Podcasts about Detroit Pistons

Tim Woodson and Dr. A continue the Sleepers, Busts & Our Guys series with the Cavaliers, Heat and Pistons. They reveal their favorite fantasy targets, overlooked sleepers and potential busts from each roster while identifying which players could outperform or disappoint their 2026-27 draft-day price. Presented by FanDuel Check out the 2026 SportsEthos Fantasy Basketball Draft Guide: https://sportsethos.com/category/nba-draft-guide-2026/ Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS - perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike cannot understand the strategy behind Trajan Langdon's negotiations with Jalen Duren on a contract extension.

Mike and Rico discuss the Langdon/Duren situation with a few of the people.

Wes Goldberg is joined by Bryce Simon (Motor City Hoops, Pistons Pulse, Game Theory) to preview the Central Division and discuss if the Detroit Pistons got better or worse this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

D-Lo spends hour three talking with Hunter Patterson from The Athletic and gets back to the QB conversation.

Hunter Patterson of The Athletic joined D-Lo to talk Jalen Duren and Pistons.

It's time for a change in the Motor City. The Detroit Pistons desperately need a rebrand, and in this video, I break down exactly why a new look is overdue.The Pistons have been rocking the same uniform template since 2001 and the same primary logo since 2017. While the majority of the NBA has completely refreshed their aesthetics over the last decade, Detroit has stayed stagnant. With an exciting young core stepping up, this next generation of Pistons basketball deserves an identity of its own.In this video, we cover:Why the current look has run its courseHow the rest of the league has left Detroit behind in uniform designWhy a fresh visual identity is crucial for the next era of Pistons basketballWhat do you think they should do? Should the Pistons go back to the 90s Teal, modernize a classic Bad Boys look, or start completely fresh? Let me know your concept ideas in the comments below!

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Anthony Slater to break down Steph Curry's interesting future in Golden State including how his potential extension could determine the future for the Warriors. Then, the guys tackle the intriguing situation between Jalen Duren & the Pistons as his restricted free agency presses on. We discuss if Detroit will be able to manage this moving forward or if it could cause major issues for the team. Finally, we talk about the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with some epic battles taking place in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Central Division shakeup: Can the Indiana Pacers leap from last to contenders with Tyrese Haliburton's return and Ivica Zubac anchoring the paint? The Detroit Pistons seek to defend their East crown behind Cade Cunningham, while the Cleveland Cavaliers gamble on the high-upside fit of Peyton Watson in a star-studded starting five. Chicago Bulls' rookie Caleb Wilson ignites excitement, and the retooled Milwaukee Bucks pin hopes on Tyler Herro and Kel'el Ware after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo. Host Wes Goldberg and Bryce Simon break down major offseason moves, surprising depth chart decisions, and roster questions defining each Central Division squad. Key debates spotlight Ausar Thompson's evolving offensive game, the risks of John Collins' fit in Detroit, and why depth versus top-tier talent could decide the division. Who's poised for a breakout, and which teams actually got better? Don't miss this comprehensive preview of the NBA's most unpredictable division. 00:00 Division preview series kickoff 08:29 Evaluating Tobias Harris vs. John Collins 12:35 Discussing team spacing issues 16:54 Eastern Conference team strategies 24:43 Discussing team dynamics with Siakam 29:10 Norm Powell signing impact 34:11 Excited for the Milwaukee team 41:09 Caleb Wilson drafted to Bulls 56:21 Eastern Conference playoff potential 01:00:28 Potential impact of star injuries 01:06:00 Discussion on Ausar Thompson's Potential RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week. Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Orlando Magic radio play-by-play voice Jake Chapman joins Hoopsology for an in-depth conversation about his unconventional path to the booth, the realities of modern sports broadcasting, and why he believes this could finally be the year the Magic break through. Jake opens with a personal memory — falling in love with basketball as a five-year-old in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, dribbling a black Magic Johnson basketball up and down the sidewalk for two years before his family even had a hoop. He traces his path away from playing and toward broadcasting back to high school, where a heavy football culture in northeastern Ohio pushed him toward theater and improv instead — and explains why those improv skills, particularly the instinct to listen and react rather than follow a script, became foundational to his work in the booth. From there, Jake walks through his full career arc: a graduate-associate internship with the Magic out of Ohio State, years spent as a radio producer rather than an on-air voice, stints with the Detroit Pistons and back home in Cleveland, and finally returning to Orlando in 2019 before stepping into play-by-play full-time five years ago. The conversation goes deep on the mechanics of the job most fans never think about — why so many NBA radio broadcasters now call games solo rather than with a traditional color analyst (mostly economics: travel costs and the difficulty of finding a consistent 82-game partner), how he handles explaining a controversial call or a lengthy replay review to listeners with zero visual context, and the philosophy behind being a proud "homer" without ever misrepresenting what actually happened on the floor. Jake also shares some of his most memorable broadcasting moments, including producing Eastern Conference Finals broadcasts at just 25 years old, his nerve-wracking first fill-in play-by-play call alongside Pistons legend Rick Mahorn, and a game last season he calls his most fun ever: calling an NBA Cup quarterfinal win over Miami alongside his mentor and now Magic TV voice, Dante Marchitelli. The episode closes with a wide-ranging look at the Magic's current outlook — the surprisingly deep, multi-layered rivalry with the Miami Heat, the team's genuinely global fanbase built through Orlando's tourism industry, and why Jake believes a wide-open Eastern Conference, a young core still developing, and the arrival of new head coach Sean Sweeney could finally push Orlando past its recent first-round ceiling.

Are You Gonna Eat That, Find Florida Man.

And a Jalen Duren update.

Where are the Pistons thin at?

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast is your home for fan-driven #Pistons content.Hosted by Wes Davenport, from Motor City Hoops and producer of the Pistons Pulse Podcast, and Robbie Bettelon, from Detroit Bad Boys and writer at The Only Colors. The guys bring a reasoned analysis to a uniquely interactive show.To have your voice on the podcast, call ‪(313) 355-2717‬ and leave a voicemail message with your question! Please keep the message to under 45 seconds.Subscribe on all podcast platforms!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78T3xbr...YouTube: @detroitbadboys313 Follow Wes on Twitter: https://x.com/therealwesd3Follow Robbie on Twitter: https://x.com/RobbieBettelon#NBA #DetroitBasketball #DetroitBadBoys

Justin, Rob, and JKM have finally reassembled and are ready to talk hoops and discuss what they think they know about the highly anticipated 2026-27 NBA season. Now that LeBron is no longer a Laker, has the front office built a team that complements Luka? Is reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg ready to take that next step in his development? Are the Western Conference champion Spurs poised to take the Western crown again? (14:00) - Luka's Lakers(28:00) - Wolves add Jonathan Kuminga(37:45) - Cooper Flagg in year two(57:00) - Prove-it-year Pistons(1:07:00) - Spurs Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse and Justin Cousart, Kevin is joined by Andy Jordan this week to first discuss James Harden's return to Cleveland on a 3-year deal. Why this deal felt inevitable and if the Cavs can make another serious run at the East this season. Next, the guys dive into Klay Thompson's arrival in South Beach. Does Klay bring enough shooting to alleviate Miami's spacing concerns? Plus a look at where the Heat are expected to end up in the East and how they could improve their depth. Meanwhile out West, Jonathan Kuminga is headed to Minnesota on a 2-year deal and Demar DeRozan is headed to Denver. Can either the Wolves or Nuggets keep pace with the Thunder and Spurs this season? Also, a look at why Minnesota moving to the East would make sense if the NBA expands and Andy's Eats returns. Leave to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson takes a closer look at the Eastern Conference and breaks down the league's top teams heading into the 2026-27 season. With the offseason reshaping the conference around Detroit, Aaron examines how the biggest contenders have improved, which teams have taken a step back, and where the Pistons currently stand among the East's elite. Aaron also dives into the latest update in the Jalen Duren contract saga, with reports indicating that Duren and the Pistons are expected to reach an agreement in the range of 4 years and $160 million. What would the deal mean for Detroit's future, and is that the right price to pay for their young center? It's a full Eastern Conference check-in and an important update on one of the Pistons' biggest offseason storylines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, RJ Hunt dives deep into the major contract decisions and offseason money moves shaking up the Detroit sports landscape.First, we look to the diamond to break down the Tigers' blockbuster deadline move, trading back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers. Did Detroit do the right thing, or did they fold under pressure?Then, we look at the Detroit Lions making Jahmyr Gibbs the highest-paid running back in the league with a record three-year extension. Did the front office make the right call locking him up for that price? Finally, the main event: The Jalen Duren contract standoff. Duren is a restricted free agent looking for a massive payday, but the Pistons aren't budging. Are the Pistons being smart with their money, or is Duren being completely delusional about his current market value? We break down the red flags that explain why Detroit is hesitant to hand over the bag, while also acknowledging the undeniable upside and potential Duren brings to the floor. We also look at the reality of his restricted free agency—no other team has stepped up to offer him the money he wants, so we entertain the very real possibility of him taking the $9.6 million qualifying offer to bet on himself next summer.Drop your thoughts in the comments: Did the Lions and Tigers make the right moves, and should the Pistons pay Jalen Duren or make him play on the qualifying offer?Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more Detroit sports coverage!

The WNBA is officially making its return to Detroit, and I've got a hot take that might upset some folks. If I had to choose right now, I'm taking season tickets for the new Detroit WNBA franchise over my Detroit Pistons tickets.In this episode of Buffed Up Sports, I'm breaking down exactly why I'd make the swap. It's not just about the hype—it just makes sense. Here is why Detroit's newest team is getting my money first:Better Value: Let's talk business—WNBA season tickets are going to be more affordable. Less Travel, More Action: A shorter season with fewer home games means a much easier commitment and less time commuting to the arena.20 Years in the Making: As a massive supporter of this league, I've been begging for a Detroit team to return for two decades. The wait is almost over.No Boring Matchups: Let's be honest—every single WNBA roster is loaded with household names and elite talent. Meanwhile, the NBA has too many matchups where you're watching boring rosters with zero All-Stars on the floor.Would you give up your Pistons seats for the WNBA? Let me know in the comments if you agree with this take or if it's out the mud?

Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

A report from Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer about Duren-Pistons negotiations has the guys VERY concerned.

Mike and Rico take a couple of your calls on Jake Fischer's report about the ongoing Duren/Pistons contract negotiations.

Mike and Rico dished on Tarik Skubal's return to Detroit this weekend and whether he'll be booed or cheered by the fans. Then, they reacted to a report from Jake Fischer about the latest in the contract negotiations between the Pistons and Jalen Duren that does NOT make Trajan Langdon and the organization look good.

Omari Sankofa II brings back his dad for another father-son summer special. The Sankofas grade out the Detroit Pistons’ offseason and later play a mock-draft with the chat. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Red Wings' GM search update.

We have a Jalen Duren update?

Did the Pistons play this right?

Are you happy with Trajan Langdon?

Did Langdon handle this correctly?

On this episode of the Charity Charge Show, host Grayson Harris sits down with Erika Swilley, Executive Director of the NBPA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Basketball Players Association. Swilley explains how the foundation turns NBA player fines into matching grants. Her core message applies to any nonprofit leader: intent is not enough, and lasting impact comes from focus, not volume.About the guest. Erika Swilley has spent more than two decades in sports philanthropy, including senior community and social responsibility roles with the Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, and Chicago Sky. She now leads the NBPA Foundation, where she created the Fined and Philanthropic campaign and advises active and retired players on building genuine, durable community impact.Quick SummaryThe NBPA Foundation funds much of its work through pooled player fines, then matches player donations up to $25,000 a year for active players and $15,000 for many retired players.The Fined and Philanthropic campaign educates players, agents, and families on where fine money goes and how to tap the match.Swilley pushes players away from one-off events like turkey drives and toward year-round, focused giving that builds a legacy.Most young players are steered away from starting their own foundation and toward donor-advised funds, fiscal sponsors, or established nonprofits.Nonprofits can connect with the foundation through its website or LinkedIn to be considered for player partnerships.Inside the NBPA Foundation: how player fines fund community workThe NBPA Foundation is a nonprofit that channels NBA player fine money into community programming led by the players themselves. When players receive technical fouls or ejections, those fines are pooled and, at the end of the season, split between NBA Cares and the foundation.The foundation then reinvests those dollars through a matching grant program that has existed since 2015. Engagement has climbed sharply under Swilley, who describes the model as non-traditional because so much of the funding starts as penalties. In the 2025 offseason, the NBPA reported distributing roughly $1.6 million in matching grants from fine money.Player statusAnnual matching grant capActive players | Up to $25,000 per yearEligible retired players | Up to $15,000 per yearFined and Philanthropic: turning penalties into purposeFined and Philanthropic is the campaign Swilley created to show players exactly where their fine money goes and how to put it to work. Many players assumed their fines vanished into a black hole with no idea the money funded community programs they could tap.The campaign uses simple, memorable touches, including hats that tell players where their fine dollars land. The goal is awareness across the full circle around a player, meaning agents, family members, and team staff. Swilley spent 19 years on the team side without knowing these resources existed, so she built the campaign to close that exact gap.

Jim saw a mock trade that he would like to see the Pistons do

Your favorite alternate jersey?

The guys do part 2 of "Can We Say That?"

In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we welcome Uriah Young from the BBall Now and Then Podcast for another edition of They Reminisce Over You. This time, we shine the spotlight on Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas, exploring why “Zeke” remains one of the most underappreciated greats in NBA history.We revisit Thomas' greatness, legendary moments, competitive fire, and the very trait that helped make him great — while also becoming part of his complicated legacy. It's a celebration of one of the greatest guards to ever play the game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaselineFollow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline

Valenti and Brendan Schabath (in for Rico) opened up today's show with a conversation about a meltdown from Sergio Garcia at this past Masters that may or may not have incidentally ended LIV Golf. They carried this into the second hour before reacting to the latest undesirable report about the discord between Jalen Duren and the Pistons in their ongoing "negotiations". The guys talked about why judges need to stay out of college sports in the third hour and then had a discussion in response to an article from the Detroit Free Press highlighting the "unluckiness" of the Tigers bullpen.

The guys carried over their conversation about golf meltdowns into the second hour. Then, they reacted to and discussed a report that paints the Duren/Pistons "negotiations" in an even more negative light.

This new Duren/Pistons report is NOT ideal...

The guys give each other a couple thought experiments, then create a team in an All-Time Pistons draft. Let us know whose starting five you think is better in the comments!We've got you covered for all this and more in this week's episode!You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Wes Davenport on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRealWesD3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Robbie Bettelon on Twitter ⁠@RobbieBettelonFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DetroitBadBoys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(313) 355-2717⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week's episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.

Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia are back to break down the Detroit Pistons' newly released 2026-27 regular-season schedule! The guys dive into Detroit's tough opening stretch, including matchups against Boston, Miami, Philadelphia and New York, while discussing what the Pistons' 19 nationally televised games say about the franchise's growing profile around the NBA. Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the Pistons' brutal 2026-27 schedule, 19 nationally televised games, Jalen Duren's contract situation, and the looming Ausar Thompson extension.Then, the focus shifts to Detroit's biggest offseason contract situations. Is the Jalen Duren contract saga finally nearing its conclusion, and what could his next deal mean for the Pistons' long-term plans? With Duren's situation seemingly approaching an end, the clock is also starting to tick on Ausar Thompson's looming contract extension and the financial decisions Detroit will have to make once Duren is locked in. The guys discuss the schedule, national exposure, Duren, Ausar and what could be one of the most important stretches of roster-building in the Pistons' recent history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will the Pistons and Duren work it out?

And 3 random sports questions for Gator.

Duren vs. Pistons, Red Wings update, Summer over?

The Wings still don't have a replacement for Steve Yzerman, the Tigers blew another lead, the Lions secondary is in question, and the Pistons still don't have a running mate for Cade Cunningham

It's day three of us broadcasting from the A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort near Elk Rapids for our annual Fall Football Summit. Throughout the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge talked about where the Tigers are currently at in the standings, talked about where this team would be if Skubal was still with the team, talked about expectations moving forward, and more. We were then joined by George Blaha who is the voice of MSU Football and the Pistons. He told us what his expectations are for the Spartans this Football season, talked about what Pat Fitzgerald brings to the program, and more. We were then joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He told us what his expectations are for Fitzgerald and the Spartans this season. In our second hour, we were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge looked ahead to the start of the Spartan Football season, talked about MSU hiring Dan Bartholomae as their new Athletic Director, and more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us. He told us about what his expectations are for MSU Football this season, talked about the Bartholomae hire, and more. Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com then joined us. He updated us on how Michigan has looked in camp lately, talked about the biggest priorities for Michigan Football, and more. In our final hour, Huge was joined by Chris Balas and Doug Skene from theWolverine.com to talk about Michigan and Michigan State Football and the rest of the Big Ten, the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and the rest of the NFL, and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Craig Carton & Bart Scott explores the possibility of Shohei Ohtani opting out of his Dodgers contract and urges the Yankees or Mets to be ready. They analyze the Yankees' record in games with low hit counts and evaluate Aaron Boone's management during their offensive struggles. The conversation concludes with an analysis of the Knicks' roster construction compared to the championship-winning Pistons. 01:34 - Ohtani Opt-Out Potential 04:50 - Yankees Hit Statistics Analysis 08:21 - Aaron Boone's Management 14:03 - Yankees Championship Expectations 19:13 - Knicks Roster Building

It's day three of us broadcasting from the A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort near Elk Rapids for our annual Fall Football Summit. Throughout the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge talked about where the Tigers are currently at in the standings, talked about where this team would be if Skubal was still with the team, talked about expectations moving forward, and more. We were then joined by George Blaha who is the voice of MSU Football and the Pistons. He told us what his expectations are for the Spartans this Football season, talked about what Pat Fitzgerald brings to the program, and more. We were then joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He told us what his expectations are for Fitzgerald and the Spartans this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stoney needs to watch every Detroit sports game, no matter how bad the team is. Is this crazy? Valenti sure thinks so.

0:00 ... Ross opens the show and introduces the panel .... episode #262 is dedicated to Carmelo Anthony, who set the New York Knicks single game scoring record with 62 points. 0:58 ... Bruce introduces Mike Wise, whose career as an NBA writer has taken him to major outlets like the New York Times, the Washington Post, ESPN, and several other stops along the way.  He was even a rickshaw driver for one of the greatest ballers in the history of basketball. 2:58 ... Mike tells the story of how he befriended Magic Johnson as a high school kid in Hawaii and they played ball with all of his friends. 4:35 ... Mike reflects on the Knicks 2026 championship run and how improbable some of the games were. 7:29 ... Was OG Anunoby's tip in one of the greatest plays in the history of Madison Square Garden? 8:56 ... Mike remembers how Jalen Brunson's dad Rick was a member of the 1999 Knicks team with little Jalen playing around on the court and how that little kid became perhaps the second greatest Knick ever.  Brunson amazes Mike with his skills on the court. 10:56 ... Mike on Knicks fans ... were they as sophisticated as they thought they were? 16:07 .... LeBron goes to Philly and continues his quest to be recognized as the GOAT if he can win 1-2 more championships.  Mike feels LBJ still has a lot to give. 20:18 ... Which opening night matchup is Mike looking forward to the most?  Thunder vs Spurs and Wemby vs Holmgren?  Mike explains. 22:26 ... Ross likes the opener between the Sixers and Knicks as his choice. 23:12 ... What about the Celtics vs Pistons at 2:00pm on a Tuesday as the opener for those two teams? 24:27 ... Has social media made it more difficult for reporters to build relationships with players? 26:38 ... Mike has a great story about Kobe Bryant and how Kobe and he took a car ride where Kobe's musical tastes were on display. 29:05 ... Mike praises two of the best PR guys in the business, Jeff Twiss and Raymond Ridder for their willingness to help reporters gain access to players. 31:10 ... World B asks Mike who his most enjoyable players were to cover ... Bruce Bowen was at the top of his list.  Roger Mason and Garrett Temple were two others.  Temple's dad Collis broke the color barrier at LSU and Garrrett told Mike how his Dad shouted down a future Ku Klux Klan grand wizard on the LSU campus. 34:22 .... Mike has an incredible story about Charles Barkley and how they met in Panama where Mike now lives. 36:00 ... Mike tells a story about Larry Bird and how Barkley showed him a video where Bird did a favor for someone that is mind boggling in its generosity. 38:17 ... Barkley had words of inspiration for Mike's son Oliver during their visit .... and more than a few "F Bombs" were used in the conversation. 38:51 ... Sophie Cunningham has made a lot of enemies due to her opposition to transgender females competing against natural born females.  Mike checks in with his thoughts on the controversy. 41:57 ... Cunningham has publicly stood up for her teammate Caitlin Clark and Bruce was wondering if that may be contributing to some of the animosity towards her from other WNBA players. 44:01 ... Ross asks Mike for his opinion on the Steve Ballmer/Kawhi Leonard/Aspiration investigation. 46:41 ... Bruce is most bothered by the way the investigation has held up the trade involving the Raptors and Clippers and how players like Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick as well as Leonard are collatoral damage and how unfair it is to them. 47:59 ... Mike thinks there's a good story yet to be written about Kawhi's Uncle Dennis, who may be kind of shady. 49:05 ... Bruce asks Mike, who is good friends with Jeanie Buss what he thinks about the news that Jeanie is taking legal action against her family members who are trying to sell the Buss family's remaining ownership stake in the Lakers. 52:12 ... Bruce thanks Mike for joining the show 53:22 ... Mike has one final story about "Earvin" Johnson on his way out the door ... 54:05 ... Ross wraps the show and says goodbye! TRT 54:38           Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show with the news of Russell Westbrook's retirement. A look back at their favorite Brodie moments and how he will be remembered overall. Next, a dive into the NBA's schedule release, including opening night, Christmas, MLK Day and the NBA Cup. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, KG finally gets his number retired by the Timberwolves, the Lakers controversial sale, Brandon Clarke's family getting paid after all and Willie Cauley-Stein's regrets. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.

Legendary ABC/ESPN and MSG Network play-by-play voice Mike Breen joins the show to relive the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years — from the emotional final buzzer to the alumni who finally got their ring. Breen opens up about Jalen Brunson's transformation from a doubted free-agent signing into the franchise's heart and soul, what it was like watching Patrick Ewing and the Knicks' old guard experience the title firsthand, and the behind-the-scenes chemistry that makes a broadcast booth work — including his 25-plus-year partnership with Walt "Clyde" Frazier. The conversation also digs into the wide-open Eastern Conference heading into next season: LeBron James' surprise move, the Boston Celtics' cap-driven Jaylen Brown trade, sleeper teams like Detroit and Toronto, and why repeating as champion is one of the hardest things to do in sports. Whether you're a die-hard Knicks fan, an NBA junkie, or just love hearing how a Hall of Fame broadcaster prepares for game night, this episode has it all. In this episode: Reliving the Knicks' historic championship win Jalen Brunson's journey from Dallas backup to franchise leader Patrick Ewing, Bernard King and the Knicks alumni's emotional return Mike Breen's broadcast chemistry with Clyde Frazier, Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson LeBron James joining Philadelphia and the stacked Eastern Conference Predictions for the Knicks, Celtics, Pistons and more next season