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Little of Column A, Little of Column B — July 7, 2026 Will Alimonos and Zach Bishop return to break down one of the most controversial NBA offseasons in recent memory, headlined by the Boston Celtics' stunning decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. After a brief (and surprisingly scientific) conversation about giraffes and whether they can do math, the episode quickly turns into an in-depth discussion of Boston's direction and the ripple effects across the league. The hosts examine why the Jaylen Brown trade has divided fans, debate Brad Stevens' and Amir Chisholm's explanations, and analyze whether acquiring Paul George, future draft picks, and financial flexibility was worth moving a franchise cornerstone. They discuss how Mitchell Robinson and Payton Pritchard could benefit, whether Boston can realistically contend as currently constructed, and if additional moves—such as pursuing Trey Murphy III—are still necessary. Beyond Boston, Will and Zach explore how the NBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement is changing roster construction across the league. They discuss the growing value of movable mid-tier contracts, why supermax deals have become increasingly difficult to justify, and how front offices are prioritizing flexibility over long-term commitments. The conversation also covers the Lakers' trade for Walker Kessler, Ja Morant's move to Portland, Donovan Mitchell's extension, and what each move says about today's NBA landscape. The episode wraps up with thoughts on Kyle Lowry's retirement, the NBA Cup heading to Butler University's Hinkle Fieldhouse, early Eastern Conference outlooks, MVP expectations, and a countdown to the start of the college football season. Timecodes: (00:00:26) Giraffes and Celtics Chaos (00:02:26) Jaylen Brown Trade Debate (00:06:31) Picks, Flexibility, and Value (00:10:31) Why the 76ers Won the Trade (00:13:49) Bench Minutes and Trey Murphy III (00:15:26) First-Round Exit Fears (00:17:20) Tatum vs. the Eastern Conference (00:22:27) The Positive Case for Boston (00:28:23) How the New CBA Is Changing the NBA (00:33:09) Are Max Contracts Becoming a Problem? (00:39:52) Lakers, Walker Kessler, and the Trade Market (00:45:07) Ja Morant Heads to Portland (00:48:52) Kyle Lowry Retires & NBA Cup Updates (00:50:20) Hinkle Fieldhouse Hosts the NBA Cup (00:56:28) Countdown to College Football Week Zero

00:00 – 21:44 – Are the Pacers a better team than they were when they came up short in Game 7 last year?, what Kelly Oubre brings to the table for the Pacers, the messiness of Balogun’s red card being suspended, NBA Cup coming to Hinkle Fieldhouse 21:45 – 34:05 – Nexstar World Cup analyst Orri Benatar joins us and discusses the drama and controversy around Balogun’s red card being suspended, how USA stacks up against Belgium tonight, Erling Haaland, what defines success for this USA team? 34:06 – 40:50 – GOATs of the Week 40:51 – 55:45 - Pacers reporter Tony East joins us and weighs in on if Love Island would take TV control over USA/Belgium tonight, the Pacers signing Kelly Oubre and what it means for the Pacers luxury tax, what the Pacers will look like next season, how they stack up in the Eastern Conference, other NBA free agent moves, Pacers summer league rosterSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:26 – The boys are back! We recap a busy and long holiday weekend, the anticipation for USA/Belgium tonight, Balogun’s suspended red card for tonight, England/Mexico last night was epic, the Pacers sign Kelly Oubre Jr. in free agency, the unprecedented nature of Balogun’s red card being reversed, James’ award acceptance down in North Carolina 13:27 – 21:53 – Morning Checkdown 21:54 – 43:33 – Are the Pacers a better team than they were when they came up short in Game 7 last year?, what Kelly Oubre brings to the table for the Pacers, the messiness of Balogun’s red card being suspended, NBA Cup coming to Hinkle Fieldhouse 43:34 – 1:08:04 – Nexstar World Cup analyst Orri Benatar joins us and discusses the drama and controversy around Balogun’s red card being suspended, how USA stacks up against Belgium tonight, Erling Haaland, what defines success for this USA team?, James’ award ceremony, Morning Checkdown 1:08:05 – 1:20:47 – USA/Belgium drama, could FIFA reverse the Balogun decision again before kickoff?, listener says his girlfriend is prioritizing Love Island over USA/Belgium tonight 1:20:48 – 1:29:34 – GOATs of the Week 1:29:35 – 1:53:42 – Pacers reporter Tony East joins us and weighs in on if Love Island would take TV control over USA/Belgium tonight, the Pacers signing Kelly Oubre and what it means for the Pacers luxury tax, what the Pacers will look like next season, how they stack up in the Eastern Conference, other NBA free agent moves, Pacers summer league roster, Morning Checkdown 1:53:43 – 2:04:29 – Rehashing our Kelvin Sampson/IU conversation last week, we circle back to the Love Island/USA-Belgium TV issue 2:04:30 – Country Roads, USA-Belgium tonight, our World Cup draft update, Colts Question of the DaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the latest around college basketball: St. John's loses Donnie Freeman for the season, the NBA Cup at Hinkle Fieldhouse and the latest around Michigan. Then, Matt and Gary spend a moment remembering Kenny Klein to end the show.(0:00) Intro + let's catch you up on college hoops news(1:30) St. John's and Rick Pitino lose Donnie Freeman to a torn achilles(14:00) The latest on Michigan Basketball: JP Estrella is back, Mike Boynton and more(31:10) The NBA Cup is coming to Hinkle Fieldhouse + more recent news(45:40) Remembering Kenny KleinTheme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠.You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.”Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

This week's High Noon Duel featuring threats to the Knicks, soccer referees, & the Beach Bash! Also, Am I the Nozzle featuring the World Cup, the NBA Cup, & climbing the Empire State Building! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this live Twitter/X reaction episode, Brad and Ryan break down Indiana's signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. and why this move could prove to be another masterstroke by Kevin Pritchard, Chad Buchanan, and the Pacers front office. At just $8.25 million annually, Indiana adds the versatile two-way wing they've been searching for while fully embracing what now appears to be a clear two-year championship window. We discuss how Oubre fits alongside Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the newly acquired Ivica Zubac, what he brings defensively, and why his cutting, transition play, and positional versatility make him such a seamless fit in Rick Carlisle's system. From there, we zoom out and evaluate the new-look Eastern Conference after an aggressive start to free agency. Miami, Toronto, Boston, and Philadelphia have all made significant moves to strengthen their rosters—but where do the Pacers now stack up in the race to represent the East? We also touch on the latest rumors surrounding LeBron James, Walker Kessler and the Lakers, discuss what other moves Indiana could still have up its sleeve, and close by talking about the NBA Cup heading to Indianapolis and what another historic event means for Hinkle Fieldhouse.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Wednesday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss the start of the NBA Free Agency with LeBron James leaving the Lakers to find his new team. Plus, the guys provide some updates on the World Cup, we have a NBA Cup edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-30:17) – Query & Company opens a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison making the obvious comment and reminding people to take care of themselves and their animals. They also touch on the latest rumor involving the Indiana Pacers in free agency and the LeBron James free agency saga that is back. (30:17-43:06) – The legal tampering window for the NBA opens later today at 6pm. Will the Indiana Pacers make a move in the early hours of free agency? Are they going to add a player that moves the needle drastically? What type of player do the Pacers need to add? Jake and Eddie discuss. (43:06-50:55) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by asking Eddie three questions to try and guess which two NBA veteran players have signed contracts with new teams. (50:55-1:16:17) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins Jake Query to give his perspective on the United States match this evening against Bosnia-Herzegovina and their potential opponents if the USMNT is able to win tonight. Jake also asks Zach about the response Fernando Mendoza had to being asked if he would give money back to IU. (1:16:17-1:29:18) – One of the regularly referenced friends of the program, Michael from Australia, joins the show to encapsulate his experience at the various stadiums for FIFA World Cup matches and the overall environment in public. (1:29:18-1:41:50) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the trade between the Urah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers involving Walker Kessler because the price for him was much steeper than what the Pacers gave up for Ivica Zubac. (1:41:50-2:12:34) – Alex Golden from Setting the Pace & SI joins Query & Company to give his perspective on the Indiana Pacers off-season and some of the moves across the NBA. Their conversation starts by discussing the Walker Kessler trade between the Lakers and Jazz, ranks the three players that have been linked to the Pacers in free agency, and reacts to a couple of names that signed during their conversation. (2:12:34-2:24:35) – Jake and Eddie recap the things that they have learned thus far during the show and celebrate Bobby Bonilla Day! Plus, Jake shares some thoughts about Hinkle Fieldhouse hosting the NBA Cup next year! (2:24:35-2:28:01) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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00:00 – 27:31 - JMV opens the show by discussing the Pacers bringing in Kelly Oubre Jr, and if that’s a move he can get behind. 27:32 – 38:35 – JMV embarks on some beer talk, before giving his thoughts on the NBA Cup Championship coming to Hinkle Fieldhouse! He then takes some calls from listeners on the Oubre Jr. signing! 38:36 – 46:57 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour with more conversation with listeners on the Oubre Jr. signing. 46:58 – 1:09:03 – Butler athletic director Grant Leindecker joins the show! Grant and JMV discuss the NBA Cup Championship game coming to Hinckle Fieldhouse! 1:09:04 – 1:30:02 – Dustin Dopirak from the IndyStar joins JMV to discuss the Pacers signing Kelly Oubre Jr. 1:30:03 – 1:34:01 – JMV takes a call from a listener as he closes out the 2nd hour! 1:34:02 – 1:56:31 – Indy Eleven defender and JMV World Cup Correspondent Pat Hogan joins the show! Pat and JMV preview USA vs Bosnia, and also react to Belgium vs Senegal and other World Cup matches! 1:56:32 – 2:10:23 – JMV talks up the 4th of July weekend, and also gives more thoughts on the Pacers signing Kelly Oubre Jr. 2:10:23 – 2:16:27 - JMV reacts to Belgium tying the game as the 3rd hour ends! 2:16:28 – 2:23:51 – JMV wraps up the show with some Anything Goes! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GP opens on NBA Free Agency and the big news that Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Toronto Raptors(26:25) Chris Vernon joins to talk Grizzlies, Free Agency and more(58:30) NBA Cup Championship will be played at a historic college arena, USA v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Freddy deactivates account, Serena exits first round of Wimbledon, Mexico advances(1:25:14) GP's Carry Out 

In Wednesday's edition of Quick Hits, Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter evaluate rumors of LeBron James filming a season-long documentary and compares the potential story value in Cleveland versus Golden State. Discussion also focuses on the NBA Cup's championship game at Hinkle Fieldhouse and DJ Moore's jersey giveaway in Buffalo. 01:00 - LeBron James Documentary Rumors 05:51 - NBA Cup Championship Venue 10:36 - DJ Moore's Fan Gesture

Clemente and Hunter discuss Lu Dort's option picked up, NBA Cup reveal, NBA free agency and much more on chaos around the league. Tune in!

On this special NBA free agency opening edition of The Putback, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod hosts as SNY's NBA Insider Ian Begley is joined by Newsday's Knicks writer Steve Popper as they deliver live coverage of the official opening of the NBA free agency window. 0:00 Welcome to the Show 1:15 Latest on Mitchell Robinson 5:10 Knicks second apron limitation set in stone? 7:10 More on Mitch Robinson's market in FA 9:30 Landry Shamet returning to Knicks 14:00 Deuce McBride's Knicks future 20:15 Rounding out Knicks roster 22:20 KAT extension in the works? 23:40 Will Josh Hart retire a Knick? 24:55 Should Knicks hang NBA Cup banner? 25:50 Around the League: LeBron set to leave Lakers 27:45 Around the League: Kawhi Leonard traded to Toronto 29:35 Around the League: Ja Morant traded to Portland 31:05 Around the League: Wizards will not move Anthony Davis 32:35 Around the League: Pistons lucrative offer for Jalen Duren 34:05 Looking Ahead: Knicks offseason in full swing 35:40 Ian's sign-off for Season 6 of The Putback on SNY! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boomer kicks things off by comparing the 1994 Rangers' future to the Knicks' championship outlook, leading into a discussion on which players are under contract. A caller notes Mamdani's wife wore a bootleg shirt, Richard in Manhattan praises Mamdani's speech, and Boomer wonders if the NBA Cup belongs on the championship banner. Jerry's update delivers parade sounds, Mikal Bridges' dog, Mayor Mamdani, and James Dolan's reality check for young fans. Finally, the Yankees fall to the White Sox after a rough Rich Hill outing and a Benintendi grand slam, the Mets beat the Phillies behind two Juan Soto homers, and we close on why the NBA should be happy the team that won the cup also won the championship.

The Knicks ended a 53-year drought, and J Dawg was in the middle of Manhattan for the whole thing. This week we get the full story of championship night in New York, debate whether Wemby's meltdown was a bad look or exactly what the NBA needs, and dig into Fox's $22 billion play for Roku. Plus the Canes win the Cup, the UFC takes over the White House lawn, and the World Cup hits 16 cities across North America. Get the Sports Hangover app (free on iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sports-hangover/id6762103937 Read the newsletter: https://thesportshangover.substack.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro and J Dawg's three-day Knicks hangover 0:52 Championship night in NYC: Midtown lockdown and the West Village 4:15 The streets after: Mardi Gras and the march to MSG 6:50 Why this transcends the Knicks (the 53-year drought) 8:30 The World Cup hits North America, and Europeans discover America 13:30 The Wemby debate: dirty player or the hatred the NBA's been missing? 17:30 LeBron's yacht life and the offseason trade rumors 20:00 The NBA Cup, parade logistics, and a Hamptons trip 21:30 What we're watching: Widow's Bay, Love Island, Taylor Sheridan 23:30 The UFC takes over the White House lawn 26:20 Media corner: Fox buys Roku for $22 billion 28:45 The Sports Hangover app #NBA #Knicks #StanleyCup #UFC #WorldCup #SportsPodcast

The New York Knicks end a 53-year drought, capturing the NBA championship behind Jalen Brunson's rise and bold front-office moves. Can their wheeling-and-dealing become a league-winning blueprint? The episode spotlights the Knicks' pivotal trades for Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the hiring of Mike Brown, and dramatic Finals comebacks against the San Antonio Spurs. Brunson's dominance and the strategic assembly of a star-heavy roster spark a reexamination of team-building philosophies across the league. Wes Goldberg and Keith Parish debate the futures of the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Milwaukee Bucks after playoff stumbles, spotlighting shifting power dynamics as emerging stars like Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards challenge aging superstars. The conversation also unpacks the league's evolving attitudes toward small guards, the revitalization of the Charlotte Hornets, and the impact of NBA Cup and tanking reforms. Can teams thrive by staying competitive, or is “the middle” still a dead end?   00:00 Knicks' Championship Moves & Jalen Brunson Ascends 14:10 Discussing NBA player trades 19:07 Jokic entering his prime 20:44 Discussing Aaron Gordon's trade potential 30:13 LeBron joining the Hornets? 34:23 Discussing Wimby's effort in All-Star Game 39:18 Discussing changes to tanking rules 42:05 Team building strategies and trades 48:58 Needing a dynamic center 56:30 Critiquing 3-point reliance in playoffs 01:00:24 Building through the draft debate 01:02:57 Clippers' successful team reshuffle   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.

Chicago Bulls news, Chicago Bulls rumors, Ja Morant trade rumors, NBA Draft, Matas Buzelis, Bulls offseason moves, Bulls rebuild, NBA lottery changes, and the future of the Chicago Bulls are all on the table tonight as The Horns Over Hoops Podcast goes LIVE! Join Sal Bass, Scottie B, and Dan Gracey as we break down the latest Ja Morant to Chicago rumors, discuss whether the Bulls should make a blockbuster trade, analyze Matas Buzelis' future as the face of the franchise, and debate who the Bulls should select with the #4 pick in the NBA Draft.

The Knicks are suddenly NBA title favorites, and Game 1 gave Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber plenty to unpack. After rallying from 14 down, surviving a late Spurs push, and closing the game with force, the Knicks showed why this Finals run feels different. Evan and Tiki debate whether the Knicks stole Game 1 or simply took it, react to Jalen Brunson's confrontation with courtside fans, examine Victor Wembanyama's surprising answer about wanting to win for himself, and discuss whether the Knicks' NBA Cup win should become part of their championship story.

Mitchell Robinson's injured hand takes center stage as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether it actually affected him in Game 1. They point to a couple of small moments where Robinson may have protected the hand, but overall conclude that his limited minutes looked mostly normal and that the injury may fade from the story if the Knicks keep winning. The conversation also turns to whether the Knicks should raise an NBA Cup banner if they win the championship, and how that tournament could become a meaningful part of their season's story. Evan and Tiki then react to Victor Wembanyama saying he wants to win for “myself,” weighing whether it was a selfish answer or simply a young star giving an honest but awkward response.

In today's edition of The Update Journal, we are emotionally logging into the internet against our better judgment.First, we'll take A Closer Look at the end of Euphoria — a show I did not fully watch, but absolutely survived through Twitter clips, timeline arguments, and people acting like HBO had assigned homework. The series is officially over, which means one era of glitter, trauma, dramatic lighting, and “wait, what happened?” has come to an end.Then, we'll take A Closer Look at another aspect of the Knicks and Spurs as part of our coverage previewing for the NBA Finals that start tomorrow- this time, we're talking about the NBA Cup, the Knicks, the Spurs, and the banner that stayed safely in storage. Yes, the Knicks and Spurs technically played for a title before this Finals matchup — but whether that title counts depends on who you ask, how seriously they take the Cup, and whether there was enough confetti to make it feel official.And today's Honorable Mention goes to Pepsi, which apparently once looked at Yoo-hoo and said, “We can do that.” They could not, in fact, do that. Chocolate soda history was made, lessons were learned, and somewhere, Yoo-hoo is still standing with its arms folded.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Tuesday, a 22-year-old woman was taken into custody after a 28-year-old man was stabbed to death inside his Long Island home, cops say.A pair of unusual caught-on-camera sightings of men emerging from Brooklyn manholes in recent weeks raised concerns in the Big Apple and sparked an NYPD probe — but sources said it doesn't appear the weirdos are up to anything sinister.And out in the American West, California spiraled toward a primary election with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty and a pair of outsider candidates looking to crack open the state's durable Democratic hierarchy.

Our favorite NBA analyst from Rotowire.com Nick Whalen joins Game On! How does Nick like his eggs? Does winning the NBA Cup translate to the finals? Does Wemby need to be more dominant? If the Thunder were healthy would they be playing against the Knicks tonight? What are Nick's thoughts on new Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney?

The Spurs rallied from a 3-2 deficit to overcome the defending champion Thunder, and now head to face a well-rested Knicks team in a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals (not to mention the NBA Cup final!).This episode previews the NBA Finals, discusses the Spurs winning games 6 and 7 against the Thunder, including Dylan Harper being an X-factor and Chet Holmgren disappearing, plus a whole lot more.Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

It's an NBA Cup rematch in the Finals. We discuss why the Knicks have specific advantages to attack Victor Wembanyama offensively, while New York's defensive vulnerabilities aren't necessarily what San Antonio most exploits on the offensive end.  Will that lead to the Knicks taking the series? We break down both sides of the ball in great detail before giving our series predictions. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash react to the Knicks landing a Finals matchup with the San Antonio Spurs and explain why, even as Knicks haters, they see it as great news for New York. The Spurs have earned respect after taking down Oklahoma City, but their lack of postseason scars raises real questions about whether they are ready to finish the job. The guys compare San Antonio's emotional win to teams that celebrated too soon, debate whether Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are playing with house money, and contrast that with a Knicks team that has treated every playoff step like business. They also revisit the NBA Cup matchup and why this Finals rematch may give that tournament new meaning.

Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash keep the Knicks Finals conversation rolling with caller reaction, matchup questions, and a closer look at why this series feels so winnable for New York. With San Antonio waiting, Knicks fans are already talking confidence, matchups, and whether this is the clearest path yet to a championship during the Jalen Brunson era. The guys discuss how the NBA Cup now feels more meaningful because it previewed this Finals matchup, what has changed for both teams since that game, and whether Mitchell Robinson's role could swing parts of the series. They also react to Evan getting dragged into Nets jokes during the Mets broadcast, then debate whether Knicks fans are right to expect a title instead of just hoping for one.

The NBA Finals matchup is set, and Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash dive into why the Knicks may have landed the best possible opponent in the San Antonio Spurs. Even with Victor Wembanyama looking like the best player in the series, the conversation centers on whether San Antonio's emotional Game 7 win over Oklahoma City could lead to a letdown against a Knicks team that has looked locked in throughout its playoff run. Evan and Shaun break down the experience gap, the pressure on both sides, the lessons from the NBA Cup matchup, and how Mike Brown could handle Wembanyama, Mitchell Robinson, Karl Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and the Knicks rotation. They also mix in caller reaction, Evan's Nets frustration, Yankees and Mets talk, and a few detours that only this show could produce.

We discuss the 1999 Knicks team and Gio can't believe it was almost 30 years ago. We previewed the Knicks/Spurs series which gets underway on Wednesday night. Jerry starts with Mike Brown on comparisons to their series for the NBA Cup. Aaron Judge talked about the 13-run third inning to beat the A's, Howie Rose on the call as Juan Soto hit a grand slam. The Moment of The Day: A-I Dave Simms has some comments for Boomer. Gio talked about the movie, ‘Project Hail Mary', and said the alien reveal threw him off.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon reacting to the Spurs' Game 7 win in OKC. They discuss Victor Wembanyama's dominant performance over Chet Holmgren, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's best game of the series. Then, the crew previews an NBA Cup rematch in The Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs. Plus, some thoughts on the Thunder's offseason and potential roster changes.  0:00 Intro 1:30 Spurs Defeat Thunder 111-103 (4-3) 10:55 Chet Holmgren: 33 Min, 4 Points, 4 Rebounds 20:25 Spurs Advance To The Finals 30:25 Previewing The NBA Finals: NBA Cup Rematch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon reacting to the Spurs' Game 7 win in OKC. They discuss Victor Wembanyama's dominant performance over Chet Holmgren, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's best game of the series. Then, the crew previews an NBA Cup rematch in The Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs. Plus, some thoughts on the Thunder's offseason and potential roster changes.  0:00 Intro 1:30 Spurs Defeat Thunder 111-103 (4-3) 10:55 Chet Holmgren: 33 Min, 4 Points, 4 Rebounds 20:25 Spurs Advance To The Finals 30:25 Previewing The NBA Finals: NBA Cup Rematch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode Brandon begins the episode by recapping the World Series, and highlights the Blue Jays' collapse in Games 6 and 7 after their dominant outing in Game 5. Brandon also highlights some of the latest updates around the NBA, including injuries and drama brewing in Memphis. Brandon continues with Week 9 of the NFL and highlights the best and most disappointing games of the week. He also discusses the top storylines heading into Week 10 of the NFL, discussing things like the NFL trade deadline and more. Brandon makes his weekly predictions for this week's NFL matchups and of course ends the episode with Fantasy Football content such as best and worst performances, waiver wire targets and more!Follow us on TikTok here:https://www.tiktok.com/@figuresofsport Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/figuresofsportmedia/All audio versions of the podcast are available here:https://linktr.ee/figuresofsportChapters:00:00 - INTRO01:51 - WORLD SERIES RECAP09:36 - NBA UPDATES13:59 - NBA CUP 16:59 - BEST GAMES OF WEEK 926:16 - MOST DISAPPOINTING GAMES OF WEEK 932:57 - TOP STORYLINES HEADING INTO WEEK 1044:31 - WEEK 10 PREDICTIONS45:51 - BEST AND WORST FANTASY PERFORMANCES OF WEEK 947:25 - WAIVER WIRE TARGETS FOR WEEK 1049:36 - PANIC LEVELS AFTER WEEK 953:58 - OUTRO

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima recap the Cavaliers' victory over the Milwaukee Bucks before diving into a heated debate about the World Baseball Classic. Ken issues an urgent call for science teachers to help settle a personal dispute with Anthony regarding a meteor. They also discuss the evolving perception of mid-season tournaments like the NBA Cup and the WBC. 01:06 - Cavaliers Win over Bucks 02:57 - Settle the Meteor Feud 05:24 - Team USA WBC Loss 09:21 - Evolution of NBA Cup 14:45 - WBC Hype vs Football

Zach Harper, Mo Dakhil and Wosny Lambre are still getting texts from Jay King about his White American squad. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week's docket, Do You Believe: The NBA Cup Cursed The Knicks? The Warriors Are Cooked? The Bucks Will Miss The Playoffs? Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Truth Teller Interviews on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JuJu Gotti and Trysta Krick break down one of the wildest Kyrie Irving viral moments yet — yes, the robot caught hands — before diving into a full slate of NBA chaos. The crew talks about the Chicago Bulls refusing to lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks winning the NBA Cup, and why this Knicks run feels very real. Plus, as always, the show mixes serious hoops analysis with laugh-out-loud viral videos, wild internet moments, and classic Alley Oop energy. If you love NBA conversations that don't take themselves too seriously — but still know ball — this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime sports radio host Sal Licata joins us to discuss his departure from WFAN, but first we get to the bottom of who the King of New York is and whether the Knicks should put up a banner for winning the NBA Cup. Taylor pitches a “Who Says No?” deal to Licata. Finally, we play a game of Licata or Li-nah-ta to get Sal's opinions on Times Square, riding the subway, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime sports radio host Sal Licata joins us to discuss his departure from WFAN, but first we get to the bottom of who the King of New York is and whether the Knicks should put up a banner for winning the NBA Cup. Taylor pitches a “Who Says No?” deal to Licata. Finally, we play a game of Licata or Li-nah-ta to get Sal's opinions on Times Square, riding the subway, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scottie Scheffler takes home Player of the Year honors for the fourth straight season, prompting the guys to debate whether Rory McIlroy has a case after his illustrious 2025 season (4:50). From there, they discuss coming of age at Barstool and when they finally started to feel like real adults (25:50). The episode wraps with 12 trivia questions from the 2025 golf season (53:00) and our thoughts on the Knicks winning the third annual NBA Cup (1:20:30).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/foreplaypod

"Boxing has never smelled this good." Alycia Baumgardner is down here in Miami to defend her super featherweight title and stops by the studio to share her story and answer Dan's most classic boxing questions. Also, the NBA Cup had a huge night, and TUA TAGOVAILOA HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN BENCHED BY THE MIAMI DOLPHINS. THE CREW REACTS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Matric-, Matric-, Matric-, Matriculate the ball down the field." Dan is still wounded over his inaccuracies about the Heisman Trophy presentation at the Downtown Athletic Club, and he's FURIOUS over members of the crew thinking they're too cool for the company's new holiday song... but not as furious as Coach Mike Ryan is that we have barely touched the University of Miami's upcoming CFP game. Also, JuJu and Trysta are here in-studio to talk NBA Cup, which Amin claims is destined to be as popular as Christmas. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Amin, JuJu, Mike, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup against the Spurs (3:02). Then, they discuss the "Whaddya do?" NBA teams around the league (27:27). Finally, Todd McShay joins to break down Bill's NFL QB pyramid before discussing the teams that need a QB in the draft and much more (01:04:54). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe and Todd McShay Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by Alexa+. Our smartest, most proactive AI assistant yet. https://Amazon.com/NewAlexa This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Don't settle for just any insurance when there's State Farm. 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

The Miami Dolphins are officially benching Tua in favor of Quinn Ewers. Bomani Jones joins the show to discuss along with Sherrone Moore at Michigan, the Knicks winning the NBA Cup, Marcus Freeman's hairline, and what do the Kansas City Chiefs do now with Mahomes' injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Day 1 NBA Cup supporters, Stugotz and Taylor are celebrating a championship today as the Knicks beat the Spurs. What does the win do for Jalen Brunson's legacy? Stugotz has his Top 5 Cups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Miami Dolphins are officially benching Tua in favor of Quinn Ewers. Bomani Jones joins the show to discuss along with Sherrone Moore at Michigan, the Knicks winning the NBA Cup, Marcus Freeman's hairline, and what do the Kansas City Chiefs do now with Mahomes' injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Day 1 NBA Cup supporters, Stugotz and Taylor are celebrating a championship today as the Knicks beat the Spurs. What does the win do for Jalen Brunson's legacy? Stugotz has his Top 5 Cups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones. First, they react to the New York Knicks' victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Final and discuss why the in-season tournament has been a success for the league. Later, they break down the NBA's injury epidemic amongst its star players and how it can be fixed. Finally, they discuss if the Golden State Warriors are letting down Steph Curry and if LeBron James & the Lakers are poised for turmoil as the season progresses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka The People's Pickle aka The Jewish Brad Pitt aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior and he is here to discuss: NYC being BRICK cold Knicks deserve a parade if they win NBA Cup Beating CC Sabathia in Money League Playoffs NFL Superstar Injuries The legacy of Anthony Joshua is on the line RIP Rob Reiner Terror at Bondi Beach What Globalize The Intifada Truly Means Those Who Target Israel With Hate Antisemitic Rhetoric & Influencers & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! CaptainPicks To Win In Sports Betting: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1357777109057032537?store_url=/captainpicks&c=kickoff Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a776919e-ad8c-4b4b-90c6-f28e41fe1d40/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaportComedy.com If you are interested in NCAA, MLB, NBA, NFL & UFC Picks/Parlays Follow @CaptainPicksWins on Instagram & subscribe to packages at www.CaptainPicks.com www.dbpodcasts.com Produced by DBPodcasts.comFollow @dbpodcasts, @iamrapaport, @michaelrapaport on TikTok, Twitter & InstagramMusic by Jansport J (Follow @JansportJ) www.JansportJMusic.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz starts with a sports update, before Izzy voices his displeasure with Tua Tagovailoa after another cold game loss. Teams have to stop paying mediocre quarterbacks like they are Super Bowl winners, a trend that Mikey A claims is the fault of one specific quarterback. Then, it's NBA Cup Final Day, and the streets in New York are buzzing, ready to add another banner to Madison Square Garden. The Mecca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz starts with a sports update, before Izzy voices his displeasure with Tua Tagovailoa after another cold game loss. Teams have to stop paying mediocre quarterbacks like they are Super Bowl winners, a trend that Mikey A claims is the fault of one specific quarterback. Then, it's NBA Cup Final Day, and the streets in New York are buzzing, ready to add another banner to Madison Square Garden. The Mecca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We do this all the time." It's time to update the polls, but first, a complaint about the NBA Cup schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices