Podcast appearances and mentions of Giannis Antetokounmpo

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he's such a big fan of the New York Jets' plan to tear their roster down to the studs while they search for their franchise quarterback of the future, why Deandre Ayton has to shoulder most of the blame for the Los Angeles Lakers' ugly loss to the Phoenix Suns, whether the Luka Doncic-LeBron James pairing is much of a threat at all in the upcoming NBA Playoffs, the case for and against the Lakers going after Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, 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.

Rashad McCants Sends A HOSTILE Response To His Haters as Cemetary Larry re-enters virtual Gil's Arena to send a response to Raymond Felton, Theo Pinson, Deron Williams & Charlie Villanueva as the To The Baha Crew continued their hostile beef with their former North Carolina teammate. He responds to their claim that he is a delusional clown and calls out the sorry podcasters for using his name and Gil's Arena to boost their numbers. Then, the Gil's Arena Crew is able to break down basketball as Gilbert Arenas & The Crew react to James Harden going down with a fracture to his thumb in his non shooting hand and discuss if the Beard will be impacted by this injury as he was just starting to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to new heights. They then break down more comments from Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding his future with the Milwaukee Bucks as the Greek Freak continued to hint at his plans to potentially move on from the franchise and highlight Cam Thomas for keeping the team afloat without Giannis as the high octane scorer has shined in his oppotunity with a new team. Finally, they break down Kon Knueppel's surprising rookie season as the Charlotte Hornets' sharpshooter is closing in on a 50/40/90 season in his first year in the NBA and debate if Kon can upset his former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg for the NBA's rookie of the year award, before giving their takes on the NBA's plans to stop tanking as it runs rampant through the league. Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Nick Young, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin Gil's Arena premieres every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Show Start 0:00:00 Gil Calls Out Swaggy For His Boxing Training 0:03:42 James Harden Fractures His Thumb 0:05:49 Dr. Larry Sends A Hostile Response To His Haters 0:35:51 Giannis Speaks On His Future In Milwaukee 1:06:29 Kon Knueppel Shining In His Rookie Season 1:27:56 Flagg vs Kon For Rookie Of The Year 1:33:05 NBA Looking To Curb Tanking 1:40:07 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reusse would take Jaden McDaniels over Giannis Antetokounmpo; Can the Timberwolves get this from Jaden McDaniels consistently; Can the Timberwolves get to the NBA Finals; Plus Minnesota Twins spring training observations with Reusse! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse would take Jaden McDaniels over Giannis Antetokounmpo; Can the Timberwolves get this from Jaden McDaniels consistently; Can the Timberwolves get to the NBA Finals; Plus Minnesota Twins spring training observations with Reusse! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonathan Macri (Knicks Film Skool) joins Combo to break down whether the Knicks are dealing with a deeper structural issue rather than just a rough stretch. Is the Brunson–Karl-Anthony Towns pairing an imperfect fit? Does the starting five actually make sense together? And if this team falls short in the postseason, is a major shake-up inevitable? We dive into Brunson's leadership and defensive limitations, why KAT might be the league's highest-paid X-factor, and whether the Knicks would seriously pivot toward a Giannis-level move. Plus, we evaluate Cleveland's legitimacy, Boston's championship DNA, and the bigger issue of tanking in today's NBA. FOLLOW COMBO: YOUTUBE: COMBO TV IG: @onetwocombo X (Twitter): @itsonetwocombo

Victor Wembanyama & The San Antonio Spurs Are CLICKING At The Right Time according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew return to the virtual arena to react to the Spurs take down of the Detroit Pistons in what could be a preview of the NBA Finals and discuss if the up and coming Spurs have finally arrived after ripping off 9 straight wins. They also debate if Cade Cunningham's slow night changes things in the MVP race, highlighting Jaylen Brown as a riser after his impressive performance in the Boston Celtics' win over the Los Angeles Lakers that saw LeBron James give him adjusting his MVP Ladder. They then discuss LeBron's future in Los Angeles as the team must deal with the contract extensions for both the King and Austin Reaves this summer and debate if Bron will return on a team friendly discount to chase Giannis Antetokounmpo and another ring or if he will take his talents elsewhere. Finally, they react to Kevin Durant announcing he would like to play for Team USA at the 2028 Olympics, sparking another hostile debate on USA's chances to stay on top of the basketball world as the rest of the world catches up before giving their takes on the NBA's tanking epidemic and discussing what they would do to curb the league's obsession with bottoming out as a strategy. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Show Start 0:00:00 Mayweather Set To Fight Manny Pacquiao 0:03:49 Gil Gets Cooked For Hating On Wemby 0:23:28 Jaylen Brown Is Making A Push For MVP 1:11:29 Team USA Doing Closeout Drills 1:30:15 What Should Be The Criteria For MVP? 1:32:04 Kevin Durant Wants To Play For Team USA 1:45:45 Locks For 2028 Team USA Roster 1:50:54 Rashad Addresses More Quitting Allegations 1:57:35 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 249 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast opens with Brandon Harper and Rob Jenners welcoming seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry back after a week off, including Rob’s trip to Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando where he spotted Giannis Antetokounmpo visiting with his family right after All-Star weekend. The crew talks about how stars handle public attention, why it’s tough to approach athletes when they’re with family, and the realities of getting recognized in places like airports and theme parks.   They break down the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, praising the shorter, high-intensity setup and crediting the players—especially Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards—for setting a competitive tone. They also criticize the World team’s lack of energy, debate whether a 1-on-1 or 2-on-2 tournament could work, and agree the dunk contest was the worst in memory, brainstorming fixes like having personalities such as Shaq and Kenny “draft” and scout dunkers nationwide since superstars won’t risk losing.   The episode shifts to Pat Riley’s statue unveiling at Crypto.com Arena and Riley’s push for coaches (and benches) to bring back suits and ties, followed by a harsh look at the Lakers after getting blown out by the Celtics on Riley night and James Worthy’s postgame “no heart” comments. They discuss Boston’s defensive approach, the Lakers’ struggles versus top teams, and criticize the team’s effort and urgency—singling out Luka Doncic’s perceived laziness on defense—while previewing the next matchup and noting the looming impact of the 65-game awards eligibility rule on stars like Embiid and others. They also touch on Lindsay Vonn’s severe leg injuries, Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team winning the Daytona 500 and the viral celebration clip that sparked online speculation, Charles “Ko” seeking to play again via the Alabama Supreme Court, and a Barkley “New York Dicks” Inside the NBA moment.   Standings updates include the Thunder and Spurs separating in the West, Detroit leading the East, and a rough stretch for the Kings and Bulls. Big Shot of the Week goes to Team USA hockey for winning Olympic gold in overtime and honoring the late Johnny Gaudreau by bringing his young children onto the ice for the team photo. The show closes with a mascot-themed game inspired by the Olympics’ mascots, running through real vs. fake team mascots across sports, and ending on Robert Horry’s favorite mascot (Denver’s Rocky) and the story of Rocky surviving a parachuting accident.   00:00 Podcast Return 00:56 Universal Trip 01:28 Giannis Spotted 05:17 Fame And Privacy 09:38 All Star Format 13:39 Dunk Contest Rant 15:29 Fixing The Dunk Contest 20:19 Pat Riley Statue 23:16 Suits On Sidelines 28:29 Lakers Get Smoked 29:29 Celtics Win Ugly 30:36 Boston Defense Breakdown 32:17 Lakers Exposed vs Good Teams 33:37 Calling Out Lakers Laziness 36:19 Playoff Plan for Luka 37:57 Rivalry Pride and Pat Riley Night 38:30 65 Game Rule Chaos 40:08 Is It Still Tatum Team 42:08 Tatum Return and Achilles Caution 43:18 Olympics Injuries and Jordan Viral Clip 47:56 College Hoops and Barkley Audio 49:27 Standings Check and USA Hockey Tribute 54:40 Mascot Trivia Game 01:01:45 Rocky Mascot Wild Story

Hour 3: Draymond Green sets the mood by clapping back at Kendrick Perkins, who accused him of not caring enough about basketball. This fire leads the way into Walter's Whip Around, which forces the Gregs to weigh phenomenal feats at the Olympics, pressing matters for the Giants, and the needs of 49ers position groups. Sam Amick joins the show to revisit the Clippers' salary cap scandal, the complexities of solving tanking, and Giannis Antetokounmpo's affinity for food analogies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic Sam Amick joined Papa & Silver for his biweekly conversation with Papa & Silver. Everything from the NBA addressing its tanking issues to the Clippers' salary cap scandal has placed a spotlight on commissioner Adam Silver, and Amick believes that actions could be taken against Steve Ballmer sooner rather than later. As Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to provide mixed messaging about his future, Amick also weighs in on why the Bucks were wise to not trade him at the deadline earlier this month and play this situation into the summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - Logan Webb shares what it meant to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Tony Vitello looks back on the Giants’ 2025 flameout and what he’s learned. Plus, Warriors owner, Joe Lacob, breaks down the Kuminga trade and addresses the Giannis trade rumors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - Logan Webb shares what it meant to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Tony Vitello looks back on the Giants’ 2025 flameout and what he’s learned. Plus, Warriors owner, Joe Lacob, breaks down the Kuminga trade and addresses the Giannis trade rumors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Suns, go through Rush Hour Reboot, and are joined by Amin Elhassan.

Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic Sam Amick joined Papa & Silver for his biweekly conversation with Papa & Silver. Everything from the NBA addressing its tanking issues to the Clippers' salary cap scandal has placed a spotlight on commissioner Adam Silver, and Amick believes that actions could be taken against Steve Ballmer sooner rather than later. As Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to provide mixed messaging about his future, Amick also weighs in on why the Bucks were wise to not trade him at the deadline earlier this month and play this situation into the summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Draymond Green sets the mood by clapping back at Kendrick Perkins, who accused him of not caring enough about basketball. This fire leads the way into Walter's Whip Around, which forces the Gregs to weigh phenomenal feats at the Olympics, pressing matters for the Giants, and the needs of 49ers position groups. Sam Amick joins the show to revisit the Clippers' salary cap scandal, the complexities of solving tanking, and Giannis Antetokounmpo's affinity for food analogies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USA Hockey wins gold, Eli Zaret joins us & takes on Pokémon, Prince Andrew arrested on his birthday, RIP Eric Dane, Drew Crime: American Idol murderer, Taryn Asher surfaces, and Bonnie Blue gets pregnant by 1 out of 400 guys. USA! USA! USA! Eli Zaret drops by to recap the thrilling USA win over Canada, USA over Canada (female edition), Duke basketball defeats Michigan, MSU beats OSU, the red-hot Detroit Pistons, the Detroit Tigers start of Spring Training, Floyd Mayweather vs Mike Tyson, Eli vs Pokémon, Giannis Antetokounmpo's new gambling venture and more. RIP: Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore has died at the age of 25. Rapper Lil Poppa takes himself out following a car crash. Eric Dane succumbed to ALS over the weekend. Eric Dane's daughters need some money for their loss. Hailey Bieber virtue signals. Prince Andrew has been arrested following the release of the Epstein Files. Sarah Ferguson has entered rehab. Brother Bilaal vs Will Smith and family. Bryshere Grey has turned to male on male pornos thanks to Will Smith. People are sick and tired of Nancy Guthrie. Sorry, Savannah. Taryn Asher has finally surfaced after a long absence from Fox 2. The director of Corey Feldman vs. The World will join us on Tuesday! Feldman popped up in Las Vegas to sing on stage with a better band. Kelly Ripa might be leaving our TV's after 25 years. The internet wants Hilary Duff to leave her husband. Who would you rather… Haylie or Hilary? Paris Hilton wants you to nail her for her 45th birthday. Britney Spears posted herself nude on the internet again. ABC7 Chicago's Leah Hope was attacked and nearly carjacked. A nurse in Boston was attacked by an unruly gang of teens on e-bikes. ICE is shipping Lauren Jane Morris back to the UK. See ya, bitch! Porn Star Bonnie Blue is pregnant after nailing 400 guys without protection. Murder in Glitterball City is a wild documentary and we'll be talking it up in future episodes. Drew Crime: Thomas Plamberger is the worst boyfriend possibly ever. Caleb Flynn is the worst husband, pastor, actor, and former American Idol contestant possibly ever. Drew has an update on the creepy Alexander Brothers. Bill Cosby is still being sued civilly. Blake Lively's battle with Justin Baldoni won't go away. Lita Ford joins us on Wednesday. Merch is still available. Buy it before it's gone. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

Migros Hemen'in sunduğu Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu All-Star sonrası Doğu Konferansını mercek altına alıyor.   Doğu lideri Detroit Pistons'ın güncel formuyla başlayan sohbet, Pistons ile Oklahoma City Thunder arasındaki farklarla devam ediyor.   Boston Celtics ise Jaylen Brown'un, Jayson Tatum'un yokluğunda büründüğü rol ekseninde değerlendiriliyor.   New York Knicks, James Harden'lı Cleveland Cavaliers, Scottie Barnes liderliğindeki Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76'ers'ın son durumu, istikrarsızlığıyla öne çıkan Orlando Magic'in değerlendirildiği bölümde Play-In yarışındaki Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks ve Charlotte Hornets hakkında yorumlar yapılıyor.   Play-Off'lar öncesi kim kaçıncı bitirecek, Milwaukee Bucks'ta Giannis belirsizliği ve Play-In ihtimalleri... Hepsi ve daha fazlası bu bölümde!

Migros Hemen'in sunduğu Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu All-Star sonrası Doğu Konferansını mercek altına alıyor. Doğu lideri Detroit Pistons'ın güncel formuyla başlayan sohbet, Pistons ile Oklahoma City Thunder arasındaki farklarla devam ediyor. Boston Celtics ise Jaylen Brown'un, Jayson Tatum'un yokluğunda büründüğü rol ekseninde değerlendiriliyor. New York Knicks, James Harden'lı Cleveland Cavaliers, Scottie Barnes liderliğindeki Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76'ers'ın son durumu, istikrarsızlığıyla öne çıkan Orlando Magic'in değerlendirildiği bölümde Play-In yarışındaki Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks ve Charlotte Hornets hakkında yorumlar yapılıyor. Play-Off'lar öncesi kim kaçıncı bitirecek, Milwaukee Bucks'ta Giannis belirsizliği ve Play-In ihtimalleri... Hepsi ve daha fazlası bu bölümde! 

U-S-A! U-S-A! An electric gold medal match in men's hockey at the Olympics on Sunday morning. Team USA takes down the Canadians in OT 2-1. We've got locker room audio, the game winning call, and a little Real American! Bucks lose to the Raptors after beating the Pelicans on Friday, still waiting for Giannis to return. Badger hoops gets a BIG bounceback at home against Iowa on Sunday, and the Brewers get Cactus League started with an 0-3 start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An extra special day on the pod – our friend Jacob Hill returns for a new episode of our special edition series, Any Given Redraft! And we've got a doozy this time: the 2023 NBA Draft, inarguably one of the worst in league history. It's the year Anthony Bennet went number one, the year only one All Star was picked in the lottery, the year the Bucks drafted one of the greatest players of all time just after, and the year that the Podfather, Bill Simmons, went undefeated on ESPN's broadcast. We begin by breaking down how the night unfolded at Barclays Center, with David Stern going full heel and riling up the Brooklyn crowd. Naturally, we discuss Bill Simmons' big night, including his iconic reaction to Cleveland's selection of Anthony Bennett, Victor Oladipo's case for the number one pick, Giannis' upside, CJ McCollum's Patriot League representation, just to name a few. We also hit on the numerous lottery disappointments, from Nerlens Noel to MCW to Shabazz Muhammad. Finally, we get to our redraft, where we each draft teams of 8 players. Along the way, we marvel at Giannis' accomplishments to date, debate the selection of McCollum vs. the Stifle Tower, wonder at Oladipo's ceiling if health hadn't failed him, and slog through some abominable bench selections towards the back end. This one's for the sickos. Enjoy. Cheers to Bill Simmons and David Stern!

Now that we have passed the All-Star Break, Grumpy Brothers Ted & Chris Ludvigsen begin their NBA season review.  The topics include the Giannis trade that did not happen, the Harden trade that did - and what to do about tanking. There are also grumps and trivia - hope you enjoy!  

Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Raptors vs. Bucks Injuries Barnes and Hepburn are out for Toronto. Giannis and Prince are out for Milwaukee with Giannis questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Raptors at Bucks 3:30PM ET—Toronto improved to 33-23 following their 110-101 road victory against Chicago. Raptors shot 42% with 30% from three. Brandon Ingram led with 31 points with eight rebounds. Scottie Barnes contributed 14 points with nine rebounds. Toronto allowed 42% shooting with 30% from three. Milwaukee is 24-30 with their 139-118 road win against New Orleans. Bucks hit 60% with 42% from three. Ryan Rollins scored 27 points with six assists. Cam Thomas came off the bench with 27 points with three rebounds. Milwaukee allowed 54% shooting with 16% from three.

104.3 WQAM presents a collection of discussions about the Miami Heat this week from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. Discussing Tyler Herro's timeline with the post-All-Star break stretch beginning, and which players have the most to prove for Miami down the stretch. Plus, Tobin is tired of Giannis being a phony.

104.3 WQAM presents a collection of discussions about the Miami Heat this week from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. Discussing Tyler Herro's timeline with the post-All-Star break stretch beginning, and which players have the most to prove for Miami down the stretch. Plus, Tobin is tired of Giannis being a phony.

104.3 WQAM presents a collection of discussions about the Miami Heat this week from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. Discussing Tyler Herro's timeline with the post-All-Star break stretch beginning, and which players have the most to prove for Miami down the stretch. Plus, Tobin is tired of Giannis being a phony.

LIVE from Riviera for The Genesis Invitational! D'Marco & Travis and CMM with Travis Mathew. We've discussed Lon Rosen becoming the president of the Lakers . How will Laker fans look back at the Jeanie Buss era of the Lakers? Should the Lakers go out this off-season and try to acquire Giannis from the Bucks? Rich Paul said Anthony Edwards is the best player in the NBA (we have sound) Does that say something? Baseball season is back and Dodgers spring training starts tomorrow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken and Lima welcome the voice of the Charlotte Hornets Eric Collins into the Show. Collins talks Cavs championship hopes and the huge impact that James Harden has had across just four games in Cleveland.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he's still refusing to jump off the New York Knicks bandwagon even after their blowout loss on Thursday night to the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. Later, former NBA big man and CBS HQ college basketball analyst John Henson swings by to discuss whether Darryn Peterson's inability to play (or even finish) games for Kansas will hurt his NBA draft stock, what makes guys like AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer such special talents, which teams seem poised to make deep NCAA Tournament runs, the likelihood that his former Bucks teammate - Giannis Antetokounmpo - finishes his career with Milwaukee, 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.

Jason and Mike tell you why the new NBA tanking ideas all mainly suck. Mainly because Adam Silver is afraid to take a strong stance on anything. Plus, the Lakers going "all-in" to get Giannis?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the Lakers go after an acquire Giannis this off-season? There are reports that the Lakers are going to be aggressive in getting Giannis this off-season. There are reports that the Cleveland Browns will be looking to cut cornerback Denzel Ward. Should the Rams go after him if he is on the market? Who should the Rams target with this years NFL draft? SHOP TALK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Henry talks with Minnesota Timberwolves Beat Reporter Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press about the maddening first half of the season, not selling the farm for Giannis Antetokounmpo, why Rob Dillingham didn't work out, where he sees the Wolves postseason seeding and more.

Is the Greek Freak's time in Milwaukee over? We analyze Giannis Antetokounmpo's latest comments following the 2026 trade deadline. With the Lakers preparing a "godfather offer" and Giannis hinting at championship desires, we ask if he's staying or going.If you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

In this episode of The Format Podcast, we break down the biggest headlines in the NBA and NFL. Is Giannis Antetokounmpo flip-flopping on his Milwaukee Bucks future? We dive into the trade rumors and the "Greek Freak's" latest commitment comments. Plus, we analyze David Griffin's spicy take on LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers tenure in a "historically weak" Eastern Conference. Will LeBron return to the LA Lakers next season or head home to CLE? Finally, we explore Tyreek Hill's possible landing spots after his shock release. Subscribe for the best NBA trade rumors and NFL offseason analysis!Time Stamps:19:00 - Giannis Can't Decide What He Wants56:03 - David Griffin on the (L)Eastern Conference1:57:45 - LeBron and His Future in LA?2:24:22 - Cheetah On The RunIf you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

Former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin explain why sports fans across America will tune-in in droves to watch the Floyd Mayweather vs Mike Tyson exhibition fight this spring, discuss whether the Los Angeles Lakers should trade all their assets away for Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, and explain why Eli Manning shouldn’t feel disappointed about not being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Kevin Durant's response to burner account allegations, if LeBron James would take less money to play one more year and retire with Cleveland, where this Giannis Antetokounmpo story is going, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gil's Arena Previews The 2nd Half of The NBA Season as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew highlight the return of NBA action after NBA All Star Weekend and look ahead to the next few months leading up to NBA Playoffs. They examine the standings in the Eastern & Western Conference and debate which teams can catch the leading OKC Thunder & Detroit Pistons, who needs to hit the panic button and give out their dark horses for teams that can make a deep run come playoff season. They also discuss the current race for NBA MVP and debate if Shai Gilgeous Alexander should be the favorite to win the award in back to back season or if Nikola Jokic can steal back his award. Next, they break down the future for LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers as the team approaches a pivotal offseason where they must decide between long term success and keeping the King happy. They debate if LeBron will take a hometown discount to remain in LA and allow the team to potentially re-sign Austin Reaves and go after Giannis Antetokounmpo or if he will continue to push for what he deserves as the greatest player in NBA History. Finally, they address the NBA's battle with tanking as several teams have made it clear that they would rather lose this season to improve their chances at a top pick in a generational draft class and debate what Adam Silver can do to stop the epidemic hurting the NBA. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants,Brandon Jennings & Nick Young Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   For Business Inquires Contact - GilsArena@cycle.media or Arenagridiron@cycle.media Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With LeBron James possibly being out of the Lakers this season, who is going to be the leader for the Lakers? Can Luka be the vocal leader for this team? Are the Lakers going to go to free agency to acquire a vocal leader? Should the Lakers acquire Giannis this summer? Would he be a great fit next to Luka? There are rumors lingering around that the Rams should go out an get Maxx Crosby from the Raiders. Would it make sense for the Rams? LAST MAN STANDING. SHOP TALK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 - Our ESPN Broncos Insider Jeff Legwold joins us every Thursday! What does Leggy think about all these people including Riley Moss in their hypothetical mock trades? Leggy is a proud Illinois Illini. So what does he think about his Bears leaving for greener pastures in Indiana?15:46 - Giannis keeps being coy about his future in Milwaukee. He's constantly talking out of both sides of his mouth. Here's the latest edition. The Greek Freak has officially pissed off Brett. He might be a candidate for the List.30:55 - Are you locked into speed skating? Or are you done with it like Moser?Also, Fact Checker was pretty rough today. Brett attempted to use a metaphor about how much career Jokic has left, and it wasn't well received by his co-hosts.

First Take is live with Giannis questions... Would he fit well with Luka in the City of Angels? (0:00) Then, tomorrow night, the Knicks aim to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the mighty Pistons. Mad Dog gives us the keys to victory in this budding Eastern conference rivalry! (12:45) Next, how much would the Chiefs improve with Tyreek Hill? (20:25) And, with 1/3 of the league tanking, should Adam Silver embrace the suck rather than run from it? (36:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL All-Pro safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss why they’re starting to lose their patience with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, tell us why Kevin Durant’s alleged burner accounts are likely to cause a major divide inside the Houston Rockets locker room, and explain why LeBron James spending so much of his career playing in the ‘Leastern Conference’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL All-Pro safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss why they’re starting to lose their patience with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, and tell us which team makes the most sense for free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host swings by to share his thoughts on all the biggest stories in the world of sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by longtime Los Angeles Lakers reporter Jovan Buha. During the conversation, Buha discusses why the Lakers had such a relatively quiet NBA Trade Deadline, the likelihood that the team can acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, which high-end role players could become available should the Lakers strike out for Giannis, why it appears inevitable that LeBron and the Lakers are headed for a divorce, the difficulties of building a championship-level roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, 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.

On this hump day Mix Bag: - ESPN's Dominique Foxworth on Tua Tagovailoa options in 2026 - Kirk Cousins options in 2026 - Giannis Antetokoumnpo with ESPN's Malik Andrews about his NBA future. -

In hour 1 of the show: - Olympics recap - Hockey rumors of Sergei Bobrovsky Being traded -- Tobin is sock of Giannis

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Aaron filling in for C&R as they discuss experiencing the first weekend after football. Dan and Aaron talks about the assigning of uniform numbers and who does not deserve to wear certain numbers on their jerseys. Dan and Aaron weigh in on the most recent comments made by Giannis Antetokounmpo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayson Tatum hits the 40 week mark of his recovery. We lay out what sources, insiders, and even players are saying about the superstar's impending return...What are the pre-requisites for being the next face of the league? Our panel puts their criteria to the test to see who's closest to meeting it..The summer of LeBron is looming. How his decision this July could send MASSIVE shockwaves through not just LA but the rest of the league. What will the vibes be like in Milwaukee when Giannis returns? And what's this summer look like in Milwaukee? Our panel bust out their crystal balls..You've heard of Air Jordan, but what about Rare Jordan? Our producers dug DEEP into the archives to find some high flying highlights you haven't seen before Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason is joined by Andy Kamenetzky today in the studio! The crew is also joined by Morales for ‘Live Imaging Tuesday!' Will LeBron be back with the Lakers next season? Will the Lakers be making some leadership changes this offseason? Is a Girl Scouts Cookie sales record going to be broken this year? Are the Lakers serious contenders to land Giannis in the offseason? Ice Breakers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Kevin Clark welcome Shaquille O'Neal to the show to talk about how to fix the All-Star Game, LeBron and Giannis' future, the state of the NBA big man, and aliens. Are the Dolphins finally headed in the right direction? The NFLPA report cards have been eradicated and it's obvious why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The stars put on a show this weekend in Los Angeles... did this new format prove the All-Star Game is officially back? As Next-Gen players shined all weekend, what's next for LeBron? What he said before the game that has our attention... Malika's exclusive sit-down with Giannis...after all the rumors... and all the memes, he finally addresses the noise. And the teams he name drops in this interview might surprise you. Damian Lillard came back with a BANG, lighting it up from 3, but the dunk contest has left some big questions... is there a fix for All-Star Saturday? .. Marc Spears caught up with Donovan Mitchell last night... he'll tell us what the ceiling is for the Cavs with James Harden in the lineup! Adam Silver says the league is trying every possible remedy to stop tanking... could a bold new move solve the NBA's tanking issues? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices