Podcasts about jonathan kuminga

We're sure you've done it too. Anthony and Brad take a look around the league to find other scenarios for Jonathan Kuminga that make more sense than starting on the Lakers. There... aren't many -- if any at all. Anthony also plays the most important sound on the show, which gets a good chuckle out of Brad.

Jonathan Kuminga is certainly talented. He's not a bad dude. He can really help a team. So why is he staring at one of the darker timelines of any current free agent?

Anthony welcomes Brad Rowland (Locked on Hawks) back into The Lounge to discuss this whole big dumb standoff between the Lakers, Hawks and Jonathan Kuminga. Why are we here in the first place? What are Kuminga's options? What are the Hawks looking for from all this?

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Vince Goodwill to react to the Thunder's interesting deal sending Lu Dort to the Hawks in a 3-team trade with Dallas. The guys break down why OKC would do this, what it means for the Thunder's future, if Atlanta should be a team to watch and why this could work out for the Mavs. Plus, could the future include more movement for Jonathan Kuminga? Finally, we talk about two players you need to keep an eye this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Vince Goodwill to react to the Thunder's interesting deal sending Lu Dort to the Hawks in a 3-team trade with Dallas. The guys break down why OKC would do this, what it means for the Thunder's future, if Atlanta should be a team to watch and why this could work out for the Mavs. Plus, could the future include more movement for Jonathan Kuminga? Finally, we talk about two players you need to keep an eye on this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony explains how the Lu Dort trade helps the Lakers' chance of landing Jonathan Kuminga, then dives into a Q&A with the live audience.

Anthony reacts to the Lu Dort trade, which sends him east to the Hawks -- and the impact that move has on the west. He also explains how this move hammers home a concern he had with the Lakers' intentions going into this summer. He wraps with a Q&A after discussing this trade's impact on Jonathan Kuminga.

Anthony breaks down this whole Jonathan Kuminga by outlining which lies various parties are telling, as part of a lengthier Q&A session.

Anthony got some info recently about how the Lakers are using their summer league team that he thinks presents these games through a very different prism. He offers up that intel, gives his thoughts on the approach, then dives into a lengthy Q&A with the live audience that (of course) hit on the Jonathan Kuminga situation.

Anthony and Andy run through the scenario where the Lakers don't wind up with Jonathan Kuminga, then answer a few questions from the live audience.

Robert Horry, Rob Jenners, and B-Dog are coming off a Summer League week that didn't go the way anybody in Vegas planned, and they've got a full show sheet to prove it. They open by picking apart the Wizards shutting down rookie AJ Johnson, detour into an actual geography lesson about where you can find a Piggly Wiggly in Georgia, and Rob gets reminded that talking trash on this show always finds its way back to him — this time from Wizards fans after he named Washington his League Pass dark horse.   From there it's a real basketball conversation. Horry breaks down training his son Christian in the gym for the first time in two years, and the guys dig into Jonathan Kuminga's stalled free agency before getting into the biggest story of the summer: Victor Wembanyama turning down the supermax to keep his young Spurs core paid. Horry explains why that move says more about Wemby's character than any stat line could, and the three of them go back and forth on whether he could become the first basketball billionaire — just not off American endorsement deals.   The Bam Adebayo–Tyler Herro dust-up gets the full breakdown, including Tim Hardaway's comments about Heat culture and what it actually means to have your guy's back in a locker room. Then it's LeBron for the better part of twenty minutes — who's really leading the sweepstakes between Cleveland, Golden State, Philly, and Miami, why Draymond Green opting into free agency might be a tell, and how weird it is that people are treating LeBron's every move at Fanatics Fest like a decision-day clue. They close out the trade talk with where things stand on Kawhi Leonard, the ongoing NBA investigation, and why the Clippers front office has more explaining to do than Adam Silver let on.   Once the basketball talk wraps, Avery Woolery — an 11-year-old kid from Kentucky who jumped in a pool to save a drowning man when the adults around him didn't — gets this week's Big Shot. And then the guys close out with a wild round of Black Crime or White Crime, headlined by maybe the strangest arson story any of them have ever read on air.   00:00  Cold Open: Vegas Summer League Fallout 01:00  AJ Johnson Shut Down & Rookie Development 03:00  Piggly Wiggly Rabbit Hole 04:30  Wizards Dark Horse Pick Comes Back to Bite Rob 06:00  Horry's Week: Disney Trip & Training Christian 08:00  Kuminga Free Agency & Lakers Buzz 09:30  Wemby Turns Down the Supermax 14:00  Could Wemby Be Basketball's Next Billionaire? 16:00  Bam vs. Tyler Herro: What Really Happened 18:30  Heat Culture Debate & Tim Hardaway's Comments 22:00  LeBron Sweepstakes: Who's Really In the Mix 26:30  LeBron and Draymond's Unlikely Friendship 27:30  Decoding LeBron's Decision Timeline 29:00  Cleveland, Philly, or Golden State? 33:00  Weighing Miami's Case in a Loaded East 37:00  Kawhi Trade Stuck in NBA Investigation Limbo 41:00  Free Agency Roundup: Trent Jr. & Clarkson 42:00  Big Shot of the Week: 11-Year-Old Pool Hero 43:00  Black Crime or White Crime

“He's Cheesing Hard”: Lakers Fans Sense Potential Jonathan Kuminga Trade is in Progress After Shams Charania's Comment by Jaggy Sports

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin's analysis focuses on Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson's optimistic comments about a potential LeBron James return to Cleveland. They explore fallback options like Jonathan Kuminga and DeMar DeRozan before dissecting Rich Paul's stance on LeBron's competitive priorities. The conversation concludes by debating the ring-chasing label and LeBron's standing in the GOAT debate against Michael Jordan. 01:29 - Atkinson On Cavs Future 05:59 - Cavaliers Roster Fallback Plans 08:04 - Rich Paul Addresses LeBron 12:42 - NBA Ring Chasing Debate 15:30 - LeBron Versus MJ Legacy

Carl and Mike get into some NBA talk as they share thoughts on Jonathan Kuminga still being available in the free agency market, LeBron James being courted by teams who have several players making pitches to James to join them. 

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Carl and Mark analyze Victor Wembanyama's potential contract discount and the latest NBA trade rumors involving Jonathan Kuminga. They dive into the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback situation, debating the timing of the Michael Penix Jr. draft pick and the recovery of injured rookies like Malik Nabers. The conversation concludes with a critical look at Austin Riley's offensive struggles and whether his slump warrants a benching during the postseason. 02:36 - Wembanyama Contract Rumors 05:29 - NBA Sign And Trade News 07:12 - NFL Kicker Reliability Debate 09:53 - Penix And Nabers Recovery 15:44 - Falcons QB Roster Debate 22:25 - Kyle Pitts Extension Debate 30:19 - Austin Riley Batting Woes 40:28 - Postseason Benching Debate

Anthony and Raj react to some of the reporting surrounding the Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, the noise surrounding PJ Washington and everything in-between.

Anthony and Raj rip through some of the reporting about Jonathan Kuminga. Raj analyzes the Lakers roster as it's come together. The guys preview Vegas Summer League, then wrap with a Q&A.

The NBA moratorium has officially lifted, making the summer's massive blockbusters official. Tonight, we break down Sacramento's sudden decision to waive DeMar DeRozan and look at his top landing spots. We analyze the Lakers' latest roster addition in Kevon Looney to backup Walker Kessler. Finally, we map out the remaining big-name free agents—including James Harden and Jonathan Kuminga—and project where the chips will fall over the upcoming weekend.Make sure to hit that follow button to not miss new episodes or snippets!

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Celtics GM Brad Stevens speaking on Jaylen Brown trade, Jayson Tatum breaks silence on Jaylen Brown, LeBron heavily considering Sixers, Lakers look towards Jonathan Kuminga, Rui Hachimura signs with Clippers and more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Celtics GM spoke abt the decision to trade Jaylen Brown12:29 - Jayson Tatum opens up abt the Jaylen Brown Trade25:37 - Shams says LeBron is taking the 76ers very seriously29:43 - Lakers did THEE MOST in a pitch for Austin Reaves, did nothing for Bron35:39 - Lakers offering Jonathan Kuminga a starting role in their free agent pitch37:28 - Rui Hachimura headed to the Clippers for a two yr $28m deal41:08 - Donovan Mitchell agrees to four year $273m max with the Cavs43:48 - Wemby expected to sign a $251m rookie max extension with the Spurs44:50 - Sacramento Kings waiving DeMar DeRozan48:47 - Khris Middleton signs 3 year $17.6m deal with the Washington Wizards53:02 - Q & Ayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Windy Wednesday continues in the Digital Only Hour. Windy and Kap take a look into the Brown quarterback room ... who will start Week 1 for Cleveland? The Lakers let their playoff starting lineup walk in free agency, Windy looks at how the new-look Lakers may look next season. What are the chances the Lakers can add Jonathan Kuminga? Windy explains why. Producer Funch ate a tuna sandwich for breakfast?? Producer Lindsey has the Lindsey Segment ... and Kap bring Dealers Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru for the Crossover to discuss the upcoming 95.7 the Game Golf Tournament at Silverado in Napa. They also break down the United States Men's National Team's exit from the World Cup. They also dig into the NBA offseason and Jonathan Kuminga's potential market with several different clubs.

Ned Colletti joins us. Are the Lakers really this desperate for Jonathan Kuminga? Calls on whether you would rent out your dog?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Braves loss to the Pirates, the Hawks beating the Grizzles, the Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, NBA Summer League, the Falcons, Georgia Football, Georgia Tech Football, Falcons fans and more before being joined by our agent to the stars, Hadley Engelhard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Evans and Sandra look ahead to the World Cup matches scheduled for Atlanta and discuss the city's role as a major soccer hub. They transition to the Atlanta Hawks' Summer League performance, focusing on Henri Veesaar's unique skillset and the development of the team's young talent. The segment concludes with updates on Jalen Brunson's surgery and the latest NBA free agency rumors surrounding Jonathan Kuminga. 01:00 - World Cup Schedule Outlook 03:39 - Hawks Summer League Recap 09:14 - NBA News and Rumors

Anthony and Harrison react to Rui heading to the Clippers and how that means they have to pray the Lakers sign Jonathan Kuminga. They discuss some details from ESPN's reporting on the LeBron-Lakers split, then dive into the chat for a Q&A.

Anthony and Harrison both hate the fact that they have to legitimately hope the Lakers sign Jonathan Kuminga. With Rui Hachimura heading to the Clippers, this is where they find themselves now.

Anthony discusses this roster as it is now and tries to figure out whether it's better or worse than last year's. Then, because the Lakers are still working on a position of glaring need, he debates Rui Hachimura or Jonathan Kuminga in a way only he would.

Jonathan Peterlin seeks advice from Daryl Ruiter on whether to create a perpetual trophy for an upcoming family golf tournament in Kansas City, drawing parallels to a previous fantasy football league. Meanwhile, rumors circulate regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers' interest in Jonathan Kuminga as they explore options to bolster their wing depth. 01:00 - NBA Trade Rumors 04:53 - Fantasy Football Trophies 07:46 - Family Golf Trip 11:20 - Perpetual Golf Trophy

Nate and John talk about what being in a front office is like this time of year, start to pivot to which of these huge moves has shaken up the league the most–but then react LIVE to the stunning Jaylen Brown trade. Then they rank the other huge moves in order of which they think will affect the league the most going forward, and discuss some of the trends in free agency. 0:02 — Front-office chaos during free agency 8:03 — Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia live reaction 16:30 — Philadelphia's side of the Jaylen Brown trade 22:57 — Boston's return and market for Jaylen Brown 26:06 — Biggest offseason moves so far 27:38 — Kawhi trade and Toronto's East outlook 34:38 — Boston's direction after Jaylen Brown 35:25 — LaMelo trade and Minnesota's reset 41:56 — Santi Aldama to Dallas 44:28 — Walker Kessler to the Lakers 53:32 — Lakers roster-building concerns 56:20 — Ja Morant to Portland 1:02:24 — Miles Bridges to Phoenix 1:03:55 — Rising center market 1:06:08 — Jonathan Kuminga, Denver, and remaining offseason questions Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026!Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.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.

With LeBron James officially no longer a Laker, Anthony and Harrison look back on the last eight years of LABron. Then, they dive into questions from the live audience -- including one about Jonathan Kuminga.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Jalen Duren trade rumors, Hawks declining Jonathan Kuminga’s team option, Draymond making room for LeBron and Ben Simmons eyeing comeback Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Jalen Duren trade reports heating up13:10 - Atlanta Hawks declining Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3m team option23:00 - Draymond Green is declining his $27.7m option to become a free agent41:07 - Ben Simmons eyeing and NBA comeback (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The HUGE breaking news about LeBron James hits at the END of the show this week – so hang out until after the game for immediate reaction as it breaks!!   Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry is joined by Rob Jenners and B-Dog Brandon Harper for an episode 266 packed with roster fallout from the start of free agency. The crew opens by digging into the Ja Morant trade to Portland, debating whether the Blazers’ backcourt logjam leaves Scoot Henderson on the outside looking in, before turning to the Grizzlies’ return and what comes next for both sides.   From there the guys work through a stacked Western Conference storyline: Draymond Green opting out and the running joke about a Warriors-LeBron pairing, the Lakers’ retention of Austin Reaves on a four-year max deal, DeAndre Ayton’s player option, and what it would actually take for the Lakers to chase Jalen Duren in restricted free agency. Horry and Harper go back and forth on whether DeAndre Ayton has been put in a position to succeed in LA, and whether San Antonio makes sense as a landing spot if the Lakers move on.   The conversation shifts to Charlotte sending LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, with the hosts debating whether that pairing with Anthony Edwards is really the best backcourt in the league or just the most entertaining one. They also touch on Golden State’s decision to move on from Jonathan Kuminga, a possible Kawhi Leonard return to Toronto, and where Jaylen Brown trade rumors actually stand.   A rundown of the week’s free agency moves follows — James Harden, Andrew Wiggins, Bradley Beal, Landry Shamet, Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort, Julian Champagnie and Jose Alvarado all get a mention — before the show heads into Big Shout of the Week, honoring a school resource officer in Phoenix who paid out of pocket to take an entire class to the movies. The episode closes with a brand new trivia segment, Shams Is Reporting, and ends on a piece of breaking news about LeBron James’ future with the Lakers that catches the whole crew off guard.   New episodes of the Big Shot Bob Podcast drop every week, with the bonus show Shoot Around dropping Fridays. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss an episode.   00:00 — Cold open and intro 00:30 — Rob’s home leak and World Cup heat takes 01:30 — SoFi Stadium vs. Mercedes-Benz Stadium rankings 04:00 — Ja Morant traded to the Trail Blazers 05:00 — Portland’s crowded backcourt and Scoot Henderson’s future 09:00 — What the Grizzlies got back, hopes for a Ja reset 12:00 — Warriors chasing LeBron and the Draymond opt-out 16:00 — Lakers free agency: Jalen Duren, Luka’s big-man need 19:30 — DeAndre Ayton debate: opted in, still a question mark 24:00 — Austin Reaves’ max deal and the Lakers’ cap crunch 26:30 — LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota 32:00 — Rudy Gobert skepticism and Minnesota’s frontcourt 35:00 — Hawks move on from Jonathan Kuminga 38:00 — Kawhi Leonard’s future and a possible Raptors return 41:30 — Jaylen Brown trade buzz and Boston’s asking price 45:00 — Free agency rapid-fire roundup 49:30 — Big Shout of the Week 51:00 — Shams Is Reporting trivia game 56:00 — Breaking news: LeBron James’ future with the Lakers 1:03:00 — 4th of July sign-off

In this episode, Tim and Mikey break down the Atlanta Hawks declining Jonathan Kuminga's 2026-27 club option. They also discuss Atlanta guaranteeing Buddy Hield's contract and trading for Devin Carter. 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.

Carl and Mike close out the show with more thoughts on NBA headlines including LeBron James reportedly moving on from the Lakers and the Wizards supposedly issuing a statement they have no intention to trade Anthony Davis, who has been tied to James in being reunited in Golden State.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. BTG Covering The Bases - Braves welcome the Cardinals Hawks say goodbye to Kuminga See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Braves get ready to start 13 straight to lead into All-Star Break RedZone : Pitts, Terrion Arnold & more Dianna Russini Hawks off-season tracker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HR1 - Kyle Pitts' best seasons still ahead of him In hour one Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks have declined Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million-dollar team option, react to the news that the Hawks have also reportedly have agreed to acquire guard Devin Carter and a future second-round pick in a trade with the Sacramento Kings, explain why they think Kuminga never seemed to truly fit the Hawks and Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder's system, react to the news that Paramount+ announced the greenlight of a new docuseries chronicling the Texas Tech football team through this offseason, let you hear Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts talk about how his best football is still ahead of him, and how former Falcons quarterback and now Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan hasn't changed since his playing days. Ali, Dylan, and Beau react to what Kyle had to say, and explain why they think Pitts' attitude and mindset shows that he's matured a lot since his rookie season. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the news that the Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold after he was arrested last week on felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping, explain why they think the Lions releasing Arnold likely means Terrion is facing long term-trouble, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

HR2 - Matt Ryan & Kevin Koger big reasons why Falcons re-signed Kyle Pitts now In hour two Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene let you hear Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts talk about how he didn't know the contract was coming, how his relationship with Tight Ends Coach Kevin Koger is deep, react to what Pitts had to say, and explain why they think Pitts' relationship with Koger is a big reason why things seem to be clicking for the former fourth overall pick. Then, Ali tests Mike, Dylan, and Beau's movie, sports, and general history knowledge as she takes them back in the day for the halftime portion of the show! The Morning Shift crew also react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks have declined Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million-dollar team option, react to the news that the Hawks have also reportedly have agreed to acquire guard Devin Carter and a future second-round pick in a trade with the Sacramento Kings, talk about what they think the Hawks will do in free agency with NBA free agency officially starting this evening at 6 PM EST, explain why they think the Hawks will get a quality big man in free agency and maybe make some other smaller moves and nothing more than that, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks have declined Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million-dollar team option, react to the news that the Hawks have also reportedly have agreed to acquire guard Devin Carter and a future second-round pick in a trade with the Sacramento Kings, talk about what they think the Hawks will do in free agency with NBA free agency officially starting this evening at 6 PM EST, and explain why they think the Hawks will get a quality big man in free agency and maybe make some other smaller moves and nothing more than that.

Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks have declined Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million-dollar team option, react to the news that the Hawks have also reportedly have agreed to acquire guard Devin Carter and a future second-round pick in a trade with the Sacramento Kings, and explain why they think Kuminga never seemed to truly fit the Hawks and Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder's system.

Steak and Sandra discuss the Atlanta Hawks' decision to decline Jonathan Kuminga's contract option and the potential impact on Zaccharie Risacher. They also recap the dramatic World Cup penalty kick finishes and look forward to the Braves' upcoming homestand against the Cardinals. 01:00 - July 4th Preparations 08:01 - World Cup Update 11:32 - Hawks Roster Decisions

Carl and Mike get into some Hawks talk as they share some thoughts on what the team may do with Jonathan Kuminga as today is the deadline for the team to make a decision ini regards to his player option, to which Carl believes the team is likely to bring him back however also believes if the team were to move on from him, it would likely mean Kuminga was not what they hoped he would be.

Carl and Mike react to the reports the Hawks will decline Jonathan Kuminga's player option to which Carl notes he believes the reason is likely do to the fact that the team did not see what they hoped to see from Kuminga.

Carl and Mike close out the show with thoughts on the Hawks decision to decline the player option on Jonathan Kuminga and react to comments from Kyle Pitts as he spoke with the media after officially signing his new contract with the Falcons

Steiny & Bonta break down the happenings around the NBA including the Warriors pursuit of LeBron and Anthony Davis, plus what happened to Ja Morant and Jonathan Kuminga!

Silver and JD discuss the latest news from around the NBA, including the Atlanta Hawks' decision to decline Jonathan Kuminga's option and the Blazers' trade for Ja Morant, while discussing potential roster construction for 2026 Warriors if they are able to pull of the "big deal."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.