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In this episode of RealGM Radio, NBA experts Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore break down the 2025 NBA contender tiers, diving into early-season surprises, elite teams, and breakout stars. From the Oklahoma City Thunder's title defense to Victor Wembanyama's meteoric leap, this deep dive explores how early trends shape the championship race. The duo also examines the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves, debating who truly belongs in the top tier. Later, they discuss under-the-radar teams like Houston, Milwaukee, and San Antonio, plus what's gone wrong for squads like Orlando and Atlanta. Packed with sharp insights, stats, and smart banter, this is your must-listen guide to where every team stands in the NBA's title chase. 00:00 – Intro: Breaking down the NBA contender tiers 01:25 – Early-season overreactions and meaningful trends 03:55 – OKC Thunder: defending champs or vulnerable? 06:12 – Thunder depth and star power discussion 08:25 – Tier Two: Denver Nuggets & Cleveland Cavaliers 11:40 – Denver's defensive issues and Jokic's dominance 14:15 – Can Cleveland's defense carry them to the Finals? 14:41 – Tier Three: Warriors and Timberwolves analysis 16:45 – Golden State's “Jimmy Butler era” & aging core 24:37 – Minnesota's defense and trade deadline potential 28:52 – Tier Four: Spurs, Rockets, Bucks & Knicks 32:12 – Victor Wembanyama's rise into NBA's elite 39:53 – Houston's struggles and the Fred VanVleet effect 45:09 – Giannis and the Bucks' identity; Knicks' hero-ball 49:21 – Mid-tier teams: Lakers, Clippers, Heat, Magic, etc. 59:51 – Miami's fast-paced offense & elite conditioning 1:03:23 – Disappointments: Celtics, Hawks, Pelicans 1:06:39 – The Cooper Flagg problem in Dallas 1:13:00 – Lamelo Ball's frustrations and Charlotte's direction 1:15:51 – Utah & Washington's surprising progress 1:17:31 – Trade deadline talk and rebuilding futures 1:19:15 – Outro: final thoughts on NBA tiers RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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

Seth and Luke discuss how poor the Texans offense has looked this season, how much of this is to blame on our new offensive coordinator, Nick Caley? Can things turnaround? Seth and Luke also discuss if the NFL should get rid of the late night Monday Night Football games + What does the Fred VanVleet injury mean for the Rockets?

Seth and Luke give their thoughts on the Texans performance last night against the Seahawks. What can we even take away from last night? Can we still turn things around or are we doomed? Seth and Luke discuss how poor the Texans offense has looked this season, how much of this is to blame on our new offensive coordinator, Nick Caley? Can things turnaround? Seth and Luke also discuss if the NFL should get rid of the late night Monday Night Football games + What does the Fred VanVleet injury mean for the Rockets? Seth and Luke discuss how bad the Texans were outcoached last night and why DeMeco needs to be held accountable for how he managed the game! The players need to be more disciplined! What do we think of the Rockets lineup, is this the best lineup for us?

Seth and Luke talk about what the Fred VanVleet injury means for the Rockets. Can Sengun become an MVP caliber player? Will Amen Thompson continue to get better and better?

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Thik & Thin Hoops is back for Season 7! On this week's episode, the guys discuss the 10 biggest questions they have entering the 2025-2026 NBA season. Are the Rockets still title contenders after the Fred Van Vleet season ending injury? What type of leap do we expect from Wemby this year? Does Giannis finish this season as a Buck? Can the Knicks take the next step forward under Mike Brown? And much more.

Hour 1 of John and Lance with John Granato and Lance Zierlein! Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun could be one of the best duo's in the league Will missing Fred VanVleet hurt the Rockets as bad as we thought? Are the Jaguars actually better than the Texans? Is Bill Belichick's time over with UNC already?

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys are back! A catchup on Kevin's vacation and a look back at last week's episode with Justin and Chase Bunker plus of course, some Jacksonville talk. In Warm Up Jumpers, Fred VanVleet has torn his ACL during an offseason workout. What this means for Houston's standing in the West and what their options will be moving forward. Then, the Sixers are back being the Sixers. Jared McCain suffers a setback with a torn UCL and it's still unclear when Joel Embiid and Paul George will play. The guys also talk Quentin Grimes new deal and what it means long term. Next, a trip to the Bay as the Warriors re-sign Jonathan Kuminga, ending a long offseason saga. They also talk the Warriors adding Al Horford. Finally, Who's Ballin Who's Fallin and another round of Immaculate Grid.

0:00 ... Bruce introduction with his ESPN experiences and NBA background. 2:23 ... What the "48 Minutes" podcast is, who the hosts are, and information on the show's "Two-a-Day" project where all 30 NBA teams are previewed as the season approaches. 5:47 ... Milwaukee Bucks off-season storylines 7:52 ... How do we expect the Bucks to fare in the eastern conference this season? 10:27 ... With Giannis Antetokounmpo acting as the primary ballhandler, is that style detrimental to the development of the team's young guards? 13:40 ... Is Andre Jackson Jr. getting a fair chance to develop and what do we make of the other guards on the team? 17:30 ... Bobby Portis plays with "fire in his belly," and his teammate Kyle Kuzma could use some of that in his game too. 22:28 ... Myles Turner replaces Brook Lopez as a rim protector and "stretch five," but this team will rise or fall with its defense. 23:46 ... If the team stumbles badly, could we be looking at the end of the "Giannis Era" in Milwaukee? 26:57 ... League talk ... Rockets lose Fred Van Vleet, possibly for the whole season. 27:46 ... Orlando looks like a dangerous team in the east with newly acquired Desmond Bane. 29:08 ... Which team in the west can challenge OKC for the top spot? 30:16 ... Will LeBron James and Luka Doncic co-exist with the Lakers and be successful together for a full season? 32:47 ... Are the Clippers too old and is Kawhi Leonard actually holding them back? 34:54 ... Bruce promotes the 48 Minutes podcast and the "Two-a-Day" series of 30 NBA previews.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CP “The Fanchise” and Dexter Henry break down the New York Knicks' preseason opener vs the 76ers in Abu Dhabi — from Mitchell Robinson's dominance to Karl-Anthony Towns' new role under Mike Brown. Plus: is this Zion Williamson's make-or-break year with the Pelicans? We also dive into Joel Embiid's future with the Sixers, Joe Dumars' plan in New Orleans, and the Rockets' “bully ball” experiment without Fred VanVleet.Catch our video podcast here - Youtube.com/@thenbareportJoin TNR Discord to chat & call into the show https://bit.ly/nbarep Support the show

Jackson Gatlin of Locked on Rockets joins to discuss a Rockets season that's taken an unexpected turn with the injury to Fred VanVleet. Who will fill in for him, Amen Thompson or Reed Sheppard? How will they integrate KD, and can Alperen Sengun build on his sterling Eurobasket to take the next step as a leader of the offense? Can Ime Udoka help this team improve offensively? Will the offensive rebounding be even more devastating this year?Plus, we make our predictions for the Rockets season. 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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe 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.

Kevin Durant made his first official appearance as a member of the Houston Rockets this week, speaking at media day about his plans to sign a contract extension, whether the team has the necessary ingredients for a championship, and what he's most looking forward to about playing in Houston. Brandon Scott breaks it down and talks about how the Rockets' offense should look, replacing Fred VanVleet; Amen Thompson's jumpshot; Reed Sheppard stepping up; and Jabari Smith Jr.'s potential leap. The B-Block is a partner of Foolish Club Media subscribe: https://youtu.be/DsuaPwYUTrY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Durant made his first official appearances as a member of the Houston Rockets this week, speaking at media day about his plans to sign a contract extension, whether the team has championship ingredients and what he's most looking forward to about playing in Houston.Brandon Scott breaks it down and also talks about how the Rockets' offense should look; replacing Fred VanVleet; Amen Thompson's jumpshot; Reed Sheppard stepping up; and Jabari Smith Jr.'s potential leap.The B-Block podcast is a partnership with Foolish Club Media.

What's up guys. Editing bay Ray here. This is the fourth segment from our conversation with Dau. We discuss the implications of the Fred Van Vleet injury on the Rockets' ability to contend in the 2025 - 2026 season.Find us online!Ray - @rayvonehackshawPeter - @bucketsince88Dau - @NiloticValor

Seth and Sean dive into their excitement for the Rockets' season and how important Reed Sheppard will be with Fred VanVleet out for the year.

On this week's Baseline NBA Podcast, Warren Shaw takes us inside Miami Heat Media Day with nsights, reactions, and storylines coming out of South Beach as the Heat gear up for its most challenging season yet. Then we go Around the League with a jam-packed slate of headlines:Nikola Jokić reveals his plans to retire as a Denver Nugget — what this means for the franchise's long-term identity.?The Houston Rockets face a major challenge after the devastating loss of Fred VanVleet to injury — can their backcourt and new-look roster keep them in contention?Kevin Durant makes it clear: he intends to re-sign with Houston. We debate how that impacts the Rockets' championship window.Anthony Edwards spent time working with the legend himself, Michael Jordan. Could MJ's mentorship push Ant to another superstar level?Kawhi Leonard speaks out on the Clippers' legal situation, insisting the team will be acquitted. Is this a good look for the Clippers and Kawhi?Zion Williamson is reportedly in the best shape of his NBA career. Can this finally be the season where Zion can stay on the court injury-free?The Portland Trail Blazers are building an identity around defense — we break down how that shift could redefine their young roster.And in Golden State, the Jonathan Kuminga stalemate continues. What does this mean for the Warriors' future as they juggle veteran stars and developing talent?Another loaded episode of The Baseline, where we take you from Media Day to the biggest storylines across the Association.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MGLooking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome!  https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X:  https://twitter.com/nbabaseline  Follow The Baseline on IG:  https://instagram.com/nba_baseline  The Baseline Swag: https://tinyurl.com/baselineswag

The latest NBA fantasy basketball news sends shockwaves as Fred VanVleet faces acl surgery, sidelining him for the season. This points league rankings analyzes the impact on the houston rockets and the increased pressure on kevin durant and amen thompson. Stay tuned for more sports updates. Join Our FREE Community:

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The latest NBA fantasy basketball news sends shockwaves as Fred VanVleet faces acl surgery, sidelining him for the season. This points league rankings analyzes the impact on the houston rockets and the increased pressure on kevin durant and amen thompson. Stay tuned for more sports updates. Join Our FREE Community:

The NBA is back in just under a month, which means that teams are holding their media days before heading off to training camp. Howard Beck and Raja Bell discuss the most interesting quotes from media days and the new-look Zion Williamson. The Rockets were hit with the unfortunate news that Fred VanVleet will be out for the season after suffering an ACL tear. How important is FVV to the Rockets, and what potential replacements should the team pursue to fill that void? Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com The 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. Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we inch closer and closer to the regular season, Verno and Jacoby return with 10 questions about the upcoming season and more. (00:00) Welcome to the Mismatch!(02:24) Question 1: Is Victor Wembanyama the fifth-best player in the NBA?(10:34) Question 2: What are your thoughts on LeBron James potentially creating a rival basketball league to compete with the NBA?(18:13) Question 3: Is it time to believe in Zion Williamson again?(25:47) Question 4: How much does Fred VanVleet's injury change the Rockets' expectations?(35:04) Question 5: What are your favorite teams that never made the Finals?(44:51) Question 6: What are your thoughts on Kyle Lowry joining Prime Video's NBA coverage as an active player?(49:05) Question 7: Who is the most surprising free agent still available?(56:57) Question 8: Why has Pablo Torre gone quiet on Kawhi Leonard?(01:00:50) Question 9: Which non-All-Star acquisition will be most impactful?(01:05:36) Question 10: What have you been watching on TV? Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducer: Jessie LopezSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny shares what's been on his NBA mind recently. Are the Rockets still contenders? Can the Spurs make the jump? How good can Evan Mobley be? All this and much more. Follow Small Ball! Small Ball on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@enjoy_smallball Small Ball on IG - https://www.instagram.com/enjoysmallball/ Small Ball on Twitter - https://x.com/EnjoyBBall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenny shares what's been on his NBA mind recently. Are the Rockets still contenders? Can the Spurs make the jump? How good can Evan Mobley be? All this and much more. Follow Small Ball! Small Ball on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@enjoy_smallball Small Ball on IG - https://www.instagram.com/enjoysmallball/ Small Ball on Twitter - https://x.com/EnjoyBBall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ross Bolen discusses the Rockets losing Fred VanVleet to ACL surgery, the Texans releasing C. J. Gardener-Johnson, and the Astros potentially missing the postseason. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by Bolen Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BolenMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rockets have lost point guard to Fred VanVleet to an injury before training camp begins, dealing a massive blow to a team that had designs of competing for a championship. What should they do now? How much of the missing load will Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard be able to handle?Dave and Keith discuss that topic on this new episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, plus talk about the ongoing Jonathan Kuminga situation, the Nets waiving Keon Johnson, some puzzling quotes from Mat Ishbia, and the latest developments in the Kawhi Leonard/Clippers scandal.Keep an eye out for the upcoming fantasy basketball sign-ups at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastEpisode 810 (S11 Ep. 35)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Hour 1 of John and Lance with John Granato and Lance Zierlein! Do we even want the Astros to make it to the playoffs at this rate? How would you grade the Texans offseason based off 3 games? Can Reed Sheppard be a reliable starting point guard without Fred VanVleet this season? Should the Astros have made more offseason trades?

9/24/25 Clipps & Drew react to Zion's weight loss this offseason before discussing the most recent information revealed around the Aspiration scandal with the Clippers. The boys breakdown the options available to the Rockets after Fred VanVleet's season-ending knee injury. Clipps & Drew share their thoughts on the on-going negotiatings between the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga as well as the recent rule change to shots attempted at the end of quarters. Check out www.clippsndrew.com and sign up for our mailing list!

From 'Inside the Green Room with Danny Green' (Subscribe Here): Danny Green and Harrison Sanford react to the unfortunate news that Fred Vanvleet has torn his ACL. So what's next for the Rockets? They also touch on Jayson Tatum's mentality for next season, Cooper Flagg's surprising NBA ranking already, and the Pat Bev/Trae Young beef. They end the pod with their Top 5 of this week: The most iconic throwback jerseys of all-time. 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

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes react to the BRUTAL news about Fred Van Vleet's ACL injury and it's affect on the Rockets championship aspirations. Truth Teller Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star gives us the inside scoop on his story that details exactly what Uncle Dennis and Kawhi Leonard's camp asked for from the Toronto Raptors when negotiating as a free agent in the summer of 2019, and how it connects to the LA Clippers cap circumvention conundrum. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Truth Teller Interviews on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Hollinger & Nate Duncan discuss the ramifications of Fred VanVleet's season-ending ACL tear and what the Rockets can and should do about it.  Then, they hit on the latest news regarding the Clippers circumvention case, Jonathan Kuminga's saga with the Warriors, and Tyler Herro's ankle surgery.Finally, a deal John thinks is underrated, and another he thought was underrated in how bad it was. Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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.

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the Houston Rockets' outlook after Fred VanVleet's devastating ACL injury and reveal just how big a blow it is to Houston's contender status. Can Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard fill that void or does losing VanVleet put the brakes on their title chase, even with KD on the team? Plus, Dan shares insights from Knicks Media Day with fresh details on Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns.(2:35) The Big Number: Fred VanVleet's injury(15:37) Little Numbers: Amen Thompson Net Rating(22:08) Little Numbers: Reed Sheppard 3PT shooting(26:30) Little Numbers: Rockets $1,255,588 under first apron(32:07) Little Numbers: Rockets future first round picks(39:11) New York Knicks media day recap

The Expansion Draft segment begins at 20:05. Up top we talk about Fred VanVleet's injury and how it could impact the Rockets season. Also we discuss why a trade is harder than you think. Enjoy. Get bonus content + discord access here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall Become a YKB room member here: https://www.youtube.com/@youknowball/membership Watch NBA games with us here this season: https://www.playback.tv/youknowball Get this episode unedited and ad free plus more weekly bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros being in dire straits in way of a potential playoff spot as they keep losing, dive into the Texans' surprise release of CJ Gardner-Johnson, go through the day's Headlines, sift through all the reasons being reported as to why the Texans released Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson, react to Oklahoma State firing Mike Gundy, discuss something that DeMeco said that has them thinking a higher tempo offense could be coming, assess which of Peyton Manning's whacky proposed rule changes they'd be on board with, if the Rockets will unleash Amen Thompson at Guard with Fred VanVleet out for the season, react to the Texans signing DB Zion Childress, dive into the reasons as to why the Texans shockingly released CJ Gardner-Johnson, give some updates on Texans Safeties Jaylen Reed and Jimmie Ward, Sean pleads with the Astros to just make it entertaining tonight, and they see what Reggie and Lopez have for the question of the day.

Seth and Sean discuss something that DeMeco said that has them thinking a higher tempo offense could be coming, assess which of Peyton Manning's whacky proposed rule changes they'd be on board with, and if the Rockets will unleash Amen Thompson at Guard with Fred VanVleet out for the season.

Talking Packers/Browns, Bears/Cowboys, most surprising 3-0 NFL teams, whatever WrestlePalooza was, how Fred VanVleet's injury affects the Rockets, WNBA playoffs and more. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/AjtYJvMw9sU?si=wFDP7AxosEoJ9vPy Get at us: https://linktr.ee/TECKFoul

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Fred VanVleet injury and to discuss how it may have derailed the promising Rockets season (7:19). Then, Bill and Zach check in with the Celtics and the Pacers ahead of the season (01:12:11). Finally, Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey join to talk about what's going on in Vegas (01:26:05). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo 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

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Fred VanVleet's potentially season-ending injury including if it could derail the Rockets' hopes of a deep playoff run. Then, the guys break down this year's NBA Offseason Survey from the best player in the league right now to the best/worst moves of the offseason, some interesting questions on LeBron's future and much more! Plus, some referee points of emphasis for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Kamla and Dr. A continue their ADP series by debating the fantasy value of players ranked #61 through #72. They'll also react to the shocking news of Fred VanVleet's ACL tear and what it means for the Rockets' fantasy outlook. Plus, they dive into the FanDuel futures market to discuss the best bets for the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season MVP. This episode is presented by FanDuel! Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS—perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coming up on NBA Today... an eventful media day in New York. Hear from Jalen Brunson on his expectations for the season.Staying in N-Y...startling news on the Liberty front. What led to Sand Brondello's firing and where do the defending champs go from here? What will be the deciding factor in tonight's pair of game 2's in the W? Our panel of experts are standing by to get you ready for the semis! Hear from Zion to open the new season... What's at stake for the former #1 pick this season and is it fair to say it's make or break time in New Orleans? Brian Windhorst is gonna tell us...Where do the Rockets turn for help following Fred VanVleet's ACL injury? Could a trade be in the works in H-Town? Big Money Bobby Marks has the answers.. Six time all-star and NBA champion Jayson Tatum is joining the show! Could he ACTUALLY return to action this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen in-studio. TA is here and talks about Mike Gundy being fired at Oklahoma State (3:00) + Fred VanVleet tearing his ACL and what this means for the Rockets (12:53) + Zach Edey being #88 on ESPN's NBA Rank and where others are including who is left off and what we think the Top 5 will be (27:09). Devin is out so Bennett here to fill in and help Chris out with Roser's Week 3 NFL Notes (1:11:28)Host: Chris VernonCo-Host/Contributor: Jon Roser, Bennett DoyleGuests: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

Kevin O'Connor breaks down the latest NBA headlines, starting by diving back into the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation. Kelly Iko joins to analyze the impact of Fred VanVleet's ACL injury and its impact on the Rockets' title hopes and rotation with Kevin Durant. Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane joins to preview the Magic's revamped offense and where he fits into it. Later, Adam Levitan and KOC recap NFL Week 3 and look at sleeper waiver wire moves.(0:31) Kawhi Leonard & Clippers Aspiration allegations update(4:45) Kelly Iko talks Fred VanVleet injury(18:39) Early media day observations(26:22) Desmond Bane joins the show(45:29) NFL Six Points Week 3 with Adam Levitan

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the injury of Fred VanVleet for the Houston Rockets and how his loss changes the Western Conference playoff picture. Then, he ranks the Nuggets by their impact in case of an injury and how well the Nuggets could survive without Nikola Jokic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthony reacts to reports surfacing that Fred VanVleet of the Rockets will miss this entire season with a torn ACL. This could really shake up the Western Conference, so he goes through his updated tiers. The Lakers have a real opportunity for a top-four seed now. Anthony also discusses some of the trade chatter stemming from FVV's injury. 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

Anthony offers up what's known about Fred VanVleet's injury and the fallout from it, then jumps into a discussion of the updates tiers in a new-look Western Conference. The Lakers might have a real shot at homecourt in the first round now. 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

With media day now less than a week away and the NBA news cycle cycling again, Anthony welcomes you back to Lowdowns. He discusses the Fred VanVleet injury, then narrates a season preview he wrote a while back about LeBron James and the Lakers needing each other. 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

Evaluating potential point guard options for the Rockets 

Seth and Sean discuss Fred VanVleet tearing his ACL, their takeaways from Monday Night Football, DeMeco clarifying his comments on being "close," and go through the day's Headlines.