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Knicks fan Rich weighs in on the “epic narratives” heading into a pivotal NBA Finals Game 4 between New York and the Spurs, debates which team is under the most pressure to get a win before heading back to San Antonio, and sounds off on the “losers” who attacked Spurs fans on the streets outside of MSG following the Knicks' Game 3 loss. ESPN's Vincent Goodwill and Rich breakdown what to expect in Game 4 including how tightly officiated the matchup will be after a rough-and-tumble Game 3, explains why the Knicks are under more pressure than the Spurs, and discusses the impact of legendary coach Gregg Popovich on San Antonio HC Mitch Johnson. Rich weighs in on the latest episode of his new ‘This Was SportsCenter' podcast with Chris Berman revealing how the NFL Draft grew from its humble beginnings to the spectacle that we have today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Kane Pittman breaks down the opening game of the NBA Finals, specifically examining Victor Wembanyama's response to the New York Knicks' physical defense. He then shares thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo's possible departure from the Milwaukee Bucks and discusses the reputation of veteran official Scott Foster. 01:11 - NBA Finals Analysis 05:24 - NBA Officiating Controversy 09:04 - Giannis Trade Speculation 12:10 - Brunson And Australia

Zach Wolchuk and Gavin Dawson debate whether the Texas Rangers should prioritize chemistry or high-profile talent like Corey Seager. They analyze the Spurs' recent playoff struggles against the New York Knicks before ranking the top ten cheesy foods and discussing NBA Finals storylines with ESPN reporter Kane Pitman. 01:50 - Cowboys OTAs and Rangers 08:10 - Rangers Standings and Guardians 12:30 - Spurs vs Knicks Breakdown 19:50 - Community Activist Drama Clip 24:40 - College Softball World Series 28:30 - Top 10 Cheesy Foods 35:55 - Kane Pitman Finals Report

Tim Cato joins GBAG Nation to discuss reports from Jake Fischer regarding Kyrie Irving's potential departure from the Mavericks. They also examine the NBA Finals matchup between the Knicks and Spurs, the ongoing search for a new head coach, and debates surrounding a new arena location. The conversation ends with an evaluation of Jalen Brunson's growth and the Oklahoma City Thunder's roster. 01:00 - Tim Cato Joins Nation 02:44 - Kyrie Irving Trade Rumors 07:04 - Mavericks Coaching Search Update 10:40 - New Dallas Arena Discussion 14:10 - Thunder Roster And Brunson

Tim Cato joins the GBAG Nation to discuss hypothetical NBA scenarios, including a Knicks versus Spurs Finals matchup and the future of the Mavericks roster. They also break down potential NFL trades involving Myles Garrett and Joe Burrow alongside an analysis of Micah Parsons' contract negotiations. 01:50 - NBA Finals Preview 05:40 - Kyrie Irving Rumors 09:05 - Mavericks Coaching Search 12:50 - Mavericks New Arena 19:30 - NFL Football Fix 23:00 - Micah Parsons Contract 28:40 - Jerry Jones Negotiations 36:30 - Wembanyama Finals Talk

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Hour 4 of Jake & Ben on May 28, 2026 Joel Lorenzi, NBA Writer for The Athletic, joined the show to talk Playoffs & the Lottery Reform.  If the University of Utah is hurting for cash, how else can they make money?  + MORE

Joel Lorenzi, NBA Writer for The Athletic, joined the show to talk Playoffs & the Lottery Reform. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from May 28, 2026 Hour 1 NBA 3-2-1 Lottery Reform Passed 29-1. Why would the Grizzlies be the only team to Vote No? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Can OKC Close out the Series tonight? More on NBA Lottery Reform Passing. Brett Yormark supports 24 Team College Football Playoff.  Vikings Quarterbacks Kyler Murray & J.J. McCarthy Gave Dramatically Different Answers about the Competition Hour 2 State Auditor Tina Cannon sent a letter to Utah's Board of Trustees where she outlined significant risks posed by the school's private equity deal with Otro Capital.  Is Utah Trying to Leverage Private Equity Money to get into the Big 10? Can the Utah Jazz pay Keyonte George Next Summer? Hour 3 Our BYU Insider Mitch Harper spoke with Head Coach Kevin Young at Big 12 Spring Meetings.  fill Audio Vault: A police officer pulled a woman over for using her phone with her right hand while she was driving. Plot Twist - She didn't have a right hand.  Hour 4 Joel Lorenzi, NBA Writer for The Athletic, joined the show to talk Playoffs & the Lottery Reform.  If the University of Utah is hurting for cash, how else can they make money?  + MORE

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Jake & Ben Full Show from May 12, 2026 Hour 1 Ace Bailey has signed with Klutch Sports. Is that a bad thing for his future in Salt Lake City? Should the Utah Jazz trade up to the Number 1 Spot?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Darryn Peterson wants to play Point Guard, Does that affect the Jazz's plans? AJ Dybantsa leads NBA Combine in Vertical Leap & Timberwolves Spurs Game 5 tonight.  Bob Casper from Real Golf Radio joins to preview this weekend's PGA Championship.  Hour 2 How Good are the New York Knicks this year? Are they actual contenders or just in a weak Eastern Conference? Is Cam Boozer the same level of prospect as AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson? Should the Utah Jazz consider him at Number 2? A Hawaiian Vigilante Hour 3 NBA Writer Ricky O'Donnell joined to talk about the NBA Draft Lottery Results & why he thinks Cam Boozer is the safest bet of the Top 3 Prospects.  Hot Take Tuesday: MJ vs LeBron GOAT Debate has gotten boring, Birthday Cards are Overrated.  Audio Vault: Colin Cowherd thinks AJ Dybantsa wouldn't fit in Washington.  Hour 4 Live at 5: Is the NBA Trending Towards a certain style of play? Luka Doncic is on a Diet Again. What are the best "Empty Promises" You Hear in the Offseason? The Philadelphia 76ers have Fired GM Daryl Morey 

Ricy O'Donnell, NBA Writer for SB Nation, joined the show to talk NBA Draft Lottery Results and give his thoughts on the top prospects. 

Rob and Kelvin explain why the Houston Rockets need to explore the idea of trading away Kevin Durant this offseason. Plus, Boston Globe national NBA writer Gary Washburn swings by to discuss what went wrong for the Celtics after they went up 3-1 in their first round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Jaylen Brown’s bizarre decision to blame the officials after the series, whether the Celtics need to explore the idea of breaking up the Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum pairing, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us why they were so put off by Jaylen Brown’s comments blaming the referees for the Celtics blowing a 3-1 lead instead of Boston’s miserable three-point shooting across the final three games, preview Game 1 of the upcoming New York Knicks-Philadelphia 76ers series, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, NBCSports.com lead NBA writer Kurt Helin swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines to come out of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Cato joins G-Bag Nation to analyze the hiring of Masai Ujiri as the new President of Basketball Operations for the Dallas Mavericks. The conversation covers Ujiri's track record, the future of Jason Kidd, and roster building strategies focused on Cooper Flagg. 01:01 - Masai Ujiri Joins Mavericks 05:39 - Ujiri Criticisms And Roster 09:14 - Cooper Flagg Future Outlook

The latest Cowboys news with the CNOTE, Tim Cato joins the Nation to recap the Masai Ujiri press conference, and Zach Wolchuk talks Texas Rangers with Around the Bases.

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin Ready to be out on the plaza talking Jazz playoffs Damon Jones gambling scandal

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Kevin Durant is a better playoff performer than LeBron James, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, Boston Globe national NBA writer Gary Washburn swings by to discuss the surging Boston Celtics, the narrative that the New York Knicks have underachieved thus far under Mike Brown, which teams should be favored to win the NBA Finals this season, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin on NBA play-in games, Jazz offseason + MORE Lauri Markkanen end of season availability

Hour 1 Tim LaComb Bad tipping What You May Have Missed Hour 2 NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin on NBA play-in games, Jazz offseason + MORE Lauri Markkanen end of season availability Hour 3 Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong Sports Roulette Final thoughts

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Bleacher Report NBA writer Andy Bailey A lot of buzz surrounding the Mammoth playoffs and Jazz future

Hour 1 Utah Jazz pre/half/post Tim LaComb Real Golf Radio host Brian Taylor What You May Have Missed Hour 2 NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin Good, Bad & Ugly Hour 3 Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong Utah Jazz analyst Thurl Bailey Final thoughts

Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Danny Ainge on how they are evaluating team and players this season Washington Wizards April Fools prank What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Bleacher Report NBA writer Andy Bailey Good, Bad & Ugly Misc Hour 3 David James Mike Folta Final thoughts

Bleacher Report NBA writer Andy Bailey Good, Bad & Ugly Misc

The NCAA Tournament is set for a historic finish! This week on the Daly Dose Sports Podcast, we're breaking down the Final Four lineup! We have two powerhouse programs that have dominated the tournament and we have two teams that could be looked at as slight underdogs. Who will be cutting down the nets on Monday night?

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin

The Athletic NBA writer Tony Jones Good, Bad & Ugly

Hour 1 Patrick Kinahan joined Scotty to talk about the drama between Kyle Whittingham and the Utes, the latest with the Utah Jazz, and MLB Opening Day.  Ken Pomeroy talked NCAA Tournament and Head Coaching moves across College Basketball.  Hour 2 The Athletic NBA writer Tony Jones Good, Bad & Ugly Hour 3 Utah Mammoth pxp Mike Folta National Football Foundation's Eric Jacobsen

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin Good, Bad & Ugly

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin BYU insider Mitch Harper

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin

Hour 1 Utah Insider Steve Bartle joined the show to talk Utah Basketball ahead of the Big 12 Tournament.  The Jazz picked up a win last night. Do they need to try harder to make sure they lose games? Seattle Mariners Teammates Randy Arozarena Cal Raleigh got chippy in the World Baseball Classic.     Hour 2 Kurt Helin from NBC Sports made his weekly appearance to talk NBA. Utah Jazz keep picking up wins because of how good their young talent is.  Good, Bad and Ugly: USU Well-represented in Mountain West Conference Awards & The Las Vegas Raiders are trading Geno Smith back to the New York Jets.  Hour 3 Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong BYU insider Mitch Harper Final thoughts

Sports media personality Keith McPherson is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob debate whether Steve Kerr’s assertion that he never developed the Golden Warriors’ young core (James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody) because ‘grown ups win championships’. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew discusses a bizarre – and sad – story to come of out a local college in Southern California. Plus, Boston Globe national NBA writer Gary Washburn swings by to discuss Jayson Tatum’s impending return to play, Jaylen Brown’s NBA MVP candidacy, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin Sports Roulette Final thoughts

Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Jazz insider Ben Anderson BYU OC Aaron Roderick Hour 2 The Ringer Senior NBA writer Howard Beck BYU DC Kelly Poppinga Misc Hour 3 Utah Mammoth insider Cole Bagley

Rob and Kelvin explain why the Las Vegas Raiders would be wise not to hand Fernando Mendoza the QB1 gig. Plus, The Athletic NBA writer Joe Vardon swings by to discuss the 40-20 rule in the NBA, why the Cleveland Cavaliers felt compelled to acquire James Harden, the best to eliminate the tanking problem across the League, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates public high school salaries in this week’s edition of Shop Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurt Helin discusses Jalen Green's inconsistent play throughout his career, which storylines have surprised him this NBA season and this season's Western Conference contenders.

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin Good, Bad & Ugly

Hour 1 Starting Lineup: BYU not a blue blood yet KG unleashed what you may have missed Hour 2 Bleacher Report NBA writer Andy Bailey John Canzano Whole World News: Team USA wins gold Hour 3 Utah Jazz need to stand up for themselves Eileen Gu didn't win two silver medals, she lost two golds Final thoughts

Hour 1 Jake Scott joins to talk about Penny Hardaway's comments after Utah State ran up the score vs Memphis on Saturday.  Adam Silver addressed the media at All-Star Weekend to discuss tanking and how to fix it.  The NBA All-Star Game was actually entertaining this year.  Hour 2 NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Hlein Good, Bad & Ugly Hour 3 Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong Ken Pomeroy

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Hlein Good, Bad & Ugly

Hour 1 Football talent in the state of Utah Utah Jazz pre/half/post analyst Tim LaComb Hour 2 Spotrac & Front Office Show contributor Keith Smith Coaching against a Jay Hill defense |  Morgan Scalley as Utes next coach Hour 3 Sports Illustrated CFB writer Bryan Fischer Ask Matt Wells Final thoughts

Spotrac & Front Office Show contributor Keith Smith Coaching against a Jay Hill defense |  Morgan Scalley as Utes next coach

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are destined to take a step back next season, and the Odd Couple Crew pays homage to the late, great James Van Der Beek in a very special fictional football character-themed edition of One’s Gotta Go. Plus, The Athletic’s Zach Harper swings by to discuss the lack of buzz around the NBA All-Star Game, how to fix the NBA’s tanking problem, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN NBA Senior Writer Brian Windhorst joins Rich in-studio to discuss the suspensions handed out in the wake of the Charlotte-Hornets-Detroit Pistons brawl, the NBA's ongoing tanking problem, why the Clippers shipped James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the chances the Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo over the summer, discusses LeBron James' uncertain future in Los Angeles, breaks down how Jeanie Buss orchestrating the Lakers' $10 Billion sale compares to ‘Game of Thrones' drama, the possible return of Jayson Tatum to the Boston Celtics and the possible return of the Super Sonics to Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox Sport radio NBA analyst Mark Medina USU head coach Jerrod Calhoun