Podcast appearances and mentions of Ja Morant

Nate and Danny dig into a Western Conference mailbag for the Grizzlies, Wolves, Pelicans, Thunder, Suns, and Blazers, focusing on young bigs, long-term team-building, and how to survive in an OKC/Wemby/Jokic world.Memphis Grizzlies — 0:15What has Zach Edey's overall impact been so far, and why hasn't his strong play gotten more discussion?Given that most of Memphis' wins with Edey back came against sub-.500 teams, what's actually real and what projects beyond this season?Why are Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. “bad all of a sudden”—how much of it is attitude, effort, health, or role?Minnesota Timberwolves — 12:00If Tim Connelly decides to make a significant move, what sort of framework should he pursue—selling high on Julius Randle, moving Rudy Gobert to lower long-term risk while raising ceiling, or something else entirely?Who is a realistic trade target for Minnesota at point guard who can shoot, defend enough, and still let Anthony Edwards be the primary creator?What is Rob Dillingham's trade value right now—does he bring back even a late first?Why did the Wolves let Nickiel Alexander-Walker go—could they really not find a way to keep him or other options?How good is the offensive chemistry between Gobert and Randle actually—are they meaningfully helping each other?New Orleans Pelicans — 26:23Do Derik Queen's flaws—lack of true center size and questionable mobility—ultimately cap his long-term ceiling, or can his creation ability and defensive hands make those weaknesses not matter as much?If you're the Pelicans, what kind of offers would you need to seriously consider moving each of Jose Alvarado, Zion Williamson, Sadiq Bey, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy III?Oklahoma City Thunder — 36:57Is OKC the deepest team of all time when fully healthy, given their bench of Kason Caruso, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, AJ Mitchell, Kenrich Williams, J-Will, etc.?Which Western Conference teams, if any, would intentionally punt games against the Clippers late in the season to worsen the pick OKC owns from LA?What is AJ Mitchell doing defensively that makes him so effective?How many All-Stars should the Thunder have this season?If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were to get hurt in the playoffs, how good would OKC's offense remain—could they still realistically win a series or two?Which Western Conference teams have the best chance of beating OKC in a playoff series, and how would you rank the Rockets, Spurs, and Nuggets as threats?Phoenix Suns — 47:45Given the Suns' surprising competence plus the fact they don't control their own firsts, has your view changed on how they should operate over the next 2–3 years?If you were running the Suns and received a strong offer for Devin Booker, would you trade him?With the Suns hovering around the 6-seed race, could they be sneaky buyers at the deadline—and if so, what position or role should they target given their current roster and Jalen Green's fit?Portland Trail Blazers — 53:05Is Portland's rebuild a failure—especially considering taking Scoot over Amen, choosing Klingan over Edey, trading out of the Cedric Coward spot for Hansen, and the current returns on Shaedon Sharpe?With OKC, Wembanyama's Spurs, and Jokic's Nuggets (plus Houston) as massive obstacles, how should the other Western teams approach big-picture strategy, timelines, and the pursuit of relevance?Have any of Sharpe, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan actually improved from last year, or is it fair to say none of them have taken a real step forward? 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.

GP opens up on the Grizzlies game tonight in Minnesota and discusses the team being without Cam Spencer tonight due to personal reasons + if we'll see Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke tonight.Chris Vernon joins the show in-studio to talk about the Grizzlies tonight against the Timberwolves and the Knicks win over the Spurs in the NBA Cup Championship (23:45)GP's 5 Things on Tigers/Vandy, Tennessee's win over Louisville, Curt Cignetti being named AP Coach of the Year, if this is Tua's last season in Miami and Bud Crawford retiring (1:01:08)GP's Carryout (1:34:28) 

start set the show00:05:00 Knicks are NBA Cup Champions00:29:00 Grizzlies gamedayJa Morant is questionableCam Spencer is out00:35:00 CFB news and notesSalute to Veterans BowlCFB resigning day0:49:00 DeAngelo Williams01:13:00 WTFWould You Rather…PDC World Dart ShenanigansMariah Carey to Headline Winter OlympicsLast Penny Sales for Over $16 million

Verno and Jacoby return as they preview the NBA Cup championship between the Knicks and Spurs. They then debate whether the NBA Cup could potentially move away from Las Vegas and what the best options are for the fans to be able to go see the games in person. Next, they go through Monday night's slate of NBA action. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:40) NBA Cup championship preview (18:16) Will the NBA Cup leave Las Vegas? (24:06) Nuggets win OT thriller vs. Rockets (32:12) Cade Cunningham shines in win vs. Celtics (35:17) Cooper Flagg makes history in loss to Jazz (40:42) Cam Spencer stays hot and Ja Morant is injured in win vs. Clippers (45:35) How the NBA Cup has affected the Giannis trade market (49:24) Kristaps Porzingis out at least two weeks with illness (52:46) Evan Mobley's calf strain and the Cavs' disappointing season so far The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaren Jackson Jr snapped out of a scoring slump and Cam Spencer had a career night as the Grizzlies defeated the Clippers once again. This episode discusses the victory, as Memphis won for just the 2nd time in Ja Morant's last 9 appearances. Join the listener slack channel and talk Grizzlies with Keith and other listeners 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

Chris Herrington joins the show to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies' big win against the Clippers in LA, sparked by Jaren Jackson and Cam Spencer's big performances before then discussing Ja Morant's injury and more. Fish on Friday on Tuesday

Ja Morant made his expected return to the lineup against the Jazz on Friday, 12/12, but before the game the Grizzlies announced that Zach Edey would be out for at least four weeks with a stress reaction.After being one of the best defenses since Edey's season debut, Memphis surrendered 130 points to Utah and lost, despite Ja having 21 points and 10 assists in limited minutes. On this episode, the game against the Jazz is discussed, including Santi Aldama stepping into the starting lineup, Cedric Coward posting a double-double, Cam Spencer going 6-6 from the 3-point line, and Jaren Jackson struggling once again. Also, in addition to the Edey injury news, the team announced John Konchar would be out indefinitely, Javon Small's return is nearing, and Brandon Clarke could make his debut this week. Support the show, join the listener slack! 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

Chris Herrington joins the show to discuss the play of Jaren Jackson and Ja Morant before then discussing the issues the Grizzlies have without Zach Edey. Geoff then discusses the news from the NBA, College Football, and the NFL.

Join Brevin Knight and Rob Fischer as they discuss: - The Grizzlies win 7 of 9- Ja Morant's return! - Whose minutes will be impacted by Ja's return?

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GP opens on the news that Zach Edey suffered a stress reaction in his left ankle and will miss at least the next 4 weeks.....but some positive news that Ja Morant is expected to return tonight vs the Jazz. (22:27) Jessica Benson joins to continue the Grizzlies discussion (1:00:00) Sherrone Moore appears in court today to find out his charges, Falcons upset the Bucs on TNF, Joe Burrow raised eyebrows with comments about his future, and Memphis will renew their rivalry vs Lousville this weekend(1:37:00) GP's Carry Out 

On this episode of The Daily Memphian's Memphis Grizzlies podcast recorded on Tuesday, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington assess the team's apparent progress.  Is the Grizzlies' recent success due to an easier schedule or visible improvement? What aspects of the stretch will result in long-term results? Hill and Herrington go down a list of topics and play a game of "real or not real?" Topics include defensive strides, Zach Edey impact and Cam Spencer minutes at point guard.  They also touch on the imminent return of Ja Morant, who is working his way back from a calf strain. Can Morant fit within the identity the team is forming? How should the Grizzlies want him to play? Memphis has won seven of its last nine games with a matchup against the Utah Jazz on Friday night inside FedExForum. 

UtahJazz.com's JP Chunga caught up with Gary Parrish (CBS and Grind City Media) to discuss Jazz-Grizzlies, Jazz rookies Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr., and the current top 3 on 2026 NBA Mock Draft boards.

start set the show00:05:00 Zach Edey injury news00:23:00 Lang WhitakerFalcons beat BucsZach Edey injuryKonchar injuryJa Morant's imminent returnBowl season00:54:00 Kyle Pitts' fantastic fantasy football00:53:00 RAGGOWBucked up LA bowlArmy navyPackers broncosColts SeahawksCelebration BowlLions v. RamsChiefs v. Chargers01:24:00 Music FridayShoutout Kelly ClarksonZac Brown Band sphere show demonic?David Corenswet and Jonathan Bailey are SexyBeyonce to Co-chair Met Gala

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder dominating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinal as they continue their historic winning streak. Can OKC break the NBA record for longest single-season win streak? Then, they discuss the San Antonio Spurs' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers without superstar Victor Wembanyama and share their picks for who will reign supreme in the NBA Cup.Next, the duo shares why the NBA is seeing a rise in calf strains across the league and shares their thoughts on the NBA's response. And, are the Grizzlies better without Ja Morant? Where are potential landing spots for Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo?Plus, James Barlowe joins to discuss AJ Dybansta's electric game against Clemson, Darryn Peterson's return to Kansas and how Nate Ament can bounce back from his struggles.(0:47) OKC defeats Phoenix in NBA Cup quarterfinals(6:10) Spurs beat Lakers in NBA Cup quarterfinals(8:54) Thunder vs. Spurs NBA Cup semifinal preview(13:00) Increase of calf strain injuries in the NBA(23:54) Knicks vs. Magic NBA Cup semifinal preview(34:35) Ja's last chance to make things right with Memphis(43:36) Queen continues to shine for Pelicans(46:28) Anthony Davis trade suitors(57:20) Draft Class with James Barlowe

The Thunder are off to a historic start and have cruised to the NBA Cup semifinals along with the Magic, Spurs, and Knicks. On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave discuss those teams and their quarterfinals games, and also discuss Jalen Johnson, Derik Queen, Ja Morant, Anthony Davis, and a whole lot more.Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Reacting to the Newest Job Opening in College Football; Eric Hasseltine on Ja Morant's Potential Return, Upcoming Schedule, Rise of Injuries across the NBA, & Breaking Grizzlies News

The rumor mill is HEATING UP in Chicago

GP opens on the NBA Cup and our old friend Desmond Bane leading the Magic to the quarterfinals. Plus the news that Ja Morant will treat 250 fans with tickets to Friday's game vs the Jazz. (26:00) Chris Vernon joins to continue the Grizzlies, NBA discussion(47:00) Big night in College Hoops with UCONN beating Florida and AJ Dybansta having a big game for BYU, Troy Aikman is done with NIL, Phillip Rivers is coming out of retirement, and Charles Huff will be intrduced at Memphis today (1:30:30) GP's Carry Out 

Geoff opens the show by discussing two big events in Memphis sports, Ja Morant's return to the Grizzlies' lineup and Charles Huff's introduction as the new Memphis Head Coach. John Martin joins the show to discuss the hiring of Huff and more.

Chris Herrington discusses his thoughts on the impeding return of Ja Morant to the Grizzlies' lineup, The Athletic's Front Office Rankings, and more. Sam Hardiman discusses the latest civic issues and headlines.

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Mf'n Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, this time examining the Ewing theory as it applies to three of the league's favorites. Ja Morant, Trae Young, and Paolo Banchero are all highly touted stars in the league and the cornerstones of their respective franchises, but with their teams performing better without them, are there destinations that could better fit their skill sets where they could contribute to team success? Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane had another crash out against the Knicks when he unnecessarily threw the ball at Knicks forward OG Anunoby. The guys try to figure out the reasoning behind some of his outbursts. Plus, the return of the mailbag! (0:00:00) Intro (1:00) FanDuel ad break (2:44) Ja Morant Ewing theory (22:12) Amazon Prime ad break (22:46) Trae Young Ewing theory (38:11) Paolo Banchero Ewing theory (44:40) What's going on with Desmond Bane? (54:40) Mailbag! Check out Howard Beck's latest piece on Giannis:https://www.theringer.com/2025/12/09/nba/giannis-antetokounmpo-nba-trade-rumors-all-in-history Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Raja Bell and Logan Murdock Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz, Conor Nevins, and John Richter The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C&R have fun going around the NFL! They talk Josh Allen snow game, certain teams proving they’re legit & the Chiefs loss to Texans “bigger than any of the wins this week.” Plus, Indiana’s Mendoza, Packers close out Bears, Ja Morant, & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football:NHL-  Updates NFL-  Are the Philadelphia Eagles in danger of self destructing this season? Sports media talking points about this team isn't great. Let's talk conference standings and Divison standings.What week 12 games did you watch? What week 13 games are you going to watch? NBA- Bron is back, what did you think of his performances so far with the small sample size of games he has played with Luka, AR, and the rest of the team?Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant's relationship salvageable? If so how do they move forward? If not, who should trade for him?Clipper's  season is turning into a disaster so far and they just waived CP3. What can they do to save their season? Also, CP3 to the Lakers finally?(Irv) Promotions- Bryce Sinclair (@the_spicy_diaper), Rosemary Stribling (@igoturbackneuro), Shawn Tuck (@shawntuckmusic), Art Sibley (w.i.s.e._remixedit), Darvell Williams (@darvellwfinancial), Jay (@kutzbyjay), Anna Slusser (@izalauree) painter/artistJuan Pina (@JP_ exclusivepicks)

start Monday Night Football shenanigansJalen Hurts' double turnover00:24:00 Mike WallaceWhen will Ja come back?Unlocking JJJ offensivelyHas Cam Spencer earned a spot in the rotation?What to do with Vince Williams, Jr.?00:54:00 Will Coleman01:13:00 TV TuesdayParamounts hostile takeover attemptGolden Globe nominations'Stranger Things' review'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' review

Après un mois à l'infirmerie, Victor Wembanyama est de retour à l'entraînement et devrait reprendre très vite avec les Spurs. Pendant son absence, San Antonio a fait mieux que résister. Une période riche d'enseignements pour la suite de la saison des Spurs.A Miami, on pense de plus en plus à Ja Morant. Toujours blessé, le meneur de Memphis peut-il être un bon choix pour le Heat ?Chez les Mavericks, on commence enfin à gagner des matchs grâce au retour de Anthony Davis. Dallas peut-il encore sauver sa saison ou est-ce déjà trop tard ?Avec Chris Singleton. Présenté par Nicolas Sarnak.Jacques Monclar, Rémi Reverchon, Mary Patrux, Xavier Vaution, Fred Weis et Chris Singleton décryptent l'actualité de la NBA dans le Podcast NBA Extra, présenté par Nicolas Sarnak et Baptiste Denis.En complément de l'émission lancée en 2012, beIN SPORTS a créé, avec ce podcast, un nouveau format pour revenir en profondeur sur la ligue nord-américaine de basketball. Chaque semaine, les membres de l'émission débattent autour de trois thèmes majeurs, qui font l'actualité de la NBA.Un podcast à retrouver aussi sur Youtube : https://tinyurl.com/y4sabkns Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

C'est la dernière rumeur qui anime la NBA : le Heat étudierait la possibilité de monter un trade pour Ja Morant. Sur le départ de Memphis, le meneur de jeu des Grizzlies serait-il une bonne option pour les Floridiens ? Et surtout, peut-il être compatible avec le jeu de Miami ?Jacques Monclar, Rémi Reverchon, Mary Patrux, Xavier Vaution, Fred Weis et Chris Singleton décryptent l'actualité de la NBA dans le Podcast NBA Extra, présenté par Nicolas Sarnak et Baptiste Denis.En complément de l'émission lancée en 2012, beIN SPORTS a créé, avec ce podcast, un nouveau format pour revenir en profondeur sur la ligue nord-américaine de basketball. Chaque semaine, les membres de l'émission débattent autour de trois thèmes majeurs, qui font l'actualité de la NBA.Un podcast à retrouver aussi sur Youtube : https://tinyurl.com/y4sabkns Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

Brittney digs the archives to find clips of Tobin saying he didn't want Ja Morant but the evidence isn't enough for Tobin to take accountability. The quibble continues as Tobin tries to gaslight the gang; things get testy between everyone as Leroy, Jfig, and Brittney are not letting him get away with this one. Then it is time for our favorite Monday Game Alright! Oh No!; Tobin praises Carter Verhaeghe, Leroy begs Notre Dame to stop crying, and we all quickly turn on each other when we start proclaiming each other as our Oh No's!

Reports have come out that the Heat have been fielding conversations about potential trades for Ja Morant. This spirals into a 4-way quibble where Leroy, Jfig, and Brittney all gang up on Tobin for his flip flappary.

It's a Magnificent Monday as the crew reacts to a wild weekend in South Florida sports. The Miami Hurricanes shock their way into the College Football Playoff and Inter Miami brings home the MLS Cup, sparking both celebration and controversy. While Tobin and Brittney refuse to credit Leroy for “calling it,” he doubles down on his victory lap. The Dolphins keep stacking wins despite Tua's shaky performances, the Chiefs look vulnerable, and the crew debates whether the Jets' uniforms were, in fact, “poop colored.” Leroy hands out his Gameballs and Gamebums—plus a message for Notre Dame to stop crying. The tension ramps up as the group revisits Miami's CFP bid and shifts to the struggling Heat, who have dropped three straight amid reports of potential Ja Morant trade conversations. A full-blown squad quibble erupts when Brittney digs up old audio to challenge Tobin's Ja Morant takes, leading to accusations of flip-flopping and gaslighting. Things stay spicy through the fan-favorite Monday game “Alright! Oh No!” featuring praise for Carter Verhaeghe, more Notre Dame slander, and the crew turning on each other in classic chaotic fashion.

Leroy continues to lash out at Tobin and Brittney over Miami making it into the playoffs, he claims he knew it all along. The Miami Heat are stinking it up, as they have dropped in their last 3 games. Reports have come out that the Heat have been fielding conversations about potential trades for Ja Morant. This spirals into a 4-way quibble where Leroy, Jfig, and Brittney all gang up on Tobin for his flip floppery.

GP opens on the Grizzlies 2-0 weekend where Zach Edey, Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer shined + looking ahead to the weekend and potential return of Ja Morant(20:00) Michael Eaves joins to discuss a big NFL Weekend that might have ended the playoff hopes for the Chiefs, Ravens and Colts. Plus the lasting legacy of Stuart Scott. (46:40) Memphis hires Charles Huff as next Head Football Coach(1:00:06) CFB Playoff Bracket set...and why GP believes they got it wrong leaving out Notre Dame(1:14:45) Memphis MBB gets big win over Baylor(1:35:33) GP's Carry Out 

