Podcasts about Eastern Conference

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann discuss the Thunder's unbeaten franchise-record start of 8-0. Then they move to the East, starting with the sputtering Orlando Magic. They also talk about other struggling contenders and surprise teams like the Bulls and Sixers. Intro (0:00:00) Fan Duel ad break (3:40) Thunder (4:28) Magic (19:05) Hawks (41:04) Sixers-Bulls (52:53) Pistons (1:00:24) Top of the East predictions (1:07:37) Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 of our look at the Eastern Conference 2 weeks in.Orlando Magic — Can Jamahl Mosley unlock Desmond Bane?⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠Miami Heat15 in 60Ja MorantMyles TurnerNew Orleans PelicansEgor DeminShai Gilgeous-AlexanderSanti AldamaCostumes⁠Full 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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.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.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by reacting to the Bulls' comeback win over the 76ers on Tuesday at the United Center. Later, they conducted the Pick 6, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

Duane recaps the Sabres 2-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth in OT - Are the Sabres the worst OT team in the league? Can't defend, and small details are costing them points - Can't keep getting games like this from Alex Lyon and not getting 2 points - Points in 9 of last 10, but you've only won 5 games in the last 13 - With a wide open Eastern Conference, need to stack wins before the pack starts to seperate - Should the Sabres allow Rasmus Dahlin to go home to Sweden to be with his wife for a week or two? - More! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Presented by Fattey Beer Co, Impulse Physical Therapy of WNY, and Xtreme Discount Mattress! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boys in Gold forced game three of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. Now, they prepare for the rubber match Saturday in Fort Lauderdale. What enabled NSC to finally get over the hump? Two unlikely contributors come up big What did NSC learn that it can extend into match three? How likely is a Nashville victory against Messi & Co.? Club and Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose.

Max Anderson joins SDH AM to talk about the Chicago Fire run in 2025 in the first year of Gregg Berhalter's tenure as well as the playoff series with Philly and the eastern conference after Match Day 2's 

We begin our look at the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference with a survey of where 8 teams stand with some of the most interesting storylines for the first 2 weeks of the season.Miami Heat —How the Heat reinvented their offenseChicago Bulls — 13:24 — What is sustainable and what isn't about Chicago's start?Detroit Pistons — 23:21 — Jalen Duren is keeping the Pistons offense afloatAtlanta Hawks — 33:56 — Post Trae path is defense and transitionCleveland Cavaliers — 43:58 — Donovan Mitchell's shotmaking is carrying a thin offenseMilwaukee Bucks — 51:39 — Ryan Rollins, starting point guard?Indiana Pacers — 58:49 — Short handed Pacers steal one with fourth quarter free throwsNew York Knicks — 1:10:33 — How has Mike Brown changed the offense? 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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.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.

MLS NEXT PRO is down to the final two and USL League One has their final four...Gabe Schray has seen the Eastern Conference of L1 and MLS NEXT PRO and gives the lowdown on Red Bulls II hosting one final and a 7-seed going to the west coast in the League One semis... 

Use promo code PHILLYTAKE on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/PHILLYTAKE. Terms and conditions apply. #Sleeper The Sixers are 5-1 to start the season, sitting atop the Eastern Conference. So what has ignited this thrilling start to the 2025-26 season? Today, we discuss the Top 3 takeaways from this team through the first six games. Additionally, we talk about one potential issue that Nick Nurse must watch out for in the coming weeks. Lastly, the Sixers have a couple big games coming up this week that could really help them make a statement to the rest of the league. And shoutout to Tyrese Maxey for being named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week! Today, we discuss it all!ADVERTISE WITH US: https://forms.gle/BHCmXV9XZs41CKPGACHECK OUT THE NEW MERCH: https://phillytakewithrb.com/Playback: https://www.playback.tv/phillytakewithrbPhilly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2AqpVenmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrbCashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrbSubscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1GwINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!We start the show with a quick look at the World Series, where the Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays in extra innings on Saturday. Would you rather get swept or lose in OT?Then we dive into the NHL, discussing luxury teams and dynasties. Is the definition of a dynasty changing in today's league, where teams don't dominate like they used to?Next, we examine the Eastern Conference, where every team is currently over .500 in points percentage. Is the league tighter than before, and is that good for the NHL?Matthew Schaefer continues to impress, scoring a hat trick on Sunday and totaling 5 goals in 12 games. Could he challenge the record for most goals by a defenseman in their first NHL season? (Brian Leetch had 23 in 1989.)We also review Evgeni Malkin's slash on Morgan Stanley and discuss whether it warrants a suspension.Later, we play some “Buy or Sell”, covering Schaefer's hot start, the World Series playing on the scoreboard in Edmonton, and whether the Flames are overplaying Dustin Wolf.To wrap up, we talk about the struggling Nashville Predators and the possibility of Barry Trotz returning as head coach. Could it happen?Want to hear more from 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.

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp Are the Detroit Red Wings actually "NHL divisonal playoff seed" good, or is this just an early season mirage? Tune in as we start by discussing the wild shootout win for the Red Wings over Todd McLellan and Cam Talbot's former team, the Los Angeles Kings: Marco Kasper's 2 goals (including an almost high-stick off of Sandin-Pellikka's shot), Alex DeBrincat scoring again, the late collapse and called off overtime winner due to Fiala's interference, Cam Talbot's massive stops, and Lucas Raymond's shootout winner (4:15). Also, Patrick Kane's injury, Austin Watson being called up over Nate Danielson, what this means for the Grand Rapids Griffins, and when Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan may choose to bring Danielson into the fold (19:40). Next, Detroit's loss to McTavish and the Anaheim Ducks as John Gibson revisits his former team: more DeBrincat goal-scoring, Raymond, DeBrincat, and Dylan Larkin syncing up, Moritz Seider's phantom "kicking motion", controversial reviews, & more (23:55). After that, we discuss whether the Detroit Red Wings are truly a good team worthy of an NHL playoff seed, what's different this year as Emmitt Finnie and Patrick Kane continue to solve big problems in their top 6, how they might continue through tougher months, and how insanely close the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference are (36:10). Finally, NHL news & notes (including the Necas contract & Makar's next deal) (51:15) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (59:15) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Green Light Lending: gogreenlightlending.com #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

The Big Red Bus - Episode 224 - The Undefeated Red Leviathan See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus return aboard The Big Red Bus to break down the meteoric rise of the Chicago Bulls — also known across the league as The Red Leviathan. In this fiery episode, the duo unveils their Top 5 Reasons for the Rise of the Red Leviathan, exploring the chemistry, defensive intensity, and offensive evolution that have turned this team into an unstoppable Eastern Conference juggernaut. See Red Fred and a reborn See Red Doug dissect every factor fueling this undefeated run. Expect sharp analysis, passionate debate, and a few classic See Red Fred proclamations as the Bulls continue their reign of dominance. Hop aboard. The Red Leviathan rolls on — and no one in the East is safe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bulls are 5-0 for the first time in 29 years, and this isn't your typical hot start. After a hard-fought 135-125 victory over the New York Knicks, the Bulls are proving they're built differently this season. Josh Giddey nearly notched his first triple-double with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists—all with zero turnovers. Nikola Vučević dominated with 26 points and clutch shooting, while Ayo Dosunmu delivered 22 points off the bench. The team's unselfish play, defensive intensity, and depth are rewriting expectations, even without Coby White and Zach Collins in the lineup. This Bulls squad is competing with heart, moving the ball, and beating playoff-caliber Eastern Conference teams. Billy Donovan's coaching adjustments and the team's chemistry are creating something special in Chicago. Tune in for a passionate breakdown of what makes this Bulls team feel like the city itself—gritty, connected, and hungry for more.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

Niko Moreno drops by for the full rundown of everything MLS- match day 1 heading into match day 2 from west to east

Maxey & Edgecombe Drive Sixers to Perfect 4-0 Start! Are They LEGIT?The Sixers are off to a perfect 4-0 start, and the buzz around the NBA is deafening! Thanks to the sensational play of Tyrese Maxey and rookie phenom VJ Edgecombe, Philly is looking dominant. We break down the hot start and ask the biggest question: are the Sixers truly LEGIT Eastern Conference contenders? Plus, we dive into the latest surprise news out of the Eagles camp!

