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Jason ponders aloud whether he's lost his man card? His infatuation with the WNBA has coaching confidants mocking him for having a case of “Caitlin-itis.” Yes, Miami captured headlines acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, possibly altering the balance in the NBA Eastern Conference; however, Jason couldn't take his eyes off the physical confrontation between the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury. Jason brings Steve Kim, Jay Skapinac, Dre Baldwin, and Charles Baker to discuss his Caitlin Clark derangement syndrome, who goes first overall in the NBA draft, and if it's possible the Cleveland Browns trade Shedeur Sanders?   Today's Sponsors: Patriot Mobile Patriot Mobile is so much more than a great wireless service. They've built a growing movement of Americans defending faith, family, freedom, and the future of this country—by donating millions every year to organizations fighting for our freedoms. Go to https://PatriotMobile.com/FEARLESS or call 972-PATRIOT. 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://x.com/SteveKim323 ➢ 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

Full Show Broadcast. Gene has your hockey fill. Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & SiriusXM talks NHL & the Sabres ahead of the NHL Draft Friday in Buffalo. Alex Tuch or Bo Byram? The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to The Florida Panthers. Gene reflects on throwing gass at the Red Wings game Friday. Why is there a ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium Tuesday? Timmy's Hot Take, Wyndham Clark, Winter Olympic news and the great Ernie Clement.

Our betting expert & favorite Baltimorean PJ Glasser stops in to share his best bets. How was the College World Series? Who is PJ's pick for the US Open at Shinnocock Hills? What about team USA's odds at the World Cup? The NBA Finals, NBA Draft & MLB best bets too.

While on a brief visit to see two of our grandsons and a side trip to Arkansas, I had the chance to watch a few exceptional college softball and baseball games along with a very tense Game 7 NBA Western Conference final. It’s time to enjoy the next couple of weeks as the window is quickly closing on the seasons for these three sports. This year’s NBA Finals began Wednesday night. The surprising San Antonio Spurs and streaking New York Knicks began their best-of-seven title series.  New York came into Game 1 with an 11-game playoff winning streak. The Knicks left the Spurs’ home arena Wednesday night with a 12-game playoff winning streak. The Women’s College World Series softball best-of three finale also got underway Wednesday night in Oklahoma City.  Last weekend, Texas Tech’s never-say-die Red Raiders had to fight back from the brink of elimination twice to defeat #1 seed Alabama just to reach the finals. They will now get a chance to do that once again on Thursday night and, perhaps, on Friday night. That’s because Texas Tech lost to intrastate rival Texas 7-3 in the opening game of the best of three final series.  Texas is the defending national champion. On the men’s side of college bats and balls, this week marks the Super Regional round for the NCAA college baseball season. Eight winners from this weekend’s best-of-three weekend series will advance into the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska next week.  There were a number of surprising winners and losers during last week’s opening round. New York’s Amazin’ Knicks have now won 12 straight playoff games! San Antonio Spurs 7’4” center Victor Wembanyama is ending his third NBA season.  Much like Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal (who, by the way, played his high school basketball in San Antonio), Wemby just led his team into the NBA Finals.  He is now being hailed as the top big man in the NBA. The 5-time NBA champion Spurs are much more than just a one-man show.  They utilize their bench as well as any NBA team and play solid defense for the entire 48-minute game. The New York Knicks are seeking their first NBA title since 1973. To say that New York sports fans are hungry for a title is a huge understatement. “The City that Never Sleeps” is in the midst of a rather lengthy championship drought.  Eli Manning’s New York Giants football last won a Super Bowl title in 2011.  Baseball’s New York Yankees haven’t won the World Series since 2009.  The crosstown rival New York Mets haven’t claimed a baseball title since 1986.  Broadway Joe Namath was the quarterback for football’s New York Jets in their only Super Bowl victory in 1969. NBA’s New York Knicks came into the playoffs as the #3 Eastern Conference seed behind Detroit and Boston.  After losing two of its first three playoff games to Atlanta in Round 1, the Knicks won the final three games to advance.  They would sweep #5 seed Philadelphia and #4 Cleveland in eight straight wins to claim the NBA Eastern Conference title. San Antonio is playing in the NBA Finals for the first time since June, 2014. The path to the championship round has been increasingly difficult for the Spurs.  San Antonio (the #2 seed in the Western Conference) needed just five games to dispatch the Portland Trailblazers in five games.  It then took six games for San Antonio to subdue the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Last weekend, the Spurs required a full seven games to win a tense Game 7 battle against the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Wednesday night’s Game 1 in San Antonio was won by the New York Knicks 105-95 in a game which was much closer than the final score reflected.  The veteran Knicks scored the last 11 points to end the game.  New York stepped-up in the final quarter to score 29 points as the younger Spurs tallied only 19 over the last 12 minutes. New York’s Villanova connection featured guards Jalen Brunson (30 points) and Josh Hart (an incredible 15 rebounds) leading a fourth quarter rally to give the Knicks their 12th consecutive playoff victory. As a result, San Antonio lost its home court advantage after that Game 1 loss.  ABC will televise Game #2 at 7:30PM Friday night from San Antonio.  The series moves to New York’s Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday next week. Make sure to stick around for the post-game coverage on ESPN. The award-winning “Inside the NBA” show features NBA legends Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal breaking down the action along with host Ernie Johnson.  You never know what’s going to happen. Meanwhile, in Oklahoma City… The Women’s College World Series best-of-three finals began Wednesday night. Defending national champion Texas (52-12) defeated Texas Tech 7-3 in Game 1. The Red Raiders fell to 61-9 and are on the verge of elimination once again.  They have become quite familiar with this position over the past several days in Oklahoma City. The #11 seeded Red Raiders rallied for two runs in the top of the ninth inning on Sunday to vanquish #8 national seed UCLA 8-7.  On Monday, Texas Tech had to defeat #1 seed Alabama twice to earn a spot in the championship finals. The Red Raiders won the opener 5-4 over Bama by scoring a run in the bottom of the 7th inning.  They also grabbed the second game 2-0 on a two-hit pitching gem by two-time college player-of-the-year NiJari Canady to earn a spot in the finals. The second seeded Texas Longhorns didn’t have an easy road into the Women’s College World Series finals, either. They had to defeat #7 Tennessee Volunteers twice on Monday to advance.  Texas won the opener 5-2 and then shut-out Tennessee 4-0 later in the afternoon to advance to the championship round. The Longhorns and Red Raiders competed for the Women’s College World Series championship last year as well.  Texas Tech is trying to avenge last year’s loss to Texas in the best-of-three title series. Game 2 will be played Thursday at 7PM on ESPN.  A deciding Game 3, if necessary, will be played Friday night at 7PM on ESPN. What happened to the top seeds in the men’s college baseball tournament? UCLA had been ranked #1 in college baseball all season long. The Bruins were 51-6 heading into the opening round of the NCAA college baseball playoffs.  They faced #4 regional seed St. Mary’s (35-25) in their opening playoff game at home last Friday. The Gaels scored a run in the top of the ninth inning to shock UCLA 3-2.  On Saturday, UCLA had to score three times in the bottom of the ninth to take a 6-5 win and stay alive against 30-26 Virginia Tech. St. Mary’s and UCLA were matched again on Sunday.  This time, the Gaels scored a run in the bottom of the 10th inning to end UCLA’s season with a 6-5 win. Ironically, St. Mary’s was eliminated on Sunday 5-2 by the Cal-Poly Mustangs of San Luis Obispo.  Go figure. It wasn’t any better for #2 national seed Georgia Tech The 50-10 Yellow Jackets were playing at home in Atlanta and trying to advance into the Super Regional round for the first time in 20 years.  Georgia Tech would have hosted a Super Regional this weekend – if only they had won their own opening round regional. The Oklahoma Sooners rallied in consecutive games to dispatch the heavily favored hometown Yellow Jackets to advance into this weekend’s Super Regional to be played in…Kansas? Kansas has rarely been known for its baseball prowess. This year’s baseball Jayhawks are now 45-16 after winning its opening round of games.  KU will host Oklahoma Saturday in the Lawrence, Kansas Super Regional.  The Jayhawks have made it into only one College World Series (1993) in the school’s long history. Kansas plays baseball in relatively small Hoglund Ballpark.  This stadium features just 2,500 permanent seats.  The school recently took down the left field wall and installed a chain link fence.  That allows about 1,000 additional fans to stand or sit in their own lawn chairs in “The Backyard” to watch Kansas baseball games. Expect ticket prices in Lawrence, Kansas to be sky high for this weekend’s Super Regional. Did you pick the Trojans to make it into the Super Regionals? Last weekend, there were the Trojans from the University of Southern California, the Troy Trojans of the Sun Belt Conference, and the Little Rock Trojans from the Ohio Valley Conference. Incredibly, all three of these Trojans baseball teams will be part of the 16 squads competing in the second round “Super Regional” college playoff games this weekend. At least one Trojans team is guaranteed a spot in Omaha at the College World Series next week.  The 36-30 Troy Trojans will host the Little Rock Trojans (39-26) at 4PM Friday on ESPNU.  Troy shocked #5 national seed Florida 10-2 in the final game of the Gainesville Regional last week.  Little Rock won the Hattiesburg Regional after #9 seed Southern Miss was sent packing after two consecutive losses. The USC Trojans (47-16) will travel across the country to play at the University of North Carolina (48-11-1) on Friday at 2PM CDT on ESPN2. Here are all eight Super Regional match-ups (first game starting times are CDT) Friday’s Opening Games: Morgantown – Cal Poly (39-22) at #16 seed West Virginia (43-15) at 11AM on ESPN2 Chapel Hill – USC (47-16) at #5 North Carolina (48-11-1) at 2PM on ESPN2 Troy – Little Rock (39-26) at Troy (36-30) at 4PM on ESPNU Auburn – Ole Miss (39-21) at #4 Auburn (42-20) at 7PM on ESPN2 Saturday’s Opening Games: Athens – #14 seed Mississippi State (43-17) at #3 Georgia (49-12) at 10AM on ESPN Lawrence – Oklahoma (36-22) at #15 Kansas (45-16) at 1PM on ESPN Austin – #11 Oregon (43-16) at #6 Texas (43-13) at 7PM on ESPN Tuscaloosa – St. John’s (36-24) at #7 Alabama (40-19) at 8PM on ESPN2 The post Enjoy A Week filled with Terrific Games! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

In hour one, Crowder, Appel, and Jimmy learn Hoch was at the DMV renewing his expired license. They analyze the Knicks' Game 1 comeback in the Eastern Conference Finals, focusing on James Harden, and preview Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Zach Gelb of 365 Sports Host discusses the Game 1 finish, Danhausen cursing the Cavs, Jacoby Brissett's holdout, Aaron Rodgers announcing his final season, and Drake Maye.

Our favorite Baltimorean & betting expert PJ Glasser joins the show. He shares his best bets in the NBA playoffs, MLB action tonight, the PGA championship & much more.

Pat Boyle and PJ Glasser break down their bets for the set of Eastern Conference matchups in the NBA Play-In Tournament, including why the Magic match up well with the Sixers despite yesterday's disappointing loss. Plus, do the Sixers have any hope for the future as Joel Embiid continues to miss time, and do the Heat have a chance to spoil the upstart Hornets season?

The Masters has begun and Matt has a lot to say about the field and Rory McIlroy's attempt to go B2B. Then Matt will look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture in the NBA 

YERRRRR! We got friend of the show Nick Andre in the house to push some NBA narratives this episode! We start immediately with the NBA MVP Race and who we each think has the strongest case (4:04) Next up we look at the conference outlooks for both the NBA Eastern Conference (24:04) and NBA Western Conference (36:35) Afterwards, we have a conversation about fans diminishing greatness and normalizing certain feats and how "Ring Culture" plays a part (49:03) And lastly we celebrate the WNBA getting a new CBA deal and what this means for The W going forward (57:57)FOLLOW THE BRAND!SUPPORT THE BRAND!Tiktok: Pushing NarrativesYoutube: Pushing Narratives W/The Narrative GawdApple Podcasts/Spotify: Get Ya Bars Off NetworkFollow Suplex Dinner Club:IG: @SuplexDinnerClubYoutube: Suplex Dinner ClubFollow Nick Andre:X/Twitter: @NickAndreATR/@BestWShowIG: @NickAndreATR/@BestDamnWShowTiktok: @NickAndreATR/@BestWShow

In this episode, we break down the biggest sports headlines across college basketball and the NBA. We start with March Madness, analyzing the biggest upsets so far and which teams we trust most heading into the Sweet Sixteen in both the men’s and women’s tournaments. Next, we shift to the NBA Eastern Conference, where Cade Cunningham’s injury has reshaped the playoff race. We debate whether the Celtics or Knicks are now in control and whether Detroit can still make a deep run. Finally, we discuss the NBA Play-In Tournament and predict which teams will secure the 7th and 8th seeds in both conferences. Topics include: March Madness Sweet Sixteen takeaways Biggest tournament surprises Celtics vs Knicks in the East Cade Cunningham impact on standings NBA Play-In predictions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kostos is LIVE on this Tournament Thursday! Nick opens the show setting the stage for round one of the tournament! Plus, Nick reacts to Cade Cunningham's injury and how it could impact the NBA Eastern Conference race. Danny Parkins joins the show!

Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps analyze the current state of the NBA Eastern Conference, debating whether the Cleveland Cavaliers are true contenders or just a playoff nuisance. They take calls from listeners who question Evan Mobley's performance and discuss the impact of Jarrett Allen's absence on the rotation. 01:00 - Eastern Conference Standings Debate 05:30 - Fan Criticizes Evan Mobley 07:45 - Frontcourt Rotation And Size

The Miami Heat took down the Detroit Pistons last night to continue their 5 game winning streak, Tobs is calling for June basketball!

Tobin and Leroy react to a massive breaking news day in Miami sports as the Dolphins announce they are moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, marking the end of the Tua era. The show breaks down what the decision means for the franchise and its future before more news drops that Miami is signing Malik Willis at quarterback, sparking debate about the team's next chapter and the impact on key players. Along the way, the crew discusses the Miami Heat's five-game win streak, hands out Game Balls and Game Bums, reacts to chaos surrounding the Terry Rozier trade, and hears from fired-up Dolfans before wrapping things up with another edition of Alright! Oh No! on a jam-packed sports Monday.

YERRRRR! We got the homie Macho in the house to push some narratives with us this episode! We start immediately with The Atlanta Hawks "Magic City Night" and Luke Kornet's response (6:30) We continue with some more NBA quick hits as we discuss the Nuggets' Championship window closing (14:45) and the NBA Eastern Conference (20:13) Afterwards we shift over to the NFL as we touch on the latest in NFL Transactions (43:28) and to close the show we continue our "One Thing" series as we share what we think each team in the NFC North needs to succeed (58:47)FOLLOW THE BRAND!SUPPORT THE BRAND!Tiktok: Pushing NarrativesYoutube: Pushing Narratives W/The Narrative GawdApple Podcasts/Spotify: Get Ya Bars Off NetworkFollow Suplex Dinner Club:IG: @SuplexDinnerClubYoutube: Suplex Dinner Club

Football season is over, so it’s time to catch-up on this year’s basketball action. I have followed basketball ever since I could read the box scores.  That said, I must admit that my interest in the National Basketball Association has been waning over the past few decades. Perhaps it is a lingering 23-year bout of “LeBron James Syndrome.” The King (of flopping) is still playing hoops for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 41.  Incredibly, LeBron James is scoring 21 points per game during his 23rd NBA season.  Will this guy EVER retire? The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder is still leading the Western Conference. A vastly-improved San Antonio Spurs team is in hot pursuit and only two games back. The NBA Eastern Conference finds the (gasp!) Detroit Pistons leading the Boston Celtics by 5 ½ games. However, a growing number of losing teams are now trying to out-lose each other in order to finish with the coveted last place title. Welcome to tanking – the NBA regular season soap opera’s not-so-new problem A general definition of the term “tanking” is to intentionally field a noncompetitive team in order to take advantage of league rules which benefit the team losing the most games. In the NBA, the biggest loser generally has the most likely chance to select #1 in the annual player draft.  The current system utilizes a weighted average format with the worst of the 14 non-playoff teams having the best chance to receive the top pick. Unlike football or baseball, basketball has just five starting players.  Adding the top college basketball player might be enough to help your team become an immediate playoff contender. The NBA’s defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder “tanked” for three years (2021-2023).  By making some solid draft picks and a few nifty player trades, OKC is positioned to be a top team for several years to come. Once Oklahoma City transitioned from nearly worst to first, others are following the playbook. Case #1 – this year’s Detroit Pistons Detroit finished at or near the bottom of the NBA’s Eastern Conference for five consecutive years from 2020 through 2024.  The team’s lousy record earned the Pistons a number one choice (Cade Cunningham in 2021) plus the #5 pick three times and the #7 overall selection once. This year’s Detroit Pistons are now in first place in the NBA East with a 43-14 record.  Cade Cunningham averages 25 points per game and is an NBA All-Star.  Three of the team’s other four high draft selections are averaging about ten points per game for Detroit. Was it worth finishing near the bottom for several years to, perhaps, move to the top of the standings down the road? Case #2 – The San Antonio Spurs The five-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs also went “all in” on tanking from 2022 through 2024.  They finished at the bottom of the NBA’s Western Conference in 2023 and earned the #1 overall selection. San Antonio’s talented 7’4” center Victor Wembanyama is now in his third season and averages 24 points and 12 rebounds per game.  He was the top pick in 2023 and has helped transform a woeful Spurs team into a contender in just two years. San Antonio also struck gold with 2024’s #4 overall selection, Stephon Castle.  The talented guard is averaging 17 points per game in his second NBA season. The rest of the NBA is copying Detroit and San Antonio with excessive tanking Nearly one third of the NBA’s teams are trying to lose games at a record pace this season. Winning even one basketball game can reduce your team’s chances to finish with a bad enough record to “win” a top NBA pick in June. There’s even a website called “Tankathon.com” dedicated to providing the daily odds of each NBA team trying losing its way to receive the #1 overall draft pick. Today’s stats showed that the leader (worst team in the NBA) is Sacramento (13-46).  The Kings have dropped nine of their last ten games.  Woo hoo – nice job, Sacto! In hot pursuit of the Kings are the Indiana Pacers (15-44) and Brooklyn Nets (15-42).  Both of those NBA teams have lost eight of their last ten games.  That’s just not good enough to be #1, guys! The woeful Washington Wizards sit in fourth place today at 16-41 with the New Orleans Pelicans perched right behind at 17-42.  The Pelicans’ coach may be in big trouble, though.  His team has actually won two games in a row! The Utah Jazz are trying to get into the mix for the #1 pick by fading fast, too.  They have an 18-40 record today but are on a three-game losing streak.  Lose, Jazz, lose!   Be careful what you wish for That group of NBA teams is hoping their fans will fantasize about having the top pick in the annual player draft in June. Historically speaking, the majority of these overall #1 choices will have a fairly productive NBA career. A few even blossom into NBA All-Stars. Unfortunately, most #1 overall selections do not lead their teams into the NBA Finals. Let’s remember a few failed #1 NBA picks from the past decade LSU’s “one and done” forward Ben Simmons was selected first in 2016 by the Philadelphia 76ers. His skills regressed with every season as a professional basketball player.  Already traded twice, Ben Simmons’ basketball play became so embarrassingly poor that none of the 30 NBA teams have this 29-year old player on their roster this season. Another #1 NBA flop has been shooting guard Markelle Fultz. Like Simmons, Fultz was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the top pick in the 2017 draft.  Another prolific “one-and-done” freshman scorer in college, Markelle Fultz has been a major disappointment in the NBA.  He has averaged a meager 10 points per game over his first eight pro seasons and has been traded twice already. It’s still a bit early to say whether the Atlanta Hawks’ 2024 #1 overall pick is a draft bust.  However, 6’8” French forward Zaccarie Risacher is scoring just 10 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as he comes off the bench during his second NBA season. Other recent #1 overall picks have included: 2018 – Deandre Ayton (drafted by Phoenix, traded to Portland, and traded in 2025 to the Los Angeles Lakers) 2019 – Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans – unlikely to make the playoffs) 2020 – Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) 2021 – Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) 2022 – Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic) 2023 – Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) 2025 – Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks – unlikely to make the playoffs) None of the past ten #1 overall picks has led their team to the NBA Finals. Watch out, tankers!  The NBA Commissioner is actually cracking down Adam Silver knows that nearly half of his NBA franchises are intentionally trying to lose games right now.  He understands that it is bad for business over the long run.  The NBA is morphing into two different leagues – the competitors and a growing legion of purposeful losers. Earlier this month, Commissioner Silver fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and Indiana Pacers $100,000 for purposefully keeping healthy starters on the bench during the fourth quarter of games to insure that their teams would lose. “Overt behavior like this that prioritizes draft position over winning undermines the foundation of NBA competition,” said Silver. No kidding, Commish! Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley has a few ideas to help end tanking.  He recently said that he wants every NBA team failing to make the playoffs to receive only ONE ping-pong ball in the NBA’s lottery when selecting the top 14 picks.  Each of the 14 losing teams would then have the same 7% (1/14) chance of receiving the #1 pick. That’s a good place to start, Chuck! He also asked the Commissioner to ban any NBA team finishing with less than a .500 record from raising ticket prices the following season. The NBA owners would give that particular idea of Barkley an overwhelming thumbs down! One “anti-tanking” proposal is receiving a lot of positive feedback Incentives work.  That is why so many NBA teams are trying to lose as many games as possible down the home stretch to receive the top draft pick this summer. Here’s an excellent idea receiving a lot of support. Each of the NBA’s 14 non-playoff teams would still be assured of receiving a pick from #1-14.  However, the draft order for those first 14 selections would be based on the number of WINS which each team collects over the second half of the NBA season. That would incentivize every NBA team to try to win every game during the second half of the season.  The upper tier of teams will be positioning for a better playoff seed.  All of the bottom tier of teams would be battling to enhance their own draft position. The biggest complainers about this proposal are teams which may have lost star players to injuries and cannot compete as effectively through season’s end. To that, I say, “Tough luck!” Do it, Commissioner Silver! Have you heard…the current #1 college basketball player may be tanking, too! The #14-ranked Kansas Jayhawks put months of effort and doled out millions in NIL loot into the recruitment of talented 6’6” freshman guard Darryn Peterson. Kansas coach Bill Self’s top recruit has been exceptional – at times.  He has also been mysteriously invisible for several games this season, too. Darryn Peterson has missed several games with a lingering hamstring injury early in the season.  Since then, he has claimed to suffer from cramps after playing a certain number of minutes in KU basketball games.  More recently, the highly touted Peterson sat out a few more games with a mysterious illness. Teammates, fans, and the media have wondered if the freshman was, effectively, self-tanking to avoid injury ahead of the NBA draft. NBA scouts have been whispering to Darryn Peterson’s family that the freshman player is likely to become this year’s top selection. Peterson’s not-so-humble father, Darryl, provided this quote Monday, “We embrace what comes with this journey.  The good and the bad.  It has taught us so many life lessons to prepare Darryn and our family for what he’s about to go through being the #1 pick and future face of someone’s franchise and the league.” The young basketball player transferred away from his primary high school in Canton, Ohio to play his junior year at Huntington Prep School in West Virginia.  For his senior year, Darryn Peterson transferred to play high school basketball in California for Pacific Prep. How many high school kids would be willing to do that – just to market himself better for college and pro basketball? Thankfully, not very many (yet). Darryn Peterson has not helped to dispel the growing concerns of his teammates and loyal Kansas basketball fans. They are questioning the freshman’s commitment to the program’s success and whether the team is better off without him. Kansas (now 21-7) has gone 9-2 in the games where Peterson was absent.  The Jayhawks are 12-5 in the games Peterson has played. An increasing number of Jayhawks supporters would prefer for the freshman prima donna to hit the road right now and wait by the telephone for his name to be called by the NBA. Tanking (whether as a team or by an individual) should never be a winning strategy. The post Tanks for Nothing appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

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Baskin & Phelps chat with Frank Isola of Sirius XM NBA Radio, react to how James Harden is changing how the Cavs play for the good, and predict the NBA Eastern Conference moving forward

YERRRR!! We Got the homie Renzo finally pulling up to Push some Narratives! We start by breaking down the NBA all-star starters and predict who will be left out of the reserves (1:58) Next, we stay in the NBA realm and discuss everything going on with in the NBA Eastern Conference and if the Knicks or the Celtics can leapfrog the Pistons (25:33) Afterwards, we shift over to the NFL as we recap the games from Divisional Weekend (33:54) And then we predict who will come out victorious on Championship Sunday and play in Super Bowl 60 (1:00:42)FOLLOW THE BRAND!SUPPORT THE BRAND!Youtube: Pushing Narratives W/The Narrative GawdTiktok: Pushing NarrativesApple Podcasts/Spotify Podcasts: Get Ya Bars Off NetworkFollow Suplex Dinner Club:IG: @SuplexDinnerClubYoutube: Suplex Dinner Club

Producer note: This podcast was recorded 1/4/26Bryce and Omari welcome back senior writer for The Athletic and friend of the pod James Edwards III. The trio explore the potential rivalry between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. They also break down where the two franchises rank in the Eastern conference. Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Nick Kostos is SOLO on this Tuesday! Nick Kostos recaps the 49ers win against the Panthers and explains why he is not buying in on San Francisco has a legit contender in the NFC. Plus, Nick hits on the wide open NBA Eastern Conference race, breaks down the NFL Week 13 slate, and MUCH MORE!

Nick Kostos reacts to the Detroit Pistons 13 game winning streak, the Miami Heat's hot start to the season, and MUCH MORE!

Nick Kostos is LIVE for a solo edition of You Better You Bet! Nick opens the show with his thoughts on the latest College Football Playoff Rankings and breaks down why he thinks Texas can beat Georiga on Saturday. Plus, Nick breaks down the marquee NFL Week 11 games, shares his thoughts on the top of the NBA Eastern Conference and MUCH MORE!

Z Ball is joined by Akshay as they predict the Over/Under Win Totals for all 15 Eastern Conference Teams. They discuss Boston's outlook without Jayson Tatum, the Knicks' best shot at a Finals Run, Cleveland's chances at a playoff run, Indiana without Tyrese Haliburton, and Orlando's new look with the addition of Desmond Bane.

Hoops N Brews Ep: 311 NBA Eastern Conference Preview + Season Predictions by Hoops & Brews

Going over and breaking down the Western Conference giving our season prediction's going into next season!!!!#nflcontent #trendingshorts #trending #likeforlikes #growingchannels #nbacontent #nba

⁠Geoff Clark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and David Troy⁠⁠⁠ break down every Eastern Conference team's win total for the 2025–26 NBA season. Who's going over, who's going under, and who's about to burn your bankroll? Sharp insights, bold takes, and betting angles you won't find on ESPN.

Today on the podcast we get into my NBA predictions. Who is the top team in the East is it the Knicks or Cavs? Cade Cunningham on the rise for top 10 in the NBA? Can Atlanta put the pieces together to be a top team in the eastern conference ?

Welcome back to In the Lab with Hoopsology, where hosts Matt Thomas and Justin Goodrum dive deep into our NBA season preview.

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the Eastern Conference win total over/unders for the 2025-2026 season.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballThe Dr. Dish Basketball Semi-Annual Sale is live. For a limited time, save up to $4,000 on their lineup of basketball shooting machines. If you're serious about taking your game to the next level, whether you're a player, a parent, or a coach, this is the sale you've been waiting for. Dr. Dish machines are proven to help players improve their shot form, build consistency, and gain the confidence needed on the court. Don't miss out on these limited-time savings. Visit drdishbasketball.com today.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

In Part 2, we shift gears to the Eastern Conference and stack up the Pacers competition. Where do the defending champs and top contenders land, and how do the Blue & Gold compare after a wild offseason? We debate the true pecking order, highlight key additions and losses around the East, and share which teams we think could shake up the playoff picture. From heavyweights to rebuilders, we cover our Top 10 in the East and give our way-too-early predictions for 2025–26. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks are all-in after a blockbuster offseason. Mike Brown replaces Tom Thibodeau, Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele join the bench, and Mikal Bridges locks in on an extension. But with the East loaded — Cavs, Hawks, Magic, Sixers, Bucks, Pistons, and Celtics — how do the Knicks stack up? CP The Fanchise and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic break it all down: rotations, the second apron, Mitchell Robinson's future, and whether this is truly a Finals-or-Bust season.Catch our video podcast here - Youtube.com/@thenbareportJoin TNR Discord to chat & call into the show https://bit.ly/nbarep Support the show

Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore react to NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season and make their picks for over/unders. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Atlanta Hawks 10:30 Boston Celtics 17:30 Brooklyn Nets 20:45 Charlotte Hornets 24:45 Chicago Bulls 28:00 Cleveland Cavaliers 33:00 Detroit Pistons 38:15 Indiana Pacers 43:16 Miami Heat 48:56 Milwaukee Bucks & Giannis' future 55:00 New York Knicks 57:31 Orlando Magic 1:02:00 Philadelphia 76ers 1:04:50 Toronto Raptors 1:07:45 Washington Wizards RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

After an offseason of moves and adjustments, Bryce and Omari break down the Eastern Conference landscape and analyze where the Pistons fit among their competitors. After their playoff appearance last season, is the team well-positioned to move up in the conference? Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack

Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas dive into the Eastern Conference and rank their top 10 teams in their way to early look at what they think the East standings will look like. 

Dive into the Format Podcast as we dissect the NBA Eastern Conference's fiercest teams and battles!

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet's NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet's NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drew Dinsick joins the show to recap Sinner's win at Wimbledon over Carlos Alcaraz. Plus, Drew shares his thoughts on the NBA Eastern Conference & Rookie of the Year futures. 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

The Eastern Conference appears to be wide open heading into next season, who will win and who gives the most value? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Download and subscribe today. 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

(0:00-9:46) Phillies retake the division! (9:46-17:41) Who is better than Sixers in the East? (17:41-30:41) Ranking the NBA Eastern Conference teams for 2025-2026 (30:41-39:28) Too early for the Thunder dynasty talk (239:28-54:33) The Sixers Wire's Ky Carlin joins the show ahead of the NBA Draft this week (54:33-1:01:15) Who do you want the Sixers to draft at number three (1:01:15-1:10:29) Taijuan Walker's role should be mop up duty only (1:10:29-1:18:33) Flyers trade for Trevor Zegras (1:18:33- 1:42:11) Flyers Radio Pregame Intermission & Postgame host Jason Myrtetus joins the show following the Flyers trade for Zegras & NHL Draft on Friday night (1:42:11-1:58:17) The Athletic's Matt Gelb joins the show on the Phillies recent week and upcoming road trip (1:58:17-2:04:03) When do you want Bryce Harper to return (2:04:03-2:19:05) Chris Simm's ridiculous QB rankings in June (2:19:05-2:27:41) A's in Vegas breakthrough & what happens in South Philly depends on the Eagles (2:27:41-2:40:20) Kevin's top choice at reliever (2:40:20-2:51:53) Edgecombe looks like the pick & Philly Sports Tomorrow

In this hour of Money Moves, hosts Jonathan Von Tobel & Marc Malusis are joined by David Bearman, Pro Football Network Chief Content Officer, as they talk about the NBA Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also in the show, the hosts recap last night's Game 4 NBA Eastern Conference matchup between the Knicks and Pacers.

In hour three of VSiN PrimeTime, Scott Seidenberg Updates the NBA Eastern Conference game 1 odds between the Pacers & the Knicks. He gives updates on the NHL playoffs and is joined by VSiN NBA writer Dan Karpuc.

9:00AM Hour 1 Jeremy White and Nate Geary are joined by Steve Aschburner to discuss the NBA ECF between the Indiana Pacers, and the New York Knicks. The guys discuss the Knicks run so far, basketballs evolution, and what to expect from the series.

Visit Hard Truth ISB Radio Greg Rakestraw, Dustin Dopirak: Catching up from the weekend as the Pacers obliterate Cleveland with 80 first half points, take 3-1 series lead in NBA Eastern Conference semis. The gates for IMS open tomorrow with action every day. Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden, & Kyle Larson provide the storylines. Much more

In this episode, I give my thoughts on the Knicks victory to close out series against Detroit and preview the upcoming matchups we will see with Indiana Pacers taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers and the defending NBA Champions Boston Celtics take on the Knicks.

Joe Ostrowski & Sam Panayotovich dive into the NBA Eastern Conference, sharing their best bets and playoff takes. 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

Chris Mack and Kate Constable recap this weekend's NBA slate, breaking down each matchup and looking ahead to conference winners. With the Knicks looking less likely to be contenders to win the Eastern Conference, will it be the Celtics or the Cavs? 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

During hour one of Bet Sweats, Chris Mack and Kate Constable are joined by Jake Hasan to cover early MLB predictions for the AL East Title. Jake is heavy on the Red Sox, sharing why he sees value in their off-season moves. Chris and Kate also get into the NBA Eastern Conference, with the Knicks falling out of contention for the Eastern title. 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