Podcast appearances and mentions of Ja Morant

In the second hour, Sam gives his local sports report highlighting college football. Kennesaw State has another tough match next week against Indiana. They're joined by Jon Nelson of GPB's Football Fridays as high school football heats up. Are you ready for Football Fridays on GPB? Plus, we enter Noel's World where Bryce Harper's troll job against the Braves went flat. Did you see Ronald Acuna's new Ja Morant cleats?!

Steve Francis joins The Bubba Dub Show!

According to reporting from The Daily Memphian, the Grizzlies have so far been reluctant to sign a long-term lease with the city of Memphis due to concerns about the state of downtown and the areas around the FedExForum. How much worry should Grizzlies' fans have about the franchise's future in Memphis?To discuss that topic, Chris Herrington joins Keith on this episode. Beyond the current lease situation, they also talk about the best and worst moves the team made this offseason, the fit of Scotty Pippen Jr, Ty Jerome and Ja Morant, and some of the greatest American films of the 1940s.To join the listener fantasy football league go to Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfast.Use promo code FBBF and get up to $1000 in bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

Chris Herrington discusses where Ja Morant would go in a league-wide draft, and Geoff discusses the latest NFL news.

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA offseason moves and much more. The NBA offseason has been anything but quiet, with retirements, betting controversies, and opening night matchups fueling headlines. John Wall officially retired after an injury-filled career that began with promise in Washington, while Derrick Rose will have his No. 1 jersey retired by the Chicago Bulls, honoring his MVP peak before injuries changed his trajectory. Off-court drama also made waves as Malik Beasley was cleared in a federal gambling investigation, reopening his free agency with interest from the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. The case highlighted growing concerns over NBA betting integrity, with discussions about limiting unders on fringe players after scandals involving Jonte Porter. Opening night brings high drama. The Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off their championship, host the Houston Rockets, who now feature Kevin Durant in a stunning return to OKC. Oddsmakers list the Thunder as 6.5-point favorites, backed by continuity, elite net rating, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP form. Analysts expect Durant and Jalen Green to thrive in Houston but caution that defensive chemistry will take time after trading away Dillon Brooks. The second marquee game pits the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers. Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler headline a Warriors roster built on stability, while the Lakers counter with Luka Doncic alongside LeBron James at age 41. Experts argue Golden State is undervalued, pointing to their cohesion and defensive strength compared to the Lakers' questionable fit and reliance on Luka's offense. Debate then shifted to overrated and underrated stars entering the 2025–26 season. Anthony Edwards, despite highlight dunks and hype, was criticized for inconsistency, limited playmaking, and average defense in key playoff series. Trae Young's efficiency, turnovers, and defensive liability made him another overrated pick, while LeBron James was called statistically brilliant yet less impactful on winning at this stage of his career. Ja Morant's injuries and lack of reliable shooting lowered his stock, and even fan-favorite Alex Caruso was labeled overrated due to inflated advanced metrics. On the underrated side, Joel Embiid was deemed far too low on rankings despite injury concerns, still a dominant force when healthy. Orlando's Franz Wagner was praised for versatility, scoring, and leadership alongside Paolo Banchero, positioning him as a rising top-15 talent. Jalen Williams of the Thunder was highlighted as a two-way star capable of being more than a Robin, while Bam Adebayo's defense and potential offensive leap could transform Miami. Even Steph Curry, though widely respected, was argued to remain underrated for the way he elevates teammates. The podcast closed with betting insights. The Los Angeles Clippers were recommended at -8 over the rebuilding Utah Jazz, given depth, continuity, and elite defense led by Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Another best bet circled the Toronto Raptors +6 against the Atlanta Hawks, citing Brandon Ingram's addition, improved depth, and Atlanta's poor record as home favorites. As the 2025–26 season approaches, the NBA's mix of star power, betting intrigue, and opening-night storylines ensures drama on and off the court. From Durant's OKC return to debates over Edwards, Young, and Embiid, fans and bettors alike have plenty to watch. The association never sleeps, and this season promises to be another defining chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Good showed off new tattoos dedicated to her boyfriend Jonathan Majors, sparking a heated debate about tattooing a partner’s name. Meanwhile, NBA star Ja Morant won a lawsuit against Memphis’ Wing Guru for using his likeness without pay. Dr. MJ Collier joined Wellness Wednesday to talk about weight-loss injection side effects, addressing concerns like “Ozempic face” and even unexpected impacts on women’s health. Listeners called in with medical questions ranging from pulmonary embolisms to vertigoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode had it all: Pastor Haynes’ uplifting word, hurricane updates, and John Wall’s emotional NBA retirement. The team prayed for comedian Guy Torry after his hospitalization and celebrated Busta Rhymes’ MTV honor. Gary with da Tea stirred conversation about Gabrielle the Nubian’s multi-million-dollar church tithe, while shocking news came of Colin Kaepernick’s cancelled Spike Lee doc. Later, Megan Good’s tattoos for Jonathan Majors and Ja Morant’s lawsuit win took center stage, followed by Wellness Wednesday with Dr. MJ Collier breaking down weight-loss shot side effects. The show closed with wild Fix It Jesus clips, Tamar Braxton’s health scare, Joy Reid on pay inequality, and Eve spilling on Suge Knight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E434 - Bilan NBA 2025 : Memphis Grizzlies ! Suite de notre série de l'été : les Bilans 2025 ! A travers notre format habituel: bilan en 10 points clés de chaque équipe NBA. Aujourd'hui : les Memphis Grizzlies ! L'ombre du financier sur le sportif, le bilan et niveau trompe l'oeil (?) de cette équipe, le cas Ja Morant, l'explosion de Jaren Jackson, l'incroyable Desmond Bane, le jeu des possessions, la Circle Offense révolutionnaire, et bien plus ! Pour cela c'est Thom de Dunkhedbo et Cellule Grizz qui se joint à nous ! Bienvenue dans le Basket Lab. Guillaume (@GuillaumeBLab) -- 0:00 Intro 4:53 Memphis équipe d'élite...ou pas ? 24:22 L'impact des finances sur la constrction d'équipe 36:19 La Circle Offense : révolution ! 47:48 Le surprenant Zach Edey ! 58:21 Ja Morant : comment passer le cap ? 1:11:21 Desmond Bane en progrès...mais la luxury tax 1:22:43 L'explosion offensive de Jaren Jackson Jr ! 1:36:55 L'éclosion de Santi Aldama en rotation très solide 1:41:31 Rookie surprise Jaylen Wells et le shoot 1:47:00 GG Jackson et Vince Williams   -- Flux LIVE "Le Basket Lab LIVE" pour les quotidiennes :  https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/le-basket-lab-live/ Flux secondaire "Le Basket Lab - Extraits" pour des formats : https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/le-basket-lab-extraits/ -- Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@lebasketlab Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/guillaume_lebasketlab Twitter : https://twitter.com/GuillaumeBLab Discord : https://discord.gg/CfWkhZx9xM    

En este episodio, nos vamos a fondo con los Grizzlies de Ja Morant y los Pelicans de Zion. Hacemos el Fastbreak con las noticias más importantes de días recientes, y hacemos el Crossover hablando de nuestras películas favoritas del MCU. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

(1) Jason Smith describes the urgency and important of Ja Morant in 2025-26 (2) Anthony Sain, Bluff City Media, thinks the Grizz will be BETTER this season

Stephen Colbert is proud to present in this podcast-exclusive introduction: the thrilling conclusion of Late Show writer Asher Perlman's journey to learn how to double-pump dunk like NBA star Ja Morant. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we'll hit JJJ's number swap and Ja Morant's birthday before discussing Justin Rose's playoff victory to win the FedEx St. Jude PGA Championship and overreacting to the first week of preseason football in the NFL.

The guys spend hour two talking Ja Morant, ESPN and are joined by ABC10's Matt George.

Presented by FanDuel, Rick Kamla and Dr. A continue their deep dive into the season's first ESPN ADPs on this episode of Fantasy NBA Today, helping you build a winning draft board. They tackle some of the most debated names, including Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball, Joel Embiid, and Kawhi Leonard. They'll tell you if they would "buy" or "sell" these players at their current average draft position and explain exactly why. Plus, the hosts debate the Chicago Bulls' FanDuel win total for the upcoming season. Tune in for essential fantasy insights and strategic advice to help you dominate your draft!

(3:00) Could this be the best season to date for Ja Morant(17:10) De'Aaron Fox signs big contract with Spurs(25:15) LeBron keeps dropping tea leaves (37:00) NCAA Tournament expansion will not happen this season(44:00) FESJC Odds(51:00) NFL Depth Charts!(1:08:58) Blaze Jordan likely to make his Redbirds debut tonight 

On this episode, after discussing Luka Dončić's most recent offseason "transformation" we'll breakdown if and how it will factor into the NBA's MVP odds as well Ja Morant's "underdog" status in the race.

10 THINGS FROM THE WEEKEND!!!!National Sports Collectors Convention (4:21)Ja Morant World Tour (35:37)FedEx St. Jude Championship (44:07)Micah Parsons (53:50)WWE SummerSlam (1:03:21)WWE Unreal (1:16:04)College Football Coaches Poll (1:20:59)NFL Preseason (1:27:07)Luka Doncic Extension (1:31:34)Tonight (1:37:19)Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Todays topics include:Ja Morant's Asia tour continuesHall of Fame GameTerry McLaurin requests tradeWNBA news and notesPresidential Fitness Test returnsHigh Noon accidentally labeled as CelsiusJustin Timberlake's battle with Lyme DiseaseAre Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau an item?

On today's show, after discussing Gilbert Arenas' arrest and examining if it's too early for the Grizzlies to offer Ja Morant an extension we'll continue grading the off-seasons of the teams around the leagues focusing on the Central Division — specifically the Cavs and Pacers.

On today's show, it was announced this morning that the Grizzlies will be playing in the NBA Europe Games this season against the Orlando Magic in London and Berlin. We'll discuss what this means for the Grizzlies international brand, not having the MLK Day game this season, if it's worth losing the MLK game this year to play overseas, Ja Morant and his international brand and more (3:45).Joe Tomek is the Executive Director of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He joins the show in-studio to talk about next week's FedEx Cup Playoff event in Memphis, the course being completely redone, what new activations and features they have for fans on the course and more (43:03).In honor of Luka Doncic's Men's Health Magazine cover, Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us a list of iconic magazine covers. Will we remember this Luka cover in 5-10 years? Jessica goes through some of the best in pop culture and sports (1:18:00)

Verno and Jacoby discuss the new-look Luka Doncic that is featured in the latest edition of Men's Health magazine. They debate what kind of impact a healthier Luka will make on the Lakers, the topics were not discussed in the article, as well as his surprise appearance at a Yankees game. Next, they take a deep dive on Nikola Jokic's agent's cryptic photo with LeBron James and Maverick Carter, Verno explains why he expects a big bounce-back season from Ja Morant, and they debate where the remaining restricted free agents could possibly land. After, they discuss Billy Donovan's contract extension with the Bulls, the anonymous Nets executive who says Michael Porter Jr. could lead the league in scoring next season, and Verno shares his experience staying at Jacoby's apartment when he visited New York. (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(2:15) Luka Dončić 2.0 Has Entered the Chat(17:40) Reaction to Jokic's Winning Horse(18:35) Breaking: Jokic's Brother is the GM of KK Joker(23:40) Reaction to Jokic's Winning Horse(25:40) LeBron and Maverick Carter's Yacht Meeting(33:15) Ja Morant's Nike World Tour(41:20) Restricted Free Agents Still Unsigned(50:05) Billy Donovan's Extension(54:00) MPJ "Might lead league in scoring" - Nets Executive(56:15) LaMelo Hot Cheeto Feet(58:50) Tyrese Haliburton's Proposal at Iowa St.(1:01:30) Verno's NYC Trip(1:24:05) Thanks for Watching! Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker TashjianSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(2:50:00) Ja Morant wins Dunk of the Year as voted on by NBA fans(20:00) The Commercial Appeal's Jonah Dyla joins to talk Ja Morant, Memphis attempting to join the Big 12, Tigers Football QB competition and more. (45:00) Coach Prime gives an update on his health(50:50) Luka Doncic at Yankee Stadium (58:00) Christian Wilkins cut after allegedly kissing his teammate on the forehead (1:07:00) NYC mass shooter targeted NFL Headquarters (1:14:30) RIP Cubs Legend Ryne Sandberg 

start set the show00:05:00 Football season is here!00:11:00 Shooting at NFL offices in NYC00:12:00 WNBA news and notesLiberty call players only meetingHave Arike and Paige figured it out?Brink's return00:34:00 Ja Morant wins AT&T Dunk of the Year00:55:00 Jessica explains the story 'Emperor's New Clothes'00:57:00 FedEx St. Jude Championship01:04:00 Deion Sanders shares his cancer journey01:13:00 'Amy Bradley is Missing' review01:23:00 'Liberty Lost' review

On this episode, after breaking down the Grizzlies recently announced preseason schedule we'll discuss what Ja Morant and Nike's Chinese tour debuting the Ja 3s mean for the superstar.

Luka Doncic like you have never seen him. We'll talk .. how Luka transformed himself this offseason - AND the latest on his potential new deal with the Lakers. A pair of iconic MVP's teamed up in Toronto... but we crunched the numbers, WHO had the more dominant MVP year... SGA or Allen Iverson? Ja Morant threw down one of the best dunks of the summer... we're running back the best Ja-dropping dunks of his NBA career... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Combo and Pierre are back for Part 2 of their conversation on T'd Up with Pierre (ESPN/NOTB)—diving into Top 10 player debates, GOAT talk, and how Summer League performances are evaluated. They chop it up about Kon Kneuppel's defense, early Rookie of the Year candidates, and more. Plus: Cade Cunningham's head-to-heads, Ja Morant's trajectory, and even LeBron vs. Drake.

(1) "Cap or No Cap" on Luka Doncic training routine, Deion Sanders, & Jerry Jones (2) Deion Sanders & new Ja Morant shoes and his play

start set the show00:05:00 Jessica's Lake Pickwick adventure00:11:00 Ja Morant in China00:26:00 Luka on the cover of men's Health Magazine00:41:00 Frank Bonner Memphis Tigers Football beat reporter for the Daily MemphianMemphis playbook scandalWill Memphis leave The American?Top Tigers storylinesRyan Silverfield's coaching acumen01:04:00 Treylon Burks injury01:10:00 WNBA news and notes01:20:00 Jokic really hates playing in the NBA01:31:00 HOT MESS EXPRESSSuper Bowl ticket scandal"The Mountain" sets deadlift recordWe have been saying Bijan wrong

GC Show: 2025 "MEMPHIS PRESSURE RANKINGS" Coaches, Players, and a Mayor looking to close long-term stadium deal

Luka Doncic like you have never seen him. We'll talk .. how Luka transformed himself this offseason - AND the latest on his potential new deal with the Lakers. A pair of iconic MVP's teamed up in Toronto... but we crunched the numbers, WHO had the more dominant MVP year... SGA or Allen Iverson? Ja Morant threw down one of the best dunks of the summer... we're running back the best Ja-dropping dunks of his NBA career... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overreacting to Ja Morant's Nike Publicity Tour from the Weekend with Coach Norton Hurd IV!; Jason Munz Revisiting Memphis's Attempt to Join the BIG 12

On today's show we've got some Grizzlies nuggets to start on Jaren Jackson Jr's basketball camp and why that matters to his availability in the regular season + Ja Morant in NYC and why he looks happier now than any time in the last 3 years (3:34) + Memphis Showboats are gone from Memphis and the UFL and why they were doomed to fail from the start (16:09) + ESPN appears as if they're going to buy the NFL Network and have the RedZone Channel and charge you money for it. Is the RedZone the most vaulable property in sports (outside of non postseason)? (35:43) + UNC Football has sold out season tickets and Florida State QB Tommy Castellanos is not backing down from his words about Alabama (46:43). Its been a tough week for Memphis. Jessica Benson is here to give us 5 good things that have happened in the city this year (58:30)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Jessica BensonTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

(3:30) Takeaways from first 2 Grizzlies Summer League Games in Vegas + Ja Morant spoke to the media about being at Summer League, his new teammates, the Desmond Bane trade and more(20:00) Michael Eaves joins to talk yesterday's Wimbledon final, LeBron's relationship with the Lakers, PGA Tour and more (42:15) Big WNBA game yesterday featuring Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers(48:00) Auburn fans not happy with Hugh Freeze playing golf(58:55) Two big WWE events happened this weekend(1:16:00) Home Run Derby is tonight 

Many of the offseason dominos have begun falling, with the Grizzlies making official their buyout of Cole Anthony and announcing new contracts for Jaren Jackson Jr and Cam Spencer. Plus, the Summer Grizzlies picked up a win over the Trail Blazers after losing their debut in Vegas against the Celtics.On this episode, recorded at NBA Summer League, Keith discusses all of those latest developments plus Ja Morant's unexpected appearance to support the team.Join the listener slack and get a bonus episode at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastUse promo code FBBF and get up to $1000 in bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

start set the show00:05:00 Jessica's wedding adventure00:09:00 Grizzlies start to Las Vegas Summer League00:47:00 Gary Parrish01:18:00 WNBA news and notesClark v. Bueckers round 1What is wrong with the Dallas Wings

Former NBA All-Star Dana Barros returns to break down how the game's evolving. We get into the rise in Achilles injuries, what today's NBA Practice regimen might be missing, and why the shift from physicality to analytics is changing the sport. Dana also shares what it was really like to be guarded by Michael Jordan, his thoughts on the Celtics' future, and Ja Morant's career. Dana shares his thoughts on who's the greatest Thunder player ever and more!

(1) "Rundown"- Summer League, NBA trades, Ja Morant tour & Joey Chesnutt (2) Caleb Williams and pressure for the Bears. Look around the NFL from Jason

On today's show, we found out about Jaren Jackson Jr needing toe surgery last night so we have to talk about that, how long JJJ may miss, and what the Grizzlies can do before then (4:30). Myles Turner leaving the Pacers for the Bucks, Turner leaving Indiana and whose fault it might be (21:75), Ja Morant's Nike Tour (33:59), more information on Malik Beasley and everybody he was in debt to (1:06:52) + News and Notes on Arch Manning and Paul Finebaum (1:25:11), Indiana Fever winning the WNBA Commissioner's Cup (1:29:46), Red Panda injured (1:39:00) and Roser making his Memphis Wrestling debut this weekend (1:40:37).Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Big O talks Ja Morant

On this week's episode, the newest member of the Orlando Magic joins us! Desmond Bane discusses his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Magic and what he's looking forward to the most about playing Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. He also shares his thoughts about Memphis in reaction to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith's recent comments about the city and Ja Morant, and then helps break down the NBA Finals. Let's go.GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of BootHill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $300 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms:sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 6/22/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stugotz starts with a sports update. Izzy wants to walk back a take from last week. Then, they talk about the NBA Finals, build the ideal basketball player, and break down the Desmond Bane trade. And finally... it's time for the hit game "Izzy or Izzy-n't He"... Desmond Bane, a top 35 to 43 player in the league? Ja Morant overrated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin open hour 3 debating a simple question: now that the Grizzlies have traded Desmond Bane, should they look to trade Ja Morant as well? National baseball reporter Julian McWilliams from CBS Sports joins the show to break down the Devers to San Francisco trade, discuss Shohei's return to the mound, and more! Plus, Rob has NEVER played solitaire??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6/17/25 - Hour 2 Rich reacts to Shohei Ohtani's long-awaited return to the pitcher's mound for the first time since 2023, and weigh in on Red Sox exec Craig Breslow saying the team will be better after trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Rich discuss what Tyrese Haliburton's calf injury means for the Pacers' ability to force a Game 7 against the Thunder, the emergence of OKC's Jalen Williams as one of the NBA's 2nd scoring options, the Phoenix Suns' asking price for Kevin Durant, and if we'll see stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, Austin Reaves and Trae Young could be on the move this offseason, and how the Mavs-Lakers Luka Doncic trade is still reverberating around the league. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin O'Connor and Dan Titus offer their instant reaction fresh off Jalen Williams helping the OKC Thunder grab a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals. KOC explains why he thinks it's over come Thursday night, and why he expects it to be a blowout! Then the guys react to the Desmond Bane trade that sent him to the Orlando Magic -- was it an overbuy or not? And on the Grizzlies side of things, Kevin stands his ground on the take that Ja Morant is a "good, not great" NBA player. Top 40-50 is what Kevin says, AND he's got the list of players he considers to be ahead of Ja... wait til you see some of the names. And of course, the absolute latest on Kevin Durant trade rumors, and some NBA Draft chatter, too!(0:32) NBA Finals Game 5 reaction(17:02) Latest KD trade rumors(36:34) Magic trade for Desmond Bane(40:41) Is Ja Morant even a top 40 NBA player?

On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder winning Game 4 of the NBA Finals and Desmond Bane being traded. Bo starts off the show by praising Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's finish to Game 4 (2:35) and why he'd rather see SGA create space for himself than fake a fall (3:26). Bo continues by saying it's the most wide open NBA Finals we've ever seen (10:04) and jokes that Lu Dort would've been in the NFL if he was born in the United States (11:36). Bo weighs in on the Memphis Grizzlies trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic by declaring that it is not a "blockbuster" (15:37) and that this may mean Ja Morant will be moved next (21:48). And finally, we have another round of If You Haven't Heard stories involving Hollywood dying, difficulties of teaching middle schoolers and private equity companies buying everything (28:52). Then Bomani listens to some voicemails about the time your mom showed up to ruin something fun. (41:17) If You Haven't Heard Contributors: Lane Brown, Vulture, "Hollywood Has Left L.A." https://tinyurl.com/53vw4ta7 Doree Shafrir, Slate, "I Teach Middle Schoolers. I'm Seeing Something in the Kids That's Getting Worse Every Year." https://slate.com/advice/2025/06/work-advice-middle-school-teacher-frustrated-with-kids-today.html Issie Lapowsky, Vanity Fair, "How Private-Equity Billionaires Killed the American Dream" https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/megan-greenwell-bad-company-interview . . . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show: Download the DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code BOMANI. Better payouts. Bigger wins. Only with Pick6 from DraftKings. The Crown is yours. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/icdnkphp #CashAppPod Go to zbiotics.com/BOMANI to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use BOMANI at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about Desmond Bane of the Grizzlies getting traded for four unprotected first-round picks to the Orlando Magic, the paranoia over the number of picks the Magic gave up, what this trade means for Ja Morant's future in Memphis, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back in OKC, joined by three of the best in the business: Chiney Ogwumike, Brian Windhorst, and Hall of Famer Marc Spears! I'm Malika Andrews. Can we just take a second on this fine Monday? This Finals? This is HOOPS. Did Caitlin Clark just prove to the world that she could lead this Fever team to a title?! Well, what she did against the defending champs could teach us a whole lot. Could the Desmond Bane trade have ripple effects throughout the rest of the league? Shams is here detailing what could be next for Ja Morant and company. The K-D trade saga continues... but the list of teams he will likely land on has shrunk once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Grizzlies trading away Desmond Bane to the Magic, potential Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant trades, and if this catapults Orlando as contenders in the East (03:04). Then, they delve into the best landing spots for Kevin Durant to be traded to (35:08). Finally, they recap Game 4 of the NBA Finals and if OKC has taken a hold of this series (78:50). Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Ryen RussilloProducers: Jonathan Frias and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is presented by State Farm®. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm® with the Assist. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Play for an ULTRA today, available on Doordash!ENJOY RESPONSIBLY  2025 ANHEUSER-BUSCH, MICHELOB ULTRA LIGHT BEER, ST. LOUIS, MO.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the blockbuster trade that saw the Memphis Grizzlies ship Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, where Orlando ranks in the Eastern Conference pecking order next season, why Memphis ultimately decided to punt on their Big 3 of Bane, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., why you should expect the dreaded 2nd Apron will force other teams (like the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, etc.) to trade their best players in the very near future, and why hoops fans everywhere are rejoicing now that Caitlin Clark has made her triumphant return to the court. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.