A smidge over a week into the 2025-26 regular season, the Chicago Bulls have gone undefeated, taking down some playoff-caliber teams in the Eastern Conference. Can this last? What are the top trends we've noticed so far? Where should the team look to add to its personnel? Recorded on 10-30-25.

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Celtics' 125-105 blowout win over one of the Eastern Conference's best teams in the Cleveland Cavaliers. They discuss the team's continuing improvement rebounding the ball, Josh Minott becoming ‘the new Robert Williams' for Chris, and offer Jaylen Brown his much-overdue flowers. 1:00- Kayla's Headline: “New Year, Neemy”5:30- Jaylen Brown has been awesome this season9:10- Forsberg's Headline: “Lawnmower Season Just Getting Started in Boston”17:00- Lightning Round Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Anderson drops by SDH AM to break down Match Day 1 in the series with Philadelphia Union, looks at some of the key moments within 90 minutes, and looks at Match Day 2 

Trevor Zegras Turtles For Sucker-Punch Flyers, Goldfish Brain Pens Collect A Point And Fly To Land Of 10,000 Lakes 10/30/25Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio are back to a 2-episodes-per-week schedule, much to the chagrin of Flyers fans everywhere. The Penguins salvaged a point on a Philadelphia night that got downright nasty on our burros, the backsliding Minnesota Wild look to punch up at ‘Grand Casino Arena' in St. Paul, and it's raining in Pittsburgh. 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 the podcast?Email the Fly Penguins Fly Podcast at: penspod@gmail.comShane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.Hire Shane for your own design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.comThis episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions

In hour 2, the WIP Midday Show are discussing the Sixers hot start and how Sixers fans should begin raising their expectations to a much higher level than expected this season! Plus, should the Eagles consider the idea of bringing Darius Slay back?

Jeff excited to share his gift from Mexico given to him by a friend + Dan and Jeff take a look around the Eastern Conference.

Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions, or entire segments-may not be included in the podcast(0:00-9:58) Who has been fairly or unfairly criticized?(10:11-16:11) The growth of Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo(16:18-26:34)Is something special starting to form with the Sixers?(26:47-36:01)The Eastern Conference is wide openFor the latest updates, visit the show https://975thefanatic.com/kincadeandsalciunas/ on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands is joined by Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press to discuss the Cavaliers' win over the Pistons. They dig into how Cleveland's defense while delving into the rise of full-court pressure defenses and whether the NBA should shorten its 82-game schedule. Sankofa also offers an insider's look at Detroit's rebuild and the Eastern Conference playoff landscape ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh Penguins: Tragedy In The Stands, Buzzing On The Ice 10/28/25With Jordan DeFigio beaming in via Zoom from her morning commute, Jeff Taylor produces this quick morning episode from the studio. A tragedy occurred at PPG Paints Arena last night, as a fan fell a great distance from the upper suites down into the lower bowl. The Penguins defeated the St. Louis Blues as they prepare for a road trip. 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 the podcast?Email the Fly Penguins Fly Podcast at: penspod@gmail.comShane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.Hire Shane for your own design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.comThis episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by [Blue Dot Sessions](https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/200714

Nick Kostos previews tonight's Monday Night Football game and Femi breaks down whether or not the 76ers can actually win the Eastern Conference. The guys give out their early NFL Week 9 bets. Plus, Nick & Femi break down their BEST BETS for Commanders vs. Chiefs.

Nick Kostos opens the Power Hour with his quick thoughts on tonight's Monday Night Football game. Plus, Nick and Femi discuss if the Philadelphia 76ers can win the Eastern Conference.

The Chicago Bulls are off to their best start in five years, and they're doing it without Coby White — who's set to play a major role in the offense once he returns.Haize breaks down how Tre Jones has completely transformed this team on both ends of the floor. Jones ranks among the NBA's leaders in assists, steals, and net rating, while anchoring the Bulls' league-best defense.We'll also talk about how Chicago's defensive identity is finally back, the chemistry that's building, and whether this version of the Bulls can actually become a Top 5 team in the Eastern Conference.Plus: listener voicemails from Dre, Seyi, and Corn — reacting to early season overreactions, the “tanking” crowd, and Patrick Williams' new role off the bench.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

The play-by-play voice for Charlotte FC, Will Palaszczuk, drops by SDH AM to look at the 4/5 in the Eastern Conference...The impact of a red card to Wilf Zaha, the season, the defense, and what he expects in the matchup with NYC FC

Chud and Doug recap the Celtics' loss in Madison Square Garden to the Knicks, breaking down the matchup, player performances, and how they stack up with the rest of the Eastern Conference. Then, they dive into the massive gambling scandal that's rocking the NBA, before breaking down some of the great early-season action.Follow the show on Twitter/X:@ChuddysCorner@KingChuddy@Doug_Outs@_nickpirainoSHOP OUR STORE at ChuddysCorner.com/storeLeave us a voicemail at ChuddysCorner.comLike, subscribe, and rate the podcast!00:00 Celtics Reality Check: A Tough Loss to the Knicks05:42 Gelling and Adjustments: Finding Team Identity08:24 Game Strategy: The Hockey Lineup Experiment11:27 Positives from the Game: Hugo's Debut and Player Performances27:27 Rebounding and Fast Break Dynamics29:28 Amazon's Broadcast Debut37:56 Illegal Poker Games and NBA Controversies43:03 The NBA Gambling Controversy45:41 Gambling and Insider Information in Sports50:58 The Impact of Legal Sports Betting55:18 Wemby's Stellar Debut and NBA Predictions58:29 Assessing the Best and Worst Teams in the NBA

Jim and T.J. Jefferson preview the NBA season and discuss who in the Western Conference has the ability to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder.. The guys discuss how the Nuggets replace Michael Porter Jr.'s production in Denver, can the Clippers aging roster contend, how good can the Lakers be without LeBron now that Luka has slimmed down, and what is the true impact of Fred VanVleet's injury for Houston. While in the Eastern Conference, with the loss of Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, is it too soon to count Boston and Indiana out?  Could the Cavaliers' window to compete for a Championship closing?  What can we expect from Joel Embiid and the Sixers?  Also, Jim discusses the impact of the developing story of the FBI investigation into illegal sports gambling involving Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

104.5 The Zone's Lucas Panzica drops by SDH AM to break down the Nashville SC season, Decision Day, and the opening round matchup in the Eastern Conference 

Rob and Kelvin discuss the likelihood that Shohei Ohtani will open the doors for the next wave of two-way professional athletes. Plus, former NBA veteran and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Olden Polynice swings by to discuss why he had a big problem with LeBron James’ sideline mannerisms last night at the Lakers game, the narrative that we’re currently in the least-skilled era of NBA basketball, why he’s picking the New York Knicks to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major League Soccer has wrapped up its regular season. Charlotte FC finished fourth in the Eastern Conference and last weekend beat the league's best team — Philadelphia — to secure home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Crown will go into that game without one of its best players and will call on younger players to step up. A look at what to expect, this team's importance to Charlotte and more.

The guys discuss opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season, Oklahoma City's double OT victory over the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors beating the Los Angeles Lakers, night two of the NBA season, Victor Wembanyama's ascension, the Eastern Conference, NBA Finals predictions and more.

Bomani Jones is joined by Vinnie Goodwill, who recently joined ESPN. They preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, starting with the New York Knicks and their championship aspirations and how they will fare against the rest of the Eastern Conference. Later, they discuss the Western Conference and whether the Rockets or Nuggets have the best chance to take down the Oklahoma City Thunder. Finally, they break down the Los Angeles and why anything is possible for LeBron James, Luka Doncic, & JJ Redick this season. 2:30 - Title or Bust for Knicks 29:00 - Can Nuggets take down Thunder 43:30 - Lakers drama incoming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Oklahoma City Thunder defend its championship? How will all the player injuries affect the dynamics in the Eastern Conference? And if fewer people are watching the games … how does the NBA grow? “Post Reports” tackles the important questions at the heart of this year's NBA season, which began Tuesday. And we're bringing in the experts: The Sports Moment writer Ava Wallace joins NBA reporter Ben Golliver in a special sports takeover of the show. Today's episode was produced by Lucas Trevor. It was edited by Ted Muldoon and Reena Flores and mixed by Sean Carter. Subscribe to The Washington Post here. And sign up for The Sports Moment newsletter here.

ESPN lead NBA analyst Tim Legler joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers' season opener at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks.

On the season preview episode, Pat Boylan and Jeremiah Johnson discuss Aaron Nesmith's extension, the biggest keys to 2025-26 being successful, and send in their predictions for the Eastern Conference. Minute Markers: 1:00 - Nesmith Extension 8:00 - Keys to 2025 Being a Success 27:40 - Eastern Conference Outlook

Nashville SC claimed the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference after suffering a 5-2 loss on Decision Day to an Inter Miami team it will now play in the first round of the playoffs. What went wrong in the second half against Messi & Co.? How can NSC avoid the same fate in the playoff meeting with Miami? Who should the Boys in Gold wish they were playing instead? Regular season superlatives: High point, low mark, unsung MVP A tribute to Taylor Washington Club and Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose.

On Part 2 of this week's episode, the guys open by discussing the return of the NBA to NBC before previewing the Eastern Conference and giving you their team by team over/under predictions and locks. 

Int he second hour of the show, Tobin & Leroy talk about the Heat season beginning tonight against the Orlando Magic. Can the Heat compete in this Eastern Conference? Who are the title contenders in the Est? Tobin wants to know what the team is going to do with the money they didn't pay Jimmy? After seeing Jimmy Butler impact last night for the Warriors in their win over the Lakers. Would the Heat be a title favorite in the East if they gave Butler that 1 year extension last season instead of trading him? The Florida Panthers are heading back home after they ended their 5 game road trip with a win over the Bruins in Boston 4-3 on Brad Marchand's return to Boston for the 1st time since being traded at the trade deadline last season.

The Miami Heat 2025-26 begins tonight in Orlando vs the Magic,. Tobin & Leroy look at tonight's game and ponder these questions: Can the compete in the East? Who are the Top Teams in the East? How the injuries to some key players like Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton affect the East?

On today's Tobin & Leroy show it's the start of the NBA season( well it started last night) but the Heat are in action for the 1st time in the regular season on the road as they take on the Orlando Magic. A lot of questions to be answered for this Miami Heat team that need to be answered such as: Who will take up the scoring load with Tyler Herro out? Can the Heat battle in a weak Eastern Conference? Can the young guys get on track instead of Coach Spo's dog house? Tobin & Leroy talk to Heat brand architect Michael McCullough the genius behind all the cool vice jerseys. Tobin & Leroy talk about the anthers 4-3 over the Bruins to snap a 4 game losing streak but it was also the return of Panthers forward and Boston Bruins legend Brad Marchand who returned to Boston for their first time since he was traded at the trading deadline last season. Tobin & Leroy talk Miami Dolphins football as they are back on the practice field to get ready to face the Atlanta Falcons on the road this Sunday. Are Mike McDaniel and QB Tua Tagovailoa on the same page? All of this, plus they take a look a back at the two games that opened the 2-025-26 NBA campaign with the defending champs OKC Thunder edging past the Kevin Durant led Houston Rockets and Jimmy Butler leading the Golden State Warriors past the Lebron less Lakers. All of this, plus our daily Mix bag and our favorite Wednesday game Rats Off A Ship on today's Tobin & Leroy show.

Nick Kostos & Femi Abebefe break down their early bets for the World Series on Friday. Plus, Femi tells Nick why he likes the 76ers to win the Eastern Conference at price.

Despite Solana's optimism in a weak Eastern Conference, Hoch and Crowder don't think the Heat has a competitive roster ahead of tomorrow's season opener.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-11:17) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes a brief appearance on the show to provide an update on some of the injured Colts players from Sunday’s win over Los Angeles. He also accesses whether the Colts will use the franchise tag this offseason on Daniel Jones or Alec Pierce and doesn’t believe that Chris Ballard will make a trade ahead of the deadline. (11:17-27:07) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins the show to preview the start of the season for the Indiana Pacers with Jake Query. How many points will Bennedict Mathurin average? What all went into the Pacers decision to not extend him? Plus, Scott identifies who could be a surprising team in the NBA this season. (27:07-35:28) – ESPN’s Bobby Marks joins Query & Company to share his thoughts on the extension the Pacers were able to sign Aaron Nesmith to yesterday. He highlights why Jaden Ivey and Bennedict Mathurin didn’t receive extensions before the deadline, lists some of the things he likes and doesn’t like about the current state of the Pacers, and believes the Toronto Raptors are a sleeper team in the Eastern Conference.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:56) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays advancing to the World Series last night. They also congratulate Aaron Nesmith on the much-deserved contract extension and explain his importance to the Pacers. Also, they discuss what it means for Bennedict Mathurin that he didn’t get an extension. (24:56-37:55) – With Aaron Nesmith staying with the Pacers for another two years, Jake explains what he loves about his game the most. He believes that he has become a fan favorite because his path to success embodies the state of Indiana and what it means to be a Hoosier. (37:55-47:11) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie comparing Pacers players to Colts players in terms of their role and impact on each team. (47:11-1:13:55) – As Jake and Eddie await Stephen Holder’s appearance on the show, they discuss who the good teams are in the NFL. They discuss that because of the haters that say the Indianapolis Colts haven’t played anybody good yet and that they still can’t buy into the success. Would it take the Colts defeating the Chiefs on the road to finally be considered a contender? (1:13:55-1:24:44) – Curt Cignetti’s team looks to remain undefeated this weekend by defeating the UCLA Bruins. Cignetti praised the job that the coaching staff has done to get things turned around and Jake plays the comments Cignetti made yesterday. (1:24:44-1:36:07) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes a brief appearance on the show to provide an update on some of the injured Colts players from Sunday’s win over Los Angeles. He also accesses whether the Colts will use the franchise tag this offseason on Daniel Jones or Alec Pierce and doesn’t believe that Chris Ballard will make a trade ahead of the deadline. (1:36:07-1:58:26) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins the show to preview the start of the season for the Indiana Pacers with Jake Query. How many points will Bennedict Mathurin average? What all went into the Pacers decision to not extend him? Plus, Scott identifies who could be a surprising team in the NBA this season. (1:58:26-2:12:18) – ESPN’s Bobby Marks joins Query & Company to share his thoughts on the extension the Pacers were able to sign Aaron Nesmith to yesterday. He highlights why Jaden Ivey and Bennedict Mathurin didn’t receive extensions before the deadline, lists some of the things he likes and doesn’t like about the current state of the Pacers, and believes the Toronto Raptors are a sleeper team in the Eastern Conference. (2:12:18-2:20:13) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie discussing the new technology at grocery stores to prevent shoplifting. Plus, JMV joins the guys in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Real Ones! Logan is officially back from leave and hype to pod with Howard and Raja. The NBA season tips off next week, which means that the Real Ones have to do a season preview and of course talk about LeBron James. Who's the best team in the Eastern Conference? Who's your Eastern Conference sleeper? Who's your Western Conference sleeper? Are we confident that the Rockets will perform well this season? Should this be LeBron's final season or final season with the Lakers? Does the possibility of the Thunder winning back-to-back titles conflict with the NBA's commitment to parity? MVP picks! Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja BellProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Hit the mailbag! ⁠realonesmailbag@gmail.com⁠The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ⁠rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Joe House for Part 2 of the annual Over/Unders pod as they run through the win totals for every team in the Eastern Conference! Intro (00:00) Cavaliers (02:00) Pistons (09:28) Bucks (14:53) Pacers (23:35) Bulls (31:28) Knicks (37:53) Sixers (43:56) Celtics (49:52) Raptors (57:22) Nets (01:02:33) Magic (01:08:50) Hawks (01:14:04) Heat (01:20:10) Hornets (01:25:05) Wizards (01:30:42) Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House Producers: Chris Wohlers, Ronak Nair, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chia Hao Tat Post your job today at linkedin.com/simmonsbill. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices