Podcasts about Buss

Bergman gives his main takeaways from the Dodgers' losses this week against the Braves. Tanner Scott has blown back-to-back games ... should we be worried about the bullpen? Jeanie Buss is now suing her siblings after they sold the remaining family stake of the Lakers. Kap gives some tough love advice to Jeanie. Beto Duran joins the guys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beto gives us a preview of today's High School Football Weekly show. Speaking of Friday night football, Kap has a dillemna for his Friday plans ... the guys give him advice on what to do. Arman Cornell joins the show on his birthday, he brings some goodies for the guys. Beto weighs in on the Buss family drama, why did she sell in the first place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with a brief discussion on “Nair” before we get to The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top stories of the day, including one heck of a laugh-attack that happened recently to a meteorologist on the east coast! Then we talk about some Padres news becoming official as Joey and Jesse Buss joining the new Padres ownership team before we wrap up the show by previewing today's series finale as the Padres hope to avoid being swept by Pittsburgh! Listen here!

Tony opens the show by talking about a big night for the Nats, and he also talks about playing golf with two kids, and then with Gary Williams. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the NBA's investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and also about the Buss family feud amidst the sale of the Lakers. Paul Finebaum calls in to talk about players leaving pro teams to go back and play in college, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : New Relics “Dreaming Now” ; “Lonely”

Verno and Jacoby are joined by The Athletic's Dan Woike to help break down the entire Lakers situation. They discuss Mark Walter's shocking decision to sell the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, the not-so-shocking Buss family drama since the Lakers were flipped by Walter, how the new ownership could affect Luka Doncic, and more. They also discuss how the Lakers' offseason acquisitions fit next to Luka, expectations for LeBron James on the Sixers, and Dan's thoughts on the Clippers-Aspiration investigation. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:16) Initial reaction to the Lakers' sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner (10:10) On Mark Walter and the changes he started implementing on the Lakers (17:41) How does new ownership affect Luka Doncic? (21:10) LeBron James leaving the Lakers to sign with the Sixers (28:48) Explaining how a team governor role works (38:17) Pros and cons from the Lakers' offseason (48:34) Clippers-Aspiration investigation Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Guest: Dan Wokie Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the beginning of a new era for the Lakers, both on & off the court! With the Buss family reportedly selling their ownership stake, Allie Clifton, Chris McGee, & Mike Bresnahan discuss their championship legacy. Plus, as Luka Doncic's 2K27 rating is revealed, his teammates join him for a bonding trip in Slovenia. Will his good friend Nikola Jokic be joining Luka on the Lakers in the future?  Catch all the Lakers action on Spectrum SportsNet+ with the NBA app when you add Spectrum Internet and at least one Mobile line. Plus, get a free Xumo Stream Box for 6 months! This offer is a slam dunk (total value of $199.99). Learn more: spectrum.com/getlakers

Midnight Boy and very concerned Lakers fan Jomi Adeniran joins Jason and Tyler to break down an eventful—and suspicious—week in L.A. sports. First, they break down everything surrounding the Lakers sale (including the involvement of the alleged "good" Kushner) and the ongoing Buss family drama. Then, they look at the NBA's investigation into Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer, which is reportedly nearing a conclusion. 02:48: Connecting all the dots on the Lakers Sale16:48: Adam Silver's role in this?29:25: The "good" Kushner31:30: The Buss family drama: Jeanie goes 20-v-142:46: Lakers GM Chris Paul?44:40: The latest on Kawhi57:25: The Pablo Torre of it all01:00:38: The Doomscroll: Bill Gates's daughter and cookie stuffing01:05:50: Evidence in the ice cream box01:09:30: Two origins of life on Earth?01:11:35: The Romans took tax fraud really seriously01:14:55: Military leave for 'GTA VI' Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@waitasecondpodcast Hosts: Jason Concepcion and Tyler ParkerGuest: Jomi AdeniranProducers: T Cruz and Justin SaylesEngineering: Sarah ReddySocial media: Paige Ransbury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL season is almost here, but first we have a major NBA story to discuss. The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly changed ownership again, less than a year after Mark Walter purchased the Buss family's controlling stake. We discuss the reported $12.5 billion valuation, why the change happened so quickly, and what it could mean for the future of one of the NBA's biggest franchises. Then we turn to the NFL and preview the AFC North and NFC North. Who wins each division, and which teams could be headed toward a rebuild? Finally, we continue our annual NFL position rankings by debating the league's best wide receivers and running backs heading into the 2026-27 season. Topics: Lakers ownership change $12.5 billion Lakers valuation Future of the Lakers AFC North predictions NFC North predictions NFL contenders and rebuild candidates Top wide receivers Top running backs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Jeanie Buss building her bunker to keep her share of the Lakers, the NFL planning to put CB Terrion Arnold on the Commissioner's Exempt List, the massive losses for the Enhanced Games, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood's Headlines looks back at a classic Kim Bokamper moment that highlights his infamous lack of a filter, with Joe cracking up while listening to the old clip. Plus, the Buss family's Lakers ownership situation gets even more complicated as the family remains divided over whether to sell the team, and Peacock raises its streaming subscription prices once again.

The guys preview the Dolphins' upcoming joint practice with the Giants, discussing some of New York's more reckless players, the seriousness of concussions in the NFL and the importance of Miami's rookie pass catchers and injury updates. Larry Blustein joins the show to break down the return of Florida high school football, including the thrilling Carol City-West Boca matchup, the biggest storylines around the state, teams that added talent through the transfer portal, why Miami Palmetto shouldn't be overlooked and his top 10 teams. Plus, Hollywood's Headlines looks back at a classic Kim Bokamper moment, the complicated Buss family situation with the Lakers and Peacock's latest price hike.

On Wednesday, Joe Rose and the crew cover the latest Dolphins roster developments, including Miami's potential rookie-heavy lineup, the “Core 21,” the backup QB battle, rookie pass catchers and concerns about roster depth. Larry Blustein joins to preview the return of Florida high school football, while Chris Perkins breaks down Quinn Ewers, Chris Bell, the offensive line and Miami's overall roster outlook. The guys also discuss the Marlins' baserunning struggles against the Phillies, college football's top teams and playoff picture, and the SEC vs. Big Ten debate. Plus, Hollywood's Headlines features a classic Kim Bokamper moment, the Buss family's Lakers drama and another Peacock price hike.

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon introduce you to “when things get heated in a Detroit newsroom.” Jason shared the scariest thing about these Dodgers. Are the Bucs just playing chess with Baker Mayfield? And Round 2 of "Know Your Buss Kids."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon tell you exactly how all the Lakers/Buss family drama ends. Are the Saints winning the NFC South? Are the Cowboys the favorites in the NFC East? Plus, a game that tested our Buss family knowledge!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of Jake & Ben on August 18, 2026 Lakers Reporter Khobi Price talks Mark Walter's Sale of the Lakers & Turmoil of Buss Family Sound from BYU Camp: Hear from Offensive Coordinator Aaron Roderick & Defensive Coordinator Kelly Poppinga A Very Good Batch of Voicemails  

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to all things sports including the Buss family reportedly trying to sell their remaining percentage of the team and the resulting backlash, PCA making a real run for the NL MVP, and everything happening around the various joint practices and training camps tonight in the NFL. They're also joined by a few great guests including ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania to break down everything related to this potential sale of the Lakers and what the fallout will be; 13 year MLB veteran, World Series Champion, 4x All-Star, MLB analyst, Eric Hosmer to chat about the MVP race between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani, and whether he is worried about the Dodgers; lastly, ESPN analyst/host/pundit and host of the Schrager Hour, Peter Schrager to chat all things NFL and college football. Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ (http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow) or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Hour 3 of the show, Brady Quinn & LaVar Arrington chat with Pete Prisco on the latest in NFL and in the aftermath of the 1st week of preseason. Plus, the guys go over the Lakers sale with the Buss family having some conflicting drama going on, we have a dating push edition of ICYMI, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take begins with another UnSportsmanLike takeover! CC and Evan are here to sling takes, give us NCAAF cupcakes, and dive into Lakers snakes. Where did the AP poll get it wrong? Then, Jeanie Buss is on the outs as her family overruled her and sold the Buss stake in the Lakers. Now, as Jeanie contests the sale, we deep dive where it all went wrong in LA. Next, CC picks the Chiefs schedule! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quick hitter on today's news of the Buss family voting to sell their remaining shares to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger and evaluating Jeanie Buss' arguments to block the sale. Plus, an ESPN report indicates the league "has no evidence" of salary cap circumvention, what does Nate make of it? Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.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.

Covino & Rich are in for the great Dan Patrick! They dive into the Buss family drama and wonder if Shams Charania is being used to try and push a narrative that bypassed Jeanie? They bring the laughter with stories about their own family squabbles! Plus, the guys guess Nielsen's top NFL fanbases! #CRShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covino & Rich are in for the great Dan Patrick! They dive into the Buss family drama and wonder if Shams Charania is being used to try and push a narrative that bypassed Jeanie? Frank Caliendo fights through Zoom to bring the laughs! The fellas set him up for several of his best sports & pop culture impersonations. They are joined by Hall of Famer Drew Brees! The guys have some great questions for him! #CRShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Jeanie Buss attempting to block the sale of the Buss family's remaining share of the Lakers, whether or not Jeanie Buss actually has a legal argument, chatter that Tarik Skubal wants a deal done before the offseason, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damon Bruce and Ty Butler react to the first week of the NFL preseason and give their thoughts on the 2026 rookie class, including Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson shining for the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams. Then, Damon and Ty give their honest thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs without Nick around to defend his team, before debating if Von Miller moves the needle for the Dallas Cowboys. Later, Damon and Ty weigh in on the latest updates in the Kawhi Leonard investigation and the Buss family selling their stake in the Los Angeles Lakers. Finally, Damon and Ty answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 8/18/26 The LA Lakers sale has hit a snag because of Jeanie Buss, who reportedly vetoed the family's minority stake being sold earlier this week. Then, Jim takes some calls from the Clones on the drama surrounding the Buss Family. Today's guests include NBC Sports NFL Analyst Jason Garrett and Senior Writer for The Athletic Sam Amick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 8/18/26 Just when it looked like the LA Lakers would be completely sold off by the Buss Family, Jeanie has reportedly blocked the deal. Then, former NFL Head Coach and NBC Sports Analyst Jason Garrett joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Buss family Lakers drama, Mark Walter’s short Lakers era and the NBA’s update on Kawhi and Clippers investigation! 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... 00:00 - Introduction05:00 - Jeanie Buss and the Lakers38:50 - Mark Walter's Short Lakers Era Was Filled With Controversy42:05 - NBA Pushes Back on ESPN's Clippers Investigation Report (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Up resumes with players who must SHOW ME SOMETHING! Let's give Shedeur 200 passing yds and 2 TDs in his week 2 preseason start... is the Browns starting job officially his? Meanwhile - Jeanie, when you laugh, please do it at the same volume as everyone else... Buss family sells Lakers after ousting Jeanie from the circle of trust... Ramona Shelburne with the latest... Then - Dusty and Paul go toe to toe in a battle of Big Ten vs. SEC stans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Schefter, ESPN Sr. NFL Insider joins the show! Adam Schefter Topic Draft. The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Meanwhile, The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap. Which story is more surprising to hear? What are the big takeaways from both stories? PLUS, Two-a-Days: Falcons ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Lo Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Meanwhile, The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap. Which story is more surprising to hear? What are the big takeaways from both stories?  Which team will Kawhi play for this coming season: the Raptors or Clippers? The 2026 CFB Preseason rankings are out! Is it surprising to see Indiana that low (Ranked #6) on the list? When do we stop thinking about Indiana as what it used to be vs what it is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about the ongoing dispute over the Buss family and the Lakers transaction.

In an exclusive, rare interview, CEO and co-founder of Hims & Hers Andrew Dudum sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin. Dudum maps out his vision for an AI-enabled American healthcare system, comments on the FTC's lawsuit, and reflects on his company's impact on GLP1 access and affordability. CNBC's Alex Sherman reports on the Buss family drama playing out on the Lakers, and Meta is once again on trial over social media addiction allegations. AI avatar startup Genies has made an AI version of CNBC's Becky Quick, trained on Becky's mannerisms, history, and perspectives. CEO Akash Nigam discusses the characters he's made for athletes in the NBA and MLB, the models he uses to build these personas, and the value of avatars in entertainment and in business. Plus, Becky Quick discusses her own CNBC history with AI “Becky Quicker.”   Alex Sherman - 5:18 Andrew Dudum - 15:01 Akash Nigam - 32:21   In this episode: Akash Nigam, @akashrnigam Andrew Dudum, @AndrewDudum Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Alex Sherman, @sherman4949 Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthony and Harrison react to the late shitstorm this summer has put all of us through.

Millions of people are waking up to heat advisories across the country, while cleanup from severe flooding in the Midwest is underway. Also, tributes continue to pour in as investigators try to determine how the 36-year-old actress Hayden Panettiere died. Plus, details on the Buss family drama, how Jeanie Buss and her siblings are taking their feud public after debating their ownership of the Lakers. And, how some collectors are turning to new kinds of classic cars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

D-Lo wraps up his conversation with James Ham and then talks Buss Family trying to sell the Lakers.

Adam Schefter, ESPN Sr. NFL Insider joins the show! Adam Schefter Topic Draft. The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Meanwhile, The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap. Which story is more surprising to hear? What are the big takeaways from both stories? PLUS, Two-a-Days: Falcons ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Lo Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Meanwhile, The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap. Which story is more surprising to hear? What are the big takeaways from both stories?  Which team will Kawhi play for this coming season: the Raptors or Clippers? The 2026 CFB Preseason rankings are out! Is it surprising to see Indiana that low (Ranked #6) on the list? When do we stop thinking about Indiana as what it used to be vs what it is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick and JP play Quick Hits and listen to the best sound bites from the sports and entertainment world.

0:00 ... Ross opens the show and introduces the panel .... episode #262 is dedicated to Carmelo Anthony, who set the New York Knicks single game scoring record with 62 points. 0:58 ... Bruce introduces Mike Wise, whose career as an NBA writer has taken him to major outlets like the New York Times, the Washington Post, ESPN, and several other stops along the way.  He was even a rickshaw driver for one of the greatest ballers in the history of basketball. 2:58 ... Mike tells the story of how he befriended Magic Johnson as a high school kid in Hawaii and they played ball with all of his friends. 4:35 ... Mike reflects on the Knicks 2026 championship run and how improbable some of the games were. 7:29 ... Was OG Anunoby's tip in one of the greatest plays in the history of Madison Square Garden? 8:56 ... Mike remembers how Jalen Brunson's dad Rick was a member of the 1999 Knicks team with little Jalen playing around on the court and how that little kid became perhaps the second greatest Knick ever.  Brunson amazes Mike with his skills on the court. 10:56 ... Mike on Knicks fans ... were they as sophisticated as they thought they were? 16:07 .... LeBron goes to Philly and continues his quest to be recognized as the GOAT if he can win 1-2 more championships.  Mike feels LBJ still has a lot to give. 20:18 ... Which opening night matchup is Mike looking forward to the most?  Thunder vs Spurs and Wemby vs Holmgren?  Mike explains. 22:26 ... Ross likes the opener between the Sixers and Knicks as his choice. 23:12 ... What about the Celtics vs Pistons at 2:00pm on a Tuesday as the opener for those two teams? 24:27 ... Has social media made it more difficult for reporters to build relationships with players? 26:38 ... Mike has a great story about Kobe Bryant and how Kobe and he took a car ride where Kobe's musical tastes were on display. 29:05 ... Mike praises two of the best PR guys in the business, Jeff Twiss and Raymond Ridder for their willingness to help reporters gain access to players. 31:10 ... World B asks Mike who his most enjoyable players were to cover ... Bruce Bowen was at the top of his list.  Roger Mason and Garrett Temple were two others.  Temple's dad Collis broke the color barrier at LSU and Garrrett told Mike how his Dad shouted down a future Ku Klux Klan grand wizard on the LSU campus. 34:22 .... Mike has an incredible story about Charles Barkley and how they met in Panama where Mike now lives. 36:00 ... Mike tells a story about Larry Bird and how Barkley showed him a video where Bird did a favor for someone that is mind boggling in its generosity. 38:17 ... Barkley had words of inspiration for Mike's son Oliver during their visit .... and more than a few "F Bombs" were used in the conversation. 38:51 ... Sophie Cunningham has made a lot of enemies due to her opposition to transgender females competing against natural born females.  Mike checks in with his thoughts on the controversy. 41:57 ... Cunningham has publicly stood up for her teammate Caitlin Clark and Bruce was wondering if that may be contributing to some of the animosity towards her from other WNBA players. 44:01 ... Ross asks Mike for his opinion on the Steve Ballmer/Kawhi Leonard/Aspiration investigation. 46:41 ... Bruce is most bothered by the way the investigation has held up the trade involving the Raptors and Clippers and how players like Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick as well as Leonard are collatoral damage and how unfair it is to them. 47:59 ... Mike thinks there's a good story yet to be written about Kawhi's Uncle Dennis, who may be kind of shady. 49:05 ... Bruce asks Mike, who is good friends with Jeanie Buss what he thinks about the news that Jeanie is taking legal action against her family members who are trying to sell the Buss family's remaining ownership stake in the Lakers. 52:12 ... Bruce thanks Mike for joining the show 53:22 ... Mike has one final story about "Earvin" Johnson on his way out the door ... 54:05 ... Ross wraps the show and says goodbye! TRT 54:38           Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The L.A County Development Authority opened its waitlist for public housing today. CalOptima Health’s street medicine program is expanding to four more cities in Orange County. The Buss family has voted to sell its minority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

THE FARR SIDE. D'Marco has a bone to pick with Korean Pop star group BTS. Also why does he dislike Sam Darnold? D'Marco also talks about his trip to Kansas City. What ie next for the Lakers? With Mark Walter selling the team and the possibility of the Buss family selling what is going to happen? Rams 1st round draft pick Ty Simpson had a strong performing in his NFL Debut. Who is going to backup Stafford? TIP OR NO TIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The squad tries to mediate a chaotic Homie Helpline for Nancy, a "baddy" whose aspiring rapper boyfriend "crashes out" over her location sharing and two-year-old Justin Bieber TikToks. Between the relationship drama, the crew breaks down the messy Buss family civil war over the Lakers and the Detroit man who built a 12-foot middle finger statue to haunt his ex-wife.

The fire hose opened at 10:40 AM and never shut off. Grant and John Browner — with Arash Markazi joining — sort through the wildest news day of the year, starting with the story this show has tracked for a year: per a blockbuster ESPN report from Ramona Shelburne, Shams Charania, Baxter Holmes and Don Van Natta Jr., the NBA's Kawhi Leonard investigation found no concrete evidence that Steve Ballmer circumvented the cap. John's reaction is immediate: if he's Ballmer, he's suing for defamation after a year of the league dangling his reputation in public. And the twist nobody can believe — the NBA's response was to accuse its own broadcast partner of "significant inaccuracies," publicly calling ESPN's best reporters wrong on their biggest story. Arash brings the resolution energy: thank God it's over, the Clippers have had the findings since July, expect a hand-slap — picks or a fine — and the trade to Toronto now has a full runway. Then the uncomfortable part: John lays out the blueprint this precedent creates (call a rich friend, wink twice, see you in the Maldives), and Grant pulls the receipts on LeBron, crypto.com and the Sixers' jersey patch — not an accusation, but the exact question a no-punishment ending invites, because as John puts it, "public" has never meant "innocent." Then the story that somehow topped it: the Buss family civil war. A reported 5-1 vote to sell the remaining Lakers stake, Jeanie's attorney calling the report a fabrication, the brothers trying to force her out again, the 15% governor threshold, Mark Walter's $12.5 billion flip fourteen months after buying — and now he's selling his Chelsea stake too. Arash's viral read got a "no notes" from Bill Simmons, and the crew games out arbitration, the billionaire garage sale, and whether the Dodgers are quietly in play for Ballmer, Kroenke or Patrick Soon-Shiong. It ends with actual good news: the Padres are sold, the Seidler saga is over, and Kwanza Jones and José Feliciano make history — with a kicker that ties the whole night together. New episodes drop nightly. 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.

Jake & Ben Full Show from August 17, 2026 Hour 1 The NBA Finds "No Evidence" That Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Funneled Money to Kawhi Leonard via Sponsors Top 3 Stories of the Day: Jeanie Buss Sells Remaining 17% Of Lakers Ownership. What's Going on in LA? Where do BYU & Utah Rank in Presesaon AP Top 25? ESPN Drops Feature Article on Kalani Sitake.   Jayden Daniels Rumors Are Getting out of Control Hour 2 Utah Quarterback Devon Dampier and Head Coach Morgan Scalley Spoke to the Media after Practice today. Hear what they had to say.  Former NBA Ref Joey Crawford Compared Himself to Muhammad Ali in his HOF Speech. Why are Refs Going into the Hall of Fame? Angel Reese Missed a Game-Winning Layup and lost the Game for her Team Hour 3 ESPN's Adam Rittenberg wrote a Feature Story on Kalani Sitake over the weekend, detailing how well-liked the BYU Head Coach is around College Football.  Do We Overvalue Quarterbacks in the NFL? How many Quarterbacks would have Won the Super Bowl in Sam Darnold's Situation last season? Audio Vault: Did Pat McAfee Release the Worst Album of All Time? Hour 4 Live at 5: Jeanie Buss Could Veto Family's Sale of the Lakers More on NBA Finding "No Evidence" that Steve Ballmer Used Sponsors to Pay Kawhi Leonard Not Everybody is a fan of "Like That"

This Weekend Rewind opens with the Lakers' stunning $12.5B sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, then rolls through an NFL training camp injury wave, fresh MLB power rankings, and the NBA's 2026-27 schedule release.ON THIS EPISODE:

Su'a is in for Mason as the Dodgers struggle after dropping three of four to the Brewers. Are they simply running out of gas? Plus, the latest Clippers news, breaking news on the Buss family selling its remaining Lakers stake, and a look at the Rams' preseason opener with JB Long. All that, plus Ice Breakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

dive into Sports Graffiti, the preseason AP Poll and whether the Big Ten is being disrespected. Greg joins for the Boys in Blue Report, then the guys react to a wild poll claiming 38% of adults think they could make the Olympics with enough training. Plus, the Pearce story and whether Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson could face suspensions even without a guilty verdict and continue to react to the Buss family selling their stake in the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 8/17/26 The biggest rivalry in all of New York Sports isn't Jets vs Giants or Mets vs Yankees. QB Jaxson Dart has waged an all out war on the blue medical tent after going back in during the NY Giants preseason debut. Then, the Buss Family have reportedly sold their remaining ownership stake in the LA Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isaac and Suke are in discussing Suke being officially on double secret probation over his driving record. Later, the guys discuss some of the best debuts after Joshua Baez's debut hitting three home runs in his first three career MLB at bats. The guys talk about the final sale of the Lakers and what the Buss family is getting out of it.

The Drive reacted to the news that the Buss family has decided to sell off their remaining share of the Lakers.

Under the Buss siblings, the Lakers obviously weren't optimized, but since Jeanie sold the team, it's been off-court distraction after off-court distraction. Lakers fans have clearly had enough. Also, Anthony pokes and prods Pete about the roster as it's currently built and whether they would've changed anything along the way to avoid needing Jonathan Kuminga the way they do.