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Ike Reese and Spike Eskin break down the 76ers' acquisition of guard Labaron Philon Jr., comparing his skillset to Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain.

The WIP Morning Team breaks down the impact new Sixers guard Labaron Philon Jr. will have and in what ways he will replace what they had with Jared McCain. They also discuss the transition from Daryl Morey to Mike Gansey and take calls on the Phillies big come from behind win from last night.

In the 8am hour, the WIP Morning Team celebrates a massive Phillies comeback win while debating if the team has more heart than critics realize. They analyze the 76ers' draft selection of Labaron Philon Jr. and the decision to move Jared McCain. Discussions also cover Orion Kerkering's bullpen struggles and the potential long-term threat of an MLB salary cap. 01:54 - Phillies Thrilling Comeback 05:26 - Phillies Heart Debate 08:35 - Jalen Hurts Argument 12:05 - Bullpen Evaluation Discussion 17:56 - Sixers Draft 24:28 - Reliever Roles Debate 31:49 - MLB Salary Cap 46:48 - Mike Gansey Audio 51:33 - Trea Turner Critique

The WIP Morning Team continues to relive the thrilling 14-9 Phillies victory last night over the Nationals and then grades Mike Gansey's first ever draft pick as President of Basketball Operations for the Sixers. Is it ridiculous for the Sixers to trade Jared McCain in-season and then turn around a draft a similar sized guard four months later?

Making athletes work harder is one thing. Making athletes better is something else entirely — and Rustin Dodd draws that line clearly in this episode.In part two of JP Nerbun's conversation with Rustin Dodd and Elise Devlin of The Athletic's Peak section, the discussion moves from habits and rituals into the heart of transformational coaching. Elise covers Dan Quinn's player PowerPoint presentations, Lisa Bluder's deep-dive into understanding Caitlin Clark, and what Tara Vanderveer's lasting player relationships reveal about the longevity of great coaching. Rustin breaks down the energy cost of being a coach and why the coaches who last build support systems around themselves. The episode closes with John Harbaugh's accountability frame and why "shoot the ball" might be the most important thing a coach can say.For coaches who want to understand what separates the ones athletes call ten years later from the ones they just remember.Chapters(00:00) Intro: Studying Great Coaches(01:30) The Best Part of the Job(03:09) The Common Trait of Great Leaders(06:54) Getting to Know Your Players(10:10) Tough Conversations and Real Relationships(12:00) Who Would You Want to Be Coached By(13:57) Tom Izzo and the Power of Intensity(15:07) Who Would You Want as a Teammate(18:40) Jared McCain and the Inner Game of Tennis(19:47) The Origin of Executive Coaching(21:15) Sports and Business Culture Feed Each Other(22:25) What Coaches Do to Be at Their Best(24:09) Ownership as a Leadership Skill(24:56) Who Would You Invite to Dinner(29:36) Final Advice: Curiosity and Optimism(31:23) Shoot the Ball: Trust as a Coaching MetaphorTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to the episode's most actionable ideas."Being a coach that can get your players to work harder is easier than being a coach that can make them better. At the most basic level, it's giving people confidence."— Rustin Dodd"When you are losing a lot of energy and you have not a lot left, take what you do have left and give it to other people and it'll come back to you multiplied."— Elise Devlin"There's no better feeling than when your coach yells shoot it. I think about that as a metaphor — it's some level of trust, putting confidence in the person."— Rustin Dodd2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: Think about a player you know well enough to coach hard — and one you don't. What would it take to close that gap this week?Q2: When did you last own a bad day in front of your team? What did that cost you — and what did it build?1 Resource to Go DeeperThe Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy GallweyThe origin text for the entire executive coaching industry — referenced in this episode as foundational reading for understanding the inner life of an athlete. Jared McCain reads it. Steve Kerr coaches from it.Available on AmazonKey TakeawaysMaking Athletes Better Is Different from Making Them Work HarderThe Deeper You Know Your Athletes, the Better You Can Lead ThemTough Conversations Only Land When the Relationship Is RealCoaches Need a Support System TooOwnership Is a Leadership SkillCuriosity Is a Long-Term Coaching PracticeGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach — community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.

Send us Fan MailIn this massive episode, we are joined by the hobby heavyweight Jono Michaels—admin of Sports Cards Addicts Australia, the man behind Mailman Breaks, and co-founder of the highly anticipated Ultimate Sports Collectors Convention.Jono walks us through his incredible journey in the hobby, from waking up at 6 a.m. for mid-'90s card shows to a life-changing poker run in Vegas that brought him back into the game with iconic 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookies.We dive deep into the changing landscape of modern collecting:The High-End Boom: Why sports cards are now recognized as elite, blue-chip alternative assets championed by the likes of Kevin O'Leary and Gary Vee.The TCG Takeover Debate: The feedback that sparked Jono to co-create an all-sports card show in Melbourne to separate the sports grails from Pokémon and One Piece.Clutch Repacks Launch: An exclusive inside look at his brand-new tiered repack project breaking formats wide open.Market Predictions & Speculation: Why Steph Curry is still criminally undervalued compared to LeBron and Kobe, thoughts on prospects like Jared McCain and Cole Swider, and a preview of Jono's upcoming trip to the US National in Chicago.Grab a cold drink and join us for an hour and a half of pure hobby talk, high-end sales breakdowns, and trading card strategy!Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 290 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: Mogging on the internet, Gen-Z and larping, Heart transplant christmas movie, Organ switch stories, 23 & Me alien theory, Most perfect neighbourhood, Aliens disguised as humans, UFO's following planes, Pokemon as aliens, Hell on earth, Orphues afterlife story, Euphoria christianity theory, Tragic love stories, Rue last supper theory, Euphoria cow reincarnation theory, Tarantino references in euphoria, Backrooms mary mom theory, Backrooms pirate clarke theory, Doritos commercial mandela effect, Different timeline theory, Reddit lamp story, 7 minutes after death theory, Modern logos in society, Different back rooms in dreams, Youtubers making movies, Jared Mccain comeback story, Pokemon cards being a status symbol, Nostalgic toys and much more! -Sign up for your $1 per month trial at https://www.shopify.com/jumpers  -Get your free online visit at https://www.hims.com/jumpers -Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/wh9pmopc #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Follow the podcast: @JumpersPodcast Follow Carlos: @CarlosJuico Follow Gavin: @GavinRutaa Check out the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/JumpersJumpYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil discuss the San Antonio Spurs' victory in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, what went right and wrong for both the Spurs and Thunder in the series, what the future does and doesn't hold for the Thunder, the Orlando Magic hiring Sean Sweeney as their new head coach, and the new lottery reform proposal that passed last week.  00:00 Intro 1:23 Game 7 29:15 OKC's future 1:00:20 Sean Sweeney hired and lottery reform Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA Games for May 30, 2026 by Tony T. San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder Start Time: 8:00 PM ET TV Network: NBC / Peacock Injuries: San Antonio has a clean injury report. Mitchell is questionable for OKC. San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs enter Game 7 after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 in Game 6. San Antonio is listed at 62-20 overall and 32-8 at home. The Spurs shot 46.6% from the field and 36.6% from three-point range. Their opponent, Oklahoma City, shot 37.2% overall and 25.0% from three-point range. Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists. Dylan Harper added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 15 points, 1 rebound and 4 assists. Jared McCain added 13 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists.

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The Knicks are in the Finals, some are saying it makes them feel better about the Sixers. Does it for us? Jared McCain starts a Western Conference Finals game and Wemby sends his goons after him. And we give our final grades for Justin Edwards, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookBriggs Auction is the official auction of The Ricky at briggsauction.comLL 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

In the thrid hour of today's show the guys are joined by Sam Amick of the Athletic to speak about the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama, and Jared McCain. They go around the MLB with the standings shaking up last night in the American League. They end the hour off with Streaking and What's Hot and What's Not.

Nick Kostos opens Wednesday's show with his thoughts on the Thunder's Game 5 win over the Spurs, and reacts to Victor Wembanyama's weird game last night. Plus, Nick goes off on Daryl Morey for allowing the Thunder to acquiring Jared McCain, and Danny Parkins joins the show!

Nick Kostos reacts to Jared McCain's Game 5 performance and goes off on Daryl Morey for allowing this to happen.

(0:00) Thunder beat Spurs, take 3-2 series lead (26:26) Lamar Jackson participates in OTAs, Will Patrick Mahomes start Week 1? (41:04) Jared McCain sounds off on fouls at end of Game 5 (47:44) Nick's Tiers, Spurs still the better team? (01:05:20) Hank Azaria joins (01:19:04) Victor Wembanyama skips post-game media (01:25:41) Packed Stats, All faith restored in Thunder? (01:48:33) Mahomes expectations, Make-or-break year for Lamar Jackson? (01:57:54) Have the Thunder figured out how to stop Wemby? (02:07:42) Knicks deserve to be Finals favorites?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris starts the show by telling us both Spurs and Thunder fan bases are mad at him and how it happened. Chris says Wemby has to be better and it should be impossible for him to go 4-15, how the OKC big men have defended him, and Jared McCain's breakout game (3:00). CP The Fanchise from KnicksFanTV.com joins the show on Zoom to talk about the Knicks making the Finals, how it happened, the team flying him and other fans and influencers to Cleveland for Game 4, why the team has come together so well during the playoffs and much more (49:15). Cardinals/Brewers had some controversy (1:19:26) and Jock Landale was upset about his trade (1:30:56).Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: CP The FanchiseTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what went wrong for the San Antonio Spurs in their Game 5 loss to Oklahoma City, how Jared McCain has sparked the Thunder while MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has mostly struggled, why the officiating is still such a big talking point any time we watch OKC, whether Jalen Brunson or Patrick Ewing is the greatest player in New York Knicks franchise history, and why Jaylen Brown appears to be following in the footsteps of guys like Kobe Bryant and Kyrie Irving. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hour 4 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Spurs-Thunder Game 5; OKC takes 3-2 lead Sports Roulette: Game times announced for Utah and BYU early season football games + MORE

Shai Gilgeous Alexander & The OKC Thunder's BIG Win SILENCES Gil's Arena as the Gil's Arena Crew react to the OKC Thunder taking Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and give their biggest takeaways from the reigning champs getting 1 win away from back to back trips to the NBA Finals. They break down how Victor Wembanyama deserves more blame for the San Antonio Spurs' losses this series and react to the Alien ducking the media following the Game 5 loss before analyzing how the Thunder's role players like Jared McCain & Alex Caruso are stepping up to save the team in the absences of Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell. Next, they react to the announcement of the NBA's All NBA teams and give their biggest winners and losers from the league's placement of their top 15 players of the season. They then give a post-mortem of the Cleveland Cavaliers following their sweep to the New York Knicks and break down what went wrong for the Cavs as they went out sorry, debating if the team should blow it up after James Harden & Donovan Mitchell proved they do not have enough juice to overcome the best in the East. PLEASE give us a LIKE & SUBSCRIBE if you enjoy the show!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Swaggy P, Brandon Jennings, Skip Bayless & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena premieres every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:57 SGA & The Thunder Silence The Spurs 0:06:17 Chet Finally Shows Up Against Wemby 0:48:05 Reacting To The All NBA Teams 1:20:52 Jalen Duren Earns A Super Max 1:40:58 LeBron Misses Out On All NBA Team 1:54:54 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan, Cone, and Alex link up to discuss OKC's Game 5 victory and more: Jared McCain in the starting lineup Chet finally being aggressive Hartenstein defending Wemby SGA battling through the physicality The Carushow! Can Caruso win WCFMVP? Steady hand of Cason Wallace Kenrich coming up big in his minutes And more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 6am hour, Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie breakdown the Phillies' performance following a late-night win and discuss the team's prospects under manager Don Mattingly. They also dive into a heated debate regarding Victor Wembanyama's potential and react to the news of Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith being arrested for speeding. 01:50 - Phillies Success Under Mattingly 07:22 - Long-Term Phillies Season Outlook 12:33 - Trusting Phillies Bats and Depth 17:23 - Wembanyama Versus Michael Jordan Debate 25:34 - Knicks Dominance and Jalen Brunson 32:00 - Nolan Smith Speeding Arrest Reaction 38:31 - Brandon Marsh Injury and Contest

KALSHI: Download the Kalshi app and use code PHILLYTAKE to get ten dollars when you trade ten. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY: Check out their flexible curriculum and program offerings at https://bit.ly/4owKKJJ The Thunder defeat the Spurs 127-114 in Game 5. The Thunder lead the series 3-2. San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Postgame Live Show (2025-26) - NBA Playoffs Conference Finals - Game 5 #Spurs #Thunder #NBA #NBAPlayoffs FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://linktr.ee/phillytakewithrb CHECK OUT THE NEW MERCH: https://phillytakewithrb.com/ Philly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2Aqp Venmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrb CashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrb Subscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1Gw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio react to Chris Simms ranking Jalen Hurts 21st among NFL quarterbacks, leading to a deep dive into the performance and timing issues of the Eagles offense. They also lament the Jared McCain trade as the rookie thrives with the Thunder and preview Cristopher Sanchez's historic record attempt for the Phillies.

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio analyze Chris Simms' ranking of Jalen Hurts as the 21st-best quarterback in the NFL. They explore whether the ranking is justified based on last season's tape while discussing the importance of timing and trust in the new offense. A caller joins to debate if coaching or receiver dynamics played a larger role in the quarterback's struggles. 01:05 - Andre 3000 and Hair Banter 04:18 - Hurts Ranked 21st by Simms 10:23 - Simms Breaks Down Hurts Tape 21:12 - Caller Debates Hurts Regression 29:02 - Jared McCain's Thunder Success

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas criticize Daryl Morey for trading Jared McCain to the Thunder as the young player excels in the playoffs. They also dissect Chris Simms' controversial quarterback rankings and discuss if DeVonta Smith has the potential to become a true number-one receiver for the Eagles. 01:22 - Sanchez Record Chase 04:06 - Jared McCain Trade 07:40 - Jalen Hurts Rankings 12:21 - DeVonta Smith Potential 14:30 - Listener Feedback

In this episode, I breakdown how the Knicks dominate their way to the Finals, a place they haven't been since 1999. I also talk whats next for the Cavs after another disappointing end to their season, All-NBA teams, Jared McCain helping the Thunder take a 3-2 lead in the WCF, Joe Mazzulla and so much more! 0:00 Knicks advance to the NBA Finals 30:59 What's Next for the Cavs? 1:05:46 Thunder take 3-2 lead in WCF 1:15:29 Let's talk about Scottie Barnes 1:20:31 Joe Mazzulla wins COY Click here to Subscribe! www.youtube.com/user/jalenhunter7…ub_confirmation=1 Social Media: IG: www.instagram.com/the_unpopular_pod/ Twitter: twitter.com/imsayinthou FB: www.facebook.com/TheUnpopularPodcast1 Podcast Store: teespring.com/stores/the-unpopular-podcast?page=1 Promotion Request: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…wform?usp=sf_link THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!!! #sports #podcast #sportspodcast #Celtics #Shai #2026 #KD #MVP #MMA #Alien #Boston #JoeMazzulla #AllDefensive #SanAntonio #Toronto #JalenBrunson #AllNBA #COY #KAT #Spurs #Philly #WCF #Knicks #ECF #Thunder #Cleveland #NewYork #Wemby #StanleyCupPlayoffs #NHL

Jared McCain wasn't good enough to play for the Sixers, but he's a starter on the Thunder?! Was Wemby too tired for Game 5? How did Mike Brown get ZERO votes for Coach of the Year? Despite the rhetoric, the Enhanced Games were actually pretty cool. Should the NFL take action against Josh Jacobs sooner rather than later? Outrage over Jaxson Dart, but not Josh Jacobs, that's crazy! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Ravis is joined by Mark Rodger and Cale Gundy to recap the Thunder’s Game 5 win over the Spurs. Do you have a problem with Wemby not talking to the media after the game? Did he order a hit on Jared McCain? Do the Thunder need to get healthy if they face the Knicks in the Finals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy recap the Thunder's Game 5 win over the Spurs. Does the broadcast team favor Wembanyama and the Spurs? Is it a conspiracy to protect the future face of the league? Should the Thunder consider trading J-Dub? Do you have a problem with Jared McCain's minutes and shot total?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00-21:21) Are the Phillies a likeable team? Which team in Philadelphia is the most likeable? (21:21-33:18) Jared McCain trade looks even worse after Game Five. Flus, Debate Day continues!(33:18-41:43) Today's Headlines with Connor ThomasPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle slam Spurs star Victor Webanyama for his brutal Game #5 performance, which saw the young superstar shoot 4/15 from the field in the Spurs blowout loss. Plus, how much criticism does the alien deserve for blowing off the media after the game, and allegedly directing a dirty play on Jared McCain.

Brad Copeland takes your calls and recaps the Knicks sweeping the Cavaliers. Are a reliance on analytics part of the problem? What letter grade would you give Mark Daignault through 4 games of this series? Do you have a problem with the way Jared McCain is playing? The answer to a question you didn’t know you wanted answered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jody Mac and Buzz assess the end of Don Mattingly's honeymoon phase as the Phillies struggle offensively. They debate the impact of former Philadelphia players finding success elsewhere, specifically Jared McCain and Carter Hart. The discussion also covers Jody's legendary career and concerns over the evolving NFL schedule. 01:50 - Mattingly Honeymoon Phase Over 07:10 - Phillies Home Field Struggles 12:15 - Memorial Day Shore Traffic 24:50 - Mattingly Managing Style Debated 32:30 - Phillies Bullpen Expectations 39:15 - Former Philadelphia Sports Champions 45:00 - Trading Jared McCain Regrets 51:45 - Jody's Career In Radio 57:15 - Small Market Star Narrative 01:05:30 - Shaking Up Phillies Lineup 01:11:45 - Dave Uram Phillies Report 01:18:15 - Bryce Harper Roster Power 01:31:00 - Mike Trout Homecoming Debate 01:36:30 - Aaron Nola Contract Woes 01:42:45 - Will Smith Hall Potential 01:48:40 - Jody's Most Memorable Interview 01:57:00 - MLB Holiday Scheduling Issues 02:14:00 - NFL Sunday Tradition Erosion 02:34:45 - Sports Betting In Vegas 02:47:05 - Jake Elliott Kicking Issues

Ric Bucher checks in from Athens, Greece, where the EuroLeague Final Four is giving him a global view of basketball — while the NBA Conference Finals reveal what truly separates contenders from pretenders. Ric breaks down why the Thunder-Spurs matchup is exposing the value of roster construction, coaching adjustments and Victor Wembanyama's accelerated greatness, while the Knicks-Cavs series shows the weakness of the Eastern Conference.Ric also pushes back on the growing obsession with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's foul-drawing, explains why playoff stars must master emotional discipline, and makes the case that Wembanyama already belongs in the rare category of athletes wired like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Plus: why Stephen A. Smith's clash with Jaylen Brown crossed from media criticism into using ESPN's platform as a weapon.Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:33 Ric from Athens + Coachable release 1:53 NBA playoffs through a global basketball lens 2:27 Why Thunder-Spurs reveals everything about roster building 3:26 Sam Presti, Mark Daigneault and Jared McCain's impact 5:04 What Wembanyama and the Spurs are learning 5:34 Why the East looks like the “Leastern Conference” 6:36 The SGA foul-drawing debate 8:06 Media bias, Wemby vs. SGA and player personality 9:03 Why Anthony Edwards and playoff stars must conserve emotion 11:39 Emotional discipline in NBA playoff basketball 15:21 Steph Curry, LeBron James and championship-level focus 17:26 Why Victor Wembanyama may already be “one of those ones” 20:12 How playoff losses linger — Thunder-Spurs Game 1 fallout 21:49 Stephen A. Smith vs. Jaylen Brown 22:36 Why Ric says ESPN crossed a dangerous media line 24:59 OutroHashtags: #OnTheBall #RicBucher #NBAPlayoffs #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #SGA #Thunder #Spurs #Knicks #Cavs #AnthonyEdwards #StephenASmith #JaylenBrown #ESPN #BasketballPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared McCain is playing a lot for the Thunder, including a 24 point performance in OKC's Game 3 win. We talk about how McCain looks and rehash the trade, give out grades for almost all of the current Sixers, and talk about the report that Jameer Nelson is an internal candidate for the Sixers open President of Basketball Operations position. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Get 20% off any Body Bio order with the code in the podcast. Anthony Degli Obizzi is the official Financial Planner of The Ricky, text RICKY to 484-471-4873 to set up a conversation LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged. Surfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky.

Drake dropped THREE albums at midnight — Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti — broke Spotify records, dissed Kendrick, and revealed his dad has cancer. Instagram launched Instants (a Snapchat clone nobody asked for), Spotify turned into a disco ball for its 20th anniversary, the local Florida pizza girl is helping her pizza place become a hit, a woman exposed her date with Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski, a leaked group chat showed women strategizing on how to bag NFL/NBA players, and Jared McCain is somehow both a TikTok god AND about to win an NBA championship with the Thunder. Plus tier lists, Nuclear Opinions, and your Question of the Day. This is Productive Conversations Podcast.Tap into Episode 744 of  the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube--- Drake Drops 3 Albums in One Day (5:14)Woman from Ian & Kye's Pizza helps local pizza joint get 567k followers on Instagram (12:12)IG Instants (26:26)Spotify new logo (30:30)How to attract nfl and nba players (37:30)Chris Devenski's Date (46:50)Tiers of what guys do on dates (58:00)Jared McCain continues to be a TikTok star as his team is a favorite to win NBA Championship (1:15:00)Question of the day (1:18:15)Nuclear opinion (1:43:29)Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.com Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations  Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations

The Thunder is headed back to the Western Conference Finals for the sixth time in the last 16 seasons. The TBU crew breaks down the series win over the Lakers and dive into the play of Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain throughout the series. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

Spike Eskin and Ike Reese delve into a contentious debate regarding Daryl Morey's tenure as President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. They examine the long-term impact of contracts given to Joel Embiid and Paul George while addressing listener frustration over roster construction and Jared McCain's success.

Spike is again looking at the Jared McCain as he continues to struggle while Daryl Morey could be on the hot seat.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas argue that the 76ers must fire Daryl Morey after watching traded guard Jared McCain thrive with the Thunder. They also analyze reports of Jalen Hurts embracing a new offensive approach under Sean Mannion and discuss the confirmed Eagles-Cowboys Thanksgiving matchup. 01:50 - Fire Daryl Morey 08:34 - Jay Williams Comments 12:36 - McCain Trade Fallout 21:37 - Roster Construction Failures 30:25 - Internal Locker Room Turmoil 38:36 - Sixers Team Ranking 53:38 - Hurts New Offense 59:04 - Troy Aikman Perspective 01:12:00 - NFL Schedule Leaks 01:24:41 - Stretching Embiids Contract 01:33:11 - Sixers Support Debate 01:43:43 - Thanksgiving Game Announced 01:50:55 - Opening Night Rumors 02:07:48 - Brown To Patriots 02:25:01 - Jalen Hurts Growth 02:35:45 - Michkov Exit Interview 02:43:50 - Flyers Offseason Plans 02:59:21 - Phillies Road Trip 03:04:58 - Joe Burrow Rumors 03:14:22 - Social Media Banter

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas argue that the Philadelphia 76ers must fire Daryl Morey following another disappointing playoff exit and a series of questionable personnel moves. They analyze the impact of trading Jared McCain, the state of Joel Embiid's health, and the perceived lack of accountability from owner Josh Harris. Callers join the debate to express their frustration with the franchise's direction and the disconnect between management and the fan base. 01:50 - Eagles Thanksgiving and Phillies News 03:05 - Morey Should Be Fired 08:34 - Front Office Criticisms 13:02 - Maxey on Roster Upgrades 17:07 - Nick Nurse's Role 27:00 - Locker Room Turmoil 36:01 - Holding Josh Harris Accountable 42:40 - Proposed Fan Boycott 51:50 - Wawa Tacos Promo

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas argue that Daryl Morey has become a liability for the 76ers and call for his immediate firing. They review the fallout of the Jared McCain trade, the lack of roster depth compared to the Knicks, and reports of locker room tension involving Joel Embiid. 01:00 - Midday Show opening banter 02:20 - Case for firing Daryl Morey 08:04 - Analyzing the Jared McCain trade 18:05 - Evaluating Nick Nurse and coaching 23:27 - Final thoughts on Sixers management

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas analyze the Philadelphia 76ers' off-season outlook following a disappointing playoff exit. They discuss reports of locker room tension regarding player participation and debate whether Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse should return. They also explore shifting the team's focus toward Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain to build a more cohesive future. 01:34 - Morey and Nurse Future 06:10 - Sixers Locker Room Tension 09:21 - Building Around Maxey and McCain 12:04 - Fan Reaction to Embiid 26:58 - NFL Schedule Release Update

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The WIP Morning Team talks about Jared McCain's postgame shoutout of Philadelphia after scoring 18 points off the bench for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas and discuss the Sixers' lack of bench and Jared McCain's outburst for OKC.

In the 1pm hour, Giglio and Hugh discuss Jared McCain's 18 points in 18 minutes for the OKC Thunder in the playoffs.