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Former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss whether the New York Knicks should pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo if they wind up blowing this 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, and tell us why the upstart San Antonio Spurs are so much fun to watch. Plus, 2x NBA champion and Los Angeles Lakers radio analyst Mychal Thompson swings by to discuss why he’s such a fan of the young Spurs, the difficulties that come with playing in the limelight, the narrative that the Lakers are light years behind the top teams in the West, what’s next for LeBron James, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates the best National Anthem performances of all-time in this week’s edition of One’s Gotta Go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon from Gotham Comedy Club in NYC to talk about the importance of the Knicks to the city and break down this epic NBA Finals battle with the Spurs with some special guests. First, legendary Knicks' PA announcer Mike Walczewski joins us with his famous voice to talk what this run has meant to him and how he got into his role. Then, former Knick, NBA Champion and current ESPNer Iman Shumpert joins us to talk about his time with the Knicks, Linsanity, this series and what basketball is like in NYC. Finally, we are joined by Michael C. Wright and Vince Goodwill to get special insight behind the curtain for both of these teams in the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin explain why Jalen Brunson's 'hero ball' tendencies are really hurting the New York Knicks, and tell us why President Donald J. Trump's appearance at Game 3 appeared to be a big waste of time. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss why Victor Wembanyama is closer to Kevin Durant than Shaquille O'Neal, Brunson's struggles so far in this series, why he's picking the New York Knicks to win the NBA Finals, and more! Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week's edition of Trash Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Pierce is an NBA Hall of Famer, NBA Champion, Finals MVP, and one of the 75 greatest players in basketball history. In this episode, Travis breaks down the biggest lessons he learned from his conversation with Paul, exploring how elite performers use goal setting, environment design, relentless work ethic, and an underdog mentality to achieve extraordinary success. Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, or pursuing a personal goal, Paul's journey offers valuable insights into what it takes to perform at the highest level. On this episode we talk about: Why short-term goals are the foundation of long-term success How your environment shapes your habits, decisions, and outcomes The difference between talent and the work required to maximize it Using rejection, setbacks, and being underestimated as motivation Why appreciating success in the moment is harder—and more important—than most people realize Top 3 Takeaways Focus on the next step, not the entire staircase. Long-term success is built through a series of achievable short-term goals that create momentum and confidence. Design your environment for success. It's easier to build winning habits when your surroundings support your goals rather than constantly tempt you away from them. Talent only creates opportunity. Consistent effort, discipline, and work ethic are what separate high performers from everyone else at the highest levels. Notable Quotes "Short-term goals are the engine of long-term greatness." "Control your environment before it controls you." "Talent without work is just potential—and potential does not make Hall of Famers." Connect with Paul Pierce: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpierce Other: Travis's full interview with Paul A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Kostos reacts to the New York Knicks being two wins away from being NBA Champions.

Derek talks with 93' Chicago Bulls NBA Champion Trent Tucker. Trent talks with Derek about leadership skills necessary to build a championship team, how to manage egos, having Phil Jackson as a coach, the Trent Tucker Rule, and what it was like playing with his friends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Derek also talks with Trent about his 9 years playing with the NY Knicks. 

Chaz and AJ had the Tribe calling in guesses for ways to get kicked out of a professional sports game, after a fan ran onto the court for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Andre in Cheshire called in to share a story about fighting with English football fans, and wound up being pulled over by the cops during the story. (0:00) Anthony called Chaz and AJ to share with Ruth his love of "Love Island," which he considers to be train-wreck TV. (9:18) Chaz and AJ talked about 1973, since that's the last time the Knicks were NBA Champions. Anyone else remember Coco Wheat? (12:42)  In Dumb Ass News, former Hartford Police Detective Brian Foley was on the phone to talk about the brothel uncovered in Suffolk County. A 67-year-old woman was arrested in connection to the prostitution charges, and the Tribe called in with stories of the sketchy homes that made the news from their neighborhood. (18:47) Pepe's pizza in the house! Kevin Gagliard was in studio with some fresh tomato pies, and then made one of the best pizza commercials of all time, with no time to prep before it all came together. (30:43) 

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's massive Knicks win in game 1 of the NBA Finals as Jalen Brunson went crazy, KAT kept Wemby in check, and the boost on DraftKings won. They also preview game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, with the Vegas Golden Knights leading the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0, as well as all the different injury news that is coming to the fore front in the NFL. Joining the progrum is 15 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and ESPN NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins to chat about the Knicks massive win last night and his expectations for the rest of the series; Next, 18 year NHL veteran, former #1 pick, and ESPN NHL analyst, Erik Johnson joins the progrum to chat about tonight's game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals; lastly, ESPN Junior NFL Insider, NFL Network Senior NFL Insider to chat about injury news floating around the NFL, and Christian Watson getting a new deal from the Green Bay Packers. 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, we're off tomorrow, we'll be back Monday LIVE from Bristol. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight is the night - we have Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs where we have our guy, former NBA Champion and former Knicks star Trent Tucker previewing his former New York squad and how they could fare against Wemby and the Spurs! Then we recap what went wrong with the Thunder, get his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final and much more!

On WFAN's Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to another unbelievable Knicks comeback, Jalen Brunson's fourth-quarter magic, Karl-Anthony Towns' huge performance, and why this team simply refuses to lose. Carton even goes as far as declaring the series over and calling the Knicks the 2026 NBA Champions.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Vegas Golden Knights beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 to take a 1-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, they preview the NBA Finals, and discuss everything else happening in the sports world including the WCWS, and a couple of aces on the bump tonight in MLB. They are also joined by a litany of great guests including Super Bowl Champion and LA Rams General Manager Les Snead; Heather Dinich live from the senate committee hearings on college sports; ESPN NFL analyst/host Peter Schrager; Olympic Gold Medalist, 13 year NHL veteran and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban; and NBA Champion, 10 year NBA veteran, and ESPN NBA analyst, Iman Shumpert. 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, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin tell us why the umpires were dead wrong to eject University of Georgia star Tre Phelps for celebrating a key home run, and explain why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was right when he called this season a failure for him personally. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss the greatness of Victor Wembanyama, why you shouldn’t be surprised to see this young San Antonio Spurs squad in the NBA Finals, whether the New York Knicks should be favored to win the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join the Hardwood Convos Crew as they take a look at what should be a thrilling NBA Finals showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks! In this episode, they will take a deep dive into the journeys each team took to reach the Finals. The crew shares their insights on what a championship win would mean for both franchises and which players they think will be x-factors heading into this series. They finish up this episode by giving out their official 2026 NBA Finals predictions. See who they think will hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy as the 2026 NBA Champion.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys react to the breaking news that Myles Garrett has been traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Jared Verse, a 1st round pick, a 2nd round pick, and a 3rd round pick, as well as AJ Brown potentially getting traded in the next 24 hours, the announcement that we are officially DraftKings partners, and everything else that is happening in the sports world. Joining the progrum is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter to chat about the Myles Garrett trade, the likelihood of an AJ Brown trade, and all the other important information floating around the NFL. Next, 15 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and ESPN NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins joins the progrum to chat about the Spurs, the Thunder retooling for next year and what to do with Chet Holmgren, and who he likes between Knicks/Thunder. Later, ESPN/ACC Softball analyst Brittany McKinney chats about the WCWS, Texas Tech becoming the villains of the sport, and what to expect as we near the Championship. 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, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Fred, Hardy and Wallach welcome in the month of June with some golf chatter. Fred hit the links for the first time this year.(20:00)(34:18) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Russell Henley wins the Charles Schwab Challenge in a playoff. The local-9 actually won a series against the Cleveland Guardians and the Spurs beat the defending NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, to advance to the NBA Finals vs the Knicks.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3x NBA Champion and current NBA analyst Danny Green joins the show to weigh in on LeBron's future as he enters free agency, Giannis to the Heat and previews the NBA Finals.

A new HTDS episode arrives Monday, June 8th. Meanwhile, four-time NBA Champion and All-star, Draymond Green breaks down his biggest takeaways from the Spurs/Thunder 2026 NBA playoff series so far. Then, he gives full preview of the May 30th Game 7 including key matchups to watch, who has more at stake, the SGA "Foul Baiting" discussion, and more. Finally, he wraps things up by giving his Sling Shots of the Night. 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

Rob and Kelvin explain why they were so disappointed to see Victor Wembanyama come up small during and after Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, discuss how some MLB players are actively trying to avoid a lockout, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss the ‘Free Throw Merchant’ label that has followed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, his issue with Wembanyama, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Champions do daily what everyone does occasionally.”-Kenny Smith  NBA champion, award-winning analyst, and basketball icon Kenny “The Jet” Smith joins The Pivot for a layered conversation about basketball, brotherhood, family, and legacy. From his early days at the University of North Carolina playing under legendary coach Dean Smith to winning back-to-back NBA championships with the Houston Rockets, Kenny reflects on the defining moments that shaped his career and his life. Kenny opens up about competing during the Michael Jordan era and shares stories about his longtime relationship with MJ, what made him different, and how that generation transformed basketball forever. He reveals never-told-before stories of college shenanigans, ultimate confidence and being touted the 6th overall pick yet still having animosity towards a certain someone in Chicago. The conversation also jumps into the chemistry and chaos behind the scenes of the award-winning Inside the NBA, as Kenny reveals what it's really like working alongside Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, and Ernie Johnson on one of the most beloved shows in sports television. He opens up about how the show became one of the most influential programs in sports television and why authenticity has always mattered most as it's given an extra voice to new media like podcasts. Beyond basketball, Kenny gets candid about fatherhood, marriage, relationships, personal growth, and navigating life in the spotlight while staying grounded through family. The crew also talks about the current state of the NBA, the rise of Victor Wembanyama, today's superstars, the evolution of the game, and what the future of basketball looks like moving forward. Kenny doubles down on his official prediction for who will win the 2026 NBA Finals in a conversation filled with laughs, wisdom, untold stories, and real perspective that only that locker room can deliver. Pivot Family...comment, like, hit the subscribe button, we enjoy hearing and learning from you- the good and the bad, we want to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Champion Tristan Thompson is on a mission to orange-pill the league and in this Backstage Interview, he explains why. Sitting down with host Isabella Santos (BTC Isla), Tristan opens up about first hearing of Bitcoin in 2015, the painful lesson of skipping out on bitcoin, and how he now educates NBA teammates on bitcoin, yield, and financial freedom. He shares his price predictions for 2026 and 2027, his hottest Bitcoin take, and the one teammate he'd orange-pill next. Use code BM10 to get 10% off Bitcoin 2027 Conference in Nashville: https://2027.b.tc

Klay Thompson, 4x NBA Champion, Splash Brother, and son of Lakers great Mychal Thompson, joins Michael “Coop” Cooper on Showtime w/ Coop. Klay reflects on growing up around the Lakers, Kobe's influence, the Warriors' first championship, the rise of the Splash Brothers, practice battles, playing with Kyrie Irving, and adjusting to his new chapter with the Dallas Mavericks. Plus — his Top-5 shooters now and all-time, BIG3 League thoughts, and why fishing is his ultimate escape. Showtime w/ Coop on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Rob and Kelvin explain why Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson – not James Harden – was the biggest reason for Cleveland’s fourth quarter defensive meltdowns in Game 1, make their official Game 2 picks for Cavs-Knicks, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss the evolution of Victor Wembanyama, how the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder can navigate their recent rash of injuries, Cleveland’s defensive shortcomings, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about last night's Western Conference Finals Game in both the NBA and NHL as the Las Vegas Golden Knights took the first game on the road against the Colorado Avalanche, and the Oklahoma City Thunder evened the series at 1-1 with the San Antonio Spurs, and look ahead to tonight's Eastern Conference Finals game 2, what's going on in MLB, and everything else happening around the sports world. They are also joined by several great guests including the undisputed GOAT, the Great One, analyst for the NHL on TNT, Wayne Gretzky joins the show to chat about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, hockey's growth, the differences in the game, and more; PGA Championship winner, Aaron Rai; 15 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and ESPN NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins; and lastly, 13 year NHL veteran and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban.  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, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer are back with Good Take on the RealGM Radio, starting with their reactions to the Oklahoma City Thunder taking Game 2 of the Western Conference finals vs the San Antonio Spurs. Mike opens with a bold free agency prediction. Then Wes argues that NBA teams are realizing something important: it's almost impossible to win a championship when your best player is over 30. From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama, to Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell, the league is shifting toward younger stars. What does that mean for Giannis trade offers, Kawhi Leonard's market, Kevin Durant's next move and teams like the Cavaliers or Rockets? Plus, Wes makes the case for Durant becoming the NBA's John Wick, and the guys lay out three ways to fix the Dallas Mavericks this offseason. Subscribe to RealGM Radio for Good Take every Thursday, plus NBA analysis, offseason debates, trade rumors and smart basketball conversations. RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week. Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@RealGMRadio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap last night's insane double OT victory for the Spurs over the Thunder in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, as well as the Montreal Canadiens going into Buffalo and winning game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. They are also joined by several guests including 21 year NBA veteran, and future Hall of Famer, Chris Paul; 13 year NHL veteran and ESPN NHL analyst PK Subban, 10 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and ESPN NBA analyst, Iman Shumpert; the Authority on college football and college basketball, Pete Thamel; and lastly, Olympic Gold Medalist, United States hero, and Center for the New Jersey Devils, Jack Hughes. 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, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wayne Simien is an NBA champion for the Miami Heat and two-time All-American and Big 12 Player of the Year for the Kansas Jayhawks. He currently serves as Associate Athletics Director of Strategic Engagement for KU. Wayne also works as a broadcaster for KU Men's and Women's basketball on ESPN+. Before joining Kansas athletics, Wayne spent 12 years in campus ministry. He and his wife Katie are the parents of five children. In this episode we discuss the following: Good things don't happen by accident. Whether good health, meaningful relationships, or a flourishing career, all of them require work. And often a coach who is guiding us and pushing us and a team that holds us accountable. Competitiveness is more about having the drive to prepare than having the desire to win.  From Bill Self Wayne learned the importance of toughness as a leadership trait. By making practice harder than the games, players develop resiliency and grit on a day-to-day basis. From Roy Williams Wayne learned that long term success comes from commitment to a system. Ten years after leaving KU, Roy was winning national championships at North Carolina built around his same system. And what an amazing lesson Wayne learned from Pat Riley. After winning the NBA championship with Hall of Famers, Shaq, Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning, and Dwyane Wade, the first drill they did the next year was the basic three man weave.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys look ahead to NFL Schedule Release tonight & discuss all the International and Holiday games we already know about, cover the NHL & NBA playoffs and all the NFL news, like De'Von Achane signing a huge extension with the Dolphins, along with some live coverage of the first round of the PGA Championship. In the first hour, we are joined by 13 year NHL Veteran PK Subban to talk about the electric environment in Montreal, the Colorado Avalanche knocking out the Minnesota Wild and what makes them so tough to beat, John Tortorella's job leading the Vegas Golden Knights, and more. After PK, we are joined by Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski to talk about his insane, record-breaking velocity over his last two starts, and more. NBA Champion & ESPN NBA Analyst joins us to talk about James Harden taking control in Game 5 for the Cavaliers against the Pistons, how they are matching Detroit's physicality, how he sees the Spurs and Timberwolves series going, the future of Wemby in the NBA, and more. In the second hour, the Pat McAfee Show's latest golf authority to give his insight into the first round at the PGA Championship. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We will be alive again tomorrow for Feel Good Friday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison and TJ discuss what will define “success” for the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders this season. The Athletic's Joe Vardon and guest host Kirk Morrison break down the latest in the NBA Playoffs including the #1-seeded Detroit Pistons' chances to rally from down 2-3 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, if Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs can unseat the Oklahoma City Thunder as NBA Champions, and weighs in on what it will take for LeBron James to return to the Los Angeles Lakers.NFL Executive Mike North and Kirk discuss the intricacies and challenges of scheduling the league's 2026 slate of games from Week 1 through 18, why the Raiders won't be seen on any primetime games this fall while the Rams will get 7 such games, the Patriots vs Seahawks Week 1 Super Bowl rematch, the significance of Super Bowl LXI airing on ESPN next year, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Time NBA champion and Audacy insider Danny Green joins on splitting the J's

The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 5/11/26 The NY Knicks are playing the best basketball of their historic franchise as Joel Embiid gets swept and still calls it a success. Then, NBA Champion and Celtics Analyst Brian Scalabrine joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin explain why James Harden’s NBA legacy will be his history of playoff failures rather than his transformational style of play, tell us if the Philadelphia 76ers will ever be able to count on Joel Embiid, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around The Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys cover the latest in the NBA and NHL playoffs, golf, and the NFL. At the top of the show, we are joined by ESPN's newest NFL Insider Ian Rapoport to discuss the news that the NFL and the NFL Referees Association are close to a new deal, with a vote on ratification set for Thursday Night, Stefon Diggs acquittal, Aaron Rodgers future, and more. After Rapsheet, we are joined by NBA Champion, 15 year NBA veteran, Kendrick Perkins joins us to recap the Pistons Game 1 win, everybody complaining about SGA foul baiting, how long LeBron could keep playing, why he likes the Timberwolves to beat the Spurs in their series, and more. After Kendrick, winner of the Cadillac Championship & reigning Players Champion Cameron Young stops by to take us into his recent run of success, the reasons why he called a one stroke penalty on himself, his thoughts on the LIV players returning to the PGA, and more. To start the second hour we are joined by ESPN's NBA Insider Shams Charania to cover the breaking news that Joel Embiid will be out tonight as the 76ers take on the Knicks in Game 2. After Shams, we are joined by the NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to talk about the amazing viewership of the NHL playoffs so far, what goes into being an NHL referee, the NHL Draft Lottery last night, the quality of play on the ice, and more. To wrap things up we are joined by MLB All-Star, Cubs Centerfielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong, who tells us about the Cubs 7 game win-streak, the hot start to the season for the entire NL Central, how he feels when he's hitting the ball well, 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 will be back tomorrow LIVE from the ThunderDome. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cedric Maxwell sits down with Rick Mahorn for a raw old-school NBA conversation. Mahorn breaks down how the Bad Boy Pistons defended Michael Jordan, why playoff basketball is still about physicality, how he would guard Joel Embiid, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis, Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns, plus stories about Dennis Rodman, Isaiah Thomas, Larry Bird, Robert Parish and the Celtics-Pistons rivalry. From the Jordan Rules to today's injury concerns, Maxwell and Mahorn compare the toughness of the 80s NBA with the modern game. In this episode, Cedric Maxwell is joined by NBA Champion and Detroit Pistons legend, Rick Mahorn. The two friends dive into the 2026 NBA Playoffs, giving their thoughts on the Celtics-76ers and Magic-Pistons series. Then they reminisce about their careers and the evolution of the NBA since then. Cedric puts Rick on the spot, asking him how he'd fare against today's big men and about the Pistons' famous plan to stifle Michael Jordan. Rick also talks about his relationship with Isiah Thomas and Dennis Rodman and shares stories from the Bad Boy Pistons era. The Cedric Maxwell Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap everything that happened in the sports world this weekend, including the NBA & NHL playoffs wrapping up their first rounds, Golden Tempo winning the 152nd Kentucky Derby, the NFL's The Pick Is In dropping on ESPN taking us inside NFL Draft rooms, and more. In the first hour, we are joined by NFL Senior Insider Adam Schefter, who recaps being Mic'd up for NFL Films during the Draft, gives us an update on AJ Brown's future, his perspective on Brendan Sorsby & the supplemental draft, and more. Right after Schefter we are joined by ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania who takes us inside the Magic's decision to fire Jamahl Mosley, Anthony Edwards plan to play through his knee injury, the status of Joel Embiid and more. After Shams, 3x NBA Champion & 1x NCAA Champion Danny Green joins the progrum and gives his respective on Anthony Edwards toughness, the 76ers chances of taking dahn the New York Knicks, Lebron's Lakers odds against the defending champion Thunder, Jaylen Brown livestreaming right after being eliminated, and more. In the second hour we are joined by the founder & owner of the Savannah Bananas, Jesse Cole, who recaps the Bananas playing in front of 102,000 fans at Kyle Field, his philosophy in running the Bananas, and more. Also in the second hour, 18x LPGA Tour & 3x LPGA Major Champion, Nelly Korda joins the show to talk about her incredible start to her golf season, where she is mentally with her game, how her golf swing has changed over time, what made her fall in love with golf, her Green Bay Packers fanhood 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 will be back tomorrow LIVE from the ThunderDome. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Champion & SiriusXM NBA Host Antonio Daniels stops by the show to talk about why we've seen a huge shift in the style of basketball. Are we out of the era of the three pointer? Then, NBA on ESPN Radio's Marc Kestecher joins to preview tonight's Sixers/Knicks game. Plus, best bet and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid & the Sixers eliminated the Celtics last night. Could they actually beat the Knicks in round 2? Jaylen Brown went on his Twitch stream yesterday and called out Embiid and the officiating. Is he making excuses? Then, the show tries to help with Mother's Day gift. Plus, NBA Champion & SiriusXM NBA Host Antonio Daniels stops by! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Champion & SiriusXM NBA Host Antonio Daniels stops by the show to talk about why we've seen a huge shift in the style of basketball. Are we out of the era of the three pointer? Then, NBA on ESPN Radio's Marc Kestecher joins to preview tonight's Sixers/Knicks game. Plus, best bet and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid & the Sixers eliminated the Celtics last night. Could they actually beat the Knicks in round 2? Jaylen Brown went on his Twitch stream yesterday and called out Embiid and the officiating. Is he making excuses? Then, the show tries to help with Mother's Day gift. Plus, NBA Champion & SiriusXM NBA Host Antonio Daniels stops by! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys recap last night's unreal NHL action as the Flyers eliminated the Penguins and the Golden Knights won a 2 OT thriller against the Mammoth, as well as all the playoff NBA action including the Rockets staying alive against the Lakers, and everything else happening across the NFL and the sports world as a whole. They are also joined by several incredible guests including ESPN golf and college football writer Mark Schlabach; 3x Stanley Cup Champion, 11 year NHL veteran, Jack Adams award winner, and current Head Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers Rick Tocchet; 15 year NBA veteran, 3x NBA Champion and current ESPN NBA analyst, Danny Green; and the Authority of college football and basketball, the incomparable Pete Thamel. 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, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Cedric Maxwell is joined by NBA Champion and Detroit Pistons legend, Rick Mahorn. The two friends dive into the 2026 NBA Playoffs, giving their thoughts on the Celtics-76ers and Magic-Pistons series.  CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

In Hour 1 of The Odd Couple, Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington break down the Pistons’ playoff collapse, with Rob arguing they’re basically the Lions 2.0. Next, NBA Champion and Fox Sports Radio analyst Antonio Daniels joins the show to discuss all the major headlines coming out of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Plus, the guys examine the Celtics’ dominance from beyond the arc, and Rob brings you another edition of Shekel City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap the 2026 NFL Draft including which fanbases are happy today, who's upset, and what fallout if any comes from all the picks and the trades. Plus they dive in to all the NBA and NHL Playoffs action, and everything else happening in the sports world. Today's show is also loaded with several great guests including ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter; Stanley Cup Champion, Olympic legend and ESPN NHL analyst, TJ Oshie; Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania; NBA Champion, 10 year NBA veteran, and ESPN NBA analyst, Iman Shumpert; and co-owner of the USFL, owner of Repole Stables, founder of BodyArmor, and majority shareholder of NoBull, Mike Repole. 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, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin discuss why Kevin Durant's teams have consistently underachieved over the years (now, the Houston Rockets), explain why health is always going to be Victor Wembanyama's biggest rival, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss Wemby’s status for the rest of these playoffs, why the Orlando Magic seem to play the Detroit Pistons so tough, Houston’s the roster deficiencies, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft covering all the biggest stories headed into this year's Draft. In the first hour, Pat and the boys recap their visit to Pittsburgh's greatest amusement park, Kennywood, and are joined by Senior NFL Analyst at ESPN, Peter Schrager to discuss his latest mock draft and everything he is hearing around the league, including that the Cardinals may be open to moving out of the 3rd pick, positional value throughout the draft, and prospects to keep an eye on moving up the board. Also in the first hour we are joined by NBA Champion & 15 year NBA veteran Kendrick Perkins to update us on the NBA first round, LeBron taking over at 41 years old, and more. In the second hour, we are joined by ESPN Senior Insider Adam Schefter who tells he sees a lot of trade action on the horizon, the NFL's perspective on Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, and more. To help wrap things up, the greatest College Football Coach of all time, 7-time National Champion, Nick Saban joins the progrum to tell us how he has prepared to cover this year's Draft, how he goes about evaluating players, how he sees Alabama QB Ty Simpson developping at the next level, how incredible Caleb Downs was a true freshman, 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+.  Tune in tomorrow night at 7pm ET for the Internet debut of The Football Town, an NFL Films showcase of Pittsburgh's football history voiced by Pat, right before the 7th Annual Draft Spectacular. We appreciate the hell aht of all of yinz. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap WrestleMania 42 as Pat is showing the effects from Saturday night after being brutalized by Jelly Roll, Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton. They also cover the NBA and NHL Playoffs in full swing, and the NFL Draft being just a few days away. They are also joined by several great guests including ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter; former CMO and BMO of the NFL, and current CEO of the PGA Tour, Brian Rolapp; Super Bowl Champion, 4x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and analyst for Thursday Night Football on Prime, Andrew Whitworth; 11 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and current NBA analyst on ESPN, Iman Shumpert; and lastly, former NFL team doctor, and host of the Sports Injury Central podcast, Dr. David Chao. 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, We'll be off tomorrow, but we'll be LIVE from the Draft Spectacular set in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John "Spider" Salley won championships with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and the Bad Boys Pistons. But he's more than an NBA legend - he's a genuine, fascinating, wise human whose growth continued well past his playing career. I sit down with John 1-on-1 to discuss his origin story, his perspective on life, becoming a successful actor, vegan, and host of The Best Damn Talk Show Period. . .and why he always knew he'd end up living in and loving Los Angeles.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about tonight's play-in games in the NBA and the playoffs as a whole, as well as the NHL playoffs starting, MLB continuing to heat up, the 2026 NFL Draft being just a few days away, and a little surprise from WWE World ahead of WrestleMania 42 this weekend. They're also joined by several great guests including Utah Jazz/Mammoth owner Ryan Smith; 15 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and now ESPN NBA analyst, Kendrick Perkins; and 3x AL MVP, 11x All-Star, 9x Silver Slugger, Center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Trout. 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 WrestleMania weekend, we'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys discuss Cody Rhodes coming into the ThunderDome last night and taking back the title as well as potentially committing a class 6 felony for vandalism, criminal mischief, as well as a litany of other charges. Plus they discuss everything happening in MLB, the incredible play-in games last night, and some NFL news as the Draft creeps closer and closer. They are also joined by several great guests including 10 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and current ESPN NBA analyst, Iman Shumpert; MLB Senior Insider and host of Sources Tell Jeff Passan, Jeff Passan; WWE reporter, and NHL insider for the NHL on TNT and MSG Sportsnet, Jackie Redmond; and lastly, Gold Medalist, 60x ATP singles winner, 8x Major Champion, Andre Agassi to chat about Pickleball Slam 4 tonight on ESPN. 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, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap the Final Four that saw UCONN outlast Illinois, and Michigan beat the hell out of Arizona, before previewing tonight's National Championship game, chat about another electric weekend of baseball, Cooper Flagg having an insane weekend and reemerging as the Rookie of the Year favorite, and everything else that rounds out the Top 5 of the biggest stories of the weekend. Joining the progrum to preview the Masters, chat about his relationship with Tony Romo, and reminisce about some of his iconic calls is Hall of Famer, one of the GOAT's, #1 booth for the NFL on CBS and play-by-play commentator for The Masters, Jim Nantz. Next, Hall of Famer, 4x NBA Champion, 3x NBA Finals MVP, MVP, 15x All-Star, analyst for Inside the NBA, one of the GOAT's, Shaquille O'Neal joins the show LIVE from the ThunderDome to chat about tonight's National Championship, his thoughts on the NBA and the GOAT conversation, and he competes in the Shaq Olympics. Lastly, 5x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach K joins the show to preview tonight's National Championship, react to the news that former Nuggets Head Coach Mike Malone is expected to be the next Head Coach at North Carolina, 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. We'll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices