Podcast appearances and mentions of James Harden

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse and Justin Cousart, Kevin is joined by Andy Jordan this week to first discuss James Harden's return to Cleveland on a 3-year deal. Why this deal felt inevitable and if the Cavs can make another serious run at the East this season. Next, the guys dive into Klay Thompson's arrival in South Beach. Does Klay bring enough shooting to alleviate Miami's spacing concerns? Plus a look at where the Heat are expected to end up in the East and how they could improve their depth. Meanwhile out West, Jonathan Kuminga is headed to Minnesota on a 2-year deal and Demar DeRozan is headed to Denver. Can either the Wolves or Nuggets keep pace with the Thunder and Spurs this season? Also, a look at why Minnesota moving to the East would make sense if the NBA expands and Andy's Eats returns. Leave to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

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Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes have found their own Pepe Silvia: Guggenheim Partners. We take you back to the first domino that led to Peyton Watson's sign and trade to Cleveland and induct James Harden into the $500 Mil club. Truth Teller Henry Abbott of ⁠TrueHoop⁠ and author of ⁠Ballistic⁠ is fed up with the NBA PR machine and urges you not to take the NBA at their word. The league's response to the Terry Rozier and Tim Donaghy scandals gives us insight into their current PR playbook. Are NBA investigations designed to find the truth or protect the league's brand? Plus the rise of private equity, ultra-wealthy ownership groups and teams as tradable assets is reshaping the future of the sport. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Golden State Warriors signed Brandon Williams and Georges Niang in free agency. On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Monte Poole, and Dalton Johnson break down the Warriors' new additions as Golden State's roster rounds out to 15. Then, the trio looks around the NBA at other recent moves and how they impact the wild Western Conference, before answering some fan mailbag questions. (02:30) - The Warriors sign Brandon Williams and Georges Niang in free agency (03:30) - Brandon Williams went off against the Warriors last season (07:30) - What will Williams' role in Golden State look like? (10:00) - Can Williams bring something the Warriors don't have? (12:00) - How will Williams hold up on defense? (13:00) - What are the Warriors getting with Niang? (19:15) - Other recent NBA moves (19:30) - Klay Thompson is taking his talents (and boat) to South Beach after signing with the Miami Heat (24:00) - After LeBron James decided not to go home to Cleveland, the Cavaliers gave James Harden a big three-year extension and traded for Peyton Watson (26:30) - How the Denver Nuggets trading Watson to the Cavs and signing DeMar DeRozan impacts the Warriors and the Western Conference (31:00) - Is the Eastern Conference stronger than the West? (37:00) - Dubs Talk mailbag (37:15) - Where does Will Richard factor into this upcoming season? (41:30) - Bonta, Monte, and Dalton's thoughts on Williams and Niang's fit with the Warriors? (46:30) - Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski making a leap this season also could be counted as an addition that is not being talked about Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"You look like you're bout that gas." Zaslow tells us a story from the early days of fantasy football that reminds us 9/11 took place in 2001. Trysta also tells us about a fantasy league she is in that was founded in 1976 and sounds awful. Chris tells us everything that everybody knows about Zaslow, Mike Ryan eats one meal a day, Zaslow tells us where he would meet with sex workers if he were a billionaire, and we break down video of two police officers using Uber to catch a criminal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Big Shot Bob's birthday, and the fellas are treating themselves to a full plate of NBA offseason news before diving into some early football talk. Robert Horry turns 56 and gets the royal treatment from Rob and Harp right out of the gate, then the crew steps around the Enes Kanter WNBA drama entirely (on purpose) and gets into real basketball: the Wemby-Jokic showdown at the FIBA World Cup, James Harden's new deal pushing him toward the $500 million club, and whether a ring even matters at this point in his career.   From there it's a run through NBA free agency - Klay Thompson heading to Miami and immediately getting into it with people on Instagram, DeMar DeRozan's veteran-minimum move to Denver, and the five-team trade that sent Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Dennis Schroder to yet another team. Rob and Harp also break down ESPN's early East and West power rankings and argue about where Houston, Denver and the Hawks really stand heading into the season.   Football gets its turn too. Deshaun Watson is Cleveland's Week 1 starter, but he's not exactly getting a warm welcome from Browns fans - the guys dig into why, and Robert shares what it's like handling a hostile crowd as a pro. There's also a wild new ruling letting former NFL players return to college football, a debate the guys can't fully agree on, plus a Big Shot of the Week that'll actually make you feel good about people. They close it out old school with a Shootaround battle covering birds, cities, banners and number one picks.   00:00  Rob Horry's 56th Birthday Kickoff 03:12  Addressing (and Skipping) the Enes Kanter Talk 04:38  FIBA World Cup: Wemby vs. Jokic 08:52  James Harden's New Deal & the $500M Club 16:02  Klay Thompson Signs With the Miami Heat 20:15  Nuggets Sign DeMar DeRozan 21:40  Five-Team Trade: Peyton Watson to Cleveland 24:35  ESPN's Early Western Conference Power Rankings 27:03  ESPN's Early Eastern Conference Power Rankings 32:08  Deshaun Watson Named Browns QB1 39:20  New Ruling Lets NFL Players Return to College Ball 45:02  Week Zero Picks: North Carolina vs. TCU 47:35  Big Shot of the Week: Rebuilding a Stolen Bakery Stand 48:33  Shootaround: Teams Not Named After a City 50:35  Shootaround: National Champs of the Last 25 Years 53:03  Shootaround: Teams Named After Birds 54:35  Shootaround: Franchises With Multiple Championships 57:22  Shootaround Finale & Birthday Sign-Off

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The college football season is right around the corner, and it's time to make some predictions we're sure to be mocked for when the dust settles . The first two seasons since the Great Realignment and the expansion of the College Football Playoff have shown us that what we think we know before a season will be irrelevant by the time the dust settles.
We've seen the miraculous rise of a powerhouse (Indiana), the dramatic fall of others (Penn State, Clemson), and it's anybody's guess what is to come over the next four months. Check out Episode #623 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy handing out preseason predictions for the 2026 college football season #FSPSTYLE  **Full Sport Press Episode #623 Breakdown**00:00-Intro8:30- Weezy's Yellow Box of Cereal Award: Julian Newman11:50- 1st Half Intro12:40-Clippers investigation shut down by NBA17:15- Lakers sold for $12 billion21:10- James Harden signs extension with Cavs27:30- FSP HALFTIME- ICYMI- Is an MVP More Valuable Than Winning A Championship Debat33:40- 2nd Half: 2026 College Football Season Preview Show

Les Gets delivered one of the wildest World Cup weekends of the season. Max Alran claimed his first Elite World Cup win, Hattie Harden took the women's victory, and the weekend ended with absolute chaos as fans rushed into the finish area. Theo Erlangsen joins Andrew Neethling to break down all the biggest stories from Les Gets — the racing, standout performances, crashes, the atmosphere, and what these results mean as the World Cup season heads towards its final rounds. Another wild one from Les Gets. Episode Presented by Monster Energy

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Cavs from during the past week by The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys discuss the addition of Peyton Watson, and whether Watson changes this team's overall outlook. Plus, thoughts on James Harden's new three-year, $90 million extension.

Steve Hartman and Veejay Huskey start off the show discussing Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, and why the Browns should go to Sanders after Watsons comments. Veejay gives his hottest takes of the 2026 NFL season then Steve brings up Jeanie Buss having her governship taken away from her and why this is a battle she will fight for and can win. The guys also discuss James Harden signing a 3-year $97M deal at 37 years old and why he's not worth even close to that at this point in his career. He will become the third player to earn $500M in his career. Steve and Veejay discuss the economics of sports and how NFL players are now going back to college to play another year of College Football before going back to the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Cavs from during the past week by The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys discuss the addition of Peyton Watson, and whether Watson changes this team's overall outlook. Plus, thoughts on James Harden's new three-year, $90 million extension.

The Sixers added Tommy Balcetis to their front office, a former Nuggets GM. We talk about that addition, James Harden's new contract, the upcoming Boston Celtics playoffs rewatch, what our optimal stat leaders would be for this year, and whether Nick Nurse's seat is hot.Thanks to Lydia Hope Victor for joining Mike to discuss her new zine, Girls Will Shoot Hoops, which highlights the 1979 Philadelphia Fox team. Check her work out here! Sign up for Bark In The Park 2026 here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/barkGet your free NBA League Pass trial for the Celtics rewatch here. Or you can try here!The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft KingsGet 20% off any Body Bio order with the code in the podcast.LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged.Become a MortgageCS Ricky VIP at mortgagecs.com/rickySurfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky

Nate and Danny can finally sum up the offseasons for the Nuggets and Cavs, improbably through a trade with each other! We put the Peyton Watson deal into context for both teams and give them offseason grades, while also discussing DeMar DeRozan to the Nuggets. We also break down Klay Thompson's fit in Miami and whether they should have prioritized him over DeRozan or Bradley Beal. 0:00 Denver Nuggets offseason grade — Peyton Watson sign-and-trade, DeMar DeRozan signing, Nikola Jokić's future 32:29 Cleveland Cavaliers offseason grade — James Harden contract, Peyton Watson acquisition 46:46 Klay Thompson to the Miami Heat 51:11 LA Clippers' side of the Peyton Watson trade and Max Strus acquisition 53:48 Minnesota Timberwolves ownership sale 57:37 Lakers ownership update 59:36 Jalen Duren–Detroit Pistons contract negotiations 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.

On this Friday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox recaps the two preseason games last night with Fernando Mendoza having a pick six as a highlight. Plus, Jonas discusses Joe Burrow getting fired up because it is now or never for his team, Jalen Hurts and AJ Browns reunion, we have a James Harden edition of ICYMI, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Dave McMenamin to break down the multiteam trade between the Cavs, Nuggets and Clippers highlighted by Cleveland getting Peyton Watson, Max Strus going to LA and Denver getting picks. The guys discuss what this means for each team in the deal including reaction to James Harden's extension. Next, the guys tackle all of the drama surrounding the Lakers' ownership from Jeanie Buss to Mark Walters. Finally, how will this impact the current team and Luka Doncic's future in LA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday! No Common Man again today. Timmy co-hosts with Jen for the first two hours, and his back is thrown out. We're mad that pro players keep trying to come back to college sports. Jake Diebler adds the 15th player to the roster for Buckeye Basketball, and we break it down. It's Go to Jail Friday and Music Appreciation Friday. Michigan is partnering with Meijer and Timmy can no longer go there now. James Harden is staying in Cleveland, and there have been scuffles at Bengals practices. Dom is in! He co-hosts with Timmy for the final hour of the show. We talk about his retirement, watching High School football games, and his thoughts on Ohio State football this season.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Ja’Marr Chase on protecting Burrow, Kyler Murray can’t see, Browns QB competition not over, NFL players can return to play in College, James Hardens signs $97M contract and BIG3 Week 10! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Ja’Marr Chase spoke about protecting his QB03:31 - Caleb Williams crossing public street to get to practice in Cincinnati10:00 - Vikings HC says Kyler Murray admitted he couldn’t see over O-Line23:18 - Mary Kay Cabot says the Browns QB competition isn’t over yet31:33 - Door opens for NFL Players to return to college45:43 - James Harden signs three year $97m contract with the Cavaliers51:31 - BIG3 Week 1056:11 - Q & Ayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isaac and Suke are in and the guys are talking about James Harden's new contract in Cleveland and wonder if you would actually want him on your team. Later, the guys talk about the newest college football coach who got a contract extension. In the news, the club, and much more!

Ken and Anthony break down James Harden's three-year, $97 million extension with the Cavs, arguing the "check-down king" haters have it backwards, since Harden's advanced numbers last season actually outpaced peers making $50 million. They also needle Browns fans who flip-flopped on missing Darius Garland, then pivot the segment's tail end to a quick, more measured take on Shedeur Sanders' operational game.

August 21, 2026 Hour 2. Trent explains Venmo to Mark! Magic Numbers are 8 & 19, we talk the best 19's to ever play. A debate over James Harden and Yzerman or Sakic.

This date in history, Joe Burrow ramps up the urgency, Quick Hitters: Cavs re-sign James Harden & Alabama-Tennessee's new uniform matchup, Cam Calhoun loses his black stripe, OU extends Brent Venables, previewing the HSFB season with Ryan Baker and AJ Hawk closes out our week.

Nick and Jonathan talk about James Harden's new contract with the Cavaliers and whether or not they think the team has overpaid the veteran.

Nick and Jonathan are joined by Steve Tasker, Bills legend and the co-host of "One Bills Live" on WGR 550. Then, they react to his thoughts on the Browns quarterback battle, and they question if James Harden's new deal will age well.

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon are back in the studio together and they kick it off talking about Raiders rookie Quarterback Fernando Mendoza's performance tonight, James Harden is making his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the latest Lakers stakeholder who is refusing to sell away to the new owners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon are back in the studio together and they kick it off talking about Raiders rookie Quarterback Fernando Mendoza's performance tonight, James Harden is making his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the dissect the Detroit Lions performance so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon talk about the 2nd fastest player to get to 2,000 strikeouts in his MLB career, and they react to the way ESPN and the WNBA has promoted Angel Reese' "perfect" night contributing to the latest Atlanta Dream victory! Plus, James Harden is heading back to the Cleveland Cavaliers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys discuss the WNBA, a five-team trade that sends Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, James Harden's new contract, DeMar DeRozan potentially signing with the Denver Nuggets, Victor Wembanyama becoming the captain of the French national team, NBA 2K27's new features and more.

Jake & Ben Full Show from August 20, 2026 Hour 1 The University of Utah is SUING Former Tight Ends Coach Freddie Whittingham Top 3 Stories: What are the Denver Nuggets Doing? BYU Big Man Keiba Keita Entering Transfer Portal. Doctors are Petitioning to Stop Monster's Partnership with Big 12.  Jazz Might Have Some Brutal Losses as a Young, Inconsistent Team Hour 2 The Cavaliers just traded for Peyton Watson and extended James Harden. Cleveland is going All-In.  The University of Utah needs to turn the page and move on from the Whittingham family.  Why would Cleveland Extend James Harden After he Lost Them the ECF? Hour 3 Utah Jazz Legend Thurl Bailey talks Offseason Moves & Expectations for This Year's Squad Replies Against Humanity: A New Game Segment from Jake & Ben Audio Vault: 6 Year Anniversary of Nick Castellanos Hitting a Line Drive into Deep Left Field Hour 4 Live at 5 - Utah Suing Freddie Whittingham is a Bad Look for Everybody Involved Will the Clippers Ever Be Punished For Kawhi Leonard? Redacted  

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Dave McMenamin to break down the multiteam trade between the Cavs, Nuggets and Clippers highlighted by Cleveland getting Peyton Watson, Max Strus going to LA and Denver getting picks. The guys discuss what this means for each team in the deal including reaction to James Harden's extension. Next, the guys tackle all of the drama surrounding the Lakers' ownership from Jeanie Buss to Mark Walters. Finally, how will this impact the current team and Luka Doncic's future in LA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stugotz and Company discuss the importance of coaching. Stugotz and Company talk about the quietest move that may have the biggest impact on this coming NFL season. Stu and the guys partake in a round of "Think About It Thursday". Plus, Stu gives his thoughts on the James Harden deal with Cavs. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:03:00 Cavs making movesJames Harden signs his contractPeyton Watson trade00:14:00 CFB eligibility saga01:02:00 CFB news and notesmost overrated/underated teams post 2004Big 12 is looking for a director of partnerships01:17:00 Cam Boozer pickup highlights01:19:00 Olivia Miles is incredible

En este episodio, hablamos del cambio que envía a Payton Watson a los Cavaliers donde los Nuggets no reciben nada de inmediato y nos vamos a fondo con los Houston Rockets analizando su offseason, hacemos trivia y un draft de ese equipo y mucho más. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

In hour one, reaction to a physical joint practice between the Dolphins and Giants. James Harden gets PAID. Plus, Chris Perkins joins the show for his takeaways from the Fins joint practice.

Isaac and Suke are in discussing a law that Suke broke while driving in to work and then discuss the weather in Hawaii. James Harden signed a huge deal to stay with the Cavs and Isaac and Suke discuss his career and if he was on the Blazers would he be the best Blazer of all time? Later, the guys discuss what the coolest moment would be as a father with their son in sports.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stugotz and Company discuss the importance of coaching. Stugotz and Company talk about the quietest move that may have the biggest impact on this coming NFL season. Stu and the guys partake in a round of "Think About It Thursday". Plus, Stu gives his thoughts on the James Harden deal with Cavs. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Dolphins get after it with the Giants in joint practice as we bring you live updates and react to a dominant showing from New York! Tobin sits down with UFC Heavyweight and former FIU linebacker Anthony Wint ahead of his upcoming fight, while Leroy recants his stance on the Dolphins' starters getting reps. We debate which NFL divisions are on top, Bam Adebayo flirts with DeMar DeRozan, the Mixed Bag gets furry, and Goosies or No Goosies spirals into a heated debate over Jacob Rodriguez. Plus, Tobin loses it over James Harden's new deal and a massive argument breaks out over Kadyn Proctor vs. Reuben Bain!

James Harden agrees on a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Tobin is beside himself! Then a heated argument ensues between Tobin, Leroy and Brittney about Kadyn Proctor and Rueben Bain!

Nick and Jonathan begin today's show discussing the Peyton Watson trade and James Harden getting a 3 year extension.

Nick and Jonathan are joined by Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. Then, they react to the Cavs trade for Peyton Watson and extension with James Harden.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin break down the Cavs recent moves, and they debate if the Browns quarterback competition has been fair. Then, they react to sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.

Fear the 'Fro is back again, as the Cavs have agreed to terms with James Harden on a 3-year, $97 million dollar deal.  Bob Schmidt is joined by Adam Auslund, as he breaks down the deal, and then talks about the departure of Max Strus.

Ken and Lima admit they are getting paranoid that James Harden still has not put pen to paper on his new deal, wondering aloud whether the delay signals something more than routine offseason logistics. They tie the holdup to the Cavs' broader roster gridlock, from the Peyton Watson versus Jonathan Kuminga trade decision to how much cap flexibility Cleveland actually has, and argue no team should hesitate to offer the 37-year-old a ring-chasing discount. Ken closes by calling a Harden departure a potential franchise disaster that would instantly shift the conversation to Koby Altman's job security, before a lighter tangent early in the segment about the hosts' old school principals.

Ken and Lima wrap up their James Harden worries, agreeing a Harden departure would be an unfair but real disaster for Kobe Altman's image given how far Darius Garland sentiment has shifted since the trade. They then dig into the Shedeur Sanders versus Deshaun Watson debate, pushing back on the idea that Watson's in game arm numbness signals injury risk while noting Shedeur made the more exciting throws in game one. Ken argues repeatedly that the real deciding factors, huddle command, film study, meeting room performance, are happening in places the media and fans simply are not privy to, making public confidence in either QB's chances premature.

Ken and Anthony examine the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, focusing on reports of Watson's arm numbness during the preseason. They also discuss a major drug bust at Penn State and analyze the record-breaking valuation of the Los Angeles Lakers. 01:23 - Harden and Cavs Future 04:47 - Watson and Sanders Battle 15:10 - Penn State Drug Scandal 21:47 - Evaluating the Browns Offense 30:42 - MLB and Lakers News

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima examine the Nielsen Fandom Index rankings, where the Cleveland Browns landed at number ten. They analyze whether Deshaun Watson's polarizing tenure has impacted the fanbase's engagement compared to other NFL markets. The discussion also covers Shedeur Sanders' potential role and concerns regarding James Harden's unsigned status with the Cavaliers. 03:00 - Duck Hunt Or Duck Hunter 08:19 - Shedeur Sanders Practice Reports 12:30 - Training Camp Roster Battles 19:15 - Deshaun Watson Availability Debate 23:30 - Nielsen NFL Fandom Index 28:10 - Shedeur Sanders Fan Base 38:21 - James Harden Signing Limbo

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the highs and lows from his extended two-week vacation in Spain, what the addition of pass rushing specialist Von Miller means for the Dallas Cowboys season-long outlook, whether it's fair to say that Jayden Daniels has completely botched his plea with LSU not to allow another player to wear the jersey number he won his Heisman Trophy in, and how the recently-retired Russell Westbrook compares to guys like Allen Iverson, James Harden and Steph Curry. #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.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima run through their "Lima Likes" segment, praising the Browns' wide receiver play in the preseason opener despite the lopsided score, with Denzel Boston and Jerry Judy both flashing and rookie KC Concepcion turning heads with 72 all-purpose yards and a touchdown. They pivot to other Cleveland sports news, noting the Guardians joined the Yankees and Red Sox in the 10,000-win club even amid a rough offensive stretch, and break down the Cavaliers' offseason move sending Dennis Schroder out for Terance Mann while they await word on a possible James Harden trade.

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