Podcast appearances and mentions of baxter holmes

AD has been playing at an "MVP" level already in the Preseason, and Andy Kamenetzky thinks he needs to play like this every night for the Lakers to succeed in the Western Conference. Then, Andy thinks JJ Redick was "playing us" in that he wants the team to take at least 50 3-pointers a game. Plus, ESPN's Baxter Holmes gives us insight on Bronny James and the late, great Jerry West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A-Kam opens up Hour 2 with reaction to ESPN's Baxter Holmes' articles on Bronny James and Jerry West. Then, with the game vs Golden State as a "dress rehearsal," Andy went down the line to each guy expected to make the 9-man rotation. Plus, The Athletic's Sam Amick called in to talk about what he expects from this year's team, Anthony Davis and his order for the Western Conference. Also, "Crunch Time" with a new game called "Worried/Not Worried!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Sunday, Jerry West became the first person inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player and contributor. West, who passed away in June of this year, left behind a legacy as a player, coach, executive, and is known for literally being the logo of the NBA. But he was also known for his obsessive pursuit of greatness, one that often left him incapable of enjoying the fruits of his labor. Today, ESPN senior writer Baxter Holmes details the impact that the feud between West and the Los Angeles Lakers left on the basketball great's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we're talking about the information relased in an article by Senior ESPN Reporter, Baxter Holmes: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41661147/set-failure-lies-ahead-bronny-james-los-angeles-lakers In it, he goes into great detail about why Bronny is where he is and why he isn't NBA-Ready. Super good dude; works hard; good Basketball IQ but simply not talented enough to be on an active NBA Roster ... So why is he? Podcast: 15 Good Minutes on all your favorite podcast platforms. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com

On the deep, deep, deep dive into a subject. On being a small-town Oklahoma kid and making it big. On winning a James Beard Award. On surviving in a strange business.

Basketball has grown into a worldwide sport over the past several decades. Just look at the past six NBA MVPs: Giannis Antetokounmpo from Greece, Nikola Jokic from Serbia, and Joel Embiid from Cameroon.  Waiting in the wings are Slovenia's Luka Doncic and Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. But this worldwide explosion of talent did not happen overnight. Like any other explosion, it starts with a single spark.  In Europe that spark was named Radivoj Korac.  Korac played for the Yugoslavian national basketball team in the 1950's and 60s, and quickly gained acclaim after winning The Best Athlete of Yugoslavia (Zlatna značka), and Yugoslav Sportsman of the Year (Sportske novosti award). He laid the path for future European superstars to follow in the years to come. Sadly, Korac never got to see his true peak or join the NBA after passing away in a tragic car accident at the age of 30.  Today, Baxter Holmes joins the show to tell us the story of the legendary Radivoj Korac, and how his stardom spawned the European dominance we see today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Canzano talks to ESPN senior writer Baxter Holmes about the NBA playoffs, the injury-laden Milwaukee Bucks, the paths of Denver and Boston to meet in the NBA Finals, the state of the Portland Trail Blazers, and LeBron's future with the Lakers. Subscribe for great content.

John Canzano gives his thoughts on the Ducks spring game and local names taken in the NFL Draft, plus conversations with former NFL first-round pick and former Oregon Duck Alex Molden and NBA senior writer for ESPN Baxter Holmes. Subscribe for great content.

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Sarah takes us through the Rush Hour Reboot, and we'r ejoined by Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz and NBA insider Baxter Holmes.

Holmes talks about Suns-Timberwolves and if Phoenix can come back from down 0-2.

Willard and Dibs react to what ESPN's Baxter Holmes told them about Joe Lacob and the Warriors and discuss what the rest of the regular season could have in store for the Warriors.

In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to what ESPN's Baxter Holmes wrote about Joe Lacob and the Warriors, discuss the future of the Warriors, Joe Lacob's confidence, and more.

In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs discuss the Warriors' two-timeline approach, chat with Baxter Holmes of ESPN, who wrote the piece about Joe Lacob and the Warriors, and more.

Willard and Dibs discuss what Warriors owner Joe Lacob said to ESPN's Baxter Holmes about his 'ace in the hole:' being a free agent destination.

In Part II of The Crossover, Willard and Dibs join Guru and react to what ESPN's Baxter Holmes wrote about Joe Lacob and the Warriors' future.

Baxter Holmes of ESPN, who authored a long piece about Joe Lacob and the Golden State Warriors, joins Willard and Dibs to discuss Lacob's confidence, the Warriors' future, their past transgressions, and more.

Willard and Dibs continue to react to what ESPN's Baxter Holmes wrote about Joe Lacob and the Warriors. Did the Warriors' insistence to bridge the gap from their veteran core to a future core (AKA, the two-timeline approach) doom the franchise's present?

Willard and Dibs open the show by reacting to what ESPN's Baxter Holmes wrote about Joe Lacob and the future of the Warriors. We start to get the answer to those questions tonight as the second half starts tonight inside of Chase Center.

00:00 Baxter Holmes, Senior NBA Writer for ESPN, joins the show to talk about his piece that dropped today on Nikola Jokic.24:28 Nuggets new city-edition jerseys are out ahead of tomorrow's first NBA Cup game, and the Texas Rangers win the World Series.38:29 Shedeur Sanders is one of the top prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft, but will he declare?

To prepare for the season, Owen asks Fong some questions about the Kings this upcoming season as well as make some predictions. They then move on to some extension that were signed today and then end by discussing Baxter Holmes article on basically the rise and fall of Ja Morant. Intro Music by Blue Dot Sessions. https://www.sessions.blue If you want to email us: kingtherapypod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sackingtherapy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sackingtherapy/support

On today's show, the guys talk about the ESPN story today that dropped from Baxter Holmes and Tim MacMahon about Grizzlies PG Ja Morant. Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give her thoughts on the story and then give us 5 College Football games to watch this weekend...(3:00)--Latest ESPN story from Baxter Holmes and Tim MacMahon on Grizzlies PG Ja Morant. If there's anything new we learned from it, what we didn't like about it, if anything concerns us about it, and the response from fans about the story.(1:02:19)---Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio as our College Football Connoisseur and gives us 5 games we should watch this weekend and why...Penn State at Ohio State (1:10:20)Tennessee at Alabama (1:17:14)Duke at Florida State (1:28:18)Air Force at Navy (1:27:40)South Carolina at Missouri (1:32:29)

This college football stretch run could be bananas. Joel Embiid & Skechers? Baxter Holmes' deep dive into the months that led up to his suspension. Phillies are destroying playoff opponents.

Brian Windhorst is joined by our ESPN NBA Reporters at a variety of locations from Media Day's across the league to break down ALL of the biggest storylines around the league. (0:00) ESPN's Tim Bontemps talks 76ers & Celtics (35:10) ESPN's Andrew Lopez from San Antonio (49:55) ESPN's Jamal Collier on the Bucks (1:03:55) ESPN's Baxter Holmes inaugural Hoop Collective appearance from Clippers' Media Day (1:17:00) ESPN's Tim MacMahon from Memphis (1:28:45) ESPN's Malika Andrews updates on Suns' Media Day (1:47:12) ESPN's Dave McMenamin updates on the Lakers including a sit down with LeBron (2:05:07) ESPN's Kendra Andrews talks Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by our ESPN NBA Reporters at a variety of locations from Media Day's across the league to break down ALL of the biggest storylines of the day. (0:00) ESPN's Tim Bontemps talks 76ers & Celtics (35:10) ESPN's Andrew Lopez from San Antonio (49:55) ESPN's Jamal Collier on the Bucks (1:03:55) ESPN's Baxter Holmes inaugural Hoop Collective appearance from Clippers' Media Day (1:17:00) ESPN's Tim MacMahon from Memphis (1:28:45) ESPN's Malika Andrews updates on Suns' Media Day (1:47:12) ESPN's Dave McMenamin updates on the Lakers including a sit down with LeBron (2:05:07) ESPN's Kendra Andrews talks Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has an unparalleled resume: head coach and GM of the Spurs for over 25 years, the all-time winningest coach in NBA history, and five championship rings to show for it. And after this weekend, Pop will finally be able to add “Hall of Famer” to that list of accomplishments. What will he do after his induction ceremony? Probably celebrate with his favorite wine: Château d'Yquem, which has its own extensive and sustained history of excellence. So today, ESPN's Baxter Holmes tells you about the symbiotic relationship between one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time, and the drink that can possibly be his equal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not exactly a hot take to say Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are the greatest shooting backcourt in NBA history. And today, their shot-making ability of a different kind will be on display, as they go head-to-head against Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in The Match, a nationally televised charity golf event. But when it comes to sharpshooters hitting the links, the Splash Brothers are just the tip of the iceberg. Baxter Holmes spent months speaking to some of the best three-point shooters in NBA history…and now, he's here to tell us why so many can't quit that little white ball, why they're so well-suited to the sport…and whether any might launch a new career on the course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Baxter Holmes was always told: If it weren't for his family's apple pie, he wouldn't be here. The adage takes on a whole new meaning in this heartfelt episode about origins, love, and loss. (This episode is an adaptation of a story reported originally at Esquire.com. You can also read Baxter's James Beard Award-winning piece about the NBA's obsession with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at ESPN.com.)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As exciting as this NBA season has been…there is still a two word euphemism that the league just can't seem to shake off: load management. In a league where fans buy tickets or tune-in specifically to see a handful of superstars, no one is happy when they spend the game on the bench. So today, Baxter Holmes tells us what he found out while researching the NBA's biggest problem…and whether anyone has a decent solution for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Hour 3, Ray Ratto and Allen Stiles chat with ESPN's Baxter Holmes about his recent piece on Damian Lillard ahead of tonight's Warriors-Blazers game, discuss the effect of 'ring culture' on today's NBA, and more.

Baxter Holmes, Senior NBA Writer for ESPN, joins Ray and Allen to discuss his recent piece of Damian Lillard's career ahead of tonight's game between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers.

Zach takes stock of the Western Conference after a wild weekend: ESPN's Dave McMenamin on the new-look Lakers, ESPN's Baxter Holmes on Damian Lillard's 71-point outburst, and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic on the reeling and confusing Timberwolves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA is a study in chain reactions — many of which have been chronicled on this podcast. Like the fact that in November of 2021, our colleague Baxter Holmes published a bombshell investigation into the broken workplace culture of Robert Sarver's Phoenix Suns. And now, 15 months later, those Suns have a new billionaire owner, Mat Ishbia…who promptly went out and apparently gave the Brooklyn Nets whatever they wanted for Kevin Durant. So we asked Brian Windhorst to take us behind the scenes, in Brooklyn and Phoenix, as the dominos very quickly started falling… And how that power dynamic also helps explain why Russell Westbrook is staying in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Phoenix Suns going to make a move before the NBA Trade Deadline? Well according to reports from Adrian Wojnarowski and Baxter Holmes it looks like the Suns new owner Mat Ishbia should assume control ahead of the deadline on February 9th. Could Ishbia be bringing a new GM with him? According to Bleacher Report people around the Warriors GM, Bob Myers, believe he could become a free agent this summer. PLUS! Chris Paul vs. Steve Nash. A debate! Join the PHNX Suns Podcast crew for all the latest Suns talk. BUY SUNS TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941... SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports DraftKings: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now (https://bit.ly/3Jl1dMX), use promo code PHNX and make your first deposit of FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in FREE BETS INSTANTLY! Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888- 532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Free bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 offer per customer per day of NFL 2023 Wild Card Round. Opt in req each day. First bet must lose after opting in. NFL bets only. Paid as one (1) free bet based on amount of initial losing bet. Max $10 free bet awarded. Free bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms. OGeez!: Enter the “Flavoring Life” sweepstakes. One winner will receive 3 bags of OGeez, an OGeez! Hat, a PHNX shirt of your choice, and a PHNX annual membership. Sign up at gophnx.com or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA.... Must be 21 years or older to purchase. Underdog Fantasy: Sign up for Underdog Fantasy today! Go to the link https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-phnx and use promo code “PHNX” to receive a deposit match up to $100 Four Peaks: Last Wednesday's are back! Join our PHNX crew at the 8th Street Pub on January 25th as all of our shows are live and in-person throughout the day. Enjoy $3 beer specials and come say hi to us. Must be 21 or older. Enjoy responsibly. Bad Birdie: Use code “PHNX_SPORTS15” for 15% off your next order https://glnk.io/7qnq/phnx-sports Mor Furniture: Save up to 50% all through the holidays! Check out https://morfurniture.com Liquid Death: Get free shipping on all water and merch at https://LiquidDeath.com/PHNX When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Baxter Holmes joins The Woj Pod to discuss the end of the Robert Sarver era with the pending sale of the Suns to billionaire Mat Ishbia, how Ishbia's arrival could transform the franchise into a destination for stars, what the record sale of $4 billion means for the future of the NBA, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Mat Ishbia is finalizing a deal to purchase the Suns and the Mercury. Woj and Baxter Holmes join to break that down... Plus, CP3 showed out for the Suns last night, but what he did this past weekend was even more impressive... And we "Elf" or "Shelf" some of the biggest stories from this weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead on NBA Today: Mat Ishbia is finalizing a deal to purchase the Suns and the Mercury. Woj and Baxter Holmes join to break that down... Plus, CP3 showed out for the Suns last night, but what he did this past weekend was even more impressive... And we "Elf" or "Shelf" some of the biggest stories from this weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The aftermath of the Robert Sarver investigation has been anything but what the NBA had hoped. Sarver, the subject of a massive investigation by ESPN and later the NBA, was suspended one year for racist and misogynistic behavior. Fans and players felt it wasn't enough, and had been calling for the Phoenix Suns' owner's banishment from the league. The WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, who Sarver also owns, came forward and said they were excluded from the investigation altogether. One week later, Sarver has put both teams up for sale. Baxter Holmes, the ESPN reporter who kicked off this entire saga, explains why Sarver suddenly changed his mind about selling, what this means for the NBA…and how this story is far from over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Baxter Holmes dissect the Robert Sarver situation in Phoenix and Adam Silver's press conference about it, then Chris Vernon of The Ringer talks all things Grizz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not been a good week for the NBA. While we inch closer to training camps and the start of all the fun stuff, the league announced it would be suspending Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for a year and fining him $10 million for ... well, a tremendous amount of racism and misogyny that permeated the organization