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Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into key takeaways from Summer League and how Derik Queen's wrist injury changes the outlook for the Pelicans heading into training camp.
0:00 ... Show Open ... Ross welcomes the panel and makes his dedication of show #166 to Jonathan Kuminga and Russell Westbrook who both shot just 66% from the free throw line last season. Bruce registers his disappointment with Ross's choice and suggests someone else. 1:54 ... The Charlotte Hornets are the NBA Summer League Champions ... Rookie Kon Knueppel led the way for the Hornets and we all learned the proper pronounciation of his first and last name. The future looks promising for the Hornets after a string of losing seasons, but health will be a huge issue for the "Bugs." 7:53 ... Bruce wants to give some love to Bronny James, who looked like a different player in the Summer League and could be poised to do well this season. 9:04 .... The WNBA All Star Weekend made all kinds of news, especially with their warmup T-Shirts that said "Pay Us What You Owe Us." The crew examines why the players in the "W" deserve more money and make suggestions on who should pay it. 13:09 ... As for the WNBA All Star game itself ..... it was a big bummer ... Rookie All-Star Paige Bueckers and ABC's Elle Duncan both trashed it on the air for the lack of defense and effort .... OUCH. 15:29 ... Bradley Beal certainly got paid and also got a ticket out of Phoenix to Los Angeles. His departure from the Valley leaves lots of wreckage behind as the Suns will need to stretch $97 million of his salary over the next 5 seasons, causing a major financial hurdle for a team that needs more talent. As for the Clippers, they have a lot of old dudes and are a textbook example of a "Win Now" team. And with the addition of 40 year old Chris Paul, the clock is definitely ticking on the veteran team's "window." 22:00 ... With all the old guys on the Clippers, the crew suggests sponsors whose logos can appear on the uniform jerseys of the team. Everyone took a shot and Ross's choice of "Depends" adult diapers was the clear winner among the crew. 23:40 ... 35 year old Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trailblazers and with the recent acquisition of another 35 year old guard, Jrue Holiday, the 48 Minutes crew is scratching their collective heads as to what the strategy of the team will be. Does it mean that Scoot Henderson is on shaky ground with the Blazers? 28:56 ... Ross leads a discussion on Giannis and whether any of these moves might make him appreciate being in Milwaukee. 31:42 ... Former Celtic Marcus Smart will soon join the Lakers after being bought out by the Wizards. Bruce and many other Celtics fans are all "up in their feelings" over this move. 35:05 ... Victor Wembanyama has been cleared to play again after suffering from blood clots in his shoulder last season. These are exciting times in San Antonio with Wemby joining Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper on a team that will be a "League Pass Obsession." 37:53 ... The New Orleans Pelicans are looking like a hot mess tossed into a dumpster fire. They've spent the entire off season making one questionable move after another. Over the weekend, their top rookie Derik Queen suffered a wrist injury that will sideline him for three months. New boss Joe Dumars is off to a "bumpy" start to say the least. 42:35 ... Good news in Denver .... recently acquired Jonas Valanciunas has agreed to stop his pursuit of a deal with a team in Greece and will play for the Nuggets as the backup for Nikola Jokic. It's the right thing to do and the Denver fans deserve his best effort, even if he just plays one season for the Nuggets. 45:24 .... This week it's Ross's turn to try and stump his partners with this week's "Card Challenge." Some of the players that Ross used to put Bruce and "World B" on the spot were Brandon Roy, Marcus Camby, Yao Ming, David Lee, Gary Payton, Andre Iguodala, Bruce Bowen, and Dwight Howard. 53:48 ... Ross wraps things up and says goodbye ... TRT 54:05
Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) recap the top performances of the rookies at the NBA 2K26 Summer League. 0:00 Intro 6:35 Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant 14:00 Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud 20:50 Joan Beringer 28:00 Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard 34:20 Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James 41:25 Noa Essengue 43:35 Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears 55:00 Hugo Gonzalez 58:00 Yang Hansen 1:03:45 Khaman Maluach 1:04:55 Jase Richardson 1:06:35 Ace Bailey 1:08:00 Collin Murray-Boyles 1:09:20 Tre Johnson 1:10:45 Ben Saraf, Egor Demin, Danny Wolf, Nolan Traore 1:14:25 Asa Newell Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve and Charlie listened to an excerpt from Jon Gruden's interview with Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. The guys heard from Pelicans Summer League head coach Corey Brewer. Chris Dodson, an NBA scout, joined Sports Talk. Dodson recapped the Pelicans' unsuccessful trip to the Las Vegas Summer League, lamenting their disappointing lack of energy and leadership. Dodson shared his thoughts on Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Antonio Reeves, and Yves Missi.
Chris Dodson, an NBA scout, joined Sports Talk. Dodson recapped the Pelicans' unsuccessful trip to the Las Vegas Summer League, lamenting their disappointing lack of energy and leadership. Dodson shared his thoughts on Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Antonio Reeves, and Yves Missi. He also praised Joe Dumars for locking down Herb Jones long-term.
Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) recap the top performances of the rookies at the NBA 2K26 Summer League. 0:00 Intro 6:35 Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant 14:00 Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud 20:50 Joan Beringer 28:00 Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard 34:20 Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James 41:25 Noa Essengue 43:35 Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears 55:00 Hugo Gonzalez 58:00 Yang Hansen 1:03:45 Khaman Maluach 1:04:55 Jase Richardson 1:06:35 Ace Bailey 1:08:00 Collin Murray-Boyles 1:09:20 Tre Johnson 1:10:45 Ben Saraf, Egor Demin, Danny Wolf, Nolan Traore 1:14:25 Asa Newell Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1:00- Intro 3:05- Derik Queen Injury 10:25- What Derik Queen Can Do While Injured 15:00- Zion Williamson Doubled Most In The League 20:00- How Many Games Does Zion Need To Play For Pelicans To Make Playoffs? 29:00- How Much Longer are you giving Zion? 41:15- Jordan Poole 6th Man? 43:03- Starting 5 45:30- Jordan Poole 50:25- CJ Mccollum vs Jordan Poole 53:00- Can Jordan Poole Bring Winning To New Orleans? 1:04:13- Vucevic 1:16:30- Fan Questions
Steve and Jeff discussed the recent run of second-round picks signing with their respective NFL teams. The guys projected Saints quarterback Tyler Shough to get a fully guaranteed rookie contract. Dr. David Elias, an orthopedic sports medicine surgery specialist, joined Sports Talk. Dr. Elias broke down Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen's wrist surgery. In their trip around the NFC South, Steve and Jeff interviewed former Saints Super Bowl-winning linebacker Scott Shanle, Rick Stroud, a Buccaneers reporter for The Tampa Bay Times, Desmond Johnson, the host of the "Bleav in Panthers" podcast, and David Archer, the Falcons' radio color analyst. The guys also heard from Dustin Poirier before his retirement fight against Max Holloway at the Smoothie King Center.
Dr. David Elias, an orthopedic sports medicine surgery specialist, joined Sports Talk. Dr. Elias broke down the wrist injury that Pelicans rookie big man Derik Queen suffered at the Las Vegas Summer League. Dr. Elias said 12 weeks is a general timetable for his return to basketball activities. Steve and Jeff also shared their thoughts on the Pelicans' Summer League journey and the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Steve and Jeff discussed the recent run of second-round picks signing with their respective NFL teams. The guys projected Saints quarterback Tyler Shough to get a fully guaranteed rookie contract. They interviewed Dr. David Elias, an orthopedic sports medicine surgery specialist, about Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen's wrist surgery.
Mike and Charlie discussed T. J. Watt's record-breaking extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The guys interviewed ESPN anchor Stan Verrett, David Grubb, the editor of "The Bird Writes," and Tim Brando, a Fox Sports commentator. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve and Charlie reviewed the Pelicans' trip to the Las Vegas Summer League. They spoke to Will Guillory, an NBA writer for The Athletic, about Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Yves Missi, Joe Dumars, and Zion Williamson. Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk to discuss LSU's appearance at the SEC Media Days and Jay Johnson's roster-building.
Steve and Charlie reviewed the Pelicans' trip to the Las Vegas Summer League. The guys heard from Summer League head coach Corey Brewer and point guard Jeremiah Fears after New Orleans lost to Oklahoma City. Will Guillory, an NBA writer for The Athletic, joined Sports Talk. Guillory shared his evaluation of Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, the Pelicans' two lottery selections at the Vegas Summer League. Guillory also shared his thoughts on Yves Missi, Joe Dumars, and Zion Williamson.
Will Guillory, an NBA writer for The Athletic, joined Sports Talk. Guillory shared his evaluation of Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, the Pelicans' two lottery selections at the Vegas Summer League. Guillory also shared his thoughts on Yves Missi, Joe Dumars, and Zion Williamson.
David Grubb, the editor of "The Bird Writes," joined Sports Talk. Grubb broke down the Pelicans' trip to the Las Vegas Summer League. Grubb shared his thoughts on Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, and Trey Alexander.
Hoss and Charlie previewed the Saints' upcoming training camp, highlighting rookies Kelvin Banks Jr. and Devin Neal. The guys broke down the Pelicans' third Summer League matchup in Las Vegas. Hoss and Charlie shared their thoughts on Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, and Yves Missi. They also heard from Summer League head coach Corey Brewer.
Hoss and Charlie broke down the Pelicans' third Summer League matchup in Las Vegas. The guys shared their thoughts on Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, and Yves Missi. They also heard from Summer League head coach Corey Brewer.
Mike, Charlie, and Hoss played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Hoss shared a stat about the Saints' history in the Superdome. Charlie highlighted Pelican rookie big man Derik Queen at the Las Vegas Summer League. Mike predicted LSU's "defensive MVP."
Mike and Charlie discussed the latest news regarding LSU baseball's recruiting. The guys interviewed Jim Derry, the host of the "Dattitude" podcast, Robert "The Real Deal" Trujillo, a lightweight power slap champion, and Kendall Rogers, the co-owner of D1Baseball.com. Mike, Charlie, and Jeff played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Jeff and Charlie previewed the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, featuring Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes and Detroit's Tarik Skubal. Chris Knoche, the color analyst for Maryland basketball, shared what Pelican fans can expect from rookie big man Derik Queen. Jeff and Charlie also spoke to Mike Hoss, the voice of the Saints, about New Orleans' upcoming training camp.
Jeff and Charlie previewed the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, featuring Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes and Detroit's Tarik Skubal. Chris Knoche, the color analyst for Maryland basketball, joined Sports Talk. Knoche broke down the "strides" that Derik Queen made over his freshman campaign with the Terrapins. He called the Pelicans' new talented big man a "slow burn" and shared a pro comparison for Queen. Jeff and Charlie responded to a text from a WWL listener about Skenes and Joe Burrow.
Chris Knoche, the color analyst for Maryland basketball, joined Sports Talk. Knoche broke down the "strides" that Derik Queen made over his freshman campaign with the Terrapins. He called the Pelicans' new talented big man a "slow burn" and shared a pro comparison for Queen.
Send us a textHerb Jones signs a 3-year extension, locking in a 5-year, $97M deal with the Pelicans. We break down why it's another steal for New Orleans and why trading Herb never made sense.Then we dive into early Summer League reactions:• Jeremiah Fears flashes elite speed, toughness & lob chemistry—can he balance scoring and playmaking?• Derik Queen looks like a future NBA 4 with a polished bag and elite court vision• Micah Peavy proves he belongs—defends, hustles, and plays like a vet• Yves Missi looks physically ready and mentally tougherFrom contract talk to rookie analysis, this episode has everything Pelicans fans need right now.
This hour, Mike and Jeff hear from Pels rookie, Derik Queen, to break down his first time on the court in Vegas for Summer League action before closing things out with Dolph Jackson, host of Keeping it Real Who Dat Sports Podcast/founder of Come on In Sports Network, to cover who might be the key players to make a serious leap this year, if the Black & Gold can go the distance and prove the doubters wrong with a winning season, and much more!
1:40- Derik Queen 16:30- Jeremiah Fears 21:50- Yves Missi 34:50- Micah Peavy 40:00- Antonio Reeves 43:00- Favotite 2 Man Combo
This hour, Jeff and Charlie continue the conversation on the Pelicans new roster, who might be slated for the next big contract extension, and all the talk about Derik Queen and that darn trade that has taken the NBA scene by storm, before diving into our daily Triple Option feature we we dole out our takes on the top news stories of the day.
Jeff, Charlie, and Cullen sound off on the top news stories of the day!
Mike and Jeff break down the latest with the Saints and Pelicans before listening to man of the hour, Derik Queen discussing his first bit of NBA action, Fears taking over at PG, him flipping that switch when on the court, and more!
Jeff and Charlie discuss how the decision to trade for Jordan Poole by the Pelicans could be fantastic, or fairly ugly, and we break down more on the Derik Queen trade that has been the talk of the town in the NBA this offseason.
Erin Summers, the Pelicans' team reporter, joined Sports Talk. Summers previewed New Orleans' journey in the Las Vegas Summer League, highlighting center Yves Missi, wing Micah Peavy, point guard Jeremiah Fears, and forward Derik Queen. Summers also shared her thoughts on the Pelicans' defense, forward Saddiq Bey, and combo guard Jordan Poole.
Steve and Charlie congratulated Alex Bregman and Paul Skenes for earning spots in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The guys previewed the 2025 MLB Draft. They spoke to Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak about New Orleans' offseason. Steve and Charlie also heard from Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen ahead of New Orleans' trip to the Las Vegas Summer League.
Mike and Charlie discussed LSU's latest addition to their recruiting staff and the Tigers' representation at the upcoming SEC Media Days. Erin Summers, the Pelicans' team reporter, joined Sports Talk. Summers previewed New Orleans' journey in the Las Vegas Summer League, highlighting center Yves Missi, wing Micah Peavy, point guard Jeremiah Fears, and forward Derik Queen. Summers also shared her thoughts on the Pelicans' defense, forward Saddiq Bey, and combo guard Jordan Poole. Mike answered a question from a WWL listener about LSU football's recent special teams issues.
Steve and Charlie heard from Pelican Summer League Coach Corey Brewer and rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears. Pelicans TV sideline reporter Andrew Lopez joined Sports Talk. Lopez previewed New Orleans' upcoming journey to the Las Vegas Summer League, highlighting Yves Missi, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, and Micah Peavy. Lopez also broke down the Pelicans' blockbuster trade with Washington.
Pelicans TV sideline reporter Andrew Lopez joined Sports Talk. Lopez previewed New Orleans' upcoming journey to the Las Vegas Summer League, highlighting Yves Missi, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, and Micah Peavy. Lopez also broke down the Pelicans' blockbuster trade with Washington.
Charlie celebrated the Astros' sweep of the LA Dodgers on July 4th weekend. Mike discussed Gayle Benson and Demario Davis' upcoming trip to Paris this week. The guys interviewed Dr. David Elias, an orthopedic sports medicine surgery specialist, Rene Nadeau, a reporter at Crescent City Sports, and Ryan Horvat, the host of BetMGM Tonight. Mike and Charlie previewed the 2025 MLB Draft, highlighting LSU pitchers Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve and Charlie spoke to Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak about New Orleans' offseason. The guys heard from Derik Queen, Corey Brewer, and Jeremiah Fears ahead of New Orleans' trip to the Las Vegas Summer League. Andrew Lopez, the Pelicans' TV sideline reporter, joined Sports Talk to discuss the team's busy offseason.
Steve and Charlie heard from Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen ahead of New Orleans' trip to the Las Vegas Summer League.
We're back and a lot of Pelicans aren't! Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver have made their mark all over the roster in short order. We catch up on the Pelicans' draft, the Derik Queen trade, the Jordan Poole trade and give initial thoughts on the beginning of the Joe Dumars Era.Presented by Crescent Canna, New Orleans #1 cannabis company and the maker of the highly satisfying Crescent 9 THC Seltzer.
Derik Queen was drafted 13th to the New Orleans Pelicans as a part of a trade that Bill Simmons labeled one of the five dumbest of the decade. Was it really that bad and how is his fit with the Pelicans? Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops (@MotorCityHoops), The Game Theory podcast with Sam Vecenie, & The Pistons Pulse podcast joins Matt Modderno this week to break down the deal. Plus, Julian Reese signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers & Selton Miguel will play in NBA Summer League for the Utah Jazz, which both seem like good fits. In 2007, Simon scored 17 points for American University in a 67-59 win over Maryland so he shares some memories from that game and tells some stories for any fans who remember that upset. But we don't hold that against him! https://motorcityhoops.substack.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve and Charlie gave an update on LSU football's latest recruiting news. They also discussed the latest free agency news for the Pelicans. The guys spoke to a WWL listener about the Pelicans' offseason. Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell joined Sports Talk. Friedell praised the Pelicans' decision to sign free-agent center Kevon Looney. He questioned their interest in Golden State RFA forward Jonathan Kuminga. Friedell also broke down the Pelicans' 2025 NBA Draft class and their trade for Derik Queen.
Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell joined Sports Talk. Friedell praised the Pelicans' decision to sign free-agent center Kevon Looney. He questioned their interest in Golden State RFA forward Jonathan Kuminga. Friedell also broke down the Pelicans' 2025 NBA Draft class and their trade for Derik Queen.
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the opening stretch of free agency, and circle back on some draft week trades. Then, the guys discuss potential DeWanna Bonner landing spots, recap the Fever's Commissioner's Cup championship win over the Minnesota Lynx, break down the NaLyssa Smith-to-Vegas trade, and catch up on the latest All-Star news.Time stamps are your friends!If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotAs mentioned in the episode, Nekias and Steve gave instant reactions to Day 1 free agency moves -- featuring former NBA veteran Quentin Richardson and NBA insider Jake Fischer -- during Bleacher Report's free agency live stream, starting here: https://www.youtube.com/live/hyLdEd4t-lU?si=3hxuTUke-CtRWa2k&t=17962TIME STAMPS2:30 -- Denver Nuggets16:10 -- Milwaukee Bucks + Damian Lillard33:30 -- Atlanta Hawks45:35 -- Houston Rockets57:15 -- Los Angeles Clippers1:04:30 -- New York Knicks1:11:35 -- Cleveland Cavaliers1:19:15 -- Detroit Pistons1:27:35 -- Sacramento Kings1:33:40 -- Dallas Mavericks 1:38:05 -- Memphis Grizzlies (pre-Jaren timeline update)1:42:35 -- Charlotte Hornets1:47:40 -- Brooklyn Nets1:51:00 -- Pelicans trade (CJ McCollum/Jordan Poole swap, move-up for Derik Queen)1:57:00 -- Hornets/Suns trade (Mark Williams to PHX)2:01:35 -- Other moves (Lakers, Thunder, Raptors and more)2:06:00 -- DeWanna Bonner waived + potential landing spots2:09:00 -- Fever win Commissioner's Cup2:18:50 -- Aces trade for NaLyssa Smith2:27:10 -- All-Star chatter (starters revealed, predicting All-Star reserves)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Shea and Jason celebrate the biggest wins and foibles of the 2025 NBA Draft and the start of free agency – including an announcement from Team LeBron that he'll be weighing his options about his future in LA. Meanwhile, the Bucks “waive” goodbye to Damian Lillard while stealing Myles Turner from the Pacers, Malik Beasley betting allegations heat up, and the Pelicans trade their future prospects for Maryland's Derik Queen. Plus, the guys rate the Knicks' and Spurs' draft picks, and discuss why teams are so quick to deal center Deandre Ayton.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/six-trophies/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mike answered a text from a WWL listener about LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. Joel Meyers, the Pelicans' play-by-play television announcer, joined Sports Talk to discuss New Orleans' active offseason. Meyers shared his thoughts on new C Kevon Looney, rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears, center Derik Queen, and star forward Zion Williamson. Meyers emphasized the importance of building chemistry with new faces. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.
Steve and Charlie discussed the Pelicans' off-season moves. The guys heard from New Orleans lead executive Joe Dumars, point guard Jeremiah Fears, and center Derik Queen. Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Sports Talk. Kosel discussed the Pelicans' decision to sign free-agent center Kevon Looney. Kosel also previewed what's next for New Orleans.
Joel Meyers, the Pelicans' play-by-play television announcer, joined Sports Talk to discuss New Orleans' active offseason. Meyers shared his thoughts on new C Kevon Looney, rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears, center Derik Queen, and star forward Zion Williamson. Meyers emphasized the importance of building chemistry with new faces.
Russillo starts the show by trying to make sense of the Pelicans trading up for Derik Queen (1:56). Then, Jay Bilas comes on to share his favorite picks, what to make of the Nets' five selections, and who tops his big board heading into Round 2 (14:53). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (47:59)! I'm a sexual athlete but I'm not satisfied with my partner. Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Jay Bilas Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Marcelino Ortiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Justin, Rob, and Wos are here after night one of the draft to talk about some of the deals that happened. They start with the Blazers' surprising selection of Yang Hansen. Then, they discuss the Pelicans' trade to move up and draft Derik Queen, the Celtics' recent trades, the Hawks' moves and how good they can be now, and much more. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran This episode is presented by State Farm®️. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm®️ with the Assist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Thur.'s No Dunks, the guys break down all the winners, steals, surprises and trades from Round 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper make Texas exciting, the Jazz take a swing on Ace Bailey, and the Hawks make another smart trade. Plus the Pelicans risky move for Derik Queen, the Nets draft five players, and some hilarious moments with brothers.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to audio from Maryland center Derik Queen and pondered whether the Bulls could select him with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday evening.
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes examined the building angst around the Cubs' rough patch. After that, they reacted to audio from Maryland center Derik Queen and pondered whether the Bulls could select him with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday evening. Later, they celebrated Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner's first homer of the season.
NBA TV's Chris Miles joined to discuss all things Wizards NBA Draft, including Ace Bailey, Derik Queen, and more.
Russillo starts the show by looking at the impact that the Anfernee Simons–Jrue Holiday trade will have on both teams (1:54). Then, Kevin Boyle comes on to share what it was like coaching Cooper Flagg, analyze Derik Queen's game, and explain why he's stayed at the high school level (18:52). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (45:14)! Can I mow my lawn shirtless? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Kevin Boyle Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias This episode is presented by State Farm®. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm® with the Assist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices