Podcast appearances and mentions of Adam Silver

Legend from I Got Next Sports Media returns as he and Gerald discuss the fallout from Oklahoma City's WCF loss and if any big changes are on the way for the Thunder. They also get Legend's pick for the NBA Finals, and why Adam Silver looks to be the biggest winner of this season's Knicks-Spurs matchups. The stakes are at their highest becuase the NBA Finals are here, and we have got you covered with the best in NBA Observations right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!Follow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports or pop culture merchandise!Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more!Check out John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break⁠, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet!The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.Presented by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakerholics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakersball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pop Culture Cosmos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inside Sports Fantasy Football⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lakers Corner, @DripShowshop, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SynBlades.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, I Got Next Sports Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Happy Hoarder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Retro City Games!

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn grades the Denver Nuggets power forward position that includes Aaron Gordon, Spencer Jones, and DaRon Holmes II. He discusses why Gordon matters so much for the Nuggets franchise and what the next six weeks will look like for the power forward spot in Denver. He also discusses Adam Silver and the NBA destroying dynasties. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Rob and Kelvin explain why they’re now both big fans of New York Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter for his comments in the wake of the Jaxson Dart-President Trump situation, and tell us why the Terry Rozier gambling scandal should have NBA commissioner Adam Silver shaking in his boots. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Ric Bucher swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around The Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Silver just asked a question that could change the NBA forever: Should referees eventually be replaced by AI? In this episode of Alley Oop, Trysta Krick and Juju Gotti dive into one of the wildest debates in sports today. Would robot refs actually improve officiating? Would NBA fans trust artificial intelligence more than human referees? Or do sports fans secretly need refs around so they have someone to blame after every controversial call?The conversation goes everywhere from AI officiating and Adam Silver's vision for the future of basketball to OKC's flopping controversy, the Western Conference Finals showdown between the Thunder and Spurs, Victor Wembanyama's impact on the league, Luke Kornet's surprising rise, and predictions for the rest of the NBA Playoffs.Plus, the crew tackles one of the most important questions in sports entertainment: Why do fans love T-shirt cannons so much?! In this episode:• Adam Silver's AI referee debate• Should NBA refs be replaced?• OKC flopping controversy• Spurs vs Thunder predictions• Victor Wembanyama discussion• Luke Kornet's timid performance• Knicks fans being Knicks fans• T-shirt cannon power rankings• The future of NBA officiatingDo you want AI making calls in Game 7? Or are human refs part of what makes sports great? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA's vibes have been unusually awful recently. There has been widespread hand-wringing about the homogenization of modern offenses and the league's notoriously weak regular-season TV ratings. A tanking crisis saw about a third of teams purposely try to lose games in a race to secure the top pick in the 2026 draft. A barrage of gambling scandals took out a head coach and several players. And the playoffs have brought relentless complaining from fans about foul-baiting and flopping, tactics that have often been rewarded by the referees.At the center of this is Adam Silver, who was once the most popular and celebrated commissioner in all of sports. In recent years, though, his reputation has soured. Fans have begun to wonder: Why isn't he addressing the problems that everyone else seems to see? Is the right guy running the league?In a profile of Silver for The Atlantic, the journalist Tim Alberta wrote, “Companies take on the personality of their leader.” Today, Alberta joins Derek to talk about the state of the modern NBA, whether the league has optimized the fun out of basketball, and what the impact is when a sport stops being treated like a game that exists to remind people that there is more to life than work and money. Visit https://www.uber.com/safety to learn more. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@PlainEnglishwithDerekThompson If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek ThompsonGuest: Tim AlbertaProducer: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Support: Ben GlicksmanLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The NBA has, historically, enjoyed its most prosperity by way of superstars and super teams. Adam Silver has methodically built a league that stands ten toes down against those ends. Anthony realized this live on the air.

Anthony gives his thoughts on the anti-tanking measures the NBA took and what they say about the things Adam Silver cares about. He also has an epiphany about the kind of league Silver is working toward.

The funny part in all of this is the league itself says it's still working through some stuff. This leads to some questions from Anthony on why this needed to be announced right away, and what doing so says about Adam Silver.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about tonight's Western Conference Finals Game 6 between the Thunder and Spurs, comments made by JJ McCarthy in reference to his relationship with Kyler Murray, what's going on in MLB as Shohei Ohtani continues to set records as labor negotiations are about to heat up, a recap of last night's conversations with all the league's commissioners, and more. Joining the show is about three great guests including 12 year NFL veteran at QB, 2x Emmy award winner for NFL Live, and ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky, to chat about the Kyler Murray/JJ McCarthy situation, which teams with new OC's he's worried about, and more. Next, Stanley Cup Champion, 18 year NHL veteran, 2006 1st overall pick, and ESPN NHL analyst, Erik Johnson joins the show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes looks like they're pulling away from the Habs, how Vegas managed to sweep the Avs, and more. Later, 21 year NBA veteran, 12x All-Star, 11x All-NBA, 9x All NBA-Defense, and 2x Gold Medalist, Chris Paul joins the show to chat about Adam Silver and Tyrese Haliburton's comments last night on the state of the NBA, his stance on all the flopping and how it's getting taught now, his thoughts on tonight's game, this run the Knicks are on, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, enjoy Memorial Day weekend. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason cites Morgan Wallen as he comes to the conclusion that he's a little crazy, but the sports world is insane. His anticipation for watching Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever go up against Golden State and Tiffany Hayes this evening outweighs the NBA Western Conference Game 6 meeting between Oklahoma City and San Antonio. How can Adam Silver dismiss flopping as an issue and Cathy Engelbert drone on about taking the WNBA international? Draymond Green threatens kids, as Mike Vrabel loves his kids so much that he occasionally spends time with them when not boating or vacationing at a resort. What in the wide world of sports is going on? Maurice Drake Jr., Jon the Liquidator, Steve Kim, Dre Baldwin, Jay Skapinac, and Shaun King all join today's show to help Jason answer the question, “Am I crazy?” ​​Today's Sponsors: Patriot Mobile Patriot Mobile isn't just a wireless provider. Switching is easier than ever—activate in minutes. Keep your number, keep your phone, or upgrade. Take a stand today. Go to https://PatriotMobile.com/FEARLESS or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code FEARLESS for a FREE MONTH of service! ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@KTVwatch  https://www.youtube.com/@jontheliquidator  https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://x.com/SteveKim323 https://x.com/realshaunking ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about Vikings QB Kyler Murray saying he wants to help J.J. McCarthy any way he can while J.J. described their relationship as two guys sitting on the opposite side of the classroom, Adam Silver not believing that flopping is a big problem in the NBA, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright predicts Game 6 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs and whether or not Victor Wembanyama is getting unfair treatment from the NBA. Then, Nick breaks down how Adam Silver and the NBA can fix their flopping issue, and why the league's commissioner should take it more seriously. Later, Nick weighs in on the New York Knicks Finals-bound roster and who is facing the most pressure. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber cover a packed hour of New York sports debates, starting with the pride and embarrassment that come with wearing conference championship gear after a team falls short. From Knicks Finals shirts to Mets pennant sweatshirts, Yankees World Series hats, and Giants NFC Championship gear, the conversation becomes a wider look at what fans celebrate, what they mock, and why context matters. The hour also gets into a creative Aaron Judge heckle, NBA flopping and Adam Silver's response, the Jets handling of Kenyon Sadiq injury update, and the Giants fallout around Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter. Along the way, Evan and Tiki connect fan psychology, team drama, locker room perception, and even the butt fumble into one broad question about how sports moments live on after the game ends.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Wemby skipping media obligations, Adam Silver talks 2026 playoff officiating and Ocho almost scores in his soccer game Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 00:00 - Introduction07:26 - NBA warns Wemby for skipping media24:15 - Adam Silver addresses officiating in 2026 playoffs45:23 - Ocho almost scores in soccer game (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is heading to a Knicks finals game at the Garden, leaving us wondering what reaction he'll get from the crowd. Next, Jerry arrives for his first update of the day, but Gio notices he's not wearing shoes. In baseball, the Yankees beat the Royals behind Gerrit Cole's 7th-inning shutout, Howie Rose calls Juan Soto's home run in a Mets win over the Reds, Carson Benge shaves his mustache and it works, and Cristopher Sanchez breaks a Phillies record with 44 ⅔ scoreless innings. Finally, Rays pitcher Jonathan Heasley vomits on the mound, Adam Silver talks flopping and officiating with Pat McAfee, and a Trump impersonator calls in about the Knicks and UFC on the White House lawn.

Reports came out this morning that Jaxson Dart addressed the team and other leaders spoke about him introducing Trump. Jerry returns for an update starting with SGA talking about tonight's game in San Antonio, followed by Adam Silver discussing flopping with Pat McAfee. The Yankees shutout the Royals as Gerrit Cole pitched well again, the Mets actually won a game as Juan Soto homered again, and the Moment of the Day features Boomer pinning Al against the wall and not letting him leave the studio. Finally, a police officer pulls a woman over for having her phone in a right hand she doesn't actually have, and Gio talks about ticks on Long Island spreading disease.

Jerry starts with SGA talking about tonight's game in San Antonio. Adam Silver was on with Pat McAfee and they talked about flopping. The Yankees shutout the Royals and Gerrit Cole pitched well again. The Mets actually won a game and Juan Soto homered again. The Moment of The Day: Boomer pins Al against the wall & won't let him leave the studio.

The Yankees beat the Royals again and Gerrit Cole worked into the 7th inning with a shutout. We heard Howie Rose on the call as Juan Soto homered in the Mets win over the Reds. Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez broke the Phillies record for scoreless innings with 44 ⅔. Rays pitcher Jonathan Heasley vomited several times on the mound last night. Adam Silver was on with Pat McAfee and talked about flopping and officiating.

Ken and Lima bring in producer John to examine the Cleveland Guardians' latest win and the impact of Travis Bazzana on the lineup. They explore the local reaction to the Senior Players Championship moving from Firestone Country Club to California. The discussion also touches on Adam Silver's interest in implementing AI technology to assist NBA referees with objective calls. 01:31 - Guardians And Travis Bazzana 03:22 - Senior Players Championship Relocating 07:45 - AI Referees In Basketball

The Cleveland Cavaliers NEED To BLOW IT UP according to Gil's Arena as the Gil's Arena Crew breaks down what went wrong for the Cavs as they went out sorry, getting swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. They debate if the team should blow it up after James Harden & Donovan Mitchell proved they do not have enough juice to overcome the best in the East and discuss how this impacts Harden's legacy as the Beard failed to make noise in the NBA Playoffs once again. Next, they react to Anthony Edwards speaking out about his move to shake hands with the San Antonio Spurs long before the game ended and debate if Ant-Man is too real to become the face of the NBA as he refuses to not keep it real. Finally, they react to Adam Silver's appearance on the Pat McAfee show where the NBA Commissioner gave his takes on issues facing the league like flopping & officiating, anti-tanking rules and the new draft lottery policy. PLEASE give us a LIKE & SUBSCRIBE if you enjoy the show!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Swaggy P, Brandon Jennings & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena premieres every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Start building credit with Kikoff today, and get your first month for as little as one dollar. That's 80% off the normal price when you go to https://getkikoff.com/arena today SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand check out a hit Albert Breer did on Cleveland sports radio, debating if there is a chance the Patriots could land Myles Garrett from the Browns. (10:23) We take a look at the housing market around Waltham, attempting to avoid the morning traffic commute. (24:56) Our last full segment of the day breaks down Adam Silver saying the NBA will be using an AI system for out-of-bounds calls.(34:49) Today's Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tobin comes in fired up with an all-time rant about the messy studio before turning his attention to Heat offseason hype, including Kasparas Jakuciones getting noticeably bigger. The crew dives into NFL soundbites from Jalen Hurts and the Commanders, while Tobin also unloads on Adam Silver and the NBA over the Heat's draft pick situation. Wes Goldberg joins the show to break down Miami's offseason possibilities, potential trade targets, and whether fans should buy into the Ja Morant rumors. Plus, the gang mixes in reality TV drama, another edition of Goosies or No Goosies, Dolphins debate surrounding Tua and Mike McDaniel's futures, and plenty of laughs — including Brittney's traumatic Buc-ee's experience and Tobin's classic Mama Jovic impression.

Tobin clearly isn't done letting people feel his wrath but this time it is directed at none other than Adam Silver and it always goes back to him BEGGING for Adam to just GIVE US BACK OUR PICK! We bring on Locked On Heat Podcast Host Wes Goldberg; as the guys get into the nitty gritty of what the Heat might do this off season but unfortunately we have technical difficulties but it's okay we get him back on in the next segment!

0:00 - Broncos OTAs begin next week! Let's check in with our Broncos Insider, Jeff Legwold of ESPN. What does he think of Patrick Mahomes' impressive recovery timetable? Does he think the Broncos will bring back Von Miller in any capacity? How's Bo Nix's ankle looking?18:36 - We got a message on the Voice of the People (which is always there for you on the Altitude Sports Radio app, just tap the microphone at the bottom of the screen and leave me a message), and said the Avs vs Knights in the Conference final came down to one thing: desire. That feels like a bit of an oversimplification, does it not?After that, Adam Silver hopped on with Pat McAfee yesterday ask had to address the elephant in the room: flopping. He said there's an important distinction between "flopping" and "selling calls." Here's the thing...what if there's wasn't a distinction? How about allowing NONE of it?33:45 - SGA has sent a cease and desist to Underdog Sports because of the "Unethical Hoops" board game they created. While they never use SGA's name in the game, it's very clearly him. His legal team has stated that Underdog can no longer use his image and likeness, effective immediately. 

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Jason contends that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama seemingly took the night off, as did the referees, in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference Finals. The Spurs, down 3-2 in the series, need Wemby back in action for Game 6. Dre Baldwin and Jay Skapinac debate Jason's assessment and Becky Hammon's claim that Jalen Brunson is too small to lead the New York Knicks to an NBA title. Breiden Fehoko and Jared Stillman join Jason to break down the kerfuffle between New York Giants teammates Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter. Danny Kanell joins in, talking about everything football. Alex Stein and Jason discuss O'Keefe Media exposing a Washington Nationals employee refusing to promote a player because of religious affiliation, stating the club gathers personal info from fans entering the stadium. ​​Today's Sponsors: Patriot Mobile Patriot Mobile isn't just a wireless provider. Switching is easier than ever—activate in minutes. Keep your number, keep your phone, or upgrade. Take a stand today. Go to https://PatriotMobile.com/FEARLESS or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code FEARLESS for a FREE MONTH of service! ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://www.youtube.com/@stillmanandco  https://www.youtube.com/@breidenfehoko96  https://www.youtube.com/alexstein99  https://x.com/dannykanell  ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mariners just blew it last night and while Ian acknowledges that we might not know everything that went into the decisions that were made, we're allowed to be critical. It's a bad look that Dan Wilson doesn't know the rules. Dan Wilson and Bryce Miller both responded to last night's game and we take a listen to what they had to say. Why take Bryce out when he did? Luis Castillo is too valuable to be a reliever. A wild card spot is not good enough for the Mariners this year. John Canzano, Bald Faced Truth joins Ian to talk about all of the horrible coaching and managing decisions he's seen throughout his career. Sports are supposed to be interesting. He gives us the truth behind what's going on with Tom Dundon and the Trailblazers. How and why did Adam Silver let this happen? John fills us in on the "new Pac-12" and what's going on with the Mountain West lawsuit. We also hear from Iowa State's AD, who says we should all break away from these new 'power conferences'. The realignment we're continuing to see in college football remains greedy. The power plays we're seeing are ruining what makes the sport great and Ian misses the true competition. In The Daily Power Play, Ian tells you why you should be paying attention to the NHL playoffs. The NHL and NBA playoffs are underway right now. Ian says he does not plan to watch the Pukes and Spurs tonight, but he will confess if he ends up doing so. Although Ian hates the Pukes with a passion, he very much respects what Sam Presti has done. Ian relates it back to Seattle. Does OKC still live in your head? We check in on the MANY talkbacks and texts and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on 104.3 WQAM, we compile the best Heat talk from the Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. The crews debate if Tyler Herro has played his final game in a Heat jersey and if Kel'el Ware is being undervalued in trade talks. Plus, the guys break down why the Heat might have the best trade package in the league for a superstar, and go nuclear on "Commissioner Cover-up" Adam Silver for the NBA's tanking hypocrisy. Don't miss it on Best Of Heat!

This week on 104.3 WQAM, we compile the best Heat talk from the Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. The crews debate if Tyler Herro has played his final game in a Heat jersey and if Kel'el Ware is being undervalued in trade talks. Plus, the guys break down why the Heat might have the best trade package in the league for a superstar, and go nuclear on "Commissioner Cover-up" Adam Silver for the NBA's tanking hypocrisy. Don't miss it on Best Of Heat!

This week on 104.3 WQAM, we compile the best Heat talk from the Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. The crews debate if Tyler Herro has played his final game in a Heat jersey and if Kel'el Ware is being undervalued in trade talks. Plus, the guys break down why the Heat might have the best trade package in the league for a superstar, and go nuclear on "Commissioner Cover-up" Adam Silver for the NBA's tanking hypocrisy. Don't miss it on Best Of Heat!

In hour 2, Ben asks if the NBA is covering up for a bad no-call from the officials that hurt the Detroit Pistons in game 5, how do the Adam Silver's plan for "flat odds" in the draft lottery sound to fans around the league. In the NFL, Sean McVay was not upset with the Rams selecting QB Ty Simpson, but was annoyed for other reasons, is this accurate + Maller to The Third Degree! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They break down Chris Sale's elite pitching for the Braves and the frustrating lack of run support during his recent starts. The conversation also covers the Falcons' schedule release video featuring Bijan Robinson and Adam Silver's proposed changes to the NBA Draft lottery. 01:00 - Chris Sale's Strong Starts 04:51 - Bijan Robinson Name Debate 09:17 - NBA Draft Lottery Reform

It was reported that Adam Silver goes to Twitter to get “advice” on how to make decisions on the league; this of course upsets Tobin and he once again LOSES it on Adam Silver. We continue breaking down the NFL Schedule releases, and praise certain teams for their creativity. We then are joined by special guest and Drake's biggest fan Frogboy as he gives us his review of Iceman with a side of Silly Sauce of course!

The crew celebrates Leroy's birthday while breaking down the Miami Dolphins' newly released schedule, debating season expectations, roster changes, and whether Malik Willis can exceed expectations at quarterback. Tobin sounds off on everything from questionable Marlins broadcast takes to Adam Silver reportedly using Twitter for NBA advice, while the show also dives into creative NFL schedule release videos, a preview of the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight, and plenty of laughs with Frogboy, “Tickle Leroy's Fancy,” and the always chaotic “You're Dead To Me” segment.

So many are anticipating the start of the Philadelphia Eagles season here in 2026. The one thing we know for sure - they're going to be a really good team once again this coming season. But how good? This week, Shane Haff from the Eagles Pin-Pull Network joined us for a great and in-depth discussion about the Eagles offseason, and how the offense and defense now look heading into this coming season.But first, the guys talked about how terrible an end to the Sixers season it truly was,, as well as the firing of Darly Morey, and how Josh Harris is the culprit of all bad things Sixers. (Approx. 4:05)From there, they responded to Listener Feedback and gave their thoughts about Adam Silver and how he has handled his tenure as Commissioner of the NBA. (Approx. 18:40)The guys then dove into the current state of the Phillies, how we've seen some ups and downs, and how the team is still alive in the NL East. (Approx. 24:05)Then the guys then got into their “Love To See It, Hate To See It” segment where trips, concerts, celebrity deaths, and viruses were discussed.(Approx. 31:55)What they threw down on the Table this week was an in-depth discussion with Shane Haff from the Eagles Pin-Pull Network about how this Eagles team is looking good heading into the 2026 season. Assessing what will be a new wide receiver room. How will Sean Mannion's offense really look with the skill positions and talent? Are we overreacting to the safety position during the offseason? Plus, what's the biggest strength on this team? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 47:30)SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

In a special episode, THE NBA-Team (Adam Murray and Andrew Riche) live-watch the Super Bowl of tanking NBA Teams: The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery in all of its potentially conspicuous glory! While the tin-foil hat wearers like Andrew had less to discuss this year than the previous two years (when teams outside of the top ten chances won the top pick), there are quite a few fireworks. With the Washington Wizards winning their first number one overall pick since John Wall in 2010, is it time to do the Dougie again and just pick Darryn Peterson now or will they play a game of chicken with A.J. Dybantsa and the team that has coveted A.J. reportedly for years: The second overall Utah Jazz? Which teams karma-wise got punished and rewarded this year by the lottery gods (a.k.a. Adam Silver and Marc Tatum)? And will the new '3-2-1' format starting next year (which we explain) be as effective at preventing tanking as they intend for it to do so? All this and some NBA Playoff talk! So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz break down the NBA Draft lottery, Victor Wembanyama's flagrant foul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping before diving into Adam Silver's tenure as NBA commissioner, how he's handled issues such as flopping and tanking, and whether he's the right guy to lead the NBA moving forward.   0:00 Intro 0:49 Who should the Wizards draft #1? 6:42 Wemby's flagrant foul 11:53 SGA's flopping 16:47 The Atlantic piece on Adam Silver 30:49 Silver's stance on gambling 43:06 Silver's stance on flopping 53:17 Should the NBA shorten the season? 1:13:10 Silver's stance on tanking/expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama should not be suspended for the upcoming Game 6 after getting ejected from Game 5 for throwing an elbow at Naz Reid's head, whether we can expect Adam Silver to lean on precedence when it comes to Wemby's potential suspension, how Austin Reaves' free agent market may have taken a hit in the wake of his sub-par performance during this playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, whether the Thunder or the New York Knicks has been the most impressive team of this postseason thus far, and what's next after the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz claimed the top-2 picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike has a plan to fix all the controversy surrounding the NBA Draft Lottery.

Anthony gives his one wish coming out of the lottery (and a scenario a lot of people around the league are talking about): The Clippers landed the fifth pick. Adam Silver, you have a job to do. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz break down the NBA Draft lottery, Victor Wembanyama's flagrant foul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping before diving into Adam Silver's tenure as NBA commissioner, how he's handled issues such as flopping and tanking, and whether he's the right guy to lead the NBA moving forward.   0:00 Intro 0:49 Who should the Wizards draft #1? 6:42 Wemby's flagrant foul 11:53 SGA's flopping 16:47 The Atlantic piece on Adam Silver 30:49 Silver's stance on gambling 43:06 Silver's stance on flopping 53:17 Should the NBA shorten the season? 1:13:10 Silver's stance on tanking/expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz break down the NBA Draft lottery, Victor Wembanyama's flagrant foul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping before diving into Adam Silver's tenure as NBA commissioner, how he's handled issues such as flopping and tanking, and whether he's the right guy to lead the NBA moving forward.   0:00 Intro 0:49 Who should the Wizards draft #1? 6:42 Wemby's flagrant foul 11:53 SGA's flopping 16:47 The Atlantic piece on Adam Silver 30:49 Silver's stance on gambling 43:06 Silver's stance on flopping 53:17 Should the NBA shorten the season? 1:13:10 Silver's stance on tanking/expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bomani and Vinny Goodwill unpack an NBA postseason that makes no sense in the best way. Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Vinnie Goodwill to talk through why this Knicks team has no excuse not to make the NBA Finals, the delicate balance between Jalen Brunson's usage and unlocking Karl-Anthony Towns, and whether Boston's ceiling is lower than people want to admit with this version of Jason Tatum coming off the Achilles injury. From there, they dive into Victor Wembanyama's terrifying playoff debut, why the Spurs already look ahead of schedule, and how Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio feels like a looming Western Conference war. They also hit LeBron, KD, and the aging superstar class who can still hit the “high notes” for one night even if they can't live there anymore. Later, Bomani and Vinnie break down Adam Silver's new anti‑tanking lottery rules, what it means for franchises like Detroit and Orlando, and why conditioning young stars to lose might be the most underrated failure of “The Process” era in Philly. Plus, what the league should actually be embarrassed by, and why Steve Ballmer's Kawhi situation is way more complicated than internet outrage allows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics lose to the Sixers and we have ourselves a series. Wemby goes down with a concussion and we talk NBA/NHL Playoffs with the Knicks losing at home and the Timberwolves defense shutting down the Nuggets on Monday Night. Plus we get into the dumbest twitter sports beef going on right now (00:00:00-01:01:06). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Billy Donovan stepping away, Bryson quitting golf and a ban on cigarettes in England (01:01:06-01:24:50). Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to talk NFL Draft, QB rankings, sleepers, what goes on in a draft room on draft night and more (01:24:50-02:04:17). Adam Silver joins the show to talk about the NBA Playoffs, listen to our ideas on how to fix tanking, how this season went, expansion and more (02:04:17-02:40:30). We finish with Guys on ChicksYou 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