your feed, and we are almost set for the NBA Finals. The Knicks swept the Cavs, and the Spurs-Thunder played game 5 right after we recorded. Before we got into the playoffs, we discussed the All-Defensive and All-NBA teams. NBA Awards Latest (00:00) Eastern Conference Finals (18:30) Western Conference Finals (41:55) (Times may be slightly off due to ads) Enjoy You can always find Bibs on X/Twitter @Bibscorner, Bluesky @bibscorner.bsky.social, and Instagram @MBibs. You can find Reese on X/Twitter @MofR25 and Instagram @MindofReese.  Also, subscribe to MindofReese and Tag Team Talk on YouTube. Finally, ensure you're following the show on Twitter @WTGBMPodcast, Bluesky @WTGBMPodcast.bsky.social, and Instagram @WTGBMPodcast.  Purchase the Mavs Outsiders merch at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mavs Outsiders Shop on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!: ⁠Patreon Link⁠ Help the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We appreciate every listen and, of course, every review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Warriors have time to reflect on the NBA playoffs through their own lens as they watch the Western Conference finals play out this month. With the intense series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs tied 2-2, Golden State can reflect on how to stay competitive vs. two marquee franchises for the foreseeable future. On "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson discuss how Draymond Green's player option decision is the first major step towards how the Warriors will move forward with their roster this offseason. They reflect on the possible outcomes of Green's decision to either opt in or opt out as the Warriors' most tradeable piece of their Big Three. -- (1:00) Reaction to Green not making one of the All-Defensive teams? (9:00) How does Green hold the cards to the Warriors' offseason? (12:00) Despite the lukewarm market around the league, Draymond might be the most moveable piece of the Warriors' Big Three. (27:00) Looking at NBA's Western Conference finals through a Warriors lens. (38:00) Breaking down how this loaded draft class plays into the Warriors offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 ... Ross Geiger says hello and introduces co-hosts Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer.  Show #250 is dedicated to Trey Jemison of the Knicks, who wears #50 for the newly crowned NBA Eastern Conference Champs. 1:07 ... Knicks fan World B shares his thoughts on his team making the Finals after a 26 season drought. 2:10 ... World B had predicted the Knicks to make the Finals in his preseason picks and his aim was true! 3:39 ... Ross tees up a discussion on how the Knicks have grown so much as a team. 4:24 ... Bruce is happiest for Knicks head coach Mike Brown who has led the team to record breaking performances in the playoffs.  And they didn't really want to hire him to replace Tom Thibodeau prior to the season but all the other coaches they wanted to interview were not given permission from their teams to speak to New York about the job.   So Brown was hired by default and it was a move that has succeeded wildly. 6:16 ... World B gives Brown credit for retooling the Knicks' offensive system and he reels off the numbers that prove it. 8:47 ... Ross wonders whether the Knicks upcoming layoff (as they wait for their Finals opponent) will kill their great momentum?  Both Bruce and World B feel like the Knicks are sitting pretty.  Ross is concerned how they'll handle any offensive dry spells against the Spurs and Thunder. 13:49 ... If the Spurs beat OKC and play New York in the Finals, Bruce feels like the Knicks will use Karl Anthony-Towns to draw Victor Wembanyama away from the hoop on defense which could allow New York to operate successfully closer to the hoop. 14:48 ... Bruce marvels at how Wemby guards the entire opposing team and how God must be a Spurs fan with Wemby succeeding Tim Duncan and David Robinson as the latest generational big man in San Antonio. 16:37 ... World B reacts to the Spurs big win in game 4 with Wemby leading the way once again. 18:09 ... Bruce points out how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has struggled offensively against the Spurs and with two key teammates like Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell battling health issues, the Spurs will continue to "throw the kitchen sink" at SGA if they miss more action.  The result will be to wear SGA down and that will mean big trouble for OKC.  Ross adds some perspective to the OKC offensive struggles. 20:11 ... World B explains how the return of De'Aaron Fox has been really important as far as the offense running smoothly.  Ross feels like game 5 is a "must win" game for the Thunder. 22:40 ... Bruce points out that all the NBA awards have been announced except for Coach of the Year and he hopes his preseason prediction of Mitch Johnson winning the award might come true with a trophy presentation prior to game 6 in San Antonio. 24:09 ... The All-NBA Teams were announced over the weekend and the crew does a lightning round commenting on all the members of the first team.  Cade Cunningham, SGA, Nikola Jokic, Wemby, and Luka Doncic make up the first team.  Bruce has a big issue with one of the first teamers. 29:31 ... The All NBA Second team consists of Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard.  The guys wondered if aging Kawhi Leonard can have another All-NBA season at age 34 after this season's great performance. 36:53 ... The All-NBA third team consists of Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Johnson, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Duren.  Duren making the third team could really affect his contract negotiations with the Pistons due to the honor making him eligible for a Super Max contract worth $48 million more than he would have qualified for had he not been honored as an All-NBA performer. 45:16 ... We examine the All Defensive teams for the season.  The first teamers are Wemby, Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Derrick White, and Rudy Gobert.  Bruce has a summer assigmnent for Thompson. 49:29 ... The second teamers are Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace, Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby, and Dyson Daniels. 52:39 ... Final Thoughts: Bruce on how Wemby's main "superpower" cannot be measured by analytics.  World B on how the Orlando Magic's search for a new coach is still wide open with many potential great candidates in the mix.  Ross closes with his thoughts on two former NBA players facing off in an MMA match in Las Vegas over the weekend. 56:56 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye. TRT 57:13           Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pacers may have one of the NBA's best two-way guards hiding in plain sight. Brad and Ryan continue their “Pacers Player Predictions” series with a deep dive into the Pacers starting two guard and one of the most versatile backcourt players in the NBA. After stepping into primary playmaking duties and averaging nearly 17 points and 8 assists while ranking Top 7 in the league in assists, what does Nembhard's role look like with Tyrese Haliburton back in the lineup? The guys discuss how much on-ball responsibility he'll continue to carry, whether another leap defensively could put All-Defensive honors within reach, and why “Nembhell” has become one of the toughest experiences in basketball for opposing guards. Plus: stat predictions, playoff expectations, and how critical Nembhard's two-way impact is to another Pacers title push. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New DraftKings customers Play just $5 on your first pick set and get $50 in Bonus Picks. Sign up using https://dkng.co/enjoy or through promo code ENJOY On this episode of 'Numbers On The Board' - Kenny, Pierre, Mike and Darrick gave their NBA Season awards 0:00 - Intro 5:09 - Drop The Mike 11:20 - Around The League 21:00 - We Gave Our NBA Awards 27:30 - MVP 33:18 - ROTY 40:50 - DPOY 46:39 - MIP 56:02 - 6MOTY 01:04:52 - COTY 01:11:19 - CPOTY 01:12:19 - All-NBA 01:19:12 - All-Defensive 01:21:20 - All-Rookie 01:22:15 - Unplugged Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org (CT). 18+ (19+ AL/NE, 21+ AZ/MA/VA). Must be physically present where required by state law, see https://dkng.co/pick6states. Void in NY, ONT, and where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. For entertainment purposes only. Winning a contest on DraftKings depends on knowledge and exercise of skill. 1 per new DraftKings customer. First $5+ paid Pick Set to receive max. $50 issued as 5 $10 Bonus Picks. Bonus Picks are single-use, non-withdrawable, and expire in 14 days (336 hours). Ends 6/19/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms: https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos #NumbersOnTheBoard #NBA #Basketball #HoopsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann begin award season with the team awards. They start with their All-NBA team ballots. Then they move to the All-Defensive teams and wrap up with the All-Rookie teams. Then, right before the show wraps, the guys react to the news that former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone has reportedly accepted the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina. (00:00) Intro (2:51) Fan Duel ad break (3:28) All-NBA teams (37:24) Men's Wearhouse ad break (53:24) All-Defensive teams (1:08:02) All-Rookie teams  (1:15:29) Michael Malone Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. When you need your fit to deliver, we've got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones have a broader discussion about the Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive team races. They discuss what they're evaluating, how they weigh different types of defenders and the value of their responsibilities, what statistics they find useful, and a PSA to always, always #WatchTheTape. From there, the guys check in on Jayson Tatum ahead of a potential Finals preview between the Celtics and Thunder. They talk about his growing fit within the offense, growth areas they're keeping an eye on (OTD shooting, drive, lower-body power generation), and have a mini-debate about the Celtics potentially tweaking his usage to aid his comfort in the offense. Next, Nekias asks Steve about a couple of end-of-game defensive mishaps that led to game-winning baskets -- Amen Thompson's putback against the Heat, and Luke Kennard's three against the Magic -- to see where he thought blame, if any, should go. Finally, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen joins the show! In a wide-ranging conversation, the trio talks about Queen's basketball journey, his stacked Montverde team, adjusting to the Pelicans vs. his teammates adjusting to him, the Baltimore Ravens' offseason and more! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 3:58 Defensive award discussion 35:38 Checking in on Jayson Tatum 49:28 What went wrong: Amen Thompson's game-winner 52:26 What went wrong: Luke Kennard's game-winner 56:22 Derik Queen interview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

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New DraftKings customers Play just $5 on your first pick set and get $50 in Pick6 Credits. Sign up using https://dkng.co/enjoy or through promo code ENJOY On this episode of 'Numbers On The Board' - Kenny, Pierre, Mike and Darrick gave quarter season awards 0:00 - Intro 2:23 - EP coming soon? 6:33 - Drop The Mike 11:29 - NOTB News 26:14 - Has he been in a Lakers Jersey 29:01 - Teams playing good so far 41:54 - Quarter Year Awards 42:08 - Is Jokic the greatest player ever? 49:43 - MVP 53:00 - 6MOTY 56:35 - DPOY 1:01:54 - MIP 1:07:32 - COTY 1:08:34 - Clutch player of the year 1:10:00 - All-NBA teams 1:12:45 - All-Defensive team 1:14:20 - All-Rookie team 1:16:16 - Who he play for? 1:21:41 - Draft Kings Pick 6 1:26:30 - School Yard Draft 1:29:35 - Unplugged Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org (CT). 18+ (19+ AL/NE, 21+ AZ/MA/VA). Valid only where Pick6 operates, see https://dkng.co/pick6states. Void in NY, ONT, and where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first Pick Set to receive max. $50 issued as Pick6 Credits that are non-withdrawable, single use, have no cash value, and are used prior to any cash or DK Dollars and expire in 14 days (336 hours). Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms: https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos Sponsored by DraftKings. #NumbersOnTheBoard #NBA #Basketball #Hoops Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[We mourn the passing of pro hoops great Michael Ray Richardson with an archive re-release of our conversation with the former Nets/Knicks star from last year, featuring his biography co-author Jacob Uitti.] + + + Former NBA All-Star Michael Ray Richardson and his co-author Jacob Uitti (Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption) join the show to discuss Richardson's riveting new memoir that chronicles his extraordinary journey on and off the basketball court. Hailed as "the next Walt Frazier" coming out of the University of Montana as a first-round pick (fourth overall) in the 1978 NBA Draft, "Sugar" was a force to be reckoned with, leading the league in both assists and steals in just his second season - still New York Knicks team records to this day - and earning four All-Star appearances and two All-Defensive team honors. But behind the scenes, his career was overshadowed by personal struggles with drugs and alcohol, leading to a historic lifetime ban from the NBA in 1986 while a member of the New Jersey Nets. Richardson shares how he rebounded from that moment, finding redemption through subsequent stints as a player and coach in places like the CBA (Albany Patroons, Oklahoma Cavalry); USBL (Long Island Knights); Premiere Basketball League; and a prolific 14-year professional league run in Europe, where he guided teams to championships and redefined his legacy.  Now running youth basketball clinics and reflecting on his journey, Richardson proves that resilience and accountability can turn even the darkest chapters into a comeback story. + + + SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106  BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "An American Cricket Odyssey: A Journey into the Soul of the Cricket in the United States": https://amzn.to/4nFOdoh  SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!):    Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Atlanta Hawks and All-Defensive guard Dyson Daniels agreeing to a four-year, $100 million-dollar rookie contract extension, and explain why the Hawks extending Dyson Daniels proves his future isn't tied to Trae Young's future.

HR2 - Falcons trying to run Arthur Smith's & Zac Robinson's offense at same time In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac give you their good, bad, and ugly from the Atlanta Falcons 20-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, react to the Atlanta Hawks and All-Defensive guard Dyson Daniels agreeing to a four-year, $100 million rookie contract extension, explain why the Hawks extending Dyson Daniels proves his future isn't tied to Trae Young's future, and then close out hour two by by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

I go over the most important news and takeaways from the first three days of Knicks Training Camp. I talk about Josh Hart's lingering finger injury, the team's emphasis on pace and space, and the early signs around the starting lineup. I share what stood out from Coach Mike Brown's comments, including talk of increased three-point shooting, new sets being installed, and his goal of defining roles before preseason begins. I also touch on Jalen Brunson's offseason rest and weight loss, OG Anunoby's DPOY and All-Defensive team goals, Mitchell Robinson's approach to the season, and Patrick Ewing's visit to camp. Plus, the first scrimmage of training camp finally took place. Click the links below for the full episode, related articles, and more Knicks content.

Our guest on the Holding the Ladder in Sport and Leadership podcast is Samba Johnson, the Associate Head Coach for the women's basketball program at National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. Since joining the staff in 2022, he has played a key role in revitalizing the team, tripling their win total in his first season and guiding them to a 17-14 record and Women's National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) berth in his second season. Under his leadership, several Mustangs have earned All-Big West honors, including Natalia Ackerman, who was named First Team All-Big West and to the All-Defensive and All-Academic teams.A Pittsburgh, PA native and former standout at NCAA Division II Chaminade University, Johnson has coached at nearly every level, including National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), NCAA Division I, II, III, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and high school, across both men's and women's programs. His résumé includes stints at Lynchburg College, Longwood University, Friends University, Casper Community College, McCook Community College, University of Charleston, Cleveland State University, Ohio University, Stetson University, and Duquesne University, as well as head coaching roles at Penn State-New Kensington, La Roche College, and East Hill Christian Academy. Known for his mentorship, energy, and character, Johnson is praised by Cal Poly head coach Shanele Stires as a servant-leader who deeply impacts student-athletes both on and off the court.You can learn more about Johnson here:https://gopoly.com/staff-directory/samba-johnson/397

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers first pre-draft workouts of 2025• Portland's fourth workout being their most high-profile so far with players expected to be taken in the first round• The many reasons why the Trail Blazers' are working out players projected to be selected after their pick at 11• Toumani Camara being named to an All-Defensive team and Donovan Clingan making an All-Rookie team• Bring back qualified stats!• The Trail Blazers are now officially for sale• The NBA Finals matchup between the Thunder and Pacers and how it reflects a new era

We kick things off with HBCU headlines: -PVAMU loads up with 35+ transfers, -Plenette Pierson joins their staff,-Savannah State makes history with an MLB ump, -BCU secures a $300K grant from the NBA Foundation.In hoops, Caitlin Clark breaks the 20/10 record in just 42 games, Angel Reese becomes the fastest to 450/450,The Dream unveil a slick new court design. Real Madrid and Barcelona may shut down basketball academies, Derek Fisher's wild takes raise eyebrows. The NBA hands out its end-of-season awards — who made MVP, All-NBA, and All-Defensive?In the playoffs: Knicks vs Pacers predictions stay split (Norwood's still riding with Indy), and the Wolves vs OKC battle NIL money talks: Buford drops $62M on a stadium, and a USC booster threatens to pull the plug.On the NFL side: the Falcons honor their “Protector of the Year,” Broncos stay out the portal, and Demaryius Thomas gets enshrined. Joe Thuney resets the guard market, Charles Woodson becomes a Browns partner, and Irsay's daughters prepare for the next chapter. Plus, NFL athletes now cleared for Olympic dreams!

In this episode of The Prophets, Kev and Rashad dive into Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic MVP win—bringing the honor back to Oklahoma City. But with Shai continuing the trend of international dominance at the top, the Prophets ask: how long before an American player wins MVP again? Then, it's time to break down the All-NBA and All-Defensive teams. Who surprised us? And did the voters finally get it right? To close the show, the Prophets bring the heat with a competitive Draft Game—you won't want to miss who builds the best squad based on this year's elite.

Will and Alex break down OKC's nail-biting Game 4 win over Minnesota and debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the most over-hated star in the league. They revisit the Knicks' gutsy Game 3 comeback against Indiana and ask: is Rick Carlisle trolling New York's bench? Later, they explore RJ Barrett's trade value this summer and how MLSE's ownership shakeup could have ripple effects on the Raptors. Plus, thoughts on the All-Defensive and All-NBA teams, and answers to listener questions.Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bogues is back! He and Pro kick things off with laughs and a behind-the-scenes look at Bogut's first-class FIBA Hall of Fame induction. The guys dive into SGA's MVP win—was it deserved, or did Jokic suffer from voter fatigue? They debate All-NBA and All-Defensive selections, break down the blowout in Game 3 of Minne vs OKC, and marvel at the pace of Indiana's attack against a thin Knicks rotation. Plus, a huge NBL signing—Bryce Cotton to Adelaide! As always, Useful or Useless and Fact or Fake News return with fresh takes and facts you didn't know you needed. 00:00:24 Intro 00:01:28 
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The guys breakdown the Indiana Pacers' improbable comebacks this postseason, Tyrese Haliburton becoming the most clutch guy in the league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the MVP, the Oklahoma City Thunder becoming overwhelming favorites to win the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics potential plans to rebuild, the Denver Nuggets hiring David Adelman as their new head coach, the All-Defensive teams, All-Rookie teams and more.

Carl and Mike come back with reaction to Dyson Daniels making the NBA's All-Defensive 1st Team as they both agree it was more than deserving for the Hawks' guard. They then get into some college football talk and share more thoughts on the CFP moving to the top four ranked teams getting the first round bye vs conference champs getting the automatic bye. As they discuss, both the guys agree the move makes sense for the college game

What does this mean for his chances at an All-Defensive team?

The latest Jacked Ramsays 1 on 1 interview featuring Portland Trail Blazers wing, Toumani Camara. We talk about: -Is being a good defender a skill? -How, after getting benched in his rookie year, he figured out what he needed to do to stay on the floor and be a successful player. -How being comfortable in his role has actually helped him become a better player? -Does Camara think he's the Defensive Player of the Year? -Who his favorite tough cover in the league is? -What it would mean to him if he didn't make All-Defensive team ....and more! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-ramsays-a-portland-trail-blazers-podcast/id1578314007 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KQ8g9JYJCSvxng0WoIFoI?si=M8ZTALHSTwy950r7oLtb9Q&dl_branch=1&nd=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymarang Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLm1lZ2FwaG9uZS5mbS9CTFU3MjAyODAwNzM1Discord: discord.gg/t8TkEJ7wUT

It's time to talk about the most inscrutable topic in the NBA:  Defense! We pick our All-Defensive teams and Defensive Player of the Year.  Are we swayed by Draymond's self-promotional tour? Is another familiar name being slept on? Where do the big perimeter defensive stars rank relative to the bigs?We also pick our positional all-defensive teams, discuss whether the 65-game rule changed our picks, and then pick a few categories like best isolation and post defenders, best rim protector, and which players do the most with the least and the least with the most.  Finally, we select our Worst-Team All Defense.First though, we discuss the shocking news that Michael Malone and Calvin Booth have both been relieved of their duties. Does it make sense for the Nuggets to make these moves now? Plus, how would we assess Booth's tenure as GM?Full Daily Duncs with linksMichael Malone, Calvin BoothZeke NnajiMike PenberthyCalvin Booth-Michael MaloneTimingRecordMichael MaloneWhyJosh KroenkeFull Daily Duncs with links 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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM 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.

Justin, Rob and Wos are here to usher in awards season, starting with the team awards. The guys make their selections for the All-NBA (5:40), All-Defensive (54:30), and All-Rookie teams (1:07:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Email the show your award's picks or cases at Hoopstemple@gmail.comAaron, Dylan and Nate cast their unofficial ballots for MVP, DPOY, MIP, ROTY, COTY, All-NBA 1st, 2nd, & 3rd teams, All-Rookie 1st & 2nd team, and All-Defensive 1st & 2nd teams Tiktok ChannelsAaron @PossiblechairsDylan @pres.bball.conversationsNate @Nate_Hoopstemple⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Temple_EAM

Reese and Bibs are back in your feed (as they await the finalization of the rebrand) with another episode of Outside the NBA. In this one, they had 3 teams' seasons to wrap up: The Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Toronto Raptors. They discussed what these teams will be looking at going into next season. Additionally, they discussed their All-NBA and All-Defensive lineups (with some controversial picks). There was not much discussion on the movie side, though Reese did discuss Death of a Unicorn and A Working Man. Catching Up: (00:00) NBA Talk Fantasy League (11:30) Philly, Toronto, and Brooklyn (17:00) All NBA Teams (43:00) TV/Movie Talk Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (1:02:20) Working Man (1:04:30) Death of a Unicorn (1:06:10) (Times may be slightly off due to ads) Enjoy You can always find Bibs on X/Twitter @Bibscorner, Bluesky @bibscorner.bsky.social, and Instagram @MBibs. You can find Reese on X/Twitter @MofR25 and Instagram @MindofReese.  Also, subscribe to MindofReese on YouTube. Finally, ensure you're following the show on Twitter @MavsOutsiders, Bluesky @MavsOutsiders.bsky.social, and Instagram @MavsOutsidersPod.  Purchase the Mavs Outsiders merch at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mavs Outsiders Shop on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!: ⁠Patreon Link⁠ Help the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We appreciate every listen and, of course, every review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reese and Bibs are back in your feed (as they await the finalization of the rebrand) with another episode of Outside the NBA. In this one, they had 3 teams' seasons to wrap up: The Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Toronto Raptors. They discussed what these teams will be looking at going into next season. Additionally, they discussed their All-NBA and All-Defensive lineups (with some controversial picks). There was not much discussion on the movie side, though Reese did discuss Death of a Unicorn and A Working Man. Catching Up: (00:00) NBA Talk Fantasy League (11:30) Philly, Toronto, and Brooklyn (17:00) All NBA Teams (43:00) TV/Movie Talk Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (1:02:20) Working Man (1:04:30) Death of a Unicorn (1:06:10) (Times may be slightly off due to ads) Enjoy You can always find Bibs on X/Twitter @Bibscorner, Bluesky @bibscorner.bsky.social, and Instagram @MBibs. You can find Reese on X/Twitter @MofR25 and Instagram @MindofReese.  Also, subscribe to MindofReese on YouTube. Finally, ensure you're following the show on Twitter @MavsOutsiders, Bluesky @MavsOutsiders.bsky.social, and Instagram @MavsOutsidersPod.  Purchase the Mavs Outsiders merch at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mavs Outsiders Shop on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!: ⁠Patreon Link⁠ Help the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We appreciate every listen and, of course, every review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Blazers' unexpected 127-113 win at Atlanta, Deni Avdija's second triple-double, Toumani Camara's chances of landing on the All-Defensive team and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Blazers' unexpected 127-113 win at Atlanta, Deni Avdija's second triple-double, Toumani Camara's chances of landing on the All-Defensive team and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler has been suspended yet again by the team after leaving a shootaround. Logan, Raja, and Howard Beck open the pod with a lengthy discussion on how Jimmy's latest plea to be traded to another team could affect his career (1:12). Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder believes there should be three All-Defensive teams and two Defensive Player of the Year awards due to the differences in how you have to defend as a guard vs. as a big. Does he have a point (21:31)? Logan and Howard pick their All-Star reserves (39:06). Plus, mailbag! Hit the mailbag!: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Get your tickets to the live show at Punch Line San Francisco on February 15 here: https://www.universe.com/events/the-ringer-nba-show-real-ones-live-tickets-9NVPKF Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer: Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Ray Richardson was a star in the making. After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Montana, where he was voted first team All-Big Sky Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior, the future seemed bright. Taken fourth overall in the 1978 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, Richardson was billed as “the next Walt Frazier.” In just his second professional season, he became the third player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists and steals—both Knicks team records. Richardson would also notch four All-Star appearances and twice being named to the All-Defensive team over eight seasons between the Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets. But during that time, his time off the court was having a bigger impact on his career than what he was doing on the court. On February 25, 1986, after three violations of the league's drug policy, NBA commissioner David Stern would ban Richardson from continuing his professional career. His struggles with drugs and alcohol were well documented, and someone considered the next big thing became the first player in league history to be receive a lifetime ban. For most people, this would be the end to their story—one in which their substance abuse would take over and their downfall inevitable. However, that was not in the cards for Michael Ray Richardson. In Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption (Sports Publishing, 2024), Richardson opens up about his life both on and off the basketball court, discussing all the highs and lows that made him both a hero and a villain. Though being reinstated to the NBA in 1988, he would instead have stints in the United States Basketball League and CBA before taking his talents to Europe. With stints in Italy, Croatia, and France, he would lead his teams to numerous championships in his decade-plus overseas. Now back in the states and running youth basketball clinics, Banned is Richardson's first opportunity to open up about his life, showing that though you may get knocked down—even from self-inflicted actions—the only person that can count you out is yourself. With forewords from Hall of Famers George “The Iceman” Gervin and Nancy Lieberman, this is the story of the Michael Ray Richardson as only he can tell it. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Michael Ray Richardson was a star in the making. After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Montana, where he was voted first team All-Big Sky Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior, the future seemed bright. Taken fourth overall in the 1978 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, Richardson was billed as “the next Walt Frazier.” In just his second professional season, he became the third player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists and steals—both Knicks team records. Richardson would also notch four All-Star appearances and twice being named to the All-Defensive team over eight seasons between the Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets. But during that time, his time off the court was having a bigger impact on his career than what he was doing on the court. On February 25, 1986, after three violations of the league's drug policy, NBA commissioner David Stern would ban Richardson from continuing his professional career. His struggles with drugs and alcohol were well documented, and someone considered the next big thing became the first player in league history to be receive a lifetime ban. For most people, this would be the end to their story—one in which their substance abuse would take over and their downfall inevitable. However, that was not in the cards for Michael Ray Richardson. In Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption (Sports Publishing, 2024), Richardson opens up about his life both on and off the basketball court, discussing all the highs and lows that made him both a hero and a villain. Though being reinstated to the NBA in 1988, he would instead have stints in the United States Basketball League and CBA before taking his talents to Europe. With stints in Italy, Croatia, and France, he would lead his teams to numerous championships in his decade-plus overseas. Now back in the states and running youth basketball clinics, Banned is Richardson's first opportunity to open up about his life, showing that though you may get knocked down—even from self-inflicted actions—the only person that can count you out is yourself. With forewords from Hall of Famers George “The Iceman” Gervin and Nancy Lieberman, this is the story of the Michael Ray Richardson as only he can tell it. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Dylan, Cone, and Alex link up to discuss the following: Thunder absolutely dogwalk the Cavaliers Big Game Lu SGA shuts the MVP conversation down BRANDEN CARLSON!!!??? How many Thunder players end up on the All-Defensive teams? Win total projections Is this the best Thunder team ever? And more...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations, react to the latest All-Star returns, then give their early thoughts on this year's defensive award races.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS3:15 -- Here come the Pacers14:45 -- Heat's youth showing up19:00 -- Anthony Edwards' shifting context25:30 -- Quick Collin Sexton shoutout29:30 -- Steve bounces around (NY, DET, DEN, SAC and more)35:00 -- Second All-Star returns43:30 -- WNBA news (Satou Sabally, Kelsey Plum cored)47:15 -- Defensive Player of the Year1:00:20 -- All-Defensive teams1:09:30 -- Comment(s) of the Week + Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the Bucks' NBA Cup win over the Thunder, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:30 -- Bucks-Thunder26:45 -- Mailbag, beginning with a question on contenders38:30 -- Quick Zach LaVine-to-Denver thoughts43:45 -- Back to the mailbag, breaking down Houston's (All)Defensive chops55:30 -- Evaluating Scoot Henderson1:02:30 -- Best shooter in a post-Steph NBA1:11:15 -- Unrivaled 1v1 sleeper picks1:15:15 -- Exploring the Dream's center options this offseason1:18:45 -- WNBA Ethical All-Stars1:24:00 -- NBA "Naw" Stars 1:33:15 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former NBA All-Star Michael Ray Richardson and his co-author Jacob Uitti (Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption) join the show to discuss Richardson's riveting new memoir that chronicles his extraordinary journey on and off the basketball court. Hailed as “the next Walt Frazier” coming out of the University of Montana as a first-round pick (fourth overall) in the 1978 NBA Draft, "Sugar" was a force to be reckoned with, leading the league in both assists and steals in just his second season - still New York Knicks team records to this day - and earning four All-Star appearances and two All-Defensive team honors. But behind the scenes, his career was overshadowed by personal struggles with drugs and alcohol, leading to a historic lifetime ban from the NBA in 1986 while a member of the New Jersey Nets. Richardson shares how he rebounded from that moment, finding redemption through subsequent stints as a player and coach in places like the CBA (Albany Patroons, Oklahoma Cavalry); USBL (Long Island Knights); Premiere Basketball League; and a prolific 14-year professional league run in Europe, where he guided teams to championships and redefined his legacy.  Now running youth basketball clinics and reflecting on his journey, Richardson proves that resilience and accountability can turn even the darkest chapters into a comeback story. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable "Good Seats" Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106 SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS) https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Yinzylvania (20% off promo code: GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE): https://yinzylvania.com/GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption" (2024): https://amzn.to/3B2Knn7   FIND AND FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

Jacob, JD, Justin, Nick, and Tayler react to some imaginary headlines from the upcoming season. We react to and break down each headline including the Thunder's starting front court dominating, Chet Holmgren becoming infamous in San Antonio, and four Thunder players being in the running for All-NBA or All-Defensive teams. We also cover the surprising retirement of Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, behind-the-scenes details of a brawl between Jalen Green and Reed Shepherd, and the unexpected actions of Jonathan Isaac and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE UNDISPUTED YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Angel Reese and Sky defeat Caitlin Clark and Fever 88-87 (26:00) Paul Pierce reacts to the Lakers hiring JJ Redick as new head coach (42:52) Will Angel Reese surpass Caitlin Clark and win WNBA ROY? (58:45) Mike McCarthy reportedly "getting fed up" with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (1:13:23) Which team will draft Bronny James? (1:27:02) Will Dak Prescott get a new contract by training camp? (1:38:40) Olympic official calls Caitlin Clark missing Team USA "a missed oppurtunity" (1:48:06) JJ Redick reportedly omitted Anthony Davis from his All-Defensive ballot. Big deal? (1:55:09) Who wins the Stanley Cup tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skeets fires up a No Dunks emergency pod to discuss breaking news on top of breaking news. First, an immediate reaction to the Chicago Bulls trading two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey (0:40) and then seven random thoughts about the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their next head coach (3:48). --

Skeets fires up a No Dunks emergency pod to discuss breaking news on top of breaking news. First, an immediate reaction to the Chicago Bulls trading two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey (0:40) and then seven random thoughts about the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their next head coach (3:48).--

On the first ideal offseason roster build, Trevor Lane takes a look at a world in which the Lakers trade for star guard Donovan Mitchell. It's not easy to get there and there are a lot of hoops to jump through. Plus, JJ Redick left Anthony Davis off his All-Defensive team ballot, how big of a deal is it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos are here to discuss what their All-NBA teams would look like (9:36). But first, they start with Justin's UConn Huskies' victory at the national championship and their early thoughts on some of the top prospects from the game. Then, they pick their All-Defensive teams and All-Rookie teams (42:26). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Victoria Valencia Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Andrew Lopez discuss the red-hot Pelicans, Zion's play, Brandon Ingram's unheralded season, and how the Pelicans stack up against each of the West's elite. Then ESPN's Kevin Pelton joins to pick All-Defensive teams, talk Heat, Suns, Magic and Jamahl Mosley's extension, the recent decline in scoring and free throws, Victor Wembanyama, and much more.  Pels are a mystery box and a sleeping giant (6:26) Zion's improved defense and rebounding (10:57) Herb Jones has a case for All-Defense and Most Improved (13:28) The Pelicans' shooting luck defensively (20:13) Not enough talk about Brandon Ingram (27:08) How the Pels match up against other Western Conference playoff teams (33:30) Pelton (40:15) Middle of the East (57:46) 2nd tier All-Defense guys (1:02:47) Thunder in line for the top seed in the West (1:09:14) Wembanyama's All-Defense case (1:15:27) Scoring is down since the All-Star break (1:30:20) Temperature check on the Suns (1:39:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices