Podcast appearances and mentions of Kenny Atkinson

Ken and Nick close out the show with a lighter conversation about the NBA Finals, and both land in the same place: zero rooting interest, but a nagging jealousy that the Knicks are there instead of Cleveland. Nick makes the sharpest observation of the segment, pointing out that when the Cavs landed Donovan Mitchell everyone laughed at New York for settling for Jalen Brunson, and now Brunson is in the Finals while Mitchell is probably in Cancun. Ken saves his real anger for Kenny Atkinson rather than the Knicks, arguing the Cavs were not stopped by New York so much as they handed the series away themselves, and losing the next three games after blowing a 22 point lead is an indictment that has nothing to do with the opponent. The show wraps with the Myles Garrett situation still unresolved, with Ken and Nick signing off knowing that by 4 o'clock today, everything might look completely different.

We're now well into the conference finals, which means the 2026 NBA Playoffs have given us more than enough of a sample to really analyze the whole field. Today, we're doing that through the lens of individual awards. Based on the postseason performance of every player, whether they've been eliminated or not, we have the playoff MVP, Rookie of the Playoffs, Defensive Player of the Playoffs, Sixth Man of the Playoffs and Most Improved playoff performer and much more. 
Check out Episode #612 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy handing out awards for the 2026 NBA Playoffs #FSPSTYLE  **Full Sport Press Episode #612 Breakdown**00:00-Intro6:45- Weezy's Yellow Box of Cereal Award: Fernando Tatis Jr9:50- 1st Half Intro10:20-Kenny Atkinson returning to Cleveland. Big Deal, Little Deal or No Deal?13:50-Is The 24 Team College Football Playoffs A Reality?17:50-Pep Guardiola retires from Man City. 20:00- FSP HALFTIME- ICYMI-Most Expensive Sports Cards of All-Time23:10- 2nd Half: 2026 NBA Playoffs Awards Show

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the showing by previewing Game 7 of the Western Conference finals between the Spurs and Thunder. How did we get here and which team has the advantage going into Game 7? Does home court make as big of a difference as it used to? Plus why the Thunder need more out of SGA and how the Spurs can limit their turnovers. Next, Kevin argues that the Knicks aren't being given nearly enough of a chance to win the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. A quick look at which team the Knicks might prefer and how they've flipped the switch after being down 2-1 to the Hawks. As for the Cavs, a big offseason awaits. James Harden and Kenny Atkinson will be back. Will Evan Mobley? Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.

They discuss the intense pressure on Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson following his controversial post-game comments regarding analytics and expected scores. The conversation explores how these remarks have turned into viral memes, comparing his situation to legendary figures like Marty Schottenheimer and modern coaches like Joe Mazzulla. 02:24 - Atkinson Analytics Quote 05:01 - Comparing Atkinson To Schottenheimer 10:13 - Narrative Changes and Vrabel 12:59 - LeBron James Homecoming Question 15:35 - Fan Cash Friday Winner

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss the heavy scrutiny on Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson after his "analytical win" comments went viral. They also examine the logic behind a potential Myles Garrett trade and take listener roasts during the "Coming in Hot" segment. 01:50 - Myles Garrett Trade Debate 06:49 - Evaluating Quarterback Markets 18:12 - Atkinson's Meme Pressure 28:37 - LeBron Scenarios and Callers 34:55 - Coming In Hot Segment

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' roster construction and whether Evan Mobley can develop into a championship-level offensive cornerstone. They weigh the benefits of a hypothetical trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo and discuss the immense pressure on new head coach Kenny Atkinson. 01:01 - Evaluating Mobley's Offensive Ceiling 04:26 - Debating Giannis Trade Hypotheticals 09:59 - Kenny Atkinson's Pressure Levels

Seth and Sean see if JuJuan Jennings, Mike Wilbon, Donovan Mitchell, Kenny Atkinson or Lavar Ball can dethrone reigning champ Stephen A. Smith in this week's Take-a-Mania. Who are we kidding though? It's gonna be Kenny Atkinson.

Koby Altman has surfaced for his end-of-season press availability.  Bob Schmidt reads the tea leaves, interprets the answers, and turns to the mailbag for an early discussion of offseason expectations and plan of attack.

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer are back with Good Take on the RealGM Radio YouTube channel, starting with the latest playoff action before getting into their best NBA takes of the week. Wes argues that the twin-towers era may already be over before it ever really began. After teams like the Rockets, Timberwolves and Cavaliers struggled in the playoffs, are jumbo lineups being exposed? The NBA may still value rim protection, but the next wave of elite bigs — Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren and Evan Mobley — looks different from the traditional two-big builds teams used to counter Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid. Then, Mike explains why the Memphis Grizzlies may be the best-positioned team in the NBA Draft with the No. 3 pick, able to land a star prospect without the pressure of making the top decision. Plus, the guys say goodbye to the Cavaliers with three ways to fix Cleveland this offseason, including what the James Harden trade means, why Kenny Atkinson is returning, and how the Cavs should rethink their championship path. Subscribe to RealGM Radio for Good Take every Thursday, plus NBA analysis, offseason debates, trade rumors and smart basketball conversations.   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.

It's a new fired-up Davey Mac Sports Program live from our new studios in New York City at the famous Witz Comedy Network!   Join "East Side" Dave McDonald as he welcomes Roy Harter and Sean O. Barry to the show!   We discuss the Knicks going to the NBA Finals!   We give you the reason Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson needs to get fired!   Dave puts multiple people on the Shizer List!   We revisit Dave's one-on-one challenge to Angel Reese and look at some more Angel lowlights!   We talk some Yankee baseball and wonder what general manager Brian Cashman is doing!   We give an update on Albert Pujols!   And much more!   Enjoy this truly epic 434th episode of the award-winning* Davey Mac Sports Program today!   BOOM!      * Best Independent Sports Podcast - iTunes Editorial Team

Ken and Lima wade into the most uncomfortable question of the offseason after a producer says the quiet part out loud: a lot of Cavs fans would actually be more comfortable with Evan Mobley as the number one and Donovan Mitchell in the passenger seat, not the other way around. The Donovan criticism reaches a new level as Ken acknowledges this is the most national heat Mitchell has ever taken, and the lack of athleticism and burst in the Knicks series raised questions about whether what they saw was the beginning of a real decline. Kenny Atkinson keeping his job throws cold water on the idea that massive changes are imminent, and Ken warns that this team could very easily walk into October with the same roster while fans keep waiting for a Giannis trade that may never come. 01:11 - Browns Trade Speculation 05:55 - Criticism of Donovan Mitchell 08:11 - Evan Mobley's Star Potential

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the Cavs' dismal performance against the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. They break down the Cavs' defensive issues, the James Harden experience, Kenny Atkinson, Evan Mobley, and whether Donovan Mitchell can be the best guy on a title team (no). Then they look into all the potential strings the Cavs could pull to change up the roster including LeBron and Giannis. Finally, they look ahead to tonight's Game 6 between the Spurs and Thunder.Visit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookHoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off!Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

The Cleveland Cavaliers are OUT… but should Kenny Atkinson really take the blame? On this episode of Alley Oop, the crew breaks down the brutal collapse by the Cavs against the New York Knicks, including the moment Cleveland completely gave up on THAT Jalen Brunson layup that had NBA fans losing their minds. Plus: Are the Knicks actually built for a Finals run? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues his MVP-level dominance Why Gregg Popovich being back in the locker room matters WAY more than people realize Is Dylan Harper the next big thing? Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet courtside steals attention at the game The coaching moments, body language, and why Bryant getting coached up became a huge talking point This episode has everything: NBA playoff drama, coaching debates, superstar performances, celebrity courtside reactions, and BIG questions about where these franchises go next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘accountable' as in NBA playoff as in Thunder as in Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. Where was Wemby after the game? Skipped his postgame interviews. Not okay. You have to show up after the game he had. (8:30) Kenny Atkinson is returning to the Cavaliers. He had signed a five-year deal in 2024, but most felt it was his time after another failed playoff run. From the things he said postgame to the sweep by the Knicks, it was all bad. The roster is so expensive, the path forward doesn't look promising. (17:12) Jalen Duren is eligible for a max contract. It's all tied into the All-NBA results. The Pistons cannot win if they do it. (29:10) Abner Uribe hit the triple pumps at the Cardinals dugout. Manager Pat Murphy was furious. Uribe said that the Cardinals manager had directed the pitchers to throw inside to Brewers hitters. The Cardinals deny it. (36:40) Review: Devil Wears Prada 2. (40:10) NPPOD. (44:03) Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL can now go to trial. Wow. The Supreme Court is not hearing the appeal from the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘accountable' as in NBA playoff as in Thunder as in Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. Where was Wemby after the game? Skipped his postgame interviews. Not okay. You have to show up after the game he had. (8:30) Kenny Atkinson is returning to the Cavaliers. He had signed a five-year deal in 2024, but most felt it was his time after another failed playoff run. From the things he said postgame to the sweep by the Knicks, it was all bad. The roster is so expensive, the path forward doesn't look promising. (17:12) Jalen Duren is eligible for a max contract. It's all tied into the All-NBA results. The Pistons cannot win if they do it. (29:10) Abner Uribe hit the triple pumps at the Cardinals dugout. Manager Pat Murphy was furious. Uribe said that the Cardinals manager had directed the pitchers to throw inside to Brewers hitters. The Cardinals deny it. (36:40) Review: Devil Wears Prada 2. (40:10) NPPOD. (44:03) Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL can now go to trial. Wow. The Supreme Court is not hearing the appeal from the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin explain why the Cleveland Cavaliers are making a mistake by running it back with head coach Kenny Atkinson and point guard James Harden next season, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss Jaxon Dart’s controversial public support of President Trump, how he would fix the Cavs, the keys to the game for the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder in tonight’s Game 5, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain why the Cleveland Cavaliers are making a mistake by running it back with head coach Kenny Atkinson and point guard James Harden next season, discuss whether the NBA awards voter who didn’t vote Victor Wembanyama All-NBA first team should be ridiculed, and tell us why the New York Knicks are nowhere near as good as the stats say they are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla being named the NBA's Coach of the Year after calling the award "stupid", the Cavs holding on to Kenny Atkinson after getting swept out of the playoffs, reports of Trailblazers owner Tom Dundon taking steps to relocate, Maller to the Third Degree, Too Much or Not Enough, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour of VSiN By The Books, hosts Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis recap last night's Highlights and Headlines before recapping the Thunder beating the Spurs in Game 5 and the Cavs bringing back Kenny Atkinson and James Harden. Also on the show, previewing tonight's Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 4 and some MLB headlines around awards futures. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Prop Points, hosts Nick Whalen and Jeff Erickson recap last night's Thunder win over the Spurs and news out of Cleveland that head coach Kenny Atkinson and James Harden are sticking around. Also on the show, RotoWire MLB analyst Erik Halterman joins the show to preview today's MLB slate before RotoWire's golf editor Ryan Andrade drops by to preview the Charles Schwab Classic. And, a preview of today's MLB slate. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The OKC Thunder are one win away from making the NBA Finals again. What would a 2nd straight title mean for SGA's legacy already? Wemby didn't speak with the media after the game. What was the reason for that? Also, we learned that the Cavs will be retaining Kenny Atkinson. Is that the right idea? Could Giannis end up being their savior? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers following an embarrassing season finish, focusing on Kenny Atkinson's coaching and potential roster overhauls involving stars like LeBron James. They also discuss Travis Kelce's new ownership stake in the Cleveland Guardians and the financial possibilities tied to his relationship with Taylor Swift. Finally, they analyze conflicting reports regarding a potential blockbuster trade of Browns star Myles Garrett. 01:50 - Cavs Roster Blow Up Debate 08:30 - Potential LeBron James Return 12:45 - Giannis and Harden Rumors 20:15 - Travis Kelce Guardians Stake 25:30 - Taylor Swift Financial Impact 33:50 - Myles Garrett Trade Speculation 39:45 - Browns Quarterback Indictment

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' choice to retain Kenny Atkinson and the potential for a significant roster overhaul. They discuss offensive spacing issues, the allure of a LeBron James return, and whether Evan Mobley remains a premier trade asset.

Ken and Lima debate the possibility of the Browns trading Myles Garrett and what that would signal for the franchise's future at quarterback. They also react to Tim Legler's suggestion that the Cavaliers should consider moving Evan Mobley in a blockbuster deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Finally, the duo discusses Kenny Atkinson remaining in Cleveland and the arrival of a new minority owner for the Guardians. 01:02 - Trading Myles Garrett 07:33 - Mobley For Giannis Trade 15:45 - Guardians Minority Owner News

Joe Vardon joins to discuss why the Cleveland Cavaliers chose to retain head coach Kenny Atkinson despite their recent playoff exit. They examine the significant financial obstacles in pursuing a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the reality of a potential LeBron James return to Cleveland. The discussion highlights organizational belief in the current young core versus chasing aging superstars. 01:08 - Joe Vardon on Atkinson 04:38 - Dan Gilbert's Decision Making 10:14 - Trading Mobley for Giannis 15:13 - Potential LeBron James Return

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dismantle Kenny Atkinson's reasoning for the Cavaliers' playoff struggles, specifically targeting his reliance on analytics and scheduling complaints. They discuss the importance of head coach accountability and compare the team's current culture to the championship standard set during the LeBron James era. 01:07 - Atkinson's Schedule Excuses 05:55 - Dan Gilbert's Patience 10:20 - The Analytics Trap

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the fallout from Kenny Atkinson's controversial comments regarding the Cavaliers' playoff elimination and the role of analytics. They also debate the validity of Miles Garrett trade rumors and explore the potential return the Browns could receive in a blockbuster deal. Finally, the discussion shifts to college quarterback Brendan Sorsby and his eligibility hurdles with the NCAA. 01:55 - Resolving On-Air Tensions 06:00 - Cavs Coaching Excuse Critique 15:15 - Evaluating Miles Garrett Value 24:50 - Andrew Berry's Job Security 36:30 - Brendan Sorsby Eligibility Debate

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

The OKC Thunder are one win away from making the NBA Finals again. What would a 2nd straight title mean for SGA's legacy already? Wemby didn't speak with the media after the game. What was the reason for that? Also, we learned that the Cavs will be retaining Kenny Atkinson. Is that the right idea? Could Giannis end up being their savior? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals after an absolutely ass kicking of the Cavs. Kenny Atkinson with an all time loser quote. Wemby dominates Game 4 and the WCF heads to a pivotal Game 5. Are the Thunder actually good for the NBA? (00:00:00-00:36:27) We talk about everything from the long weekend including USMNT, Hank making TMZ multiple times, Jason Williams daughter Mia being a stud and more (00:36:27-01:04:35). Who's back of the week including Burgers and Big Cat's quest to hit 100 (really 200 burgers) (01:04:35-01:30:53). Travis Etienne joins the show to talk about signing with the Saints, Clemson, being a running back in the league, coming home to Louisiana and more (01:30:53-02:03:35). Justin Reid joins the show to talk about the Saints, his Super Bowls with the Chiefs, going down rabbit holes and Stanford (02:03:35-02:48:29). We finish with lottery balls and Birthdays and a huge miss was had.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

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE: Stugotz and the guys celebrate the New York Knicks as they sweep the Cavs and advance to the NBA Finals. Stugotz and company deliver an epic rant. Stu and the guys have fun at Taylor's expense. Plus, Taylor offers up a funny tidbit about Kenny Atkinson. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City is at Defcon 1 as the Knicks are returning to the NBA Finals for the first time this Millennium. Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes consult the analytical table to try and figure out what alternate reality Kenny Atkinson and James Harden are living in. We are joined by diehards Ben Lyons, who accumulated a veritable gift shop of Knicks collectibles to share with us, and Chef Eric Adjepong, who shared the celebratory meal he would cook for the team, to celebrate the most dominant playoff run in NBA History. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Kostos goes off on Kenny Atkinson, James Harden and Donovan Mitchell's pathetic postgame quotes following their Game 4 loss against the New York Knicks.

Rob Parker and Martin Weiss (Filling in for Kelvin Washington) explain why the Cleveland Cavaliers are losing this series against the Knicks for only one reason... the terrible leadership and coaching by Kenny Atkinson. Rob tries to rally the bets again in Shekel City with back-to-back 0-3 showings, and so much more!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Parker and Martin Weiss discuss Kenny Atkinson needing to be fired after his coaching debacle in the Knicks series, Jaxson Dart's Prescence at a Trump rally, and Grant Mona from The Sporting Tribune joins the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary: Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down the latest NFL news, beginning with recent tea leaves on how the Eagles and Broncos’ offenses might change in 2026. Is Jalen Hurts going to spend more time under center, and is Bo Nix going to be more spread out? They also tackle items on Bucky Irving, Ashton Jeanty and Bryce Young before getting to Denny’s recent article on run-heavy red zone teams. That includes the Bears, Seahawks, Commanders and Eagles. Denny makes the case that D'Andre Swift could be underrated, and times might remain tough for Saquon Barkley. Description:(1:00) – Pat and Denny react to Bryce Harper’s odd tooth brushing routine (3:55) – Unpacking strange comments from Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson and James Harden (9:15) – Top Headlines: Sean Mannion to use more under-center plays in Eagles offense, Davis Webb to reportedly run spread and up-tempo offense (21:10) – More News & Notes: More concerning comments surrounding Bucky Irving’s shoulder injury, Klint Kubiak hints at large RB1 workload, Kyle Williams post-hype intrigue in sophomore season, glowing Bryce Young reports at OTAs (38:30) – Run-happy Red Zone Offenses, Pt. 1: Bears, Seahawks (47:55) – Run-happy Red Zone Offenses, Pt. 2: Commanders, Eagles, Saints See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the Cavaliers getting swept as the Knicks move on to the NBA Finals, James Harden rubber-stamping his playoff performance for the Cavs, coach Kenny Atkinson saying the Cavs took a step forward this season, Cleveland giving the boot to Fat Joe and a number of NY celebs from courtside, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Rico discuss the Tigers' lineup for today and the news that the Cavaliers intend to bring back head coach Kenny Atkinson for 2026-27.

The guys do an all-sports encompassing "Can We Say That?".

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the Knicks storming into the NBA Finals and what this run means for fans who endured decades of frustration, false hope, and brutal basketball. The conversation captures both the joy of the moment and the pressure that comes with realizing this may be the franchise's best chance to win a championship. The guys rip into James Harden and Kenny Atkinson for their post loss comments, debate whether the Knicks must finish the job, and revisit the darkest days of Knicks fandom through old tweets and caller memories. They also dive into Evan's Finals ticket dilemma, the value of Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson's rise as the unexpected savior, and why this team feels different from every Knicks group that came before it.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the Knicks' dominant playoff surge and the growing feeling that anything short of a championship would be a missed opportunity. After years of waiting, the Knicks are healthy, connected, and rolling, which makes this run feel like their best chance yet. The guys unload on James Harden claiming his team was better after getting swept, Kenny Atkinson leaning on analytics while down in the series, and the absurdity of ignoring the final score. They also debate Karl-Anthony Towns' role in the offense, how dominant the Knicks have looked, and Evan's dilemma over whether to attend or sell his NBA Finals tickets.

(0:00) The callers share their takes on Drake Maye and the Patriots in the Lightning Round.(14:07) Was Jaylen Brown snubbed from the All-NBA First Team?(26:17) Reacting to the Knicks sweep over the Cavaliers. Plus, the guys respond to Kenny Atkinson's postgame comments following the Cavaliers game 3 loss in the series. (35:48) Thoughts on the Stanley Cup Playoffs and how they are shaping up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Hardy apologizes for missing an email from John Bush: an American heavy metal singer, Fred talks about seeing a band on a plane, where do band people get their clothes?, the guys talk about goth culture, Fred on advertisements on the internet, myspace parties, humans conditioned to get up and talk bad about everything not human intuition(20:25.651)(34:06.785) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The guys go over the blowout Knicks vs Cavaliers game 4, Knicks going to the finals for the first time in the 21st century, the “expected score”, analytics are incorrect?, Kenny Atkinson, Mamdani making fun of Cavaliers, Eddie Trunk, Astros complete a multi-pitcher no-hitter, Nolan RyanPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Knicks swept the Cavaliers in dominating fashion, leaving Boomer in the Twilight Zone over a run reminiscent of the 2007 Giants. Jerry's update featured Mike Breen's call sending the Knicks to the NBA Finals, Jalen Brunson's series MVP honors, and fans screaming outside MSG. Meanwhile, Kenny Atkinson claimed they analytically won two of their first three games, Anthony Volpe's two-run single won it for the Yankees, the Mets dropped their fourth straight to the Reds, and three Astros pitchers combined for a no-hitter. We close with pricey Finals tickets, Fat Joe's courtside drama with the Cavaliers, and Gio demanding Nets fan Evan Roberts sell his tickets.

The New York Knicks are headed back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Should they be the favorites to win it all? James Harden & Kenny Atkinson had some interesting comments about losing. How embarrassing was this series for the Cavs? Plus, can the Thunder still win this series even though they have a ton of injuries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the latest in the NBA Playoffs. Are the Thunder in trouble? Steve is leaning San Antonio but SVP isn't so sure. The Knicks have all but wrapped up their series vs. Cleveland, and Kenny Atkinson had some interesting comments the guys have thoughts on. Plus, reaction to Vegas taking a 3-0 lead over Colorado, Wyndham Clark winning the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and NASCAR's awesome job of honoring Kyle Busch and supporting his family. Finally, SVP's memorable shoe-shopping experience with his son, Lila's horse riding success and Steve's experience seeing nephew Jack graduate from the Naval Academy. | SVPod Approximate Time Codes: (0:00) Intro (0:45) Happy Memorial Day (3:03) The shoes are NOT rooned (4:28) Knicks up 3-0 on Cleveland (5:00) Thoughts on Kenny Atkinson's comments (9:16) What makes the Knicks great (16:00) DC has turned into a rainforest (17:16) Anything can happen in Dewey beach (19:30) Spurs dominate OKC in game 4 (25:16) On Wemby's excellence (30:00) Chet is struggling (31:40) Game 5 is a big one (34:46) Knights-Avs reaction (43:16) Stanley Cup Final Gm 1 in Montreal? (45:05) Redd got kicked out (46:22) Who wins: SAS or OKC? (48:28) SVP's experience getting shoes with his son (58:38) CJ Cup Byron Nelson recap (59:12) NASCAR did a great job supporting Kyle Busch's family (1:04:48) Nephew Jack's Naval Academy graduation recap (1:16:08) Lila's horse riding accomplishment (1:21:13) Emmys are coming up! (1:29:18) Swim season is here (1:32:18) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Czabe is out here grindin' on a holiday weekend, but the good content just couldn't be ignored. Also, it's still fucking raining in DC. So why not podcast? The Indy 500 was incredible from start to finish. More on Kyle Busch and his shocking death. The Knicks are rollin', and courtside seats for the finals are already selling for more than a 4-bedroom house! Kenny Atkinson is spinning a disaster for the Cavs in the media. Still too many Jalens in the NBA. All Drug Games. "What was that?" NP, no problem. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jared and Mo discuss the Spurs' Game 4 blowout win over the Thunder, the Knicks opening up a 3-0 lead on the Cavaliers, and the release of the All-NBA teams. 00:00 Intro 3:09 Thunder-Spurs Game 4 20:55 Knicks-Cavaliers Game 3 36:34 All-NBA Teams Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Mmhmm." Dan invited fellow Knicks fan David Samson on the show to reminisce with him about the glory of his favorite franchise. David also fires Kenny Atkinson, explains the details of why he may have cost our show a chance at new guests, and dismisses Stefon Marbury before Dan shares the details of Mike Hawk's brother's injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Did the Shrimp throw the thing in your mouth?" JuJu has some strong takes on Kenny Atkinson, Chris went to hibachi for his birthday, and Mike Breen joins us to break down his premature bangulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices