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-In today's least surprising news, Will Wade is being sketchy once again---and while he's back at LSU. The Tigers are reportedly preparing to give25-year-old guard Yam Madar (of Israel) $5 million to sign; and have already added G-League player RJ Luis, Jr. who went unselected in lastyear's NBA Draft-Florida coach Todd Golden blasted Wade on the Field of 68 podcast this week and why wouldn't he? What a joke of a situation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12-20 : One of the NBA Legends Shaq believes he deserve to be in NBA. What can we learn from his G-League accomplishment?

New North Carolina basketball head coach MIchael Malone continues to round out his coaching staff with former Tar Heels, this new addition being Brandon Robinson. Robinson brings experience from the summer circuits and the G-League as well as both his playing time in Chapel Hill and his graduate assistant time under Roy Williams. Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the hire, what Robinson's addition adds for Malone and the continued ties to the history of the Carolina Family. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) recap the first day of the G-League Elite Camp and who stood out the most for the 2026 NBA Draft. 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

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) recap the first day of the G-League Elite Camp and who stood out the most for the 2026 NBA Draft. 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

This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by DJ Bakker, head coach of the 2025-26 G-League Champion Greensboro Swarm.In this episode Bakker shares insights into managing constant roster turnover and creating alignment between the Swarm and the Charlotte Hornets to ensure consistent development, terminology, and expectations across both levels. The conversation dives deep into offensive philosophy, including how Greensboro became one of the highest-scoring teams in G League history by prioritizing elite spacing, early-clock decision making, paint touches, and unselfish play. Bakker also details his approach to defensive principles, pick-and-roll coverage, practice structure, and the importance of over-communication and adaptability in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Regardless of what level you are coaching, this episode includes concepts on building identity, maximizing personnel, and developing players in today's game.All that and more on Episode 329 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers season coming to an end with a Game 5 loss to the Spurs in San Antonio in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs• All in all, a successful season all things considered• Trail Blazers were able to develop while winning, win more games than they did last season and made the playoffs• Portland still has room to grow and assets to help that growth• Brooke's Jamba Juice Free Throw Shooting Contest experience • Takeaways from end of season interviews• Feeling good but not satisfied • The positive vibe on the last day of school, which isn't always the case• Tiago Splitter gets rave reviews from his players at end of season interviews• Tiago's comments to the team in the locker room after the Game 5 loss• Come out to the live taping on The Blazers Balcony on May 22 at Spirit Mountain Casino Sportsbook! 

Nearly two years after California voters approved billions of dollars in bond money to repair aging schools, demand has outstripped the available funds. The Lakers are moving their G-League team to the Coachella Valley. L.A. comedians compete for their own Netflix comedy special in Kevin Hart’s new reality competition show. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Lakers insider, Allen Sliwa, joins us to talk about the Lakers-Rockets series that is now headed back to Houston for a Game 6 on Friday night. Its Lit features Kelly Stafford ending her podcast, the Lakers' G-League team moving and Draymond Green saying his offensive development wasnt fully fulfilled in Golden State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers having their postseason come to a close with a loss to the Spurs in Game 5 in San Antonio Tuesday night• The way Portland lost Game 5 was a good reflection of the issues they had during the regular season• You really need outside shooting in the modern NBA and that's especially true in the playoffs• Tiago Splitter opted not to make changes to the starting lineup and it's hard to imagine it would have made much of a difference• Takeaways from the Trail Blazers' first playoff appearance in the last five years• The Trail Blazers were able to develop young players and win enough to make the playoffs, which seems like a successful season for a team in their position• The Trail Blazers currently don't have any picks in either round of the 2026 Draft• Exit interviews are Thursday• Portland made progress this season but still plenty of questions remain heading into an important offseason• Mark your calendars: A live recording of The Blazers Balcony with Brooke Olzendam coming to Spirit Mountain Casino on May 22