for years. An independent review confirmed the core of what ESPN's Baxter Holmes revealed in a report last year, and put the league in a postion where it had to act.Still, the consensus is that Sarver got off easy, and when Silver spoke to the media about it Wednesday, he seemed to confirm that different rules exist for owners vs. players, when it comes to conduct. Certainly Lakers star LeBron James seemed ticked, Tweeting his disapproval. As did Chris Paul. Others will surely follow. But Silver inelegantly noted the League's hands are tied, insofar as it comes to removing Sarver from his team. They can suspend him, and could have suspended him longer. But removing him as owner?That's a taller order, full of courtrooms and legal jousting.So is this a situation more like the Clippers, when Donald Sterling was suspended for life, and eventually squeezed to sell the team? Is it more like the investigation that revealed deep problems in the culture of the Dallas Mavericks? Something in between? What does the league think is going to happen next?And finally, how do fans react when ownership does things they're ashamed of (or should be), while the team is quite good? For a long time, the Suns under Sarver were seen as bad not just because Sarver's personality has always been suspect, but because he was seen as cheap. Even when Phoenix was winning, Sarver wouldn't spend to sustain it. How much honor would fans trade for a shot at winning? What are they willing to overlook?Why, for all of their problems, does this sort of thing (thankfully) not seem to have happened in El Segundo, even while other issues persist?HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: The NBA punishes Robert Sarver. LeBron James responds.SEGMENT 2: Did the NBA let Sarver off easy? If so, why?SEGMENT 3: How much are fans willing to compartmentalize if it means a winning team? Why doesn't this sort of thing happen with the Lakers?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's not been a good week for the NBA. While we inch closer to training camps and the start of all the fun stuff, the league announced it would be suspending Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for a year and fining him $10 million for ... well, a tremendous amount of racism and misogyny that permeated the organization for years. An independent review confirmed the core of what ESPN's Baxter Holmes revealed in a report last year, and put the league in a postion where it had to act. Still, the consensus is that Sarver got off easy, and when Silver spoke to the media about it Wednesday, he seemed to confirm that different rules exist for owners vs. players, when it comes to conduct. Certainly Lakers star LeBron James seemed ticked, Tweeting his disapproval. As did Chris Paul. Others will surely follow. But Silver inelegantly noted the League's hands are tied, insofar as it comes to removing Sarver from his team. They can suspend him, and could have suspended him longer. But removing him as owner? That's a taller order, full of courtrooms and legal jousting. So is this a situation more like the Clippers, when Donald Sterling was suspended for life, and eventually squeezed to sell the team? Is it more like the investigation that revealed deep problems in the culture of the Dallas Mavericks? Something in between? What does the league think is going to happen next? And finally, how do fans react when ownership does things they're ashamed of (or should be), while the team is quite good? For a long time, the Suns under Sarver were seen as bad not just because Sarver's personality has always been suspect, but because he was seen as cheap. Even when Phoenix was winning, Sarver wouldn't spend to sustain it. How much honor would fans trade for a shot at winning? What are they willing to overlook? Why, for all of their problems, does this sort of thing (thankfully) not seem to have happened in El Segundo, even while other issues persist? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The NBA punishes Robert Sarver. LeBron James responds. SEGMENT 2: Did the NBA let Sarver off easy? If so, why? SEGMENT 3: How much are fans willing to compartmentalize if it means a winning team? Why doesn't this sort of thing happen with the Lakers? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, the NBA Investigation was made public about the Phoenix Suns toxic workplace and Allegations of racism and misogyny within the Phoenix Suns under Robert Sarver's 17-year tenure as owner. We discuss the major findings, the accountability measures within professional sports, and explain why Mark Cuban showed us what every professional sports owner is contemplating when it comes to accountability for toxic workplaces and removing owners Reporting for this story is courtesy of Baxter Holmes of ESPN Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver suspended, fined $10 million after investigation finds conduct 'clearly violated' workplace standards Phoenix Suns Report - WLRK               Ashley ✨ she/her/hers on Twitter Mark Cuban of Dallas Mavericks rails against Donald Sterling, but not in favor of kicking out owner  Dallas Mavericks: Inside the Corrosive Workplace Culture - Sports Illustrated CKSAML Productions Subscribe to our new Podcast series. The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty on Apple Podcasts Part 1: The Greatest Dynasty in North American Pro Sports – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 2: Gregg Popovich – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 3: Kawhi Leonard – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 4: What Happened in 2018?? – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify Part 5: The Fall – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify This show is presented by BetOnline Sportsbook. Use Code “BLEAV50” for a 50% bonus on your initial deposit This show is presented by ButcherBox Meat Delivery Subscription. Use our Code “BLEAV” at Checkout

The guys react to the actual article written by Baxter Holmes, alleging Robert Sarver of misogyny, sexual harassment, and racism. The allegations in the article are alarming. Discussion about LeBron James and Nike's collaboration with Florida A+M University. HBCUs are being treated like the Power 5 conferences with deals like this.Dr. Kim Johnson, MD - Sr. Director of The African American Health Equity @ Susan G. Komen Oversees The Stand For H.E.R. Initiative Dr. Johnson explains what the initiative is and what led Susan G. Komen to launch it. Stand for H.E.R. is a health equity revolution to improve breast cancer outcomes in the Black community. She talks about the accomplishments of the initiative thus far. The initiative came about by a report that details systematic racism and barriers to care in the 10 metro areas in the United States. Black women feel ignored or met with disapproval by health care providers and others in the health care system. Stand for H.E.R (Health Equity Revolution) is made possible thanks to the funding of Robert Smith and the Fund II Foundation. The partnerships with MLB, NFL, NBA, and WNBA among others are absolutely essential. Their resources and influence are vital.

Brendon Kleen responds to devastating allegations toward Robert Sarver and the Phoenix Suns workplace in a long-awaited report from Baxter Holmes at ESPN, including the narrative around this story is exactly the point, how Suns minority owners responded to the news of an NBA investigation, and what comes next for Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Monty Williams and the rest of the leaders of this team.Listen to Locked On Suns: http://linktr.ee/lockedonphxsunsLocked On Suns listener survey: https://forms.gle/ooqUXLJbf1i5ZHxK6Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a developing story as we start NBA Today...Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is accused of overseeing an organization that many employees have described as toxic and sometimes hostile, reporting from ESPN's Baxter Holmes reveals. Stay locked on NBA Today for the full story!

ESPN Senior Writer Baxter Holmes joins The Woj Pod to discuss the reporting in his blockbuster story centered on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver's behavior and the organization's culture throughout his 17 years of leadership. 

The Sports OrthoPods return to discuss the disturbing injury trend during the NBA playoffs. As the injuries, particularly to star players, continue to mount, controversy exists regarding whether the lack of standard rest due to the shortened off-season plays a role or not. Lebron James is of the opinion that the lack of rest is to blame, and while a recent Baxter Holmes article cites data of an increased injury rate this season, the NBA argues the opposite - that the injury rate this year is similar to that of years past. We also talk Kawhi Leonard's mysterious knee injury and surgeries for Pascal Siakam and Serge Ibaka.

No Laker this season was more polarizing than Andre Drummond, which is saying something because there were other candidates to choose from. And as Marc Stein of the NY Times reports, Drummond was indeed made a promise that he'd start were he to sign with the Lakers on the buyout market. It didn't work out as planned, but did the Lakers really lose out by making that commitment? What does it say about the front office? Did they really hamstring themselves as the playoffs started? Plus...ESPN's Baxter Holmes wrote a story with some data on injuries for this season. Obviously Lakers fans know they were a problem, but what did it look like leaguewide? And more importantly, what might it mean for next season? And finally, LeBron is going back to #6, the digit he wore in Miami. That begs the question, should LBJ eventually get his number retired, does he get both numbers? Just one? And if it's not 23, does that open the door to Von Wafer? HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: Promises, promises... SEGMENT 2: How did the compressed schedule impact player health this season, and how much could next year be affected, too? SEGMENT 3: 23 becomes 6... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.IndeedGet started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/lockedLucy.coGo to Lucy.co and use Promo Code LOCKEDONNBA to get 20% off all products on your first order, including gum or lozenges!StatHeroStatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Great conversation discussing sports and wine with Baxter Holmes, senior NBA writer from ESPN & Matthew Kaner, wine operator and owner of Covell in Los Angeles.

On Session 3, Skin Wade is joined by ESPN/Esquire writer Baxter Holmes and they go in-depth on how Baxter conceives and executes what Skin considers to be the best long-form sports writing anywhere. They discuss the difficulties with writing pieces that sometimes take years to complete. Baxter also details how he pulls readers in and maintains their focus despite the constant distractions and consumer's ever-decreasing attention spans.

(00:00-09:33): A sorority donates 17,000 pounds of food for Hurricane Barry victims in Louisiana. Brian and Ian love a good, simple story about people giving and selflessly helping others; and you will too! (09:33-19:06): Missio Alliance writes, “Have We Made Bible Study Too Simple?” Brian and Ian discuss the potential complacency of diving into the word. It takes work and intentional study to understand what the Bible is saying, and who it is written for. (19:06-28:42): Former MLB pitcher Dwight Gooden was arrested for cocaine possession. Brian reflects on Gooden as one of his childhood heroes, and how this story makes him feel. Why do we associate athletes as our heroes. (28:42-37:43): Pete Enns writies “Absolutely the Most Important Chapter in the Entire Bible.” He believes this chapter is the turning point and marker in the Bible that indicates Christ is for both Jews and Gentiles. (37:43-48:26): Village Church staffer axed from graphics design conference after protestors oppose his religious views. Brian and Ian discuss this and how religious freedoms are being hit more and more in today’s society. (48:26-58:00): Christianity Today Editor and Reporter Kate Shellnutt joins the show to provide an update on the Amazon counterfeit scandal. Fake copies of Tish Harrison Warren’s book “Liturgy of the Ordinary” were sold directly by Amazon, not through a third party. (58:00-1:08:40): Is youth basketball ruining kids? Baxter Holmes writes “'These kids are ticking time bombs': The threat of youth basketball” in ESPN. Brian and Ian discuss the youth sports industry and how parents are spending way too much money on sports for their kids. (1:08:40-1:15:28): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Did you know that llamas have a good sense of direction? Also, if you don’t want to get caught for a crime, don’t wear and name tag. The luckiest baby in the world was born in Missouri, and DoorDash now offering their half(eaten) off deal. Meanwhile, Australian kids are way cooler than most kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.