Podcast appearances and mentions of Darius Garland

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin debate the current state of the Cleveland Cavaliers following recent defensive struggles against Dallas and Orlando. They discuss whether the James Harden trade and roster changes have truly improved the playoff outlook compared to the previous era with Darius Garland. The conversation highlights the tension between optimistic expectations and the reality of a team dealing with injuries and inconsistent regular-season performance. 02:26 - Show Introduction 04:52 - Cavaliers Defensive Struggles 08:14 - Playoff Expectations Debate 13:14 - James Harden Trade Impact 16:13 - Team Performance Concerns

Ken Carman reacts to his embarrassing on-air mistake regarding the family ties between coaches Travis Steele and John Groce. Jason Lloyd joins the conversation to analyze the Cavaliers' defensive struggles and debate the merits of the James Harden trade compared to keeping Darius Garland.

Ken and Jason bring in producer John to evaluate whether Kyler Murray could elevate the Cleveland Browns to a playoff level. They also break down the Orlando Magic's physical play and the long-term outlook for the Cavaliers after the Darius Garland trade.

Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd explore the surprising familial link between MAC coaches John Groce and Travis Steele following a humorous on-air blunder. They debate the Cavaliers' defensive identity and whether the team would be better positioned for a finals run with James Harden over Darius Garland. Discussion also turns to the Browns, evaluating rumors of Kyler Murray as a potential backup and whether Shedeur Sanders represents a better future than Deshaun Watson. 02:12 - Steele And Groce Connection 04:38 - John Groce Response Clip 08:52 - Cavaliers Defensive Identity Issues 10:13 - Harden Vs Garland Argument 20:25 - Analyzing Potential Playoff Opponents 32:18 - Kyler Murray Rumors Evaluated 35:13 - Shedeur Sanders Over Watson

Rob and Shap get together to talk about a string of impressive play by the Clippers, highlighted by new addition Darius Garland and a solid win over a good Knicks team. The guys hand out medals, talk about the Bennedict Mathurin rollercoaster, and continue to wonder at the great play of Kawhi Leonard. How good could this team be? Is there more paper eating in the future?

Host Grant Mona dives into a pivotal 24 hours for Los Angeles basketball. While the Clippers are finally finding their rhythm with their new-look backcourt, the Lakers are showcasing a perimeter duo that has completely transformed their ceiling in the Western Conference. Segment One: Clippers Reach .500 Behind Leonard and Garland The Los Angeles Clippers have officially climbed back to level ground (32–32) after a gritty 126–118 win over the New York Knicks at the Intuit Dome. Grant breaks down the postgame reactions from Tyronn Lue, who praised the team's resilience after their early-season struggles. We hear from Kawhi Leonard (29 points) on his growing chemistry with Darius Garland, who put up 23 points and 7 assists. Garland shares his perspective on the offensive flow and how playing alongside a "serial scorer" like Leonard has simplified his transition to LA. Segment Two: The State of the Lakers & the "Luka-Reaves" Duo Grant reacts to the Lakers' dominant 120–106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Despite LeBron James being sidelined, the Lakers moved to 40–25 and pulled into a tie for 4th place in the West. 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.

Anthony Lima analyzes James Harden's ability to play through a hand injury and his value to the team compared to Darius Garland. The conversation also explores the debate surrounding Shedeur Sanders' potential as a starting quarterback and Todd Monken's history of developing players.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate if Shedeur Sanders can lead the Browns to success and analyze Todd Monken's potential impact on the offense. They also break down James Harden's performance with the Cavaliers compared to Darius Garland and discuss Steven Kwan's position change in spring training. 01:50 - Browns Quarterback Dilemma 10:05 - Maurice Calls Out Lima 15:55 - James Harden's Cavs Impact 24:05 - Todd Monken's Track Record 28:28 - Steven Kwan Position Shift 33:51 - Shortening The NBA Season 36:20 - NBA Marketing Gone Wild

Host Grant Mona breaks down a massive Sunday in Los Angeles, featuring a statement win for the Lakers and a critical look at the Clippers' identity as they enter the final stretch of the 2025–26 season. Segment One: Lakers Slam the Door on the Knicks The Los Angeles Lakers took down the New York Knicks 110–97 in an afternoon showdown at Crypto.com Arena. Grant reacts to Luka Dončić's masterful 27-point, 10-rebound double-double, outshining Jalen Brunson in a clash of former teammates. We hear from JJ Redick on how the team's defense—anchored by Deandre Ayton—held New York to just 49 points in the second half. Plus, locker room audio from Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura as the Lakers move to 39–25, winning five of their last six. Segment Two: The State of the Clippers With roughly 20 games left, Grant takes the temperature of the Los Angeles Clippers. After a dismal 6–21 start to the season, Tyronn Lue's squad has fought back to the 9th seed in the West (31–32). Grant analyzes the "new-look" roster following the blockbuster Darius Garland trade and the departure of Ivica Zubac. Is the high-variance offense centered around Kawhi Leonard and Garland enough to avoid the Play-In tournament? We look at the remaining schedule and whether Lue's "35–20 the rest of the way" goal is still within reach. 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.

Host Grant Mona breaks down a massive 24 hours for Los Angeles sports, from a clinical blowout at the Intuit Dome to a blockbuster trade that has the Rams officially back in "all-in" mode. Segment One: Clippers Coast Past the Pacers The Los Angeles Clippers secured their third straight win on Wednesday night, dismantling the Indiana Pacers 130–107. Grant dives into the postgame audio from Kawhi Leonard, who put up an efficient 29 points, and Darius Garland, who looked right at home in his first game in front of the LA crowd with 12 points and a handful of flashy assists. We also hear from Tyronn Lue on the team's defensive intensity and the historic moment for Norchad Omier, who became the first Nicaraguan to score in an NBA game. Segment Two: Before the McDuffie Megadeal In a look back at the calm before the storm, we revisit Rams GM Les Snead's comments from the NFL Combine regarding his offseason strategy. Snead discusses his "macro philosophy" of using free agency to fill roster holes so the team isn't "desperate in the draft." Grant analyzes these quotes in the context of Wednesday's shocking trade for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie. How did Snead's hint about "addressing the secondary" turn into a blockbuster deal involving the No. 29 overall pick? We break down the masterplan to maximize Matthew Stafford's window. 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.

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about these exciting new look Clippers, now with Darius Garland. The guys hand out some medals, talk about Yanic's unfortunate injury, and look ahead to the rest of this jam packed March that'll determine where LAC finishes in the pack out west.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' shift in identity and whether the team has finally moved past its reputation for being soft. They compare the physical presence of James Harden to Darius Garland's slight frame and discuss the implications of Shedeur Sanders gifting Todd Monken a porcelain horse.

Lima and Ken question whether the Cleveland Cavaliers have finally shed their "soft" reputation following a gritty win over the Pistons. They compare the physical presence of James Harden to Darius Garland and discuss the emergence of rookie Jalen Tyson. Additionally, they explore the peculiar porcelain horse gift Shedeur Sanders gave to Todd Monken.

2-0 to start the hell-month, nice! Adam and Chuck talk Darius Garland's debut for the Clippers, starting March 2-0, and preview the Clippers vs Pacers game

It's a loaded Tuesday edition of The Sporting Tribune Today! Host Grant Mona reacts to a wild night for LA basketball and gets you caught up on the latest from Rams camp as the NFL offseason shifts into high gear. Segment One: Sean McVay's New-Look Rams Fresh off the NFL Scouting Combine, Rams head coach Sean McVay addresses the media regarding the team's finalized 2026 coaching staff and their approach to the upcoming free agency period. McVay breaks down the "intriguing" hire of Kliff Kingsbury as Assistant Head Coach and the return of Super Bowl champions Robert Woods and Brian Allen to the sidelines. Plus, Grant discusses McVay's desire to bring back backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo and the challenge of navigating a secondary filled with pending free agents. Segment Two: SoCal Hoop Sweep A double-header of NBA reaction. First, we head to Crypto.com Arena to hear from JJ Redick ahead of the Lakers' 110–101 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Redick discusses the evolution of the Lakers' offense around Luka Dončić and the need for consistency as they hunt for a top-six seed. Then, we flip the script to San Francisco, where Tyronn Lue reflects on the Clippers' massive 17-point comeback win against the Warriors. Lue shares his thoughts on Darius Garland's debut and how the team's defensive adjustments stifled Golden State in the second half. 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.

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

Darius Garland's first game in Miami? Tarik Skubal quitting on team USA? Does Miami (OH) have to go undefeated? And Michael Jordan did something that could affect LeBron's legacy! Ken and Lima bring in producer John for About Last Night!

'Twas a glorious Monday indeed! We don't get to rejoice all too often during a long NBA season, but on Monday we got good news on THREE star level players, with Giannis and Darius Garland making their returns/debuts and Trae Young being ruled in for later this week! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Google Sheet with Ranks, Weekly Streaming Schedule Charts & Injury Replacement Adds FREE! https://bit.ly/3XrAdEW Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XiUzQK Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ACCHYe Float on over to the new Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page to watch videos from the network's top talent: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Dan and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt Podcast logo by https://twitter.com/freekeepoints Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Grant Mona for a special postgame edition of The Sporting Tribune Today as he breaks down a wild Monday night at Chase Center. The Los Angeles Clippers looked dead in the water, trailing by 17 points, before mounting a massive second-half surge to stun the Golden State Warriors 114–101. Grant dives into the long-awaited debut of Darius Garland, who finally suited up in Clippers threads after being acquired from Cleveland for James Harden last month. Garland shook off some early rust and a scary second-quarter collision with Moses Moody to finish with 12 points, providing a spark that helped ignite the comeback. Segment Highlights: The Kawhi Factor: How Kawhi Leonard's 23 points and steady hand anchored the rally while the Warriors struggled without an injured Stephen Curry. Garland's First Impression: Grant analyzes how Garland's speed and playmaking fit into Ty Lue's system and what his presence means for the Clippers' playoff ceiling. A Tale of Two Halves: A look at the defensive adjustments that held Golden State to just 36 points in the paint while the Clippers' bench, led by Kris Dunn, dominated the fourth quarter. 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.

Darius Garland debuts for the Clippers as they roll through the Golden State Warriors. The Forum talks about the youth movement on the squad and possibly changing the tune on Kawhi. 

It's franchise tag deadline day here on AWadd Radio as the NFL has it's first of many major deadlines for this offseason. Despite all the noise AWadd opens the show the same as always with a hop, skip and a jump around the world of sports when we open up the sports app! Today on the sports app, a night of returns and speculation in the NBA with Giannis and Darius Garland returning to the hardwood, conference tournaments begin in college basketball as the Big 12 and ACC titles are claimed! Michael Phillips joins the show for the daily crosstalk with AWadd. It's senior night at VCU as Barry Evans and Bam Tracey will be honored at the Stu as they look toward Pittsburgh next week. Plus what teams could be sleepers at the tournament next week? The Rooster, Chris Russell, joins the show to go all around the world of free agency with a couple of guys that the Commanders may think about targeting or bringing back. What are his thoughts on bringing in Trey Hendrickson or even trading for Maxx Crosby as the Commanders move further into the offseason! Every week on AWadd Radio we bring you up to the minute coverage of the in state basketball with Chance to Dance. The Sun Belt's gauntlet style tournament begins today and ODU looks to make a magical run that would require 7 wins in 7 days to make the tournament. Can they get it done plus a look around the other low major tournaments starting this week! Tune in LIVE every weekday from 12-3 PM everywhere on the Audacy app and locally at 910 the fan and 105.1 FM for more AWadd Radio!!

NBC play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle joins Greg Silver & Carlos Ramirez ahead of tonight's Warriors vs Clippers matchup at Chase Center. They dive into Darius Garland's anticipated Clippers debut and the Warriors' struggles without Steph Curry. Noah shares his insights on how the absence of top players affects the team's style and the importance of developing young players like the Warriors' newly paid Gui Santos. They also discuss the issue of tanking in the NBA and potential solutions, including reversing the lottery odds to incentivize teams to compete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle joins Greg Silver & Carlos Ramirez ahead of tonight's Warriors vs Clippers matchup at Chase Center. They dive into Darius Garland's anticipated Clippers debut and the Warriors' struggles without Steph Curry. Noah shares his insights on how the absence of top players affects the team's style and the importance of developing young players like the Warriors' newly paid Gui Santos. They also discuss the issue of tanking in the NBA and potential solutions, including reversing the lottery odds to incentivize teams to compete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights: The Cavaliers' loss to a shorthanded OKC team is seen as a mid-season warning about the team's focus and potential matchup issues rather than a cause for major alarm. The Allen-Mobley frontcourt combination continues to raise questions about its effectiveness, particularly against quick, physical teams, suggesting their minutes may need to be staggered. A discussion on Evan Mobley's role suggests he should focus on defense rather than being a primary creator, with a potential trade being considered if the team falters in the playoffs. Host Terry Pluto has reversed his initial opposition to the James Harden trade after learning the severity of Darius Garland's lingering injury, now valuing Harden's durability. Recent acquisitions are expected to provide the Cavaliers with a needed injection of toughness and defensive intensity. Speculation about another LeBron James return to Cleveland is dismissed as premature and unlikely, especially given the James Harden trade and James's current career stage. The Browns plan a "targeted aggression" strategy in free agency, prioritizing veteran additions to their depleted offensive line. It is suggested the Browns should use at least two of their top 70 draft picks to rebuild the offensive line, with a specific focus on drafting a long-term center. Why new Browns Defensive Coordinator Mike Rutenberg's success will depend on his ability to earn the respect of and effectively manage veteran stars like Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward. The signing of slugger Reese Hoskins is seen as a "vintage Guardians" move, addressing a major need for right-handed power on a value deal. Steven Kwan's elite instincts may help him succeed in the more demanding position in center. It is argued that Major League Baseball, not the Guardians, should bear the financial responsibility for Emmanuel Clase's salary while his legal situation is managed by the league. Terry's statistical review of prospects suggests Chase DeLauter is more prepared for a major league opportunity than Travis Bazzana, emphasizing performance over draft position. José Ramírez's clubhouse leadership is highlighted through an anecdote where he publicly boosted a teammate's confidence, reinforcing his role as the team's heart. The podcast ends with a nostalgic discussion on classic sports board games, highlighting how they cultivated imagination and a connection to sports in a pre-digital era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz weighs in on the James Harden trade and the Cavs potential in the playoff run.

Are the Lakers pretenders or contenders? Arash Markazi and Grant Mona are joined by Mykell Mathieu to break down a packed week in Los Angeles sports. In Segment 1, the guys hold nothing back while dissecting the Lakers' brutal 111-89 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena. Despite solid scoring nights from Luka Dončić and LeBron James, the Lakers were outhustled and outplayed by Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard. The crew discusses the harsh criticism surrounding the team's effort and whether this roster truly has what it takes to compete for a championship this season. In Segment 2, the conversation shifts to the other side of LA. The Clippers shook up the NBA at the trade deadline, shipping out James Harden and defensive anchor Ivica Zubac to get younger with Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin. Arash, Grant, and Mykell debate if this was a necessary reset or a massive mistake that leaves Kawhi Leonard on an island for the rest of the season. Finally, we wrap up with the boys in blue! Baseball is officially back, and we've got all the updates from Dodgers Spring Training in Glendale—from Shohei Ohtani throwing live bullpens to the newest additions making an immediate impact. 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.

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about a tough 3 games in 4 nights stretch of basketball that all came down to the final shot. The Clippers, still without Darius Garland and without John Collins for half of these games, stumbled to 1-2 after an initial exhilirating game against Denver. The guys hand out medals, talk about how the Clippers are keeping close and just what they're missing not having Garland. They also talk a bit about Yanic's play in this last game against Orlando.

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Bob Finnan joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about the expectations for the Cavaliers into the second half of the season, whether or not they have a legitimate shot at the NBA title, and what he thinks of the Cavaliers acquiring James Harden in exchange for Darius Garland. He talked about Harden's future in Cleveland and why he doesn't expect the veteran to be on the Cavs beyond this season.

Joe Vardon joined Ken and Anthony to share his insight on LeBron James, whether or not he thinks the Akron native will retire, and why he thinks Cleveland makes the most sense for him if he doesn't. He also discussed whether or not the Cavaliers have a path to the number one seed in the East, why it doesn't matter, and the optimism surrounding the team this season as they make a push for the post season. He also talked about how the rest of the league reacted to the Cavaliers trading Darius Garland in exchange for James Harden.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about another character win for these short-handed Clippers, this time in Houston. The guys talk about what they saw from Bennedict Mathurin's early returns, and how these defense-first Clippers have still managed to be a delight. Then, they talk a little bit about Chris Paul's retirement, and the excitement behind the eventual coming of Darius Garland.

Nick Wilson calls in to Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to clarify some of his Cavaliers takes and uses the opportunity to argue on their opposing takes when it comes to the James Harden trade.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by Sam B. Albuquerque (@sambalbuquerque) to break down a busy trade deadline. First, Kevin puts on his homer hat though and breaks down Paul George's 25 game suspension and the Sixers trading Jared McCain to OKC. Why Kevin and Sam think the PG suspension is not the end of the world, but why the McCain trade is a disaster. After the break, Jaren Jackson Jr. is officially shut down for the season after being traded to the Jazz. What this signals for a Grizzlies rebuild and a larger tanking race signal from Utah. Plus, why Utah came out of left to make this move. Next, Anthony Davis is headed to Washington to team up with Trae Young and the new look Wizards. Does this move make sense now? Then, a major swap between the Clippers and Cavaliers as James Harden and Darius Garland swap places. Why the Clippers made this move despite a turn around and if this makes the Cavaliers true contenders. Plus, a few quick hitters with the Bulls and red hot Hornets making moves. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

In this latest episode of the Big Shot Bob Podcast, hosts Robert Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners dive headfirst into an action-packed discussion on the latest happenings in the NBA. The episode kicks off with a talk about a recent intense NBA brawl that saw Isaiah Stewart and several others facing suspensions. The guys share their thoughts on NBA fights, how the league's image has been cleaned up over the years, and the implications for the involved teams, particularly focusing on the Pistons' evolving identity as the 'bad boys' of the modern era. They also discuss the dramatic aftermath and the culture of physical play in today's NBA compared to previous generations.   Next, the crew delves into the NBA trade deadline aftermath, dissecting major trades such as James Harden's move to the Cavaliers and Darius Garland going to the Clippers. They analyze the impact of these trades on both teams in the short and long term. The conversation also covers other notable trades like Jonathan Kuminga's trade to the Hawks and Anthony Davis's surprising move to the Wizards. Amidst the trade-talk, there's speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and the possibility of him leaving the Bucks. The episode also touches on the Jazz's recent decisions, emphasizing their apparent push for tanking and the broader implications for the team and the league.   The podcast isn't just limited to NBA drama; it also discusses the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend, announcing participants for the Slam Dunk Contest and the Three-Point Contest. There's excitement about Damian Lillard's return to the three-point contest and the prospects of other sharp shooters. Additionally, the hosts celebrate the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory while sharing personal anecdotes from their Super Bowl weekend, including Robert Horry's surprising visit to Michael Bay's house. The episode wraps up with a lively game of Shootout, where the hosts test their knowledge on NBA Finals MVPs and teams that have never won a Super Bowl.   00:00 Introduction and Podcast Kickoff 01:22 NBA Brawl Breakdown 08:05 NBA Trade Deadline Aftermath 09:03 Giannis Trade Speculations 10:24 James Harden Trade Analysis 14:57 LeBron James' Future 23:14 Anthony Davis to the Wizards 29:51 Utah Jazz Tanking Strategy 36:32 Shaq's Controversial Comments and Jazz's Tanking Strategy 37:48 All Star Weekend Highlights and Predictions 40:07 NBA Standings and Ketamine Controversy 42:12 Super Bowl Recap and Michael Bay's Party 49:41 Big Shot of the Week: Heroic 13-Year-Old Saves Family 51:52 Shootout Game

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Cavaliers from during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. Breaking down the Cavs' blockbuster acquisition of perennial All-Star James Harden in exchange for Darius Garland. What it means for the team moving forward, and responding to those who don't like the move.

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to give their reactions to a busy trade deadline day. They start with Giannis and Ja staying put before discussing the recent big trades of Ivica Zubac, James Harden, Darius Garland, Anthony Davis, and Jaren Jackson Jr. Then they touch on a handful of other trades that caught their eye. (00:00) Intro (3:08) No trades for Giannis and Ja (5:42) Zubac to the Pacers (17:15) Harden-Garland trade (25:39) FanDuel Ad break (26:30) Anthony Davis to the Wizards (44:40) Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz (58:25) Other intriguing trades Check out Rob's piece on the Anthony Davis trade here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Real Ones crew reacts to Jaren Jackson Jr. moving to the Jazz and signaling the end of an era for Memphis. Then, Raja joins to dive into the wildest breakout stories of the week—including a drug-testing saga that immediately shoots to the top of the rankings—plus big questions around James Harden, Giannis, and the inevitable end-game conversations surrounding LeBron. (0:00:00) Intro (1:14) Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade (23:38) FanDuel ad break (25:20) James Harden Trade Request (54:12) Giannis  (1:03:57) Mailbag *Programming note: This episode was recorded before the Los Angeles Clippers traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second -round pick.* Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia and Steve Ahlman Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild day of NBA trades including the blockbuster deal sending James Harden to the Cavs and Darius Garland to the Clippers. Next, the guys break down Jaren Jackson Jr. getting traded to Utah discussing what it means for the future of the Jazz and what it may signal for Ja Morant's future in Memphis. Next, we tackle an interesting set of moves by the Bulls and wonder what the vision is moving forward. Finally, will Minnesota get better this week or are they in a money saving mode? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes urge you to be more thorough when trying to read the tea leaves about Giannis' future. Is the Paul George suspension actually beneficial to the 76ers? We explain the creative accounting involved before we are interrupted by BREAKING NEWS that Jaren Jackson Junior is now a Jazz. Finally, Truth Teller Law Murray of The Athletic takes us behind the curtain on the circumstances and timeline of events that led to the abrupt trade of James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland. Giannis, take notes, this is how it's done. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

UnSportsmanLike is LIVE from San Francisco for Super Bowl LX! Evan, Canty, & Michelle try to make sense of a blockbuster deal that saw the Clippers send James Harden to the Cavaliers for Darius Garland. Why did Todd Monken take shots at Jim Schwartz in his opening press conference with the Browns? We check in on Drake Maye's injured shoulder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about James Harden getting traded to the Cavaliers and claiming the he didn't ask for an exit from the Clippers, if Harden on the Cavs pushes Cleveland higher in the pecking order of the East, why Cleveland was willing to trade Darius Garland, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about how the Pro Bowl was outclassed by the Westminster Dog Show, James Harden getting traded to the Cavaliers for Darius Garland, Maller to the Third Degree, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UnSportsmanLike is LIVE from San Francisco for Super Bowl LX! Evan, Canty, & Michelle try to make sense of a blockbuster deal that saw the Clippers send James Harden to the Cavaliers for Darius Garland. Why did Todd Monken take shots at Jim Schwartz in his opening press conference with the Browns? We check in on Drake Maye's injured shoulder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco where Rich weighs in on the Seahawks vs Patriots rematch storyline and how the two teams are much different from that last time they faced each other in Super Bowl XLIX in 2015. Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Rich discuss his playing future after 15 years in the NFL, Mike Tomlin walking away after 19 years as Pittsburgh's head coach, if 4-time MVP Aaron Rodgers could return for another season, the keys to who wins Super Bowl LX, and more. TJ reacts to James Harden's trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and reveals what the deal means for his Clippers fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JLR was late. Coffee taste test controversy. Update to the jewelry store robbery because people upset how a police officer treated one of the suspects while he was being arrested. Cavs trade Darius Garland. 

JLR was late. Coffee taste test controversy. Update to the jewelry store robbery because people upset how a police officer treated one of the suspects while he was being arrested. Cavs trade Darius Garland. Duji wants to burp her house. TMZ claims to have received a ransom note in regard to Savannah Guthrie's mother. Rover always wanted a Doberman Pinscher. Cancer charity stunt during the NHL Stadium Series at Tampa Bay receives scrutiny from onlookers. A boxing match left one man bald. Allegations of a bed bug seen on the AC unit Tomas brought home. Native American tribe, Tongva, claims to own the land Billie Eilish's home sits on. Does Snitzer's wife have access to his crypto wallet? Has JLR sent out invites for his annual pooper bowl party? The Yarbow is out of commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JLR was late. Coffee taste test controversy. Update to the jewelry store robbery because people upset how a police officer treated one of the suspects while he was being arrested. Cavs trade Darius Garland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JLR was late. Coffee taste test controversy. Update to the jewelry store robbery because people upset how a police officer treated one of the suspects while he was being arrested. Cavs trade Darius Garland. Duji wants to burp her house. TMZ claims to have received a ransom note in regard to Savannah Guthrie's mother. Rover always wanted a Doberman Pinscher. Cancer charity stunt during the NHL Stadium Series at Tampa Bay receives scrutiny from onlookers. A boxing match left one man bald. Allegations of a bed bug seen on the AC unit Tomas brought home. Native American tribe, Tongva, claims to own the land Billie Eilish's home sits on. Does Snitzer's wife have access to his crypto wallet? Has JLR sent out invites for his annual pooper bowl party? The Yarbow is out of commission. 

Ben Maller talks about trade rumors involving Clippers G James Harden, a proposed trade of Harden to the Cavs and Darius Garland to the Clippers, the latest on the Greek Freak trade radar, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.