Podcast appearances and mentions of LaMelo Ball

In this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher delivers one of his most detailed breakdowns yet on the state of the Los Angeles Lakers, the viral moment that exposed LeBron James' disconnect, and why their chemistry is quietly fraying beneath the surface.Ric walks through the full context behind the clip of LeBron ignoring a play call, Luka Doncic's confusion, and JJ Redick's stunned timeout. He explains why LeBron's lack of energy, defensive effort, and off-ball engagement—despite sitting out the previous game—signal deeper structural issues for L.A.Then Ric breaks down the leaguewide blueprint emerging to stop the Lakers: force Luka to score while taking away his playmaking, a strategy that mirrors the Celtics' approach in the 2022 Finals and threatens to turn the Lakers' supporting cast into scapegoats.Ric also digs into the bombshell ESPN report that Ja Morant, LaMelo Ball, and Trae Young are all potentially available via trade—but that their value is so low they may only be tradable for each other. Ric explains why this marks a historic shift, which teams could realistically rehabilitate these stars, and why LaMelo may be the toughest sell of all.Additional topics include: • Why LeBron staying in games to protect scoring streaks hurts locker-room chemistry • The danger of star-centric offenses that don't produce wins • Why the broadcast's new “bench-level analysts” format causes awkward silences • How Luka's scoring-first nights may quietly divide the Lakers' roster • Which franchises actually have the infrastructure to revive Ja or TraeIf you want unfiltered NBA insight you won't hear on TV, you're in the right place.

LaMelo Ball scored 16 of his team-high 34 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to defeat the Knicks, as Charlotte fell 119-104 against New York on the road. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down the game and select their silver-lining performances, and also talk about the spotlight that has shined on Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel the last couple of days.

La fin de carrière de Chris Paul prend une triste tournure. Le futur Hall of Famer, qui avait annoncé que cette saison serait sa dernière, a été coupé par sa franchise Los Angeles C en plein road trip. Une décision plus que surprenante de la part du board californien et qui pose question. Que se passe-t-il à Los Angeles ? Vont-ils manquer les playoffs ? Est-ce une fin désastreuse pour CP3 ?Dans une deuxième partie d'émission, on se penche sur le cas de Lamelo Ball à Charlotte. Le fils prodigue de la famille Ball, à qui on promettait un avenir radieux, semble être en pleine stagnation et la question se pose quant à son futur. Lamelo Ball doit-il quitter Charlotte pour progresser ? Où va-t-il atterir ? Quelle franchise pourrait le faire progresser ?

En este episodio, nos vamos a fondo con el Heat y su sorpresivo arranque, debatimos los mejores destinos vía cambio para LaMelo Ball, hacemos el scouting de AJ Dybantsa y mucho más. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

Migros Hemen'in katkılarıyla hazırlanan Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu, bu sezon erken kopan ve iddiasız hale gelen takımları değerlendiriyor. Charlotte Hornets'ta LaMelo Ball çevresindeki sorunlar, Indiana Pacers'ın sakatlıklarla dibe çöküşü, Brooklyn Nets ve Washington Wizards'ın genç çekirdek arayışı, New Orleans Pelicans ve Sacramento Kings'in yıllardır çözülemeyen yönetim problemleri masaya yatırılıyor. Batı'da Clippers'ın beklenmedik düşüşü, Mavericks'in dengesiz kadrosu ve Utah Jazz'ın yeniden yapılanma adımlarının ne anlama geldiği konuşuluyor.

Migros Hemen'in katkılarıyla hazırlanan Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu, bu sezon erken kopan ve iddiasız hale gelen takımları değerlendiriyor. Charlotte Hornets'ta LaMelo Ball çevresindeki sorunlar, Indiana Pacers'ın sakatlıklarla dibe çöküşü, Brooklyn Nets ve Washington Wizards'ın genç çekirdek arayışı, New Orleans Pelicans ve Sacramento Kings'in yıllardır çözülemeyen yönetim problemleri masaya yatırılıyor. Batı'da Clippers'ın beklenmedik düşüşü, Mavericks'in dengesiz kadrosu ve Utah Jazz'ın yeniden yapılanma adımlarının ne anlama geldiği konuşuluyor.

The fellas discuss if the Chiefs will make the playoffs and which NFL teams are true contenders. Later, they discuss if they would rather trade for LaMelo Ball or Ja Morant.

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell discuss the latest drama in Laker land, as the team fired part owners Joey and Jesse Buss from their roles in the basketball operations department on Thursday morning. What does this mean with the new ownership group now in place, and what role might Jeanie Buss have played in this move? LeBron James also returned to the lineup on Tuesday. How did he look playing alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves? Plus, is LaMelo Ball's time ticking in Charlotte? And how realistic would it be for Tyrese Maxey to win a championship? (0:00) Intro (1:27) FanDuel ad break (2:53) The Lakers fire Joey and Jesse Buss from front office positions (16:07) LeBron's return to the Lakers lineup (28:17) FanDuel ad break (29:10) Amazon Prime ad break (29:50) LaMelo Ball clowns on reports that he's seeking a trade (45:32) Tyrese Maxey for MVP? (53:59) Real One of the Week Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com https://www.theringer.com/2025/11/21/nba/lebron-james-kareem-abdul-jabbar-los-angeles-lakers-career The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Lakers Have The BEST BIG 3 In The NBA according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Lakers clinching their group in the NBA Cup with a big win over the Los Angeles Clippers and break down how Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves are all playing some of the best basketball of their careers to power one of the NBA's best teams. They then flip to the other side of the game to break down the Los Angeles Clippers who have lost 11 out of their last 13 games and debate if Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and the decaying Clippers need to push the panic button as they sink to the bottom of the NBA Standings without their 1st Round Pick. Next, they react to Chris Paul announcing his retirement as the Point God decided to hang it up after 21 NBA Seasons and debate where the Clipper legend ranks amongst NBA point guards before reacting to Dwyane Wade's take on the NBA Goat debate, telling fans that LeBron James was the best player he ever saw play while Michael Jordan was the greatest player he watched. Finally, Mr.B takes us through his recent trip to Milwaukee to update us on the state of the Bucks organization as they have stumbled after the injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to LaMelo Ball asking for a trade from the Charlotte Hornets and discuss if the highlight reel point guard could use a change of scenery after a tumultous start to his career. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings, Kenyon Martin, Rashad McCants & Swaggy P Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... For a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura's best-selling Carver Matframes - named #1 by Wirecutter - at https://on.auraframes.com/ARENA. Promo Code ARENA Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:58 Lakers Clinch NBA Cup Group With The League's Best Big 3 0:10:32 LeBron Gets Real On Working His Way Back Into The NBA 0:33:35 Lakers Have The Best BIG 3 In The NBA 0:37:31 Kris Dunn Goes At Luka 0:41:44 The Clippers Need To SMASH The Panic Button 0:45:05 Chris Paul Announces His Retirement 0:52:21 Mr. B Gives The Mood Of The Milwaukee Bucks 1:14:55 Is Doc Rivers To Blame For The Bucks Season 1:19:57 Jalen Suggs Runs At Drummond 1:50:21 MostlyFans 1:56:28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA never sleeps — and this week on The Baseline, we're diving into everything from on-court tension to early-season truth serum. Cal, Warren, and special guest Jabari Davis break down the escalating verbal battle between Ja Morant and Klay Thompson, what it really says about respect, reputation, and the culture within today's NBA, and why this moment hits deeper than typical trash talk.Then we bring back one of our most popular segments: Talk Ish or Abandon Ship, where we revisit our preseason predictions and decide which takes we're standing on… and which ones we're ready to jump off: 

(01:03) Favorite Thanksgiving Dish(07:11) Dillon Brooks Seg(11:38) Ja Morant/Klay Thompson Beef(23:13) CP3 Fairwell Tour(34:32) Rondo Helping in Milwaukee (36:27) Can OKC break the Warriors regular season wins record? (39:05) Pistons Legit Contenders in the East(42:37) LeBron is back(44:00) Magic playing well without Paolo(50:38) Benefits to having Vets around Young players(55:30) Kon Knueppel Impressing(59:44) Can LaMelo take a step and lift the Hornets?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charles Lee, head coach of the Hornets, joins the show live from 2025 Street Turkey's, as Coach talks about the early impression Kon Knueppel has made on and off the court, he weighs in on the trade rumors around LaMelo Ball, what the mindset of the organization is right now, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew is back for Thanksgiving week! After some life updates, the guys dive deep into the NBA's wild early-season twists — Detroit's rise, Miami's explosive offense, LaMelo trade rumors, and the Clippers' collapse. A heated debate breaks out over whether the Heat should trade Tyler Herro while Norman Powell is scorching. Basketball, chaos, and comedy all in one episode.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Thanksgiving vibes00:20 – How everyone's feeling: sickness, school, work, life01:20 – Birthday talk & Jordon entering his late 20s02:10 – Camping trip from hell03:40 – NYC partying & getting sick after the turn-up05:00 – Getting into basketball: unpredictable season so far06:00 – Detroit, Toronto, Miami shocking the league07:00 – Norman Powell's rise & Miami's revamped offense09:00 – Pacers' unexpected collapse11:30 – Clippers concerns & James Harden's surprising play14:00 – OKC dominating again (and why it's scary)15:00 – LaMelo Ball trade rumors & Charlotte's direction18:00 – Are the Hornets building correctly around LaMelo?21:00 – Team relocation talk: Vegas vs Seattle25:00 – Nature trips & desert conversations26:00 – The Heat spotlight: Jaime, Bam, Norm, Hero return27:20 – BIG DEBATE: Should the Heat trade Tyler Herro?34:00 – The argument gets chaotic39:00 – Sid's “house money” theory41:00 – “You can't win a chip led by Norman Powell”44:00 – Wrapping up the chaos

Gil's Arena ERUPTS Over The NBA's HOSTILE Beefs as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the latest beefs taking over the NBA like Klay Thompson calling out Ja Morant after an altercation on the court and our very own Kenyon Martin continuing to battle with Draymond Green over his career and reputation as an enforcer in the NBA. They tip things off by giving their take on Klay's harsh words on Ja Morant, calling out the Memphis Grizzlies superstar for his lack of accountability and dissapointing career so far and debate if the NBA Legend was spitting or tripping with his comments on Ja. They also discuss what the Memphis Grizzlies superstar needs to do to shed the negativity around his name before reacting to LaMelo Ball asking for a trade from the Charlotte Hornets and debating if the young superstar would benefit from a change of scenery that could place him with a winning franchise. Next, they react to Kenyon Martin UNLEASHING on Draymond Green this weekend as the legendary power forward stood on business in his beef with the Golden State Warriors legend by spending 20 minutes on IG Live naming over 50 players, like Bo Outlaw, Popeye Jones and Reggie Evans, that he believed are better than Draymond and continued to stoke the fire of one of the most hostile beefs in this shows history. The Gil's Arena gives their take on the battle between Kenyon & Draymond and react to Draymond's comments on Swaggy P's contributions to their championship run before giving Chris Paul his flowers as the point god announced his plans to retire after this NBA Season. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings, Kenyon Martin, Rashad McCants & Swaggy P Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog today. Go to https://RuffGreens.com and use promo code “Arena” SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvj... Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys talk about who should be the starting QB for the Falcons and the Vikings after this year. Noah gives the best trade destinations for LaMelo Ball. Also, Patrick gives an update on the CFP Bracket and the best landing spot for Lane Kiffin. Follow on TikTok

On this must-watch episode of The Format Podcast, we dive deep into the biggest NFL and NBA headlines! We break down the ultimate Madden All-Time Teams—who makes the cut and who wins the Super Bowl? Plus, we predict the day's most-viewed game: Eagles vs Cowboys or Browns vs Raiders? In the NBA, is LaMelo Ball done with the Hornets? Finally, the crew dissects the explosive beef between Draymond Green and Kenyon Martin! Don't miss this heated sports debate! Like, Comment, & Subscribe for more sports talk!TIME STAMPS:25:30 - Madden Teams1:07:30 - Lamelo Ball Wants Out?1:50:30 - Browns vs Raiders, or Cowboys vs Eagles?2:06:35 - Draymond vs KMartIf you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

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Mike Vuolo and Bob Garfield of Lexicon Valley join to talk 23 skidoo, Massapequa, and why life, in fact, is a flat bagel. They trace the 6/7 meme from Skrilla's drill track "Doot Doot" through LaMelo Ball highlights and a middle-schooler named Maverick, and explain how a throwaway number became the meme stock of language. The conversation winds through rival "word of the year" contenders, then lands on the legal and French graveyard roots of "gist" and its Nigerian evolution into a verb meaning "to gossip." Plus, a Spiel on Trump's death-penalty bluster, Democratic senators telling troops "don't give up the ship," and why wild-man escalation keeps letting Trump win the exchange. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Justin Termine to discuss Kawhi Leonard returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, James Harden continuing his legacy and whether the Clippers can revive their season.Next, they break down the heated moment between Klay Thompson and Ja Morant, Chris Paul's career after announcing his retirement and Norm Powell shining for the Heat. Later, Kelly Iko joins to discuss his report of LaMelo Ball growing frustrated with the Hornets' organization and being open to a trade. Where could he possibly land? KOC gives his pick. Then, they discuss how KD's absence will impact the Rockets, Jalen Johnson's All-Star potential and the state of the Chicago Bulls. Plus, Ricky O'Donnell joins to share his thoughts on the 2026 NBA draft class and key players and games to watch this week.(0:28) Kawhi returns, but Clippers still struggle(12:23) Chris Paul to retire after this season(16:19) Ja Morant vs. Klay Thompson(24:14) Norm Powell shines for Heat in Herro's absence(28:33) Suns comeback vs. Timberwolves(33:51) Kelly Iko on LaMelo Ball trade possibilities(43:28) Rockets without KD for 2 games(52:04) Jalen Johnson All-Star potential(55:27) Who is Pistons #24?(1:01:36) State of the Chicago Bulls(1:05:38) Draft Class with Ricky O'Donnell

Heading into Atlanta on the second night of a back-to-back, the Hornets were much more shorthanded than they were in the previous game against the Clippers, as LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller sat out for injury management. Despite missing some firepower, the Hornets nearly pulled out the win, eventually falling 113-110 to the Hawks. Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also discuss Sam's recent article on Hornets.com highlighting Charlotte rookie Sion James and his path to the NBA.

The Celtics got back in the win column with an offensive explosion against the Magic in TD Garden. Chud and Doug break it all down, talk about another big Jaylen Brown night, a tough injury for Neemias Queta, hot shooting from Anfernee Simons and Sam Hauser, and much more. Then they break down trade rumors around LaMelo Ball and Domantas Sabonis, talk about an incident with Klay Thompson and Ja Morant, a simmering beef between Kenyon Martin and Draymond Green, and everything else going on around the NBA.Follow the show on Twitter/X:@ChuddysCorner@KingChuddy@Doug_Outs@_nickpirainoSHOP OUR STORE at ChuddysCorner.com/storeLeave us a voicemail at ChuddysCorner.comLike, subscribe, and rate the podcast!00:00 Celtics Win Over Magic: A Solid Performance03:01 Game Analysis: Key Players and Strategies06:04 Injury Updates and Lineup Changes09:00 Jaylen Brown's Emergence as a Leader29:56 Trade Rumors and NBA Landscape35:08 Around the NBA: Injuries and Performances38:57 Kenyon Martin vs. Draymond Green: A Beef Unfolds

Il Power Ranking della Eastern Conference dopo un quinto di stagione e il valore sul mercato di LaMelo Ball, Anthony Davis, Ja Morant e Domantas Sabonis

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss Texans/Bills, Colts/Chiefs, LaMelo Ball/Hornets, Buccaneers/Rams, Ovechkin Hat Trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denver and Houston was a fascinating tactical matchup between two of the three-best teams in the league with a lot of different pitches to throw. Phoenix's new identity helped them steal a game they had no business winning against the Wolves. 33:43Portland took control of their own destiny in the West Group of Death with an upset over Golden State. 46:24We look at the rest of the NBA Cup standings and scenarios, then discuss the latest news including LaMelo Ball and Anthony Davis potentially being on the block. 1:02:24 Join Dunc'd On Prime! 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 see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a 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.

Kawhi still out, Harden still carrying, we are in the throws of "no fun"…let's add LaMelo Ball! Clips n Dip talk the Clippers roadie so far, the reignited-but-maybe-not "LaMelo to the Clippers" rumors, and whatever else comes up during the Happy Hour Live Stream

On this episode, Alex and Focus (and Dylan for a little) talk about the following: Thunder's come back against the Jazz SGA's continued dominance 3-point explosion Thunder becoming a team that can turn it on in an instant Does Cason Wallace have a shot at DPOY Thunder's pick situation Thunder City court and jerseys LaMelo Ball trade scenarios And more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CP The Fanchise is joined by NBA analyst and cap guru, Keith Smith reacting to this week's NBA news and rumors:LaMelo Ball trade rumors: Will Charlotte move their franchise PG?Is it time for the Clippers to blow it up?Steve Kerr talks league schedule and load managementTop 5 worst rebuilds in the NBASubscribe to the Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheNBAReportJoin TNR Discord to chat & call into the show https://bit.ly/nbarepSupport the show

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell discuss the latest drama in Laker land, as the team fired part owners Joey and Jesse Buss from their roles in the basketball operations department on Thursday morning. What does this mean with the new ownership group now in place, and what role might Jeanie Buss have played in this move? LeBron James also returned to the lineup on Tuesday. How did he look playing alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves? Plus, is LaMelo Ball's time ticking in Charlotte? And how realistic would it be for Tyrese Maxey to win a championship? (0:00) Intro (1:27) FanDuel ad break (2:53) The Lakers fire Joey and Jesse Buss from front office positions (16:07) LeBron's return to the Lakers lineup (28:17) FanDuel ad break (29:10) Amazon Prime ad break (29:50) LaMelo Ball clowns on reports that he's seeking a trade (45:32) Tyrese Maxey for MVP? (53:59) Real One of the Week Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com https://www.theringer.com/2025/11/21/nba/lebron-james-kareem-abdul-jabbar-los-angeles-lakers-career The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verno and Jacoby return as they briefly discuss the Grizzlies completely dominating the Kings, Tyrese Maxey's continued ascension into superstardom, as well as how impressive the Spurs looked without their top players. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from this past week in the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:35) What's next for the Kings after getting blown out by the Grizzlies? (08:13) Sixers beat Bucks as Maxey's ascension continues (14:48) Verno and Jacoby's no. 1 loves of the week (22:39) Verno and Jacoby's no. 1 loathes of the week (32:06) No. 2 loves of the week (38:43) No. 2 loathes of the week (46:19) No. 3 loves of the week (52:26) No. 3 loathes of the week (01:02:07) No. 4 loves of the week (01:05:36) No. 4 loathes of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to discuss the reports that LaMelo Ball is open to a trade and some major shakeups in the Lakers' front office. Then, we dive into our 2025-26 Small Sample-Size Theater to talk Houston's unique path to the best offense in the NBA, if the Thunder can win over 70 games, the Rookie of the Year race, which conference is better and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. A and Aaron Bruski break down Thursday night's NBA slate and look ahead into the weekend, including: Top 4 Must-Add Players and honorable mentions Dr. A “My Guys” of the Night & Bruski 150 Players of the Night Top Streamers for Friday and the weekend Drop Zone Alerts: who's close to the cut line, who to hold, who to drop Waiver Wire Decisions They also discuss breaking news impacting fantasy basketball, including Domantas Sabonis' knee injury, LaMelo Ball trade rumors and Darius Garland's return. Presented by FanDuel! Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS—perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the new Los Angeles Lakers owners made a mistake by not axing Jeanie Buss when they got rid of her two younger brothers, discuss all the scuttlebutt regarding Jalen Hurts and the floundering Philadelphia Eagles offense, explain why LaMelo Ball isn’t the ideal trade candidate that some think he is, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the season debut of LeBron James, discussing the positives, growth areas, and things to keep track of as the sample grows.Then, they react to the recent reporting surrounding LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. How did we get here, how solvable is it, and who are some potential fits for LaMelo if the plug is pulled?Finally, the guys check in on the Sacramento Kings. The vibes are bad and the record is worse; they discuss the current state and how they should move forward.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(1:20) — LeBron James' debut(22:51) — LaMelo Ball discussion(43:13) — Should the Sacramento Kings blow this up?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the season debut of LeBron James, discussing the positives, growth areas, and things to keep track of as the sample grows.Then, they react to the recent reporting surrounding LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. How did we get here, how solvable is it, and who are some potential fits for LaMelo if the plug is pulled?Finally, the guys check in on the Sacramento Kings. The vibes are bad and the record is worse; they discuss the current state and how they should move forward.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(1:20) — LeBron James' debut(22:51) — LaMelo Ball discussion(43:13) — Should the Sacramento Kings blow this up?

In this episode of the Big Shot Bob podcast with Robert Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners, the crew discusses a variety of topics. They kick off with Robert's recent discoveries in China, including the poisonous starfruit he found in his hotel fruit basket. They delve into NBA legends and game balls, spotlighting Giannis' honorable gesture to a Lakers rookie. The conversation veers into baseball with Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge's MVP wins. They also speculate on whether OKC can win 70 games and weigh in on LaMelo Ball's NBA future. The episode wraps up humorously, debating the ultimate starting lineup of the 'coldest' white NBA players and reminiscing about legends like Pistol Pete and White Chocolate.   00:00 Introduction and Starfruit Poisoning 01:41 Hotel Room Adventures in Beijing 02:40 Custom Beds for NBA Players 04:26 Giannis' Act of Kindness 05:59 Memorable Game Balls 07:08 Generational Sports Rivalries 07:15 Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani's Dominance 12:01 OKC's Potential 70-Win Season 12:24 The Challenge of Winning 70 Games 12:52 Strategic Rest and Load Management 14:00 The Lalo Ball Story 14:55 LaMelo Ball's NBA Journey 16:38 Charlotte Hornets' Struggles 19:42 The Coldest White Guy Starting Five

In the second hour, Mac & Bone continue to react to the reporting around LaMelo Ball & the Hornets potentially being interested in a trade, although LaMelo pushed back on the rumor on social media, Lee Sterling gives his picks for the NFL & college football weekend, and the guys try to craft the perfect LaMelo trade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mac & Bone start a Football Friday, reacting to Keely Iko's report that both the Hornets & LaMelo Ball are interested in a potential trade away from the organization, they talk about the injury updates Dave Canales provided yesterday, and the chances they are down both starting LBs, before delivering the Couch Potato Guide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour of the show, Mac & Bone are joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to talk about the LaMelo Ball situation with the Hornets, Zach Gelb joins for his weekly football conversation, and the guys preview the sports weekend, read funny texts, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to discuss the reports that LaMelo Ball is open to a trade and some major shakeups in the Lakers' front office. Then, we dive into our 2025-26 Small Sample-Size Theater to talk Houston's unique path to the best offense in the NBA, if the Thunder can win over 70 games, the Rookie of the Year race, which conference is better and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports!, LaMelo Ball is frustrated with the Charlotte Hornets and could be open to a trade. In this episode, we discuss Ball's tenure in Charlotte and the factors that led to this. Then, we explore the trade market and come up with fake trades for him.0:00 Intro11:05 The All-Star Point Guard Market18:24 LaMelo Ball tradesYou can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBSThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi's salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

L'ère LaMelo Ball pourrait prendre fin en Caroline du Nord. Les Hornets, lassés des blessures de leur meneur de jeu, doivent-ils transférer le joueur de 24 ans ?En cas de trade, on pense que les Bucks seraient la franchise idéale pour lui.Jacques Monclar, Rémi Reverchon, Mary Patrux, Xavier Vaution, Fred Weis et Chris Singleton décryptent l'actualité de la NBA dans le Podcast NBA Extra, présenté par Nicolas Sarnak et Baptiste Denis.En complément de l'émission lancée en 2012, beIN SPORTS a créé, avec ce podcast, un nouveau format pour revenir en profondeur sur la ligue nord-américaine de basketball. Chaque semaine, les membres de l'émission débattent autour de trois thèmes majeurs, qui font l'actualité de la NBA.Un podcast à retrouver aussi sur Youtube : https://tinyurl.com/y4sabkns Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

Le retour de LeBron James pourrait donner une nouvelle dimension à la saison de Los Angeles alors que les Californiens ont bien négocié l'absence du King.A San Antonio, les absences s'accumulent (Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper) mais les Spurs continuent de gagner. Et De'Aaron Fox prend toute la lumière dans un effectif qui peut jouer le Top 6 à l'Ouest !Detroit poursuit son superbe parcours et creuse l'écart en tête de l'Est sur New York et Cleveland, alors que l'ombre de Lauri Markkanen plane sur les Pistons !A Charlotte, l'idée d'un transfert de LaMelo Ball fait son chemin : les Hornets doivent-ils se séparer de leur fantasque meneur ? Et si oui, qui pourrait accueillir le 3eme choix de la draft 2020 ?Avec Jacques Monclar. Présenté par Nicolas Sarnak.Jacques Monclar, Rémi Reverchon, Mary Patrux, Xavier Vaution, Fred Weis et Chris Singleton décryptent l'actualité de la NBA dans le Podcast NBA Extra, présenté par Nicolas Sarnak et Baptiste Denis.En complément de l'émission lancée en 2012, beIN SPORTS a créé, avec ce podcast, un nouveau format pour revenir en profondeur sur la ligue nord-américaine de basketball. Chaque semaine, les membres de l'émission débattent autour de trois thèmes majeurs, qui font l'actualité de la NBA.Un podcast à retrouver aussi sur Youtube : https://tinyurl.com/y4sabkns Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

Sam Farber, the Voice of the Hornets joins the show as Sam talks about the return of LaMelo Ball to the starting lineup, Brandon Miller being on the verge of his return from injury, what stands out about Kon Knueppel's acclimation to the NBA, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe breaks down the Wednesday NBA Slate with a discussion of Jalen Brunson's potential return, LaMelo Ball's opportunity against the Pacers, and blowout potential across the league.Joe also discusses whether Ball Knowledge matters when betting on sports or if Math remains king.Please like, rate, and subscribe if this was helpful to you!Join the Huddle for $1! https://dubclub.win/r/p/pri-jcfak/?checkout=1&coupon=FIRSTChapters00:00 Intro01:55 Analyzing Player Props and Game Matchups09:36 Exploring Advanced Stats and Player Performance15:19 The Importance of Ball Knowledge in Betting22:40 Harmonizing Math and Ball Knowledge27:24 Pods and Recs

Nick and Jonathan react to the best sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.

It was a good news/bad news kind of day for the Hornets, who fell in the waning moments of a close one at Toronto, 110-108 despite great performances from Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel. However, the team also got good news on the injury front as Brandon Miller returned to basketball activities. Rob Longo is joined by Sam Perley to break it all down.

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This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the Vikings game vs. Chicago this weekend and whether or not it's a "must win", did LaMelo Ball talk himself out of being picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves, plus we have one more state football semifinals update.

Mac & Bone start a Football Friday show, talking about the Patriots blowout win over the Jets on TNF, before going over some positive injury news for the Panthers, and the Hornets with LaMelo Ball set to play this weekend, and they give you the best way to take in all the sports with the Couch Potato Guide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mac & Bone start Thursday's show, talking about the Hornets win over the Bucks, without LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, they recap a dominant non-conference win for NC State over UNC-Greensboro, as they continue to impress eary on under Will Wade, they give you Panther updates after the first practice of the week, and Paul Finebaum sounds off on G5 representation in the CFP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.