Podcasts about Eastern Conference

With Tyrese Haliburton now out with an Achilles tear, the road in the Eastern Conference appears even clearer for the Knicks.

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Bomani Jones react to Tyrese Haliburton's torn achilles before then discussing if the Oklahoma City Thunder are in a position to become a dynasty.Next Vince and Bomani react to the Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets and debate if he is expected to be the No.1 option for Ime Udoka's young team.Later, Vince and Bomani reflect on the 2024-2025 NBA season and what was their biggest takeaway.(2:12) Is Tyrese Halliburton's torn achilles NBA has a injury problem?(10:20) Thunder set up to be a dynasty?(15:32) Pacers playing with immense confidence(23:52) SGA proved he's a top-2 player in the NBA(30:05) Surprised by the haul Phoenix received for Kevin Durant?(37:01) Will KD be the No.1 option in Houston?(42:37) What happens with the Eastern Conference?(46:54) Biggest standout from the 2024-2025 NBA season

Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd talk about whether the Cleveland Cavaliers' championship window has been accelerated following the rash of injuries to Eastern Conference stars, including Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers.

Ken Carman and Jason Lloyd discuss whether the new NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder could be a budding dynasty, and what may need to be changed for the Cleveland Cavaliers to contend in an ever-changing Eastern Conference.

Chris Fedor (Cleveland.com) joins Daryl Ruiter and Spencer German to react to the Indiana Pacers' Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, and what the Cleveland Cavaliers need to do in the offseason to re-evaluate their chances in the Eastern Conference next season.

Subscribe to PalaceOfPistons.com. On this week's episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Mike Anguilano, Aaron Johnson, and Jasper Apollonia explore potential trade targets for the Detroit Pistons, diving into the fit, cost, and contract implications of pursuing Jaren Jackson Jr. or Trey Murphy III. Would either move be worth it—and if so, which player is the better bet? The guys also discuss whether the Pistons should feel pressure to make a big move after Orlando's aggressive trade for Desmond Bane, which could reshape the Eastern Conference landscape. Plus, with the NBA Draft coming up on June 25th, the crew debates whether Detroit should trade into the first round and highlights some intriguing prospects they like at pick 37. All that and more on this packed pre-draft episode!

Hey, soccer fans! Nick bad with another episode of Feed the Fire. Nashville SC once again played boogeyman to the Chicago Fire this time defeating them 2-0 at home. The Men in Red generated a number of opportunities, but couldn't convert in the end. Nashville took advantage of the few shots on goal they had, and were able to sweep the Fire in the 2025 MLS season. Tune in as we break down the tactics, stats, and player performances from the match. Nick also takes the time to review the Eastern Conference standing at the halfway point of the season. Hear which teams are surprising, which teams are struggling, and how the Fire's next opponent - the Philadelphia Union - have surprised Major League Soccer this season. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands, along with beat reporter Chris Fedor and columnist Jimmy Watkins, delve into the recent trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic and its implications for the Eastern Conference, highlighting the competitive landscape the Cavs will face moving forward. They turn the conversation to focus on player values, trade leverage, and how the Orlando Magic's strategic moves could affect the Cavs' roster decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And with that, the 2024-25 NHL season has come to a close and for a second straight season, the Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup Champions. Jason and Frank kicked off today's episode of The DFO Rundown by talking about the Panthers once again winning hockey's ultimate prize.For GM Bill Zito, the celebration is short-lived as he now has to focus on trying to keep this group together despite a tight salary cap situation. Frank talked about just how many of the big free agents he thinks the Panthers could hang onto.They then talked about the Edmonton Oilers, who got to within two games of winning it all. Now, they face a lot of big offseason questions. The first is around Evander Kane and the NHL's investigation into their use of LTIR. Frank gave some insight into that. They also talked about the Trent Frederic extension.They then got into their Eastern Conference offseason preview, beginning with the Philadelphia Flyers. The list of needs for GM Danny Briere is long and they have plenty of assets and cap space to use if they want to. The Boston Bruins are going to be looking to bounce back and add some scoring punch to their roster but they are not the only team in that boat. The Rangers, Red Wings, and Sabres are all looking to take steps forward.Tyler then popped on for Buy or Sell, where he asked the guys about what playoff team is going to be the busiest this summer and how many players from this last Cup Final could he Hall of Famers one day.0:15 - Panthers repeat as Cup Champs4:00 - Evander Kane Investigation11:30 - Trent Frederic Extension17:30 - Philadelphia Flyers23:00 - Boston Bruins28:45 - Buffalo Sabres35:50 - Pittsburgh Penguins39:25 - New York Islanders42:55 - New York Rangers46:25 - Detroit Red Wings50:05 - Columbus Blue Jackets56:20 - Buy or SellWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the electric 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers by spotlighting the record-setting intensity measured by 38.4 miles run in each game this series. They dive into why this series marks a HUGE shift in playing styles, Pascal Siakam's transformative two-way play for Indiana and Jalen Williams' historic 40-point game at just 24 years old. Plus, the pair debates whether Desmond Bane is the missing piece Orlando needs to become true contenders in the Eastern Conference.(1:27) The Big Number: 38.4 miles per game(21:07) Little Numbers: Thunder open shots in NBA Finals(24:36) Little Numbers: OKC & IND 3-point shooting(29:29) Little Numbers: Siakam's impressive averages(33:25) Little Numbers: points scored in transition(39:02) Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to the Magic

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:23) – Will Carroll joins Jake Query to explain what Tyrese Haliburton is currently dealing with. He highlights the three different types of strains that he could have, notes how long it would typically take someone to recover from the various degrees, doesn’t see a correlation between his calf strain and a potential achilles tear like Damian Lillard or Kevin Durant, and he provides some context around the shoulder soreness that Anthony Richardson is dealing with right now. (12:23-38:16) – Former Indiana Pacer and Seattle Supersonics player, Sam Perkins, joins Query & Company to discuss what he has seen from his two former franchises in the NBA Finals, reminiscences on his time playing for Team USA underneath Bob Knight, his relationship with Michael Jordan at North Carolina, and explains what his transition from the Western Conference to joining the Pacers in the Eastern Conference. (38:16-1:06:55) – Pacers radio sideline reporter and Fever play-by-play broadcaster, Pat Boylan, tips of the final hour of Query & Company by discussing last night’s Fever game and all of the antics that occurred during the game. He also comments on where the Pacers are at right now mentally heading into game six of the NBA Finals and reacts to a breaking news story about former Purdue All-American Zach Edey. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:53) – Query & Company opens on a Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the latest on Tyrese Haliburton’s calf strain. They play what Rick Carlisle said on the Fan Morning Show. Also, they touch on last night’s chippy win for the Indiana Fever over the Connecticut Sun. (24:53-39:47) – Will Carroll joins Jake Query to explain what Tyrese Haliburton is currently dealing with. He highlights the three different types of strains that he could have, notes how long it would typically take someone to recover from the various degrees, doesn’t see a correlation between his calf strain and a potential achilles tear like Damian Lillard or Kevin Durant, and he provides some context around the shoulder soreness that Anthony Richardson is dealing with right now. (39:47-43:46) – The first hour of the program concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing which three NBA franchise would most likely relocate to Seattle to bring back the Supersonics. (43:46-1:09:49) – Former Indiana Pacer and Seattle Supersonics player, Sam Perkins, joins Query & Company to discuss what he has seen from his two former franchises in the NBA Finals, reminiscences on his time playing for Team USA underneath Bob Knight, his relationship with Michael Jordan at North Carolina, and explains what his transition from the Western Conference to joining the Pacers in the Eastern Conference. (1:09:49-1:20:31) – During his conversation with Sam Perkins, Rick Carlisle and Tyrese Haliburton met with the media following Pacers practice ahead of game six of the NBA Finals. Jake plays what they have to say about his availability for game six. It leads to a minor debate between Jake and Eddie. (1:20:31-1:27:52) – The second hour of today’s show wraps up with Jake and Eddie discussing last night’s scuffles between Caitlin Clark and Jacy Sheldon/Marina Mabry. Jake makes a comment about Clark that goes against the norm. (1:27:52-1:56:43) – Pacers radio sideline reporter and Fever play-by-play broadcaster, Pat Boylan, tips of the final hour of Query & Company by discussing last night’s Fever game and all of the antics that occurred during the game. He also comments on where the Pacers are at right now mentally heading into game six of the NBA Finals and reacts to a breaking news story about former Purdue All-American Zach Edey. (1:56:43-2:05:51) – With the big topic of the day being the status of Tyrese Haliburton for tomorrow’s game six, Jake replays what Rick Carlisle and Tyrese said about his availability for game six. (2:05:51-2:13:29) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake and Eddie in the studio to weigh in on the conversation about Caitlin Clark and the events that occurred during the win last night for the Fever.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back to talk Cavs, finances, and the future outlook with capologist and host of the "Third Apron" podcast, Yossi Gozlan.  This week's podcast is focused primarily on the Eastern Conference landscape, and where the Cavaliers woes are shared.  We get into New York, Boston, Orlando, Indiana, and Milwaukee in depth, and then we touch upon the blasphemy that is trading Jarrett Allen.Check out the Third Apron podcast here.  Check out the Third Apron substack here.

Danny Cunningham ('Locked on Cavs', 'The Inside Shot' on Substack) joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to talk about where the Cleveland Cavaliers and the rest of the Eastern Conference may go this offseason, and how the Cavs can match with the Indiana Pacers for next season.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers' standing in what could be an ever-changing Eastern Conference this offseason, and why the Cavs shouldn't try to hop onto trends of more successful teams.

Orlando Magic play-by-play voice Jake Chapman joined Baskin and Phelps to break down the team's trade for Desmond Bane and how it shapes Orlando's roster moving forward. He also talked about how it impacts the Cavaliers expectations as well as the landscape of the Eastern Conference, and why he doesn't think the Cavaliers need to make a similar trade in order to stay competitive.

