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Sixers Adam fills in for Mike as we dig in on what makes Mike Gansey a good or bad hire. Then we talk about the Knicks potentially winning the NBA title, revisit Spike's contrarian view on Wemby, if Chet had a worse meltdown than Ben Simmons, and a listener question about Joel Embiid as a sixth man.The Rights To RIcky Sanchez is presented by Draft KingsAdam Ksebe is the official realtor of The Ricky at 302-864-8643 or https://www.buyindelaware.com/LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged.Surfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The RickyBet with DK Sportsbook: Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY, text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Ontario. Event contract trading with DraftKings Predictions involves risk of loss. Sportsbook Bonus bets expire in seven days. $50 in Predictions Dollars issued weekly for three weeks, expire in one year. Redeem one non-withdrawable reward. Availability varies. Predictions offer void in New York. Ends June 28th. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash audio.

The NBA Finals are starting, we talk about the Spurs vs the Knicks, and Chet Holmgren's Ben Simmons-like breakdown. Then we talk about three players the Sixers could take at #22 in the NBA Draft.The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft KingsBecome a MortgageCS Ricky VIP at mortgagecs.com/rickyAnthony Degli Obizzi is the official Financial Planner of The Ricky, text RICKY to 484-471-4873 to set up a conversationGet 20% off any Body Bio order with the code in the podcast.Surfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky

-Growing up in the hood without a father -Aaron Rodger's to the Giants? Does this mean that the Giants will Pass on Sanders or Ward in this years draft? Are the old rumors true about race and black QB's in NY? -Tank Davis vs Lamont Roach (predictions) Is this truly Tanks last fight? -Joel Embiid is out for the season‼️ Is the process flawed in Philly? Is Embiid the problem? List of teammates include (Ben Simmons, Jimmy Butler & Paul George) THE RAP REPORT -Jim Jones new release “At the church steps” (Thoughts) -Jim Jones calls Camron out to a boxing match for $10 Million -Jim Jones vs 50 Cent in a versus?? Thoughts on what happened to the set. -Camron vs Chad Ocho Cinco With the recent success of these platforms, does it pay for either of them to beef with each other?? THE CHOPPING BLOCK

Ben Maller talks about Jason Kidd getting fired from the Mavericks and if it was actually a "mutual decision", former NBA top pick Ben Simmons getting a fishing title, if this MLB 'Shirts Off' thing is a fad or a trend, Maller to the Third Degree, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another edition of “Hollywood's Headlines” as the guys bounce around some of the wildest stories in sports and entertainment. Charles Barkley sounds off on the Cleveland Cavaliers after calling their collapse against the New York Knicks a complete “choke job,” while the crew reacts to reports that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are working on a prenup before marriage. The guys also discuss Rashee Rice being charged with marijuana possession while on probation and the possibility of jail time, plus former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons winning a fishing championship. Things then get heated as Joe Rose reacts to comments made earlier in the show by Omar Kelly.

Hour 3 features another edition of “Hollywood's Headlines” as the guys react to Charles Barkley calling the Cleveland Cavaliers' collapse against the New York Knicks a full-blown “choke job,” the massive viewership numbers for a recent Ronda Rousey fight, and reports that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are working on a prenup ahead of marriage. The crew also breaks down Rashee Rice facing legal trouble while on probation and former No. 1 pick Ben Simmons winning a fishing championship, before things get heated as Joe Rose reacts to comments from Omar Kelly earlier in the show. The conversation then shifts back to the ongoing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami controversy, with the guys arguing it's a bad look that Messi and other stars rarely speak to the media, especially compared to other South Florida champions like the Florida Panthers who fully embraced their fanbase. The hour wraps with NBA Playoffs talk, including criticism of James Harden amid the Cavaliers' Game 1 collapse and questions about how the Oklahoma City Thunder can slow down Victor Wembanyama moving forward.

In hour 1 of the show: - Marlins lose to Braves 7-4 - Knicks comeback from a 22 point deficit in 4th quarter to beat the Cavaliers 115-104 to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals - Dolphins OTA continues - Ben Simmons wins a title

The WIP Afternoon Show break down the top moments in local sports, highlighted by Ben Simmons winning a professional fishing competition. They revisit Eliot Shorr-Parks' polygraph test regarding Jalen Hurts and laugh at Jody McDonald's latest on-air mishaps. The conversation also covers Ben Simmons' shooting mechanics.

Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz break down Elliot Shorr-Parks' failed polygraph test concerning his ranking of Jalen Hurts. They analyze Ben Simmons' fishing championship win, debate whether Wilt Chamberlain or Michael Jordan is the basketball GOAT with callers, and receive a health update on Kyle Schwarber from Dave Uram.

Big Mac is flying solo and discusses the potential return of Yankees ace Gerrit Cole and NBA player Ben Simmons' victory in a professional saltwater fishing league. The segment also covers the Mets' roster adjustments following key injuries and includes listener calls regarding recent performances from both New York teams. 01:00 - Gerrit Cole's Potential Return 05:01 - Mets Roster Moves 12:01 - Bullpen Strategy and Calls

While Craig is away Chris & the Crew explore Ben Simmons' transition into professional competitive fishing and his ownership in the South Florida Sails. A caller recounts a chance dinner meeting with Paul McCartney, describing the rock legend's surprising humility and kindness. The discussion also highlights the high-stakes world of elite sport fishing, including Michael Jordan's involvement. 01:00 - Knicks Banners and Fishing 05:51 - Ben Simmons Pro Fishing 10:40 - Meeting Paul McCartney 13:16 - Pro Fishing Tournament Scene

Chris McMonigle discusses the news of Aaron Rodgers returning for another season and expresses envy toward Howie Rose for getting to meet Paul McCartney after a Mets game. They also dive into the Knicks' playoff path and the bizarre career pivot of Ben Simmons into professional saltwater fishing. 01:20 - Aaron Rodgers Return 04:34 - Howie Rose Meets McCartney 10:23 - Career Dreams Discussion 15:10 - Knicks Playoff Path 23:03 - Gerrit Cole Update 26:23 - Ben Simmons Fishing 32:23 - Marcus Semien Analysis 37:12 - Yankees Bullpen Worries

We explore how mobile technology is evolving in real-world business environments, with a focus on what's practical, secure, and scalable today. In this episode, host Alex Kalish sits down with Samsung's Ben Simmons to demystify AI at the edge, breaking down how intelligence is moving onto mobile devices and what that means for frontline workers, IT teams, and enterprise leaders. The conversation covers real on-device AI use cases, hardware and chipset considerations, governance and security with Samsung Knox, and how AI is impacting device lifecycles and total cost of ownership—cutting through hype to focus on outcomes enterprises can actually deliver now.

Ike, Spike, and Alex rank the most polarizing figures from the Joel Embiid era, delivering harsh critiques of J.J. Redick, Doc Rivers, and Ben Simmons.

Ike and Spike count down the top five most polarizing teammates of the Joel Embiid era, including Robert Covington, Jimmy Butler, and Ben Simmons. They criticize Jaylen Brown for complaining about officiating and flopping after the Celtics' playoff loss. Additionally, they preview Aaron Nola's next start for the Phillies and react to rumors about Alex Cora managing in Philadelphia by 2027.

While it would've been nice to sweep a team from Houston, it just wasn't in the cards. Anthony and Raj recap the loss, look ahead to game five and make fun of Ben Simmons for some reason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Devin went to Outback last night, tells us about his order and now Chris is questioning his credibility (3:00). Sixers beat the Magic. Is Tyrese Maxey universally liked by all NBA fans??? What happened to Paolo? Chris compares him standing in the corner to Ben Simmons and then says they should've fired their coach 2 months ago and it could've saved their season (12:17). Steph Curry did Curry things last night against the Clippers, Al Horford turned back the clock and Draymond Green locked up Kawhi (22:41). Jared Weiss covers the San Antonio Spurs for The Athletic. He joins the show live on Zoom to talk about the differences in covering the Spurs vs the Celtics, access to Wemby, what he's like, how he carries himself off the court, his focus, visiting Keldon Johnson's ranch, living in San Antonio and more (31:09). Tim McMahon wrote a Ja story today. We'll go through a little bit of it (1:18:52). NFL Draft is next week, NBA caved on the 65 game rule and Azzi Fudd got asked about her relationship with Paige Bueckers at her press conference (1:26:22).Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: The Athletic's Jared WeissTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

Radio host Mike Gill joins Birds 365 and drops a Ben Simmons comparison on Jalen Hurts after ESPN's explosive report on the Eagles' offensive dysfunction. Is Hurts unwilling to evolve? Can he coexist with AJ Brown? And what does Sean Mannion's McVay-Shanahan system mean for a QB who won't turn his back to the defense?Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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With six NBA games today, NBA Straya digs into ALL of them… but also looks at how DUMB the arguments about Bam Adebayo's 83 point explosion are! So we talk that out and cover ALL the games in NBA Straya's BEST & WORST NBA STUFF OF THE DAY! So! Who was good? Who was a spud!? It's today's NBA Straya Awards for BEST NBA HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY! Along with a recap of ALL OF TODAY'S NBA GAMES!We've got That's Not A Knife for the NBA Straya Approved Performance of the DaySpud of the Night Old Mate No MatesPantsings of the NightBetter Than Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons & Bronny James Anyway. It's all there in NBA Straya's DAILY NBA AWARDS SHOW!  PLUS the Aussie Player Watch! What did ALL the NBA Aussies get up to today? We also pick and preview ALL the NBA games for tomorrow Friday March 13!PHILLY @ DETROIT PHOENIX  @ INDY WASHINGTON @ ORLANDO  BROOKLYN  @ ATLANTA MILWAUKEE @ MIAMI DALLAS @ MEMPHISDENVER @ SAN ANTONIO BOSTON @ OKC CHICAGO @ LA LAKERSPlenty to cover & talk about, strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe! Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!!Onyas...  Love ya guts ledges!!

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With six NBA games today, NBA Straya looks at JUST HOW MUCH OF A PROBLEM the Charlotte Hornets are! 16-4 in their last 20 games! 6 straight wins of 15+ points! IT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING!  So we talk that out and cover ALL the games in NBA Straya's BEST & WORST NBA STUFF OF THE DAY! So! Who was good? Who was a spud!? It's today's NBA Straya Awards for BEST NBA HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY! Along with a recap of ALL OF TODAY'S NBA GAMES!OKC @ NY Knicks Charlotte @ Boston Utah @ Philly Portland @ Memphis Atlanta @ Milwaukee Indy @ LA Clippers We've got That's Not A Knife for the NBA Straya Approved Performance of the DaySpud of the Night Old Mate No MatesPantsings of the NightBetter Than Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons & Bronny James Anyway. It's all there in NBA Straya's DAILY NBA AWARDS SHOW!  PLUS the Aussie Player Watch! What did ALL the NBA Aussies get up to today? We also pick and preview ALL the NBA games for tomorrow Wednesday Mar 4!DALLAS @ ORLANDO Utah @ WashingtonBrooklyn @ Miami Golden State @ HoustonToronto @ Minnesota Detroit @ San Antonio Chicago @ phoenix LA Lakers @ Denver New Orleans @ Sacramento Plenty to cover & talk about, strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe! Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!!Onyas...  Love ya guts ledges!!

Only four NBA games today, but GIANNIS ANTEOKOUNMPO RETURNED! That was nice! Plus… more Jokic being WEIRD and we got an AWESOME clash between Jamal Murray and Keyonte George. That rocked. So we talk that out and cover ALL the games in NBA Straya's BEST & WORST NBA STUFF OF THE DAY! So! Who was good? Who was a spud!? It's today's NBA Straya Awards for BEST NBA HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY! FOR ALL OF TODAY'S NBA GAMES!Houston @ Washington Boston @ MilwaukeeDenver @ utah LA Clippers @ Golden State We've got That's Not A Knife for the NBA Straya Approved Performance of the DaySpud of the Night Old Mate No MatesPantsings of the NightBetter Than Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons & Bronny James Anyway. It's all there in NBA Straya's DAILY NBA AWARDS SHOW!  We also pick and preview ALL the NBA games for tomorrow Wednesday Mar 4!DALLAS @ CHARLOTTEDETROIT @ CLEVELANDWASHINGTON @ ORLANDOBROOKLYN @ MIAMINY KNICKS @ TORONTO SAN ANTONIO @ PHILLYOKC @ CHICAGO MEMPHIS @ MINNYNEW ORLEANS@ LA LAKERSPHOENIX @ SACRAMENTOPlenty to cover & talk about, strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe! Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!!Onyas...  Love ya guts ledges!!

It starts with the Mets, and Ron Darling absolutely bringing the hammer down on how the rotation should be handled. With six healthy starters, Evan and Tiki debate the five-man vs six-man dilemma, whether the Mets should stop “building around” Cody Singer, and how Mendoza can keep everyone on schedule without costing Nolan McClain or Freddy Peralta starts. Plus, Evan pitches his favorite spring solution: the “tag team/piggyback” approach to steal innings, protect arms, and keep the season plan flexible. Clay Holmes, new pitches, and spring training experimentation all get the microscope. Then it turns into a spring training etiquette war after Cardinals radio broadcasters go at Juan Soto for not running out a pop-up. Is it lazy, smart, or completely meaningless in March? Evan and Tiki argue the hypocrisy, the injury risk, and whether this stuff ever matters when the games count. Next, Chris Carino drops a take so wild it derails the segment: Devin Williams gives up a homer on his first pitch as a Met and suddenly gets hit with a “Ben Simmons” comparison. Evan recoils, Tiki debates it, and the conversation turns into a mix of Mets panic, Yankees baggage, and the reality of relievers trying new stuff in spring training.

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The Celtics set records with their efficiency as they smoked the Nets, 148-111, in their return to TD Garden. It was good to be back home after the long road trip and All-Star break, and Brooklyn's defense was the perfect recipe for getting the offense back on track. Chud and Doug break it all down, talk about the Lakers' DeAndre Ayton mess, the ongoing mysterious case of Kristaps Porzingis, Dejounte Murray's return from Achilles surgery, a hilarious Ben Simmons rumor, and much more!Follow the show on Twitter/X:@ChuddysCorner@KingChuddy@Doug_Outs@_nickpirainoSHOP OUR STORE at ChuddysCorner.com/storeLeave us a voicemail at ChuddysCorner.comLike, subscribe, and rate the podcast!00:00 Celtics' Dominance Over the Nets02:50 Record-Breaking Performance07:22 Analyzing the Nets' Roster11:45 Vooch's Impact on the Game16:05 Celtics' Bench Depth and Rotation17:10 Tatum's Return and Its Implications22:15 The Accordion Player who Saved the Franchise29:08 Around the NBA: Injuries and Trades29:31 The Lakers' Ongoing Struggles39:40 Cavs vs. Pistons: A Surprising Outcome42:30 Bernie Lee's Insight on the Celtics

Football season is over, so it’s time to catch-up on this year’s basketball action. I have followed basketball ever since I could read the box scores.  That said, I must admit that my interest in the National Basketball Association has been waning over the past few decades. Perhaps it is a lingering 23-year bout of “LeBron James Syndrome.” The King (of flopping) is still playing hoops for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 41.  Incredibly, LeBron James is scoring 21 points per game during his 23rd NBA season.  Will this guy EVER retire? The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder is still leading the Western Conference. A vastly-improved San Antonio Spurs team is in hot pursuit and only two games back. The NBA Eastern Conference finds the (gasp!) Detroit Pistons leading the Boston Celtics by 5 ½ games. However, a growing number of losing teams are now trying to out-lose each other in order to finish with the coveted last place title. Welcome to tanking – the NBA regular season soap opera’s not-so-new problem A general definition of the term “tanking” is to intentionally field a noncompetitive team in order to take advantage of league rules which benefit the team losing the most games. In the NBA, the biggest loser generally has the most likely chance to select #1 in the annual player draft.  The current system utilizes a weighted average format with the worst of the 14 non-playoff teams having the best chance to receive the top pick. Unlike football or baseball, basketball has just five starting players.  Adding the top college basketball player might be enough to help your team become an immediate playoff contender. The NBA’s defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder “tanked” for three years (2021-2023).  By making some solid draft picks and a few nifty player trades, OKC is positioned to be a top team for several years to come. Once Oklahoma City transitioned from nearly worst to first, others are following the playbook. Case #1 – this year’s Detroit Pistons Detroit finished at or near the bottom of the NBA’s Eastern Conference for five consecutive years from 2020 through 2024.  The team’s lousy record earned the Pistons a number one choice (Cade Cunningham in 2021) plus the #5 pick three times and the #7 overall selection once. This year’s Detroit Pistons are now in first place in the NBA East with a 43-14 record.  Cade Cunningham averages 25 points per game and is an NBA All-Star.  Three of the team’s other four high draft selections are averaging about ten points per game for Detroit. Was it worth finishing near the bottom for several years to, perhaps, move to the top of the standings down the road? Case #2 – The San Antonio Spurs The five-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs also went “all in” on tanking from 2022 through 2024.  They finished at the bottom of the NBA’s Western Conference in 2023 and earned the #1 overall selection. San Antonio’s talented 7’4” center Victor Wembanyama is now in his third season and averages 24 points and 12 rebounds per game.  He was the top pick in 2023 and has helped transform a woeful Spurs team into a contender in just two years. San Antonio also struck gold with 2024’s #4 overall selection, Stephon Castle.  The talented guard is averaging 17 points per game in his second NBA season. The rest of the NBA is copying Detroit and San Antonio with excessive tanking Nearly one third of the NBA’s teams are trying to lose games at a record pace this season. Winning even one basketball game can reduce your team’s chances to finish with a bad enough record to “win” a top NBA pick in June. There’s even a website called “Tankathon.com” dedicated to providing the daily odds of each NBA team trying losing its way to receive the #1 overall draft pick. Today’s stats showed that the leader (worst team in the NBA) is Sacramento (13-46).  The Kings have dropped nine of their last ten games.  Woo hoo – nice job, Sacto! In hot pursuit of the Kings are the Indiana Pacers (15-44) and Brooklyn Nets (15-42).  Both of those NBA teams have lost eight of their last ten games.  That’s just not good enough to be #1, guys! The woeful Washington Wizards sit in fourth place today at 16-41 with the New Orleans Pelicans perched right behind at 17-42.  The Pelicans’ coach may be in big trouble, though.  His team has actually won two games in a row! The Utah Jazz are trying to get into the mix for the #1 pick by fading fast, too.  They have an 18-40 record today but are on a three-game losing streak.  Lose, Jazz, lose!   Be careful what you wish for That group of NBA teams is hoping their fans will fantasize about having the top pick in the annual player draft in June. Historically speaking, the majority of these overall #1 choices will have a fairly productive NBA career. A few even blossom into NBA All-Stars. Unfortunately, most #1 overall selections do not lead their teams into the NBA Finals. Let’s remember a few failed #1 NBA picks from the past decade LSU’s “one and done” forward Ben Simmons was selected first in 2016 by the Philadelphia 76ers. His skills regressed with every season as a professional basketball player.  Already traded twice, Ben Simmons’ basketball play became so embarrassingly poor that none of the 30 NBA teams have this 29-year old player on their roster this season. Another #1 NBA flop has been shooting guard Markelle Fultz. Like Simmons, Fultz was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the top pick in the 2017 draft.  Another prolific “one-and-done” freshman scorer in college, Markelle Fultz has been a major disappointment in the NBA.  He has averaged a meager 10 points per game over his first eight pro seasons and has been traded twice already. It’s still a bit early to say whether the Atlanta Hawks’ 2024 #1 overall pick is a draft bust.  However, 6’8” French forward Zaccarie Risacher is scoring just 10 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as he comes off the bench during his second NBA season. Other recent #1 overall picks have included: 2018 – Deandre Ayton (drafted by Phoenix, traded to Portland, and traded in 2025 to the Los Angeles Lakers) 2019 – Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans – unlikely to make the playoffs) 2020 – Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) 2021 – Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) 2022 – Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic) 2023 – Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) 2025 – Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks – unlikely to make the playoffs) None of the past ten #1 overall picks has led their team to the NBA Finals. Watch out, tankers!  The NBA Commissioner is actually cracking down Adam Silver knows that nearly half of his NBA franchises are intentionally trying to lose games right now.  He understands that it is bad for business over the long run.  The NBA is morphing into two different leagues – the competitors and a growing legion of purposeful losers. Earlier this month, Commissioner Silver fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and Indiana Pacers $100,000 for purposefully keeping healthy starters on the bench during the fourth quarter of games to insure that their teams would lose. “Overt behavior like this that prioritizes draft position over winning undermines the foundation of NBA competition,” said Silver. No kidding, Commish! Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley has a few ideas to help end tanking.  He recently said that he wants every NBA team failing to make the playoffs to receive only ONE ping-pong ball in the NBA’s lottery when selecting the top 14 picks.  Each of the 14 losing teams would then have the same 7% (1/14) chance of receiving the #1 pick. That’s a good place to start, Chuck! He also asked the Commissioner to ban any NBA team finishing with less than a .500 record from raising ticket prices the following season. The NBA owners would give that particular idea of Barkley an overwhelming thumbs down! One “anti-tanking” proposal is receiving a lot of positive feedback Incentives work.  That is why so many NBA teams are trying to lose as many games as possible down the home stretch to receive the top draft pick this summer. Here’s an excellent idea receiving a lot of support. Each of the NBA’s 14 non-playoff teams would still be assured of receiving a pick from #1-14.  However, the draft order for those first 14 selections would be based on the number of WINS which each team collects over the second half of the NBA season. That would incentivize every NBA team to try to win every game during the second half of the season.  The upper tier of teams will be positioning for a better playoff seed.  All of the bottom tier of teams would be battling to enhance their own draft position. The biggest complainers about this proposal are teams which may have lost star players to injuries and cannot compete as effectively through season’s end. To that, I say, “Tough luck!” Do it, Commissioner Silver! Have you heard…the current #1 college basketball player may be tanking, too! The #14-ranked Kansas Jayhawks put months of effort and doled out millions in NIL loot into the recruitment of talented 6’6” freshman guard Darryn Peterson. Kansas coach Bill Self’s top recruit has been exceptional – at times.  He has also been mysteriously invisible for several games this season, too. Darryn Peterson has missed several games with a lingering hamstring injury early in the season.  Since then, he has claimed to suffer from cramps after playing a certain number of minutes in KU basketball games.  More recently, the highly touted Peterson sat out a few more games with a mysterious illness. Teammates, fans, and the media have wondered if the freshman was, effectively, self-tanking to avoid injury ahead of the NBA draft. NBA scouts have been whispering to Darryn Peterson’s family that the freshman player is likely to become this year’s top selection. Peterson’s not-so-humble father, Darryl, provided this quote Monday, “We embrace what comes with this journey.  The good and the bad.  It has taught us so many life lessons to prepare Darryn and our family for what he’s about to go through being the #1 pick and future face of someone’s franchise and the league.” The young basketball player transferred away from his primary high school in Canton, Ohio to play his junior year at Huntington Prep School in West Virginia.  For his senior year, Darryn Peterson transferred to play high school basketball in California for Pacific Prep. How many high school kids would be willing to do that – just to market himself better for college and pro basketball? Thankfully, not very many (yet). Darryn Peterson has not helped to dispel the growing concerns of his teammates and loyal Kansas basketball fans. They are questioning the freshman’s commitment to the program’s success and whether the team is better off without him. Kansas (now 21-7) has gone 9-2 in the games where Peterson was absent.  The Jayhawks are 12-5 in the games Peterson has played. An increasing number of Jayhawks supporters would prefer for the freshman prima donna to hit the road right now and wait by the telephone for his name to be called by the NBA. Tanking (whether as a team or by an individual) should never be a winning strategy. The post Tanks for Nothing appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

We had some NBA CONTENDERS CLASH today with Detroit hosting OKC and a THRILLING Spurs-Raptors games… but we also saw the final potential member of the 40-20 Club MISS OUT! So we talk that out and cover ALL the games in NBA Straya's BEST & WORST NBA STUFF OF THE DAY! So! Who was good? Who was a spud!? It's today's NBA Straya Awards for BEST NBA HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY! FOR ALL OF TODAY'S NBA GAMES!OKC @ Detroit San Antonio @ Toronto Golden State @ Memphis Cleveland @ MilwaukeeSacramento @ Houston Boston @ Denver We've got That's Not A Knife for the NBA Straya Approved Performance of the DaySpud of the Night Old Mate No MatesPantsings of the NightBetter Than Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons & Bronny James Anyway. It's all there in NBA Straya's DAILY NBA AWARDS SHOW!  We also pick and preview ALL the NBA games for tomorrow Friday February 27!Charlotte @ Indy Miami @ Philly Washington @ AtlantaSan Antonio @ Brooklyn Houston @ OrlandoPortland  @ Chicago Sacramento @ Dallas LA Lakers @ Phoenix New Orleans @ Utah Minnesota @ LA Clippers Plenty to cover & talk about, strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe! Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!!Onyas...  Love ya guts ledges!!

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Today we saw Cade vs Wemby and perhaps an NBA Finals Preview? #Pistons vs #Spurs was the headliner today so we talk that out and cover ALL the games in NBA Straya's BEST & WORST NBA STUFF OF THE DAY! So! Who was good? Who was a spud!? It's today's NBA Straya Awards for BEST NBA HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY! FOR ALL OF TODAY'S NBA GAMES!San Antonio @ Detroit Sacramento @ MemphisUtah @ Houston We've got That's Not A Knife for the NBA Straya Approved Performance of the DaySpud of the Night Old Mate No MatesPantsings of the NightBetter Than Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons & Bronny James Anyway. It's all there in NBA Straya's DAILY NBA AWARDS SHOW!  We also pick and preview ALL the NBA games for tomorrow Wednesday February 25!Philly @ Indy Washington @ Atlanta Dallas @ Brooklyn OKC @ Toronto NY Knicks @ Cleveland Charlotte @ ChicagoMiami @ Milwaukee Golden State @ New Orleans Boston @ Phoenix Minnesota @ Portland Orlando @ LA Lakers Plenty to cover & talk about, strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe! Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!!Onyas...  Love ya guts ledges!!

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Darryn Peterson’s propensity for missing games at Kansas should be enough to cost him the top spot in the upcoming NBA Draft. Plus, the guys go head-to-head in this week’s Detroit Pistons-themed edition of Teichert’s Tower of Trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Off the Screen, the crew reacts to NBA All-Star Weekend, celebrates the legendary career of Chris Paul, and breaks down the viral “KD Files” controversy surrounding Kevin Durant.We start by honoring Chris Paul's Hall-of-Fame résumé — All-Star selections, assist and steals titles, defensive dominance, and his leadership runs from New Orleans to Houston, OKC, and Phoenix. The hosts debate his greatest era and share memorable moments including Lob City, the Thunder playoff push, and the infamous jersey-untucked play.Then the show pivots to the biggest story of the weekend: alleged burner-account messages tied to Kevin Durant. The group reacts to comments about teammates, coaching, and stars around the league — including references to Ben Simmons and Russell Westbrook — and discusses why Durant continues to be one of the most online superstars ever.They also cover Durant's All-Star Game comments involving effort levels compared to international stars like Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić, plus reactions around coaching criticism aimed toward Steve Kerr.Finally, the crew reviews the new All-Star tournament format, standout effort from young players like Victor Wembanyama, and why this year's event was more competitive than recent seasons.Topics include:NBA All-Star Game reactions, Chris Paul retirement debate, KD burner account drama, player effort discourse, and the future of All-Star Weekend.Keywords: NBA podcast, Chris Paul legacy, Kevin Durant controversy, KD burner account, NBA All-Star reactions, basketball analysis, NBA drama00:00 – Intro & catching up after All-Star break01:23 – Celebrating Chris Paul's career and legacy03:40 – Breaking down his accolades & Hall-of-Fame case08:40 – Favorite Chris Paul moments & best team runs11:35 – Emotional high school 61-point story15:50 – Transition into the “KD Files”16:05 – What the leaks allegedly contained17:20 – Comments about teammates & locker room dynamics19:40 – Funniest and wildest messages reactions20:50 – KD's history with burner accounts23:20 – Durant's All-Star effort comments & media reaction24:50 – Are players unfairly criticized?26:10 – Reviewing the new All-Star Game format26:45 – Was the game actually competitive?27:00 – Final thoughts on the weekend⏱️ Timestamps

A massive 14-game NBA day before the All-Star break today, with every team except the #Lakers and #Mavs in action AND we got some suspensions handed down! SO! We talk out all that, then we FIX NBA TANKING IN ONE EASY STEP! And we cover ALL the games in NBA Straya's BEST & WORST NBA STUFF OF THE DAY! So! Who was good? Who was a spud!? It's today's NBA Straya Awards for BEST NBA HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY! FOR ALL OF TODAY'S GAMES!Atlanta @ CharlotteWashington @ Cleveland Milwaukee @ Orlando Chicago @ BostonIndy  @ Brooklyn NY Knicks @ PhillyDetroit @ Toronto LA Clippers @ Houston Portland @ Minnesota Miami @ New Orleans OKC @ Phoenix Sacramento @ Utah Memphis @ Denver San Antonio @ Golden State We've got That's Not A Knife for the NBA Straya Approved Performance of the DaySpud of the Night Old Mate No MatesPantsings of the NightBetter Than Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons & Bronny James Anyway. It's all there in NBA Straya's DAILY NBA AWARDS SHOW!  We also pick and preview ALL the NBA games for tomorrow Friday February 13.Milwaukee @ OKCPortland @ UtahDallas @ LA Lakers Plenty to cover & talk about, strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe! Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!!Onyas...  Love ya guts ledges!!

A CRAZY NBA day today with #Wemby going absolutely OFF his head on the #Lakers without Luka, LeBron or Reaves, an AMAZING Indy-Knicks OT thriller and loads more…. Like All-Star replacements and the NBA, it's TANK-TASTIC!!So we cover it ALL in NBA Straya's BEST & WORST NBA STUFF OF THE DAY! So! Who was good? Who was a spud!? It's today's NBA Straya Awards for BEST NBA HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY! We've got That's Not A Knife for the NBA Straya Approved Performance of the DaySpud of the Night Old Mate No MatesPantsings of the NightBetter Than Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons & Bronny James PLUS the Aussie Player Watch! What did ALL the NBA Aussies get up to today? Anyway. It's all there in NBA Straya's DAILY NBA AWARDS SHOW!  We also pick and preview ALL the NBA games for tomorrow Thursday February 11.Atlanta @ CharlotteWashington @ Cleveland Milwaukee @ Orlando Chicago @ BostonIndy  @ Brooklyn NY Knicks @ PhillyDetroit @ Toronto LA Clippers @ Houston Portland @ Minnesota Miami @ New Orleans OKC @ Phoenix Sacramento @ Utah Memphis @ Denver San Antonio @ Golden State Plenty to cover & talk about, strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe! Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!!Onyas...  Love ya guts ledges!!

The Sixers beat the Giannis-less Bucks behind a scorching second half from Paul George and Jared McCain. We talk about the win, some BS that Doc Rivers said, what the hell that Jurassic Park promo during the game was, along with some trade ideas for the deadline, the center situation if Drummond gets traded, and Danny Green confirming some Ben Simmons lore. Reserve your spot for Fly The Process New Orleans here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/flyThe Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookGet 20% off any Body Bio order with the code in the podcast.Adam Ksebe is the official realtor of The Ricky at 302-864-8643Become a MortgageCS Ricky VIP at mortgagecs.com/rickySurfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky. 

This week's episode is a must-listen as our brother from another mother Jabari Davis joins the show as guest co-host, and we waste no time diving into everything happening around the NBA. We kick things off with our thoughts on NBA Rivals Week, asking the big question: Was it a Heated Rivalry… or just Lukewarm Competition? Did the matchups deliver real intensity, or was the hype louder than the product? From there, we break down the latest league headlines, including:Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to miss 4–6 weeks and what that means for Milwaukee moving forwardDerrick Rose being honored in Chicago as the Bulls retire his jersey — reflecting on his legacy and impact on the cityA surprising shift during NBA All-Star Weekend, as we discuss why the TNT crew didn't reveal the All-Star starters like they traditionally doThen we roll into our signature segment, Say Less, where we take notable NBA soundbites and translate what's really being said:LeBron James addresses recent stories and rumored comments involving Jeanie Buss and his standing as a LakerWarriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. responds to Jonathan Kuminga's trade demandMike Brown shares his thoughts on the New York Knicks' recent strugglesAnd we close with Rich Paul, everyone's favorite agent, weighing in on his former client Ben SimmonsInsightful, opinionated, and full of league-wide context — this episode delivers real hoops talk with no filler.You don't want to miss this one.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaselineFollow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline

En este episodio, nos vamos a fondo con los Spurs y debatimos son son contendores reales, cómo le siguen ganando al Thunder y que pueden añadir. Reaccionamos a las noticias de las negociaciones de Anthony Davis a los Hawks, el regreso de Giannis y el posible regreso de Ben Simmons a la NBA. Damos nuestras selecciones al Juego de Estrellas y cerramos con Fantasy. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

The Sixers showed up and played their worst game of the season against the Nets. Mike threw up the entire podcast to celebrate. Then we talk about Jared McCain's progress, Ben Simmons buying a competitive fishing team, how much credit Nick Nurse gets for the development of the young players, and a listener thinks Adam Silver will be in the Epstein files. Reserve your spot for Fly The Process New Orleans here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/flyThe Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookAdam Ksebe is the official realtor of The Ricky at 302-864-8643Anthony Degli Obizzi is the official Financial Planner of The Ricky, text RICKY to 484-471-4873 to set up a conversationGet 20% off any Body Bio order with the code in the podcast.Surfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky. 

C&R call the Niners offense "unstoppable!" They give more praise to Philip Rivers & Covino doesn't do family board game night. The guys discuss jersey swaps, & there's a pickle in Idaho regarding a holiday classic that may not stand the test of time! Is 'It's a Wonderful Life' too old fashioned for his family members to enjoy? Plus, 'IRON MIKE TRIVIA,' & Ben Simmons has gone fishing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covino & Rich laugh about Rich breaking wires in studio! They have a DK Metcalf follow-up & figure out Covino's classic Christmas movie dilemma. Is 'It's a Wonderful Life' too old fashioned for his family members to enjoy? Plus, 'IRON MIKE TRIVIA,' & Ben Simmons has gone fishing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Knicks kept it close without Brunson and they look good moving forward. Plus, NBA stars vs. NFL backup QBs in a holiday ratings war. We're tracking the $1.7 billion Powerball fever and Joe Benigno's latest Steve Cohen meltdown, while CLo unearths a classic 2009 Boomer & Carton throwback. Plus, we discuss Ben Simmons' rumored pivot to professional fishing and a heavy "Moment of the Day" on the shocking violence of the NFL. Jerry and Willie wrap it all up with a full Week 17 preview.

It's a Christmas Eve special with Jerry and Willie Colon as they autopsy the Jets' season following Justin Fields' move to IR and debate if NFL teams are scouting the wrong QB traits. The guys dive into the "Old Guard" comeback of Philip Rivers, the Giants' high-stakes tanking dilemma, and Willie's raw take on why some teams have already "mailed it in." From mic'd up Aaron Rodgers and the case for Bart Scott as a DC to Ben Simmons' rumored pro-fishing pivot and Joe Benigno's holiday rage, we're covering it all. We wrap up with Jerry's driving horror stories, a $1.7 billion Powerball update, and a full Week 17 preview to get you ready for the holiday slate.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by previewing the Christmas day games. Rumors around Darius Garland's availability have begun as the Cavs face the Knicks, the Spurs and Thunder have a budding rivalry, the Klay Thompson bowl and key West showdowns between the Rockets and Lakers and the Nuggets and Timberwolves. Next, the Knicks are NBA Cup champions. What it means for them going forward the rest of the season and how much the city is celebrating. Then, the guys discuss ways to improve the NBA Cup going forward or if it's ok as is. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Kon Kneuppel hits 100 3's in record time, Draymond Green yells at Steve Kerr, Ben Simmons is going fishing and the Jacksonville Jaguars? Finally another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcast and watch the show on YouTube.

Nick and Jonathan react to the news that Ben Simmons is pursuing a pro fishing career.

Nick and Jonathan are joined by Lance Reisland of Cleveland.com. Also, they react to the news that Ben Simmons is pursuing a pro fishing career.

There was a huge lead against the Warriors, the Sixers blew it, but a VJ putback and a Maxey chase down block saved the day. We talk about the win, the Sixers two-way all stars, and just trying to enjoy the games. Then we talk about the Giannis situation and a potential Sixers trade, the Sixers getting fined $100,000, and Ben Simmons' Instagram comment that he'd play in Philly for free.Reserve your spot for Fly The Process New Orleans here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/flyThe Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookLL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged.Briggs Auction is the official auction of The Ricky at briggsauction.comKornblau Law is the official law firm of the processSurfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky.

Trendon Watford had a triple double against the Raptors and did everything we always wanted Ben Simmons to do, Embiid even compared the two. We talk about his arrival, Embiid's continued improvement, and Maxey's continued excellence. We also declare Oubre untradeable for tax purposes. Then we discuss PG and Barlow's continued absences, Meow Mix getting bullied, and then Yaron Weitzman joins us to talk about his new book, A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the Lebron Lakers. Get Yaron's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736427/a-hollywood-ending-by-yaron-weitzman/ Sign up for Fly The Process New Orleans here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/fly Get the Ricky hat Spike is wearing here: http://bit.ly/43krcQHThe Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookLL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Ricky listeners go and get engaged. Adam Ksebe is the official realtor of The Ricky at 302-864-8643Surfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. NBA League Pass auto-renews until cancelled. Additional terms at D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer.

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Training camp has started and were pumped for football. Jerry Jones is losing it even more than hes lost it and we have some hold outs around the league. Chris Paul might retire and Ben Simmons could be a Celtic (00:00:00-00:19:05). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Hunter Biden and crack, our fishing tournament and more (00:19:00-00:49:04). We do Mt Rushmore of basic girl instagram captions(00:49:04-01:20:13). Chase Utley joins the show to talk baseball, his career in philly and los angeles, playing baseball hard, peanut butter and jellies and more (01:20:13-02:07:20). We finish with listener submitted FAQ's (02:07:20-02:25:24).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take