No episódio de Na Quadra desta semana, Ari Aguiar e Guilherme Giovannoni recebem Vitor Galvani, brasileiro eleito o melhor técnico da G-League, para discutirem TUDO dos Playoffs da NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers faltering in the second half to lose Game 3 Friday night despite Victor Wembanyama not playing• Game 4 playing out in a similar fashion to Game 3, though this time with Wembanyama• If first-half, double-digit leads mattered, the Trail Blazers would be heading back to San Antonio with a lead in the series • After doing a good job of taking care of the ball the Trail Blazers had as many turnovers as made field goals in the second half of Game 4• Trail Blazers need more from a number of players if they're to extend the series• Tiago said he would consider changes, but what changes are there to make?• If you play well enough to win in the first half, what changes can you really make in the second half?• The Spurs seem to up their defensive intensity in the second half• Multiple Trail Blazers might need to have career games in order to get the series back to Portland for a Game 6

Shareef Abdur-Rahim joins Carl and Mike to analyze the Hawks' playoff series against the Knicks and the emergence of Jalen Johnson as a primary scoring threat. They also discuss the G League's role in player development and marvel at the generational talents of LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama. 01:15 - Hawks Memories and Management 03:30 - Hawks vs Knicks Analysis 07:05 - G League Player Development 09:25 - LeBron James Longevity 13:30 - Scouting Victor Wembanyama

Dukes and Bell analyze the Atlanta Braves' recent pitching struggles before marveling at LeBron James' sustained dominance in the NBA playoffs. Sharif Abdur-Rahim joins the program to provide insights on the Hawks' series against the Knicks and the evolution of the G League. They also discuss Victor Wembanyama's injury and the latest contract drama involving the Dallas Cowboys. 01:50 - Braves Starting Pitching Struggles 05:29 - LeBron James' Incredible Longevity 10:20 - LeBron vs Jordan Debate 13:45 - Hawks Playoff Strategy Analysis 20:18 - Cowboys Contract Drama Discussion 28:25 - Sharif Abdur-Rahim Interview 33:15 - G League Talent Pipeline 39:55 - Wembanyama's Unique Skill Set

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers rallying yet again in the fourth quarter to defeat the Spurs in San Antonio to even the series at 1-1• At this point building a lead, losing it and then going down double digits in the fourth before coming away with the win is the Trail Blazers' SOP• Scoot Henderson has the best game of his life to tilt the scales in Portland's favor while becoming the youngest Blazer to score at least 30 points in a playoff game• Scoot gets it done on both sides of the ball by leading the Trail Blazers in scoring and geting "the box"• Scoot finally has his moment after staying the course through three up and down seasons• Jrue Holiday, Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara all made timely plays in the fourth• Robert Williams III has been the Trail Blazers' second best player through the first two games of the series and why you absolutely love to see it• Victor Wembanyama is in the concussion protocol and what that might mean for his stats for Games 3 and 4 in Portland• Get out to Moda for Game 3 (Friday at 7:30 p.m) and Game 4 (Sunday at 12:30 p.m.)

In today's episode of Showtime with Coop, we dive deep into the life and career of Rick Mahorn, a key member of the Bad Boy Pistons, and explore his thoughts on today's NBA. Michael Cooper sits down with Mahorn to discuss his journey through the league, his experiences with legendary teammates and rivals, and the impact of the 1980s on the modern game. From playing football in high school to his days with the Washington Wizards (Bullets), Rick Mahorn shares his stories and opinions on a variety of topics, including the AAU, newspaper era vs social media era, Bill Laimbeer, Lakers vs Celtics, and the question of whether he's a "dirty player" or just a "thug." We'll hear all about Mahorn's unique stories, including encounters with Charles Oakley, Dan Roundfield, Wes Unseld, Bob Lanier, Maurice Lucas, and Artis Gilmore. Rick also talks about mastering the defensive art of "pulling the chair" and his perspective on the toughest players he encountered in the NBA. Don't miss the lightning round, where Mahorn shares stories about Dave Bing, Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, ML Carr, Chuck Daly, Coach John Thompson, Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson, and more. Discover the origins of the Bad Boy Pistons and the secret behind their victory against the Lakers in 1989. Plus, Rick Mahorn talks about the "phantom foul" on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA Lakers conspiracy theory, and WNBA conspiracy theory. Stay tuned for more stories about the G-League, Charles Barkley, Dennis Rodman, and the fundamentals of today's NBA. Showtime w/ Coop on CLNS is Powered by: 

In this episode, Tyler Clark and Coleman Ayers sit down with Vitor to dive deep into the realities of player development, coaching philosophy, and what it actually takes to build high-level athletes. The conversation explores how development is rarely linear, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, long-term thinking, and understanding each athlete as an individual rather than forcing them into a rigid system. Vitor shares insights from his own experiences working with players, highlighting how context, environment, and decision-making shape real growth far more than isolated drills or traditional methods.The discussion also touches on practice design, communication, and the balance between structure and freedom in training. Vitor breaks down how coaches can better create environments that encourage problem-solving, ownership, and creativity, while still maintaining standards and accountability. From rethinking skill development to building more effective learning environments, this episode offers practical and philosophical insights for coaches looking to elevate both their players and their approach.00:00 – Introduction to Vitor and his coaching background 02:10 – Early influences and approach to player development 05:30 – Why development isn't linear 08:15 – Individualizing training vs. system-based coaching 12:00 – The role of environment in shaping players 15:40 – Common mistakes coaches make in development 19:20 – Balancing structure and freedom in practice 23:10 – Encouraging decision-making and player ownership 27:00 – Moving away from rigid, drill-based training 31:45 – Communication and building trust with players 36:20 – Creating competitive and engaging practice environments 40:10 – Adapting to different types of athletes 44:30 – The importance of long-term development over short-term results 48:00 – How coaches can continue to improve and evolve 52:10 – Final thoughts and key takeawaysCoaching ResourcesBAM Coaches Platform: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/BAM Blueprint Book: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-bookIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with another coach who's serious about player development. Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and stay connected with By Any Means Basketball for more insights on coaching, training, and building better athletes.

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers losing 111-98 to the Spurs in Game 1 of the two/seven matchup of the Western Conference Playoffs• Trail Blazers hang around for the first three quarters despite not playing all that well• Portland gets to within two early in the third, but a few turnovers later, the lead was back to double digits and would remain there for the rest of the game• Deni Avdija joins LeBron James as the only players to post at least 30 points, at least 10 rebounds and at least five assists in their playoff debut• Scoot Henderson and Robert Williams III were both up to the task Sunday in San Antonio• What the Trail Blazers did well (taking care of the ball, defending without fouling) and what they'll need to improve upon (second chance points, three-point shooting) to have a chance in Game 2 Tuesday in San Antonio• Deni Avdija is named a finalist for the 2026 Most Improved Player Award along with Atlanta's Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Detroit's Jalen Duren• All the MIP candidates have a good case, but Deni is the only one who can claim to also be Most Improved AND the best player on his team this season• And if we're looking at Game 1 playoff performances (and the votes are already cast, so w're really not), Deni's Game 1 was considerably better than Duren or Alexander-Walker• Get out to Moda Center for Game 3

En este episodio les comparto el reporte final de los boricuas que estuvieron activos en la liga de desarrollo de la NBA durante la temporada 2025-2026. ¡Que Disfrutes!

Send us Fan Mail(Apologies for the incorrect episode being uploaded initially, it should be fixed)On this Play-In Tournament edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers beating the Suns in Phoenix in the seven/eight matchup of the 2026 Western Conference Play-In Tournament• Portland qualifies for the playoffs with the win for the first time since 2021• Tuesday's win versus the Suns was similar to a number of the Trail Blazers' wins in the last month of the season• Portland goes up, then down, then up again• Refusing to fold after enduring a 22-4 run even with another chance of making the playoffs• Deni Avdija with 41 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists is taking his place among the elite forwards in the Western Conference• Jerami Grant comes up huge in the fourth quarter in his first game back from a calf strain• Shaedon Sharpe with some big minutes as well in his third game after missing a few months with a stress reaction• Jrue Holiday, steady as always• The seven-seed Trail Blazers will now head to San Antonio to face the two-seed Spurs with Game One scheduled for Sunday• No one can't stop Victor Wembanyama but the Blazers might have enough to slow him down• You'll want to get your tickets for Games Three and Four at Moda Center ASAP

The Birmingham Squadron, the minor league affiliate of the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans, is relocating to Kenner, Louisiana. The Gulf States Newsroom's Joseph King went to their last basketball game in the Magic City to see how fans are feeling about the news.This Thursday through Saturday, LSU Libraries will host the annual Book Bazaar — but this year, they're celebrating 50 years. The event is well known for a large sale of books as well as other types of physical media. Outreach librarian Mitch Fontenon tells us more about the history of the event and what to expect this year.The Louisiana Orphan Train Museum tells us the story of a train that brought orphan passengers from the New York Foundling Hospital to other parts of the country from 1854 to 1929. Although it's located in Opelousas, the museum is taking a new presentation to St. Francisville.Board president Martha Aubert tells us more about this history and what stories will be told at the upcoming event. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

In the third hour, Mac & Bone talk about all the positives to emerge from the Hornets 2025-26 season, after overcoming a 4-14 start, to make the NBA Play-In Tournament, Greensboro Swarm coach DJ Bakker joins to talk about the Swarm's G-League title, and the guys give their conclusions from the weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morales left to go watch the Masters he'll return Monday. Meanwhile the guys talk about the Lakers and Sedano's Travel schedule for next week as he will be calling playoff G-League games. Time to talk some puck with Sam Betesh AKA Samboni. He gives us the latest on the LA Kings and Kappy wants to go on the record that he has nothing to do with the Marty McSorley and Morales beef! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 - The Masters starts tomorrow which means...Vic, Moser, and Brett are going to be absolute luggage tomorrow. They won't participate in their own show at all. Get ready, folks.After that, the Nuggets are playing a G-League version of the Grizzlies. They're resting everyone. It's insanity. Tonight is a MUST WIN for the Nuggets. Period. What are the keys to a victory?14:52 - Vic did his Civic Duty today. Good for him! Somebody get him a gold star. Let's get a live update from the man himself. Is he still at the courthouse? Was he cut loose? Is he answering Uncle Sam's call? 32:12 - We have a whole slew of final thoughts, soundbites, you name it to get out of our system before the show wraps up. After that, let's get to a Fact Checker. How many minutes are in the 1st half of an NBA game?

Warriors get the win, Steph Curry comes off the bench and scores 17, Charles Bassey of the G League scores 14, Melton leads in scoring, Steph and Seth play on the floor together, the play-in, playoff standings and more!

It was another clean sweep for Hornets Sports and Entertainment, as Charlotte took care of the Timberwolves in Minnesota thanks to a big second half by a final tally of 122-108. Meanwhile, Greensboro continued its best season in G-League history by advancing to the G-League Finals. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break it all down.

The Utah Jazz have been mighty frisky over the past two months in the throes of trying to tank away the season. Credit to the players and Will Hardy for playing hard and making a lot of these games interesting, right?Well the Jazz decided those calls were just too close for comfort, so the Jazz decide to sign two...less-than-qualified...G-League role players to sop up 40+ minutes in random games in an effort to really, really ensure Utah loses basketball games. (Spoiler alert: Utah STILL was competitive in a number of games against top competition! They also lost to the Wizards by 20.)Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) had to sound off about this brazen flaunting of watchable basketball. Giving a ton of minutes to your deep prospects and two-way guys is one thing, but this felt like something else. It's not all negative though, as the broader Utah Jazz prospect class has looked terrific over the past month, and Mark recaps the wild successes of Ace Bailey & Co. in the month of March.

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Pelicans on Thursday to move into sole possession of eighth in the West with four games to play• Jrue Holiday continues to assert himself• Toumani Camara sets the league record for offensive fouls drawn and Donovan Clingan sets the franchise record for offensive rebounds in a season• Gaming out the final games of the season for the Trail Blazers and Clippers and how the most likely scenario would result in the winner of the April 10 game between the two teams getting the eight-seed in the play-in tournament• Breaking down the tiebreakers should the Trail Blazers and Clippers end the season with the same record• Tom Dundon, Sheel Tyle and Andrew Cheurng, three of the members of the Rip City Rising ownership group, are introduced for the first time prior to Thursday's game• Dundon's comments about the "big splash" trade the Trail Blazers considered at the 2026 trade deadline and how that might have played out differently under new ownership• The Rip City Remix defeating the Mexico City Capitanes to advance to the second round of the G League playoffs • A conversation with Trail Blazers great Buck Williams about his time in Portland, memories from the title runs in the early 90's, the current team, how the NBA has changed and his candidacy for the Naismith Hall of Fame, which will announce their 2026 class on Saturday

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former University of Arizona national champion and FS1 college basketball analyst Miles Simon. During the interview, Simon discusses why his loaded Wildcats fell short of their bid to become repeat national champs, why coaching in the G-League meant so much to him, what makes this current Arizona team so tough, the matchup challenges Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg can present, why he's picking UConn to beat Illinois in the Final Four following their thrilling victory over Duke in the Elite Eight, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Clippers in L.A. Tuesday night in what was Portland's most important game of the season thus far• Why coaches and teams sometimes pretend some games aren't more important than others (even if everyone knows it's not true)• The team taking Tiago Splitter's word to heart with their performance versus the Clippers• Tuesday's game being a perfect example of why you trade for Jrue Holiday• Robert Williams III, Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray all turning in excellent efforts that are not properly credited in the box score• Deni Avdija playing his best game since the back injury• The considerable support Tuesday night at Intuit Dome for both Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers in general• Tuesday's win doesn't really matter if they can't back it up with another Thursday versus the Pelicans• The Trail Blazers need to go 3-2, if not better, to give themselves a real chance to get into the eighth seed in the play-in tournament• The "Rip City Rising" ownership group officially takes control of the franchise• The seven-seed Rip City Remix heading south to face the two-seed Mexico City Capitanes in the first round of the "win or go home" G League playoffs

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• Portland blowing out the Nets and Bucks before losing to the Mavericks• Finishing a four-game homestand with another blowout victory, this time versus the Wizards• Big games for Toumani Camara and Scoot Henderson• Tiago Splitter saying that Tuesday's game versus the Clippers is "the most important game of the season" • Not only standings but tiebreakers are up for grabs in Tuesday's game versus the Clippers• The current status of the race for position in the play-in tournament and how it very well might not be decided until the last day of the regular season• Moving up into eighth would be great, but the Blazers also have to be concerned dropping down to tenth• Breaking the remaining scheduled for the Clippers, Warriors and Trail Blazers

This week, the guys discuss the NBA playoff race tightening across both conferences as the regular season winds down, along with what Mac McClung's G-League scoring record really means.They also break down Jay-Z's GQ interview, including his take that rap battling may not need to be part of the culture anymore, plus his comments on Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The episode also covers J. Cole opening up during The Fall Off rollout, BigXthaPlug's 6WA, and Spotify's SongDNA feature.

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Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers holding on to beat the Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday• Donovan Clingan gets a new career high in scoring and Deni Avdija returns to form• Portland's bad habit of letting teams back into games• The Trail Blazers getting one of their better wins of 2026 Friday night versus the Timberwolves in Minneapolis• Jerami Grant saves the day in the final minutes of the fourth quarter• Jrue Holiday just keeps turning in great yet quiet performances • The Trail Blazers are now in eighth in the Western Conference standings with 11 games to play• The difference between getting the seven/eight matchup versus the nine/ten matchup in the play-in tournament• Donovan Clingan's elite performance since the All-Star break• How Clingan leading the league in offensive rebound is integral to the Trail Blazers offense• Clingan is arguably the best player from his draft class and is already one of the NBA's best centers• Trail Blazers wrapping up a five-game trip Sunday afternoon in Denver (it's a 2 p.m. tipoff in Portland) before playing the second game of a back-to-back versus the Nets Monday night at Moda Center

Bam Adebayo: 83 Points, No Apologies Did that actually just happen? In an era of load management, Bam Adebayo just sent a shockwave through the league by dropping 83 points on the Washington Wizards. Join Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray for an emergency session of Running It Back as they break down one of the most surreal scoring outbursts in NBA history. We examine whether this was a pure display of physical dominance or a manufactured "barnstorming" moment against a G-League-heavy roster. In this episode, we dive into the "A'ja Wilson Effect" and whether Bam went supernova specifically to show off for the WNBA GOAT in the stands. We also analyze the "purity" of the scoring output by comparing it to Kobe's 81-point game and Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 100 in a chocolate-scented gym. We discuss the reality of the Wizards' tanking efforts and how a lack of starters allowed Bam to rack up a record-breaking 43 free throw attempts. Finally, we look at what this says about Heat Culture, as Coach Erik Spoelstra and the rest of the roster rallied to help Bam plant his flag on the mountain. Whether you think it was a masterpiece or rec league stat-padding, you can't deny the greatness. Bam didn't apologize for the free throws, and we aren't apologizing for this pod. Read: Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game: The Associated Press Original Report (1962) Timestamps: 00:00 Emergency Pod Setup 01:10 Bam Showing Off 02:12 New Hip Update 02:55 How They Heard 03:58 Wizards Context 05:05 Breaking Down 83 06:40 Wilt Comparisons 08:19 What Makes 80 Plus 10:38 Kobe Purity Debate 12:26 Hershey Legend Talk 13:34 Box Score Deep Dive 14:32 Comparing 100 81 83 15:37 Kobe Comeback Context 15:58 Smush Parker Detour 16:18 Stat Lines Breakdown 17:56 Free Throw Backlash 19:17 Chasing Records Debate 20:08 Celebrate Bam Night 21:29 Playoffs Versus Regular 22:28 Sports Cliches Segment 23:22 Leadership Team Lessons 24:54 NBA News Cycle Wins 28:14 Final Thoughts Signoff Like, follow, and subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this one!

Send a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers getting a five-game road trip off to a disappoint start with a loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia• Turnovers are an issue yet again• If neither team is playing well, the home team is usually going to win• Taking a bus from Philadelphia to Manhattan• Portland bouncing back with a blowout victory versus the Nets in Brooklyn• Blazers lead by as many as 31 (good), give up a 16-0 run (bad) but do enough to get the comfortable win (good)• Jrue Holiday the cooler• Deni Avdija has fans everywhere, but it was on a different level Monday night in Brooklyn• Kris Murray backs up Donovan Clingan at center• Toumani Camara shakes off a tough game in Philly to play one of his best this season in Brooklyn• The Trail Blazers remain a half game behind the Warriors in the race to host a play-in game• The trip moves on to Indianapolis on Wednesday, Minneapolis on Friday and wraps up in Denver on Sunday 

For the fourth time this season, the Hornets sweep a back-to-back after a 117-109 win over the Kings in Sacramento. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their favorite performances from the contest, an also highlight the Greensboro Swarm, who clinched a playoff berth in the G-League for the second straight season.

Conference Tournament Week is here, and Scott and James are in their absolute element. On this episode of CrimsonCASH, the guys dive headfirst into the glorious chaos of March hoops: conference tourney dogs, Big Ten bracket takes, live-betting strategy, player props, and the kind of futures bets that make you feel like a genius right up until Thursday afternoon.They break down the Big Ten tournament path, talk through whether Michigan is really that scary, wonder if Indiana can survive long enough to ruin anyone's weekend plans, and identify a few numbers that are just too tasty to ignore. Then it's a whip-around through conference futures across the country, with everything from sensible picks to true-degenerate “five bucks and vibes” action.And because this is CrimsonCASH, the conversation also wanders into NBA tank-a-palooza parlays, Olympic curling scandal, the mystery of G League betting lines, and why a random game in Noblesville can still spark the gambler's soul. It's March, it's messy, and it's beautiful.TimestampsNote: timestamps may not hyperlink correctly on all podcast players.0:42 — Welcome in: Scott and James kick off Conference Tournament Week1:00 — Why this is the best gambling week of the year1:56 — Small-conference tourneys, Cinderella traps, and betting underdogs4:05 — NBA “tank-a-palooza” parlays and late-season chaos8:02 — Big Ten tournament bracket breakdown begins9:00 — Indiana's path, Northwestern concerns, and why Friday plans are probably safe9:29 — Purdue fade, Michigan State path, and Michigan/Illinois thoughts11:31 — College basketball player prop angles and same-game parlay talk14:10 — Big Ten tournament futures: Michigan, Illinois, Michigan State, Nebraska, and more15:20 — Futures strategy: using conference tournaments to build hedge opportunities16:00 — Rapid-fire conference futures: Big West, CAA, American, A-1017:22 — ACC, America East, MEAC, and Mountain West picks18:27 — Horizon, Ivy, and MAC value plays20:08 — Southland/SWAC talk and live-betting tips for smaller leagues22:17 — Bigger-conference angles and shopping for value24:00 — Big East futures, including a Villanova flyer24:33 — SEC breakdown: Florida, Arkansas, and who not to trust25:31 — WAC, WCC, Troy, Georgia Southern, and late-night tournament fun27:23 — Looking ahead to NCAA tournament episodes and bracket betting28:28 — Olympic curling bets, Canadian cheating, and betting-induced fandom29:01 — The Noblesville Boom/G League story nobody saw coming32:00 — G League basketball: more talent than college, worse team play32:32 — Weird G League free-throw rules33:11 — What's next for CrimsonCASH: March, summer betting, and Kentucky Derby plans

Send a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Grizzlies in Memphis Wednesday night behind the play of Jrue, Jerami and Rob• Jrue, Rob and Jerami all doing more as we enter the last month of the regular season• Portland giving themselves a chance in the first three quarters before faltering in the fourth in Friday's loss to the Rockets• Finishing a five-game trip with a 2-3 record• Returning to Moda Center for three games before heading out for another five-game trip• After a rough road trip, Scoot Henderson turned in his best game of the season and one of the best games of his career to lead the Trail Blazers past the Pacers Sunday night• Deni Avdija returns in Sunday's win after missing six games with a back injury• Another late-game Blake Wesley to Yang Hansen connection• Hosting the Hornets and Jazz before a five game trip with stops in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Denver

It's the Cleveland Cavaliers episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,' featuring Larry Nance Jr., Jarrett Allen, and Sam Merrill!The trio discusses what it's been like adding James Harden to the roster, the dynamic of him and Donovan Mitchell playing to together, and how it all affects their offense.Sam also shares the WILD story of his two-year mission trip to Nicaragua, the time he got jumped there, and what it was like getting back into basketball after the trip.They then get into each of their NBA backstories, including Larry playing with the Los Angeles Lakers during Kobe Bryant's farewell tour for his rookie year, Jarrett's time on the Brooklyn Nets, and Sam's experience being the last pick in the draft, winning a championship with Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks, and his G-League journey. Then, they end with sharing some of their interests outside of basketball, their favorite movies, and Pokemon. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite Vegas the Wizards get their 15th win of the season and look to go back to back wins vs Pacers tonight

Join Robert 'Big Shot Bob' Horry and the crew for episode 123 of the 'Shoot Around,' as they dive into some engaging NBA discussions, personal stories, and audience questions. Robert kicks off the episode by announcing a week-long break as he heads to Orlando for a family vacation at the new Epic Universe park. The show's first major topic centers around the widely rumored NBA expansion cities, Vegas and Seattle, and the crew debates other potential cities deserving of a franchise such as Louisville, St. Louis, and Kansas City. They also discuss the nostalgia and business side of bringing back the Seattle Supersonics name and branding if the team returns to the league.   Shifting gears, the conversation pivots to Denver Nuggets' star Nikola Jokic and his chase for the all-time triple-double record. The panel reflects on Jokic surpassing Oscar Robertson to secure the second position and ponders his ability to catch up to the current leader, Russell Westbrook. The focus also turns to the Chicago Bulls and their recent trades, which have left fans perplexed due to the lack of first-round draft picks received in return. The discussion delves into the value and potential of players like DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Lonzo Ball.   Finally, the crew answers a variety of listener questions including the feasibility of G-League players returning to college ball, the challenges of adjusting to professional sports, and the weirdest movies they’ve ever seen. They share thoughts on the NCAA's stance on player eligibility, the differences between college and professional basketball environments, and their bewildering movie experiences. This episode is packed with robust debates, entertaining anecdotes, and insightful NBA analysis, making it a must-watch for basketball enthusiasts.   00:00 Introduction and Programming Note 01:20 NBA Expansion Cities Discussion 04:51 Jokic's Triple-Double Milestone 06:27 Chicago Bulls Trade Analysis 10:14 Listener Questions and Alabama Basketball Controversy 12:09 Debate on College vs. G League Development 14:28 The Impact of NIL on College Sports 17:41 Coaches' Perspectives on Returning Players 19:41 Weirdest Movies We've Ever Seen

In Hour 4, the guys break down the Dolphins' offseason plans, emphasizing the need to build through the draft despite tight cap space. They react to Trinidad Chambliss being granted a sixth year of eligibility and poke fun at the idea of G-League players in the Dunk Contest. Mike Florio joins to weigh in on Tua, calling his contract one of the worst in NFL history and explaining why Miami may have to attach a high draft pick to move him. He also shares his take on prediction markets in the NFL, Fernando Mendoza, and the possibility of the Raiders trading the number one overall pick, plus he gives his thoughts on the Super Bowl Bad Bunny halftime show.

Hurricanes basketball head coach Jai Lucas joins the show to break down a big win against North Carolina and discuss the growth of his team so far this season. He talks about navigating the challenges of a first-year head coach, including staying composed when calls don't go his team's way. Coach Lucas also addresses Tru Washington's return to the lineup, shares praise for center Ernest Udeh, and offers insight into recruiting players with high-level basketball pedigrees, particularly those with mothers who played at the top levels. He wraps up by weighing in on the impact of G-League players returning to college basketball.

In Hour 3, Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas breaks down a big win over North Carolina, his team's growth, Tru Washington's return, and praise for center Ernest Udeh, while discussing recruiting players with high-level basketball pedigrees and the impact of G-League players returning to college. Later, Kim Bokamper joins to weigh in on the Dolphins, including Kevin Patullo's hire, the potential signing of Malik Willis, and why Tua is no longer a fit in Miami. The guys discuss the importance of a true “QB personality,” critique Tua's struggles, and stress patience for fans during the rebuild, while also touching on the limited value of Pro Days and hope for last year's Dolphins rookies.

A full four-hour show heading into a great sports weekend. BFF Don MacLean on the Lakers, Clippers and college hoops. Should a G-League be allowed to play again for a NCAA college team? Secret Textoso RoundupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is officially the offseason, unfortunately, but just because the confetti has been cleaned up does not mean the conversations about the CFP have stopped. In fact it is quite the opposite. The difference is these conversations are not about what is happening on the field. The debate continues to rage on as commissioners discuss potential expansion of the CFP. Andy Staples and Ross Dellenger discuss what happened in the meetings that were held in the week leading up to the National Championship. The Big Ten and the SEC seem to be at an impasse of how much they want the College Football Playoff to expand. With the deadline fast approaching, no decision appears in sight. Ross explains why these two commissioners hold all the power for this decision.Then, the guys shift from one hot button topic to the next. The transfer portal. Specifically one athlete. Darian Mensah. The Duke quarterback has officially entered the transfer portal even though he has a signed NIL contract with Duke. The Blue Devils are suing Mensah to prevent him from leaving. It is expected he will head to Miami to be their new quarterback. Andy and Ross discuss the differences between this situation and the one with Demond Williams and Washington. They share why it seems like Mensah has a good chance to win this case and how schools can prevent these situations in the future. Plus, they dive into Adidas' potential impact in this situation and their overall aggressive handling of NIL. Also, Duke wide receiver Cooper Barkate has entered the portal as well, with Miami being a favorite to land him too.Later, the big news in college athletics is no longer about football. It is over in the college basketball world as Charles Bediako has temporarily been granted the ability to return to Alabama basketball. There is a hearing next week that will determine whether or not he can return full-time. Bediako previously played at Alabama and entered the 2023 NBA Draft. Although he has never played in the NBA, he has played on multiple Summer League and G League teams. Andy and Ross discuss Bediako being allowed to play college basketball again and the impact this could have on college athletics. The season is over but the news never stops with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Will the CFP expand further?15:40 - Why the Big Ten & SEC hold all the power27:44 - Duke sues Darian Mensah37:48 - Adidas' impact in the NIL space44:08 - Duke WR Cooper Barkate to transfer49:23 - Charles Bediako returns to Alabama53:43 - How Bediako could impact college sports Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

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