Podcast appearances and mentions of dave mcmenamin

NBA Offseason, Free Agent LeBron, Kessler in LA + more

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to interesting reporting from Portland and commentary from Adam Silver's press conference as it relates to the future of the Blazers before talking the league's investigation into the Gary Trent Jr. contract with the Bucks. Then ESPN's Dave McMenamin joins from Fanatics Fest to break down what we learned from LeBron James' various appearances today, discuss when we will get his decision and some interesting stories from his Heat days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to interesting reporting from Portland and commentary from Adam Silver's press conference as it relates to the future of the Blazers before talking the league's investigation into the Gary Trent Jr. contract with the Bucks. Then ESPN's Dave McMenamin joins from Fanatics Fest to break down what we learned from LeBron James' various appearances today, discuss when we will get his decision and some interesting stories from his Heat days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spike and Fritz explore the potential locker room dynamics if LeBron James joins the 76ers alongside Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown. They review fan poll results regarding team leadership and analyze Dave McMenamin's report on player recruitment. The discussion also covers a 2000s comedy movie bracket and a proposal to move Aaron Nola to the Phillies' bullpen. 01:25 - 530 Creed Kid Fans 03:19 - LeBron To Sixers Debate 09:51 - Dave McMenamin Report Analysis 17:17 - 2000s Comedy Movie Bracket 23:23 - Aaron Nola Bullpen Debate

ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Rich break down the latest in LeBron James' free agency including which teams and which players are going full-court press on the 4-time NBA champion, the timeline for LBJ's big decision, his top takeaways from the NBA Summer League, and more. (3:27)  Rich power ranks the top ten quarterbacks in the NFL among Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and others.  (22:30)   Rich previews the Cardinals' season with the top 4 questions facing Arizona heading into NFL training camps. (37:38)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WIP Morning Team continues to talk about the possibility of LeBron James signing with the Sixers now that the newest reports from Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin keep them at the top of destinations for the former Lakers star.

(0:00-19:57) Reaction to Sixers Fans voice memos(20:10-26:32) Ask me anything with Amy Fadool(26:45-41:37) ESPN's Dave McMenamin Joins The ShowPlease 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.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly'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.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas analyze reports from Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin regarding LeBron James' potential interest in Philadelphia. They debate if the superstar would prefer a 'cozy' return to Cleveland or the high-pressure environment of the Sixers. The discussion shifts to whether Don Mattingly should remain the Phillies' manager and a tangent about the lack of seasoning in Whole Foods' prepared food. 01:34 - LeBron James Free Agency 05:13 - Whole Foods Seasoning Rant 12:24 - Miami Heat Culture Debate 14:09 - Don Mattingly Manager Tag 15:56 - Hugh's Clues Trivia

Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland are joined by Dave McMenamin to discuss the recent Lakers moves and LeBron James. Another guest joins the show, Dr. Klapper, for a new ‘Klapper Vision!' Breaking news: the Lakers have made another roster move! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Ken and Lima rank the Cavs fourth in the East behind the Knicks, Celtics and Raptors, calling it a "desperate move" made only in hopes that LeBron and Jaylen Brown's addition changes the equation. They highlight competing takes from two respected reporters, with Dave McMenamin suggesting the tea leaves point to LeBron coming home to Cleveland, while Terry Pluto argues a return at 41 alongside an aging James Harden risks tarnishing his legacy if it doesn't produce another title. Ken firmly disagrees with Pluto, arguing there's no scenario where one final season in Cleveland undoes the goodwill from 2016, especially since a LeBron return would clearly be a farewell run with no lingering "what's next" drama.

Spencer German and Jonathan Peterlin discuss the growing rumors surrounding LeBron James' potential departure from the Lakers and a possible return to Cleveland. They analyze reports from Dave McMenamin regarding LeBron's inner circle and debate the Cleveland Browns being named off-season winners by The Athletic. 01:01 - LeBron's Free Agency Decision 05:18 - McMenamin on Cavs Interest 11:59 - Browns Offseason Winner Debate

Breaking news!! ESPN's Shams Charania reports that LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere. The guys react to the news for over two hours - and check in with Sedano, Dave McMenamin and Mike Trudell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken makes the case that the 2016 championship set an almost unfair standard that now makes both the current Cavs and the Guardians feel insufficient to fans, even though 25 other NBA franchises would trade places with Cleveland in a heartbeat. The LeBron conversation takes center stage, with Ken arguing that a return to Cleveland carries an unspoken implication that it would be his final season, and he's not convinced LeBron is ready to make that admission. Dave McMenamin's weekend appearance on the Fan left a small door open, but Ken sees LA as the more likely destination precisely because it lets LeBron avoid confronting his own basketball mortality. Ken closes by noting the cruel irony that if this turns out to be LeBron's last year, finishing it in LA with a fan base that's already taking him for granted would be a far worse ending than coming home.

Andy Baskin and Daryl Ruiter analyze the likelihood of a third LeBron James stint in Cleveland after Dave McMenamin's latest reporting. They contrast the fan reception in Los Angeles versus Northeast Ohio and examine the salary cap implications for the Cavaliers front office. 01:09 - Firestone Country Club Memories 04:23 - LeBron James Future Rumors 09:38 - LeBron's Return History Comparison

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Parade day! Orange and blue has taken over New York City and we've got ALL the sights and sounds from a celebration 53 years in the making...Think the top of next week's draft is already set? Think again! Our insiders reveal TWO prospects that have front office execs buzzing...And... The Luka era is here and now the Lakers need the pieces around him. Dave McMenamin breaks down the search for a center and the massive decisions facing LA this summer. NBA Today starts right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Finals, Knicks Comeback Win/3-1 Series Lead + more

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Dan, Amin and Izzy go behind the scenes of LeBron's loyalty, from Pat Riley's frustration to LeBron's Vegas hotel room and the Cavs' huddle in Game Seven. More from "The Step Back": Episode 1: The Chosen One Episode 2: The Decision Don't miss an episode — subscribe here Homework for this episode: "I'm Coming Home" by LeBron James, as told to Lee Jenkins (Sports Illustrated, 2014) - https://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers "Return of the King" by Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin (2018) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/return-of-the-king-lebron-james-the-cleveland-cavaliers-and-the-greatest-comeback-in-nba-history-brian-windhorst/9390251 Homework for next week's episode: "LeBron: The Sequel" by Pablo Torre (ESPN The Magazine, 2017) - https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/18686205/the-second-chapter-lebron-james-career Optional homework for next week's episode: "LeBron, Inc." by Brian Windhorst (2018) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/lebron-inc-the-making-of-a-billion-dollar-athlete-brian-windhorst/7395291 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on 92.3 The Fan, Dave McMenamin, Danny Green, and Jonathan Macri break down exactly what the Cavs need to do to fight their way back into the series. Plus, Mary Kay Cabot joins the show for a Browns OTA check-in to address the mounting quarterback questions and those buzzing Myles Garrett trade rumors.

This week on 92.3 The Fan, Dave McMenamin, Danny Green, and Jonathan Macri break down exactly what the Cavs need to do to fight their way back into the series. Plus, Mary Kay Cabot joins the show for a Browns OTA check-in to address the mounting quarterback questions and those buzzing Myles Garrett trade rumors.

This week on 92.3 The Fan, Dave McMenamin, Danny Green, and Jonathan Macri break down exactly what the Cavs need to do to fight their way back into the series. Plus, Mary Kay Cabot joins the show for a Browns OTA check-in to address the mounting quarterback questions and those buzzing Myles Garrett trade rumors.

Dave McMenamin joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to discuss the Cavaliers' current struggles against the Knicks and potential defensive adjustments. They explore the feasibility of a LeBron James return to Cleveland and take listener calls during the Coming in Hot segment. 01:50 - Club Spending and Salaries 06:16 - Critique of Kenny Atkinson 10:00 - Respect for Jalen Brunson 14:46 - Interview with Dave McMenamin 21:20 - LeBron's Free Agency Outlook 25:45 - Cavs Game Three Odds 32:05 - Coming in Hot Segment

Dave McMenamin joins to analyze the Cavaliers' performance against the Knicks and whether the team can overcome a 2-0 deficit. They discuss rotation strategies regarding Josh Hart, the impact of Jalen Brunson, and the potential off-season moves for LeBron James. The discussion also touches on Donovan Mitchell's health and the team's expensive roster construction.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin react to Dave McMenamin's article on the Cavaliers' reaction to Jason Kidd's firing leads to a discussion about the team's current mindset. They critique Kenny Atkinson's coaching performance and handle caller feedback regarding late-game strategy and player rotations. 01:00 - Cavs Rebuild Article 05:43 - Kenny Atkinson Criticism 12:48 - Todd From Akron

As our exclusive new series on LeBron's legacy continues, Dan, Amin and Izzy re-live the awkward silence — and alternate history — of a made-for-TV moment that altered the course of Miami sports and player empowerment forever. More from "The Step Back": Episode 1: The Chosen One Don't miss an episode — subscribe here Homework for this episode: "The Decision" (ESPN, 2010) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4 Homework for next week's episode: "I'm Coming Home" by LeBron James, as told to Lee Jenkins (Sports Illustrated, 2014) - https://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers Optional homework for next week's episode: "Return of the King" by Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin (2018) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/return-of-the-king-lebron-james-the-cleveland-cavaliers-and-the-greatest-comeback-in-nba-history-brian-windhorst/9390251 Encouraged homework for next month's season finale: "There's Always This Year" by Hanif Abdurraqib (2025) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/there-s-always-this-year-on-basketball-and-ascension-hanif-abdurraqib/20204172 From our guest: "Talking to GOATs: The Moments You Remember and the Stories You Never Heard" - https://www.talkingtogoats.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave McMenamin told a story on the Rich Eisen show that highlighted why LeBron is disgruntled with the Lakers. Could they end up coming back together, or do they need to break up? Then, ESPN NFL Analyst Damien Woody joins the show to talk about the NFL schedule release. Plus, 3x Pro Bowler Kyle Long stops by to talk about the NFC North, and give dating advice to Producer Pat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave McMenamin told a story on the Rich Eisen show that highlighted why LeBron is disgruntled with the Lakers. Could they end up coming back together, or do they need to break up? Then, ESPN NFL Analyst Damien Woody joins the show to talk about the NFL schedule release. Plus, 3x Pro Bowler Kyle Long stops by to talk about the NFC North, and give dating advice to Producer Pat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start the show off with Kap pointing out how Dave McMenamin was all over TV and radio yesterday talking about his LeBron story. Kap and Morales make fun of LeBron for “having hurt feelings” and think it's ridiculous. Sedano disagrees with Kap and Morales about their take on LeBron feeling underappreciated by the Lakers, and he teases why there's more to it than what's out there. Sedano argued the LeBron leaving without showering moment wasn't the whole story - it was the straw that broke the camel's back! Michelle Smallmon from Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio stopped by and got into a very heated debate about whether the Lakers SHOULD kowtow to LeBron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE FARR SIDE. D'Marco tells a story on how he got into an argument with a guy at the gym. More with Dave McMenamin and the article that came out with LeBron James. The Dodgers have not been good as of late and Shohei Ohtani had his 1st homerun since the past couple of weeks. Travis lists them as not fun to watch right now. Producer Deondre's NBA playoff roundup. TIP OR NO TIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start the show off with some super cross talk with Mason & Ireland. The guys are both in studio. There are more news surrounded by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin wrote an article on how difficult this off-season is going to be for LeBron and the Lakers. In the article there are reports that LeBron felt disrespected after not receiving a game ball after having the most wins as a player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Skip Bayless Nearly Comes to Blows With Brandon Jennings on Gil's Arena Over LeBron James Debate, Stephen Jackson and Joy Taylor Expose Shannon Sharpe, Old Kobe and Jordan Tweets Resurface, and Dave McMenamin Reveals Wild Lakers Game Ball Story Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Braves first to 30 wins! RedZone - NFL Schedule release day LeBron James got his feelings hurt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich weighs in on the San Francisco 49ers' brutal travel schedule next season that will see the Niners fly a combined 38,105 miles, and offers up a tongue-in-cheek recommendation for what movies and TV shows they should binge in-flight. ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Rich break down LeBron James' tenuous relationship with the Lakers' front office and what it would take for him to return to Los Angeles, how L.A.'s roster could look dramatically different next season, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland continue with the phones for bonus Sports Graffiti! Has Wemby made more NBA Playoff history? What team has the best betting odds to land LBJ next season? The guys are joined by Dave McMenamin! Dave talks about his article from this morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason and Ireland start the show today with an article from Dave McMenamin involving the Lakers and LeBron James. Is the LeBron era over with the Lakers or will he be back next season? Would LBJ be a Hall of Famer if you only looked at his eight seasons in Los Angeles? The guys dive a little into the Dodgers and their current slide. Does Yamamoto just need a little rest? Ice Breakers! The guys talk about the passing and impact of Jason Collins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys kicked off the hour with birthdays for Darius Rucker and Dennis Rodman - with a funny story about Sedano's viral moment with him. They pivot to the big story: Dave McMenamin's ESPN piece on LeBron feeling disrespected by the Lakers organization. Kap honed in on the key anecdote from Dave's piece - the night LeBron broke the all-time wins record, Rob Pelinka gave the game ball to JJ Redick for his 100th coaching win instead, leaving LeBron feeling taken for granted. Brian Windhorst joins the guys live and said both sides are waiting for the other to move first - the Lakers want LeBron to come back on a team-friendly deal, LeBron wants to hear a real offer that shows they actually want him, and right now nobody's blinking. Windy tries to dissect exactly what a realistic LeBron contract even looks like and whether the Lakers can afford to keep all three guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How many moves would the Lakers have to make to close the gap with OKC? Berg says that based on the reports that Luka wants Austin Reaves back, looking at the rest of the team, they're basically running it back. The crew gets into the nitty gritty of the Lakers roster and goes through each player not under contract next year and whether they should bring them back. They get back to what Dave McMenamin said yesterday about how it doesn't necessarily have to be LeBron vs Austin coming back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys take a look at the salary cap and whether keeping both Luka and LeBron next year would make sense. Is Reaves worth a max deal? ESPN's Dave McMenamin joins the show and gets more into the LeBron/Reaves convo and what HE thinks the Lakers should do - and what he thinks they might do. Does he think AR has earned a max deal. The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey asks the guys about the Brewers putting CC Sabathia in their Wall of Honor, despite only making 17 starts for them, and Browns QB Shedeur Sanders lending his Maybach to a pair of Cleveland-area high school seniors going to prom. Kap's Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage is about his son Justin's birthday and his kids' lives going fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 hours removed from the NBA Draft lottery, who are the biggest winners...and the biggest losers? FULL reaction as we check in with our crew in Chicago...Danny Green talks Pistons-Cavs...Did Cleveland figure something out in their game 3 win?...Or was it just some good ole fashioned home cookin'? Can LA stay alive? A live report with our Lakers insider Dave McMenamin on LeBron's mindset heading into tonight's game is minutes away! Warriors fans got some pretty... pretty... pretty good news over the weekend... Why Steve Kerr decided to hold off on a "big goodbye"... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason and Su'a Cravens are LIVE from the Pechanga Charity Golf Tournament! Time for Sports Graffiti! Take a listen to the Marlins closer talking about what ‘Dry Humps' means in baseball. The crew is joined by Dave McMenamin live from OKC! Are there any updates on Luka and now Vanderbilt? Another guest joins the show, Anthony O'Leary, from Voices for Children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to LeBron James' interview with Dave McMenamin in which he reflects on his relationship with Michael Jordan, or lack thereof. Later, Nick debates how Nikola Jokic's legacy is affected by the Denver Nuggets' matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs. Are Joker and Giannis closer in all-time rankings than most people think? Next, Nick reacts to Kevin Durant failing to show up to Game 3 to support his Houston Rockets against LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. What went wrong for KD in Houston? And where will we see Durant go next? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Dave McMenamin's ESPN interview with LeBron James, detailing his relationship with Michael Jordan, continued problems from a 2021 injury with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his life after basketball as he finishes his 23rd NBA season. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sedano goes through the potential scenarios if the Lakers have to come back for a Game 7 - and the crew gives their thoughts on how that might end. The guys go through LeBron's worst playoff rosters and debate if this current one is just as bad - or worse. ESPN's Dave Mcmenamin stops by and gives credence to Kap's theory about Houston being better without KD. Plus, Sedano asks him what approach do they have to take in Game 6 with AR playing again. The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey asks the guys if they would ever do a “Groupon Surprise Vacation” on the cheap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey is live from ESPN Cleveland, and she talks a little Cavs after they went up 2-0 on the Raptors last night. She tells the guys about the new ESPN Jeopardy show coming out this summer and asks if they would be good contestants. Kap's Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage is about Tim Cook retiring from Apple. The elusive Dave McMenamin from ESPN  joins the show and says he's only elusive because he's not really a morning guy, then Kap asks him about his morning routine. They shift gears to the Lakers and what he's hearing about Luka, Austin Reaves and KD in regards to their injuries. Can Deandre sustain the high level of play he showed in Game 1? Or will Kap's optimism about him be  short-lived? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss some coaches expressing frustration with the whistle Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been getting. Then, the guys tackle Mark Cuban's comments on his biggest regret with selling the Mavericks. Next, ESPN's Dave McMenamin joins to break down LeBron's future including where he may play next season. Finally, we dish out the Cojones Factor Player of the Month and give a shoutout for an important cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices