Podcasts about Eastern Conference

Justin shakes off the Phillies blowing Game 1 vs Atlanta by diving in with Cameron for this upcoming Flyers team. How the roster looks compared to the changes that took place this offseason around the Eastern Conference. In what is expected to be a fun Flyers team, how can they make the playoffs as the East clearly improved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What are you most excited to see with the Penguins tonight? We are pumped to watch Sergei Murashov and the potential that he brings. Bob thinks the Penguins are going to make the playoffs. Kyle Dubas may need to rethink things if the Eastern Conference is strong this year and the Penguins could miss. 2026-27 Penguins Time Capsule.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: What are you most excited to see with the Penguins tonight? Bob thinks the Penguins are going to make the playoffs. Kyle Dubas may need to rethink things if the Eastern Conference is strong this year and the Penguins could miss. 2026-27 Penguins Time Capsule. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show.

Matt John from the J-Notes on FanSided returns to the show to talk about the prospects this season for the Boston Celtics. Check in with him as he talks to Gerald about how the team will fare after the Jaylen Brown trade and what their chances are of winning the Eastern Conference. They also bring in some Lakers talk and gauge how Matt feels about how the Celtics' long-time rival matches up in the West as well. How will the Celtics fare with Jayson Tatum as the unquestioned star of the show? Find out as Matt John is back for some great NBA Observations!

Shaquille O'Neal believes Matas Buzelis could become “a force to be reckoned with” in roughly two years—but what does Chicago need to accomplish before Matas gets there? And should the Bulls be monitoring Jalen Suggs if Orlando eventually shakes up its core?On today's episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize dives into three major Bulls storylines that could shape both the short-term rotation and the long-term rebuild.First, we discuss Jalen Suggs.ESPN's recent preseason reporting raised questions about whether Orlando could revisit larger roster changes if its new coaching direction fails to improve how the group fits together. That does not mean the Bulls are pursuing Suggs or that Orlando has made him available—but it creates an interesting basketball question:Would Suggs make sense as a long-term backcourt partner for Josh Giddey?Suggs is 25, has already earned All-Defensive recognition and averaged 13.8 points, 5.5 assists and 1.8 steals last season. His point-of-attack defense could take pressure off Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and Nic Claxton, but a 33.9% three-point mark and his availability would need to be weighed against the major financial and acquisition cost.Then we get into the BIG Matas conversation.

CFL trade deadline today, Steve Staios on injuries to Sanderson and Zub, Eastern Conference playoff teams, and texts.

Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are joined by Tyler Parker to discuss the best- and worst-case scenarios for each team in the Eastern Conference. Can the Knicks become champions again? Is LeBron under too much pressure in Philly? Plus, which teams are Finals contenders?Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckGuest: Tyler ParkerProducers: Logan Murdock, Victoria Valencia, Jacob Cornett, Clifford Augustin, and Ben CruzProduction Supervision: Jack Wilson and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate and Danny make their over/under picks for every Eastern Conference team, weighing roster changes, health, depth, and fit. They also examine how lottery reform could redistribute wins across the league and complicate this season's projections. Joel Embiid's conditioning and defensive outlookEastern Conference Over/Unders Philadelphia 76ers⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠⁠⁠Jalen Duren unsignedJalen Duren offerKarl-Anthony TownsMiles McBrideNikola JokicLeBron JamesBulls-Hornets tradeTyler Nickel⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference.They go in-depth on the chances of the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers to make a deep run this season, discuss the exciting prospects on the Chicago Bulls roster, ask if the Milwaukee Bucks have a chip on their shoulder this season and much more!On the WNBA side, the pair go over the first games of the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs! They discussed the marvelous performances of A'Ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, their most fun matchups and what adjustments teams need to make going forward.0:15 Central Division preview01:30 Pistons15:26 Pacers29:26 Bulls39:15 Bucks48:16 Aces vs. Fever takeaways & questions01:03:43 Liberty vs. Lynx takeaways & questions01:22:13 Dream vs. Mystics takeaways & questions01:28:49 Valkyries vs. Wings takeaways & questions Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Hawks and United Broadcaster Mike Conti talks about the Hawks vibes being high to start the season, what the Hawks offseason emphasis seemed to be, no praise pr good feelings for taking two games from the Knicks, how tough the Eastern Conference seems to be, the different feeling around the Falcons after a big win on a short week as Penix debuted, and who he believes is the best team in college football.

Jesse and Victor are here to Catch Up on everything in the Western Conference that transpired ofter our team previews. We also have our annual spicy mustard competition - two hot takes per team. Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages.   View our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey

Nothing like a blockbuster trade on the eve of a new season to get fans going as Kirill Marchenko has moved on from the Columbus Blue Jackets to Toronto.Vic and Neil break it down and go straight to the heart of the matter: for two non-playoff teams from a season ago, does the move push either into the top eight in the Eastern Conference?X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #BZZR #UBS #TheLineup.pro #JohnChayka #JimHIller #DonWaddell #KirillMarchenko #MilesWood #ElvisMerzlikins #MatthewKnies #StevenLorentz #EmilAndrae #SergeiBobrovsky #GavinMcKenna #DarrenRaddysh #NickPaul #AnthonyStolarz #WilliamNylander #JohnTavares #AustonMatthews #MitchMarner #ZachWerenski #AnaheimDucks #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets

HOUR 1 - The NHL is back! Brock Faber of the Minnesota Wild will miss some time with a fractured skull. Nathan Rourke adds another award to his trophy case. The Chicago Bears put on a show on Monday Night Football. And MLB baseball playoffs are underway with the Wild Card round! The voice of hockey in Canada joins The Green Zone to kickoff the start of the NHL season. Sportsnet's Chris Cuthbert gives you a preview of the Toronto Maple Leafs along with the rest of the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League. The Green Zone

Philadelphia Union continued their unbeaten streak on Saturday night with a 4-2 victory over Orlando City, which sees the Union sit comfortably in 6th place in the Eastern Conference, five points ahead of Orlando. Todd discusses the latest news which includes José Nuñez's report of Philadelphia Union turning down a deal for Malik Jakupovic from Borussia Dortmund and Cavan Sullivan, Frankie Westfield and Neil Pierre all making their USMNT against Peru. Todd gives his thought's on the game against Orlando City with topics including: Depth stepping up, what similarities does Ryan Richter see to the 2022 Union team, and Milan Iloski's second hat trick this season. Finally, Todd discusses Blunder of The Week which goes to Manchester City for being found guilty of 114 financial charges.   News: Philadelphia Union turned down an offer from Borussia Dortmund for Malik Jakupovic during the most recent transfer window: [5:50] Cavan Sullivan, Frankie Westfield and Neil Pierre all make debut with USMNT: [14:37] Philadelphia Union v Orlando City: Union avoid conceding early penalty: [24:58] Depth steps up with five starters missing: [37:04] Milan Iloski scores second hat trick of the season: [47:23] Similarities Ryan Richter sees between 2022 team and this team: [56:03] Blunder of the Week: Manchester City charged with 114 financial charges: [1:16:20]   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/   Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/

Koby Altman discusses the tough Eastern Conference at Cavs Media Day, sharing insights on the upcoming NBA season and team strategy.

In this episode, Jaffe & Razor preview the Bruins' 2026-27 season and talk through the biggest questions heading into opening night. They discuss David Pastrnak being named the 28th captain in franchise history, the level of competition across the Eastern Conference, and what to expect from the Swayman/DiPietro tandem in net. They also take a look at some new and some familiar faces on the blue line and what success needs to look like from the Bruins' forward group this season. Take a second to visit some of our great sponsors! Visit Fazenda at fazendacoffe.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Sparx Hockey at www.sparxhockey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Copeland Auto Group at www.countoncopeland.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Klein recaps a wild NFL Week 3 headlined by the Vikings trading JJ McCarthy to the Giants for a fifth-round pick, plus the Sunday Night Football classic between the Rams and Broncos. He breaks down a tough weekend for Saskatchewan in the CFL, wraps up his full NHL season preview with predictions for the Central Division and the entire Eastern Conference, and closes with a tribute to AEW star PAC following his sudden passing.Which of Peter's division predictions do you think is furthest off base?Couch Potato Diary is available wherever you get your podcasts.

Unlike the Eastern Conference, the West seems to be much more straightforward this year. I break down all 16 teams and give my playoff predictions!Enjoy!

Brice Lewis of the Bleav In Hawks podcast and WJZY-TV stops by to preview the Eastern Conference. Check in as he and Gerald go through the major contenders and decide who will ultimately become the Beast of the East. Plus, he shares thoughts on the team he covers, the Atlanta Hawks, and where they might be ending up in the Eastern Conference mix as well. All this, and he shares thoughts on the Lakers and how they stack up in the West. Who will rise to the top of the Eastern Conference? Find out who Brice Lewis thinks it is as we continue to give you the best in season previews and NBA Observations!

On this week's episode we are joined by James Fretz of the Fretzlemania Wrestling Podcast! Fretz gives us his picks for how the teams in the Eastern Conference of the NHL will fare this year! Near the end we surprise Torrey with talk about Harry Nansi, who Fretz has seen play in the OHL! As always, catch us where you get your pods when searching the Visionaries Global Media and Nattering With E Networks! Follow Fretz using his Linktree https://linktr.ee/fretzlemania

The NBA season is right around the corner, which means it's time to run through your favorite gambling site's over/unders. Plus, Bill Simmons trolls Heat fans, Karl Anthony Towns extension drama, and much more. Buy tickets to the First to the Floor Live Show in Boston on October 29 at Big Night Live: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0100651EA21DB1B4 ⁠Buy tickets to the First to the Floor Live Show ⁠⁠in Boston on October 29 at Big Night Live

Jay King, Sam Packard and Brian Robb preview the Eastern Conference by looking at over/under win totals and look at why they are higher on the Celtics this season than most.  Still Poddable on CLNS Media is Powered by

Jared and Mo empty the mailbag and take your questions on everything from the effects of the new lottery rules to the gauntlet of the Eastern Conference and the end of the Stephen Curry era in Golden State. 00:00 Mailbag57:53 Miami/USC Check-in Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. The Penguins season is 1 week away as they open in Philly on 9/30. Tyler is most confident in the old guys because they have been around the block so many times. Tyler expects Evgeni Malkin to have a hard time as the season moves along, but thinks the coaching staff will manage his minutes on the ice to keep him fresh. TK wants to see Ben Kindel mature as he enters his second year in the league after such a promising rookie campaign. Tyler is a little bit worried about Arturs Silovs after the performance last night and added why he wants to see a clear starting goaltender this season. TK questioned if the Penguins will have enough grit defensively to keep opponents away from crashing the net. Tyler said the power play has to be a way to make opponents pay on a given night. How does TK view the rest of the Metro division and the Eastern Conference as a whole? Tyler thinks a 4th place finish in the Metro will get them in the playoffs.

The Steelers are getting set for a divisional matchup Sunday afternoon and we still don't have a clue what is going on with Joey Porter Jr. The guys wondered if Mike McCarthy and the PR staff put the kibosh on any JPJ questions. He answered other injury questions, like one about Michael Pittman Jr., but none got asked about Porter. What is the play here? The Steelers could place him on short-term IR while fieldling trade calls. Mike McCarthy told us the offensive line just needed more continuity and consistency, but we caught video at practice of Brock Hoffman and Max Iheanachor with the starting unit. Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. The Penguins season is 1 week away as they open in Philly on 9/30. Tyler is most confident in the old guys because they have been around the block so many times. Tyler expects Evgeni Malkin to have a hard time as the season moves along, but thinks the coaching staff will manage his minutes on the ice to keep him fresh. TK wants to see Ben Kindel mature as he enters his second year in the league after such a promising rookie campaign. Tyler is a little bit worried about Arturs Silovs after the performance last night and added why he wants to see a clear starting goaltender this season. TK questioned if the Penguins will have enough grit defensively to keep opponents away from crashing the net. Tyler said the power play has to be a way to make opponents pay on a given night. How does TK view the rest of the Metro division and the Eastern Conference as a whole? Tyler thinks a 4th place finish in the Metro will get them in the playoffs.

During Hour 3 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing Oilers-Jets, Ike Howard, Eastern Conference playoff predictions, Presidents Cup, and iconic duos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss the Knicks and the Eastern Conference. Then, Anthony Jeselnik joins the pod to talk about his new book club podcast, before talking about his career as a comedian, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:17) The Knicks and the East with Zach Lowe (01:06:36) Anthony Jeselnik on book clubs, roasts, and stand-up comedy Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe and Anthony Jeselnik Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Catch Anthony Jeselnik on the "Wrath of Man" tour:  https://anthonyjeselnik.com/tour Download Uber Eats and order now. http://ubereats.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, soccer fans! With all the hand-wringing and clutching of pearls around the Chicago Fire's on-field performances, we've missed some news happening around the club. Let Nick get you caught up with the latest new: Jack Elliott's contract extention and the impact on the roster or centerbacks. Will he continue to be the starter and captain alongside Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, and Noah Allen? How does the depth at centerback look with Sam Rogers, Mauricio Pineda, and Christopher Cupps contract situations? Nick breaks it all down for you. We also look at the progress on the Chicago Fire's new stadium, McDonald's Park. Recent updates from the club and from other news outlets like Crain's discuss the status of the stadium construction, the team's digital infrastructure partner Boldyn Networks, ticket availability, and when is the anticipated opening. Nick also provides an update on the Men in Red called up to international duty: Robert Lewandowski to Poland, Robin Lod to Finland, Puso Dithejane to South Africa, Anzor Mekvabishvili to Georgia, Noah Allen to Greece Under-21s, and our very own homegrown goalkeeper Chris Brady to the USMNT. CFII players in MLS Next Pro also received call-ups, with Vitaliy Hlyut going to Ukraine's Under-19s and Jason Nemo, Jr. and Christopher Morales going to the USMNT Under-17s. Nick then takes a look up and down the Major League Soccer standings, noting which clubs have a home playoff match secure, which are fighting to move up the table, and which are just fighting for any sort of playoff chances. To close out the show, we note a number of transfers that could impact the Eastern Conference and MLS Cup playoff picture. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Quinn from Celtics Wire stops by to share thoughts on the teams most likely to surprise the experts this upcoming season. Check in with Justin and Gerald as they go over the Celtics in the aftermath of the Jaylen Brown trade and whether the team can still compete at the top of the Eastern Conference. They then go over the teams most likely to be the biggest surprises of the season and why each of these selections can succeed above expectations. All this, and Justin has some thoughts on the Lakers and their outlook for the 82-game season as well. Which teams are looking to break out and become this season's biggest surprise team? Find out the thoughts of Justin Quinn as we continue our season previews with the best in NBA Observations and the Lakers Fast Break podcast!

Welcome back to Loud & Proud Orlando! Tonight, we are unpacking the absolute chaos of Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New England Revolution. We're breaking down what went wrong for the Lions defensively in stoppage time, analyzing the intense Peyton Miller and Justin Ellis matchup before they head off to the USMNT camp ahead of the Peru friendly, and looking closely at the Eastern Conference standings. Sitting on 34 points with just eight games left, is every game a must-win for Orlando City from here on out? Drop your thoughts in the chat and let's get into it.

For the third time in 11 games, the Philadelphia Union once again overcame a 2+ goal deficit, defeating Sporting KC 4-3, which sees the Union move into 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Todd and José discuss their thoughts from the game including: the Union's disastrous start to the game, halftime adjustments, the teams mentality under Richter and the playoff picture ahead.   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/   Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/

It's Alive!: Preseason Puck Drop 09/21/26We're Back! A full-length episode is in the works to kick off the Pittsburgh Penguin's regular season campaign. Still, co-host Jeff Taylor simply couldn't help himself but to record a quick, ‘flying-solo' preseason edition of the pod.Very special thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOFly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff TaylorOriginal theme and outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana played drums, Ashley Taylor sang.Interested in becoming a sponsor of our podcast?Email Fly Penguins Fly Podcast at: penspod@gmail.comShane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.Hire Shane: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.comThis episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Fly Penguins Fly Theme composed and produced by Jeff TaylorKid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions

Dylan and Cone link up to discuss tiering the Eastern Conference: No 60 win teams in the league Charlotte after LaMelo Are the Magic underrated? Hawks crazy perimeter defense Strength of the top-9 in the conference Did Detroit improve? The point guard issue in Miami Where do the Sixers finish? How will NY look after their finals run? And more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas break down their Eastern Conference predictions, projecting where every team will finish in the standings and some of their picks are WILD. Who's making the playoffs, who's falling short, and which predictions will age the worst?

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - It's the 4th and final week of the WHL team-by-team previews featuring General Managers spotlighting their rosters for the fans. First we have some news and notes and then the guest list. [11:28] - The Edmonton Oil Kings have a new GM, a new trainer, a new equipment manager and half the roster is new too. Michael Chan is our guide to the team ahead of the season and a new era in Edmonton. [40:23] - The final week of the WHL team previews will include the defending BC Division champion Penticton Vees with GM Fred Harbinson looking back at year 1 and ahead to year 2. [1:12:40] - Associate Coach Joe Frazer fills in for GM Willie Desjardins to deliver an in-depth look at the 2026-27 Tigers who will see big changes on the blueline and between the pipes but return a great core of forwards too. [1:35:17] - The Eastern Conference champion Prince Albert Raiders will be hard pressed to hold on to that title but they won't let it go without a fight either. Curtis Hunt is the GM in PA and now you can hear what he had to say. [1:59:00] - And finally...the defending WHL champions WHL, the Everett Silvertips are in the final preview slot before the season. Winning the Ed Chynoweth is incredibly hard but defending it...even harder. GM Mike Fraser previews his team.

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On this week's episode, the guys preview where they think the teams in the Pacific and Central Divisions, aka the Western Conference, will finish at the end of the regular season. Impressively, we make a conscious effort not to make the show about the Toronto Maple Leafs and give other teams a chance. This is part one of a two-part series, as next week we will preview the Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions, aka the Eastern Conference. You can listen to this and our other pods on the Nattering With E and Visionaries Global Media networks where you get your podcasts.

Kawhi Leonard is officially back with the Toronto Raptors, adding another major name to an increasingly competitive Eastern Conference.CP The Fanchise reacts to the Kawhi trade and breaks down Toronto's new-look roster, Kawhi's fit alongside Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, and where the Raptors could fit in the Eastern Conference race.The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski also joins the NBA Report for an in-depth Minnesota Timberwolves season preview. Jon explains why Minnesota reshaped the roster around Anthony Edwards, how LaMelo Ball can make Ant's life easier, Anthony Edwards' emergence as a franchise leader and recruiter, and why Jonathan Kuminga chose Minnesota.Plus, Paul George has officially met the Boston media and says he's ready to play alongside Jayson Tatum. Can the veteran wing help Boston replace what it lost with Jaylen Brown, and what questions remain about the Celtics entering the new season?Topics include Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga, Minnesota Timberwolves, Paul George, Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics and the Eastern Conference race.Subscribe to the the NBA Report Youtube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@TheNBAReportSupport the show

Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad, and producer Artis Woods talk Minnesota Timberwolves leadership power rankings, and discuss Chris Finch's interview with Britt Robson of MinnPost! Plus, Phil makes his case for the Timberwolves moving to the Eastern Conference!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad, and producer Artis Woods talk Minnesota Timberwolves leadership power rankings, and discuss Chris Finch's interview with Britt Robson of MinnPost! Plus, Phil makes his case for the Timberwolves moving to the Eastern Conference!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer Coolers – Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals received a major wake-up call last season. After finishing atop the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, Washington dropped 16 points, finished fourth in the Metropolitan Division with 95 and missed the playoffs. GM Chris Patrick responded aggressively, surrounding Alexander Ovechkin with Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch and Boone Jenner. Neil Smith and Vic Morren see a Capitals roster that, on paper, looks significantly stronger—and determined not to repeat last season's disappointment.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Washington finishes fourth in the Metro with 95 points, a 16-point decline from the previous season, and misses the Stanley Cup Playoffs.[00:00:25] Despite winning the Cup in 2018, the Capitals have won only one playoff series since that championship.[00:00:40] Offense, defense, power play and penalty killing all decline as many players fail to duplicate their career seasons from 2024-25.[00:00:55] Pierre-Luc Dubois also misses significant time with injury, contributing to a season where many of the previous year's positives disappear.[00:01:00] Neil describes missing the playoffs as an “ice bucket challenge” after Washington had challenged for the Presidents' Trophy the year before.[00:01:25] That previous season also featured Ovechkin passing Wayne Gretzky's career goal-scoring record, creating an unforgettable year in Washington.[00:01:45] The disappointing follow-up convinces management that dramatic changes are necessary to give Ovechkin and the existing core more support.[00:02:00] Ovechkin re-signs July 2 on a one-year, $4.25 million contract and enters the season 71 goals away from 1,000.[00:02:20] Jordan Kyrou arrives from St. Louis for Connor McMichael, Dalibor Dvorsky and a 2026 first-round pick.[00:02:40] Washington then lands Alex Tuch in a sign-and-trade with Buffalo and signs longtime Columbus captain Boone Jenner.[00:03:00] Vic views the three additions as a major statement from Chris Patrick, bringing Washington more scoring, experience and leadership.[00:03:15] Neil likes McMichael and acknowledges Washington surrendered quality pieces, but Tuch brings another high-end player into the lineup.[00:03:30] Kyrou provides the pure goal-scoring ability he displayed in St. Louis, while Jenner adds veteran leadership to an already mature roster.[00:04:00] Additional depth arrives with Johnny Brodzinski, Josh Dunne, Justin Holl and 6-foot-7 defenseman Vincent Desharnais.[00:04:25] Trevor van Riemsdyk leaves for Pittsburgh, Brandon Duhaime signs with Toronto and Brett Leason heads to San Jose.[00:04:40] Washington also has intriguing young players pushing toward larger roles, beginning with 6-foot-5, 225-pound Ilya Protas.[00:05:00] Protas produced four points in four NHL games last season and could become a much more significant part of the Capitals lineup.[00:05:15] Cole Hutson, younger brother of Montreal defenseman Lane Hutson, is another prospect to watch after appearing in 14 games for Washington.[00:05:35] Neil likes the young talent coming through the system and believes the Capitals look considerably stronger on paper than they did last season.Washington isn't quietly hoping for a rebound. The Capitals responded to missing the playoffs by adding Kyrou, Tuch and Jenner around Ovechkin and the established core. They sacrificed some younger assets to do it, but the message is clear: this organization still intends to compete now. After last season's dramatic step backward, Neil and Vic see a roster built to make sure Washington doesn't experience the same disappointment again.

Part two of the return of an YKB annual tradition. We picked our over unders for the stacked Eastern Conference and tried to predict what Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe will say about each team as well. Enjoy. Get weekly bonus content, discord access and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall Watch YKB Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youknowball Buy our merch here! https://youknowball.dashery.com/ All other YKB content can be found here: https://linktr.ee/youknowball Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part one of the return of an YKB annual tradition. We picked our over unders for the stacked Eastern Conference and tried to predict what Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe will say about each team as well. Enjoy. Get weekly bonus content, discord access and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall Watch YKB Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youknowball Buy our merch here! https://youknowball.dashery.com/ All other YKB content can be found here: https://linktr.ee/youknowball Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 - How many All-Stars can the Sixers have?03:02 - Maxey or LeBron for team's leader in assists?07:04 - Expecting more from Dean Wade or Anfernee Simons?09:14 - Who will play a larger role between Dominick Barlow and Labaron Philon Jr?11:26 - How can VJ Edgecombe find success this season?18:26 - Paul George gets introduced as a Celtic21:17 - Ranking the Eastern Conference teams

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire are in free fall. They're winless in five matches, have dropped to 5th in the Eastern Conference, and are in danger of falling further if they don't identify and solve their problems. Nick identifies the negative trends on offense, defense, tactics, and signings and tries to find a way to turn the team around. The offense has been reconfigure to center around super-star striker Robert Lewandowski, and the Polish goal sccoring great has been finding the back of the net at almost the same rate as former Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers. That leaves some offensive efficiency to be desired out of Philip Zinckernagel, Jonathan Bamba, Puso Dithejane, and Johan Gomez, while Maren Haile-Selassie and Robin Lod continue to pitch in with goal contributions. On defense, the club needs to keep their shape, get new signing Andreas Hanche-Olsen on the pitch, get Mbekezeli Mbokazi back from injury, and help Noah Allen get more comfortable as he plays both center back and left back. The Men in Red also need to figure out how to control the midfield while waiting on the return of Andre Franco and the arrival of Georgian international Anzor Mekvabishvili. There's no time to lose as the Fire face Nashville SC, the Vancouver Whitecaps, and other Major League Soccer opponents in the coming weeks. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the TABLE TALK interview podcast, Jeff sat down with Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com for a great discussion about about the Philadelphia Union's season, and how they are currently on fire after a disaster start to the year. It really has been a tale of two season halves as the Union are likely heading to the playoffs after being at the bottom of the Eastern Conference pit. What happened with this team after the World Cup break? Which players have been a surprise? The dominance of Cavan Sullivan! Can they truly contend in the playoffs? All of this and much more this week on the Table Talk interview show!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

It's been a lousy time to collide with the best teams in the Eastern Conference this season. FC Cincinnati were given some bad servings of humble pie in Nashville and Philadelphia. At least home cooking should make the sour taste go away? Not so fast, my friend. Charlotte FC have owned the Queen City since 2024, winning the last two times at TQL Stadium. While both teams will be missing some important pieces as they chase the top of the conference, this six-pointer matchup will be important for any playoff runs. We bring in Brian from TopBin90 to give us his perspective on a Charlotte team that needed health in the right places to get on track. How can Cincinnati turn things around without their best player? How can Charlotte keep their streak alive missing their own midfield piece? And has the Crown's season turned around with just one addition, or do they need more for the postseason run? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer     Check out the TopBin90 website: Topbin90.com Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

Steph Curry has earned virtually unlimited goodwill in Golden State. But is that goodwill about to face its toughest test?On this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher challenges the annual fantasy that Curry and the Warriors have one more championship run left in them. Golden State is coming off a 37-win season, made no transformative offseason addition and is relying on a 38-year-old superstar whose workload already has to be carefully managed. Yet Curry could remain among the NBA's highest-paid players for years to come.Ric explains why Curry deserves every dollar after transforming the Warriors and the NBA—but also why his salary, age and diminished supporting cast create a late-career situation unlike the ones faced by Magic Johnson, Larry Bird or Michael Jordan. Can Warriors fans simply enjoy Curry's remaining magic without expecting another championship? And if the losses pile up, will they?Ric also looks beyond the NBA storylines the national networks are likely to push, explaining why Oklahoma City and San Antonio are more compelling than LeBron James' first week in Philadelphia, why the Western Conference may be more top-heavy than wide open, and why the Eastern Conference could become the NBA's real battleground after a massive migration and consolidation of star talent.Plus: why last season's panic over tanking was overblown, and Ric closes with a personal remembrance of his former ESPN colleague Barry Melrose and the lesson he took from not reaching out before it was too late.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome to On The Ball01:16 – The NBA storylines Ric believes actually matter01:40 – Why the LeBron-in-Philadelphia hype misses the point02:55 – OKC and San Antonio: the matchup Ric really wants to see03:40 – The annual Steph Curry “one more ring” fantasy04:25 – Why the Warriors no longer look like contenders05:03 – Curry's next contract and the coming test of Warriors fans05:21 – Ric addresses his history with Golden State06:15 – How team relationships influence sports media coverage07:38 – Why access has become king in sports television07:43 – Ric's real feelings about Steph Curry and the Warriors09:02 – Why the end of the Warriors dynasty fascinates Ric09:30 – What makes Curry different from past NBA icons10:25 – Bird, Magic and Jordan: how legends exited the NBA12:11 – Why Curry's late-career situation is different13:05 – The reality of Golden State's chances in the West14:09 – Does Curry deserve to remain one of the NBA's highest paid?15:16 – Why Curry's salary could eventually create backlash16:07 – The limits of Steph's late-career magic17:03 – The dilemma: Golden State needs more Curry but must play him less17:28 – Enjoy the Steph Curry show—without expecting another trophy18:06 – Why the Eastern Conference could deliver the NBA's best drama18:59 – How deep could the East really be?19:24 – Why the NBA's tanking panic was overblown20:15 – Remembering Barry Melrose21:34 – Ric's regret—and the lesson Barry's death left behind22:41 – Final thoughts and sign-off#NBA #StephenCurry #StephCurry #Warriors #GoldenStateWarriors #LeBronJames #76ers #Thunder #Spurs #EasternConference #BarryMelrose #OnTheBall #RicBucherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! The guys discuss Dylan Larkin's future with the Red Wings and being removed as the captain of the team, NFL Play-By-Play Voice Kevin Harlan joins to discuss the start of the NFL season, Kawhi Leonard's impact with the Raptors and the ceiling of the roster in the Eastern Conference. Hayes and Bro and O'Win Willson make their selections for Week 1 and Hayes hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the NBA's punishment on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. They then discuss Amen Thompson's contract extension, Ben Simmons's return to the league, and the latest with Jalen Duren. Next, the guys have five questions ahead of next season. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:41) League slams the hammer on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard (17:11) Is the Kawhi Leonard signing the worst signing ever? (21:39) Amen Thompson signs a five-year, $208 million contract extension with the Rockets (25:50) Ben Simmons is back; signs a deal with the Kings (30:00) Jalen Duren, Pistons remain apart in contract negotiations (34:31) How many teams enter training camp with real championship expectations? (42:34) Are the Lakers going to be better than they were last year? (46:53) How will Giannis's move to the Heat affect what Nikola Jokic could do with the Nuggets? (51:43) Where do the Pistons rank among the rest of the Eastern Conference? (54:22) Does Jacoby recommend driving across the country in a RV? Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices