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The New York Knicks end a 53-year drought, capturing the NBA championship behind Jalen Brunson's rise and bold front-office moves. Can their wheeling-and-dealing become a league-winning blueprint? The episode spotlights the Knicks' pivotal trades for Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the hiring of Mike Brown, and dramatic Finals comebacks against the San Antonio Spurs. Brunson's dominance and the strategic assembly of a star-heavy roster spark a reexamination of team-building philosophies across the league. Wes Goldberg and Keith Parish debate the futures of the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Milwaukee Bucks after playoff stumbles, spotlighting shifting power dynamics as emerging stars like Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards challenge aging superstars. The conversation also unpacks the league's evolving attitudes toward small guards, the revitalization of the Charlotte Hornets, and the impact of NBA Cup and tanking reforms. Can teams thrive by staying competitive, or is “the middle” still a dead end?   00:00 Knicks' Championship Moves & Jalen Brunson Ascends 14:10 Discussing NBA player trades 19:07 Jokic entering his prime 20:44 Discussing Aaron Gordon's trade potential 30:13 LeBron joining the Hornets? 34:23 Discussing Wimby's effort in All-Star Game 39:18 Discussing changes to tanking rules 42:05 Team building strategies and trades 48:58 Needing a dynamic center 56:30 Critiquing 3-point reliance in playoffs 01:00:24 Building through the draft debate 01:02:57 Clippers' successful team reshuffle   RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Shortcast: Marc Stein reported on his substack that the Nuggets have had interest from around the league in Aaron Gordon but the team is focused on moving on from Christian Braun to pay Peyton Watson. On the latest Mortcast, Jeff talks about how that sort of signals a half-measure and the Nuggets need to pick a direction for the later prime of Jokic's career. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob Ryan goes deep on one of basketball's most underrated topics — Larry Bird's defense. Was he actually good? Bob makes the case that Bird was far better than his reputation suggests, breaking down his three straight All-Defensive Second Team selections, his ability to clamp down situationally late in games, and his most iconic defensive moments including the steal on Isaiah Thomas and a legendary 36-point, 21-rebound clinic against the Lakers. Plus — how Bird accomplished more statistically with the ball in his hands less than almost anyone in NBA history, and why there's still never been another player quite like him. 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Did Analytics Actually Measure Bird's Defense? 1:30 - Bird Was All-Defensive Second Team 3 Years in a Row 2:18 - How Bird Would Lurk & Clamp Down Late in Games 3:08 - The 1984 Finals: Bird's Most Complete Defensive Performance 4:39 - The Famous Steal on Isaiah Thomas 5:32 - "Sit Back and Enjoy the Show" — Bird's 36/21 Game vs. Magic 6:43 - PrizePicks 8:34 - How Would Bird's Defense Hold Up in Today's Game? 9:18 - Bird's Photographic Memory & Basketball IQ 11:33 - The Most Underrated Thing About Bird: Producing Without the Ball 12:34 - Jokic & Dirk Have Larry in Them — But There's Only One Bird 13:01 - Bird's Work Ethic & Making Himself a Defender 14:22 - Outro CLNS Media's preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. Sign up at https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Use Code CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the massive number of viewers Game 3 had in the NBA Finals and Zach points out how great of a place the NBA is in now with all the young talent in the league. Will we ever call Nikola Jokic the best player in the NBA again? Does Victor Wembanyama currently hold the title as best in the league at the age of only 22? How much of Jokic's lack of defense impact his ability to be the best player in the world? We react to the conflicting reports of Jaquan McMillian and the Broncos working towards a contract extension. Will McMillian get a fair shot at being the nickel corner again this season or will Jahdae Barron take over the position in his second season after being a first-round pick? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss if Mason Rudolph would be a better backup quarterback in Denver than Jarrett Stidham. 

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the later prime of Nikola Jokic ahead of his supermax extension in July. Ryan projects Jokic's regular season numbers and overall impact, including his comparison to all-time greats. Ryan discusses what the Nuggets need to do to help Jokic maximize this window. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss how low on the totem pole the Nuggets are as they got embarrassed by Minnesota, who got embarrassed by San Antonio, who is now losing 2-0 in the NBA Finals. Have the Nuggets lost their connectivity that made them special on the court? Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Nuggets and how Jokic will be remembered in league history if he ends up with only one championship. How surprised were the guys with the Jonothan Cooper story on Friday with how "clean" the Broncos have been under the new ownership? What will come from this altercation? How long will it take for us to see a resolution to this situation, and will it cause a distraction for the Broncos organization? The guys react to a wild stat about the Buffs not having a 400-yard rusher since Deion Sanders' arrival in Boulder. With a new offensive coordinator, will this be the season the dry streak ends? 

El Uno and TraB the Wonder are back with another raw, barbershop-style conversation on The Straight Dope Show! This week, the guys are completely unfiltered, tackling everything from hilarious personal stories to the heavy cultural debates dominating the timeline.We kick things off with the ultimate VIP concert flex and a disastrous trip to the barber college that left El Uno riding around Vallejo with only half a haircut. Then, we dive deep into the culture. We break down the WNBA's exploding popularity, the brilliance of A'ja Wilson, and the harsh realities rookies face when getting cut and traded like baseball cards.The tone shifts as we tackle the controversial Kevin Hart Netflix Roast. Is it comedy, or just intrusive, racist thoughts disguised as jokes? Finally, we peel back the curtain on the political machine, explaining how grassroots politicians actually get funded, the rigged system of jury duty, and why the game is designed to keep you distracted.00:00 - The VIP Lifestyle: Complimentary Benzes & the ultimate Wale concert experience.03:17 - The Barber College Disaster: Riding around Vallejo with half a haircut.09:39 - Video Game Realities: Paying $20 just to have dreads and look Black in an RPG.14:18 - Aging & Etiquette: The proper way to hit a blunt and dealing with severe muscle spasms.17:29 - Spider-Man Noir & Nic Cage: Why the new show is top-tier and better in color.24:12 - NBA Hoops: Playoff fatigue, Jokic letdowns, and the importance of Josh Hart's rebounding.35:34 - WNBA Breakdown: A'ja Wilson's dominance and the harsh, unfair reality of WNBA roster cuts.49:33 - Dodging the Sports Talk: Why we ignore mainstream sports conversations and the underlying racism in the leagues.1:01:26 - The Kevin Hart Roast: Why offensive, racist remarks aren't comedy and how the industry uses Black faces for cultural cachet.1:10:01 - The Political Machine: Jury duty discrimination, bought-and-paid-for politicians, and the brutal cost of running for office.

First Take resumes with major star power! Who needs to have a bigger game: the River Walk monk, or the braided magician from the mean streets of Manhattan? (0:00) Then, Shump tells us if he would have struggled more guarding SGA or Brunson. (14:00) Next, KAT has completely changed his public perception throughout these playoffs. Mobley-esque defense, Jokic-esque passing, and Billups-esque leadership has elevated his career trajectory tenfold! Can he keep it up throughout the rest of the finals? (23:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the newest weekend Shortcast, Jeff talk for about 20 minutes on how the Nuggets should emulate the 2011 Spurs and their approach to the offseason to build the Nuggets. How aiming high in the lottery was something the Nuggets should have done all the way back in 2023. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Thursday's episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals and how the Knicks were able to mount a comeback to beat San Antonio. How did Victor Wembanyama look in his Finals debut and how does he compare to Nikola Jokic? If the Spurs had Jokic, would they have won last night? The Broncos have started OTAs – What are the biggest storylines and what should we be watching for? Will Riley Moss be back next year? How much playing time will Jahdae Barron get? Plus, is NIL wreaking havoc on college athletics? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn does the 2025-26 season grades for Denver Nuggets centers. He discusses Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, and Zeke Nnaji before breaking down what the Nuggets must do to build around Jokic for the rest of his career. Then, he discusses the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stink gets defensive about his lawn and Stoke might need to steal one of Stink’s endorsements. They discuss and slightly panic about the Broncos’ OTA’s starting tomorrow, wondering if Bo is going to participate. They chat about the post-June 1st cuts, who could the Broncos go after and who they could cut themselves. They take a while to dump on soccer before they discuss the benefits of Jokic playing for Team Serbia over the summer. Our Senior Editor at Denver Sports.com, James Merilatt, joins us live in studio to vent his frustrations about Nikola Jokic and to tell us to relax about Bo Nix’s status during OTA’s. 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike and Stoke tell us about the best things they saw in the world of sports and music over the weekend. Jared Bednar is still the head coach of the Avalanche a week after Game 4. What does it tell us about the Avs’ plan? They try to get ready for the World Cup games this summer... emphasis on try. Mike and Stoke speculate about some surprise June 1st roster cuts we could see for the Broncos and across the NFL. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour telling folks to relax about Jokic’s summer plans. 

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil, with Jake Shapiro, take a look at the Denver Nuggets. What could the Nuggets' goal be this offseason? Are they trying to improve the roster or just trying to avoid a big tax bill? A big NBA name asks the question that all of Nuggets Nation has been wondering. Why won't they go all in with Nikola Jokic? A massive trade has gone down in the NFL. How does it impact the Broncos, and what are the direct ties to the Denver Nuggets and Avs? Do the fans have any way to push back against the Kroenkes and their lack of commitment to Jokic and the Nuggets?   

This week on Sports Guyz Only, the crew dives headfirst into playoff season as hockey heartbreak and NBA drama take center stage. The guys break down what went wrong for the Colorado Avalanche, whether the Minnesota Wild are actually closer to contention than people think, and what moves need to happen this offseason to finally bring a Stanley Cup to Minnesota.   On the hardwood, the conversation gets heated as the Knicks continue their surprising playoff run, the Timberwolves face tough questions about chemistry and leadership, and the crew debates whether Anthony Edwards has what it takes to become the franchise-changing superstar Minnesota desperately needs. Is Julius Randle the problem? Did the Karl-Anthony Towns trade really make sense? And how much does team chemistry matter compared to pure star power?   Plus: Why Connor McDavid's next contract could reshape the NHL The case for blowing up parts of the Wild roster SGA's free-throw numbers and the NBA's flopping problem Prime Shaq vs. Jokic, Wemby, and every modern big man The value of coaches, leadership, and locker-room culture NFL arrests, off-field issues, and whether teams should do more to keep players out of trouble The biggest athletes who bet on themselves—and lost   As always, it's sports debates, questionable takes, playoff overreactions, and the kind of conversations that only happen when the Guyz get together. Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!   Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

Robert Horry, Rob Jenners, and Brandon Harper break down everything that matters in the NBA right now — and a few things that don't. Big Shot Bob is hosting a baby shower and hiding from 50 women, so naturally it's the perfect time to talk basketball.  We dig deep into the OKC Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs Western Conference Finals with Game 6 on the horizon. The Spurs have been in a fistfight but the young bulls keep letting emotion get in the way. Robert has firsthand thoughts on what Gregg Popovich's halftime speeches actually do to a team — and a legendary story about the one time Pop yelled at him. Spoiler: Robert laughed.    Wemby is the conversation. He joined Bill Walton as the only player in NBA history with 300 points, 150 rebounds, and 50 blocks in their first postseason. But is he doing enough? We debate whether he needs to go full Kobe — get on the block and tell everybody to get out of the way — and why his grace and his aggression can coexist.  Over in the East, we put the Cleveland Cavaliers series loss to the Knicks through the shredder. James Harden's stat line across four games is... rough. The coaching staff takes heat. And Kenny Atkinson already confirmed he's coming back next season, plus there are rumors of a Harden extension that have us concerned for Cleveland's future.    The flopping debate is real. A San Antonio fan brought a mini Oscar for SGA. Jay Williams called it exhausting. Robert says put some defense back in the damn game and Adam Silver needs to call in some old heads to sort it out.  Plus: All-NBA teams are set, Jalen Brunson takes home the Larry Bird Trophy, the All-Rookie team is announced, and a man in Ohio jumps into a pond to save a mother and daughter — your Big Shot of the Week.  Then we run Conference Finals Chaos — a trivia game covering NBA history milestones from this postseason. Longest Finals drought, back-to-back champions, three-peat MVP winners, and more.   TOPICS THIS EPISODE: • OKC Thunder vs Spurs Game 6 preview — who's got the edge? • Robert Horry on Gregg Popovich's comeback and locker room presence • The one time Pop yelled at Big Shot Bob (and what happened next) • Wemby's historic postseason numbers and why he needs to attack more • Wemby compared to young Kobe — the confidence, the cockiness, the potential • The SGA flopping debate and the woman with the mini Oscar at courtside • James Harden's embarrassing series vs the Knicks, game by game • Kenny Atkinson confirmed as returning Cavs coach — are they making a mistake? • Knicks fans, former players on the court, and James Dolan getting an unexpected compliment • All-NBA first team announced — Shai and Jokic unanimous • Joe Mazzulla wins Coach of the Year • All-Rookie team: Cooper Flagg leads the way • Knicks waiting on their Finals opponent — rest vs rhythm debate • Big Shot of the Week: Yianni Saris jumps into a pond to save a mom and her daughter • Conference Finals Chaos trivia game — NBA history, streaks, and records   Hit Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Big Shot Bob.  Find us on your podcast app — search Big Shot Bob Podcast.    #BigShotBob #RobertHorry #NBAPlayoffs #OKCThunder #SanAntonioSpurs #Wembanyama #NewYorkKnicks #JamesHarden #NBA #ConferenceFinalsRecap #NBAFinals   00:00 Intro — Baby Shower Edition 02:00 OKC vs Spurs Game 5 Recap 05:00 San Antonio's Turnover Problem 07:00 The Young Bull & Old Bull Story Explained 09:30 Can the Spurs Force a Game 7? 11:00 Wemby Needs to Demand the Ball 12:30 Wemby Compared to Young Kobe 15:00 Knicks vs OKC or Spurs in the Finals? 17:00 J-Dub's Injury & OKC Contract Talk 19:00 Wemby's Historic Postseason Numbers 19:30 Pop's Return & His Locker Room Speech 21:30 SGA Flopping Debate & the Mini Oscar Lady 24:00 James Harden & the NBA's Defense Problem 26:30 Eastern Conference Finals Recap — Cavs Get Swept 28:00 James Harden's Ugly Game-by-Game Stat Line 29:00 Kenny Atkinson Confirmed + Harden Extension Rumors 31:30 Knicks Depth, Shamet's Moment & Former Players 37:30 All-NBA Teams, Coach of the Year & All-Rookie Team 41:30 Big Shot of the Week — Yianni Saris 42:30 Conference Finals Chaos Trivia Game

In hour 4 of The Memorial Day edition of The Drive, John Davis and Chad Andrus continue to dive into the Nuggets and Avalanche playoff disappointments this year. Are the Nuggets in a position to overhaul their roster to compete in the modern NBA? Is Denver still a destination for players around the NBA with Jokic as the fulcrum? Has Joe Sakic's playstyle from his NHL days led this Avalanche team to being too fast and skilled and not putting enough of an emphasis on toughness and defense? Is there any hope the Avalanche can mount a comeback from down 3-0 in the Western Conference Final? What do we need to see in Game 4 from the Avs to start believing? Are the Avalanche the "better" team in the series or just the more talented team? We wrap up the show comparing this Avs team to other teams in sports history with a high-flying offense that couldn't get it done in the playoffs. 

00:00 State of the Nuggets and Avalanche.13:50 Jeff Legwold joins the show.34:25 Jokic and Murray All NBA honors.

The NBA's two-time reigning top player and a former three-time MVP headline the list of this year's best stars. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The Nuggets are up against a clock. As the years progress it will be harder and harder to re-form the Nuggets around Nikola Jokic due to Jokic's max extension and the money owed to the rest of the starters. Does the Chief Culture Setter have what it takes to make the tough decisions this offseason to re-imagine this Nuggets team? Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Rockies and debate if the organization should trade Antonio Senzatela before this season's trade deadline. With Senzatela revitalizing his career in the bullpen, what could the Rockies get in return for him? We pivot to the Avalanche and hear from Jared Bednar on the challenge the Golden Knights bring in the Western Conference Final. We react to the latest NFL Super Bowl odds and where the Broncos rank in the odds. Are the Broncos being disrespected after all the success they had last year, but still having the same Super Bowl odds as before last season? We react to SGA officially winning his second NBA MVP award, doing it for the second consecutive year. Although Jokic didn't win the award, the guys share what history Jokic made by finishing in the top 2 for the 6th straight year. We preview the Western Conference Final between the Avalanche and Golden Knights. Is this series more likely to be a sweep or go the distance of 7 games? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Phil's vacation, his first time going to the beach, and keeping up with the Avalanche from Hawaii. Zach and Phil react to the latest NFL Super Bowl odds and where the Broncos rank in the odds. Are the Broncos being disrespected after all the success they had last year, but still having the same Super Bowl odds as before last season? With all the Broncos returning starters, the additions of Jaylen Waddle and a new play caller in Davis Webb, will they be even better than last season? We preview the Avalanche and Golden Knights Western Conference Final. Zach shares the history of these two teams meeting in the playoffs, and the guys debate if the Avs are in for an easy series. We react to SGA officially winning his second NBA MVP award, doing it for the second consecutive year. Although Jokic didn't win the award, the guys share what history Jokic made by finishing in the top 2 for the 6th straight year. 

The road to the NBA Finals is officially set. In this special live edition of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we react to the Cleveland Cavaliers dominant Game 7 win over the Detroit Pistons and discuss the biggest takeaways from one of the most physical semifinal series of the postseason.Then we preview both NBA Conference Finals matchups as the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to battle the New York Knicks in the East, while San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder clash in the West. From superstar matchups and coaching adjustments to X-factors and Finals predictions, we break down everything shaping the NBA Playoffs and the race to the championship.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaselineFollow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline

0:00 - Winning a championship is a GRIND. It may have seemed like the Avs cruised to a Cup in 2022 with their impressive 16-4 record, but don't let that fool you. It was tough as hell. Coach Bednar said so himself. Heck, after the Nuggets won the title, Jokic was relieved more than anything. It's a relief to be done with the long climb.13:19 - Vic's beautiful baby boy graduated law school this past weekend! They threw a graduation party for him, and at that party, Vic checked something off his bucket list.After that, the Timberwolves got BOAT RACED by the Spurs in Game 6. Why is that? Brett says Minnesota's not a GOOD team, but they're a TOUGH team. There's a difference.31:14 - Is giving up a shorthanded goal the most embarrassing thing you can do late in a game? Is there a MORE embarrassing way to lose?

0:00 - Coach Bednar spoke over the weekend about why the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in all of sports. It takes SO MANY factors to win. Some of them are in your control, and a lot of them aren't. Let's have Vic write down the full list of factors, so we're all on the same page. You ready, Vic?16:32 - SGA won his 2nd-straight NBA MVP over the weekend and it got Brett thinking...Jokic isn't very involved in Nuggets roster decisions. At least not publicly. Should he be more involved? He's the 3x MVP who's about to sign a super duper max extension. Maybe he SHOULD be more vocal with the front office. 35:34 - The NBA on Amazon Prime broadcast was pefectly primed to announce the NBA MVP in prime time (pardon the puns). Then, Shams tweeted out the announcement at 7:50am MT. Why would he do that? Did he have ulterior motives for spoiling the MVP announcement like 12 hours early?

Are counterfeit cards quietly infiltrating your collection? A massive new report from PSA reveals they intercepted over $200 million worth of fake and altered cards in 2025 alone. Today, we break down the shocking data, showing a 45% year-over-year spike in counterfeits and a staggering 407% surge in altered Pokémon cards. We discuss which eras are the most vulnerable and how PSA is utilizing a 270-million image library and AI machine learning to fight back.Plus, we cover the latest high-stakes hobby news, including Beckett's first major label redesign since being acquired by Collectors, Fanatics landing a massive exclusive deal for FIFA, and Nikola Jokic finally breaking the $1 million barrier at auction.In this episode, we discuss:The Counterfeit Epidemic: Breaking down PSA's interception data. We look at why low- and mid-end fakes are spiking, the extreme vulnerability of early 2000s sports cardstock, and the steps everyday collectors need to take to protect their investments.Beckett's Brand Refresh: BGS officially drops the "B-Star" logo and introduces a modernized label featuring new PSA Lighthouse-style security features on the back. We look at their new roadmap and the potential for updated acrylic holders.Fanatics Secures FIFA: Panini loses its historic FIFA license (held since 1970) as Fanatics locks down the exclusive rights starting in 2031, promising a massive debut patch program.Jokic's $1 Million Record: The Joker finally joins the elite tier of modern market movers. His 2015 Panini Immaculate Collection Logoman RPA 1/1 just sold for $1,012,600 at Goldin, bringing his market in line with stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama. What stood out to you the most from PSA's counterfeit report, and of the top bigs in the league, where do you think Jokic's market should truly sit? Let me know in the comments below!

On the latest (short) Mortcast today Jeff talks about how both Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic are far too comfortable with each other and a little more urgency by the Nuggets and discomfort from Jokic is the prescription the team might need. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussion that just popped up, what he expects to happen, and how it impacts Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets now and going forward. He also discusses Denver's need for creativity in trades if that's the direction they go. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and James break down the Avalanche's 5-2 win in Minnesota last night to take a 3-1 series lead over the Wild. Can anyone beat the Avalanche if they are playing their best hockey? Does it matter who is in net for the Avalanche moving forward? We react to the news of the day in the Broncos opening up the season with Monday Night Football on the road in Kansas City. Are the Broncos getting a raw deal by having to travel in week 1 after winning the AFC West? Dante shares the early betting odds for the game, and we debate if it is an appropriate spread. Which quarterback is most likely not to be ready for training camp between Bo Nix and Patrick Mahomes? Zach voices his concerns with the Nuggets' two best players on the team being their two worst defenders. How can the Nuggets surround Jokic and Murray with plus defenders? The guys entertain a potential trade between the Nuggets and Cavs, which would bring Evan Mobley to Denver. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and James finish their conversation on the Nuggets and if they will fully buy into spending money during the second half of Jokic's prime. We pivot to the Avalanche after they took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Wild last night. Would a second Stanley Cup secure Jared Bednar as a top-two coach in Denver sports history? Is it fair to call Bednar's tenure a disappointment so far? We discuss who the Avalanche could potentially play in the Stanley Cup final and break down the Hurricanes and Canadiens playstyle. The guys debate if George Paton will outlast Sean Payton in the Broncos organization after Paton signed a 5-year contract extension last week. Will Sean Payton sign a second contract with the Broncos? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss what we learned in Denver sports today. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and James cross-talking with Dover and Jake. The guys discuss Nikola Jokic's standing in NBA history and if he will be considered on the same level as Dirk Nowitzki with only one championship or Giannis Antetokounmpo with multiple MVPs. Zach and James dive into the Avalanche's 5-2 win in Minnesota last night to take a 3-1 series lead over the Wild. We react to the breaking news of the Broncos opening up the season with Monday Night Football on the road in Kansas City. Are the Broncos getting a raw deal by having to travel in week 1 after winning the AFC West? Is this the best-case scenario for the Broncos getting Patrick Mahomes in week 1 after a torn ACL ended his season last year? Zach voices his concerns with the Nuggets' two best players on the team being their two worst defenders. How can the Nuggets surround Jokic and Murray with plus defenders?

Get Up resumes with the new look Knicks! Best point differential in a ten game span in playoff history. KAT morphing into a more efficient Jokic. Deuce back on the loose! Is this team finals bound? (0:00) Meanwhile - I apologize Wemby Ali, I was not familiar with your game! Should the French phenom serve a suspension? (13:30) Then - FINALLY, the balls bounced Washington's way! Dybantsa, Peterson, Morez... who are you taking number one overall? (37:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down why Anthony Edwards feels like the NBA's new legend killer, what Victor Wembanyama still has to prove in this playoff run, and why the Wolves aren't backing down. They also dig into Jaylen Brown's on/off numbers, whether the Celtics' title window is closing, what's gone wrong in Boston, and why the conversation around Nikola Jokic, Rudy Gobert, and analytics keeps missing the point. Plus, thoughts on the Knicks, Mike Brown, and Karl-Anthony Towns' evolution. Topics include: Anthony Edwards vs. Wemby Jaylen Brown and the Celtics' future Rudy Gobert's reputation shift The Jokic analytics backlash Why the Knicks look dangerous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back and the NY Knicks are on to the second round vs Philly after a beat down of the Atlanta Hawks. Give the Knicks their flowers and this is their year (?) hopefully (2:19); ATH recaps the Atlanta series culminating in the epic beat down in Game 6 in Atlanta and now the Knicks are on to a date with Philly after the Boston Celtics crapped away a 3-1 lead and now it's time to dump on the frauds from Boston (12:47) with some quick thoughts on the matchup with Philly (15:38). Then we go around the NBA recapping the first round (17:32) and a quick thought on the NY Yankees (27:46). Then a recurring guest comes on to talk about the Denver Nuggets collapse, the Jokic discourse, KD discourse and more (29:32) and then a recurring guest comes back on to talk Knicks-76ers (1:24:58). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bomani Jones reacts to a wild NBA playoff weekend as the Celtics' season ends, the Nuggets' championship window gets a lot more complicated, and the New York Knicks suddenly have no excuse not to win the East. Bo breaks down why Boston may no longer be the same team that won the title, what Jason Tatum's injury means for the Celtics going forward, and why the margins have gotten so tight for recent NBA champions. Then, he looks at Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets' playoff exit, and why the backlash to Denver says as much about NBA discourse as it does about Jokic himself. Plus, Bomani explains why the Knicks should now be viewed as the favorite in the East, why Madison Square Garden is facing its biggest basketball pressure in decades, and why New York fans are right to expect this team to get it done. He also discusses his viral clip discussing The Wire vs. The Sopranos, the return of Verzuz and takes more of your voicemails! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘onward' as in the NBA playoffs as in the Pistons as in the Cavaliers as in 76ers. We had a couple of Game 7s and they all delivered. Two different teams came back from 3-1 deficits! Only 15 teams have ever done that and two happened on back to back nights! We start with what happened with the Nuggets though. A Jokic-led team blew it against a Timberwolves team without its three leading scorers! (8:00) The Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead at home! Joel Embiid was too big, too strong, too good. Jaylen Brown decided to have a livestream on Sunday and he went off on the referees. He went off on flopping. It was quite something. (23:20) The Orlando Magic fell apart. Another 3-1 lead. Another collapse. Never seen anything like Game 6. Credit to the Pistons for battling back. (31:30) One more thing about stadium planning! (35:00) The Cavaliers won their Game 7. Played against a Raptors team without Brandon Ingram and were too much. (39:00) Review: Crime 101. (41:30) NPPOD. (45:30) Miami is out of the Super Bowl rotation. A city that has hosted 11 Super Bowls. No more. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to talk about what they learned from round 1 before previewing round 2 by talking about 1 thing they're going to be watching for. And they wrap up with the news of Masai Ujiri becoming the team president of the Dallas Mavericks. Publishing note: This episode was filmed and set to release before Round 2 of the Playoffs. Any predictions or commentary reflect the sentiments before tonight's slate of playoff games. (00:00) Intro  (4:30) Fan Duel ad break (5:09) Round 1 takeaways  (8:49) Celtics-Sixers  (12:48) What's Next for Orlando? (24:22) Jaylen Brown's livestream (36:14) Fan Duel ad break (45:08) Jokic blowback  (1:03:52) Amazon Prime ad break (1:04:24) Playoff Scapegoats (1:15:31) Respect the regular season  (1:21:22) What we're looking for in Round 2  (1:34:17) Mavs hire Masai Ujiri Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘onward' as in the NBA playoffs as in the Pistons as in the Cavaliers as in 76ers. We had a couple of Game 7s and they all delivered. Two different teams came back from 3-1 deficits! Only 15 teams have ever done that and two happened on back to back nights! We start with what happened with the Nuggets though. A Jokic-led team blew it against a Timberwolves team without its three leading scorers! (8:00) The Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead at home! Joel Embiid was too big, too strong, too good. Jaylen Brown decided to have a livestream on Sunday and he went off on the referees. He went off on flopping. It was quite something. (23:20) The Orlando Magic fell apart. Another 3-1 lead. Another collapse. Never seen anything like Game 6. Credit to the Pistons for battling back. (31:30) One more thing about stadium planning! (35:00) The Cavaliers won their Game 7. Played against a Raptors team without Brandon Ingram and were too much. (39:00) Review: Crime 101. (41:30) NPPOD. (45:30) Miami is out of the Super Bowl rotation. A city that has hosted 11 Super Bowls. No more. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs, failing miserably against an undermanned Minnesota Timberwolves team. Nikola Jokic allowed his emotions to outshine his performance in a bratty manner. Have the 2026 NBA Playoffs been compelling or confusing? Steve Kim and Jay Skapinac join Jason to discuss Jokic; Duke basketball selling its three most compelling non-conference games to Prime Video, further confusing fans on where to tune in; and Dianna Russini once again making headlines. Dre Baldwin tags in to discuss the Sanders Family Circus. Shilo Sanders craves the spotlight and, in doing so, could be damaging his brother, Shedeur Sanders. Coach Jason Brown makes his weekly appearance, and he and Jason discuss his interview with Shilo. ​​Today's Sponsors: The Coverup The BlazeTV docuseries The Coverup explores the science, politics, and suppression of questions around COVID's origins, with its final episode tying together early warning signs and overlooked voices. You can watch the first episode free on the BlazeTV app, and get $40 off a full subscription at https://faucicoverup.com/fearless with code LABLEAK. ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Take begins with the Big Apple Beatdown! The Knicks CRUSHED, DEMOLISHED, DESTROYED, and EMBARRASSED the Hawks. A 51 point loss at home? C'monnn Dyson Daniels?? OG Anunoby hit how many threes? Kat ANOTHER triple double?? New York forever baby!!! (0:00) Then. Jokic is toast! Best player in the league belt? Gone! Legacy? In the gutter! (23:50) Next, Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants Devin Booker to retire with the Suns. Is he telling the truth, or upping Booker's trade value? (39:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) T-Wolves eliminate Nuggets, How does this impact Nikola Jokic's legacy?  (24:50) 76ers force Game 7 vs. Celtics, Time for Boston to panic? (37:09) Knicks blow out Hawks and advance to next round (45:07) Title Pie (01:03:51) 76ers vs. Celtics is ‘delicious', Has the Nuggets' title window closed? (01:19:46) What would losing this series mean for LeBron and the Lakers?  (01:25:08) Celtics ‘should be terrified', What's next for Jokic and the Nuggets?  (01:48:04) Can the Lakers end the series vs. the Rockets?  (01:58:49) Timberwolves upset Nuggets, Advance to play Spurs (02:06:44) Will Ty Simpson be the next Jordan Love? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take resumes with Kenny Smith serves a Lakers panic entrée with a cup of Austin Reaves settle down juice. (0:00) Then, does Jokic fall out of top-10 all time discussions with a first round loss to a decimated Wolves squad? (9:15) Next, who's more dangerous right now: Knicks or Celtics? (17:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz are joined by Wosny Lambre to break down the biggest storylines from the NBA playoffs so far. They dive deep into the impressive start to the playoffs from the Spurs and Thunder, Nikola Jokic's struggles against Rudy Gobert, and the teams at the top of the East before switching over to the NFL and asking Wos how he feels about the players his Jets drafted.   0:00 Intro 2:22 Who's been more impressive, Thunder or Spurs? 25:37 Would a Jokic first round exit change how you view him? 33:47 Who's the East favorite? 38:17 Should the NBA remove the 3-point line? 47:09 Thoughts on the Jets' draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they get right into the playoff action. Are the Wolves in trouble now that Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo have been ruled out for the series? Has Nikola Jokic's behavior during this series not been criticized enough? The Pistons are down 3-1 in the series and on the brink of elimination after falling to the eighth-seeded Magic on Monday. Is there any hope for a comeback? Should Joel Embiid have made a return to the series? Plus, the mailbag! (0:00) Intro (0:40) Fan Duel ad break (1:46) Nuggets-Wolves (9:48) Jokic's confrontation with Jaden McDaniels (15:33) Fan Duel ad break (17:00) Magic-Pistons (34:12) McDonald's ad break (34:42) Cooper Flagg wins ROTY (37:55) Joel Embiid and the Sixers (43:18) Mailbag Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Video Support: Jeff ShearinProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsGraphics: John RichterAdditional Production Support: Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald's https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA is getting SPICY and Juju & Trysta are breaking it all down on Alley Oop. From the wild McDaniels vs Jokic moment after a 30-point Wolves blowout (was that layup disrespect or just basketball?) to the Deni Avdija vs Stephon Castle shove that had tempers flaring, this episode is PACKED with chaos. They also dive into: The Houston Rockets and what's going wrong Lu Dort's physical play — is he crossing the line? Are the Blazers officially DONE? Scoot Henderson's rough performance and what it means The growing tension across the league late in the season Athletes dating celebrities — distraction or part of the game? The Knicks hitting Magic City wings (yes, really) Celtics vs 76ers and what it tells us about the East This is peak late-season NBA energy — chippy, emotional, and unpredictable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann open by recapping the Spurs' winning weekend in Portland. Then they break down the rest of this weekend's playoffs matchups, including Jokic's meltdown, the trust level of Eastern Conference teams, and the Pistons meeting their match in Orlando. (0:00) Intro (3:51) Fan Duel ad break (4:28) - Spurs-Blazers (28:09) Injuries Mounting in the Playoffs (30:55) - Is the door open for the Spurs to improbably win it all? (35:28) - Men's Wearhouse ad break (36:10)- Jokic's confrontation with Jaden McDaniels (42:16)- Is Jokic the greatest player of all time? (50:24) - Wolves's playoff performance (54:52) - Cavs-Raptors (57:33) - Messiness in the East Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Stefan Anderson Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. When you need your fit to deliver, we've got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with special guest TheKidMero! He tells us what's at stake for Jokic in this Wolves series! (0:00) Then, Mero comes guns BLAZING defending his beloved Knicks. He even inspires confidence in known doom-and-gloom Knicks fan Stephen A.??? How?? (25:30) Then, Perk explains why KD's time as a valuable NBA teammate has come to an end! (39:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bomani Jones breaks down a wild stretch of playoff basketball, starting with why Kevin Durant keeps catching blame in Houston and what the Rockets' mess says about the team around him. He also gets into Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets getting pushed around by Minnesota, and the kind of James Harden playoff history that somehow never stops following him. Later, he discusses the impending showdown between the Spurs and the Thunder and why it's both the best and worst thing for the NBA. After that, Bomani hits on the Rams' surprising Ty Simpson pick and what it says about Sean McVay, the Klay Thompson/Megan Thee Stallion breakup discourse, the strange fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, and a voicemail segment that turns into a great conversation about Nate Dogg, branding, and why being interesting still matters. For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Masters Week is here and we talk about the Wednesday Par 3 and if the Masters has gone too far. Leaders and guys who blew up on the first day (00:00:00-00:23:33). National sports podcast news plus some crazy stats (00:23:33-00:43:54). Jerry O'Connell joins the show as the newly appointed PMT Ombudsman to go through the weeks news and what we got from his pool in LA (its a normal sized pool, non heated) (00:43:54-01:33:17). Boban Marjanovic joins the show in studio to talk about his career, going to the FInal Four, being friends with Jokic, trying to get back in the NBA and more (01:33:17-02:16:19). We finish with Fyre Fest of the week and lottery balls.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take