Podcasts about Indiana Pacers

No Hart, no Towns, no problem. Mitch Robinson dominated the offensive glass and was tremendous screening for OG Anunoby and other Knicks. Let's talk about last night's win over the loser Indiana Pacers!0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts5:42 Top-Five Defense12:22 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Mitch15:47 Quick Plug16:10 Running OG In Action!25:44 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Clarkson27:01 Up Next27:51 Quick Plug28:31 Trivia29:20 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

(00:00-28:05) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query sharing his thoughts on the dominating performance by the Purdue Boilermakers in the Big Ten Tournament last night against Northwestern. He brings in producer Eddie Garrison to share his thoughts on Ivica Zubac’s debut last night for the Indiana Pacers in another losing effort. (28:05-35:48) – The NCAA Tournament is right around the corner, and everyone is starting to identify their sleeper team for the dance. Jake asks Eddie if he has one picked out yet and they look at some of the games going on in the Big Ten Tournament today. (35:48-43:46) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake highlighting some things that stood out in Daniel Jones interview with JMV yesterday. (43:46-1:08:13) – With Daniel Jones returning to the Indianapolis Colts, Jake explains why he never thought that Kyler Murray would be a potential replacement if another team signed Jones to a deal that the Colts would not match. They also look at who Joe Lunardi has on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. (1:08:13-1:22:00) – Kyle Neddenriep from the IndyStar makes another appearance on Query & Company to preview this weekend’s slate of regional boys basketball games around central Indiana, believes the Luke Ertel is the clear frontrunner for Mr. Indiana Basketball right now, compliments Jeff Teague on the job that he has done with coaching his Pike team this season, and hypes up Eddie’s alma mater. (1:22:00-1:27:11) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake and Eddie providing an update on the Michigan vs Ohio State game because Jake wonders if it’s better for Michigan to lose to avoid playing extra games before the tournament. (1:27:11-1:43:50) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to evaluate what Chris Ballard and company have done in free agency thus far, assesses if the Colts interest in finding a pass rusher in free agency signals a lack of belief in Laiatu Latu’s future, admits that it is more likely that Anthony Richardson remains with the Colts than IU making the NCAA Tournament, and they start talking about the month of May! (1:43:50-1:53:31) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake is joined by Dr. Babu Doddapaneni from Franciscan Health to discuss heart disease. (1:53:31-2:09:57) – Today’s show closes out with Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood joining the show from Arlington ahead of this weekend’s IndyCar race to detail how drivers familiarize themselves with a track before getting in the car, share if he received a tour of the Dallas Cowboys facility with the race being right next to their stadium, and reveals how things are going so far with Will Power joining the team in the offseason.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellan Olson and John Lund react to Kyler Murray signing with the Minnesota Vikings and the Phoenix Suns' win over the Indiana Pacers.

Kevin Ray joins Wolf and John Lund for Suns Gameday with K-Ray to discuss how Jalen Green and Devin Booker have looked on the floor together and what to expect from the Indiana Pacers.

Wolf and John Lund discuss if the Phoenix Suns' game against the Indiana Pacers is a must-win game and where Arizona State men's basketball goes now that they will not be bringing back Bobby Hurley.

Wolf and John Lund discuss what their favorite offseason addition has been for the Arizona Cardinals so far and who needs to step up for the Phoenix Suns against the Indiana Pacers.

Not every non-playoff team is truly rebuilding — some are simply waiting for the right moment to break through. In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we introduce “Proof of Life,” a deep-dive exercise where we identify one team from the Eastern Conference and one from the Western Conference that could rise from outside the playoff picture and reach the postseason next year.We examine teams like the Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, and Utah Jazz — evaluating roster talent, player development, front office direction, and the key factors that could spark a turnaround.Which struggling teams are closer to contention than people realize? Which organizations still have life left in them?From rising stars to roster construction and future outlooks, we break down the teams that could surprise the league in the next NBA playoff race.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking 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/nbabaselineFollow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline

The Sacramento Kings win against the Indiana Pacers 114-109In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss Devin Carter scoring a career high and leading the Kings' 20-point comeback, the bench and young guys sparking the 2nd half run, and why Devin Carter needs more minutes.

Pacers vs. Trail Blazers NBA Betting Odds & Picks, 3/8/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott

There has been reports that the LA Rams made a phone call for Eagles WR AJ Brown. How could AJ Brown fit in a Rams uniform? What would the Rams give up in order to get him? The Lakers, Dodgers, & Rams are all on different timelines. The Dodgers seem to have a goal and the Rams. What is the goal for the Lakers? The Lakers are taking on the Indiana Pacers tonight. What happens if the Lakers lose this game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start the show off with some super cross talk with Ireland, AK Andy Kamenetzky, & MT Mychal Thompson. The crew is all in studio along with Lakers Sideline reporter our very own Mike Trudell. Trudell talks to us about how he knows how to drive stick and how he was a valet driver. The Lakers lost last night against the Denver Nuggets and had a slow start to the game. The Lakers are taking on the Indiana Pacers tonight. A Pacers team who is currently last in the eastern conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers returned quickly from Denver on Friday as they faced off against the Indiana Pacers in a quick turnaround on Friday night. And on a day when most of the Lakers were feeling a bit fatigued, Luka Doncic (44 points, 9 rebounds) stepped up and put the team on his back, getting 22 points in the first quarter. This gave the Lakers a needed boost for the first three quarters as the Lakers got the early double-digit lead and never looked back in a 128-117 victory over the Pacers. Check in with Gerald from the LFB on how the Lakers did in the second of a back-to-back and without LeBron James, Jaxson Hayes, and Maxi Kleber, and what the upcoming schedule looks like for the team as well. It's the Lakers having double duty with a second game in two nights, this time at home to the Indiana Pacers, and as always, we have some thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!Gerald appeared on the Stephan Piscano Podcast! Check out their conversation today at https://youtu.be/iyR-3qR3LVI?si=NxLGOhLtRFGwQq-wFollow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports or pop culture merchandise!The MVP Race is heating up, and Best League has got it covered on his site https://mvprace.top/Joe's new game Coreupt is OUT NOW on Steam. Play it today!Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more!Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @report_court, Alfred Ezman @alfredezman, and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018Special Deals today from our friends at #temu today at https://temu.to/m/u1samwbo8cc use code: aca785401 and you might save some $$$ at TEMU!Take a look at the line of Kinhank Mini PC's and retro game machines today at https://www.kinhank-retrogame.com?rs_ref=e8NA2Rm2 for some gaming and computing fun from Kinhank! Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break⁠, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet!The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.Presented by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakerholics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakersball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pop Culture Cosmos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inside Sports Fantasy Football⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lakers Corner, @DripShowshop, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SynBlades.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, I Got Next Sports Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Happy Hoarder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Retro City Games!

No J. Kyle Mann today so Justin and Rob are joined by an old friend Big Wos! After last week's show where the guys looked at the teams with the bleakest futures in the league this time they look at the five teams with the brightest future. (00:00) Intro (13:22) Tommy Hilfiger ad break (15:00) Thoughts on the Nuggets (22:23) New York Knicks (27:42) Boston Celtics (34:39) Jayson Tatum (37:39) Minnesota Timberwolves (44:15) Detroit Pistons (52:10) Charlotte Hornets (55:46) Indiana Pacers (1:02:34) Oklahoma City Thunder (1:07:48) San Antonio Spurs Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuest: Wosny Lambre Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Explore more at https://tommy.comTommy HilfigerTommy Hilfiger USA offers modern, sophisticated styles for women and men including apparel, handbags, footwear, underwear, fragrance and home furnishings with free shipping available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Grant Mona breaks down a massive 24 hours for Los Angeles sports, from a clinical blowout at the Intuit Dome to a blockbuster trade that has the Rams officially back in "all-in" mode. Segment One: Clippers Coast Past the Pacers The Los Angeles Clippers secured their third straight win on Wednesday night, dismantling the Indiana Pacers 130–107. Grant dives into the postgame audio from Kawhi Leonard, who put up an efficient 29 points, and Darius Garland, who looked right at home in his first game in front of the LA crowd with 12 points and a handful of flashy assists. We also hear from Tyronn Lue on the team's defensive intensity and the historic moment for Norchad Omier, who became the first Nicaraguan to score in an NBA game. Segment Two: Before the McDuffie Megadeal In a look back at the calm before the storm, we revisit Rams GM Les Snead's comments from the NFL Combine regarding his offseason strategy. Snead discusses his "macro philosophy" of using free agency to fill roster holes so the team isn't "desperate in the draft." Grant analyzes these quotes in the context of Wednesday's shocking trade for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie. How did Snead's hint about "addressing the secondary" turn into a blockbuster deal involving the No. 29 overall pick? We break down the masterplan to maximize Matthew Stafford's window. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Indiana Pacers vs. LA Lakers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pacers vs. Lakers Injuries Zubac is out for Indiana with Nembhard, Nesmith and Siakam probable. Kleber is out for LA. Recent Box Score Key Stats Indiana Pacers vs. LA Lakers 10:30PM ET—Indiana fell to 15-47 with their 130-107 road defeat against LA Clippers. Pacers shot 43% with 28% from three. Pascal Siakam scored 29 points with five rebounds. Jay Huff chipped in with 18 points with five rebounds. Indiana allowed 55% shooting with 38% from three. LA Lakers is back-to-back after playing at Denver on Thursday night and lose 120-113.

(00:00-28:57) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison talking about Bennedict Mathurin’s performance last night against the Indiana Pacers in his first game against the team that drafted him. Jake also comments on the wins for Purdue and Indiana last night in their second to final regular season game before the Big Ten Tournament. (28:57-34:32) – Whilst at the gym last night, someone approached Jake to have a conversation about the Indianapolis Colts, specifically the futures of Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones. He shares what that conversation entailed because there was a different aspect to the situation that he hadn’t considered. (34:32-45:05) – GoldAndBlack.com’s Brian Neubert rounds out the first hour of the show to discuss last night’s nail-biting victory for the Purdue Boilermakers against the Northwestern Wildcats. Jake asks Brian what type of team could really give Purdue fits in the NCAA Tournament, if there is a defensive coverage that Braden Smith hasn’t seen during his collegiate career, and why C.J. Cox had a career night last night in Evanston. (45:05-1:09:13) – The NCAA Tournament is just around the corner and it got Jake thinking. What if there was another way for a team to receive an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament? He proposes his idea to Eddie. Plus, could AJ Dybansta stay at BYU for another season? Jake claims that you shouldn’t rule that possibility out. (1:09:13-1:21:52) – IndyCar Radio Network Driver Analyst, Davey Hamilton, joins Query & Company to preview this weekend’s race for IndyCar in Phoenix for the first time since 2018. Jake also asks Davey about what makes Alex Palou so dominant, if he has ever seen a driver in a zone like Palou is right now and goes back to losing out to Helio Castroneves in the 2021 Indy 500 because that could have changed his approach in the cockpit. (1:21:52-1:27:52) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the Chicago Bears trading D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Is that good news for the Colts? (1:27:52-1:54:08) – Horizon League Interim Commissioner, Chris Neuman, joins Jake Query ahead of the men’s and women’s basketball tournament at Corteva Coliseum this weekend. Jakea asks her about her experience this year as the interim commissioner of the Horizon League, what she enjoys the most about the position, and her future with the league with the next commissioner being decided already. (1:54:08-2:11:50) – Jake pays tribute to the late great Lou Holtz by sharing some tidbits of information that he has learned about the former Notre Dame head coach over the years. Former Fighting Irish & NFL defensive back, Jeff Burris, calls into the program to share how Holtz recruited him to Notre Dame, if he ever addressed his one failure in front of the guys, and shares what he’s doing now that mimics what his college coach would preach to him as a player. (2:11:50-2:14:55) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-32:18) – Newly pointer Executive Director of IU Basketball, Ryan Carr, joins Jake Query to discuss what his new role with IU basketball will entail, how the shift from the Indiana Pacers to college basketball came about, admits that he really likes what he has seen from Darian DeVries this season, and takes you from his journey from starting at the very bottom of the barrel with the Indiana Pacers while working at Burger King to where he is today. (32:18-44:26) –IU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Teri Moren joins the show ahead of their Big Ten Tournament game this afternoon against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Coach Moren explains the struggles that her team endured before closing the regular season with six wins in their final eight games and highlights some players that have immensely grown from the start of the season to now. (36:39-1:11:25) – Joel Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins the show to share what he knows about the situations that the Colts are in with Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce. Joel helps guide Jake through all the possibilities now for Jones signing with a different team and if there is a number too high that the Colts won’t match. Jake also asks Joel if there is any chance that Anthony Richardson could start next season if Jones leaves and if Pierce would still come back if Richardson is the quarterback.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly pointer Executive Director of IU Basketball, Ryan Carr, joins Jake Query to discuss what his new role with IU basketball will entail, how the shift from the Indiana Pacers to college basketball came about, admits that he really likes what he has seen from Darian DeVries this season, and takes you from his journey from starting at the very bottom of the barrel with the Indiana Pacers while working at Burger King to where he is today.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:31) – Query & Company opens on a Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison sharing their thoughts on the decision that the Indianapolis Colts made yesterday with transition tagging Daniel Jones and not utilizing a franchise tag on Alec Pierce. They explain what is to come now with Jones and the transition tag and what to watch for in the next week with QB needy teams. (25:31-36:17) – Bennedict Mathurin has spoken out about matching up against his former team for the first time. What did the former Pacers lottery pick say ahead of their game tonight and how should you expect him to perform? (36:17-44:16) – Alec Pierce has officially spoken about hitting the open market with the Colts deciding to use the transition tag on Daniel Jones. Did he drop any clues as to whether he will be playing elsewhere? (44:16-1:16:46) – Newly pointer Executive Director of IU Basketball, Ryan Carr, joins Jake Query to discuss what his new role with IU basketball will entail, how the shift from the Indiana Pacers to college basketball came about, admits that he really likes what he has seen from Darian DeVries this season, and takes you from his journey from starting at the very bottom of the barrel with the Indiana Pacers while working at Burger King to where he is today. (1:16:46-1:18:52) – Jake gives his one takeaway from the conversation with Ryan Carr from last segment. (1:18:52-1:31:27) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with IU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Teri Moren joining the show ahead of their Big Ten Tournament game this afternoon against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Coach Moren explains the struggles that her team endured before closing the regular season with six wins in their final eight games and highlights some players that have immensely grown from the start of the season to now. (1:31:27-1:58:55) – Joel Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins the show to share what he knows about the situations that the Colts are in with Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce. Joel helps guide Jake through all the possibilities now for Jones signing with a different team and if there is a number too high that the Colts won’t match. Jake also asks Joel if there is any chance that Anthony Richardson could start next season if Jones leaves and if Pierce would still come back if Richardson is the quarterback. (1:58:55-2:04:25) – Jake and Eddie start discussing the terms of their MLB beer bet with the season starting in a handful of weeks. Can Eddie defeat Jake again? (2:04:25-2:09:12) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show from Hinkle Fieldhouse!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Pacers vs. LA Clippers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pacers vs. Clippers Injuries Zubac is out for Indiana with Nembhard, Nesmith and Siakam questionable. Toppin is probable. Collins is out for LA. Recent Box Score Key Stats Pacers at Clippers 10:30PM ET—Indiana drops to 15-46 following their 125-106 home defeat against Memphis. Pacers shot 49% with 38% from three. Jarace Walker led with 21 points with three rebounds. Micah Potter contributed 18 points with nine rebounds. Indiana allowed 51% shooting with 43% from three. LA improved to 29-31 with their 114-101 road victory against Golden ST. Clippers shot 49% with 29% from three. Kawhi Leonard led with 23 points with eight rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin chipped in with 17 points with seven rebounds. LA allowed 39% shooting with 35% from three.

(00:00-24:59) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query providing some details on what we know about who the Colts will use the franchise tag on prior to today’s 4pm deadline. It leads to Jake discussing the dilemma that Chris Ballard and the Colts have put themselves in. (24:59-39:09) – ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has updated his bracketology after this weekend’s games. Are the Indiana Hoosiers still in the field of 68? Where do the Boilermakers fall? Plus, Jake rips Bruce Pearl for his take on Miami of Ohio needing to win the MAC tournament in order to make the NCAA Tournament. (39:09-48:03) – After talking about bracketology last segment, it led to Jake asking Eddie what five-year stretch he thought the NCAA Tournament was at its best. (48:03-1:17:08) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins the program ahead of the 4pm franchise tag deadline to answer a lot of questions about the Indianapolis Colts. How far off are they with a contract extension with Daniel Jones? How badly do they want to retain Alec Pierce? Does Pierce want to remain with the Colts and what needs to happen to keep him in Indy? What can they do to sign both and give themselves enough money to address defensive needs? (1:17:08-1:26:20) – The Purdue Boilermakers are back to trending downwards after looking like the team that beat Texas A&M and Alabama in non-conference schedule play. What does Purdue look like in Jake’s eyes? (1:26:20-1:33:19) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes Jake asking Eddie where he would want to go if he was a free agent quarterback in this off-season free agent cycle. (1:33:19-2:01:26) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company and starts his conversation with the Jake Query by debating who will play the most minutes the rest of the way for the Indiana Pacers. Scott also details what we have seen from Jarace Walker the last six weeks, admits that he really likes what he has seen from Kobe Brown during his time with the Pacers thus far, and provides an update on where things are at with the WNBA collective bargaining agreement negotiations. (2:01:26-2:12:28) – As we approach the final hour of the franchise tag window, Jake and Eddie discuss how the Colts got themselves backed into a corner with deciding on Daniel Jones or Alec Pierce. Would it be possible that the Colts don’t have either player next year? (2:12:28-2:19:02) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-26:39) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins the program ahead of the 4pm franchise tag deadline to answer a lot of questions about the Indianapolis Colts. How far off are they with a contract extension with Daniel Jones? How badly do they want to retain Alec Pierce? Does Pierce want to remain with the Colts and what needs to happen to keep him in Indy? What can they do to sign both and give themselves enough money to address defensive needs? (26:39-51:12) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company and starts his conversation with the Jake Query by debating who will play the most minutes the rest of the way for the Indiana Pacers. Scott also details what we have seen from Jarace Walker the last six weeks, admits that he really likes what he has seen from Kobe Brown during his time with the Pacers thus far, and provides an update on where things are at with the WNBA collective bargaining agreement negotiations.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History was on the side of the Hornets in Indiana, as Kon Knueppel nailed eight 3-pointers, shattering the rookie record for most made threes in a rookie season with 22 games to play as Charlotte blew out the Pacers, 133-109. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the game and discuss Kon's record-breaking performance, and also preview Charlotte's next matchup; an afternoon home contest against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Football season is over, so it’s time to catch-up on this year’s basketball action. I have followed basketball ever since I could read the box scores.  That said, I must admit that my interest in the National Basketball Association has been waning over the past few decades. Perhaps it is a lingering 23-year bout of “LeBron James Syndrome.” The King (of flopping) is still playing hoops for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 41.  Incredibly, LeBron James is scoring 21 points per game during his 23rd NBA season.  Will this guy EVER retire? The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder is still leading the Western Conference. A vastly-improved San Antonio Spurs team is in hot pursuit and only two games back. The NBA Eastern Conference finds the (gasp!) Detroit Pistons leading the Boston Celtics by 5 ½ games. However, a growing number of losing teams are now trying to out-lose each other in order to finish with the coveted last place title. Welcome to tanking – the NBA regular season soap opera’s not-so-new problem A general definition of the term “tanking” is to intentionally field a noncompetitive team in order to take advantage of league rules which benefit the team losing the most games. In the NBA, the biggest loser generally has the most likely chance to select #1 in the annual player draft.  The current system utilizes a weighted average format with the worst of the 14 non-playoff teams having the best chance to receive the top pick. Unlike football or baseball, basketball has just five starting players.  Adding the top college basketball player might be enough to help your team become an immediate playoff contender. The NBA’s defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder “tanked” for three years (2021-2023).  By making some solid draft picks and a few nifty player trades, OKC is positioned to be a top team for several years to come. Once Oklahoma City transitioned from nearly worst to first, others are following the playbook. Case #1 – this year’s Detroit Pistons Detroit finished at or near the bottom of the NBA’s Eastern Conference for five consecutive years from 2020 through 2024.  The team’s lousy record earned the Pistons a number one choice (Cade Cunningham in 2021) plus the #5 pick three times and the #7 overall selection once. This year’s Detroit Pistons are now in first place in the NBA East with a 43-14 record.  Cade Cunningham averages 25 points per game and is an NBA All-Star.  Three of the team’s other four high draft selections are averaging about ten points per game for Detroit. Was it worth finishing near the bottom for several years to, perhaps, move to the top of the standings down the road? Case #2 – The San Antonio Spurs The five-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs also went “all in” on tanking from 2022 through 2024.  They finished at the bottom of the NBA’s Western Conference in 2023 and earned the #1 overall selection. San Antonio’s talented 7’4” center Victor Wembanyama is now in his third season and averages 24 points and 12 rebounds per game.  He was the top pick in 2023 and has helped transform a woeful Spurs team into a contender in just two years. San Antonio also struck gold with 2024’s #4 overall selection, Stephon Castle.  The talented guard is averaging 17 points per game in his second NBA season. The rest of the NBA is copying Detroit and San Antonio with excessive tanking Nearly one third of the NBA’s teams are trying to lose games at a record pace this season. Winning even one basketball game can reduce your team’s chances to finish with a bad enough record to “win” a top NBA pick in June. There’s even a website called “Tankathon.com” dedicated to providing the daily odds of each NBA team trying losing its way to receive the #1 overall draft pick. Today’s stats showed that the leader (worst team in the NBA) is Sacramento (13-46).  The Kings have dropped nine of their last ten games.  Woo hoo – nice job, Sacto! In hot pursuit of the Kings are the Indiana Pacers (15-44) and Brooklyn Nets (15-42).  Both of those NBA teams have lost eight of their last ten games.  That’s just not good enough to be #1, guys! The woeful Washington Wizards sit in fourth place today at 16-41 with the New Orleans Pelicans perched right behind at 17-42.  The Pelicans’ coach may be in big trouble, though.  His team has actually won two games in a row! The Utah Jazz are trying to get into the mix for the #1 pick by fading fast, too.  They have an 18-40 record today but are on a three-game losing streak.  Lose, Jazz, lose!   Be careful what you wish for That group of NBA teams is hoping their fans will fantasize about having the top pick in the annual player draft in June. Historically speaking, the majority of these overall #1 choices will have a fairly productive NBA career. A few even blossom into NBA All-Stars. Unfortunately, most #1 overall selections do not lead their teams into the NBA Finals. Let’s remember a few failed #1 NBA picks from the past decade LSU’s “one and done” forward Ben Simmons was selected first in 2016 by the Philadelphia 76ers. His skills regressed with every season as a professional basketball player.  Already traded twice, Ben Simmons’ basketball play became so embarrassingly poor that none of the 30 NBA teams have this 29-year old player on their roster this season. Another #1 NBA flop has been shooting guard Markelle Fultz. Like Simmons, Fultz was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the top pick in the 2017 draft.  Another prolific “one-and-done” freshman scorer in college, Markelle Fultz has been a major disappointment in the NBA.  He has averaged a meager 10 points per game over his first eight pro seasons and has been traded twice already. It’s still a bit early to say whether the Atlanta Hawks’ 2024 #1 overall pick is a draft bust.  However, 6’8” French forward Zaccarie Risacher is scoring just 10 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as he comes off the bench during his second NBA season. Other recent #1 overall picks have included: 2018 – Deandre Ayton (drafted by Phoenix, traded to Portland, and traded in 2025 to the Los Angeles Lakers) 2019 – Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans – unlikely to make the playoffs) 2020 – Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) 2021 – Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) 2022 – Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic) 2023 – Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) 2025 – Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks – unlikely to make the playoffs) None of the past ten #1 overall picks has led their team to the NBA Finals. Watch out, tankers!  The NBA Commissioner is actually cracking down Adam Silver knows that nearly half of his NBA franchises are intentionally trying to lose games right now.  He understands that it is bad for business over the long run.  The NBA is morphing into two different leagues – the competitors and a growing legion of purposeful losers. Earlier this month, Commissioner Silver fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and Indiana Pacers $100,000 for purposefully keeping healthy starters on the bench during the fourth quarter of games to insure that their teams would lose. “Overt behavior like this that prioritizes draft position over winning undermines the foundation of NBA competition,” said Silver. No kidding, Commish! Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley has a few ideas to help end tanking.  He recently said that he wants every NBA team failing to make the playoffs to receive only ONE ping-pong ball in the NBA’s lottery when selecting the top 14 picks.  Each of the 14 losing teams would then have the same 7% (1/14) chance of receiving the #1 pick. That’s a good place to start, Chuck! He also asked the Commissioner to ban any NBA team finishing with less than a .500 record from raising ticket prices the following season. The NBA owners would give that particular idea of Barkley an overwhelming thumbs down! One “anti-tanking” proposal is receiving a lot of positive feedback Incentives work.  That is why so many NBA teams are trying to lose as many games as possible down the home stretch to receive the top draft pick this summer. Here’s an excellent idea receiving a lot of support. Each of the NBA’s 14 non-playoff teams would still be assured of receiving a pick from #1-14.  However, the draft order for those first 14 selections would be based on the number of WINS which each team collects over the second half of the NBA season. That would incentivize every NBA team to try to win every game during the second half of the season.  The upper tier of teams will be positioning for a better playoff seed.  All of the bottom tier of teams would be battling to enhance their own draft position. The biggest complainers about this proposal are teams which may have lost star players to injuries and cannot compete as effectively through season’s end. To that, I say, “Tough luck!” Do it, Commissioner Silver! Have you heard…the current #1 college basketball player may be tanking, too! The #14-ranked Kansas Jayhawks put months of effort and doled out millions in NIL loot into the recruitment of talented 6’6” freshman guard Darryn Peterson. Kansas coach Bill Self’s top recruit has been exceptional – at times.  He has also been mysteriously invisible for several games this season, too. Darryn Peterson has missed several games with a lingering hamstring injury early in the season.  Since then, he has claimed to suffer from cramps after playing a certain number of minutes in KU basketball games.  More recently, the highly touted Peterson sat out a few more games with a mysterious illness. Teammates, fans, and the media have wondered if the freshman was, effectively, self-tanking to avoid injury ahead of the NBA draft. NBA scouts have been whispering to Darryn Peterson’s family that the freshman player is likely to become this year’s top selection. Peterson’s not-so-humble father, Darryl, provided this quote Monday, “We embrace what comes with this journey.  The good and the bad.  It has taught us so many life lessons to prepare Darryn and our family for what he’s about to go through being the #1 pick and future face of someone’s franchise and the league.” The young basketball player transferred away from his primary high school in Canton, Ohio to play his junior year at Huntington Prep School in West Virginia.  For his senior year, Darryn Peterson transferred to play high school basketball in California for Pacific Prep. How many high school kids would be willing to do that – just to market himself better for college and pro basketball? Thankfully, not very many (yet). Darryn Peterson has not helped to dispel the growing concerns of his teammates and loyal Kansas basketball fans. They are questioning the freshman’s commitment to the program’s success and whether the team is better off without him. Kansas (now 21-7) has gone 9-2 in the games where Peterson was absent.  The Jayhawks are 12-5 in the games Peterson has played. An increasing number of Jayhawks supporters would prefer for the freshman prima donna to hit the road right now and wait by the telephone for his name to be called by the NBA. Tanking (whether as a team or by an individual) should never be a winning strategy. The post Tanks for Nothing appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

(00:00-27:56) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query highlighting some things that stood out from Chris Ballard’s conversation on the Fan Morning Show. Plus, he expresses his frustrations with IU basketball after a brutal loss to Northwestern last night. (27:56-33:35) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes a brief appearance on Query & Company to discuss the news that he recently that the Indianapolis Colts have given Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade. Does this mean that the Colts feel like they are going to strike a deal with Daniel Jones? Why would the Colts let Richardson and his agent seek a trade versus doing that on their own? (33:35-44:32) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie providing an update on the NBA standings after another Pacers loss last night and Jake giving a shoutout to Miami Ohio for maintaining their undefeated season last night. (44:32-1:09:19) – Team Penske’s newest driver, David Malukas, joins the program to preview the start of the NTT IndyCar Series this weekend down in St. Pete. Jake asks David if he prefers to race in on an oval, street, or road course and he shares how he thought his racing career was over following the bicycle accident that resulted in his contract being voided with Arrow McLaren. Finally, he answers some rapid-fire questions so that you can get to know him better. (1:09:19-1:23:23) – Last night the Indiana Hoosiers lost to the Northwestern Wildcats for the sixth consecutive game. Lamar Wilkerson was very frustrated postgame and Jake thinks his frustration is something to discuss. (1:23:23-1:33:05) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes Jake running the Lamar Wilkerson comments through the company elixir. Plus, he mentions the ongoing saga between the Pacers and NBA. (1:33:05-1:57:33) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Circle City Spin, and Forbes Sports joins Query & Company to discuss how likely it is that Obi Toppin plays tonight for the Indiana Pacers, explains the different roles that we have seen from Jarace Walker this season, and plays some Query Family Feud. (1:57:33-2:10:52) – Earlier in the show, Stephen Holder broke the news that the Colts have given permission to Anthony Richardson and his representatives that they can seek out a trade. Should Richardson want to look for immediate playing time or somewhere that can develop him more? (2:10:52-2:19:11) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-05:13) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes a brief appearance on Query & Company to discuss the news that he recently that the Indianapolis Colts have given Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade. Does this mean that the Colts feel like they are going to strike a deal with Daniel Jones? Why would the Colts let Richardson and his agent seek a trade versus doing that on their own? (05:13-22:08) – Team Penske’s newest driver, David Malukas, joins the program to preview the start of the NTT IndyCar Series this weekend down in St. Pete. Jake asks David if he prefers to race in on an oval, street, or road course and he shares how he thought his racing career was over following the bicycle accident that resulted in his contract being voided with Arrow McLaren. Finally, he answers some rapid fire questions so that you can get to know him better. (22:08-40:03) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Circle City Spin, and Forbes Sports joins Query & Company to discuss how likely it is that Obi Toppin plays tonight for the Indiana Pacers, explains the different roles that we have seen from Jarace Walker this season, and plays some Query Family Feud.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Hornets wrap up their three-game road trip, Shannon Spake of Hornets on FanDuel Sports Network stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown in Indiana with Sam Farber. The two also discuss if Kon Knueppel will break the rookie record for most made 3-pointers in a season against the Pacers, and how Kon's Rookie of the Year campaign stacks up to other rookies.

The big fella is BACK! Joel Embiid made his highly anticipated return as the Philadelphia 76ers took down the Indiana Pacers, but the job isn't done yet. With the standings tighter than ever, we're looking ahead to a massive showdown with the Miami Heat that could determine the Sixers' playoff fate.In this episode, we also pivot to the gridiron for an Eagles Free Agency "Stay or Go" featuring Nakobe Dean and get the latest news from Clearwater on the Phillies' Spring Training progress.BE PART OF THE SHOW: VOTE IN OUR POLL

WE WILL BE BACK NEXT TUESDAY! Today's word of the day is ‘sotu' as in State of the Union as in President Trump as in Republican as in Democrat. What did you get from that speech? The clapping? The verbal sparring? The facts? (17:50) Paramount has raised its bid. Is Netflix going to push for Warner Bros. Discovery? Should you care? (30:30) The Atlanta Braves have a new broadcast deal. They are launching their own network! This is different than what other MLB teams have done. (38:40) Review: Eleanor the Great. (42:30) Indiana Pacers have a slight problem. Head coach Rick Carlisle went off on the NBA league office. Was he right, though? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WE WILL BE BACK NEXT TUESDAY! Today's word of the day is ‘sotu' as in State of the Union as in President Trump as in Republican as in Democrat. What did you get from that speech? The clapping? The verbal sparring? The facts? (17:50) Paramount has raised its bid. Is Netflix going to push for Warner Bros. Discovery? Should you care? (30:30) The Atlanta Braves have a new broadcast deal. They are launching their own network! This is different than what other MLB teams have done. (38:40) Review: Eleanor the Great. (42:30) Indiana Pacers have a slight problem. Head coach Rick Carlisle went off on the NBA league office. Was he right, though? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman do the media tour. They talk about what made them chose Sean Mannion as well as AJ Brown's future. Philadelphia 76ers go 2-1 on their three game road trip as they beat the Indiana Pacers. Joel Embiid returned to score 27 points in 26 minutes. Tyrese Maxey was a rebound and two assists shy of a 32 pt thriple double. Gametime Ticket Offer: $20 off with code "FARZY" at gametime.co The Farzy Show presented by MyBookie Promo: No-strings-attached cash bonus up to $200 Promo Codes: FARZY ..  https://mybookie.website/joinwithFARZYManscaped Offer: 20% off AND Free Shipping with code "Farzy20" at Manscaped.comCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on February 24, 2026 Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle talked on a radio show about his team getting fined $100k, and it sounds like something is not adding up.  Utah Mammoth Insider Cole Bagley joined to recap the Gold Medal Match between Team USA & Team Canada. Also, the Mammoth are back in action tomorrow.  The Utah State Aggies are having an exceptional season (again)

Finalmente un podcast NBA in cui parla di tanking. In modo etico, s'intendeBall don't Lie è un podcast dell'universo V2B Media.

The Washington Wizards tried to tank. But they didn't tank harder than the Indiana Pacers, who benched three of their five starters in the fourth quarter as the Wizards earned a 131-118 win. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

(00:00-24:23) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Indiana Pacers nearly pulling off another comeback victory against a team that is in the tanking sweepstakes. Jake shares some thoughts on why the NBA is suddenly making a forceful attempt to enact anti-tanking rules despite this being an issue for decades. (24:23-38:49) – The IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins Jake Query on today’s show to discuss the news that Alan Henderson’s son, Joshua, left University on Wednesday and will transfer to Carmel, highlights some teams that are performing well right now as sections for boys basketball starts in less than two weeks, and reveals which story that he has covered this season that really made an impression on him. (38:49-44:38) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake previewing tonight’s IU vs Purdue game by putting the Boilermakers in the Alex Smith Phenomenon. (44:38-1:06:19) – Zach Osterman from the Indianapolis Star tips off the second hour of the show by previewing tonight’s Indiana vs Purdue game. He details how the Hoosiers can pull off the upset in West Lafayette to go 2-0 in Darian DeVries first season, admits he is fascinated with how tonight’s game could define where the Boilermakers are among headed going into the tournament, and comments on Curt Cignetti’s restructured contract. (1:06:19-1:19:26) – The Lafayette Journal & Courier’s Sam King makes an appearance on Query & Company to further explain why Purdue’s three-point defense is the key for the Boilermakers, shares what was going wrong during the three-game losing skid for Matt Painter’s team that seems to have corrected itself, and details how far the Boilermakers have to go in the NCAA Tournament for it to not be a failed season. (1:19:26-1:29:09) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake Query having Eddie share what the injury report for the Indiana Pacers looks like tonight. Plus, they provide some updates on what has gone on in the Olympics today. (1:29:09-1:53:15) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen calls into the show for his weekly visit to chat with Jake Query about whether there is any chance that the Colts could trade back into the first round, admits that he doesn’t envision the Colts targeting an offensive player on day two of the draft, and shares where he believes the most depth is at in this draft class. (1:53:15-2:05:36) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake shares a story about the artistry, historical notes, and basketball team at Shortridge High School. (2:05:36-2:11:39) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Wizards defeated the Indiana Pacers, and Greg recapped the win. But he also discussed Bullets Forever's report that the Wizards are increasing season ticket prices for the 2026-27 season. Greg details his reporting and shares some fan frustration regarding the price hikes. Enjoy!

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-19:10) – Mike DeCourcy from the Big Ten Network, FOX Sports, and Sporting News joins Query & Company to explain how difficult it is right now to identify that fourth number one seed after the last couple of days in college hoops, weighs in on the recent actions by Mick Cronin, gives his honest assessment on how he views Purdue right now, and previews tomorrow’s game between IU and Purdue. (10:47-30:41) – The Athletic and Fan Morning Show’s James Boyd visits Query & Company to give his perspective on the potential relocation to northwest Indiana for the Chicago Bears as someone who grew up in the Romeoville, explains why he doesn’t think a potential move to Indiana would have an impact on the Colts at all, and doesn’t rule out the possibility of the Colts trading back into the first-round for a specific player or position. (25:37-43:19) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Circle City Spin, and Forbes Sports joins the program to discuss how the Indiana Pacers will approach the final 27 games to the regular season, explains how they will attempt to avoid being fined with managing players the rest of the way, and believes that Obi Toppin and Ivica Zubac will play at some point in the final couple months of the season.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:49) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query thinking outside the box when it comes to why it’s not surprising that the Chicago Bears could be moving to northwest Indiana. Plus, he recaps what it was like serving as the Indiana State mascot. (24:49-44:13) – Mike DeCourcy from the Big Ten Network, FOX Sports, and Sporting News joins Query & Company to explain how difficult it is right now to identify that fourth number one seed after the last couple of days in college hoops, weighs in on the recent actions by Mick Cronin, gives his honest assessment on how he views Purdue right now, and previews tomorrow’s game between IU and Purdue. (44:13-46:11) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie mentioning the Indiana Pacers returning to action tonight against the Washington Wizards. (46:11-1:11:24) – Hour two of Query & Company tips off with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison highlighting tonight’s injury report for the Indiana Pacers against the Washington Wizards. Is the injury report indicative as to how they will approach the final 27 games? Plus, Jake shares the information he has been able to collect in the last 12-18 hours about the move to Indiana for the Chicago Bears gaining traction. (1:11:24-1:21:56) – After further discussing why it isn’t shocking to him that the Bears could be relocating to Indiana, Jake was asked a question about where things are at with Colts ownership and what they might do if the Bears do move. (1:21:56-1:29:51) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake Query reacting to what Mel Kiper Jr. said yesterday about Fernando Mendoza because he compared him to one of the greatest QB’s the NFL has seen. (1:29:51-1:54:59) – The Athletic and Fan Morning Show’s James Boyd visits Query & Company to give his perspective on the potential relocation to northwest Indiana for the Chicago Bears as someone who grew up in the Romeoville, explains why he doesn’t think a potential move to Indiana would have an impact on the Colts at all, and doesn’t rule out the possibility of the Colts trading back into the first-round for a specific player or position. (1:54:59-2:08:02) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Circle City Spin, and Forbes Sports joins the program to discuss how the Indiana Pacers will approach the final 27 games to the regular season, explains how they will attempt to avoid being fined with managing players the rest of the way, and believes that Obi Toppin and Ivica Zubac will play at some point in the final couple months of the season. (2:08:02-2:12:10) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indianapolis Star's Dustin Dopirak, beat writer for the Indiana Pacers, and Jim Reamer talk about the Pacers season, impact on the NBA Draft and talk about the NBA's issue with tanking and load management. Weekly Features:Best Game/Team Best Player PerformanceSurprises Locks!(After the New Year) Which teams are still undefeated Airing of grievances Games we're watchingHosts || TwitterDominique Neely || @dominique_csiJim Reamer || @jwreamerZak Tyler || @zt17hoopsPatrick Wooley || @pwooley03Thank you for listening to Courtside Indiana podcast.  If you listen every week, we appreciate it.  If not, please hit the subscribe or add button on your podcast app to get them delivered straight to your phone tablet or desktop.  As always, we'd appreciate a rating and review, and you can reach us directly on our Courtside Indiana Twitter and InstagramFollow us on both platforms at: @Courtside I N DSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1F6ay4eVjjfEdksodpaZsA?si=mY7b4OO-SNGYoFatjvo7bQApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/courtside-indiana-podcast/id1506939265Google Podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYTczZTcwOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwOr listen on your computer at:https://anchor.fm/courtside-indiana

Lucas Hann is joined by special guest Tony East, who covers the Indiana Pacers and shared insights on Ivica Zubac's future in Indianapolis as well as scouting reports on new Clippers Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk NBA and MLB futures. The San Antonio Spurs are being priced at over 56 and a half wins on DraftKings, with the over carrying minus 125 juice, and that number reflects both expectation and opportunity. With Victor Wembanyama on the roster, San Antonio enters every matchup with a legitimate chance to win, and that foundational advantage underpins the case for backing the over. Clearing 56 and a half wins requires at least 57 victories, a threshold that aligns with what it will likely take to secure the top seed in the conference at minimum. There is a realistic path to 60 wins, but the wager only demands 57, creating a margin that supports the position. The remaining schedule presents challenges, ranking as the 10th most difficult, yet it also includes a mix of matchups that can be leveraged. Games against the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers, and Dallas Mavericks are on the slate, along with contests versus the Bucks and the Grizzlies. Within that structure lies the opportunity to accumulate the necessary wins. Given the talent at the top of the roster and the balance of competition ahead, the Spurs are positioned to reach at least 57 victories and push beyond the posted total. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 2/13/26 The NBA has a tanking problem, and Jim has a better answer than Adam Silver after the league fined the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers. Plus, Alvie has his ionic Week That Was. Today's Guests include Seahawks CB Tariq Woolen and Tennessee Basketball Head Coach Rick Barnes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have an action-packed episode of 'The Dunker Spot' coming your way!Steve Jones and Nekias Duncan give you the latest news and updates surrounding the 2026 All-Star Weekend. They dive into their predictions for Team USA vs. World, who will come out victorious in the skills competitions and what to expect with the new format.Next, they dive into the news of the NBA fining the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers hefty amounts for tanking. Does the league have a tanking problem? What are possible solutions? Plus, Angel Reese is back in Unrivaled! They give their takeaways, recap the 1v1 tournament and preview the latest matchups. All that and more!1:03 Rising Stars showcase preview9:29 3-point contest preview14:35 Shooting Stars competition preview18:07 Dunk contest preview22:14 New format expectations27:26 All-Star replacements32:16 Lineup predictions35:26 Key players to watch38:25 Team USA vs. World predictions39:02 Jazz & Pacers fined47:40 Unrivaled takeaways & thoughts Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 2/13/26 Adam Silver and the NBA has a tanking issue, fining both the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers. Fortunately, Jim has an answer to solve the problem. Then, Seattle Seahawks CB Tyriq Woolen joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have an action-packed episode of 'The Dunker Spot' coming your way!Steve Jones and Nekias Duncan give you the latest news and updates surrounding the 2026 All-Star Weekend. They dive into their predictions for Team USA vs. World, who will come out victorious in the skills competitions and what to expect with the new format.Next, they dive into the news of the NBA fining the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers hefty amounts for tanking. Does the league have a tanking problem? What are possible solutions? Plus, Angel Reese is back in Unrivaled! They give their takeaways, recap the 1v1 tournament and preview the latest matchups. All that and more!1:03 Rising Stars showcase preview9:29 3-point contest preview14:35 Shooting Stars competition preview18:07 Dunk contest preview22:14 New format expectations27:26 All-Star replacements32:16 Lineup predictions35:26 Key players to watch38:25 Team USA vs. World predictions39:02 Jazz & Pacers fined47:40 Unrivaled takeaways & thoughts 

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-22:27) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the NBA fining the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz for violating Player Participation Policy. They try to make sense as to why they were the teams that were targeted when there are other teams doing the same thing. Jake explains the problem the NBA has with its integrity. (22:27-44:43) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins Query & Company to discuss how likely it is that the Indianapolis Colts utilize the franchise tag on Daniel Jones or Alec Pierce, assesses if we can read into Pierce’s brother transferring from Princeton to Purdue to play college basketball, gives his opinion on Charlie Woods committing to Florida State earlier in the week to play golf, and shares his upcoming Valentine’s Day plans.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-30:13) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the NBA fining the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz for violating Player Participation Policy. They try to make sense as to why they were the teams that were targeted when there are other teams doing the same thing. Jake explains the problem the NBA has with its integrity. (30:13-39:03) – It’s a very important weekend for both Indiana and Purdue with trying to pick up some wins to further boost their resumes. Jake spotlights Purdue’s game in Iowa against the Hawkeyes because the Boilermakers might be back on the right track. (39:03-45:39) – The first hour of the show concludes with someone asking Jake and Eddie for an update on their snowbank bet. (45:39-1:12:41) – Jake opens the second hour of the show by finding out that Eddie sent Shannon a video of him dancing and ends up giving Valentine’s Day advice for the single people out there. They also discuss get back into talking about the NBA’s decision to fine the Pacers and Jazz. (1:12:41-1:24:02) – With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, Jake and Eddie put their creative minds together to help out the Pacers social media team with sending out the digital Valentine’s Day cards centered around the players. (1:24:02-1:29:27) – With tomorrow being Valentine’s Day, Jake questions where the holiday ranks on the most overrated holiday’s list. (1:29:27-1:55:40) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins Query & Company to discuss how likely it is that the Indianapolis Colts utilize the franchise tag on Daniel Jones or Alec Pierce, assesses if we can read into Pierce’s brother transferring from Princeton to Purdue to play college basketball, gives his opinion on Charlie Woods committing to Florida State earlier in the week to play golf, and shares his upcoming Valentine’s Day plans. (1:55:40-2:04:11) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake shares a story about the lone Hoosier that is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina! (2:04:11-2:12:23) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show and his JMV Takeover this weekend!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry starts with the Knicks losing to the 14-40 Pacers. Mike Brown gave Indiana credit after the game. David Stearns met the media to say Francisco Lindor may need hand surgery and Soto will move to left field. Klint Kubiak met the media in Vegas and was asked about Fernando Mendoza. The bronze winner in the Olympic biathlon gave an interview where he admitted to cheating on his girlfriend.

Knicks somehow lost to the worst team in the NBA - one that is probably tanking the season.

We break down the fascinating Ivica Zubac trade, with a rare bracket protected pick as the centerpiece of the deal.  Would we have done this as the Indiana Pacers? How does Zu fit in on a healthy version of the team? Should the Jazz have jumped at the Pacers' offer?For LA, where do they go from here? Was this a big enough package to bite on Zubac, and what is their plan going forward?We also take listener questions on some of the big trends of this deadline. Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use code mockdeadline26. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.