“If you get on cruise control and let everything start festering, it's gonna find a way to get out somehow…everybody makes mistakes, I made one and I apologized for it and moved on, and I'm better for it now.” Desmond Bane In one of the most authentic and real conversations we've had on The Pivot Podcast, Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder sit with Orlando Magic star Desmond Bane — a player whose journey is as powerful as his jump shot and deep roots that have grounded him since day one. With humility at his core in all he does, Bane's talents have often been overshadowed by his quiet demeanor but this off season his value was at the forefront, when Orlando traded for the young star solidifying his place as one of the top players in the NBA. Bane opens up about the early adversity that fueled his rise, the overlooked beginnings that pushed him to grind harder than the next guy, and the deep bond he built with Ja Morant in Memphis — a brotherhood formed through shared battles, growth, and the pressures of leading a young franchise. Now, after a blockbuster trade to Orlando, Bane talks candidly about embracing a new chapter and the responsibility of being a cornerstone for a young Magic squad. He opens up on how it took a little while trying to find his place in a new arena and gives context to the uncharacteristic game ejection early on, and shares what one thing clicked that has fueled his explosive run, including his back-to-back 37-point performances that set the tone for what's becoming a breakout year in his new uniform and has his team 4-0 in the NBA Cup. Raised by his grandparents in the tight-knit community of Richmond, Indiana, Bane reflects on how small-town values, discipline, and love shaped the competitor and man he is today. It wasn't an easy path and the young star reveals his personal anxiety battles and how he redefined his path. He talks about the pain of loss and how his wife and kids helped him redefine purpose after grieving from so much change. And in a rare pivotal moment on the show, Desmond flips the conversation to Ryan, Channing and Fred, asking them how life is for them and how they have handled certain changes....truly a powerful part of the episode. Authentic, honest, and inspiring, this conversation captures Desmond Bane at a pivotal moment — reflecting on where he came from, honoring the people who raised him, and stepping boldly into the player he's proving he can be. Pivot Family, please like, comment and hit the subscribe button, we love hearing from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Complex Sneakers Podcast, co-hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Upscale Vandal are joined by legendary sports agent Rich Paul, who's a longtime friend and business partner to LeBron James, to talk about NBA sneaker deals, Steph Curry's sneaker free agency, and his upcoming sneaker release with New Balance. Paul talks about how he used to buy Air Jordans early for over retail, helping Nike and LeBron work on the LeBron 6, 7, and 8, and how he hand-delivered the Watch the Throne LeBron 9s to Jay-Z and Kanye West. He goes to on say that Ja Morant has the best sneaker in the NBA out of younger players and talks about how he signed to New Balance and the release details on his New Balance 2010. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GP opens on the Clippers being in town tonight to take on the Grizzlies and some positive news relating to the return of Ja Morant to the court. (28:15) Jessica Benson joins in studio to talk Grizzlies and more(1:06:10) Memphis Basketball takes on Baylor tomorrow on national tv(1:12:09) Latest on the Memphis Football coaching search (1:21:18) Penn State hires Matt Campbell, Lane Kiffin will join Gameday this weekend, and LeBron's streak comes to an end (1:40:00) GP's Carry Out 

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the College Football Playoff and the rankings, Ja Morant, Trae Young, Giannis, Jalen Johnson, NBA trades, the Falcons staff being way too comfortable, Ryan Willams, Alabama Football, the SEC Championship and more before being joined by Chris Fallica from Fox who previewed Conference Championship Weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher delivers one of his most detailed breakdowns yet on the state of the Los Angeles Lakers, the viral moment that exposed LeBron James' disconnect, and why their chemistry is quietly fraying beneath the surface.Ric walks through the full context behind the clip of LeBron ignoring a play call, Luka Doncic's confusion, and JJ Redick's stunned timeout. He explains why LeBron's lack of energy, defensive effort, and off-ball engagement—despite sitting out the previous game—signal deeper structural issues for L.A.Then Ric breaks down the leaguewide blueprint emerging to stop the Lakers: force Luka to score while taking away his playmaking, a strategy that mirrors the Celtics' approach in the 2022 Finals and threatens to turn the Lakers' supporting cast into scapegoats.Ric also digs into the bombshell ESPN report that Ja Morant, LaMelo Ball, and Trae Young are all potentially available via trade—but that their value is so low they may only be tradable for each other. Ric explains why this marks a historic shift, which teams could realistically rehabilitate these stars, and why LaMelo may be the toughest sell of all.Additional topics include: • Why LeBron staying in games to protect scoring streaks hurts locker-room chemistry • The danger of star-centric offenses that don't produce wins • Why the broadcast's new “bench-level analysts” format causes awkward silences • How Luka's scoring-first nights may quietly divide the Lakers' roster • Which franchises actually have the infrastructure to revive Ja or TraeIf you want unfiltered NBA insight you won't hear on TV, you're in the right place.

Chris Herrington joins the show to discuss the current narratives around Ja Morant and more. Kevin Cerrito hosts Righter than Wright Trivia.

NBA Legend Penny Hardaway joins the Hoop Genius Podcast for a rare, exclusive interview! In this episode, Penny responds to Shaq's viral claim that he would be a "Top 3 player ever" without injuries , reveals his future plans to coach in the NBA , and explains why he would dominate today's "drop coverage" defense. Penny opens up about his iconic run with the Orlando Magic, the truth about the Chris Webber draft night trade , and auditioning for Shaq during the filming of "Blue Chips". He also gives his unfiltered take on Ja Morant , the problems with modern AAU basketball causing injuries , and drops his controversial All-Time Starting 5 list. Penny discusses playing alongside Shaq in Orlando, the Finals run, guarding elite scorers, and why spacing, pace, and rule changes would amplify his offensive impact today. He also shares his evolution from NBA superstar to Memphis head coach, his views on AAU development vs European systems, and how basketball IQ separates great players from elite ones. The "What If" Legacy: Penny agrees with Shaq that his IQ, size, and skill set would have put him in the GOAT conversation alongside Jordan and LeBron had he stayed healthy. Modern NBA vs. 90s: Penny breaks down why he loves the current era's spacing but believes he could score more easily today due to the lack of hand-checking and "drop coverage" defenses. Coaching Future: For the first time, Penny explicitly states that coaching in the NBA would "complete the cycle" of his basketball life. Sneaker History: A look back at the Nike Foamposite and why it remains one of the grestest sneakers of all time.

Hour 2--J&J Show Wednesday (12/3/25) contin' more on Memphis vs. NOLA tonight + Grizzlies vs. Spurs, Ja Morant value questioned, & John vs. TA's kid lol

Combo joined BBallBreakdown to break down the emergence of rookie Kon Knueppel, Ja Morant vs Klay Thompson, whether KAT-for-AD makes sense, and more. Segments pulled from the live YouTube show with Coach Nick and Combo! USE CODE COMBO ON PRIZEPICKS! Sign up on PrizePicks using the promo code “Combo.” Make a deposit of $5 or more and receive $50 instantly here: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/COMBO Support the show: Cash App $CombosCourt | Venmo @CombosCourt Drop a review wherever you listen!

One of the greatest point guards in NBA history has officially decided to call it a career. Chris Paul will retire at the end of the season after playing for 20 years and seven different franchises. Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck discuss CP3's legacy and what he brought to the NBA and the franchises he's played for. Plus, Klay Thompson exchanged words with Ja Morant when the Grizzlies faced the Mavericks on Saturday and had some stark comments for Morant after the game. Was he correct in his assessment of Ja? (0:00:00) Intro (1:03) FanDuel ad break (1:57) Chris Paul to officially retire (2:11) CP3's career timeline (9:54) Chris Paul's perception across the league (31:55) What will be said about his career when it's all said and done? (38:42) FanDuel ad break (39:48) Amazon Prime ad break (40:35) Klay Thompson's comments about Ja Morant (55:06) Did Derik Queen mess with the basketball gods? Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes go deep into the memory banks with Truth Teller Ethan Strauss of ⁠House of Strauss⁠, as Klay Thompson chirping at Ja Morant and Kenyon Martin coming after Draymond Green stir up old memories of Ethan's beat reporter days. After a behind the scenes look at working for the many headed hydra that is ESPN, we also question fan bandwidth in the wake of Netflix canceling Starting 5 and wonder if the NBA Cup will ever actually matter. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Truth Teller Interviews on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric dissects the rumor of renewed future trade talks between two struggling teams, the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, that would involve Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody for Kings All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis and promising young guard Keon Ellis. Ric explains why the deal would be a slam dunk for the Warriors but makes no sense for the Kings, and proposes a more scintillating but controversial trade that would benefit both teams -- one that involves Warriors' cornerstone Draymond Green. Ric also examines the ongoing feud between former NBA power forward Kenyon Martin and Green, as well as the war of words between former Warrior and current Dallas Maverick Klay Thompson and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, and ties both disputes together as a by-product of the Warriors' dynasty and a means of revenge for the way Green and Thompson carried themselves during those winning days.#nba #warriors #grizzlies #draymondgreen #kenyonmartin #klaythompson #sacramentokings #NBAtradetalk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Van and Rachel check in on the state of politics and culture before taking a quick Thanksgiving break! (0:00) Intro (12:58) Mamdani's meeting with Trump (42:10) No primary challenge for Representative Hakeem Jeffries (59:53) The erotic poetry of RFK Jr. (1:16:14) A new game: Where in the world is MAGA? (1:24:58) Klay Thompson vs. Ja Morant (1:33:38) Summer Walker relationship drama Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verno and Jacoby return as they go over the Monday-night slate of basketball, including the Raptors and Pistons' win streaks, Nikola Jokic's nonchalant impact in the Nuggets' win over the Grizzlies, the Wolves' collapse against the Heat, and more. They also discuss the viral moment between Klay Thompson and Ja Morant over the weekend. Next, the guys share four things they've loved about the first month of the NBA season. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:24) We were right about the Raptors (06:48) The Pistons keep on winning (13 straight wins) (12:50) Rockets cool down the Suns (15:00) Nikola Jokic nets triple-double in win against Grizzlies (21:52) Wolves collapse again, lose to the Kings in OT (29:22) Heat edge out Mavs in Tyler Herro's return (33:54) Klay Thompson and Ja Morant's viral moment over the weekend (41:50) First month love no. 1: New broadcasts (46:33) First month love no. 2: ‘On the Radar' players (49:51) First month love no. 3: Diverse offenses (56:40) First month love no. 4: Steph, KD, and LeBron still got it The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) 49ers beat Panthers, Lamar Jackson vs. Joe Burrow, Chiefs deserve to be favorites? (27:32) Must Win for Week 13 (40:29) Brou's MVP Ballot (46:24) Mahomes Mountain (01:08:17) Eagles offense, Are the 49ers a serious threat for the NFC? (01:21:15) Ja Morant and Klay Thompson get into a scuffle (01:28:38) Danny's Top 10, Should the 49ers feel better or worse after beating the Panthers?  (01:52:00) Joe Burrow expected to play vs. Ravens (02:02:22) He Said, We Said (02:10:44) Did You Catch That? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordon Hudson is suing Pablo Torre. Yes, you read that correctly. Huh!? (5:30) The Lakers family drama has played out right in front of our eyes. Jeannie Buss got her brothers fired. Wow. (19:30) Klay Thompson went off on Ja Morant. Haven't seen a player say something about another current player like this in a long time. Woof. (29:00) The Tampa Bay Rays will have their home ready for next season. The Trop is almost complete. The roof is finally attached. (38:00) Grayson Rodriguez didn't take a physical with the Angels. Why was that a big deal? He didn't need to! (47:00) What happened at UAB this weekend is just awful, and crazy, and I cannot believe it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordon Hudson is suing Pablo Torre. Yes, you read that correctly. Huh!? (5:30) The Lakers family drama has played out right in front of our eyes. Jeannie Buss got her brothers fired. Wow. (19:30) Klay Thompson went off on Ja Morant. Haven't seen a player say something about another current player like this in a long time. Woof. (29:00) The Tampa Bay Rays will have their home ready for next season. The Trop is almost complete. The roof is finally attached. (38:00) Grayson Rodriguez didn't take a physical with the Angels. Why was that a big deal? He didn't need to! (47:00) What happened at UAB this weekend is just awful, and crazy, and I cannot believe it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether it's fair to call Philadelphia Eagles one of the top-4 teams in the NFL after their shocking loss to the Dallas Cowboys, why it's so hard to believe in the Indianapolis Colts as a legitimate contender given the way they fumbled the game away against the Kansas City Chiefs, which NFC North team has the upper-hand heading down the home stretch, and why the Cleveland Browns absolutely have to stick with Shedeur Sanders as their QB1 after he beat the Las Vegas Raiders in the first start of his NFL career. Later, the guys explain why Ja Morant seems to have it out for Klay Thompson, and why most American sports fans couldn't care less about the Oklahoma City Thunder's 17-1 start to the NBA season. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday Night Football clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Panthers. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.