Podcasts about jonathan kuminga

Atlanta brings back CJ McCollum and trades for Aaron Wiggins.  What roads are now open to them with Jonathan Kuminga's team option? Phoenix gets two bargains on underrated rotation players Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, but what does that mean for Mark Williams? 13:47 James Dolan says the Knicks would be suicidal to go into the second apron. If he means it, does it mean the Knicks are cheaping out? Plus, rumors on the Wolves, Nuggets and Nets. 19:22 Keaton Wagler of Illinois is a very polarizing prospect, and Nate and Danny are at opposite poles. 33:13 Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026! 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.

The Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks finally delivered New York's first NBA championship in 53 years, but Ric Bucher believes the rush to rank Brunson among the all-time greats misses the real story.In this episode of On The Ball, Ric explains why Brunson's greatness has less to do with historical comparisons and more to do with maximizing every ounce of ability, leadership, resilience and basketball IQ. He also examines how new head coach Mike Brown transformed the Knicks after replacing Tom Thibodeau, why championship rankings are a pointless exercise, and why dismissing New York's title because of today's NBA parity completely misses the point.Ric breaks down the Knicks' championship journey, the evolution of Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the impact of modern salary-cap restrictions on dynasties, and why every championship deserves respect regardless of the path taken.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction and where to find Ric Bucher 01:32 – Knicks win first title in 53 years and immediate Brunson legacy debates 02:23 – Why Game 5 changed the perception of Jalen Brunson 03:00 – The problem with ranking active players historically 04:12 – Bias, objectivity and evaluating NBA greatness 05:14 – What makes Brunson special despite limited physical advantages 06:20 – The mental traits that separate Brunson from his peers 07:08 – Why championship heartbreak can fuel future success 07:56 – Knicks compared to the 2008 Celtics championship core 08:38 – Why continuity alone rarely wins championships 09:35 – Examples from Celtics, Warriors and Cavaliers title runs 09:57 – Mike Brown's impact on transforming the Knicks 10:55 – Why Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado mattered 11:40 – Steve Kerr's philosophy versus Tom Thibodeau's approach 12:00 – Jonathan Kuminga's development and role-player expectations 13:10 – How Brown changed the Knicks' culture and rotation 14:05 – Why championship rankings are meaningless 14:50 – Comparing the Knicks' run to the 1995 Rockets 15:40 – Breaking down New York's Eastern Conference path 16:55 – Why the Knicks were built to challenge San Antonio 17:45 – The "every title deserves an asterisk" argument 18:10 – Why calling the Knicks championship a participation trophy is absurd 19:10 – NBA parity and the value of championships 20:00 – How salary-cap rules have made dynasties harder than ever 20:55 – Why winning multiple titles today is increasingly difficult 21:20 – The internal evolution that made the Knicks champions 22:00 – Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and sacrifice for the greater good 22:45 – The power of "we over me" in building a champion 23:20 – Final thoughts: Every championship deserves respect 24:00 – OutroHASHTAGS#NBA #NewYorkKnicks #JalenBrunson #NBAFinals #Knicks #MikeBrown #OGAnunoby #KarlAnthonyTowns #NBAPlayoffs #Basketball #OnTheBall #RicBucherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carl and Mike open the show with World Cup talk as they react to Lionel Messi setting the World Cup goal record after giving Argentina a 1-0 lead over Austria. They then get into Hawks talk as they react to reports of the team signing CJ McCollum to a one-year extension and trading for Aaron Wiggins. As they discuss the Hawks and McCollum deal, they agree it is a good situation for both sides and keeps a solid veteran with experience in the loccker room and the move for Wiggins helps with depth needs.

Carl and Mike get into the latest sports headlines including the Knicks hosting their championship parade and agree on feeling a bit jealous as they both ask, "when will we have one" for the Hawks. As they discuss, they share thoughts on Trae Young declining his $48M option to be a free agent, to which they believe the former Hawks' All-Star is likely going to resign a team friendly deal with the Wizards. They also discuss why they believe the Hawks should hold onto to Jonathan Kuminga because of the trade value he presents for the Hawks should they look to trade him.

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs get psyched about Bryce Eldridge and describe him as one of the greatest young players in the big leagues today. They also revisit Jonathan Kuminga and the news that emerged about the Atlanta Hawks possibility shopping him this offseason. 

In Hour 1 of Willard & Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley break down Mike Dunleavy's pre-draft press conference and a few of the nuggets circulating around the Warriors, including a recent ESPN piece from Anthony Slater detailing the offseason plans.  IN Hour 2, Willard and Dibs are joined by MLB Network host Brian Kenny to discuss the current state of the San Francisco Giants a few months ahead of the MLB trading deadline. Is Rafael Devers movable? How has Tony Vitello fared? They break it all down with Kenny. Plus, Bryce Eldridge could win Rookie of the Year in the National League. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs get psyched about Bryce Eldridge and describe him as one of the greatest young players in the big leagues today. They also revisit Jonathan Kuminga and the news that emerged about the Atlanta Hawks possibility shopping him this offseason.  In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs compare Mike Dunleavy's comments during his pre-draft press conference with his appearance with Steiny & Guru this afternoon. 

Uh-oh, Willard and Dibs are talking about Jonathan Kuminga again. Could the Atlanta Hawks float his name in trade talks this offseason?

Carl and Mike are joined by Brad Botkin as they discuss the latest NBA headlines and preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Carl and Mike get into some Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on what the order of operation for the team now that they have promoted to president of basketball and discuss whether Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum should be brought back next season and if the team is able to address their lack of size successfully this offseason.

Carl and Mike break down the Atlanta Hawks' offseason strategy regarding Jonathan Kuminga and potential roster upgrades. Finally, the discussion shifts to NBA officiating concerns and the revealed kickoff times for Georgia and Georgia Tech. 01:50 - NFL Quarterback Concerns 07:20 - NFL Relationship Drama 11:24 - Levis Sex Tape Scandal 17:33 - Hawks Offseason Priority List 30:57 - NBA and WNBA Updates 39:51 - Georgia and Tech Schedules

Brad Rowland joins the show again to discuss the Hawk's upcoming offseason. We touch on targets for their 8th pick, the possibility of trading up or down, needs across the roster, the free agency of CJ McCollum and potentially Jonathan Kuminga, and weigh if they should get into the trade market for a star this offseason.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi's salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Do the Hawks bring back C.J. McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga? How does 2026-27 cap look? What are the options for a second big? Who should the Hawks target with the No. 8 pick in the draft? We cover all this in a brief but detailed preview of Atlanta's offseason.

In this off-season show, Tim and Mikey address the Atlanta Hawks' biggest questions this summer. They break down CJ McCollum's free agency, Jonathan Kuminga's team option, Corey Kispert/Zaccharie Risacher's roles/contracts, and the backup center hole. FOLLOW us on “X”: @EthosHawks @Tim_ATL @MRKHoops SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review: Apple: https://tinyurl.com/ymf6vssp Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yll6somy Join our Discord Server by clicking: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I hosted this episode of the State of the New York Knicks Podcast, talking with Knicks fans and pointing out what we're all seeing as the Knicks dropped Game 3 to the Hawks. I broke down how I saw Jalen Brunson lock up Dyson Daniels while also getting scored on in key moments by CJ McCollum, and I pointed out OG Anunoby's uneven defensive night where I watched him give up efficient looks to Jalen Johnson and Jonathan Kuminga but also clamp down on Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Daniels, and McCollum in other stretches. I also talked through what I saw from Karl-Anthony Towns, especially how he made things difficult for CJ and Jalen Johnson with no threes allowed, and I gave my take on what all of this means for the Knicks as we move forward in the series. Tap in and click the links below to hear the full breakdown and join the conversation.Click the links below for:

Andy and Randy review a list of the greatest fictional football players, questioning Bobby Boucher's top ranking. They also reflect on the Hawks' devastating 50-point playoff loss to the Knicks and look ahead to crucial offseason decisions regarding C.J. McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga. 01:45 - Fictional Football Player List 05:14 - Karl-Anthony Towns Movie Discussion 07:12 - Hawks Historic Playoff Loss 09:43 - Offseason Roster Move Debate

Steiny & Guru discuss what's wrong with the San Francisco Giants, Kerr's latest decision, if anyone else could coach Draymond, Jokic's biggest flop of his career, KD v. Pippen, is it panic time for Tony Vitello, Chonkers the Sea Lion, and Jonathan Kuminga's loss in Atlanta...

Steiny & Guru revert back to their old ways to have a discussion about the past impacting the future in Golden State. Plus, tattoos become a part of the show so why not one of the SF Sea Lion, Chonkers!

After the Golden State Warriors failed to make the playoffs, the team clearly came up short on their expectations set at the beginning of the season. On "Dubs Talk" Bonta Hill, Monte Poole, and Dalton Johnson look back at up-and-down season and break down what really happened.   (02:30) - The Golden State Warriors failed to make the playoffs and came up short to the expectations set at the beginning of the season (04:30) - Where did the Warriors season start to turn for the worse? (07:00) - Steve Kerr's drastic changes in Golden State signaled the end for Jonathan Kuminga (10:00) - The Warriors knew they were in trouble on January 19th (16:00) -  Warriors offense became one dimensional (17:30) - Assess Draymond Green's play this season (20:30) - Did trade rumors impact Draymond Green's productivity this season? (23:00) - Assessing Steve Kerr's coaching this season given the roster constraints (26:00) - Analyzing Kristaps Porzingis with the Warriors (30:00) - Brandin Podziemski was very polarizing in Golden State this season (32::30) - Gui Santos was a bright spot this season (34:30) - Moses Moody injury was a heartbreaker for Dub Nation (37:30) - Did the front office do everything they could to build the best possible roster? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Hawks-Knicks, Jonathan Kuminga being the key to this series for the Hawks which is scary, the NFL Draft, Kirby Smart, Jeremiah Love, Onsi Saleh, Quin Snyder, the NBA Playoffs and Texas Tech Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Hawks-Knicks, Jonathan Kuminga being the key to this series for the Hawks which is scary, the NFL Draft, Kirby Smart, Jeremiah Love, Onsi Saleh, Quin Snyder, the NBA Playoffs and Texas Tech Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Esler are back on a Tuesday edition of Cash That Ticket on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, riding a 2-0 Monday into one of the biggest nights of the NBA first round. The pod opens with a clean recap of the night before, with the Oklahoma City Thunder team total cashing easily at 131 points and Connor Prielipp's strikeout prop for the Twins hitting at exactly five, getting there by the hook after a fifth-inning escape that had Dave convinced the bet was gone. Three games on Tuesday's NBA playoff schedule and a full MLB card give the guys plenty to dig into. The first matchup up is Celtics and Sixers at 7:10 Eastern, with Boston holding a commanding 3-1 series lead and laying 11.5 at TD Garden. Dave makes the case that Philadelphia simply cannot score against this defense, pointing to just one game above 100 points all series and a team total sitting right around 100 that he expects the Sixers to come up short of. Munaf identifies Jayson Tatum's rebounds plus assists combination at 17.5 on DraftKings as the player prop of the game, citing consistent production all series long in both categories. Dave adds VJ Edgecombe at over 12 points as a bounce-back candidate after the Sixers rookie went 0-for-11 from three over three straight games following his 30-point Game 2 masterpiece. Both analysts land on the Celtics to cover and close it out. Then it's on to the Knicks and Hawks at 8:10 Eastern, a 2-2 series back at Madison Square Garden where New York is laying 6.5. Dave targets the Knicks team total over, noting New York has hovered right around 110 all series while Atlanta's defense has been a liability. Munaf brings up the game-five intensity factor and how the 3-2 edge makes both teams play harder defensively before landing on CJ McCollum's points over 20.5 as his prop of choice, arguing Atlanta has no offense without him producing. Dave goes off the board with Jonathan Kuminga at over 12 points, citing his 19 and 21-point efforts in Atlanta's two wins, his nearly 29 minutes per game role, and a bounce-back profile after a quiet Game 4. The night closes with Spurs and Blazers at 9:40 Eastern, with Victor Wembanyama back after his concussion and San Antonio holding a 3-1 lead at home. Dave likes Portland's team total under 101.5, pointing to the Blazers being held under 100 points twice in the series with Wembanyama active and noting that no adjustment Portland has tried has solved the defensive problem. Munaf makes the Spurs minus-11.5 his official best bet, calling out the coaching mismatch between Mitch Johnson and Thiago Splitter as an underreported factor and projecting a wire-to-wire blowout similar to the 111-98 Game 1 result. The MLB rundown covers the full Tuesday board, with Dave scanning everything from the Reds and Rockies to the Astros, Dodgers, Cardinals, Pirates, Orioles and more. Dave's best bet is the Cincinnati Reds team total over 4.5 runs with Tomoyuki Sugano on the mound for Colorado, a wind blowing out at Great American Ball Park, and the Rockies bullpen projected to regress away from Coors. Breaking news midway through the show confirmed the Phillies fired manager Rob Thompson and that Shohei Ohtani will pitch tonight but not bat for the Dodgers. Get over to Pregame.com and use promo code PICK25 for 25 percent off any package including Uncle Dave's football season best bets. Leave a rating and review on Spotify or Apple and tell a friend to tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Oliver joins Dukes and Bell to analyze the Hawks' playoff series against the Knicks, emphasizing Jalen Johnson's need for aggression. They also discuss Jonathan Kuminga's role, the team's lack of physicality, and provide updates on other NBA postseason matchups including the Pistons and LeBron James. 01:22 - Jalen Johnson Playoff Performance 05:18 - Hawks Physicality And Adjustments 11:18 - NBA Playoff Series Updates

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell analyze the Atlanta Hawks' frustrating Game 4 defeat against the New York Knicks, focusing on the team's defensive lapses and offensive inconsistency. They debate Jalen Johnson's role as the team's primary star and whether he can find the "alpha" mentality needed to compete in the playoffs. The discussion also touches on Jonathan Kuminga's erratic performance and the physical disadvantage the Hawks face. 01:05 - Mike Vrabel Returns 01:36 - Game 4 Breakdown 04:52 - Jalen Johnson Struggles 09:31 - Jonathan Kuminga Stats 12:58 - Hawks Alpha Search

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell analyze the Falcons' draft picks, focusing on secondary additions like Avieon Terrell and the impact of the class on the defense. They also examine the Hawks' postseason difficulties following a Game 4 loss to the Knicks, specifically highlighting Jonathan Kuminga's shooting struggles. The duo concludes with a Guy Talk segment covering the Braves' hot start, Mike Vrabel rumors, and a viral high school baseball story. 01:50 - NFL Draft Overview 06:49 - Dabo Swinney On Terrell 10:21 - Georgia Tech Draft Recap 15:04 - Hawks Knicks Playoff Recap 21:04 - Kuminga Three Point Struggles 30:33 - Guy Talk And Braves 37:01 - Seniors Skip Prom Debate 40:52 - Mike Vrabel Photos Controversy 43:41 - Pat Riley Staying Put

In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Jonathan Kuminga's play in the playoffs for the Hawks, wonder if what he learned with the Warriors is impacting his play in Atlanta, take calls from Warriors fans, and more.

In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Jonathan Kuminga's play in the playoffs for the Hawks, wonder if what he learned with the Warriors is impacting his play in Atlanta, take calls from Warriors fans, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs chat with Greg Cosell of NFL Films about the 49ers' options on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, debate the kind of player the 49ers should target today, wonder if they will trade back again, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs welcome the start of Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, react to the news that the 49ers drafted Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd overall pick in the draft, and more. In the final hour of Willard and Dibs, the guys dive further into the Niners new wide receiver, De'Zhaun Stribling & if it seems like a bit of a surprise. Plus, they discuss what the team will do to get better defensively.

Andy and Randy talk about the Hawks win over the Knicks and the performance of McCollum, Kuminga, and Okongwu.

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell celebrate the Atlanta Hawks taking a 2-1 lead over the New York Knicks after a gritty 109-108 win. They highlight Jonathan Kuminga's scoring spark and discuss the Falcons' strategy for the second round of the NFL Draft with Bryant McFadden. They also examine Mike Vrabel's recent leave of absence and the Atlanta Braves' rotation success. 01:55 - Hawks Edge Knicks Game 3 05:44 - Jonathan Kuminga's Impactful Performance 09:14 - Bell Labels Knicks "Soft" 12:30 - Falcons Second Round Draft Needs 17:15 - Bryant McFadden Draft Recap 24:22 - Analyzing NFC Team Draft Moves 29:50 - Evaluating Falcons Linebacker Prospects 36:28 - Knicks Struggles and Mike Brown 39:40 - Braves Update and Vrabel Drama

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell react to the Hawks' Game 3 victory over the Knicks, highlighting Jalen Johnson's toughness and Dyson Daniels' defensive clamps. They also analyze the NFL Draft outlook for Georgia Bulldogs stars like C.J. Allen and Christian Miller heading into the second round. 01:18 - Hawks Lead Series 2-1 04:25 - Jalen Johnson's Gutsy Effort 07:06 - Hawks' Defensive Performance 09:07 - Bulldogs NFL Draft Outlook

Dukes and Bell react to the Atlanta Hawks taking a 2-1 series lead following a narrow Game 3 victory against the New York Knicks. They analyze Jonathan Kuminga's impact and the Knicks' lack of toughness before looking ahead to the Atlanta Falcons' needs in the second round of the NFL Draft. 01:00 - Hawks Edge Out Knicks 06:14 - Hawks Roster And Identity 12:16 - Falcons Draft Day Two

Willard and Dibs continue to react to Jonathan Kuminga's play in the playoffs for the Hawks, CJ McCollum's comments postgame, discuss the impact Steve Kerr and the Warriors have had on Kuminga's play, and more.

Willard and Dibs react to Jonathan Kuminga's play for the Hawks in the playoffs, what CJ McCollum said about Kuminga and the Warriors, and more.

Steiny & Guru discuss Jonathan Kuminga's emergence in Atlanta, the Warriors regrets, Steve Kerr's role in development, revisionist history, biggest misses, why Bob Dylan doesn't play his hits, if artists owe their crowds, what the 49ers did last night and what they should do at No. 33. Bonta Hill joins us at 10:00a and Marci Wiser at 10:30a.

Steiny & Guru use the Warriors miss on Jonathan Kuminga to get into why the Warriors can't find the NEXT...

Steiny & Guru continue down Jonathan Kuminga's road to explore what worked for him in Atlanta but didn't work here in Golden State. What was the biggest difference?!

Steiny & Guru build today's show around what-ifs as Jonathan Kuminga is thriving in Atlanta and some refuse to give him credit. Others refuse to believe the Warriors helped, what went wrong?!

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about what the Hawks need to do tonight to win Game 3 against the Knicks and take the series lead, Wes Durham joins to preview the NFL Draft, and the AMA.

Jared and Mo discuss and dissect all the Game 2 action, including the Rockets' struggles against the Lakers, Victor Wembanyama's injury and the Blazers' subsequent victory, the Sixers' surprising win over the Celtics, and the Timberwolves and Hawks' comeback wins over the Nuggets and Knicks. Then they get into Wednesday night's 1-8 games and the latest in the coaching carousel.  1:39 Lakers-Rockets 17:46 Spurs-Blazers 29:52 Celtics-76ers 41:24 Nuggets-Timberwolves 50:13 Knicks-Hawks 1:06:04 Pistons-Magic 1:11:59 Thunder-Suns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shareef Abdur-Rahim joins Carl and Mike to analyze the Hawks' playoff series against the Knicks and the emergence of Jalen Johnson as a primary scoring threat. They also discuss the G League's role in player development and marvel at the generational talents of LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama. 01:15 - Hawks Memories and Management 03:30 - Hawks vs Knicks Analysis 07:05 - G League Player Development 09:25 - LeBron James Longevity 13:30 - Scouting Victor Wembanyama

Mike and Carl weigh the possibility of the Falcons trading Kyle Pitts to the Chiefs or Patriots ahead of the NFL Draft. They also preview the Hawks' playoff atmosphere at State Farm Arena and discuss Jonathan Kuminga's spark off the bench. 01:00 - Hawks Knicks Playoff Preview 04:37 - Jonathan Kuminga Impact 07:35 - Kyle Pitts Trade Rumors 11:08 - NFL Draft Asset Value 14:06 - Cowboys and Rams Rumors

Andy and Randy talk about the Hawks Game 2 win over the New York Knicks, the come from behind victory, the performances of CJ McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga, and if Jalen Johnson and NAW can get it going.

Andy and Randy talk about the Hawks comeback win, the performance of Jonathan Kuminga down the stretch defensively, and the team defense overall.

In Hour 2, Andy and Randy talk about the Falcons building towards their participation in the NFL Draft, the Hawks playoff win over the Knicks, and Backpage with Beau.

In this episode, Tim and Mikey break down the Atlanta Hawks' 107-106 comeback win over the New York Knicks to even the series 1-1. The Hawks trailed by 12 points in the fourth quarter but won the frame 28-15, holding New York to 5-of-22 from the field. CJ McCollum carried Atlanta's offense throughout the night for 32 points and six assists. Jonathan Kuminga also added 19 big points off the bench. FOLLOW us on “X”: @EthosHawks @Tim_ATL @MRKHoops SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review: Apple: https://tinyurl.com/ymf6vssp Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yll6somy Join our Discord Server by clicking: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dukes and Bell analyze the Atlanta Hawks' resilient fourth-quarter comeback against the New York Knicks, highlighting standout performances from CJ McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga. They also discuss the Falcons' draft outlook with insights from Ian Cunningham regarding wide receiver depth and potential moves in the middle rounds. 01:23 - Hawks Edge Knicks 04:36 - Falcons Draft Strategy 06:26 - Draft Prospect Depth 09:00 - Draft Room History 11:42 - NBA Coaching Critique

Dukes and Bell break down the Atlanta Hawks' impressive comeback win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, highlighting the play of Jonathan Kuminga and C.J. McCollum. They also examine the Falcons' NFL draft approach and general manager Ian Cunningham's thoughts on roster depth. 01:23 - Hawks Win at the Garden 04:32 - Falcons Draft and GM Insights 08:43 - Falcons Front Office Dynamics 11:20 - Hawks Coaching and Game Analysis

Dukes and Bell break down the Atlanta Hawks' thrilling Game 2 victory over the Knicks, highlighting Jonathan Kuminga's emergence and CJ McCollum outplaying Jalen Brunson. They also talk with Grant McAuley about the Braves' recent success and Ronald Acuña Jr. getting hit by pitches. Additionally, they analyze the Falcons' NFL Draft approach without a first-round pick and Ian Cunningham's personnel strategy. 01:50 - Hawks Take Game Two 05:20 - Falcons Draft Approach 08:55 - Matt Ryan War Room 15:20 - Grant McAuley Interview 19:45 - Braves Rotation Success 23:55 - Michael Harris On Fire 31:15 - Mike Brown Coaching Error 37:10 - Exposing Jalen Brunson

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks beating the New York Knicks in New York 107-106 last night in Game two of their first round playoff series with the Knicks, and explain why they think CJ McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga gave the Hawks the spark needed for their comeback victory.

HR2 - Ian Cunningham's pre draft presser gives feeling Falcons drafting DT or WR at 48 In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, let you hear Atlanta Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham talk about how he gauges if it's worth it to potentially trade up and go get a player that potentially falls further than they expected, and what positions he thinks are the stronger positions in this year's draft. Mike, Ali, and Beau react to what the Falcons GM had to say, and explain why they think Kyle Pitts' trade value will likely be at its highest before the in-season trade deadline this upcoming season. Next, Ali Mac tests Mike and Beau's movie, sports, and general history knowledge as she takes them back in the day for the halftime portion of the show! Then, The Morning Shift crew continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks beating the New York Knicks in New York 107-106 last night in Game two of their first round playoff series with the Knicks, explain why they think CJ McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga gave the Hawks the spark needed for their comeback victory last night against the Knicks, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and discuss the return of Celtics All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum. Is it too soon for him to return? Could Tatum mess up the chemistry of a Celtics team that currently holds the second spot in the East? The Charlotte Hornets have been hot since the new year with the emergence of rookie Kon Knueppel and 2023 second overall pick Brandon Miller. How tough of an out will they be for teams at the top of the conference? Plus, did Steve Kerr botch the development of Jonathan Kuminga, who's been thriving in Atlanta? (0:00) Intro (2:30) Jayson Tatum Returns (33:05) The Red-Hot Hornets (50:30) Steve Kerr's Comments on Jonathan Kuminga (1:12:39) Real One of the Week Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices