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Neste episódio o Cyrille Aloísio, Marcos Santos e Nuno Canossa reuniram-se para comentar todas as principais notícias da última semana, com destaque para a renovação de contrato de Amen Thompson, o regresso à NBA de Ben Simmons pela porta dos Sacramento Kings, bem como do fim do caso Kawhi Leonard com uma multa bastante pesada para os LA Clippers.
John and Nate react to the league's penalties against the Clippers a week on. What are some of the underdiscussed aspects of this saga? And where do the Clips go from here as an organization?We also break down the Bennedict Mathurin move for New Orleans, and then assess Amen Thompson's 5-year, $208 million extension in Houston.Then, mailbag questions on Utah's future after the Walker Kessler trade, whether the league is now devaluing small guards too much, and if OKC can keep their core together after this year. Join Dunc'd On Prime!Dunc'd On Prime is 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 the key moments from the pod each week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Spurs and Rockets appear to still be far ahead of the Mavericks, Pelicans and Grizzlies in the Southwest Division. With the return of Fred VanVleet and the addition of Marcus Smart, can Houston close the gap on San Antonio?On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Dave and Keith preview the Southwest Division and go over many of the key issues around these teams, including the slightly bizarre Mavericks roster and the rebuilding Pelicans and Grizzlies. Also covered on this episode: Amen Thompson's new contract, the feds opening a criminal investigation on the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, Ben Simmons joining the Kings, plus a lot more!Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast
Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) dive Amen Thompson's extension with the Houston Rockets and what their future looks like. They also breakdown Collin Murray-Boyles's rookie season and what year two could look like. They wrap up with AJ Dybantsa's playmaking and why it's a valuable skill of his. 0:00 Intro1:45 Main Topic – Amen Thompson's extension and the Rockets' core25:40 The Sophomore File – Was Collin Murray-Boyles' Rookie Season a Fluke?39:33 The Little Things – AJ Dybantsa's Playmaking Draft Guide and Merchandise: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943Written work: noceilingsnba.comTwitter: @NoCeilingsNBAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA
Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the NBA's punishment on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. They then discuss Amen Thompson's contract extension, Ben Simmons's return to the league, and the latest with Jalen Duren. Next, the guys have five questions ahead of next season. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:41) League slams the hammer on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard (17:11) Is the Kawhi Leonard signing the worst signing ever? (21:39) Amen Thompson signs a five-year, $208 million contract extension with the Rockets (25:50) Ben Simmons is back; signs a deal with the Kings (30:00) Jalen Duren, Pistons remain apart in contract negotiations (34:31) How many teams enter training camp with real championship expectations? (42:34) Are the Lakers going to be better than they were last year? (46:53) How will Giannis's move to the Heat affect what Nikola Jokic could do with the Nuggets? (51:43) Where do the Pistons rank among the rest of the Eastern Conference? (54:22) Does Jacoby recommend driving across the country in a RV? Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down the latest on the fallout from the Clippers' punishment following the NBA's probe into their dealings with Kawhi. The guys talk about how some key league history indicates what may be to come, why LA got into this situation and what may have been known by Kawhi. Next, the guys tackle Amen Thompson's extension with the Rockets before talking Ben Simmons signs with the Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dion, Nate and Josi discuss Amen Thompson's recent contract extension before evaluating the other members of the 2023 draft class that could sign an extension before the deadline at the start of the regular season in six weeks. Thanks for listening!
Finał dochodzenia przeciw LA Clippers okazał się dla nich bezlitosny. Omawiamy całą sytuację oraz poziom kar, które otrzymała każda ze stron. Poza tym - Ben Simmons wraca do NBA, Jonathan Kuminga znalazł klub, Warriors zrobili "coś", a Jeremy Sochan już trenuje z Trail Blazers.
In this episode, I explain just how bad the Clippers future will look after the NBA handed down its punishment! I also discuss Cathy Engelbert retiring, Ben Simmons returning, Amen Thompson getting paid, breakdown the entire AFC and so much more! 0:00 NBA hands down crushing punishment to Clippers 24:38 Cathy Engelbert announces retirement 32:50 Amen Thompson gets extension 41:23 Ben Simmons returns to NBA 46:12 AFC Divisional Breakdown 46:58 AFC South 1:17:19 AFC East 1:43:09 AFC West 2:05:51 AFC North Click here to Subscribe! www.youtube.com/user/jalenhunter7…ub_confirmation=1 Social Media: IG: www.instagram.com/the_unpopular_pod/ Twitter: twitter.com/imsayinthou FB: www.facebook.com/TheUnpopularPodcast1 Podcast Store: teespring.com/stores/the-unpopular-podcast?page=1 Promotion Request: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…wform?usp=sf_link THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!!! #sports #podcast #sportspodcast #Browns #Raiders #Steelers #NFL #Jaguars #Broncos #Patriots #Chargers#Bengals #Texans #WNBA #Chiefs #CathyEngelbert #BenSimmons #AFCSouth #AFCEast #AFCNorth #AFCWest #AFC #Bengals #Bills #Ravens #KawahiLeonard #Kawhi #NBA #LA #Clippers #SteveBallmer
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Myles Garrett leading the NFL rankings, Cam Skattebo contemplated retirement, Stephen Jones on George Pickens’ future, Amen Thompson gets paid and Donovan Mitchell credits alcohol to 71-point game! 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... 0:00 - Cam Skattebo considered retirement 17:20 - Stephen Jones on George Pickens31:05 - Colorado beats Georgia Tech43:50 - Amen Thompson48:00 - Donovan Mitchell53:50 - Q & Ayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a summer of crazy moves and unexpected turns across the NBA, the Pistons generally played it cool. But how do they stack up? The guys go spot by spot to rank the Eastern Conference, finding out where a lack of change has been misconstrued as a lack of improvement, or if the angst is legit! They also have a pity party for Clippers fans and their young players, and break down why Amen Thompson's deal has no impact on Ausar Thompson's potential deal.We've got you covered for all this and more in this week's episode!You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Robbie Bettelon on Twitter @BobbyBuckets313Follow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week's episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast, Gary Tanguay, Bob Ryan, and Jeff Goodman break down the biggest NBA stories of the week, beginning with the Clippers' salary-cap scandal involving Kawhi Leonard and the massive penalties facing the franchise. The guys debate how much responsibility Kawhi should carry, what the situation means for his legacy, and whether the punishment will deter other teams from trying to circumvent league rules. They also turn to the Celtics and discuss Jayson Tatum's leadership, the pressure he'll face as Boston's unquestioned centerpiece, and how different leadership styles can still work. Plus, Bob and Jeff weigh in on Ben Simmons' latest opportunity with Sacramento, Amen Thompson's huge extension and growing reputation in Houston, Brett Brown's difficult tenure in Philadelphia, and Neemias Queta's strong summer play for Portugal as he looks to earn a larger role with the Celtics. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Kawhi Leonard & Clippers Salary-Cap Scandal 12:17 PrizePicks 13:23 Jayson Tatum, Leadership & Celtics Expectations 21:38 Ben Simmons' Latest Opportunity 25:03 Amen Thompson, Rockets & NBA Notes 29:44 Neemias Queta's Strong Summer 31:04 Final Thoughts & Outro Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by:
The punishment was yesterday. The reckoning is tonight. Grant and John Browner start with the question hanging over everything: the NBA's verdict and ESPN's reporting can't both be true — so who lied? John's journalism monologue ("a journalist is only worth their name") sets up the theory the whole show runs on: Lawrence Frank got six months while everyone above him got a year, and cooperation is the only math that explains it. Beav joins with the 2000 Timberwolves precedent — cooperate and picks come back — and a simple message for the owner: just say you did it. Then, mid-show, Pablo Torre teases his next investigation and it's the Dodgers, complete with the Mark Walter-Trump jersey photo, and John connects the dots out loud: the White House visit, the ring, the Kushner-Iger math that never added up. E Lamb makes his SportsGrid debut off his Sporting Tribune piece on what Clippers fans actually deserve — "the sports arena with bells and whistles" — and argues this is the canary in the coal mine: billionaires don't become billionaires by being altruistic. Plus the Shaq-Jerry West story that says this has been happening since the nineties, the Amen Thompson deal (five years, $200M) and why he's the one Rocket worth paying, and John's closing prediction: if Ballmer loses his fight, he starts telling on everybody. New episodes weekday mornings. Follow the crew on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
STATE of the Astros ARMS-Big Pete Lambert, Wesneski, & October Nearing! + Amen Thompson BIG Pay Day (Hour 1) full 2193 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:08:03 +0000 jhZsnqNAVnzsMAImGUQaqNZqJ6riVwFG nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,houston sports,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,houston sports,sports STATE of the Astros ARMS-Big Pete Lambert, Wesneski, & October Nearing! + Amen Thompson BIG Pay Day (Hour 1) The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports
Week 1: The Texans O-Line vs a STOUT Bills D-Line + Rockets Give Amen Thompson BIG Pay Day! (Hour 3) full 2260 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:02:29 +0000 4BsTF7FNvKf22Lpek7n93fFwiSC9FmaE nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,houston sports,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,houston sports,sports Week 1: The Texans O-Line vs a STOUT Bills D-Line + Rockets Give Amen Thompson BIG Pay Day! (Hour 3) The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports
Send us Fan MailWe recap a dominant USA women's FIBA win over China and explain why the ball movement, zone offense, and depth look so scary. Then we pivot to NBA roster news, from Ben Simmons landing in Sacramento to Amen Thompson's huge extension and the 76ers taking a look at Taco Fall.• USA women's roster check and who is missing• Why China's zone defense got punished by spacing and playmaking• Team shooting splits and the three to one assist-to-turnover ratio• “Young and Turnt” group and what it signals for the future• Caitlin Clark's double-double with zero turnovers• Paige Bueckers scoring burst after early foul trouble• Rhyne Howard's threes and defense setting the tone• Angel Reese rebounding impact and Aaliyah Boston as an anchor• Ben Simmons signing with the Sacramento Kings and the risk-reward case• Amen Thompson's five-year deal and what growth to watch for• 76ers camp additions like Taco Fall and why a backup big mattersplease continue to make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about my show.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
00:00 – 31:12 – JMV opens the show with Shane Steichen’s announcement of Anthony Richardson being the backup. He explains why it isn’t that big of a deal, unless they are announcing a special package for him. And he also explains why this being news is an indictment on where the Colts are as a franchise. Then, John gets some quick-hitter stories on the SEC suing Lane Kiffin and Amen Thompson getting a new contract. 31:12– 40:02 – John circles back to the NBA punishing the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday after an investigation found they circumvented the salary cap. Then, he gets into his one concern when it comes to the Indiana Pacers this year. 40:02– 43:23 – John wraps up the first hour of the show. 43:23 - 1:11:43 – Center Grove grad, former Indiana Hoosier, member of the Toronto Raptors and brother of North Texas QB, Tayven Jackson, Trayce Jackson-Davis joins the show. He explains what this weekend means for him, his dad and the rest of his daily as Tayven starts against the Indiana Hoosiers. Plus, how is he settling into year 4 in the league, reflecting on his time at Indiana and how he would’ve handled the NIL and transfer portal era. 1:11:43 – 1:23:51 – JMV introduces Caleb to another unique band before getting into the Yacht Rock JMV takeover theme. They recap their conversation with Trayce Jackson-Davis earlier and what he had to say about the NIL era. 1:23:51 – 1:26:19 –. Wrapping up the second hour of the show. 1:26:19 – 1:55:40 – Mike Chappell of CBS4and JMV get into a discussion about Carlie Irsay-Gordon and how Chap feels about the state of the ownership. Also, where do things stand on a contract extension with guard Quenton Nelson and would it reset the offensive line market? They discuss the idea of Anthony Richardson having a special package within the offense this upcoming year as well. 1:55:40 – 2:03:40 – JMV wonders whether Pablo Torre or Bob Kravitz had a bigger journalism scoop. 2:03:40 – 2:08:29 – JMV wraps up the show by previewing what’s to come at Mystic Waters and the JMV takeover this weekend. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bleav Host Robert Land takes a deep dive into Amen Thompson's extension. Did the Rockets give him too much or is it a steal? What does the Clippers verdict mean to the Houston Rockets Future? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Instagram ️- https://www.instagram.com/houstonsportstalkpodcast/ Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In The Loop is broadcasting LIVE from Rally House with John Lopez and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie Adetula. The guys kick things off with plenty to discuss, including the Rockets getting a contract extension done with Amen Thompson and what the deal means for Houston moving forward. ITL then turns to the Astros, reacting to last night's win over the White Sox and what stood out from the victory. The hour wraps with today's Question of the Day: What's something you regretted getting?
ITL reacts to the Rockets getting a contract extension done with Amen Thompson and discusses what it means for one of Houston's young stars and the future of the franchise.
The Los Angeles Clippers have been hit with a massive punishment stemming from the ongoing Kawhi Leonard investigation. In this episode, I break down the latest developments, what the punishment means for the Clippers, and what could happen next in one of the NBA's biggest ongoing stories.I also discuss Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson agreeing to a massive five-year, $208 million rookie-scale extension. Is Thompson worth the massive investment, and what does this deal mean for the Rockets' future?
Amen Thompson got the bag.. Was this the right move for the Rockets?!?
Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Eric aka @DaDakota his take on the Rockets offseason, how he'd divvy up minutes for the whole rotation & if Amen Thompson deserves a Rookie Max Extension. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OSa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
E601 - Bilan NBA 2026 : Houston Rockets !Notre série de l'été : les Bilans 2026 !A travers notre format habituel: bilan en 10 points clés de chaque équipe NBA.Aujourd'hui les Houston Rockets ! La différence entre coaching et effectif, l'absurde rebond offensif, la défense d'élite, la non utilisation de Kevin Durant, la stagnation temporaire du jeune Alperen Sengun, le fantasme Amen Thompson, la défense de Reed Sheppard et bien plus !Pour cela c'est Dimitri / Dismael du Roster qui se joint à nous ! Bienvenue dans le Basket Lab.Guillaume (@GuillaumeBLab)--0:00 Intro4:22 L'attaque sans paniers marqués : le patch du rebond offensif absurde16:31 Spacing, isolation...et philosophie de jeu24:29 Défense sans pivot35:54 Kevin Durant, volume et vieux os47:07 Reed Sheppard et la création1:03:51 Le vrai-faux shoot de Jabari Smith1:16:32 Alperen Sengun et le plafond1:28:38 Tari Eason : quid du profil offensif ?1:36:15 Amen Thompson et la fantasme1:50:10 Le monstre historique Steven Adans--Flux LIVE "Le Basket Lab LIVE" pour les quotidiennes : https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/le-basket-lab-live/Flux secondaire "Le Basket Lab - Extraits" pour des formats : https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/le-basket-lab-extraits/--Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@lebasketlabTwitch : https://www.twitch.tv/guillaume_lebasketlabTwitter : https://twitter.com/GuillaumeBLabDiscord : https://discord.gg/CfWkhZx9xM
Bleav Host Robert Land asks Analyst @TruthFrancisco about Amen Thompson's New Role This Season, how the Rockets can Survive with less Kevin Durant Minutes & if the New Rockets Bench is a Huge Improvement. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Can a modern NBA draft class become the greatest defensive class in league history? Wes Goldberg is joined by Basketball Poetry's Mike Shearer to debate whether the 2017 and 2023 draft classes are on pace to challenge legendary groups like 1984 and 1996 thanks to the emergence of Bam Adebayo, Derrick White, Victor Wembanyama, Amen Thompson and more. Then Mike brings his own Good Take on why restricted free agency has become one of the NBA's most misunderstood roster-building tools. Finally, it's another edition of Summer 3-Way, where Wes and Mike each lay out the three moves they would make to finish the Miami Heat's offseason, including whether Miami should prioritize Klay Thompson, pivot to DeMar DeRozan, target an overlooked young player, or preserve flexibility for the buyout market. Plus, Wes celebrates another Good Take victory as the audience continues to decide who has the best basketball arguments each week. RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week. Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@RealGMRadio FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Woodson and Dr. A analyze one of the most exciting young groups in the NBA. From Victor Wembanyama and Amen Thompson to Brandon Miller, Anthony Black, Scoot Henderson, Bilal Coulibaly and more, they discuss expectations, draft value and fantasy outlooks heading into the 2026-27 season. Presented by FanDuel Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS - perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Seth and Luke discuss if the World Cup games in the US helps soccer or the NFL more, assess the notion that the Texans have a top 6-10 WR room in the NFL, and talk about Amen Thompson apparently being an untouchable asset on the Rockets.
Luke Mauro is in for Sean. Seth and Luke discuss the Astros' 6-3 win over the Nationals, how they're feeling about the pitching rotation with guys coming back and Burrows being sent down, the Texans' defense getting shown some national love, go through the day's Headlines, dive into the details of the wild Terrion Arnold AirBnB robbery revenge story, Brandon Aiyuk keeping running his mouth on social media, if there will be a market for teams bringing either of these guys in, assess PFF's ranking DeMeco as the 7th best Head Coach in the NFL, discuss if the World Cup games in the US helps soccer or the NFL more, assess the notion that the Texans have a top 6-10 WR room in the NFL, talk about Amen Thompson apparently being an untouchable asset on the Rockets, assess Kevin Clark's notion on ESPN that CJ Stroud is the biggest X-factor in the NFL this coming season, what NFL.com says is the ceiling and floor for the Texans, react to the incredible call of Messi's game winner from Telemundo, and see what Reggie and B-Scott have coming up on In the Loop.
ITL reacts to the national praise for Amen Thompson and discusses how important he is to Houston's future.
ITL goes Around The NFL with the biggest news and headlines from across the league, including Sean Payton revealing he had a spot in mind for Bill Belichick, the latest reactions to the NFL Top 100 list, and more stories making noise around football. Reggie, Figgy, and B Scott discuss which headlines stand out and what they could mean as the NFL season gets closer. Then the focus shifts to the Rockets after a national media member highlighted Houston's love for Amen Thompson. ITL discusses why the Rockets are so high on Thompson, what makes his upside special, and whether his development could be one of the biggest factors in Houston taking the next step. The hour wraps with What's Popping, featuring the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.
ITL starts the show with Reggie, Figgy, and B Scott reacting to JJ Watt being set to appear on Shark Tank, which leads to the crew coming up with their own business pitches for the Texans legend, including a hilarious idea involving public restrooms. The guys then discuss the Texans secondary getting major respect from NFL executives, with Derek Stingley Jr. ranked as the No. 2 cornerback in the league and Kamari Lassiter earning an honorable mention. Listeners join the fun with the QOTD: What would be your business pitch to JJ Watt on Shark Tank? Around The NFL covers the biggest headlines, including Sean Payton's comments about Bill Belichick, the NFL Top 100 list, and more. ITL also reacts to the national love surrounding Amen Thompson and discusses why the Rockets are so high on his potential. Later, Reggie breaks down his Texans Re-Watch of Week 2 against Tampa Bay and shares what stood out. Lunch-Time Confessions features Reggie questioning whether Imai's interpreter is telling the full story, and Figgy fills in for Lopez in a special edition of Judge John Lopez. The show wraps with ITL debating if an NFL team can have a top 10 rushing attack without a top 20 running back. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape features a radio host protesting Taylor Swift by wearing her wedding dress to work and Mix 96.5's Jessie Watt saying she would do the same.
He's been the guy that's been “untouchable” in any trade talks for these Rockets..
Astros Monday recap Who's playing in the World Cup today? Should the Rockets give Amen Thompson the max? How can Alperen Sengun become a better player?
On this episode, we dive into a loaded MLB and NBA slate packed with hot takes, blockbuster trade ideas, and player debates. Josh opens with a True or False segment asking whether at least 10 pitchers legitimately have a shot to win the NL Cy Young Award this season. Then we revisit the biggest MLB free-agent signings and decide whether each move has been a good sign or a bad sign for their new teams — featuring stars like Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Dylan Cease, and more. On the NBA side, we break down a massive three-team blockbuster sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Wizards, Anthony Davis to Golden State, and a mountain of picks changing hands. We debate who wins the deal long-term and what it means for the future of all three franchises. Plus, in another edition of “Who Would You Rather Have For The Next 3 Seasons,” we put OG Anunoby head-to-head with some of the NBA's biggest names including Austin Reaves, James Harden, Derrick White, De'Aaron Fox, Amen Thompson, Steph Castle, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brandon Scott looks at Amen Thompson's third season with the Houston Rockets - the good, bad and ugly - while offering his player grade.Support the show
ITL debates whether the Houston Astros might actually be onto something after recent signs of life. The guys discuss whether the pitching improvements, lineup adjustments, and overall momentum are enough to believe a legitimate run could be coming—and if it would actually be the best thing for the organization if it happened. ITL weighs the short-term excitement against the long-term questions facing Houston and whether a playoff push would change how the front office approaches the future. Then in Lunch-Time Confessions, John Lopez admits he officially raised the white flag the night before, leading to another round of hilarious and relatable confessions. To close the hour, the focus shifts to Amen Thompson as ITL evaluates his development with the Houston Rockets, discussing how far he has come, what still needs improvement, and whether he is on the path toward becoming one of Houston's cornerstone players.
ITL reacts to an unforgettable night as the Houston Astros no-hit the Texas Rangers, with Tatsuya Imai continuing to build momentum and earning more trust from fans and teammates alike. The guys debate whether Houston may finally be onto something and if a legitimate Astros run would be the best thing for the organization despite all the long-term questions surrounding the roster. The conversation then shifts to Houston Texans OTAs, where ITL breaks down key position battles including center, linebacker depth following E.J. Speed being sidelined, and how the wide receiver rotation could look both with and without Tank Dell. Around The NFL features reaction to Josh Allen discussing his Week 1 matchup against Houston, Jason Kelce questioning the NFL's move away from traditional Sunday football, and more headlines from around the league. ITL also revisits last year's mysterious C. J. Stroud OTA storyline and debates whether it helped shape how Stroud was viewed throughout the season, as well as how important OTAs may be for him this year. Lunch-Time Confessions gets personal after John Lopez admits he raised the white flag the night before, while the crew also evaluates the development of Amen Thompson and whether the young Houston Rockets star is on the path toward becoming a franchise cornerstone. To wrap up the show, ITL debates which quarterback still chasing their first Super Bowl title is the most fascinating entering the season before Figgy's Mixtape dives into Lyft AI scams, an emotional support alligator, Pizza Hut going retro, and which restaurant chain deserves a nostalgic comeback. Plus, the QOTD asks listeners: What are some masterpieces that everyone seems to love, but you've never really understood?
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"Rockets young fella, Amen Thompson-he can be a number 2 on a championship team.." REAL or FAKE?! "Next year will be the final season for LeBron James playing basketball" Real OR Fake?!? + MORE!
The Drive trio talks with our guy B. Scott & put a bow on a VERY disappointing end to the 2026 NBA season for these Houston Rockets!
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Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Friday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Essler are back on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed for the May 1 edition of Cash That Ticket, and the slate is as loaded as any Friday of the playoffs. The show opens with a full Thursday night recap after Minnesota eliminated Denver in six games, with Jaden McDaniels going for a career-high 32 points and 10 rebounds while Terrence Shannon Jr. added 24 in a starting role forced by a three-guard injury pile that left the Timberwolves shorthanded going into the clincher. Jamal Murray shot 4-of-17, finished with 12 points and four assists, and the Nuggets are done. Minnesota advances to face San Antonio on Monday. The Knicks destroyed Atlanta 140-89 on a night where the Hawks never threatened, and Philadelphia beat Boston to force a Saturday Game 7 in the Eastern Conference. Then the guys get into tonight's three elimination games and that is where the real work begins. In Orlando, the Magic are catching four points at home against Detroit in a game where Franz Wagner is out and the Pistons are laying points for the first time in the series on the road in a must-win spot for the home team. Dave likes the Magic plus four and the under at 210. Munaf builds a detailed case for Desmond Bane over 2.5 three-pointers made at plus-117 on DraftKings, citing three consecutive games with three-plus threes, five-plus threes in both Orlando home games, 8.83 attempts per game from deep, and 35-plus minutes of run with Wagner sidelined. In Toronto, Cleveland has never won on the road in this series and the Raptors outplayed the Cavaliers in every stat but three-point shooting in Game 5, losing by five while outrebounding Cleveland by 13 and posting 32 assists to Cleveland's 20. Brandon Ingram moves to doubtful mid-show and the line shifts a full point across every book, but both Dave and Munaf had already made their call on Toronto at plus points before the downgrade was official. In Houston, the Rockets try to force a Game 7 without Kevin Durant, who is out again with a bone bruise in his ankle. LeBron James is 41 and playing six games in thirteen days on the road. Austin Reeves is back but has become a defensive liability. Reed Sheppard had his coming-out moments in Game 5. Amen Thompson is playing like a seasoned postseason veteran. Dave and Munaf both land on Houston to cover and the under at 205.5, noting that three of five games in this series have finished at 205 or below. The MLB card gets a full breakdown too, with Dave delivering his best bet of the year candidate in the Red Sox team total over 4.5 runs against Mike Burrows and the porous Astros bullpen at Fenway Park. Munaf adds the Royals at Mariners under with Cole Ragans and Bryan Woo on the mound as his cleaner baseball play. There is also discussion of the Dodgers at St. Louis under, the Twins team total against Patrick Corbin, the White Sox run line against San Diego, and whether Shane McClanahan at minus-150 is worth it against San Francisco. All this plus the Pregame.com promo code HIT20 for twenty dollars off a thirty-day MLB all-access package at one hundred and nineteen dollars, and a Monday preview that will bring the official April best bets recap, second-round series previews, and the full Timberwolves versus Spurs Game 1 breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Migros Hemen'in sunduğu Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu, Play-off'larda ilk maçların ardından sonuçları ve eşleşmeleri değerlendiriyor. Sohbet, Detroit Pistons karşısında sürpriz bir galibiyet alan Orlando Magic ve Atlanta Hawks karşısında favori konumunda olan New York Knicks'in aldığı galibiyetlerle başlıyor. Playofflardaki ideal stratejinin geçen sezon Indiana Pacers'ın uyguladığı strateji olduğu vurgulanıyor. Geniş rotasyonun önemi, iç saha galibiyeti alan takımların deplasmandaki performansının belirleyici olacağının belirtilmesinin ardınan eşleşmelere geçiliyor. Doğu Konferansı ile başlayan sohbete, Orlando Magic-Detroit Pistons eşleşmesiyle girizgah yapılıyor. Magic'in, Pistons'a karşı ters gelmesi, Pistons'un Cade Cunningham dışında sahada pek varlık gösterememesi gibi konuların ardından Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers eşleşmesiyle sohbet devam ediyor. Celtics'in rahat bir galibiyet almasına Joel Embiid'in yokluğu üzerinden yapılan yorumların ve 76ers'ın savunma zaafiyetinin vurgulanmasının ardından New York Knicks-Atlanta Hawks eşleşmesine geçiliyor. Doğu'da son olarak Cleveland Cavaliers-Toronto Raptors eşleşmesi konuşuluyor ve ardından Batı'ya geçiliyor. Batı Konferansı sohbeti, son şampiyon Oklahoma City Thunder'ın Phoenix Suns karşısında aldığı galibiyetle başlıyor. Ardından San Antonio Spurs-Portland Trail Blazers eşleşmesine geçiliyor. Ardından Denver Nuggets-Minnesota Timberwolves eşleşmesi ile sohbet devam ediyor. Anthony Edwards'ın sakat sakat gösterdiği performans ön plana çıkarılırken, Nikola Jokic'in savunma zaafiyetinin ardından son olarak Los Angeles Lakers-Houston Rockets eşleşmesine geçiliyor. Lakers'ta Austin Reaves ve Luka Doncic'in yokluğunda LeBron James'in gösterdiği performans ön plana çıkarılıyor. Houston Rockets'ın Los Angeles Lakers karşısında planladığı savunma eşleşmelerinin hatalı oluşu, Amen Thompson başta olmak üzere Rockets'ın yaşadığı faul yapma problemine dikkat çekiliyor. Luke Kennard ve Marcus Smart'ın performanslarına Houston Rockets'ın karşılık verememesi, Alperen'in performansı, Durant'in yokluğu ve daha fazlası bu bölümde konuşulan konular arasında. Keyifli dinlemeler!
NBA Playoffs Breakdown The NBA Playoffs are officially underway, and Bubba Dub is back breaking down everything from Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets.The Lakers take Game 1, 107-98, but Bubba Dub keeps it real this wasn't a perfect win. LeBron James continues to prove why he's one of the greatest ever, finishing with 19 points, 13 assists, and 8 rebounds at 41 years old, controlling the pace and getting everyone involved early. The Lakers offense was on fire, shooting over 60% from the field and over 50% from three, led by big performances from Luke Kennard, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart. But despite the win, there are concerns:20 turnovers21 offensive rebounds allowed to HoustonThat's not championship-level basketball, and Bubba Dub calls it out. On the Rockets side, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr. all contributed, but without Kevin Durant in the lineup, Houston struggled to keep up offensively. Bubba Dub asks the big question is KD ducking Game 1 smoke, or will he change the series when he returns? Looking ahead, Bubba Dub predicts Lakers in 6, but says this series could shift quickly if LA doesn't clean up their mistakes. The episode also covers:Nuggets vs Timberwolves breakdown and Jokic's dominanceKnicks vs Hawks series outlookCavs vs Raptors recapThe GOAT debate: LeBron vs Jordan
Jared and Mo discuss the spectacular Hornets-Heat and Blazers-Suns play-in games, run through the rest of their end-of-season awards picks, and talk about the major questions that will define each playoff series. (00:00) Intro (01:15) Hornets-Heat (14:54) Blazers-Suns (22:25) End-of-season awards (41:03) Knicks-Hawks (47:37) Cavaliers-Raptors (52:59) Spurs-Blazers (58:59) Nuggets-Timberwolves (1:03:42) Lakers-Rockets Hosts: Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SportsRadio 610 presents a collection of the week's biggest debates from Payne & Pendergast, In The Loop, and The Drive. The crew dives into the Astros' five-game skid and whether the pitching rotation has hit "Crisis Mode" after losing Hunter Brown to the IL. Plus, Payne & Pendergast debates if the Texans should break the bank for Dexter Lawrence, and B-Scott joins The Drive to break down how Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson fueled the Rockets' seven-game win streak. That and more this week on the Best Of SportsRadio 610!
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:
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Lakers beating the Magic off a Luke Kenard game winner, Amen Thompson saves Kevin Durant historic night, and the Milwaukee Bucks owner says Giannis will be traded if he doest sign extension and much more! 1:12:55 - Lakers beat Magic 1:29:50 - Amen Thompson saves Kevin Durant’s historic night 1:35:55 - Bucks owner says Giannis will be traded if he doesnt accept extension 1:59:20 - Play or Fade 2:03:00 - Q & Aaayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.