Ben & Brent start Tuesday by discussing the Thunder's close win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, just one victory away from their first title. They analyze OKC's potential to become a dynasty based on their assets. The conversation shifts to Haliburton's off night leading to the Pacers' loss and what next season's Eastern Conference landscape might look like. They also explore potential trade candidates and whether the Raptors could bolster their contender status. The episode wraps up with Ohtani's return to the mound and the Red Sox's trade of Rafael Devers, plus a look at Olympic hockey rosters, highlighting the absence of goalies for Canada and the U.S (30:10).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sam Panayotovich and Kate Constbale ask the question of Where's The Room, breaking down their favorite bets for tonight's Game #5 of the NBA Playoffs, including across each of the many player prop markets. Then, our thoguths on the Orlando Magic tarding four first round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane, and where that leaves them in the pecking order of the Eastern Conference. 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

On this episode, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb talk about the huge NBA trade that sends Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Orlando Magic for two players and four first round picks plus a first round swap. Did the Magic give up too much to acquire Bane? Plus, with Bane now in the Eastern Conference, how does this shift the Chicago Bulls offseason plans? How is Coby White's potential trade market impacted? Also, Marc Stein joins the show to discuss his report that the Bulls are in negotiations to extend head coach Billy Donovan's contract. How did this come about? Did the New York Knicks requesting an interview with Donovan play a role in expediting negotiations?

Gil's Arena Reacts To HUGE Trades Shaking Up The NBA as Gilbert Arenas, Norris Cole & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Memphis Grizzlies big decision to trade Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a haul of 1st round picks and debate if this move was a fleece for the Grizzlies as they now grapple with the idea of trading Ja Morant & Jaren Jackson Jr. or a win for Orlando who now gets to pair Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner with Bane to make a true run in the NBA's Eastern Conference. They also break down the rumors surrounding a potential Kevin Durant trade as the NBA legend dropped his preferred trade destinations between the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat, sparking a conversation over which will be the best landing spot for KD as he looks to add more championship to his resume in the later stages of his career. Next, they react to a HOSTILE weekend in the BIG 3 as the league went viral after a fight broke out between Lance Stephenson & Dwight Howard and caught more attention when Steven Jackson tried to fight an opposing player following the loss. The BIG 3 legends on the Gil's Arena couch discuss if these altercations were a good look for the league before Norris Cole gives us the inside detail on Boogie Cousins' crash out in Puerto Rico after playing in the league last season. Finally, they break down Game 4 of the NBA Finals where Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Jalen Williams looked like the modern version of Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen after carrying the OKC Thunder to a pivotal Game 4 win to even the series heading back home tonight. The GA Crew breaks down what the Thunder showed them in this huge win and discuss what adjustments the Pacers need to make heading into Game 5. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Norris Cole, Kenyon Martin, Nick Young & Rashad McCants Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ARENA at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod If you're 21+, try VIIA! For 15% off AND a free gift with your first order go to https://viia.co/GIL and use code GIL! #viiapartner Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog 0:00:00 2 Min Countdown 0:01:58 Show Start 0:07:11 Dwight Howard Fights Lance Stephenson In BIG 3 0:23:00 Norris Cole Reacts To Boogie Cousins' Crashout 0:28:00 Desmond Bane Traded For 4 1st Rd Picks 0:45:57 The Memphis Grizzlies Need A Miracle 0:58:53 Norris Cole Calls Out The Arena's Take On The Goat 1:04:04 Kenyon Keeps The Conversation Going 1:07:38 KD's Trade Destinations DETONATES The Arena 1:35:14 NBA Finals Game 4 1:54:13 Are SGA & Jalen Williams The Next Scottie & MJ? 1:59:02 Rashad's Finals Pick Detonates The Arena 2:12:16 Stephen A Smith Caught Slippin During The Finals 2:17:25 MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com for an in-depth discussion about the 2025 Philadelphia Union team, and the success they've been having as they're No. 1 in all of Major League Soccer. Can they stay atop of the Eastern Conference throughout this season? We dove into it this week!Who should get the credit for where this team is at: head coach Bradley Carnell, the front office, the defense?- How have the academy players stepped up throughout this season?- A look at the goalkeepers: Andre Blake and Andrew Rick.- Which players are currently the most intriguing on the foster, and which are the most disappointingAll of this and much more this week on Table Talk!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

Carl and Mike get into some hoops talk and share thoughts on the trade of Desmond Bane to Orlando for a haul of first round picks, Kentavious Caldwell Pope and Cole Anthony and agree that the Hawks could take a page out of Orlando's book in terms of making a strong move this offseason to ensure they will be able to compete in the Eastern Conference.

Jeff and Andy break down the Magic's trade for Desmond Bane and what that means for the Cavs' competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.

Jeff Weltman said he'd be aggressive this offseason, and he has not wasted time pulling off this big time Father's Day deal with the Memphis Grizzlies to acquire Desmond Bane in the middle of the NBA Finals. The Orlando Magic had to give out Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, the 16th pick of the 2025 Draft, their 2026 pick that is tied to a Wizards-Suns pick swap, an unprotected 2028 first, a top-2 protected 2029 pick swap, and a 2030 unprotected first round selection. It seems like a massive amount for a player who has not been named an All-Star, but Bane fits this roster on and off the floor and fills many needs. He's in his prime and under contract through the 2029 season. There's addition by subtraction occurring in that trade price tag. But the Magic are on paper better with Bane, and they didn't have to give up Jalen Suggs, Anthony Black, or Tristan Da Silva. Bane is theoretically now the Magic's starting ‘point guard' with his diverse skill set. This a message to the rest of the Eastern Conference that the Magic believe they can be a title contending team now. Bane will wear the #3 pinstriped jersey. This shouldn't be the only notable roster change for this offseason. Also, Franz Wagner commits to playing for the German national team at EuroBasket 2025. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

Craig and Anthony react to the breaking news Sunday morning: the Orlando Magic have acquired Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in a blockbuster deal. Orlando sends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and a pick swap to Memphis. The guys break down what the move means for both franchises and whether Orlando just made a win-now statement in the Eastern Conference.

The NBA offseason heats up with the Chicago Bulls at the center of trade rumors. Could the Bulls be the key to a Kevin Durant trade? Explore the implications of Desmond Bane's move to Orlando and its potential impact on Coby White's trade value. Dive into reports suggesting Nikola Vučević, Patrick Williams, and Lonzo Ball are available in trade talks. Analyze the Bulls' $61 million in expiring contracts and how they might leverage this spending power. Discover why this offseason is crucial for Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley to make strategic moves. Listen now to uncover the potential moves that could reshape the Bulls' future and their position in the Eastern Conference.Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPodGet at us:Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.comTwitter:@BullsCentralPodPhone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chicago-bulls-central/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the blockbuster trade that saw the Memphis Grizzlies ship Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, where Orlando ranks in the Eastern Conference pecking order next season, why Memphis ultimately decided to punt on their Big 3 of Bane, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., why you should expect the dreaded 2nd Apron will force other teams (like the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, etc.) to trade their best players in the very near future, and why hoops fans everywhere are rejoicing now that Caitlin Clark has made her triumphant return to the court. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chicago Bulls face a pivotal decision as they approach the NBA draft. Will they stay put at the 12th pick or make a bold move? Ayo Dosunmu's glowing praise for Matas Buzelis adds intrigue to the team's future. The episode explores the Bulls' draft strategy, potential roster changes, and the evolving NBA landscape. Key discussions include Lonzo Ball's trade possibilities, Coby White's future with the team, and the impact of emerging stars like Tyrese Haliburton. Tune in for expert analysis on how the Bulls can navigate the upcoming draft and position themselves for success in an increasingly competitive Eastern Conference.Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPodGet at us:Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.comTwitter:@BullsCentralPodPhone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chicago-bulls-central/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire defeated DC United 7-1 in a historic victory. Tom Barlow had a hat-trick, Jason Shokalook had an assist in his first MLS match, Philip Zinckernagel played the 10 position, and did we mention Tom Barlow had a hat trick!? Tune in for the stats, impressions, and outlook on the season after this win. Nick also previews the Fire's match against Nashville SC, a team sitting in 4th in the Eastern Conference, and a team that hasn't lost in 10 straight matches across all competitions. Will the Fire fare any better on home soil? Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube

Drew Carter, Chris Forsberg, Brian Scalabrine, and Yahoo NBA Insider Kevin O'Connor discuss what next season could look like in the Eastern Conference for the Boston Celtics with the expected moves this offseason, plus Jayson Tatum's injury. Can Boston still be in the mix? What will the other leading contenders do this offseason? 1:30-Reaction to Jaylen Brown having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee7:00-Celtics listening to offers for everyone besides Jayson Tatum17:00-Is there any way to keep Al Horford and Luke Kornet?23:00-Brian Scalabrine on that state of the East WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Last Friday, the NCAA made a landmark decision to pay their athletes, but we still have a lot of questions about the decision and how they move forward. :30- SPENCER HAWES joins the show on the heels of last night's NBA Finals Game 3. The Pacers took a 2-1 lead, but how did they do it and what do they need to do to hold off OKC? :45- We wrap up this Thursday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA Finals Game 3 betting. Best bets as always. The podcast hosted by Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers on RJ Bell's Dream Preview delves into the NBA Finals Game 3 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The conversation opens with a recap of the first two games. Game 1 saw Indiana pull off a dramatic 111-110 comeback win despite Oklahoma City dominating most of the match. Rivers critiqued the Thunder's 207 passes—lowest in the league this season—paired with suboptimal shooting: SGA scored 38 on 14-of-30, while Holmgren went 2-of-9 and Jalen Williams shot 6-of-19. He referenced young stars' struggles in early Finals appearances to contextualize OKC's performance and emphasized his power ratings still favor Thunder significantly over Pacers. In Game 2, the Thunder responded decisively with a 123-107 victory. Munaf noted heavy betting movement on OKC and the ease with which they covered both spread and team total (120.5). Player stats were more balanced: SGA posted 34 points on 11-of-21 shooting, Holmgren bounced back with 15 on 6-of-11, Caruso hit four threes en route to 20 points, and Wiggins added 18 off the bench. Munaf applauded Coach Mark Daigneault for stellar in-game and series adjustments, likening his growing status to elite coaches. Rivers supported this by citing Daigneault's league-best 60.2% ATS record since 2020-21 (220-139-7), reinforcing Thunder's first-half dominance where they've led by an average of 14 points and both games' first halves stayed under the total. They discussed betting angles with Game 3 looming. While Rivers downplayed OKC's 0-7 ATS road playoff record due to small sample size, he endorsed betting Thunder -5.5 based on his power ratings and market comparison. The Thunder were -400 after splitting two games with Denver; against Indiana, the series price ballooned to -525, implying the market sees Indiana as a weaker opponent. He argued the spread should be closer to -7, citing historical trends where teams that won and covered Game 2 as road favorites in Game 3 are 3-0 straight up and ATS. Munaf explored Indiana's home court advantage, citing their 16 playoff home games over two seasons: 12-4 SU, 11-5 ATS, and 10-6 to the over. He correlated betting the over with Pacers' competitiveness. Rivers agreed, noting the faster-than-usual Finals pace (102.5 and 98), exceeding previous series like Heat-Nuggets. He identified both teams' willingness to launch threes as a key driver of pace despite low transition play. Both agreed on the over (228) for Game 3. They highlighted Tyrese Halliburton's prop values. When Halliburton scores 20+, he averages 11 assists; below that, just 7.5. He's had 8 double-doubles in 18 playoff games, 4 at home. Munaf and Rivers both endorsed his over on combined points and assists (25.5) and his double-double at +160. Shifting to league news, they addressed Darius Garland's toe surgery which sidelines him for 4–5 months. Trade rumors link him to Sacramento. Rivers emphasized Garland's significance to Cleveland's offensive identity alongside Mitchell. With Garland out or traded, the Eastern Conference becomes wide open. Despite injuries, Rivers considers Cleveland a better team than Indiana or New York if healthy. Odds show Knicks and Pacers at 8-1, Cavs at 11-1, Celtics falling to 20-1 due to Tatum's issues. They closed by discussing the Knicks coaching vacancy. Jason Kidd, Mike Malone, and longshots like Jeff Van Gundy or Johnny Bryant were mentioned. Kidd's potential move may stem from dissatisfaction with the Luka Doncic trade. They agreed New York requires a seasoned coach, with Vogel and Budenholzer seen as less dynamic fits. Munaf finished with promo details and noted Halliburton practiced fully despite “a leg thing,” suggesting no injury impact for Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To start the final hour, Ben and Brent are joined in studio by Sportsnet's own Blake Murphy. The host of Jays Talk Plus begins by discussing just how impressive the Blue Jays' recent run has been, especially the performance of Alejandro Kirk. The trio also get into some other unexpected names that are contributing, before pivoting to the NBA Finals to chat about what this year's playoff run has told us about the state of the Eastern Conference. To close out today's show, the hosting pair head to Florida to talk with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski (26:07), who covering the Stanley Cup Final. Wysh weighs in Connor McDavid's quest for the Cup and what coming up short again would mean. The trio wrap up with thoughts on Florida's dominance and why Sam Bennett fits perfectly there.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

'The Full Go' returns as Jason recaps his eventful weekend. He details his journey getting to the Kendrick Lamar and SZA concert and the disjointedness he and Dr. Pia experienced at Soldier Field. Then, he and producer Kyle give their thoughts on the concert as a whole. Next, Jason gets into the NBA Finals and explains why Tyrese Haliburton needs to be more selfish, why the Eastern Conference can be up for grabs next year, and why the Bulls are in a perilous spot with Coby White. Then, the pod ends as Kyle and Jason talk about the BET Awards and college players getting paid directly. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Producer: Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On this episode of Bad Speakers television, the host began by discussing the recent developments in the Sean Combs Trial, also known as Diddy, trial. They then moved on to the NBA playoffs, focusing on the New York Knicks' loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals. The discussion centered around whether Jalen Brunson was the primary reason for the Knicks' loss in Game Six. Additionally, they touched upon Anthony Edwards' performance in the Western Conference finals and whether or not it was a disappointment. Next, they delved into a recent list by Complex of the 50 greatest Los Angeles rappers of all time. They debated whether the publication accurately ranked the rappers. The conversation then shifted to the recent drama between Cardi B, Offset, and Cardi B's new boyfriend, Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots. They discussed whether Offset was justified in seeking spousal support from Cardi B and whether Cardi B was wrong for braiding her child's hair like her boyfriend's. The discussion also included the drama between Papoose, Remy Ma, and Claressa Shields. They then moved on to Travis Hunter's decision to get married without a prenup, speculating whether it was a wise move for the young football superstar. Finally, they discussed the recent federal pardons granted by Donald Trump to NBA YoungBoy and Larry Hoover. https://www.youtube.com/c/BadSpeakersTV https://www.instagram.com/badspeakerspodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@badspeakerspodcast https://twitter.com/BadSpeakers https://www.facebook.com/badspeakerspodcast

The House Settlement was approved by a California judge Friday. In a nutshell: We now have direct payments from schools to players. What is next and winners and losers. Do you believe The Alabama Crimson Tide tried to lure SMU Mustangs QB Kevin Jennings into the Transfer Portal to take over for outgoing Alabama Football QB Jalen Milroe? One reporter says it is so. Are there current college football head coaches that should use the Chip Kelly method and give up on the head coaching job to become a top coordinator? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 stays in the SEC with the Tennessee Volunteers at #22. Few teams had a more public offseason in the transfer portal than Tennessee Football. How will the reset at quarterback impact the Vols? Is this the biggest opportunity for Josh Heupel to solidify himself as a top ten coach? Just how valuable are the College Football Playoffs to ESPN? The NBA Finals evened up last night with the Oklahoma City Thunder keeping the Indiana Pacers at arms length in the 123-107 win. No comeback this time for the Pacers and the teams head to Indy for Game 3 Wednesday Night at 7:30 on ABC. The win in Game Two continues an impressive run for the Thunder over the Eastern Conference. The SEC will end up with two teams that advance to Omaha. The Arkansas Razorbacks swept the Tennessee Volunteers to advance and the LSU Tigers destroyed West Virginia to punch their ticket. The Auburn Tigers were swept by The Costal Carolina Chanticleers in front of record Plainsman Park crowds. What had been an historic Auburn Baseball season comes to a very disappointing close. The Atlanta Braves are now losers of seven straight games prompting plenty of calls for the job of Brian Snitker, is that just a matter of time?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Settlement was approved by a California judge Friday. In a nutshell: We now have direct payments from schools to players. What is next and winners and losers. Do you believe The Alabama Crimson Tide tried to lure SMU Mustangs QB Kevin Jennings into the Transfer Portal to take over for outgoing Alabama Football QB Jalen Milroe? One reporter says it is so. Are there current college football head coaches that should use the Chip Kelly method and give up on the head coaching job to become a top coordinator? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 stays in the SEC with the Tennessee Volunteers at #22. Few teams had a more public offseason in the transfer portal than Tennessee Football. How will the reset at quarterback impact the Vols? Is this the biggest opportunity for Josh Heupel to solidify himself as a top ten coach? Just how valuable are the College Football Playoffs to ESPN? The NBA Finals evened up last night with the Oklahoma City Thunder keeping the Indiana Pacers at arms length in the 123-107 win. No comeback this time for the Pacers and the teams head to Indy for Game 3 Wednesday Night at 7:30 on ABC. The win in Game Two continues an impressive run for the Thunder over the Eastern Conference. The SEC will end up with two teams that advance to Omaha. The Arkansas Razorbacks swept the Tennessee Volunteers to advance and the LSU Tigers destroyed West Virginia to punch their ticket. The Auburn Tigers were swept by The Costal Carolina Chanticleers in front of record Plainsman Park crowds. What had been an historic Auburn Baseball season comes to a very disappointing close. The Atlanta Braves are now losers of seven straight games prompting plenty of calls for the job of Brian Snitker, is that just a matter of time?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Settlement was approved by a California judge Friday. In a nutshell: We now have direct payments from schools to players. What is next and winners and losers. Do you believe The Alabama Crimson Tide tried to lure SMU Mustangs QB Kevin Jennings into the Transfer Portal to take over for outgoing Alabama Football QB Jalen Milroe? One reporter says it is so. Are there current college football head coaches that should use the Chip Kelly method and give up on the head coaching job to become a top coordinator? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 stays in the SEC with the Tennessee Volunteers at #22. Few teams had a more public offseason in the transfer portal than Tennessee Football. How will the reset at quarterback impact the Vols? Is this the biggest opportunity for Josh Heupel to solidify himself as a top ten coach? Just how valuable are the College Football Playoffs to ESPN? The NBA Finals evened up last night with the Oklahoma City Thunder keeping the Indiana Pacers at arms length in the 123-107 win. No comeback this time for the Pacers and the teams head to Indy for Game 3 Wednesday Night at 7:30 on ABC. The win in Game Two continues an impressive run for the Thunder over the Eastern Conference. The SEC will end up with two teams that advance to Omaha. The Arkansas Razorbacks swept the Tennessee Volunteers to advance and the LSU Tigers destroyed West Virginia to punch their ticket. The Auburn Tigers were swept by The Costal Carolina Chanticleers in front of record Plainsman Park crowds. What had been an historic Auburn Baseball season comes to a very disappointing close. The Atlanta Braves are now losers of seven straight games prompting plenty of calls for the job of Brian Snitker, is that just a matter of time?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Settlement was approved by a California judge Friday. In a nutshell: We now have direct payments from schools to players. What is next and winners and losers. Do you believe The Alabama Crimson Tide tried to lure SMU Mustangs QB Kevin Jennings into the Transfer Portal to take over for outgoing Alabama Football QB Jalen Milroe? One reporter says it is so. Are there current college football head coaches that should use the Chip Kelly method and give up on the head coaching job to become a top coordinator? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 stays in the SEC with the Tennessee Volunteers at #22. Few teams had a more public offseason in the transfer portal than Tennessee Football. How will the reset at quarterback impact the Vols? Is this the biggest opportunity for Josh Heupel to solidify himself as a top ten coach? Just how valuable are the College Football Playoffs to ESPN? The NBA Finals evened up last night with the Oklahoma City Thunder keeping the Indiana Pacers at arms length in the 123-107 win. No comeback this time for the Pacers and the teams head to Indy for Game 3 Wednesday Night at 7:30 on ABC. The win in Game Two continues an impressive run for the Thunder over the Eastern Conference. The SEC will end up with two teams that advance to Omaha. The Arkansas Razorbacks swept the Tennessee Volunteers to advance and the LSU Tigers destroyed West Virginia to punch their ticket. The Auburn Tigers were swept by The Costal Carolina Chanticleers in front of record Plainsman Park crowds. What had been an historic Auburn Baseball season comes to a very disappointing close. The Atlanta Braves are now losers of seven straight games prompting plenty of calls for the job of Brian Snitker, is that just a matter of time?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Settlement was approved by a California judge Friday. In a nutshell: We now have direct payments from schools to players. What is next and winners and losers. Do you believe The Alabama Crimson Tide tried to lure SMU Mustangs QB Kevin Jennings into the Transfer Portal to take over for outgoing Alabama Football QB Jalen Milroe? One reporter says it is so. Are there current college football head coaches that should use the Chip Kelly method and give up on the head coaching job to become a top coordinator? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 stays in the SEC with the Tennessee Volunteers at #22. Few teams had a more public offseason in the transfer portal than Tennessee Football. How will the reset at quarterback impact the Vols? Is this the biggest opportunity for Josh Heupel to solidify himself as a top ten coach? Just how valuable are the College Football Playoffs to ESPN? The NBA Finals evened up last night with the Oklahoma City Thunder keeping the Indiana Pacers at arms length in the 123-107 win. No comeback this time for the Pacers and the teams head to Indy for Game 3 Wednesday Night at 7:30 on ABC. The win in Game Two continues an impressive run for the Thunder over the Eastern Conference. The SEC will end up with two teams that advance to Omaha. The Arkansas Razorbacks swept the Tennessee Volunteers to advance and the LSU Tigers destroyed West Virginia to punch their ticket. The Auburn Tigers were swept by The Costal Carolina Chanticleers in front of record Plainsman Park crowds. What had been an historic Auburn Baseball season comes to a very disappointing close. The Atlanta Braves are now losers of seven straight games prompting plenty of calls for the job of Brian Snitker, is that just a matter of time?Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens to discuss several topics, including in light of what happened this past week in the NBA with the New York Knicks and Tom Thibodeau, what it would take for Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula to put Sean McDermott on the hot season or even fire him.Under Thibs, the Knicks won at least 50 games in back to back seasons for the first time since the early 90's, made the playoffs four of the past five years with at least a first round win in the last three years, and made the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years. Despite all that the Knicks upper management decided Thibs had taken New York as far as they were going to go under him and fired him.That got Patrick wondering what it would take for Pegula to ultimately sour on McDermott given some of the parallels between the two teams. McDermott has led the Bills to consistently good regular seasons, division titles and even playoff wins but has hit a wall every year in the playoffs, with that wall usually being Kansas City. The guys discuss some of the similarities and differences between Thibs and McDermott and try to paint a picture of what it would take, realistically for Pegula to decide that maybe it's time to move on and find a coach that'll get them over the hump. Of course, that coach may ultimately be McDermott and that's discussed too.Also, the James Cook situation isn't getting better per most recent reports and the guys have thoughts on that. In another Bills topic the question is posed if you'd sign up for 775 yards receiving from Keon Coleman this season right now. That plus Joe's Mt. Flushmore of crappy Sabres suits, Patrick's "Finish the Sentence" segment and plenty more.Major props to Talking Buffalo sponsor, Sonny Red's at 1841 Abbott Road in Lackawanna, just minutes from Highmark Stadium. We consider them THE most underrated spot for wings, pizza and other great food in Western New York plus it's a great place to drink and have a great time. Also big thanks to Imperial Pizza and their two locations (1035 Abbott Road and 1655 Main Street), home of not only great pizza and tons of other delicious eats but also the best everyday lunch special in town.Special thanks to local Buffalo band, Orange Zestfor allowing us to use their awesome single, “Old Friends” as the new official intro music for Talking Buffalo. Check out Orange Zest and be sure to support not only them, but local music!♦♦♦♦♦Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast Substack: Patrick Moran's SubstackTwitter: @PatrickMoranTBBlue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.socialInstagram: @PatrickMoranTBFacebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  

On this episode we discuss the New York Knicks losing in the Eastern Conference finals much to Fresh’s pain. We also discuss if rap beef is still relevant in these days and times. Hip-hop facts include Dr. Dre, Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion this week is that the west coast is emerging […] The post Damn Knicks appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In a new episode of The Bernie Fratto Show, Bernie Fratto opens the show explaining how this NBA Finals could be a huge moment of redemption for Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle. FOX Sports Radio NBA Analyst Mark Medina joins the show to talk about Thibs being fired, if Jason Kidd is a real possibility to take the HC position, which Eastern Conference team Kevin Durant could end up on & his thoughts after Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Bernie then goes in depth on the pros & cons of Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers, if the Knicks made the right decision in firing Tom Thibodeau + your calls during the Midnight Hour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-15:56) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers and Forbes Sports joins the show from Oklahoma City to preview game one of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder. He shares what the vibe has been like in OKC the last couple of days, explains what the Denver Nuggets did to take the Thunder to seven games, highlights some advantages that the Pacers have against the Thunder, and describes what downtown Oklahoma City is like. (15:56-35:27) – The Thunder television play-by-play broadcaster for FanDuel Sports Network, Chris Fisher, joins the show to provide some information about the next opponent for the Pacers. He highlights how connected the Thunder are defensively, accesses if people in Oklahoma City are viewing the Indiana Pacers as the Thunder of the Eastern Conference, and compliments the relentlessness that Indiana plays with because it could create some problems for the Thunder. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-26:13) – Query & Company opens on Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison setting the table for tonight’s game one of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Jake highlights something that Tyrese Haliburton said about the state of Indiana and being able to represent the Pacers on the national level. (26:13-34:22) – Yesterday was media day for the NBA Finals. Jake and Eddie highlight one comment that Thunder head coach Mark Daignault said about trying to defend the Indiana Pacers offense. (34:22-44:09) – The first hour of the program concludes with Jake and Eddie touching on game one of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. They also share the breaking news that Anthony Richardson has suffered a shoulder injury and will miss a couple of weeks. (44:09-1:09:31) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers and Forbes Sports joins the show from Oklahoma City to preview game one of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder. He shares what the vibe has been like in OKC the last couple of days, explains what the Denver Nuggets did to take the Thunder to seven games, highlights some advantages that the Pacers have against the Thunder, and describes what downtown Oklahoma City is like. (1:09:31-1:18:07) – Jake and Eddie shift the conversation back to Anthony Richardson with him suffering another injury. They discuss something that someone asked them via Twitter that’s been discussed on this program before. (1:18:07-1:25:51) – The second hour of today’s show wraps up with Jake and Eddie discussing something they discovered about the front office staff because of the connection with Anthony Richardson. (1:25:51-1:48:55) – The Thunder television play-by-play broadcaster for FanDuel Sports Network, Chris Fisher, joins the show to provide some information about the next opponent for the Pacers. He highlights how connected the Thunder are defensively, accesses if people in Oklahoma City are viewing the Indiana Pacers as the Thunder of the Eastern Conference, and compliments the relentlessness that Indiana plays with because it could create some problems for the Thunder. (1:48:55-1:57:53) – Jake makes an apology to the Pacers for taking time away from them today with the Anthony Richardson news. He gets back to sharing why he is so stoked for this opportunity for Indiana. (1:57:53-2:06:39) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie going over some props for tonight’s game for the Pacers and Thunder!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kostos shares his final thoughts on the New York Knicks losing to the Indiana Pacers. Nick takes an early look at next year's Eastern Conference and explains what he thinks the Knicks should do this offseason. 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

Nick Kostos opens the second hour with his full reaction from the New York Knicks loss to the Indiana Pacers. Nick takes an early look at next year's Eastern Conference and tires to predict what the Knicks will do this offseason. 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

Pascal Siakam was named Eastern Conference finals MVP as the Indiana Pacers defeated New York Knicks to clinch a trip to the NBA Finals. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Es Baraheni react to the Pacers' win and give their thoughts on what went wrong for the Knicks. Then, the gang looks ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Pacers and make their picks.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni & Zena KeitaExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Logan, Raja, and Howard open the pod with some Miami traffic talk and a debate on which NBA cities have the worst traffic. The guys then recap Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, in which the Knicks defeated the Pacers and staved off elimination. What did the Knicks do differently in Game 5 to secure victory against the Pacers? Does the duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns need to be respected more? What do both the Knicks and Pacers need to do to win Game 6? Was the Timberwolves' chemistry off in their Game 5 blowout loss to the Thunder? What's next for the Wolves roster this offseason? What do they need to add? Plus, a loaded mailbag! (0:50): Show start (6:02): Knicks Force Game 6 (28:52): Fan Duel Ad Break (29:45): Anthony Edwards + Wolves (48:30): Mailbag The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Clifford Augustin and Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Belle Roman Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices