Podcast appearances and mentions of Giannis Antetokounmpo

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss the Lakers recent hot streak winning nine of their last ten games. How far can Luka and LeBron lead the Lakers in the playoffs with the Spurs and Thunder atop of the conference? Giannis and the Bucks are at odds about letting him play because he'll most likely find a new home in the offseason. Plus, Pistons guard Cade Cunningham suffered a collapsed lung and will be out indefinitely as he recovers. How will Detroit stay afloat with the MVP candidate set to miss significant time? (01:30) Luka and the Lakers Are Red Hot! (22:01) Should LeBron Stay in L.A. After the Season? (30:11) Major Injuries Across the NBA (31:12) Should Giannis Be Allowed to Keep Playing? (48:58) Cade Cunningham Out Indefinitely With a Collapsed Lung (55:17) Real One of the Week Realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell and Howard Beck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to discuss if Cade Cunningham's injury will prevent Detroit from a deep playoff run and if it will open up the Eastern Conference any more. Then, we discuss the Giannis injury and the Bucks' desire to shut him down for the season including if Milwaukee should be looking to trade him this offseason. Finally, we break down some interesting postgame quotes from Jaylen Brown before talking if Boston is taking control of the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, & David Dennis Jr. discuss the new article Ramona Shelburne dropped, a deep dive into Giannis' contentious relationship with the Bucks. Chiney Ogwumike joins to discuss the new WNBA CBA as well as what to expect in the women's NCAA Tournament. After eight straight wins, can we call the Lakers contenders? John Starks ruined the summer of 1994 for Nuno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, & David Dennis Jr. discuss the new article Ramona Shelburne dropped, a deep dive into Giannis' contentious relationship with the Bucks. Chiney Ogwumike joins to discuss the new WNBA CBA as well as what to expect in the women's NCAA Tournament. After eight straight wins, can we call the Lakers contenders? John Starks ruined the summer of 1994 for Nuno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I should have told you to cover your ears." LeBron sets a new personal record, Giannis continues to disagree with the franchise he chose to stay with, and JuJu delivers a Thursday Thunder ahead of March Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Coca hour. Today's episode starts with David's trip to the WBC. Not a breakdown of the tournament, but how he felt watching the tournament play out in the stadium he built. Cool stuff! Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at https://huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunday-Thursday at 11:15 PM ET. Hosted by Emmanuel Acho with LeSean “Shady” McCoy and "Carebear" Kieran, the show brings hot takes, cold truths, and culturally forward conversations that connect sports and culture in real time. ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Facebook Discord PrizePicks x Speakeasy Pick MORE or LESS. Win cash. Talk your talk. Play $5, get $50 in lineups →  PrizePicks | America's #1 Fantasy Sports App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Coca hour. Today's episode starts with David's trip to the WBC. Not a breakdown of the tournament, but how he felt watching the tournament play out in the stadium he built. Cool stuff! Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at https://huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin tell us why Aaron Judge is being unfairly criticized for Team USA losing in the World Baseball Classic, explain why they’d still rather take Judge over Bryce Harper moving forward, debate whether Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are headed for a divorce, share a quick thought on the WNBA’s new CBA agreement, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan, Michelle, and David Dennis Jr. debate how good Cinderella teams are for the NCAA Tournament. LeBron James is touching the ball less, and the Lakers are winning more. Why are Giannis and the Bucks at odds over his return to the court? Michelle thinks there's a crisis forming in MLB surrounding its star-less stars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Madness determines what the best sports day of the year is...and it might be today! Shams Charania joins the show to explain what the latest rift between Giannis and the Bucks is as well as JJ Redick's shrewdness with LeBron's new role. I'm Over It: Cam's bar trivia team can't stop winning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about Giannis Antetokounmpo committing to keep playing this season as he refuses the Bucks requests, Deandre Ayton embracing a second-fiddle role with the Lakers, the Lakers sending out a press release begging for uniform sponsors, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright does a deep dive on LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference playoff race after their tilt with the Houston Rockets. Nick also reacts to Cade Cunningham's injury news and its impact on the Detroit Pistons. Then, Nick discusses the latest beef between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as Maxx Crosby and the Baltimore Ravens. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan, Michelle, and David Dennis Jr. debate how good Cinderella teams are for the NCAA Tournament. LeBron James is touching the ball less, and the Lakers are winning more. Why are Giannis and the Bucks at odds over his return to the court? Michelle thinks there's a crisis forming in MLB surrounding its star-less stars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Madness determines what the best sports day of the year is...and it might be today! Shams Charania joins the show to explain what the latest rift between Giannis and the Bucks is as well as JJ Redick's shrewdness with LeBron's new role. I'm Over It: Cam's bar trivia team can't stop winning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Brian Windhorst tells Rich how Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung injury could impact the Detroit Pistons' title hopes, why the Milwaukee Bucks might be hesitant to hand Giannis Antetokounmpo a 5-year, $275M extension giving his recent string of injuries, why Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Lakers have looked like legit contenders of late, and how the NCAA Tournament could impact how the top of the NBA Draft. Rich and the guys reveal their Final Four March Madness predictions, and weigh in on Miami (OH)'s statement win over SMU in their play-in game in their first matchup since their 31-game win streak ended in their conference tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A big NBA day today with INJURY CHAOS hitting some playoff-contenders as Cade Cunningham, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Edwards ALL OUT with injuries! Plus a BIG 8-game NBA day … and we're talking NBA EXPANSION! How will it work? How do Seattle and Las Vegas get NBA teams? What about the expansion draft? Which players will they get? Also, all the latest NBA news! So today's NBA Straya looks at all the games in the NBA Straya Game Wraps, along with That's Not a Knife, Spud of the Night, Old Mate No Mates & Better Than Lonzo Ball…   We've also got YEAH NAHsUnpopular Opinion of the Day OUTBACK TAKEHOUSE, where we're serving up a flame grilled take.  Plus - there's an ANDREW GAZE GREY MAMBA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD OF EXCELLENCE… and a GREAT MOMENT IN NBA STRAYA STAT HISTORY! We also take a look at what ALL THE NBA AUSSIES GOT UP TO today! Cos a bunch of them played! Plus there's a preview of all the NBA games tomorrow, Thursday March 19.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 #bestNBApodcast in the world!!Onyas...  Love ya guts ledges!!

Just when you thought it was over…BAM! More snow. Ugh. I know it wasn't much during the overnight…but seriously. Can it just be Saturday already with a high of 70° in the forecast? Did you see the meteor that rocketed across the sky in Ohio yesterday? Impressive stuff. Also in the news this morning, a wild story about Pokémon Go, Kid Rock responds to the joke about him during the Oscars, and a former Baywatch star gets arrested in Wisconsin! In sports, the Bucks lost to the Cavs last night and Giannis is injured again, the results of yesterday's "First Four" games in the men's NCAA tourney and a look at today's games, Team USA lost the championship game of the World Baseball Classic to Venezuela last night, the Badger women's hockey team is getting ready for their game against Penn State on Saturday, and the Badger men's basketball team plays tomorrow against High Point. We talked about what's no TV today/tonight including the new episode of Survivor featuring Zac Brown! A list of signs that your co-worker has no clue what they are doing, and a look at how often Americans are having sex and how long does it last on average. Elsewhere in sports, the Dolphins trade Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos, an update on Aden Holloway, the Brewers announced that they'll be showing ten of their games on over-the-air stations this season, and if you're going to the season opener next Thursday…the Brew Crew is going to show a sneak peek at the upcoming Bob Uecker documentary. Nice story out of Canada about firefighters rescuing a golden retriever who fell through the ice on a frozen pond, and a woman in Georgia living with cerebral palsy just got a bunch of help from people on the internet so she could attend a special needs prom. We also played our interview with Patrick Stone of Hairball!! They'll be at the Onalaska Omni Center on Saturday night. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a patient that refuses to leave a #Florida hospital, first cousins getting married in #Florida, a guy who tried to use fake money to pay is bail, and a dude who drove from Arizona to Alaska to try & kill his ex-wife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Mark Cuban talking about who the biggest player he regrets passing on and that is Giannis, Shai Gilgeous Alexander breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s 20 point game streak and the Nuggets come back to beat the Spurs without Wemby and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Mark Cuban’s biggest miss as an owner was passing on Giannis4:23 - SGA breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s record 8:57 - Nuggets beat Spurs11:00 - Dwight Howard officially retiring 14:40- Play or Fade with PrizePicks21:58 - Q & Aaayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"IS THAT NOT OUR JOB?!" From players like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo, to legendary broadcasters like Mike Breen, Jonathan Zaslow, and the ever-eloquent-and-definitely-not-too-white-to-say-Mamba-Mentality Jeremy Tache, people around the NBA are defending the validity of the excellence of Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance, and Dwyane Wade is taking a victory lap over Bam and the Heat's recent success. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Rachel Banham and Aari McDonald join the show to discuss their time at Unrivaled and how many ankles they have broken so far this season. Then, they take Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick to Podcast School. What was it like talking to Holly Rowe? How do they get players to be unfiltered? Do they get nervous before recording? Next, Rachel and Aari settle the Giannis gather, or travel debate Juju and Trysta have been having… or do they? Are they calling that in the W? They answer Dana Evan's question, what do you do on your off time? Is Breeze BC team ‘steal your girl'? Lastly, Juju makes his DraftKings Pick of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Jason and Tyler welcome the host of The Press Box, Bryan Curtis, to dive into the world of prediction markets. In this episode: (2:54) Polymarket and Iran (17:59) SOTU bets (23:57) Giannis and Kalshi (38:00) True-false quiz (45:37) Number stations (55:17) Predicting the Democrat nominee (1:00:14) LUSIC score (1:03:47) The Doomscroll Hosts: Jason Concepcion and Tyler Parker Guest: Bryan Curtis Producers: Cory McConnell, Donnie Beacham, and Justin Sayles Art direction: David Shoemaker Motion graphics and animations: Chris Calleton Engineering: Sarah Reddy Set design: Hannah Leiken and Jonathan Ratliff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's edition of the Tapping The Keg podcast, Charlie and Mitch talk about the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, and March Madness. The show begins with Charlie giving out 'fire takes' about free agency. Some of the opinions that he has formed in the first few days. See if Mitch agrees with him or not. From there, Charlie and Mitch discuss if the Milwaukee Bucks are waving the white flag on the season. They also discuss if Bobby Portis' comments about Giannis Antetokounmpo were fair. They also talk about if Brice Turang is becoming a superstar before their very eyes and why the Brewers didn't sign him to an extension last year. Lastly, Charlie explains why his 'sports hate' amps up in the month of March.

Today on Good Follow, Rachel Banham and Aari McDonald join the show to discuss their time at Unrivaled and how many ankles they have broken so far this season. Then, they take Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick to Podcast School. What was it like talking to Holly Rowe? How do they get players to be unfiltered? Do they get nervous before recording? Next, Rachel and Aari settle the Giannis gather, or travel debate Juju and Trysta have been having… or do they? Are they calling that in the W? They answer Dana Evan's question, what do you do on your off time? Is Breeze BC team ‘steal your girl'? Lastly, Juju makes his DraftKings Pick of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intros and Relationship Talk (00:00) Pelicans Talk (11:20) The Rise of the Hornets (16:40) The Return of Trae, Giannis, and Tatum (22:50) Spurs Dominance (26:20) (Times may be slightly off due to ads) Enjoy You can always find Bibs on X/Twitter @Bibscorner, Bluesky @bibscorner.bsky.social, and Instagram @MBibs. You can find Reese on X/Twitter @MofR25 and Instagram @MindofReese.  Also, subscribe to MindofReese and Tag Team Talk on YouTube. Finally, ensure you're following the show on Twitter @WTGBMPodcast, Bluesky @WTGBMPodcast.bsky.social, and Instagram @WTGBMPodcast.  Purchase the Mavs Outsiders merch at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mavs Outsiders Shop on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! (updates coming) Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!:⁠ ⁠Patreon Link⁠⁠ Help the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We appreciate every listen and, of course, every review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intros and Relationship Talk (00:00) Pelicans Talk (11:20) The Rise of the Hornets (16:40) The Return of Trae, Giannis, and Tatum (22:50) Spurs Dominance (26:20) (Times may be slightly off due to ads) Enjoy You can always find Bibs on X/Twitter @Bibscorner, Bluesky @bibscorner.bsky.social, and Instagram @MBibs. You can find Reese on X/Twitter @MofR25 and Instagram @MindofReese.  Also, subscribe to MindofReese and Tag Team Talk on YouTube. Finally, ensure you're following the show on Twitter @WTGBMPodcast, Bluesky @WTGBMPodcast.bsky.social, and Instagram @WTGBMPodcast.  Purchase the Mavs Outsiders merch at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mavs Outsiders Shop on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! (updates coming) Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!:⁠ ⁠Patreon Link⁠⁠ Help the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We appreciate every listen and, of course, every review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode the Cliff and Joe discuss how much better the Lakers are without Lebron. Also, should they trade for Giannis in the offseaon? (Spoiler alert: NO)

The Utah Jazz lost to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 113-99, but we're seeing the incremental development that will pay off in a big way next season when the entire level of the team gets better.Follow me on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/hoops_nerdFollow me on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/hansenjamesFollow me on Bluesky here: https://bsky.app/profile/hoopsnerd.bsky.socialFollow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hoopsnerdnba/#utahjazz #postgame #nba

Who was the best player in the world each year in the NBA?In this episode of Once Upon a Dribble, Josh is joined by CBS Sports writer Sam Quinn to explore a fun historical thought experiment: the unofficial “Best Player in the World Championship Belt.”Instead of ranking players all-time, we track the league's true crown year-by-year asking when the belt clearly belonged to one superstar and when it was up for grabs.We discuss:Michael Jordan's dominance in the 90sShaq vs. Duncan in the early 2000sKobe's peak yearsWhen LeBron truly took the crownSteph, Kawhi, Giannis, Jokic and the modern era debateAlong the way we dig into the messiest transition seasons, controversial belt holders, and the players who came closest without ever holding the title.Once Upon a Dribble is a basketball history & ideas podcast focused on context over hot takes.

Nick Wright reacts to his Kansas City Chiefs trading CB Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams and what it means for both Super Bowl contenders in 2026. Later, Nick breaks down what Kyler Murray's future looks like in the NFL as the Arizona Cardinals QB is set to be a free agent as well as how Joe Burrow should feel after the Cincinnati Bengals botched the Trey Hendrickson situation. Next, Nick reacts to Max Kellerman saying Michael Jordan would average a 40-point triple double in today's NBA as well as Giannis Antetokounmpo returning to the Milwaukee Bucks and what lies ahead in his future. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Giannis doesn’t want to play with a ball dominant guard, Anthony Edwards said he wants to play wide receiver or back up quarterback if he wins a ring before 30, and the Chicago Bears trade DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Giannis doesnt want to play with a dominant guard5:15 - Antman would play WR or backup QB is he wins a ring in the NBA before 3013:00 - Bears trade DJ Moore to the Bills16:42 - Pats and Ravens most likely trade partners for AJ Brown20:31 - Dak Prescott spoke abt George Pickens and the franchise tag29:52 - Q & Aaayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Juan Soto really happier away from the Mets? Evan and Tiki shut down the latest Juan Soto “shuffle” controversy and explain why it has nothing to do with clubhouse vibes and everything to do with confidence at the plate. The guys break down Soto's MVP-level second half last season, why his famous shuffle actually increased as he got locked in, and why the narrative about him being unhappy in Queens simply doesn't add up. Plus, the conversation drifts around the NBA with thoughts on the surging Charlotte Hornets, rumors surrounding Giannis and the Knicks, and some entertaining calls from WFAN listeners.

The final hour of Evan & Tiki dives into a bizarre debate surrounding Juan Soto and his famous shuffle. Some fans claim Soto is “happier” playing internationally than with the New York Mets, but Evan explains why that narrative is completely overblown and why the shuffle is really about confidence at the plate.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about Giannis' return to the Bucks and what these next few months will mean for his future in Milwaukee. Then, we discuss an interesting back and forth between Paolo Banchero and Orlando head coach Jamahl Mosley before speaking about Trae Young's upcoming debut for the Wizards. Finally, we break down Steph Curry's latest injury before talking OKC's strategy to keep their stars healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes are blown away that Giannis is back in the lineup EXACTLY when he predicted. We also unveil the Michael Beasley All Stars and marvel at the Atlanta Hawks mediocrity. To put our newest campaign to the ultimate test, we presented Truth Teller Mike Schur with the case for Payton Pritchard to be awarded All NBA this season. Mike also took us through his memorabilia vetting process and how he's cheating on the Celtics with Kon Knueppel. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) Most to Gain/Lose for 2026 World Cup (24:06) Giannis returns, Will Tatum impact the Celtics' chemistry? (40:45) Rashid Shaheed, Mike Evans linked to Bills (44:29) Chris Richards joins (56:33) King of the Hill (01:17:19) World Cup 2026: Who Ya Got? (01:24:01) Kyler Murray to be released, Danny's Top 10 NBA Teams (01:47:43) Maurice Edu joins (01:57:06) Contenders or Pretenders (02:05:42) Messi's Top 100 World Cup Moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Zion Willamson "New Orleans is Home"16:23 - Wolves FINALLY beat Nuggets this season30:38 - Celtics ruin Giannis Antetokounmpo's return (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the matchups they'd most like to see in both conferences come playoff time in April and May. Hornets-Pistons in the East and Nuggets-Spurs in the West top both their lists. For second choices in each conference Mike goes Knicks-Pistons, Nuggets-Wolves, while Jason goes Knicks-Celtics, Wolves-Thunder. They wrap up the pod by discussing the returns of Trae Young and Giannis along with a quick conversation on Luka's chances of ever winning a title as his team's best player.Visit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookYour step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

Verno and Jacoby return to discuss the things about the NBA season that have aggravated them, including Lu Dort, Wemby, and the gaudy schedule. They also talk about Trae Young, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Darius Garland all returning from their injuries.Welcome to The Mismatch!(1:05) The dog days of the NBA: Post All-Star slog(6:30) Verno: The conflicted feelings of winning(12:10) Jacoby: Jalen Brunson is enough to win a championship(17:00) Verno: The extinction of the small guard(24:45) Jacoby: Wouldn't hold the door open for Wemby(30:55) Verno: Dirty Dort's cheap-shot collection(36:10) Jacoby: Expects so much more from Cam Johnson(40:35) Verno: Trading Jared McCain to the Thunder(44:50) Jacoby: Diluted NBA; there are too many games!(47:04) Verno: Sparks fly between JJ and Luka on the sideline(58:21) Jacoby: California dreamin'The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with a Milwaukee beatdown! Hugo and the Celts dominated the Bucks, spoiling Giannis's return. Should the Greek Freak push for the play-in, or watch the Bucks freefall into the draft lottery? (0:00) Then, should the Jets trade up for Fernando Mendoza? (26:30) Next, which NBA team is under the most pressure to reach the finals? (40:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate whether Giannis should be returning to the court with the Bucks as bad as they are. Will the Colts use the franchise tag on Daniel Jones today? Canty's Power Rankings are the 5 trades he wants to see this offseason, including the #1 overall pick being moved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Wright recaps a wild weekend of basketball, starting with Luka Doncic and JJ Redick’s sideline spat with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Giannis Antetokounmpo returning to the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, Nick breaks down the seeding in the Western Conference and how he thinks the standings will shake out. Later, Nick dives into the Lu Dort-Nikola Jokic drama and why it may have a severe impact on the Thunder's chances of repeating. After, Nick reacts to NFL news including a Detroit Lions-Houston Texans trade and his Kansas City Chiefs moving on from a starter. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate whether Giannis should be returning to the court with the Bucks as bad as they are. Will the Colts use the franchise tag on Daniel Jones today? Canty's Power Rankings are the 5 trades he wants to see this offseason, including the #1 overall pick being moved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at a tightly contested East play-in picture. The Hornets have been one of the best teams in the league for months now. The Hawks are rolling, but have tests coming up. Can the Orlando Magic find consistency? Can the Milwaukee Bucks play their way into the play-in picture? If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 0:00 Welcome 3:40 Charlotte Hornets 21:04 Orlando Magic 27:08 Atlanta Hawks 38:11 Milwaukee Bucks Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

(00:00) Fred, Hardy and Wallach begin the show by polling ChatGPT and asking it to rank the best/worst looking people by city in the United States. Sarge GPT makes an appearance.(24:56) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Celtics roll the Bucks in Milwaukee (108-81), spoiling Giannis Antetokounmpo's return from a calf injury, while the Celtics played without Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.(37:11) The Detroit Lions have traded away RB David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. Plus, Don Sweeney spoke about the Bruins' trade deadline approach.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Giannis returning tonight and getting blown out by the Boston Celtics 108-81, the Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards 123-118, and Zion Williamson shuts down trade rumors about him wanting to leave the New Orleans Pelicans and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI...03:37 - Giannis returns and they still lost to the Celtics17:35 - Rockets beat Wizards32:56 - Zion shuts down trade rumors48:51 - Unrivaled semi-finals went crazy57:35 - Video of Ocho running fast af on a treadmill (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Up resumes with the countdown to the Franchise Tag deadline!! Is there a market for Daniel Jones, or will the Colts run it back with the Duke of Dimes! (0:00) Meanwhile - Giannis made an unsuccessful return as his Bucks got TROUNCED by the scorching Celtics. Should the Greek Freak push for a play-in spot, or sit out for the tank? (14:20) Then - Schrager takes us down Kyler memory lane as we look at the top 5 moments of his career + what type of system does he need to succeed? (23:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time to Get Up with franchise tag day! We're looking at ALL of the biggest tag targets! Kenneth Walker! Daniel Jones! (0:00) Meanwhile - a rusty return for Giannis as Boston's B team beats up the Bucks - is Milwaukee running out of time to keep their star from freaking out? (13:30) Plus - bye bye Birdie - why this Eagle absolutely should fly out of the nest and we've got the exact spot he needs to land! (23:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Knicks beat Spurs, Jokic tripped, Lakers back on track? (28:06) Cowboys want to ‘bust the budget', Patriots need to go all-in?  (43:06) Chiefs release Jawaan Taylor (47:54) Lu Dort ejected, Spurs winning streak snapped, Lakers struggles overstated? (01:13:32) Vikings QB controversy? (01:23:14) Rather have Kyler or Tua? (01:29:04) Knicks' ceiling, How will Dort's ejection impact the Thunder? (01:50:03) Lakers chances, Can Giannis lead the Bucks to the playoffs? (02:01:53) Can the Cowboys make moves this offseason? (02:10:36) What does Tua's NFL future look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices