Podcast appearances and mentions of Kevin Durant

6/26/25 - Hour 1 Rich and the guys weigh in on the Mavericks selecting Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick of the NBA Draft and what's in store in Dallas for the Duke phenom, and react to the 76ers passing over Ace Bailey to draft VJ Edgecombe.  ‘Club 520 Podcast' co-host Jeff Teague tells Rich why the New Orleans Pelicans won the NBA Draft, reveals how Michael Jackson spoiled his draft night back in 2009, says what advice he has for Ace Bailey, what we can expect from Cooper Flagg in his rookie season, if the Pacers would have beaten the Thunder in Game 7 if Tyrese Haliburton hadn't torn his Achilles, and weighs in on the Rockets trading for Kevin Durant and the Knicks' head coach search. Rich explains what the NBA should do to improve its presentation of the draft on TV.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seth & Sean talk the Houston Rockets extending Fred VanVleet, but they address the talk of getting James Harden to Houston to team up with Kevin Durant.

Seth & Sean go back in time once again how some breadcrumbs seemed to have been pointing to KD being a great fir for the Rockets. Plus they hear from Rudy T!

Seth & Sean go back in time once again how some breadcrumbs seemed to have been pointing to KD being a great fir for the Rockets. Plus they hear from Rudy T!. They then re-visit Diontae Johnson talking about his 2024 season. Then to end the show, the guys talk about contracts and salary caps and relate to Houston Sports.

Seth & Sean react to the Astros taking yet another series, this time against a good Philadelphia Phillies. Plus, they talk the Houston Rockets extending Fred VanVleet, but they address the talk of getting James Harden to Houston to team up with Kevin Durant. Later, they go through the latest Headlines, including Astros winning 2-0 over Philly, Texans announcing training camp dates, and Rockets extend FVV.

Seth & Sean react to the Astros taking yet another series, this time against a good Philadelphia Phillies. Plus, they talk the Houston Rockets extending Fred VanVleet, but they address the talk of getting James Harden to Houston to team up with Kevin Durant. Later, they go through the latest Headlines, including Astros winning 2-0 over Philly, Texans announcing training camp dates, and Rockets extend FVV. Also, they hear some more Texans audio from Fanatics including NFL QB Legend Peyton Manning giving Stroud and the Texans his props. CJ Stroud was at Inter Milan and asked what kind of animal he relates himself to. Plus, Sean Pendergast might be putting aside his hate for Draymond Green after the Warriors forward praises Steven Adams. Later, look through a CBS article that gives a rundown on how you should bet on the Texans in 2025.They then recap the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft and Sean has a beef with the hats. Plus, on the news break that the Houston Astros and Jeremy Pena were in negotiations before Scott Boras stepped in, the guys try to grasp what could potentially happen with Pena's future when it comes to being an Astro. As they wrap up, they go back in time once again how some breadcrumbs seemed to have been pointing to KD being a great fir for the Rockets. Plus they hear from Rudy T! They then re-visit Diontae Johnson talking about his 2024 season. Then to end the show, the guys talk about contracts and salary caps and relate to Houston Sports.

From 'Love of the Star' (subscribe here): Zach and Bryan discuss Kevin Durant trying to recruit Micah to the Commanders. The guys also list their the best offensive players for the Cowboys since the year 2000. 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

On this week's episode, the guys begin by recapping game 7 and the Thunder clinching the NBA Championship over the Pacers. They reflect on the series overall and what to expect of both teams moving forward. Then, they react to a wave of trades that happened this week, including Durant to Houston, Bane to Orlando, Holiday to Portland, Porzingis to Atlanta, and more (38:37). Finally, they discuss the results of the NBA draft, and what picks they liked and didn't like from the first round (01:01:06).

Season 14 finale with the Actual and Factual Kim Smith and Sir Goodwin Live with the latest in entertainment and current events.Black yacht Week in ChicagoTrump v IranJB Pritzker Reelection in Illinois and maybe PresidentWill JayZ take the super bowl stage next? Kevin Durant traded; old team OKC win NBA Championship Hot air balloon disasterChef Ann BurrellNene Leakes "cool" with Bravo At 35, women stop chasing fairy tales.Man regrets winning full custody of children.

In this episode, Hadley and Matt dive into the Oklahoma City Thunder’s rise and why this young squad might be built for a dynasty. Then, they break down the chaos of the 2025 NBA Draft — from head-scratching picks to shocking slides. The duo also revisits Kevin Durant’s latest trade headlines and what it means for his legacy. Plus: Did CBS just throw the Pac-12 a lifeline? We’re talking survival, strategy, and what’s next for the conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Mannix to discuss the Celtics trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis early in the offseason (0:00). Then, they talk about the Atlanta Hawks' future, Achilles injuries, and the Kevin Durant trade (0:00). Finally, they discuss Sam Presti, Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr., and more (0:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Chris Mannix Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is presented by State Farm®. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm® with the Assist. Get anything delivered on Uber Eats. www.ubereats.com 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 JBP begins its latest episode with their quick thoughts on Summer Jam 2025 (23:55) before turning to the announcement of Cardi B's new album coming in September titled ‘AM I THE DRAMA?' (29:16). Kendrick Lamar's verse on the upcoming Clipse album leaked (54:28) leading the room to discuss the rollout for ‘Let God Sort Em Out', QueenzFlip addresses Joe's recent Instagram post (1:24:22), and B. Simone is under fire for recent comments on her podcast as the crew discusses friendship and accountability (1:43:47). Also, reactions to Fanatics Fest, Tyrese Haliburton's injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals (2:35:20), Kevin Durant's trade to Houston (2:50:05), the JBP shares its thoughts and prayers with T. Rex (2:58:05), the Diddy prosecution rests their case after six weeks of testimony (3:01:40), and much more.  Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

Join Rick Kamla and Dr. A on Fantasy NBA Today for an electrifying episode covering the biggest storylines and fantasy impacts of the NBA offseason! We'll begin with a comprehensive analysis of the Indiana Pacers' thrilling 2024-25 season and the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder's historic championship run. What were the key fantasy takeaways from their impressive campaigns, and how does winning a title reshape the Thunder's individual fantasy outlooks? Then, we dive headfirst into the latest blockbuster NBA trades that are shaking up the league! Rick and Doc provide immediate, in-depth fantasy impact analysis on: Kevin Durant's move to the Houston Rockets: How does this alter the fantasy landscape for KD and the Rockets' young core? Kristaps Porzingis traded to the Atlanta Hawks: What does this mean for KP's role and the Hawks' fantasy-relevant players? Jordan Poole's new chapter with the New Orleans Pelicans: How will his fantasy value change in a new system, especially with key players out? This episode is your ultimate guide to understanding the strategic offseason moves and their direct implications for your fantasy basketball draft. Don't miss this crucial breakdown of the champions, the contenders, and the immediate fantasy fallout from the latest NBA trades! Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS—perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips!

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPEAK YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠ (00:00) Have the Celtics gotten better? / How good will the Lakers be with a motivated Luka Doncic? (27:36) Speak Up! / Will Brock Purdy be worth his new deal? / Bengals holding Joe Burrow back? (55:55) Speak Up! / Do you feel for Kevin Durant? (1:07:35) Key's Big List (1:13:46) Paul Pierce's top NBA Draft prospects (1:24:11) Did we overreact to Aaron Rodgers missing OTAs? (1:25:58) Speak Up! (1:28:21) Check out Keyshawn's LA Legends series coming soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ireland, Trudell, MT, and Pepe discuss the Kevin Durant trade. Who won a bet last week between MT and Pepe? Are you in or out on the new Netflix Cruise documentary? Just how popular is Caitlin Clark? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The league around the Knicks are operating, but the Knicks are not. Boomer said Porzingis gets traded a lot, just like Kevin Durant. Kristaps is headed to Atlanta. We talked about the NBA draft which is tonight and there are 2 Rutgers players expected to go Top 5.

Shea and Jason recap a heart wrenching Game 7 that crowned a formidable new NBA Champ in the Oklahoma City Thunder, and saw Tyrese Haliburton go down with a torn Achilles. Meanwhile, draft prospect Ace Bailey plays it close to the chest, Alex Caruso disses his “bubble” title with the Lakers, and Desmond Bane appreciates the windows in Orlando. Plus, the guys debate whether the Kevin Durant trade is actually bad for the Rockets, review Danny Boyle's new zombie threequel 28 Years Later, and share how they'd hold up in a zombie apocalypse.Get 10% off Oura Ring 4 at ouraring.com/six @oura_ring. *Offer ends 7/31/2025.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/six-trophies/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour one, how will the Heat approach tonight's NBA Draft? Expect any outcome after not landing Kevin Durant. Crowder shares some behind-the-scenes info on his interactions with Draymond Green after interviewing him on The Pivot. Justin Verlander update, and Solana has herpes. Plus, Zach Gelb explains why he isn't calling the Panthers a dynasty yet.

If Riley knew Haliburton would go down - does it change his offer to Suns? Will Manso joins the show for his take on Miami not being more aggressive for Durant. Congratulating Solana for officially joining Hoch and Crowder as a winner of the ‘Miami New Times Radio Personality of the year'. Plus, exposing the truth about snorkeling.

In hour one, Aaron Rodgers has a foot out the door in Pittsburgh. If Riley knew Haliburton would go down - does it change his offer to Suns? Plus, Will Manso joins the show for his take on Miami not being more aggressive for Durant and what their options will be moving forward into the offseason.

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the recent NBA Finals, focusing on the Indiana Pacers' unexpected run and the impact of Tyrese Halliburton's injury. They analyze the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship victory and what it means for their legacy. The conversation shifts to recent trades, including Kevin Durant's move to the Houston Rockets and the Celtics' fire sale. The hosts also touch on the Wizards' trade and the implications of the Lakers' ownership change. They conclude with thoughts on the upcoming NBA draft and the future landscape of the league.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team's training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment easier than ever.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.Playmaker PlannerPlaymaker Planner is looking for forward thinking program directors and athletic directors...If that's you... Playmaker Planner will lessen your workload while doubling the efficiency, confidence, and ability of your student-athletes over the next 12 months!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

- Boston Celtics roster - How Tim Legler thinks the Rockets should operate with Kevin Durant - Will Kevin Durant make a benefit to the Rockets? -  Look at NBA mock draft - College sports is not as watched as pro sports - Cooper Flagg drafted 1st overall in NBA draft - Lots of momentum for white and American basketball players - News of the weird

This episode of Combo's Court features Combo's latest appearance on The Sanchez Show! Combo and Eric react to the Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons trade, break down Kristaps Porzingis heading to Atlanta, and talk Durant's fit with Houston. We also dive into the 2025 NBA Draft, from top picks to sleepers flying under the radar. And to wrap it all up, Combo gives his prediction for Canelo Alvarez verse Terrence Crawford! Breaking NBA trades, draft buzz, and fight game talk all in one! USE CODE COMBO ON PRIZEPICKS! Appreciate the continued support! Sign up on PrizePicks using the promo code “Combo” Make a deposit of $5 or more and receive $50 instantly here: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/COMBO

Seth & Sean hear more reactions from prominent basketball media personalities on the Houston Rockets trading for Kevin Durant. Plus, they revisit earlier takes on Texans. Then to end, a quick look at Rams Week 1 and more on McNairs to flag football.

Seth & Sean hear more reactions from prominent basketball media personalities on the Houston Rockets trading for Kevin Durant.

Seth & Sean open the show with reactions to the Astros taking the series opener vs. the Phillies thanks to Cooper Hummel & Framber Valdez. Plus, they react to Darius Slay on Nico Collins, famous country singer Parker McCollum with a bold Houston sports prediction, and is the Texans tight end room good enough? Later, they go through the latest Headlines that include injury updates for Astros. Later, they look through their past beefs with previous NBA stars coming to Houston, KD loving Sengun, Draymond Green giving respect to Sengun, and the McNairs talked 2025 and flag football. Plus, the duo react to Aaron Rodgers on the Pat McAffee Show talking his time so far as a Steeler and privacy. The guys then look deeper into last night's Astros win vs. the Phillies. Plus, they prepare, somewhat, for the 2025 NBA Draft, especially after Kendrick Perkins had this interesting comp of Cooper Flagg. Also, The Athletic released their latest MLB Power Rankings, where do the Astros stand. In the final hour, they hear more reactions from prominent basketball media personalities on the Houston Rockets trading for Kevin Durant. Plus, they revisit earlier takes on Texans. Then to end, a quick look at Rams Week 1 and more on McNairs to flag football.

The Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot is officially in College Football 26—EA Sports owns us now. We talk about all the chaos coming to the game, including Marcus Freeman's rough in-game model, Lou Holtz possibly showing up, and why there still isn't a Mascot Mode. Plus:

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about OKC winning the NBA title, Kevin Durant, Lenny Wilken, and Cal Raleigh’s numbers and his MVP chances, then the guys discuss the possible expansion of the NCAA Tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean sits down to recap & review the NBA Finals. Sean touches on Kevin Durant heading to Houston. Sean reveals why he thinks the Yankees are cooked. Join the conversation: nocredentialswithseanleary@gmail.com @seanlearybits 

The fellas start off congratulating the LSU baseball team on winning the 8th World College Series championship in program history. They also discuss the NBA Finals and the impact the Haliburton injury in the 1st qtr impacted game 7 of the series. The Thunder are NBA champions and the guys discuss Sam Presti's formula over the years in building a championship roster. The guys also discuss if this championship win by the OKC Thunder the beginning of a dynasty. With the NBA draft approaching a few trades have went down the biggest being Kevin Durant being traded to the Houston Rockets and the fellas give their thoughts on it. The guys also dissect other offseason moves being made including the Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans. They also give their opinions on the impact of the Laker's being sold by the Buss family. Enjoy!

It is our Reel Fathers Rights 5pm hour, enjoy 30 min commercial free. Who has the most pressure on them on their newly respected teams. Kevin Durant on the Rockets, or Aaron Rodgers on the Steelers? BIG DEAL OR NO DEAL. DEALERS CHOICE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We had a game 7, but did anyone notice ? Thanks to ESPN's decision to cover the Durant trade, the Knicks ongoing coaching search, the Dallas Cowboys, and literally anything else, a historically great season was kind of undermined. So of course Andrew and Adam discuss the durant trade, load management, the draft, oh yeah, and the championship finals. 

The guys talk about Kevin Durant being traded to the Houston Rockets, if Jon Jones stained his legacy with his retirement, and the anti climactic end to the NBA Finals. Pull up a chair and join the conversation!

Nick and Dom talk about the NBA finals and the KD trade.

Jerry Brewer of The Washington Post joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Oklahoma City winning the NBA championship, Kevin Durant getting traded to Houston, Lenny Wilkens’ new statue, plus Cal Raleigh’s numbers and MVP chances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR #1 - Ol' Stoerner WAS a Quarterback in the NFL Folks-but Clint FALSE STARTS at 2pm on The Drive!! AND-Most Important Rocket NOT Named Durant.. full 2180 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:17:37 +0000 jrN3luSkMltNgfsNbaqkfBSKhzYD1yUw nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports HOUR #1 - Ol' Stoerner WAS a Quarterback in the NFL Folks-but Clint FALSE STARTS at 2pm on The Drive!! AND-Most Important Rocket NOT Named Durant.. 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

A DESERVED Standing O. for Rockets GM Rafael Stone & Co. on Heels of Durant Trade; WHY DOES T-MIL GET HORNY full 700 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:49:37 +0000 nPvCLm6bSoZ1NduJq6DWKF3GC7tdh6ll nba,rockets,houston rockets,durant,rafael stone,udoka,sengun,rockets news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nba,rockets,houston rockets,durant,rafael stone,udoka,sengun,rockets news,sports A DESERVED Standing O. for Rockets GM Rafael Stone & Co. on Heels of Durant Trade; WHY DOES T-MIL GET HORNY 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

HOUR #2 - Stoerner Says these Rockets 'Will NEED MORE' than Kevin Durant in the West Next Season; AND-Astros Give an Update on Slugger Yordan/Hand full 2373 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:15:49 +0000 VDBFAVJ1J3Eg9J2N4BNCMfkQtpGcNFvW nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports HOUR #2 - Stoerner Says these Rockets 'Will NEED MORE' than Kevin Durant in the West Next Season; AND-Astros Give an Update on Slugger Yordan/Hand 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

HOUR #4 - Durant, Sengun, & the 2025 Houston Rockets with a Hopeful Return of CLUTCH CITY; AND- Producer T-Mil's Tues BEST BET$!$!$ full 2334 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:40:19 +0000 f8Ybe1o4gCbxWOYSkkKaa5kQBAyp8iBU nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports HOUR #4 - Durant, Sengun, & the 2025 Houston Rockets with a Hopeful Return of CLUTCH CITY; AND- Producer T-Mil's Tues BEST BET$!$!$ 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

Kevin Durant Will Play 60+ Games on the Hardwood for the Houston Rockets Next Season - 'REAL.. or FAKE?!' on The Drive! full 683 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:29:30 +0000 FdwdwWIRmmk2ugHfGaiyMkytbgLzK935 nfl,mlb,nba,cj stroud,houston texans,kevin durant,nfl news,texans,astros,rockets,nba news,durant,htown,stroud,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,cj stroud,houston texans,kevin durant,nfl news,texans,astros,rockets,nba news,durant,htown,stroud,sports Kevin Durant Will Play 60+ Games on the Hardwood for the Houston Rockets Next Season - 'REAL.. or FAKE?!' on The Drive! 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Stoerner: Rockets Will Need MORE than Kevin Durant to Contend in the West Next Season- full 951 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:28:13 +0000 wudtb86trocPKNavfLUsi1K5z2CdyCGn nba,kevin durant,rockets,houston rockets,nba news,durant,clutch city,udoka,sengun,amen thompson,rockets news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nba,kevin durant,rockets,houston rockets,nba news,durant,clutch city,udoka,sengun,amen thompson,rockets news,sports Stoerner: Rockets Will Need MORE than Kevin Durant to Contend in the West Next Season- 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https:

The Most IMPORTANT Player on the Houston Rockets Squad Next Season, NOT Named Kevin Durant- full 530 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:14:51 +0000 zo47NFFwz2EyElxR5GlyBR2C1hKn350g nba,kevin durant,phoenix suns,ime udoka,suns,rockets,houston rockets,nba news,durant,htown,kd,clutch city,rafael stone,udoka,sengun,rockets news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nba,kevin durant,phoenix suns,ime udoka,suns,rockets,houston rockets,nba news,durant,htown,kd,clutch city,rafael stone,udoka,sengun,rockets news,sports The Most IMPORTANT Player on the Houston Rockets Squad Next Season, NOT Named Kevin Durant- 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False h

Welcome back to the Konfidence in the Klutch Podcast with Donald Nelson.  Wishing a Happy Born Day to my Son Daizhon (2:20). Konfidence in the Klutch's Deezus gives his Konfident Service Announcement: Benefits Package (5:00).   Deezus talks politics as usual with thoughts on Iran vs Israel & USA.   The USA drops bunker-busting bombs over three Iranian nuclear sites, leading to a ceasefire between Israel and Iran (7:20). Deezus then shares his NBA news and playoff thoughts.  The Buss family sells the majority stake of the Lakers for $10 billion.  Ime Udoka is getting an extension.  LeBron ring culture talk.  Durant to the Rockets and Simons to the Celtics.  The OKC Thunder won their first championship.  Hali tears Achilles tendon (13:30). Deezus shares his Quick Ones, offering thoughts on various topics, including the prosecution resting in the Diddy Trial.  Pusha T vs Travis Scott.  Tyler Perry's accusations (33:30).   The podcast was recorded at 2:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.  Host: Donald Nelson Producer/Engineer: Donald Nelson Music by: Konfidence in the Klutch Productions Subscribe, Stream, or Download:

Rachel's back! And the U.S. is on the brink of war! Rep. Ro Khanna joins to bring congressional perspective to our involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, before HuffPost's Akbar Shahid Ahmed returns to help dig into Iran's retaliation on a U.S. military base. (0:00)  Intro (17:24)  Rep. Ro Khanna joins the show   (29:54)  Authorizing strikes without Congress (34:08)  Andrew Cuomo vs. Zohran Mamdani (49:32)  Akbar Shahid Ahmed (52:25)  Trump's response (1:23:04)  NBA Finals (1:29:17)  Kevin Durant traded (1:32:31)  McGrady compares career to Kobe's (1:38:44)  Face of the Ringer (1:54:09)  Glaze of the Week Host: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay Guests: Rep. Ro Khanna and Akbar Shahid Ahmed Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets. The Rockets have a lot of young guys, so if they do not win in this window, at least the window to win will be bigger. Jalen Green is not that guy right now, trading him was the right decision. The Miami Heat were finalists in the KD trade, but with Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic declared untouchables, was Miami really serious about this trade or were they appeasing their fan base? Plus, which teams in the East are going to see this season as a chance to go all in? Will Pistons be able to replicate OKC's success with Cade Cunningham instead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? The Hawks have Trae Young, but will he stay in Atlanta? The Milwaukee Bucks need a co-star for Giannis Antetokounmpo... should they go after Jalen Green? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan, Raja, and Howard are back, and they open the pod with a discussion about Oklahoma City and the Thunder's championship celebration. Would Raja have celebrated the same way OKC did? Plus, Jrue Holiday was traded to the Blazers for Anfernee Simons. What will the Celtics do with Simons, who's on an expiring contract? Kevin Durant was finally traded to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. Is this the last stop for KD? What's next for the Suns and their logjammed roster? Plus, a loaded mailbag! (0:00): Welcome w/ Logan Murdock (0:57): Show Start (2:49): State Farm Ad Break (3:30): OKC Wins NBA Championship (19:11): Jrue Holiday Trade (27:10): Kevin Durant Trade (51:44): Mailbag Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producer: Clifford Augustin and Victoria Valencia Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming.  Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. This episode is presented by State Farm®️. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm®️ with the Assist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE FACILITY YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Kevin Durant responds to the show by taking a shot at Emmanuel Acho? / How much pressure is KD under on the Rockets? (22:32) The Herd ranked the 2020 Lakers as the best NBA champ of the past 7 years. Is that true? (33:43) NBA Emoji Mayhem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE FACILITY YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) Pick a side in this beef: Kevin Durant or Emmanuel Acho? / Pressure on Kevin Durant on Rockets (22:52) What would a Super Bowl mean for Josh Allen? (35:01) Is SGA in the face of the NBA conversation? (45:03) Are the 2020 Lakers the best NBA champ of the past 7 years? (56:13) Emoji game: Looking to the NBA offseason (1:03:19) Why will KD's tenure with the Rockets be different? (1:14:50) Who wins a ring first: Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson? (1:20:50) Are we sleeping on the Giants? (1:24:41) Blitz Meeting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verno and Jacoby congratulate the Oklahoma City Thunder on winning Game 7 and defeating the Indiana Pacers, as the guys discuss the sour experience of watching the game after Tyrese Haliburton went down with his injury, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Game 7 performance, lessons learned from these Finals, and what to expect for OKC's future. They also give kudos to the Pacers for their resilience throughout the playoffs, Rick Carlisle's influence, expectations for the Pacers next season without Haliburton, and how his injury affects the rest of the Eastern Conference. Next, the guys debate whether Kevin Durant can be the difference maker that Houston is looking for, and if the Suns will trade Jalen Green. (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(0:18) The Thunder Are The 2025 Champs!(0:54) The 2025 Thunder Become 2nd Youngest Champions Ever(4:50) Reaction to Tyrese Haliburton's Injury(13:19) SGA's Game 7 Performance(18:34) Is This The Start of The Thunder Dynasty?(31:00) Rick Carlisle's Masterclass in Playoff Coaching(35:15) Who Are The Eastern Conference Contenders?(42:20) Reaction to the Thunder's "Celebration"(49:45) Rockets Trade for Kevin Durant(1:09:10) Jacoby's Trip to The Original Nathan's Hot Dogs(1:10;55) Mavs Sign Daniel Gafford to Extension(1:11:55) NBA Draft Preview Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091  Visit creditkarma.com or download the app today. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker TashjianSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices