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The NBA Finals are finally here! Spurs vs Knicks, we break down who you should be rolling with, the key matchups, and will take home that Finals MVP. Plus, do we need break up the Thunder? All that and more. 

We are midway through the 2nd round after a round 1 that featured only 1 upset. Who is in control? Who is in trouble? Is Wemby a dirty player? And Wizards win the lottery!

This is being released about a week late from the start of the 2026 NBA Playoffs but recorded on the Play-In Friday.Im pretty confident my prediction stands come the Finals in June. Stay till the end to hear who I have winning it all this 2025-2026 NBA Season

The play in games are underway, which means it's time to check out how the NBA Playoff Bracket shook out. Who will win? Is LaMelo a dirty player? Can the Lakers overcome their injuries?

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Gil's Arena GOES WILD Over The End Of The NBA Season as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the end of the NBA Season and break down the road to the NBA Finals though the NBA Playoffs. They tip things off by reacting to the not so shocking news out of the Doc Rivers era is officially over for the Milwaukee Bucks as the polarizing head coach agreed to step down after a turbulent season and tenure in Cream City and discuss how much blame Doc deserves for the Bucks struggles during his time as head coach. They also break down where the Bucks go from here as they're stuck paying 3 fired head coaches while navigating the turbulence of Giannis Antetokounmpo's public divorce with the franchise. Next, they preview the first playoff series for the San Antonio Spurs & Victor Wembanyama as they break down what the french phenom will endure during his first taste of NBA Playoff action and debate if the Spurs shot themselves in the foot by rolling over in their final game against the Denver Nuggets, setting up a daunting road to the NBA Finals as Wemby & The Spurs will have to take down the OKC Thunder & Nikola Jokic's Nuggets if they want to advance all the way to the Championship Round. They then react to LeBron James capping off his 23rd season as the Los Angeles Lakers' number 1 option and discuss how this Lakers team will fare in the playoffs without Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves for the opening round. Finally, they give their take on Kevin Garnett returning to to Minnesota to reunite with the Minnesota Timberwolves and break down the NBA's potential new laws to curb tanking. PLEASE give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings, Swaggy P, Kenyon Martin & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:58 Doc Rivers FIRED In Milwaukee 0:15:43 Wemby & Spurs Played Themselves 1:01:25 LeBron & The Lakers Playoff Chances 1:45:08 Play In Tournament Predictions 2:01:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew returns from the Masters to educate us about the fan experience at one of sports most prestigious events and we compare it to other big games.  Matt helps us judge this weeks stand out sports couples and we get good insight on power dynamics straight from papa Andy. Later in the pod we switch gears to NBA and give some tanking solutions while looking ahead at the Play-in Tournament.Send us a text!Support the show

Czabe welcomes devoted casual golf fan ANDY POLLIN to talk about Rory's wild ride at Augusta. If nothing else, he's not boring. Sergio Garcia remains a total putz. ESPN/CBS featured some cool new camera angles and drone shots. NBA Season ends with a flurry of shameless tanking. What can be done? Wizards say "Mission Accomplished" but will they actually end up with the pick of the litter? Czabe does a version of the ManningCast. Ovi may have played his last game in front of the Caps home fans. Is an "Irish Exit" acceptable for a generational superstar? Now Diana Russini is in hot water, as the Athletic suspends her amid an investigation. Czabe says the interlocking fingers is the one image you just can't un-see. Now Mike Vrabel has gone silent, hmm.... odd given that you said it was "nothing." MORE.....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the first hour of the show: - Miami Heat win season finale over the Atlanta Hawks, now they head on the road to face the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday night in the first play-in game of 2026 - Sandy Alcantara lose To Tarik Skubal and Detroit Tigers - Rory McIlroy repeats as Masters champion - NBA Season finale -UFC 327 and DBX 6 Recap - Talk To Locked on Heat Podcast Host Wes Goldberg

In this edition of Sunday night pods, join Isaiah as he talks about his excitement for the NBA playoffs and how it will overshadow issues the NBA has (4:00). Next Isaiah shares some quick thoughts on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. Following Isaiah reacts to an article regarding the Angel Reese trade that confirms his initial take on Reese (21:42).

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Dan Beyer & Kerry Rhodes talk about The Masters heading into the final day, why Rory McIlroy resonates with people, another edition of Kerry On, the lasting memories from the 2025-2026 NBA season, Easy as 1,2,3,4 – and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New DraftKings customers Play just $5 on your first pick set and get $50 in Bonus Picks. Sign up using https://dkng.co/enjoy or through promo code ENJOY On this episode of 'Numbers On The Board' - Kenny, Pierre, Mike and Darrick gave their NBA Season awards 0:00 - Intro 5:09 - Drop The Mike 11:20 - Around The League 21:00 - We Gave Our NBA Awards 27:30 - MVP 33:18 - ROTY 40:50 - DPOY 46:39 - MIP 56:02 - 6MOTY 01:04:52 - COTY 01:11:19 - CPOTY 01:12:19 - All-NBA 01:19:12 - All-Defensive 01:21:20 - All-Rookie 01:22:15 - Unplugged Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org (CT). 18+ (19+ AL/NE, 21+ AZ/MA/VA). Must be physically present where required by state law, see https://dkng.co/pick6states. Void in NY, ONT, and where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. For entertainment purposes only. Winning a contest on DraftKings depends on knowledge and exercise of skill. 1 per new DraftKings customer. First $5+ paid Pick Set to receive max. $50 issued as 5 $10 Bonus Picks. Bonus Picks are single-use, non-withdrawable, and expire in 14 days (336 hours). Ends 6/19/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms: https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos #NumbersOnTheBoard #NBA #Basketball #HoopsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal, Dabbundo, and Raheem discuss Joel Embiid's injury, give an update on the Masters, and look at the remaining games in the NBA season.-Embiid's injury (3:41)-The Masters (7:55)-NBA today (14:46)-MLB today (31:29)-Best bets (52:00)Hosts: Cousin Sal, Raheem Palmer, Anthony DabbundoProducers: Michael Szokoli, Jonathan Frias, Stefan Anderson Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ringergambling/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ringergambling  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

Chandler Holt, digital writer for KSL Sports and co-host of Jazz Notes, joins the program to talk Utah Jazz basketball, and what the Jazz need to do to make sure they finish with the 4th worst record in the NBA.

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Chandler Holt, digital writer for KSL Sports and co-host of Jazz Notes Utah Mammoth can clinch with a win over Nashville Utah Mammoth vs Nashville Predators

We are in the final stretch of the NBA Season! And here is what we know so far... In the West: the reigning champs have locked the 1st seed for the 3rd straight season, which means the Spurs are now locked into 2, Timberwolves are locked into 6, Suns are locked into the play in at 7 and the Warriors at 10th... We can't look at the past without looking at the future! ! What EXACTLY makes Darius A-cuff so special and so pro-ready? A tape breakdown is on deck...They've got 8 titles between the two of them, but will either win another one before it's all said and done? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are in the final stretch of the NBA Season! And here is what we know so far... In the West: the reigning champs have locked the 1st seed for the 3rd straight season, which means the Spurs are now locked into 2, Timberwolves are locked into 6, Suns are locked into the play in at 7 and the Warriors at 10th... We can't look at the past without looking at the future! ! What EXACTLY makes Darius A-cuff so special and so pro-ready? A tape breakdown is on deck...They've got 8 titles between the two of them, but will either win another one before it's all said and done? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Lakers' MAJOR Injuries SILENCE Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves going down with major injuries that knocked them out of the remainder of the NBA Season and debate if the LeBron James & the Lakers are cooked with their 2 best played sidelined heading into the NBA Playoffs. They also discuss if Luka Doncic should be given a special exemption to the NBA's 65 game minimum rule as Slovenian Jesus will miss out from regular season awards by just one game and debate if JJ Redick deserves more blame for playing Luka & Reaves deep into the Lakers' blowout loss to the OKC Thunder. Next, they highlight what may go down as the NBA's game of the year as Victor Wembanyama & Nikola Jokic faced off in an incredible showdown to cement a rivalry between the 2 European MVP Candidates and preview what may be an all time NBA Playoff matchup. They also react to Wemby going down with a bruised rib and discuss if there should be concern for the French phenom heading into his 1st NBA Playoff series before debating if the Spurs should roll out their superstar for 1 more game to make him eligible for regular season awards. Finally, they react to Cooper Flagg ending the debate for the NBA's rookie of the year as the Dallas Mavericks' young superstar made history with back to back 40 point games including a 50 burger to spring himself over Kon Knueppel as the league's best rookie. PLEASE give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! VOTE THE ARENA FOR BEST SPORTS PODCAST - https://shortyawards.com/vote/ Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings, Kenyon Martin, Swaggy P, & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... If prescribed, new sexual health patients get $15 off their first order of Sparks on a recurring plan. Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/arena to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you. SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:45 Jokic Battles With Wemby 0:07:13 Wemby Goes Down With A Bruised Rib 0:54:04 Luka & Austin Reaves Suffer Major Injuries 1:16:47 Joker's Legacy Sparks A Gil's Arena Meltdown 1:45:19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finishing the Chat with CJ Hurt; The List: Michael Malone; Chris Herrington on the End of the NBA Season, Grizz Draft Lottery Positioning, Draft Prospects, Zach Kleiman's Track Record & Traits, and Best Things to Do on a Random Day in Memphis.

After a historic March, Luka Doncic is trying to insert himself into the MVP race. Is it too little too late? Or right on time? We are under 2 weeks away from the playoffs, so we go around the league and provide an update on who the real contenders are around the league. 

On this episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast Mike and Jason celebrate April Fool's Day by discussing some teams and players that had us fooled this NBA season including Jayson Tatum and the Celtics, Kon Knueppel and the Hornets, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, Doc Rivers and the Bucks, Evan Mobley, Zion Williamson, plus Matt Ishbia and the Suns.Visit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookYour step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.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

Join The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix right after Knicks vs. Thunder to react to UConn's buzzer beater against Duke before diving into a scary playoff team draft (0:32). Then, they discuss the NBA expansion plans and take a deep dive into the weirdest NBA season's ever (01:01:29). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Sam's Club | Join The Club of Yes And Bundle and Save Book now on Expedia.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

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors Best and Worst of the Day

Join Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix right after Timberwolves vs. Celtics to react to the game before discussing Luka Doncic and the Lakers' surge (00:32). Then, they take a deep dive into Victor Wembanyama's greatness before ending with a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade value discussion, winners of the NBA season, and much more (30:06). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Sam's Club | Join The Club of Yes And The all-new Audi Q3: Made for the yes life. Learn more at https://audiusa.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

Gil's Arena Reacts To Cade Cunningham's DEVASTATING Injury as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Cade Cunningham going down with a collapsed lung that will keep the Detroit Pistons superstar out for potentially the remainder of the NBA Season and discuss what this injury means for the top seeded team in the East & their MVP Favorite. They then celebrate another win for the Los Angeles Lakers as Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the rest of the Lake Show got back to back wins against the Houston Rockets to push their winning streak to 7 games and discuss how dangerous this Lakers team will be heading into NBA Playoffs. Next, they react to Giannis Antetokounmpo & The Milwaukee Bucks engaging in more drama as the Greek Freak reportedly refused to sit out the rest of the NBA Season after the team requested their franchise superstar to shut it down and debate if this is the final straw that will finally encourage the Bucks to trade Giannis. Finally, they react to Joel Embiid officially missing more games in his NBA Career than he played and debate where the Philadelphia 76ers big man ranks amongst NBA Centers before reacting to Anthony Edwards going down with a knee injury, discussing if this injury will limit the Minnesota Timberwolves chances in the NBA Playoffs. PLEASE Give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings, Swaggy P, & Kenyon Martin Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:01 Cade Cunningham Suffers Collapsed Lung 0:05:06 Lakers Are Looking Dangerous 0:25:09 KD & Rockets Continue To Struggle 0:46:11 Giannis Refuses To Sit Out 0:55:49 Celtics SHINING With Tatum 1:14:58 Jaylen Brown's Unique Leadership Style 1:31:18 Embiid Has Missed More Games Than He's Played 1:46:17 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA season has been a roller coaster — and it's time for a reality check. In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we revisit our preseason predictions and break down what we got right… and what we completely missed.From rising stars to unexpected team success, we take an honest look at how the season has unfolded. We discuss why our tempered expectations for Amen Thompson proved accurate, how the San Antonio Spurs — led by Victor Wembanyama — are ahead of schedule, and why Kon Knueppel has made an immediate impact. On the flip side, we revisit misses including underestimating the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers, expecting a leap from Matas Buzelis, and writing off the Phoenix Suns too early. From player development and team performance to playoff implications, we break down the biggest surprises and lessons from this NBA season so far.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaselineFollow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline

We talked about the NBA regular season being too long, but they won't cut games because they're pulling in too much cash.

A look at the Knicks' playoff outlook and their favorable schedule to catch Detroit, followed by a discussion on why the NBA won't shorten its season. C-Lo has sounds from Team USA's WBC win over the Dominican Republic, featuring Aaron Judge's praise for the tournament atmosphere, plus, Rick Pitino's post-Big East title comments. Also, an ESPN shoutout to Eddie Scozzare. The hour concludes with Gio's update from his nine-hour airport ordeal and a caller's theory that the NCAA is intentionally slighting St. John's due to Rick Pitino.

In this episode of The FasterFreedom Show, Sam and Lucas break down one of the most common—and frustrating—realities in real estate investing: why so many people who want to invest never actually buy their first rental property.They unpack the two biggest mental barriers that keep aspiring investors stuck on the sidelines: fear of debt and waiting for the exact “perfect” time to get started. The guys explain why both concerns feel legitimate on the surface but often fall apart when you look at how successful investors actually operate. From leverage misconceptions to timing the market, they walk through why hesitation can quietly become the biggest obstacle to building a portfolio.The conversation also dives into how action and education need to work together, why early deals rarely look perfect, and how investors who succeed long-term learn to move forward despite uncertainty. If you've been learning about real estate for a while but haven't pulled the trigger yet—or you're coaching someone who hasn't—this discussion sheds light on what's really going on beneath the surface.To close things out, Sam and Lucas shift gears into sports talk and discuss the NBA season heating up as the playoffs approach—reacting to teams finding their rhythm, key storylines developing down the stretch, and what they're watching as the postseason picture starts to take shape.From overcoming investor hesitation to playoff basketball conversation, this episode blends mindset, practical investing perspective, and the laid-back sports talk you've come to expect from the show.Join our FREE real estate community on Skool: ⁠https://www.skool.com/relaunchFasterFreedom Capital Connection: ⁠https://fasterfreedomcapital.com⁠Free Rental Investment Training: ⁠https://freerentalwebinar.com

History was made Tuesday night, as Bam Adebayo dropped 83 points on the Washington Wizards. Mixed reactions across the league, so you know we had to chime in.

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin react to Steve Kerr's argument for reducing the NBA regular season to 72 games to improve player longevity. They explore the disconnect between player empowerment and fan trust. 01:28 - Browns Free Agency Update 04:55 - Social Media Dinner Poll 06:52 - Steve Kerr NBA Debate

The NBA trade deadline has passed. All-Star weekend is over. Now, it's time to focus on basketball. Which teams need to excel over the next two months? Which award races are most fascinating? And even when the games have no impact on anything but lottery balls, which players deserve a closer look? With less than 20 games left , Let's discuss the season's stretch run. Check out Episode #600 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy analyzing stories that will define the second half of the nba season #FSPSTYLE   #FSPSTYLE.**Full Sport Press Episode #600 Breakdown**00:00-Intro7:40- Weezy's Yellow Box of Cereal Award: NBA Player Luke Kornet 12:10- 1st Half Intro13:10- 2026 NFL Combine Winners & Losers28:30-Floyd Mayweather Is Back in 202634:00- IMG has ties to the Mexican Cartel35:50- FSP HALFTIME Pick 2- NBA Power Rankings39:15- 2nd Half: Storylines That Will Define The Final Stretch of the NBA Season Show

This episode opens with a debate about whether the NBA season has entered its “boring” stretch — and quickly proves that it hasn't. The guys discuss the playoff picture tightening, the Thunder clinching early, and the Spurs' red-hot 11-game streak before getting crushed by the Knicks.The core of the episode centers on the Rookie of the Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. While Flagg is widely seen as the superior all-around talent, Knueppel's elite efficiency, three-point volume, and impact on a winning Hornets team make the race much tighter than expected. The debate shifts between “best player” vs “most valuable” criteria.From there, the conversation pivots into draft history, specifically the legacy of the #4 overall pick, highlighting stars and busts alike.Midway through, the group dives into Deandre Ayton's controversial comment distancing himself from Clint Capela — and how the statement backfired after a poor performance. This sparks a broader discussion about NBA ego, draft status, and the psychology of former top picks.The episode closes with fantasy basketball heartbreaks, a debate about which young NBA cores are actually promising long-term, and a chaotic Wizards vs Rockets sequence involving questionable officiating.Classic basketball analysis mixed with chaotic group chat energy.March 4, 202600:00 – Intro: Is This the “Dull” Part of the NBA Season?01:05 – Spurs Streak, Thunder Clinch & Teams Heating Up02:40 – Hornets Surge & LaMelo Health Debate04:30 – Rookie of the Year Race: Cooper Flagg vs Kon Knueppel12:00 – The Legacy of the #4 Overall Pick15:50 – Deandre Ayton vs Clint Capela Drama20:30 – NBA Ego Talk + Arizona/Haiti Tangent23:30 – Fantasy Basketball Chaos28:00 – Which Young Cores Will Actually Work?30:55 – Wizards vs Rockets Scuffle & Ref ControversyIf you want these formatted specifically for YouTube chapters (optimized wording for search), I can adjust the phrasing slightly.

On the 300th episode of The Ave Podcast, we discuss the 2nd half of the NBA Season. We break down the era of Tanking and question if it will ever be fixed; & the rise of the Charlotte Hornets. Plus we discuss the most interesting teams to watch during the 2nd half of the season; debate our All-NBA selections; plus a lot more.

NBA IS BACK! Now the All-Star break is done, NBA basketball is back and today's NBA Straya looks at the FIVE MOST INTERESTING THINGS TO KEEP AN EYE ON for the rest of the season! Plus - is tanking REALLY that bad? We've also got YEAH NAHs, Unpopular Opinion of the Day & OUTBACK TAKE, where we're serving up a flame grilled take.  There's also an NBA Straya Stat of the Day brought to you by B&T Sports Analytics! AND a preview of the all the NBA games this weekend!  Plenty to cover & talk about, strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe! Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the #bestNBApodcast in the world!!Onyas...  Love ya guts ledges!!

Gil's Arena Previews The 2nd Half of The NBA Season as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew highlight the return of NBA action after NBA All Star Weekend and look ahead to the next few months leading up to NBA Playoffs. They examine the standings in the Eastern & Western Conference and debate which teams can catch the leading OKC Thunder & Detroit Pistons, who needs to hit the panic button and give out their dark horses for teams that can make a deep run come playoff season. They also discuss the current race for NBA MVP and debate if Shai Gilgeous Alexander should be the favorite to win the award in back to back season or if Nikola Jokic can steal back his award. Next, they break down the future for LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers as the team approaches a pivotal offseason where they must decide between long term success and keeping the King happy. They debate if LeBron will take a hometown discount to remain in LA and allow the team to potentially re-sign Austin Reaves and go after Giannis Antetokounmpo or if he will continue to push for what he deserves as the greatest player in NBA History. Finally, they address the NBA's battle with tanking as several teams have made it clear that they would rather lose this season to improve their chances at a top pick in a generational draft class and debate what Adam Silver can do to stop the epidemic hurting the NBA. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants,Brandon Jennings & Nick Young Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   For Business Inquires Contact - GilsArena@cycle.media or Arenagridiron@cycle.media Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warriors television voice, Bob Fitzgerald joins Steiny & Guru to bring a little optimism to the table and explain what to expect the final third of the NBA Season.

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Baskin & Phelps talk about how the product of basketball has changed and touch on the idea of shortening the season for more important games

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney LIVE at the Wiltern in Los Angeles to hand out quotes from ‘Heat' as awards for this NBA season (1:11).  Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Rob Mahoney Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo #ULTRAinstructor could get you closer to the action! https://michelobultra.com/instructor MICHELOB ULTRA® ULTRA Instructor. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on January 30, 2026 and ends on February 22, 2026. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/rules for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. 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

On Day 22 of 40 Days & 40 Nights, Andrew Perloff from the Maggie & Perloff show joins to discuss the Seahawks win in Super Bowl 60, the NFL offseason and what to expect from the rest of this NBA season. Watch "40 Days & 40 Nights" hosted by EJ Stewart LIVE every Weekday at 8am & 6pm Eastern on YouTube, X and Instagram!

The Gil's Arena NBA Trade Deadline Special as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the BIG MOVES of The NBA Trade Deadline inside Gil's Arena and give their takes on the biggest transaction day of the NBA Season. They kick things off by reacting to Jonathan Kuminga finally getting released from the clutches of the Golden State Warriors franchise as the team shipped off their young superstar to the Atlanta Hawks alongside Buddy Hield in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis and debate if this was a good move for the Dubs or just a simple salary dump to clear themselves of Kuminga. They then react to the Lakers finally making a move as the purple and gold aquired Luke Kennard to add to their collection of exciting whites and break down what the sharpshooter brings to a lineup with LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves. They then break down some smaller moves like the OKC Thunder's brilliant decision to trade for Jared McCain and the Minnesota Timberwolves decision to bring in Ayo Dosunmu before reacting to Shai Gilgeous Alexander going down with an abdominal strain, potentially putting his MVP Season and the Thunder's #1 seed in jeopardy. Finally, they react to Kawhi Leonard being added to the NBA All Star Roster, sparking a debate on if The Klaw will help the USA take down the World in the NBA's midseason classic and react to Cooper Flagg dropping a career high 49 points on Kon Knueppel to prove he's the best rookie in the NBA, discussing how Jason Kidd should stand on business over his decision to play Flagg at the Point Guard position early in his career. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!!Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings, Nick Young, & Kenyon MartinGil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET.Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi...SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvj...Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!https://discord.gg/underdogMust be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

O n J discuss the thrilling matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings. Kings were without Keegan Murray, Russell Westbrook, and Malik Monk while the 76ers were missing Quentin Grimes & Marjon Beauchamp. Also we discuss Jayson Tatum and the potential outlook of him sitting out the entire '25 - '26 NBA Season

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to discuss what a strange NBA season it's been before breaking down Bill's updated power poll (2:54). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Tim Legler Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo 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

 “I Didn't See That Coming” This NBA Season Charlotte Hornets Offense The Pacers Struggling Mightily De'Anthony Melton's Impact This year's league leaders in blocked shots The Portland Trailblazers success Scoot Henderson's lack of availability Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here after the holidays to answer six of the biggest questions to start 2026. (00:00) Intro (5:45) OKC title challenger rankings (22:23) Trae Young (37:23) Giannis Antetokounmpo (42:53) Clippers (53:47) Lakers (1:04:34) Rookie of the Year race (1:15:23) League Pass re-rankings Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Audio Producer: Isaiah Blakely Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto  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 NBA Finals will be..." JuJu updates the Polls and tells the crew what he believes will go down this NBA season before we get to Thursday Thunder. No, wait. Against the Spread. Yeah? Is that right? Okay, yeah, Against the Spread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices