Podcast appearances and mentions of LaMelo Ball

In this episode of RealGM Radio, NBA experts Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore break down the 2025 NBA contender tiers, diving into early-season surprises, elite teams, and breakout stars. From the Oklahoma City Thunder's title defense to Victor Wembanyama's meteoric leap, this deep dive explores how early trends shape the championship race. The duo also examines the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves, debating who truly belongs in the top tier. Later, they discuss under-the-radar teams like Houston, Milwaukee, and San Antonio, plus what's gone wrong for squads like Orlando and Atlanta. Packed with sharp insights, stats, and smart banter, this is your must-listen guide to where every team stands in the NBA's title chase. 00:00 – Intro: Breaking down the NBA contender tiers 01:25 – Early-season overreactions and meaningful trends 03:55 – OKC Thunder: defending champs or vulnerable? 06:12 – Thunder depth and star power discussion 08:25 – Tier Two: Denver Nuggets & Cleveland Cavaliers 11:40 – Denver's defensive issues and Jokic's dominance 14:15 – Can Cleveland's defense carry them to the Finals? 14:41 – Tier Three: Warriors and Timberwolves analysis 16:45 – Golden State's “Jimmy Butler era” & aging core 24:37 – Minnesota's defense and trade deadline potential 28:52 – Tier Four: Spurs, Rockets, Bucks & Knicks 32:12 – Victor Wembanyama's rise into NBA's elite 39:53 – Houston's struggles and the Fred VanVleet effect 45:09 – Giannis and the Bucks' identity; Knicks' hero-ball 49:21 – Mid-tier teams: Lakers, Clippers, Heat, Magic, etc. 59:51 – Miami's fast-paced offense & elite conditioning 1:03:23 – Disappointments: Celtics, Hawks, Pelicans 1:06:39 – The Cooper Flagg problem in Dallas 1:13:00 – Lamelo Ball's frustrations and Charlotte's direction 1:15:51 – Utah & Washington's surprising progress 1:17:31 – Trade deadline talk and rebuilding futures 1:19:15 – Outro: final thoughts on NBA tiers RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

(0:22) Previewing "On the Bench" With Austin Rivers(4:41) Previewing Pistons-Cavs(9:18) Austin Reaves 50pt Game + Improvement (14:21) Is the Lakers Big-3 Really a Big-3? (25:55) Dylan Harper's Early Flashes(31:45) Wembanyama Is Still an Alien(34:17) The Case Against Cooper Flagg at PG(42:30) LaMelo Ball and the Hornets (47:30) Is Cam Thomas Underappreciated(58:06) Austin Rivers Goes Kayaking(1:03:40) Life Lessons w/Austin, Basketball, and Life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Travis "T-Bone" Hancock of Sports Radio WFNZ stops by the HHC for the first time this season to preview the Hornets taking on the Heat in Miami with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the latest news and notes surrounding LaMelo Ball's hot start, as well as the latest on Brandon Miller's injury.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Hornets at Heat Injuries Miller, Williams and Green are out for Charlotte with Mann questionable. Herro, J Recent Box Score Key Stats Hornets at Heat 7PM ET—Charlotte is 2-1 after their 139-113 road win at Washington. The Hornets hit 51% with 39% from three. LaMelo Ball scored 38 points with 13 rebounds and 13 assists. Miles Bridges contributed 22 points with four boards.

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to each give three first impressions from the first week of the NBA season. Intro (0:00:00) Austin Reaves (2:17) Milwaukee Bucks (13:11) Miami Heat (20:08) FanDuel ad break (28:59) LaMelo Ball (30:06) Jonathan Kuminga (37:42) Kyshawn George (47:11) Toronto Raptors (55:37) Ajay Mitchell (1:00:00) Cedric Coward (1:09:56) Also, be sure to check out Michael Pina's newest Ringer.com piece, 13 Overreactions to the First Week of the NBA Season. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Victoria Valencia and Ben Cruz The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jeremy and Matt discuss: Hornets beat Wizards initial thoughts LaMelo Ball's triple double Charlotte's impactful rookie class The Benefits of having structure & clear roles Guest: Matt Alquiza - Hornets Writer for Sports Illustrated Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_5UX2f78jXKQdPACwQfFeAFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockitorleaveFollow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r50IUWKrl5Fum0bqBt4BW

The Hornets were down as many as 13 against the Wizards, but outscored Washington 88-51 in the second half to secure a 139-113 win on the second night of a back-to-back, all while LaMelo Ball went for a 38-point triple-double. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the game and pick their top performers of the night, and also discuss what we've learned about this Hornets team through the first week of the season.

Greg recaps Washington's 139-113 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He discusses Brian Keefe using Corey Kispert to guard LaMelo Ball, Alex Sarr and Tre Johnson's impressive performances and more. Enjoy!

In hour 2 of the show, the conversation turns to the RB position and how it's now time to give Rico the majority of touches, and Kyle touches on an eye-opening performance for LaMelo Ball in the nation's capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Hornets vs. 76ers Injuries Green and Williams are out for Charlotte. George, McCain and Watford are out for Philadelphia with Edwards probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Hornets at 76ers 7:40 PM ET—Charlotte is 1-0 following their 136-117 home victory against Brooklyn. The Hornets shot 53% with 47% from three. Brandon Miller scored 25 points with seven assists. LaMelo Ball chipped in with 20 points and eight assists.

pWotD Episode 3095: 6-7 (meme) Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 174,556 views on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 our article of the day is 6-7 (meme).6-7 (pronounced "six seven"; also written as 67, 6, 7 and 6 7) is an internet meme and slang term that emerged in early 2025 on TikTok and Instagram Reels. The phrase originated from the song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by Skrilla, which became popular in video edits featuring professional basketball players, especially LaMelo Ball, who is 6 ft 7 in (2.01 meters) tall.The meme was further popularized through Overtime Elite player Taylen "TK" Kinney's repeated use of the meme. In March 2025, a boy named Maverick Trevillion became known as the "67 Kid" after a viral video showed him yelling the term at a basketball game while performing an excited hand gesture. A related meme, "41", is derived from "41 Song (Saks Freestyle)" by rapper Blizzi Boi, in which the number is repeated throughout.The meme's popularity grew among Generation Alpha, with teachers widely reporting its use among middle and elementary schoolchildren. The meme has been deemed to be part of a wider online "brain rot" phenomenon.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:57 UTC on Thursday, 23 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see 6-7 (meme) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Justin.

In the second hour, Mac & Bone talk about the importance this year has for LaMelo Ball's outlook with the Hornets, they take an updated look at how Bryce Young compares to CJ Stroud over the last 17 games, before a Wednesday edition of Random Crap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In the final hour of the show, Kyle Bailey talks to LaMelo Ball about the Hornets upcoming season, along with expectations, and the focus turns to the Panthers with their upcoming matchup with the Bills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets concluded the preseason with a 113-108 loss at New York, a close contest considering the fact that Charlotte decided to rest Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball. Rob Longo and Sam Perley of Hornets.com discuss the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and the two also wrap up the preseason as a whole and what they've learned.

Cooper Flagg has soared above his rookie class this preseason.. BUT we'll show you why Jason Kidd may have some questions about where he fits in the lineup. LaMelo Ball put on a show last night - NOW how does he take his game to the next level? Perk's got some ideas... LeBron James is OUT to start the season, but how long will the Lakers have to tread water without him? Mike Brown joins Tim Legler for our new coaches corner segment... You'll want to hear how the Knicks head coach envisions his offense this season! Erik Spolestra joins the NBA Today to talk about his new job as Head Coach of USA Basketball and the big changes that the team faces going into Los Angeles in 2028.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cooper Flagg has soared above his rookie class this preseason.. BUT we'll show you why Jason Kidd may have some questions about where he fits in the lineup. LaMelo Ball put on a show last night - NOW how does he take his game to the next level? Perk's got some ideas... LeBron James is OUT to start the season, but how long will the Lakers have to tread water without him? Mike Brown joins Tim Legler for our new coaches corner segment... You'll want to hear how the Knicks head coach envisions his offense this season! Erik Spolestra joins the NBA Today to talk about his new job as Head Coach of USA Basketball and the big changes that the team faces going into Los Angeles in 2028.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 217, Max chats with South East Melbourne Phoenix Owner Romie Chaudhari! Romie takes us through constantly moving around the US as a kid, to building a property empire in LA, and now leading one of the NBL's most ambitious clubs. Romie opens up on how growing up moving around the US shaped an emotional detachment from his business ventures - something he says has been both a strength and a weakness. But there's one venture he admits he's deeply connected to: the Phoenix. We dive into his first real estate deal (a three-story apartment he renovated himself), his three key questions before partnering with investors, and his major development projects in Miami. Romie also shares how he initially said no to investing in the Phoenix, the 48-hour deal he struck with Larry Kestelman, and the faith he's placed in Tommy Greer to build the club's foundation. Plus - the story behind turning down LaMelo Ball in 2020, and how Josh King's appointment mid-season last year transformed the team's direction. All this and much more in episode 217 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/

NBA YouTuber and basketball historian Mike Korzemba joins Combo's Court to break down some of the NBA's biggest what-if scenarios — from Michael Jordan's draft history to how Giannis Antetokounmpo's future could reshape the league. They also dive into the current Giannis trade buzz! The conversation dives into how roster changes can redefine legacies, has LaMelo Ball became underrated? and is Cooper Flagg changing how we view generational talent. They also touch on how basketball content has evolved on YouTube and how creators can stay consistent and continue evolving in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts! Watch exclusive visuals on COMBO TV YouTube Channel! Find Combo here: New Twitter: @itsonetwocombo IG: @Onetwocombo YouTube: COMBO TV Support Combo's Court directly: Cash App: $comboscourt Venmo: @comboscourt USE CODE COMBO ON PRIZEPICKS! Sign up on PrizePicks using the promo code “Combo.” Make a deposit of $5 or more and receive $50 instantly here: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/COMBO

Welcome back to another episode of The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone. LeBron James' Decision Part 2 had the internet in a frenzy, final free agency signings help make or break teams, and white shoes cleanliness is put to the test. What does the future hold for guys like LaMelo Ball and Jalen Green, Giannis rumors of going to the Knicks start adding up, and JJ Redick takes a new approach to the upcoming season. Don't forget to subscribe to the pod and if you're a kid, listen to your parents. ADS: -- Gametime: Download the Gametime app and use code PATBEV for $20 off your first purchase. -- New Amsterdam Vodka: Find your wins with New Amsterdam Vodka -- DraftKings: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ (19+ AL/NE, 21+ AZ/MA/VA). Valid only where Pick6 operates, see dkng.co/pick6states. Void in NY, ONT, and where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first Pick Set to receive max. $50 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Picks that expire in 14 days (336 hours). Ends 10/13/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms: pick6.draftkings.com/promos Sponsored by DraftKings. -- Earnin: Download EarnIn today and type THEPATBEVPOD under PODCAST when you sign up. -- BlueChew: Use promo code PATBEV at https://bluechew.com for your first month FREE and pay five bucks for shipping.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/patbevpod

E468 - Top 100 NBA 2025 : AD, Trae, Bane, LaMelo, Avdija (La C-LAB #11) Aujourd'hui, c'est la C-LAB 2025 ! Notre Top 100 des joueurs NBA mais aussi et surtout un Top 100 participatif avec pleins de médias du paysage NBA Français ! Format particulier : 100 noms dans une pré-liste, 5 noms tirés au sort à chaque épisode et un classement qui se construit petit à petit à chaque cuvée de 5 joueurs que l'on rajoute ! Pour ce numéro : Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Desmond Bane, LaMelo Ball, Deni Avdija. Pour cela c'est Flo de l'Analyste qui se joint à nous ! Bienvenue dans le Basket Lab Guillaume (@GuillaumeBLab) -- NOUVEAU : Le site pour soumettre votre vote sur le Top 100 et  jouer avec nous !  https://nba-visuals.gitlab.io/top-100/2025/ranking -- 0:00 Intro 17:31 LaMelo Ball 33:07 Desmond Bane 46:36 Deni Avdija 58:18 Trae Young 1:13:25 Anthony Davis -- Flux secondaire "Le Basket Lab - Extraits" pour des formats courts tous les jours : https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/le-basket-lab-extraits/ -- Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@lebasketlab Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/guillaume_lebasketlab Twitter : https://twitter.com/GuillaumeBLab Discord : https://discord.gg/CfWkhZx9xM  

Before Buzz City heads to South Carolina to kick off training camp, hear from Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson and head coach Charles Lee, as well as new players and familiar faces. Sam Farber and Rob Longo react to the notable quotes and set their expectations for this upcoming training camp and season.

Gavin called it a week ago! Bad Bunny will be headlining the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Join the fellas as they discuss Cardi B selling 200k albums, Diddy potential release date, and why Men suck at befriending other Men!MOST ACTIVE DAD T-SHIRT - ⁠⁠⁠⁠ORDER TODAY(00:00) Tony the Closer is crashing out on Gillie and Wallo for stealing money! - (08:30) Dad Tip of the Week: Book Your 2025 Holiday Photos TODAY - (17:45) Cardi B sells 200k first week and Mike discuss if the numbers are real! - (29:30) Cardi B sits with Alex Cooper to discuss eaters! - (35:53) Gavin wonder's if the Black Community could support artist if record labels release the target audience of every artist - (45:30) Bad Bunny is officially the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Performer - (55:30) Gloria Velez is on DJ Vlad exposing Aaron Hall, Uncle Luke and DJ Laz - (01:03:00) USC Wins and will Lamelo Ball give a f**k this year!SUPPORT THE PODCAST - Subscribe to YouTube - Discord - PatreonFollow Us On: Instagram - TwitterSubmit to #ASKADAD: https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-showFollow Mike: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/Twitter https://x.com/PastorMikeWillFollow Gavin: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iam_gavinb/Twitter https://x.com/iAM_GAVINB

 Kevin O'Connor is joined by David Thorpe to preview the NBA Southeast Division. Can Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero's Orlando Magic win the East? What's happening with the Miami Heat roster and can Trae Young be counted on to lead the Hawks to a title? Plus, why Charlotte's hopes hinge on LaMelo Ball meanwhile the Wizards wait to see if there's a true star on their young squad.(0:20) Southeast Division breakdown(0:27) Orlando Magic preview(14:16) Miami Heat preview(20:31) Atlanta Hawks preview(32:39) Charlotte Hornets preview(43:57) Washington Wizards preview

Friends, enemies, and ballers Katie Heindl and Josh Gondleman join the pod! We chat about tradition in basketball, SGA interviews, WNBA playoffs and awards, LaMelo Ball, and even more. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

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Rick Kamla and Dr. A are here to tackle the biggest fantasy "What Ifs" for the 2025-26 season. They each come up with their own lists of players who could be huge steals or busts, depending on how the season unfolds. This episode is 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!

The NBA may be in the U.S., but some of its brightest stars are starting their journeys down under. In this episode of Hoopsology, we're joined by Liam Santamaria, General Manager of the NBL's Next Stars recruitment program and ESPN analyst for the NBL. Liam gives us a front-row seat into how the Australian NBL is quietly becoming one of the NBA's top global pipelines. We dive into:

On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick build a new list of the best 25 players under the age of 25. Does Anthony Edwards or Victor Wembanyama sit atop this list? Should Cade Cunningham or LaMelo Ball be an automatic lock in the top 3? How good can Stephon Castle be? All of those answers and more on this brand new episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick build a new list of the best 25 players under the age of 25. Does Anthony Edwards or Victor Wembanyama sit atop this list? Should Cade Cunningham or LaMelo Ball be an automatic lock in the top 3? How good can Stephon Castle be? All of those answers and more on this brand new episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mac & Bone start a Football Friday, talking about the news & notes coming out of the Panthers joint practice yesterday with the Texans, including Tre'von Moehrig's big hit, and the relationship between Bryce Young & CJ Stroud, the play a bunch of random audio, including LaMelo Ball catching a stray from Bill Simmons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presented by FanDuel, Rick Kamla and Dr. A continue their deep dive into the season's first ESPN ADPs on this episode of Fantasy NBA Today, helping you build a winning draft board. They tackle some of the most debated names, including Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball, Joel Embiid, and Kawhi Leonard. They'll tell you if they would "buy" or "sell" these players at their current average draft position and explain exactly why. Plus, the hosts debate the Chicago Bulls' FanDuel win total for the upcoming season. Tune in for essential fantasy insights and strategic advice to help you dominate your draft!

As we enter the dog days of summer, Verno and Jacoby bring 10 questions each about the upcoming NBA season. They go through everything from the recent string of contract extensions, Daryl Morey's asterisk comments, LeBron James, Klay Thompson's relationship with Megan Thee Stallion, Target Guy, and so much more. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:18) Q1: Rank the recent extensions: Bridges, Luka, and Fox (09:20) Q2: Which team do you think you will like more than others? (12:30) Q3: Who will be the 3-seed in the East? (17:40) Q4: Which rookie (not Flagg) do you want to watch the most? (19:18) Q5: Craziest prediction that probably won't happen (22:49) Q6: Daryl Morey is ____ for saying the people put an asterisk on the bubble title (26:54) Q7: Which is more likely for OKC: 55 or 65 wins? (29:00) Q8: Do you think ESPN pays attention to other broadcasts? (34:43) Q9: How will LeBron's season play out? (40:38) Q10: Could Jacoby's twins work the same job like the Thompson twins? (46:41) Q11: Will Joel Embiid ever be Joel Embiid again? (47:01) Q12: Which team in the West do you think will not be as good as people think? (49:18) Q13: Will Klay and Megan Thee Stallion last until the end of the season? (53:09) Q14: Which player do you want to see in person that you have not? (54:39) Q15: Will the Blazers make the play-in? (01:00:49) Q16: Who would you take the gamble on: Zion Williamson or LaMelo Ball? (01:02:44) Q17: Which NBA players were the most relevant at the National Sports Collectors Convention? (01:12:36) Q18: Who is the biggest football player in New York? (01:14:16) Q19: Will "Target Guy" have a podcast by the end of the season (01:15:18) Q20: Which player looks most wrong in their new uniform (01:16:36) Issues with Verno's stay in New York Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here is a little peek behind the paywall. To sign up for our premium podcast shows go here: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/premium/ Rod, Justin, and Karen discuss listener feedback, Lakers, Lamelo Ball tattoo issue, Gilbert Arenas Arrested, Marcus Morris arrested, Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN, Luka gets ripped, Morey says Lakers bubble ring has an asterisk, Taylor Rooks gets married, Christian Wilkins’, Nick Young still mad D’Angelo Russell, NFL Super Bowl ticket scandal, Bubba Wallace gets win, Caitlin Clark stalker, Coach Prime beats cancer, Ice Cube says Angel Reese wouldn’t be a big enough signing for Big 3, DeAndre Ayton groupie story, CTE shooter, Rashawn Slater’s ex-wife has to chime in on NFL reporters tweet, Tyrese’s Haliburton engaged, someone threw a dildo on the court at WNBA game, Sparks mascot knocked down, Miami Heat memorabilia scandal, Glo and Brandon Ingram, Kyrie Irving says all celebs are actors being paid to be human, Joy Taylor is done with sports, Laura Dahlmeier dies in climbing accident, MLB pitcher has home almost broken into during road trip, Aaron Rodgers being a dick and Candace Parker discusses WNBA CBA negotiations.Go Premium: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/premium/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este episodio, hacemos el FastBreak con las noticias más importantes de días recientes, incluyendo el cuerpo de Luka, la extensión de Mikal y la situación de Kuminga. Nos vamos a fondo con los Hornets y debatimos si ya es hora de cambiar a LaMelo Ball, y con los Raptors. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksWebsite:www.losnbafreaks.comEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

07/29 Hour 1: Scary News Around The United States - 1:00 Top Storylines Around The Sports World - 11:00 LaMelo Ball Gets A Bizarre New Tattoo - 31:00

SNKRS Nike basketball showcase, Nike's bad marketing, and LaMelo Ball is ruing Puma Basketball. Thesneakdiss.com IG:@thesneakdiss Twitter:@the_sneakdiss

Rick Kamla and Dr. A are back on Fantasy NBA Today to tackle some of the most pressing draft day questions for the upcoming season! This episode features intense head-to-head player debates, including: LaMelo Ball vs. Dyson Daniels Amen Thompson vs. Dyson Daniels Derrick White vs. Desmond Bane Scottie Barnes vs. Jalen Johnson Chet Holmgren vs. Jalen Johnson Paolo Banchero vs. Josh Giddey Plus, they give their expert rankings for key player groups: Giannis, AD, KAT Ant, Curry, Trae Brunson, Fox, Jaylen Brown Get ready for deep insights to ace your fantasy basketball draft! 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!

Baron Davis aka Bart Oatmeal pulled up to Podcast P for one of the funniest episodes yet. The guys kick things off with LaMelo Ball and the future of the Hornets, before Baron gives his take on the Warriors' championship window, and why Jonathan Kuminga has to be their X-Factor. Then we shift to Baron Davis' time in the NBA starting with him being the first explosive Point Guard. We discuss MJ & AI stories from the iconic '02 All-Star Game, wild details from the Kevin Garnett Carmelo Anthony Incident, almost fighting Mike Tyson at a club & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second hour, Mac & Bone talk about the Panthers defense, and the chances that the group doesn't improve after a disastrous 2024 season, they play sound from the national media talking about LaMelo Ball's future in Charlotte, and after the way that Fitty acted during the Mets/Orioles series, they address annoying fan behavior See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary basketball writer, Mike Decourcy, joins the show, as Mike talks about the NBA Draft options for the Hornets, why he would understand if they decided to move off of LaMelo Ball, and he sounds off about the possibility that the NCAA Tournament expands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and Joe “Iso Joe” Johnson react to Desmond Bane being traded to the Orlando Magic, the New York Knicks reportedly targeting Jason Kidd as their next head coach, and rumors heating up around LaMelo Ball potentially being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.01:41 - Desmond Bane traded to Magic24:00 - Knicks still linked to Jason Kidd37:43 - Mavs leak #1 pick plans39:42 - LaMelo to the Clippers?(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)#Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OKC's defensive masterclass and Jalen Williams' breakout performance have the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER on the brink of a championship. Wes Goldberg and Dave DuFour (The Athletic) analyze the THUNDER's path to success, dissecting their suffocating defense and the PACERS' struggles. The conversation shifts to blockbuster trade scenarios, including Desmond Bane's move to Orlando and potential Kevin Durant destinations. Charlotte's challenges with LaMelo Ball and roster construction strategies for struggling franchises round out this comprehensive NBA discussion. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 3:37 Thunder Defense 25:31 Exciting Finals for fans 34:00 Desmond Bane trade 50:14 Kevin Durant's next team 57:30 Trade Machine ideas RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

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Gil's Arena Reacts To Kevin Durant TWEETING Out His Future as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Kevin Durant sparking trade rumors after a viral night on Twitter brought out reports that KD is on his way out of Phoenix in the coming weeks with teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and New York Knicks emerging as the favorites to land the legendary NBA Superstar. The Gil's Arena Crew breaks down what team is the best fit for Durant and give their take on the debate over his underwhelming career since leaving Steph Curry & The Golden State Warriors. Next, they react to the Ringer's updated top 100 NBA Players list and debate where the list went right and wrong with players like Joel Embiid, Paul George, and LaMelo Ball all getting snubbed with low ratings. They follow that up with a debate over Andy Roddick's comments that tennis players are the best athletes in the world before reacting to Kyrie Irving sticking up for Karl Anthony Towns following the smattering of hate towards the New York Knicks Superstar following their loss in the NBA Playoffs. They then welcome rapper Flawless into Gil's Arena to break down his experience on the Netflix series Rhythm & Flow and give his take on the best rapper in the game right now before finally previewing Game 3 of the NBA Finals where Tyrese Haliburton & Shai Gilgeous Alexander both look to guide their teams to a series lead for the NBA Title. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Flawless, Kenyon Martin & Rashad McCants Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog. Go to ruffgreens.com/arena and use 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 Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   0:00:00 2 Min Countdown 0:02:02 Show Start 0:08:11 What Sport Has The Best Athlete? 0:33:06 Ringer's Top 100 NBA Players List 0:41:54 Embiid Ranked 84th In The NBA 0:51:10 Flawless Enters Gil's Arena 0:52:40 Life After Rhythm & Flow 1:03:21 Flawless Calls Out Rashad's Favorite Team 1:05:14 Kyrie Irving Stands Up For Karl Anthony Towns 1:15:09 Thibs Thanks The New York Knicks 1:36:59 Kevin Durant Defends His Legacy On Twitter 2:11:15 Shai Is Quietly One Of The Greatest Scorers Ever 2:17:44 Tim Hardaway Is Still Going After Hali 2:36:14 MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Grant break down what is shaping up to be either an uneventful of absolutely pivotal offseason for the Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:58 - Hornets cap sheet + future of Tre Mann2:07 - Biggest needs5:26 - What should Charlotte do at No. 4?7:39 - Future of Mark Williams10:16 - The LaMelo Ball talk14:56 - WILD TRADE IDEA ALERT (loose framework)16:11 - In defense of LaMelo Ball19:02 - The Hornets situation is fascinating...20:23 - Players the Hornets should targetSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Heat Check's Trysta Krick joined the show to talk Pacers-Thunder, Kings and LaMelo Ball.

The guys spend hour four talking LaMelo Ball and were joined by The Athletic's Jason Jones.

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Thunder clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 2012, Julius Randle and Naz Reid forgetting how to dribble, comparisons between the '25 Thunder and the '15 Warriors, and whether Anthony Edwards needs to chill with the trash talk. That, plus what the Sixers will do with the No. 3 pick, LaMelo Ball trade rumors, and Josh Giddey's next contract.