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It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen presented by Mainland Pool Service. TA joins the show in-studio to talk about going live on TikTok for the first time, playing pickup at Lifetime Fitness, Jonathan Kuminga's agent responding to critics who say he fumbled the bag for his client, TA on the relationship he had with his agent and what all goes into it (26:39). WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart, The Mouth of the South, joins the show in-studio to talk about being in town for Wrestling Night at the Redbirds, doing a new album with The Gentry's, an event at Crosstown and he tells all the stories you could imagine (1:01:50)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuests: Tony Allen, WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy HartTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles
"Our State Fair Is A Great State Fair!" Don't miss it, don't even be late. Gaardsy aka Justin Gaard, joins Kilby to chat about the legendary Minnesota State Fair - The Dairy Building, the Beer Garden, fried cheese curds and Pronto Pups! Plus, will Jonathan Kuminga fit in? And what will the Vikings record be? Always fun, always informative - it's The Gorgeous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1320 Kings Insider, James Ham joined the show to talk Jonathan Kuminga, Keegan Murray and more on the Kings.
0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome ... introduces the panel and dedicates show #264 to Lakers legend Elgin Baylor, the first NBA player to score 64 points in a game. 1:05 ... Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new Heat teammate in future Hall of Famer Klay Thompson. The guys discuss this very important pickup and how he brings a winning mentality and still effective three point shooting to the table in Miami. 7:29 ... Jonathan Kuminga is the newest member of the Timberwolves and it's a huge opportunity for the "soon to be" 24 year old to finally reach his potential after years of frustration in Golden State and a short stint in Atlanta. 13:05 ... The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Bennedict Mathurin, the former Pacer and Clipper. It's a team friendly deal that gives this "bucket getter" a chance to increase his value and hopefully cash in after one season in NOLA. He'll need to improve his defense and passing but it's a reasonable gamble for GM Joe Dumars to take. 17:46 ... The guys all have three regular season games circled that they're looking forward to seeing. Bruce starts us off with last season's Western Conference finals rematch on opening night (Thunder vs Spurs). 18:46 ... Next up is World B with Nuggets vs Thunder 20:22 ... Ross's first choice is Timberwolves vs Heat in both team's opener 20:49 ... Bruce is looking forward to Jaylen Brown's return to Boston with his 76ers in late January. 21:33 ... World B likes the first Pistons/Knicks matchup and reminds everyone that Detroit dominated the Knicks last season. 22:57 ... Ross can't wait to see LeBron James and the 76ers on their first visit to the LA for a Christmas Day game against the Lakers. 23:23 ... Bruce looks forward or the first head to head matchup between the last two number one overall picks (Cooper Flagg and AJ Dybantsa) when the Mavericks host the Wizards in March. 24:14 ... World B likes the Lakers and Timberwolves as Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards face off on December 16th. 25:23 .... Word Association ... Dennis Schroeder 26:42 .... Moussa Diabate 27:53 ... Pat Riley 28:32 ... Andre Drummond 29:41 ... Draymond Green 30:25 ... Luka Doncic 31:46 ... Alperen Sengun 33:06 ... James Harden 35:37 ... Bobby Portis 36:31 ... Wilt Chamberlain 38:14 ... Mat Ishbia (Suns Owner) 39:43 ... Karl-Anthony Towns 40:53 ... Bruce's Classic Card Challenge puts Ross and World B on the spot as he asks for them to say something meaningful about random players when he shows them their card. First up is Shawn Marion for Ross. 41:55 ... Allan Houston 43:15 ... Dwyane Wade 44:40 ... Rasheed Wallace 45:58 ... Jalen Rose 46:54 ... Tony Parker 47:51 ... Hakeem Olajuwon 48:46 ... Anfernee Hardaway 49:54 ... Tim Duncan 51:06 ... Latrell Sprewell 52:33 ... Final Thoughts .... Bruce pays tribute to Russell Westbrook, who recently retired after 18 NBA seasons and was one of the fiercest competitors in NBA history. 54:53 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye TRT 55:08 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In the first hour of the show the guys start with Threefer Madness, talk about Jonathan Kuminga's agent's newest comments, and say who they would like to see win the World Series.
Mike Gallagher and Drew Dinkmeyer round up the final roster moves of the NBA offseason, discussing how Jonathan Kuminga's bet on himself failed and how it can change in Minnesota, as well as what the addition of Bennedict Mathurin does to the New Orleans Pelicans
In the second hour of the show the guys start with Threefer Madness, talk about Jonathan Kuminga's agent's coments, and Scottie Scheffler wins the Tour Championship.
Kelvin Washington and a rotating cast of characters discuss what Deshaun Watson doesn’t seem to understand about Cleveland Browns fans, debate whether Steph Curry ranks as a top-10 player in NBA history, and explain why the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga are primed for a big step back this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin, Rob, and JKM have finally reassembled and are ready to talk hoops and discuss what they think they know about the highly anticipated 2026-27 NBA season. Now that LeBron is no longer a Laker, has the front office built a team that complements Luka? Is reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg ready to take that next step in his development? Are the Western Conference champion Spurs poised to take the Western crown again? (14:00) - Luka's Lakers(28:00) - Wolves add Jonathan Kuminga(37:45) - Cooper Flagg in year two(57:00) - Prove-it-year Pistons(1:07:00) - Spurs Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves including if this is the right fit and what Minnesota will look like this season. Next, the guys tackle Ben Mathurin signing with the Pelicans before reacting to the Shaedon Sharpe injury update in Portland. Then, the guys go through the ESPN NBA Summer Forecast covering some major NBA Awards like MVP & Rookie of the Year plus the league scoring champion and most disappointing team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin debate whether it makes sense to keep Shedeur Sanders on your roster as a backup quarterback, explain why the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga are primed for a big step back this season, and tell us why Steph Curry should absolutely finish his career with the Golden State Warriors even as they drift off into obscurity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin explain why the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga are primed for a big step back this season. Plus, FOX Sports NFL reporter Eric Williams swings by to discuss the idea of a Chargers-Rams Super Bowl in Los Angeles, the team to beat in the NFC North, the Deshaun Watson-Sheduer Sanders quarterback battle in Cleveland, why he's expecting a big bounce back year from Patrick Mahomes, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates prickly celebrities in this week's edition of Shop Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John is back from some time off and it's time to get his thoughts on all the major news of the last month. The Nuggets/Cavs Peyton Watson trade, Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin to the Pels, Klay Thompson to Miami, and the Dillon Brooks and Naji Marshall extensions. 0:19 Peyton Watson sign-and-trade: Denver's decision and future options 13:45 Cleveland's side of the Peyton Watson trade 19:27 Charlotte adds Dennis Schröder 20:12 Nuggets add DeMar DeRozan 24:05 Jonathan Kuminga to Minnesota 33:15 Pelicans add Bennedict Mathurin 41:41 Klay Thompson and the new-look Miami Heat 47:03 Dylan Brooks and Naji Marshall extensions; NBA spending trends 52:09 Zaccharie Risacher's outlook in Dallas Join Dunc'd On Prime!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.
Gleeman and The Geek - An Unauthorized Minnesota Twins Podcast
Aaron and John talk about the Twins calling up top prospect Walker Jenkins, why Byron Buxton's hip injury was the biggest factor, what to expect from the 21-year-old consensus top-10 prospect, and the team's shrinking playoff window after a brutal road trip. 0:00 Walker Jenkins is coming up! It's an Emergency! 2:17 Twins playoff odds fall from 40% to 10% after a 1-5 West Coast trip 5:33 Byron Buxton and Miguel Sanó in 2015 — which debut does Jenkins resemble? 8:49 Kaelen Culpepper set the bar for what a great three weeks looks like 10:17 Resiliency, or an inability to build on anything? 12:37 White Sox and Tigers at home: now or never in the AL Central 14:11 The call-up is about Byron Buxton's hip, not Jenkins' bat 15:57 The Triple-A prospect wave that injuries wiped out 22:44 Ticket sales, attendance and a packed press box for the debut 25:30 Luke Keaschall in center field has been rough 29:14 Jenkins' defense and the young Max Kepler defensive scouting report 34:18 Debunking the 40-man roster and lockout excuse for keeping Jenkins down 35:48 365 days at Triple-A: Jenkins has more experience than you think 38:39 The best Twins prospect since Buxton, and how few holes are in his game 50:46 Why Walker Jenkins' swing looks like Joe Mauer's 1:00:42 Target Field is a tough park for left-handed power 1:05:27 What's a good baseline for Jenkins? 1:06:59 Buxton, Mauer, Rivas, Guzmán, Ortiz: the five Twins to play at 21 years old 1:15:24 When does playing hurt stops being selfless? 1:19:00 The roster math: Buxton, Alex Jackson or Alan Roden — pick two 1:25:39 Joe Ryan is nearing a rehab assignment 1:27:14 Emmanuel Rodriguez is healthy, hot, and out of options 1:32:34 Vahn Lackey promoted to High-A after passing the lemon test 1:39:43 Aaron on the Dane Moore show — and the Jonathan Kuminga timing
Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad, and producer Artis Woods take a deeper dive into the Jonathan Kuminga trade! The three discuss Kuminga's role with the Timberwolves, overall expectations for the Timberwolves this season, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to a pair of notable free agents coming off the board. Jonathan Kuminga is heading to Minnesota, while Bennedict Mathurin is heading to New Orleans. The guys discuss how they fit, what they add, and potential shortcomings to monitor. On the WNBA side, the guys dive deep into the Golden State Valkyries' win streak, and share their takeaways from Thursday night's Liberty-Valkyries matchup. Later, they break down DeWanna Bonner's fit with her new team: the Atlanta Dream If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:50 -- Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves 31:35 -- Bennedict Mathurin to the Pelicans 43:08 -- Liberty/Valkyries takeaways 01:03:50 -- What's up with Sabrina Ionescu? 01:17:08 -- DeWanna Bonner to the Dream Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad, and producer Artis Woods take a deeper dive into the Jonathan Kuminga trade! The three discuss Kuminga's role with the Timberwolves, overall expectations for the Timberwolves this season, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the ramifications of Jonathan Kuminga taking a lesser deal to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves rather than joining forces with Luka Doncic for more money from the Los Angeles Lakers, why it's clear that Jerry Jones is to blame for the Dallas Cowboys' ongoing Super Bowl drought, and the narrative that Shedeur Sanders could wash out of the NFL entirely after losing the Cleveland Browns QB1 gig to Deshaun Watson. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse and Justin Cousart, Kevin is joined by Andy Jordan this week to first discuss James Harden's return to Cleveland on a 3-year deal. Why this deal felt inevitable and if the Cavs can make another serious run at the East this season. Next, the guys dive into Klay Thompson's arrival in South Beach. Does Klay bring enough shooting to alleviate Miami's spacing concerns? Plus a look at where the Heat are expected to end up in the East and how they could improve their depth. Meanwhile out West, Jonathan Kuminga is headed to Minnesota on a 2-year deal and Demar DeRozan is headed to Denver. Can either the Wolves or Nuggets keep pace with the Thunder and Spurs this season? Also, a look at why Minnesota moving to the East would make sense if the NBA expands and Andy's Eats returns. Leave to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!
We'll open the show with a story about Burger King and a new restaurant that Chris gives a glowing review to (3:00). A report came out yesterday saying Marcus Stokes will be the starter for the Memphis Tigers on Saturday night at UNLV. We go through the FCS games tonight and you won't believe what we found out about one of the schools + ESPN gets rid of the bottom line ticker (14:06). We've got news and notes on Steph Curry and a possible extension that will keep him in Golden State for the rest of his career and Jonathan Kuminga signing with the T'Wolves (59:03). Vegas Insider's Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks on Memphis/UNLV, TCU/UNC, and some season win totals (1:12:34).Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Devin Walker, Jon RoserGuest: Vegas Insider's Brian EdwardsTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Steve and John started the show with the Dodgers dropping 2 straight to the Atlanta Braves. Plus, the boys think that Jonathan Kuminga made the "wrong choice" in choosing the Minnesota Timberwolves over the LA Lakers. Then, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne called in to talk about the rumors that Mark Walters could sell the LA Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Phil Mackey and producer Artis Woods react to the Minnesota Timberwolves signing Jonathan Kuminga! The two discuss the details of the contract, how this signing benefits the Timberwolves, potential lineups, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves and Draymond Green’s comments on Klay Thompson! Plus, it's time for Q & Ayyyyy 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 - Jonathan Kuminga Signs 2 year Deal With Timberwolves6:28 - Draymond Green on Klay Thompson to the Heat15:41 - Q & Ayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Northwest Division is arguably the most talented division in the NBA with multiple MVP candidates, and possibly the best from top to bottom with the juggernaut Thunder, plus the Timberwolves, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers and Jazz.On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave discuss some of the biggest questions for these teams, including the very strange pairing of Ja Morant and Damian Lillard, plus react to Jonathan Kuminga and Bennedict Mathurin finally signing with new teams.Also discussed in detail: DeMar DeRozan's impact on the Nuggets, Klay Thompson joining the Heat, and the ethics of walking shirtless.Fantasy football last call: https://www.patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast/posts/lets-play-166768056Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast
Dane Moore Joins PA at the State Fair to breakdown the Wolves signing Jonathan Kuminga.
Phil Mackey and producer Artis Woods react to the Minnesota Timberwolves signing Jonathan Kuminga! The two discuss the details of the contract, how this signing benefits the Timberwolves, potential lineups, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jonathan Kuminga chose the Timberwolves over the Lakers. Several things had to go wrong for this outcome and multiple things can be true at the same time. Anthony runs through those things, then he and Harrison discuss what this means.
HCIS with the Braves’ dramatic walk-off win over the Dodgers, tonight’s big pitching matchup, and the latest on Ronald Acuña Jr. Plus, Falcons quarterback concerns, NFL betting, college football’s returning Poinsettia Bowl, Jonathan Kuminga, a controversial golf ad, and plenty of sports history and fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' signing of forward Jonathan Kuminga. He fits their timeline and risk-reward approach to roster building, but how will he fit on the court? Plus Reusse was right about the Twins. 11:00: Justin Giampietro from The Hockey Writers joins Rand to break down the Wild's window of contention, the Quinn Hughes question and more. 33:00: J.J. McCarthy missed a key practice Wednesday.
Lakers Fans UNLOAD On Jonathan Kuminga For Signing The Dumbest Contract Of The Offseason, Tracy McGrady Checks Bob Myers To His Face For Falsely Claiming LeBron James Took The Hardest Path, Jeanie Buss' Legal Team Files Petition To Stop The Lakers Sale Go to https://kachava.com and use code DREAMERS for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DISCLAIMER: This was recorded about an hour or so before Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a deal with the Timberwolves. So yeah, should be a funny listen at the least.Reports surfaced connecting Jonathan Kuminga to the Bulls and Anthony had enough. He rants and raves about how Kuminga's camp has handled all of this and how sick of it the league has become. Word also dropped that Jeanie Buss is suing her siblings. Good times. We're having fun. So much fun.
D-Lo wraps up his conversation with James Ham then news of Jonathan Kuminga breaks.
ESPN Stuns NBA Fans By Ranking The Sixers The 4th Best Team In The East Going Into The Season, Shocking Report Reveals The Lakers Are Close To Landing Jonathan Kuminga Go to https://kachava.com and use code DREAMERS for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Su'a Cravens fills in for Mason as the show dives into another Dodgers bullpen collapse, a wild hypothetical involving Shohei Ohtani and the Mets, the latest NBA trade and what it means for the Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga, Kim Kardashian's new reality show, weird recruiting questions, and Ice Breakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthony and Harrison wrap up their conversation about all this madness with a Jeanie-Little Finger comparison and the notion that maybe, just maybe Jonathan Kuminga might be the big winner here. That and more in an extended Q&A.
Ken and Lima admit they are getting paranoid that James Harden still has not put pen to paper on his new deal, wondering aloud whether the delay signals something more than routine offseason logistics. They tie the holdup to the Cavs' broader roster gridlock, from the Peyton Watson versus Jonathan Kuminga trade decision to how much cap flexibility Cleveland actually has, and argue no team should hesitate to offer the 37-year-old a ring-chasing discount. Ken closes by calling a Harden departure a potential franchise disaster that would instantly shift the conversation to Koby Altman's job security, before a lighter tangent early in the segment about the hosts' old school principals.
Under the Buss siblings, the Lakers obviously weren't optimized, but since Jeanie sold the team, it's been off-court distraction after off-court distraction. Lakers fans have clearly had enough. Also, Anthony pokes and prods Pete about the roster as it's currently built and whether they would've changed anything along the way to avoid needing Jonathan Kuminga the way they do.
Steiny & Guru try to put a pin in the Jonathan Kuminga talk once and for all... We'll see if it holds.
Happy Monday! The Dodgers snapped a 7 game losing streak over the weekend vs. the Diamondbacks. Tarik Skubal will make his home debut tonight and tomorrow Blake Snell is set to make his return. Also, can the Lakers land Jonathan Kuminga? Does Kuminga even want to play here or is it just about how much money he can get? Bergys 3 things on the Dodgers. He talks about Wrobleski, Edwin Diaz and Kyle Tucker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthony asked for questions and should've known this would happen but people wanted to know if there's anything new with this Jonathan Kuminga situation. Anthony explains that there isn't, and why not.
After discussing the Clippers investigation(s), Anthony and Harrison turn their attention back to the Lakers, who are still waiting on Jonathan Kuminga. Let's just say this is the roster, though, then what? Also, should the Lakers have a walk-away point with Kuminga in these negotiations?
Robert Horry is broadcasting this week's show from Reykjavik, Iceland, where he's running a basketball camp — and naturally, that means a special edition of Where in the World Is Robert Horry before the guys even get to basketball talk. Big Shot Bob and Rob Jenners hold things down while B-Dawg keeps him honest on the Iceland details (yes, it really is closer to England than you'd think). Once the travel talk wraps, the crew dives into a loaded NBA news week. The Dodgers' trade for Tarik Skubal has LA fans wondering if the Lakers can pull off something similar, but Rob Horry isn't buying a big splash — the roster's full and the pool to jump in is more kiddie-sized than Olympic. From there it's Klay Thompson trade buzz, with reports connecting him back to Los Angeles or Miami, and a real conversation about what he'd actually bring to a team defensively at this stage of his career. The extension talk gets serious with Steph Curry, Anthony Davis, and Karl-Anthony Towns all eligible for new deals — and the guys dig into whether AD's injury history and KAT's apron situation in New York make those moves less likely than people think. That leads into the biggest storyline of the week: is it actually time for Golden State to consider life after Steph? Horry and Harper break down the Warriors' rough draft history since 2012, why Jonathan Kuminga still doesn't have a landing spot, and what a real Steph Curry trade market might even look like. Plus: the Kawhi Leonard investigation drags into 2027, Victor Wembanyama gets his own signature Nike shoe, Chris Bosh reveals a scary health scare from earlier this year, Kelsey Plum gets traded to the Phoenix Mercury, and Kendrick Perkins' top-5-in-the-East list gets torched. All that, a big shout to a teenage lifeguard hero, and Robert Horry defending his Where in the World title from six thousand miles away.
Fear the 'Fro is back to talk about the Cavaliers pursuit of Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga. Which player would fit better in the Cavs system? What are their strengths and weaknesses? How will the CBA rules shape the outcome of this pursuit? Bob Schmidt dives in, and then we clean out some mailbag submissions.
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin analyze a quarterback tracker from practice in Berea, comparing Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. They discuss reports of Tony Romo being placed on indefinite leave by CBS Sports and the potential permanent move to J.J. Watt in the broadcast booth. Finally, they explore trade rumors involving the Cleveland Cavaliers pursuing Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga. 01:05 - Browns QB Practice Tracking 02:40 - Tony Romo Indefinite Leave 10:09 - Cavs Peyton Watson Rumors
Anthony updates the Jonathan Kuminga situation now that Mario Hezonja is back in the NBA and on one of the teams that was interested in Kuminga.
Anthony comes back from the weekend with a slight update to the Jonathan Kuminga situation. Cam Johnson has been presented as a backup plan, but Anthony doesn't consider it particularly likely. He discusses all that, then dives into a lengthy and productive Q&A with the live audience.
Lima and Lance react to Shams' report linking the Cavs to DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson, but Lima argues neither move addresses the real problem exposed in the playoffs: a lack of athletic wings, using OG Anunoby's ability to smother ball-handlers as the example of what Cleveland is missing. They debate whether Jonathan Kuminga is worth chasing despite two teams giving up on him, with Lima insisting his freak athleticism and playoff scoring upside outweigh his shooting limitations. The conversation turns to team-building philosophy, questioning whether Jarrett Allen still fits alongside Evan Mobley and whether the Cavs deserve more credit for how far they got despite a late-season shakeup with James Harden.
Jason Lloyd of The Athletic joins Lima and Lance to explain why the Cavs have no realistic offseason moves left, calling Jonathan Kuminga their best remaining option while cautioning it's the end of July with nothing great on the market. He argues Evan Mobley now faces unfair pressure as the "you could've had Jalen Brown or LeBron instead" comparisons pile up, and that Jaylon Tyson needs a full training camp to find his fit alongside Harden, Mitchell, and Mobley. Lloyd shoots down the idea that keeping Darius Garland would've changed LeBron's decision, calling that framing unfair to the Cavs, and says he doesn't buy any cap-circumvention conspiracy around LeBron's Topps deal. He closes by ripping the Browns' quarterback situation as exhausting "nonsense," saying he has zero interest in watching Deshaun Watson play again and expects Cleveland to draft a quarterback in 2027.
Lima and Daryl Ruiter pivot from previewing Todd Monken's blunt, no-filter coaching style in Browns training camp to breaking down why the Cavs' offseason has stalled, explaining that the new CBA's second apron makes signing Jonathan Kuminga to the money he wants nearly impossible without a sign-and-trade. They debate whether trading away Max Strus, whom Lima compares to a young Matthew Dellavedova and Anderson Varejao, is worth it to get a needed athletic upgrade, while acknowledging the roster desperately lacks explosiveness and defensive versatility. The two also work through their complicated feelings on Donovan Mitchell's max contract, agreeing he's a needed scorer but not a true number one, and lean on the idea that 41-year-old LeBron and 37-year-old James Harden wouldn't have solved the team's youth and athleticism problem anyway.
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