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On this Thursday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss the NFL potential officiating stoppage and what they could do to fix things. Plus, the guys discuss Matt Ishbia's claim to fix the All-Star Game, a bone to pick edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 249 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast opens with Brandon Harper and Rob Jenners welcoming seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry back after a week off, including Rob’s trip to Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando where he spotted Giannis Antetokounmpo visiting with his family right after All-Star weekend. The crew talks about how stars handle public attention, why it’s tough to approach athletes when they’re with family, and the realities of getting recognized in places like airports and theme parks.   They break down the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, praising the shorter, high-intensity setup and crediting the players—especially Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards—for setting a competitive tone. They also criticize the World team’s lack of energy, debate whether a 1-on-1 or 2-on-2 tournament could work, and agree the dunk contest was the worst in memory, brainstorming fixes like having personalities such as Shaq and Kenny “draft” and scout dunkers nationwide since superstars won’t risk losing.   The episode shifts to Pat Riley’s statue unveiling at Crypto.com Arena and Riley’s push for coaches (and benches) to bring back suits and ties, followed by a harsh look at the Lakers after getting blown out by the Celtics on Riley night and James Worthy’s postgame “no heart” comments. They discuss Boston’s defensive approach, the Lakers’ struggles versus top teams, and criticize the team’s effort and urgency—singling out Luka Doncic’s perceived laziness on defense—while previewing the next matchup and noting the looming impact of the 65-game awards eligibility rule on stars like Embiid and others. They also touch on Lindsay Vonn’s severe leg injuries, Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team winning the Daytona 500 and the viral celebration clip that sparked online speculation, Charles “Ko” seeking to play again via the Alabama Supreme Court, and a Barkley “New York Dicks” Inside the NBA moment.   Standings updates include the Thunder and Spurs separating in the West, Detroit leading the East, and a rough stretch for the Kings and Bulls. Big Shot of the Week goes to Team USA hockey for winning Olympic gold in overtime and honoring the late Johnny Gaudreau by bringing his young children onto the ice for the team photo. The show closes with a mascot-themed game inspired by the Olympics’ mascots, running through real vs. fake team mascots across sports, and ending on Robert Horry’s favorite mascot (Denver’s Rocky) and the story of Rocky surviving a parachuting accident.   00:00 Podcast Return 00:56 Universal Trip 01:28 Giannis Spotted 05:17 Fame And Privacy 09:38 All Star Format 13:39 Dunk Contest Rant 15:29 Fixing The Dunk Contest 20:19 Pat Riley Statue 23:16 Suits On Sidelines 28:29 Lakers Get Smoked 29:29 Celtics Win Ugly 30:36 Boston Defense Breakdown 32:17 Lakers Exposed vs Good Teams 33:37 Calling Out Lakers Laziness 36:19 Playoff Plan for Luka 37:57 Rivalry Pride and Pat Riley Night 38:30 65 Game Rule Chaos 40:08 Is It Still Tatum Team 42:08 Tatum Return and Achilles Caution 43:18 Olympics Injuries and Jordan Viral Clip 47:56 College Hoops and Barkley Audio 49:27 Standings Check and USA Hockey Tribute 54:40 Mascot Trivia Game 01:01:45 Rocky Mascot Wild Story

The Donny Football Debrief: The NHL is returning to the All Star Game next year in what will probably be the worst event of all time. Could the Cowboys franchise tag George Pickens?

Finalmente un podcast NBA in cui parla di tanking. In modo etico, s'intendeBall don't Lie è un podcast dell'universo V2B Media.

Big Ben talks about Michael Jordan's team winning the Daytona 500 and if that overshadowed the NBA's All-Star Game, Tyreek Hill getting released by the Miami Dolphins, Maller's Mountain of Money: The Weeknd Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA is taking measures to curb team's from tanking. Will the rules have their intended effect?Kyrie Irving will remain out for the rest of the season to recover from his ACL injury. The All-Star Game saw a huge increase in viewership. Can the league add any more changes to continue this trend?

(0:00) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle begin the show with full attendance in-studio. The Music of the Day is revealed to be Snoop Dogg themed. Leroy's son, Xavier "Doobie" Irvin is also in-studio joining the guys to cover the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and the U.S. Men's Hockey team.(9:38) How will the Bruins look after the Olympic break? Xavier Irvin offers his analysis and callers weigh in on the hockey discussion.(22:12) Leroy and Cerrone breakdown the NBA All-Star Weekend and rate the new All-Star Game format.(31:05) The guys react to the Jayson Tatum docuseries reveal and the reaction it has been receiving nationally.-------------------------------------------FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion of the NBA at midseason, specifically last weekend's All-Star Game and the disbelief on social media that the midseason exhibition drew a strong audience. Plus, why the annual gripes about the All-Star Game, and the NBA generally, may start to fall on deaf ears within the league. And why NBC's coverage was a big improvement over TNT last year.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are in a lull in the sports calendar right now and the NBA is having some issues. ATH starts the show a small point on the Super Bowl and the discourse around 'MVP Drake Maye' (2:20). Then he switches gears to NBA issues specifically the tanking problem (a new form of tanking- pre-agency tanking per say) (3:54), and why the All Star Game not being a disaster was a much needed win for the NBA (18:55). Lastly- where do the Knicks stand heading down the stretch of the NBA season (22:55). Than a recurring guest comes on to talk more about the NBA, the state of the league, the issues Adam Silver is facing and some intriguing story lines for the second half of the year (26:41). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dana Barros joins Combo's Court for a wide-ranging NBA conversation. The former NBA All-Star shares his thoughts on the current All-Star Game format, today's physicality in the league, and why the Lakers may be a sleeper in the West. Dana also discusses James Harden getting traded to the Cavaliers, the Knicks' outlook, and closes with a classic Shaquille O'Neal vs Hakeem Olajuwon conversation. Full episode of Combo's Court available wherever you listen to podcasts. FOLLOW COMBO: YOUTUBE: COMBO TV IG: @onetwocombo X (Twitter): @itsonetwocombo

Did the NBA finally fix the All-Star Game — or is the format still broken?On this episode of Big Game Sports Buzz, we break down the biggest stories in sports:

My guest today is Cassie Schmid, the Chief Strategy Officer for Philadelphia International Airport and the Northeast Philadelphia Airport. She's the one shaping how millions of people will experience Philly, especially as the city gears up for the World Cup, the All-Star Game and the country's 250th birthday in 2026. Cassie leads enterprise-wide strategy, performance management, communications, guest experience, marketing and brand. If it impacts how travelers see and feel Philadelphia as it's known, it runs through her.She brings a dynamic, sharp, data-driven, customer-first mindset, turning market trends, competitive dynamics and traveler insights into strategies that actually move the needle. Before Philly, she helped guide strategy and stakeholder engagement for the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and before that, she built a really strong track record for leading go-to-market strategy and high-impact partnerships across multiple organizations. Simply put, Cassie is one of aviation's top strategic voices, and she's playing a major role in the future of how people arrive in and experience Philadelphia.

Send a textSpilled beer on the soundboard, a busted molding kit story we probably shouldn't admit, and the most heartfelt sports gift a kid could get—this one swings from laugh-out-loud to gut-level real. We start with tech chaos and college flashbacks, then drop into a group sex-store run that turns into a meditation on curiosity, embarrassment, and growing up. From there, a mother's handwritten letter gifting tickets to Michael Jordan's final All-Star Game reframes what All-Star Weekend used to mean and what it's missing now.We go deep on the NBA's midseason showcase: why Rising Stars feels forgettable, how the three-point contest still slaps, and why the dunk contest keeps chasing juice it can't bottle. Our take isn't “get the stars” so much as “set the stage”—clear judging, smarter formats, and real officiating so players don't weigh injury risk over effort. And we make the case for Anthony Edwards as the league's most compelling American face: funny, authentic, fierce on both ends, and unafraid of the mic. Along the way, we nerd out on dunk mechanics, vertical, and why alley-oops can be deceptively easy when your timing is right.Then the NFL receipts come out. We own our misses and call what mattered: the Falcons' coaching and QB gaps, the Patriots' surprise path through the AFC East, the Texans' growth and Jaguars' steadiness, the Bears' surge, the Packers' near-miss, and the thin line between KC's aura and actual regression. It's not just who's good; it's who stays good when chaos hits. Finally, we pivot to culture: Cardi B's algorithm-proof magnetism, and a clear-eyed critique of Stephen A. Smith's presidential flirtation. We unpack what “defund the police” actually means—reallocating duties and resources—and why better messaging matters as much as better policy.You'll laugh, you'll argue with us in your head, and you'll leave with takes you can defend. If you're into smart sports talk with real life baked in, hit play, share with a friend, and tell us: who's the real face of the NBA right now? And which NFL prediction did we botch the worst? Subscribe, rate, and drop your take in the comments—we're reading every one.Support the show

Tout juste revenu de Los Angeles, Jacques Monclar revient en détail sur le All-Star Game 2026 : format, intensité, spectacle… Ce nouveau format a-t-il vraiment retrouvé de sa superbe grâce à Victor Wembanyama ou continue-t-il de diviser à l'image du concours de dunk ?Jacques Monclar, Rémi Reverchon, Mary Patrux, Xavier Vaution, Fred Weis et Chris Singleton décryptent l'actualité de la NBA dans le Podcast NBA Extra, présenté par Nicolas Sarnak et Baptiste Denis.En complément de l'émission lancée en 2012, beIN SPORTS a créé, avec ce podcast, un nouveau format pour revenir en profondeur sur la ligue nord-américaine de basketball. Chaque semaine, les membres de l'émission débattent autour de trois thèmes majeurs, qui font l'actualité de la NBA.Un podcast à retrouver aussi sur Youtube : https://tinyurl.com/y4sabkns Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

Le tanking gangrène de plus en plus la NBA et Adam Silver a explicitement affiché ses intentions d'y mettre un terme. Mais, quels sont les outils dont dispose la Ligue pour durcir le ton face aux franchises qui cherchent davantage des tours de draft que des places en playoffs ?Autre axe de travail d'Adam Silver : la NBA Europe. Ce projet va-t-il véritablement voir le jour ? Entre opportunité historique pour le basket européen ou ambition trop grande, on fait le point sur un projet encore très flou.Tout juste revenu de Los Angeles, Jacques Monclar revient aussi en détail sur le All-Star Game 2026. Ce nouveau format a-t-il vraiment retrouvé de sa superbe grâce à Victor Wembanyama ou continue-t-il de diviser à l'image du concours de dunk ?Enfin, point complet également sur la saison des Français en NBA à mi-parcours : les confirmations Victor Wembanyama ou Alex Sarr, les révélations à l'image de Maxime Raynaud ou Nolan Traoré et les axes de progression pour la deuxième partie d'exercice.Avec Jacques Monclar et Baptiste Denis.Jacques Monclar, Rémi Reverchon, Mary Patrux, Xavier Vaution, Fred Weis et Chris Singleton décryptent l'actualité de la NBA dans le Podcast NBA Extra, présenté par Nicolas Sarnak et Baptiste Denis.En complément de l'émission lancée en 2012, beIN SPORTS a créé, avec ce podcast, un nouveau format pour revenir en profondeur sur la ligue nord-américaine de basketball. Chaque semaine, les membres de l'émission débattent autour de trois thèmes majeurs, qui font l'actualité de la NBA.Un podcast à retrouver aussi sur Youtube : https://tinyurl.com/y4sabkns Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

Hollywood's Headlines kicks off with Kim Bokamper joining the show to share his thoughts on NBA All-Star Weekend, including controversy surrounding Kevin Durant and his burner tweets. The guys debate Durant's legacy and react to the idea of the NBA potentially adding a 1-on-1 tournament, while Bokamper argues the All-Star Game doesn't reflect the intensity of the regular season. In the lighter news, the crew reacts to a bizarre airport story involving a woman arrested after leaving her dog tied to a ticket counter, and they discuss a proposed Florida Senate bill dubbed the Teddy Bridgewater Law aimed at allowing high school coaches to help students financially.

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend drew its highest ratings in over a decade, but was the product actually better? We evaluate the entire weekend, including whether Sunday night’s All-Star Game felt more competitive and whether the format changes made a difference. With the second half of the season underway, we also assess the biggest surprises so far and predict which teams could struggle down the stretch. The episode concludes our positional rankings with our top five point guards in the NBA, followed by a discussion on the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalists, including Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar’e Stoudemire, Mike D’Antoni, and Doc Rivers. Topics include: NBA All-Star Weekend review Competitive level of the All-Star Game First-half team surprises and second-half predictions Top five point guards in the NBA Hall of Fame finalists debate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about the Hawks starting their post-All Star Game stretch without Jonathan Kuminga, the Olympic hockey tournaments, the Braves rotation with the latest injury updates, and Darryn Peterson's problem playing full-time.

Nesta semana, Denis Botana e Danilo Silvestre falam sobre o All-Star Weekend da NBA. Desde os jogos do novato e o Cafu no Jogo das Celebridades até Victor Wembanyama, Kawhi Leonard e Anthony Edwards colocando o All-Star Game nas costas. E vamos passar por um esquecível campeonato de enterradas também, claro. Depois conversaremos sobre o que acompanhar neste terço final de temporada que começa agora.No Both Teams Played Hard lemos sugestões de como resolver o tanking e comentamos a mensagem de algumas semanas atrás sobre as expressões do basquete em português....NESTE EPISÓDIOIntrodução do tema - 0:40Carinha do Jabá - 2:40All-Star Weekend - 5:50As histórias do fim da temporada - 40:22Both Teams Played Hard - 1:17:41...|OS PARÇAS DO BOLA PRESA|ASSINE O BOLA PRESA E RECEBA CONTEÚDO EXCLUSIVO Por R$30 por mês você tem grupo no zap, bingo e mais de 100 podcasts exclusivos extras .CAMISETAS INSIDER Com nosso cupom BOLAPRESA você tem 15% OFF, já aplicado automático se usar o link abaixo:

Send a textWelcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this episode we talk about  Superbowl, Parties, Olympics, NBA, Smokin on the Rio, Brisket Auctions, Hot Sauce Challenge, and Hollywood gossip. 0-30 mins: HeadlinesSuper Bowl: We give our feedback on the Superbowl and some other things. Super Bowl Parties: Hiram tells us about the multiple Gucci parties he attended for the game.  Olympics: Some interesting news coming out of Olympic Village. NBA All-Star Game: The guys talk about the new format of the All-Star game. 30-45mins: BBQ Time Smokin on the Rio: I share my past weekend's experience at the biggest cookoff in the RGV. Brisket Auctions: People are now selling brisket by the pound on online auction sites.  30-50 mins: Other StuffHot Wing Challenge: We talk about part 2 of the season finale and our hot wing challenge. Hollywood Talk: Hiram tells us the latest on the Gutherie kidnapping story. Etsy/ShopReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqFeedspothttps://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/Etsy/Shop ReadySetBBQ - EtsyFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/readysetbbq Feedspot https://podcast.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend delivered major storylines — but did it actually fix the All-Star Game? In this episode of In The Lab, Hoopsology breaks down the NBA All-Star Game ratings surge (up 87% year-over-year), the USA vs World format experiment, and whether player effort — led by Victor Wembanyama — changed the perception of the game. We dive into: Why the 2026 NBA All-Star Game drew 8.8 million viewers NBC's presentation vs TNT's classic coverage Damian Lillard stealing the show in the 3-Point Contest Is the NBA Dunk Contest officially broken? Should the league bring in pro dunkers? Adam Silver's comments on tanking and competitive integrity Expansion rumors involving Seattle and Las Vegas The NBA's long-term product concerns With discussions around tanking investigations, possible league expansion, and the growing debate about the All-Star format, this episode tackles the biggest NBA topics heading into the second half of the season. Is the All-Star Game trending upward again? Can the dunk contest be saved? Should the NBA abolish the draft? And are Seattle and Las Vegas getting teams soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to Hoopsology for weekly NBA analysis, interviews, basketball documentaries, and deep dives into the biggest stories in the league. #NBAAllStar #NBAAllStar2026 #NBANews #AdamSilver #NBAPodcast #Hoopsology Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join Bird and Adam for a brand episode of the Basement Talk Podcast!!!! Today, the guys discuss All-Star Games and their places in the current sports climate. Are they necessary to keep eyes on the sport, or have they been beaten to death? Should they stay, or should they go? The crew also discuss the best AND worst fans in each of the big four American Sports, along with the return of Names From the Game to close out the show! Keep it locked in for future episodes of the Basement Talk Podcast, and do go check out our other podcasts in the Basement Talk Podcast Family of Podcasts!

The Full Go returns as Jason returns to give a recap of his Valentine's Day weekend, takeaways from the All-Star Game, and why All-Star might not be for him anymore. Next, he talks about the perils of tanking, why he's even more confident in Caleb Williams after hearing his appearance on the Maxx Crosby podcast, and why the Bears can't move off Tyson Bagent. Please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Voicemail line: ⁠708-550-3781⁠. Host: Jason Goff Producer: Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Clippers are back from an eventful All Star Break and get to face the Nuggets and Lakers on a b-2-b, awesome! Adam, Will, and Chuck talk Kawhi's All Star Game, Yanic's rise to power, and preview the Nuggets and Lakers games

Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are back at it after a less-than-festive All Star Break where the state of the league address by Adam Silver left one of our hosts pessimistic, to say the least. The tanks are already rolling out before we reached the All-Star Game, but is it forcing the league's hand to consider drastic changes or sit idly by while the playoff standings stay in idle? Why is Andrew so intrigued in this particular season by the Most Improved Award race with such a deep pool? Adam also discusses the very real possibility of third or fourth options winning MVP and All-NBA honors by default due to DNP's by superstars. So suit up and take it out in episode 379 with the NBA-Team!

The guys put a bow on the NFL season by recapping the Super Bowl and Bad Bunny's performance. They also start peaking towards the offseason and potential big moves. The All-Star Game had a new format...did the guys like it? WWE, WNBA, and more! 00:00 - Intro/Catching Up 15:36 - Around the NFL 57:16 - NBA 1:09:21 - WWE 01:18:12 - Sign-off Don't forget to submit your questions to the guys at speakonitpod14@gmail.com so they can answer them during the next show!  Follow the squad!! @losdeemix @dannyocean41 @goingfor2live  @speakonit_pod (Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram)

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh examine the NBA's growing tanking problem and the league's ongoing struggle to make the All-Star Game competitive. Then they're joined by sportswriter, Neil Paine, to discuss the rise of Connor Zilisch, a young NASCAR driver drawing comparisons to Jeff Gordon. To close, Hang Up vet, Josh Levin, returns to talk all things Winter Olympics and what he's looking forward to in its last week.Ben also has an Afterball on the Snoop Dogg-ification of the Olympics and sports in general.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about the NCAA's messy player eligibility lawsuits.NBA (2:39): The race to the bottomNASCAR (20:40): A new young phenom racing to the topOlympics with Josh (37:38): Levin crosses the hog line!Afterballs (01:00:14): Ben drops it like it's hot(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh examine the NBA's growing tanking problem and the league's ongoing struggle to make the All-Star Game competitive. Then they're joined by sportswriter, Neil Paine, to discuss the rise of Connor Zilisch, a young NASCAR driver drawing comparisons to Jeff Gordon. To close, Hang Up vet, Josh Levin, returns to talk all things Winter Olympics and what he's looking forward to in its last week.Ben also has an Afterball on the Snoop Dogg-ification of the Olympics and sports in general.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about the NCAA's messy player eligibility lawsuits.NBA (2:39): The race to the bottomNASCAR (20:40): A new young phenom racing to the topOlympics with Josh (37:38): Levin crosses the hog line!Afterballs (01:00:14): Ben drops it like it's hot(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year's All-Star Weekend, before breaking down their favorite (and funniest) moments from each event. From there, the guys discuss a few storylines they'll be following closely as we begin the post-All-Star push towards the postseason. They talk about the Rockets and Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics and more.Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament -- congrats to Chelsea Gray! -- before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts12:45 Rising Stars recap19:51 Shooting Stars recap23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap29:50 Dunk Contest recap38:17  All-Star Game recap59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency?1:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form01:10:43 Who's the second-best team in the East?01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season?01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh examine the NBA's growing tanking problem and the league's ongoing struggle to make the All-Star Game competitive. Then they're joined by sportswriter, Neil Paine, to discuss the rise of Connor Zilisch, a young NASCAR driver drawing comparisons to Jeff Gordon. To close, Hang Up vet, Josh Levin, returns to talk all things Winter Olympics and what he's looking forward to in its last week.Ben also has an Afterball on the Snoop Dogg-ification of the Olympics and sports in general.On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel talks about the NCAA's messy player eligibility lawsuits.NBA (2:39): The race to the bottomNASCAR (20:40): A new young phenom racing to the topOlympics with Josh (37:38): Levin crosses the hog line!Afterballs (01:00:14): Ben drops it like it's hot(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.)Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen.You can email us at hangup@slate.com.Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year's All-Star Weekend, before breaking down their favorite (and funniest) moments from each event. From there, the guys discuss a few storylines they'll be following closely as we begin the post-All-Star push towards the postseason. They talk about the Rockets and Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics and more.Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament -- congrats to Chelsea Gray! -- before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts12:45 Rising Stars recap19:51 Shooting Stars recap23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap29:50 Dunk Contest recap38:17  All-Star Game recap59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency?1:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form01:10:43 Who's the second-best team in the East?01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season?01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header preview

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dead all those All Star Game opinions y'all had, this was a great weekend Besides, the straw man of the old days was overblown Bottom line, all any game takes is one good psycho to make things competitive Seriously though, Wemby going for gold in LA is a national emergency He must be stopped Abolish the draft! Abolish the WNBA? I bet that admission didn't go well for that Olympian Guest: Nata Edwards - Dispatches From Spectrum   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!     Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @UDPod @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Check out our Sponsors! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews' to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site  

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warriors Insider, Sam Amick breaks down the NBA’s new All‑Star Game format, whether it’s here to stay, and how players and execs are reacting. He also shares his unique, objective perspective on Tony Vitello’s Monday comments and the fallout around the Giants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gil's Arena ERUPTS Over NBA All Star Weekend as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the festivities from the NBA's midseason classic and debate if the league finally got it right with their Team USA vs The World Format. They react to Anthony Edwards taking home the All Star Game MVP and discuss Victor Wembanyama setting the tone as the San Antonio Spurs superstar looked to solidify himself as the future face of the NBA with his attempt to resurrect the All Star Game. They then react to All Star Saturday Night where the NBA Dunk Contest might have officially died after one of the worst showings in NBA History, sparking a debate on if the league should have invited Mac McClung back to defend his back-to-back dunk contest titles before discussing Damian Lillard winning his 3rd 3 point contest of his career despite not playing a single NBA game this year. Finally, they react to Chris Paul announcing his retirement as the NBA Point God officially called it quits after a turbulent season where he was released from the Los Angeles Clippers and debate if it was sad to see an NBA legend of his caliber go out so sorry. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants,Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Show Start 0:00:00 All Star Weekend Reax 0:02:09 Gil Predicted The Increase In ASW Viewership 0:14:21 Ant-Man's Mentality In The All Star Game 0:44:12 Respect Wemby's Mentality In The All Star Game 1:01:11 Is Wemby The Next Face of The NBA? 1:08:43 The Crew's Favorite Part Of ASW 1:17:51 Kenyon Reconciles With Jeremy Lin 1:23:59 Gil RIPS The Dunk Contest 1:25:07 Dame Wins The 3 Point Contest 1:43:46 How The Crew Spent All Star Weekend 1:53:47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘urgency' as in NBA as in All-Star Game as in what a game as in Kawhi Leonard as in Wemby as in Anthony Edwards. We finally got a great game. Team Stars won it. Team Stripes had a moment. Wemby wanted everyone to try and compete… and they did! But what about the rest of the weekend? Yikes! (15:20) LeBron James had his own media day on Sunday ahead of the All-Star Game. He was asked about Israel? Why? (21:42) Michael Jordan is a champion. For the first time in his career. A Daytona 500 champion. (25:00) Adam Silver met with the media over the weekend. He had a lot to say. Tanking, AI, prediction markets, new technology. The usual. (41:10) Review: The Secret Agent. (46:00) The NFL and NFLPA have a grievance solved over the weekend. No more report cards. The union lost and can no longer make them public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann share their thoughts on the new-look All-Star Game. They discuss Wemby's effort to make the game competitive, Kawhi's impressive performance, and more. They also discuss the lackluster All-Star Saturday and whether there are any solutions to fix it. They wrap up with a discussion about different solutions to tanking after Adam Silver hinted in a press conference that reform could be on the way.(00:00) Intro(0:24) All-Star Game(24:18) All-Star Saturday night(30:42) Adam Silver's press conference(39:47) Tanking reformHosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: T. Cruz and Donald LoBiancoSocial: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘urgency' as in NBA as in All-Star Game as in what a game as in Kawhi Leonard as in Wemby as in Anthony Edwards. We finally got a great game. Team Stars won it. Team Stripes had a moment. Wemby wanted everyone to try and compete… and they did! But what about the rest of the weekend? Yikes! (15:20) LeBron James had his own media day on Sunday ahead of the All-Star Game. He was asked about Israel? Why? (21:42) Michael Jordan is a champion. For the first time in his career. A Daytona 500 champion. (25:00) Adam Silver met with the media over the weekend. He had a lot to say. Tanking, AI, prediction markets, new technology. The usual. (41:10) Review: The Secret Agent. (46:00) The NFL and NFLPA have a grievance solved over the weekend. No more report cards. The union lost and can no longer make them public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin praise the new All-Star Game format and wonder if two players in particular are the reason it was so good. LeBron reaffirmed he doesn't know if it's his last season...okay then. Will Kansas State succeed in their move to fire Jerome Tang for cause? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin praise the new All-Star Game format and wonder if two players in particular are the reason it was so good. LeBron reaffirmed he doesn't know if it's his last season...okay then. Will Kansas State succeed in their move to fire Jerome Tang for cause? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The stars put on a show this weekend in Los Angeles... did this new format prove the All-Star Game is officially back? As Next-Gen players shined all weekend, what's next for LeBron? What he said before the game that has our attention... Malika's exclusive sit-down with Giannis...after all the rumors... and all the memes, he finally addresses the noise. And the teams he name drops in this interview might surprise you. Damian Lillard came back with a BANG, lighting it up from 3, but the dunk contest has left some big questions... is there a fix for All-Star Saturday? .. Marc Spears caught up with Donovan Mitchell last night... he'll tell us what the ceiling is for the Cavs with James Harden in the lineup! Adam Silver says the league is trying every possible remedy to stop tanking... could a bold new move solve the NBA's tanking issues? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA tried something completely different… and it might have saved All-Star Weekend. From the early start time designed for a global audience to the fast, tournament-style format that turned every possession into crunch time, this year's game delivered something fans haven't felt in years: real competition. But not everything landed. Why did the championship game fall flat? Did splitting Team USA into “young” and “old” backfire? And why did some stars seem way more invested than others? The conversation then shifts to the bigger picture. Commissioner Adam Silver is openly searching for ways to eliminate tanking, and the proposed solutions range from intriguing to absolutely insane. A postseason tournament for lottery teams? Guaranteeing playoff spots AND top picks? Or blowing up the entire system by abolishing the draft altogether? Plus, the crew reacts to LeBron's comments on the USA vs. World format, debates whether All-Star Games are really just for kids now, and explores why fans crave entertainment in the moment but quickly forget the results. If you care about where the NBA is heading, this one's packed with ideas, arguments, and a few takes that could reshape the future of pro sports.

(00:00) We don't think a lot of people are listening live today. Fred shares his thoughts on Wuthering Heights. Hardy and his fateful companion, Scout, go on an adventure to western Massachusetts. WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: (24:01.513)(36:29.308) Team Stars beat Team Stripes 47-21 to claim the inaugural USA vs. World All-Star tournament championship in this year's All-Star Game.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson & Joe Johnson react to the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, Joe Johnson wants Zion in the Dunk Contest, Adam Silver wants to eliminate tanking and more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 4:46 - New NBA All-Star Format Success24:35 - Zion Stop Ducking Dunk Contest37:00 - Adam Silver Wants To Eliminate Tanking (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! Time to Get Up with the All-Star Game front and center...Did the NBA finally find the right format.. and which superstar sent the loudest message on the game's biggest stage? And Should the Steelers roll the dice on an Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy's reunion after their ugly Packers split? (0:00) Meanwhile - The hype train is rolling for Jaxson Dart and the Giants. A promising second year QB and an upgraded coaching staff has media wondering if the G-Men should be NFC favorites. Are we overhyping them? (15:00) Then - is the NBA Draft at risk? What's the silver lining for the league with TANKING being the talk this season... (23:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices