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Mackey and Judd have more thoughts on the blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade and how he fits with Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards! Could the Timberwolves be going smaller, as a whole, in an effort to counter the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder? Plus, does it matter that the Wolves have no tradeable first round picks again?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Judd have more thoughts on the blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade and how he fits with Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards! Could the Timberwolves be going smaller, as a whole, in an effort to counter the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder? Plus, does it matter that the Wolves have no tradeable first round picks again? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Drive wondered what the floor and ceiling are for the US Men's National team as they prepare to enter the knock out round of the World Cup.

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Roger Stirtz, former Liberty HS coach and father of Bennett Stirtz, joined The Drive to explain the joy he experienced watching his son get drafted.

We had a Commissioner's Cup Championship preview between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces last night, the Seattle Storm are brewing, and more with Tyler DeLuca and Brian “BMac” Mackay.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt — the popular Republican who has won all three of his mayoral elections with at least 60% of the vote — joins the Chuck Toddcast to make an impassioned and deeply substantive case for pluralism as the foundation of the entire American experiment. Holt, who recently gave a notable speech on the subject, argues that the American system was fundamentally built on the acceptance of pluralism and the idea that compromise should produce something "good enough" rather than perfect for any single faction — and that the founders gave us a pretty good system specifically designed to channel disagreement away from political violence. The problem, Holt argues, is that the system is now actively making compromise harder. He points to closed partisan primaries as a central culprit: because he faces all voters rather than a narrow partisan base, he's incentivized to build consensus, but most candidates today are forced to pass bizarre litmus tests with base voters and campaign on culture-war messaging rather than the bread-and-butter issues people actually care about. The conversation broadens into the structural and cultural threats Holt sees to a pluralistic society. He argues this era has revealed the long-ignored flaws in American democracy — that we've all taken the system for granted — and makes the case that getting rid of closed partisan primaries, sometimes through ballot initiatives, is one of the most important reforms available, provided it's done in a way that doesn't simply flip parties or states for partisan advantage but instead empowers minority-party voters to act as genuine swing votes. Holt is sharp on education's role in all of this: he worries that the voucherization of schools and the explosion of private schools risk teaching kids in ideological monocultures, and laments the erosion of civics education over the past two decades, noting that public schools deliberately deemphasized social studies after No Child Left Behind. He and Chuck dig into whether pluralism can even be taught or whether it has to be lived in a genuinely diverse place, the difficulty of having a nuanced public conversation about AI data centers, and the housing crisis that Holt argues is not getting nearly enough attention from either the national media or Washington — closing with a concrete look at what a federal housing bill would actually mean for a fast-growing city like Oklahoma City. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. 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Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Mayor David Holt joins the Chuck ToddCast 00:45 Was the city in mourning after the OKC Thunder lost? 02:30 Are San Antonio and OKC set to become rival cities? 04:30 The mayor gave a speech about the importance of pluralism 05:15 The American experiment is based on the acceptance of pluralism 06:00 Compromise should result in “good enough”, not perfect for anybody 07:30 The founders gave us a pretty good system to avoid political violence 09:45 Nowadays, the system is making compromise harder 10:30 OKC’s politics mirror the country, went 49-48 for Trump in ‘24 12:00 Won all three mayoral elections with at least 60% of the vote 12:45 Mayor faces all voters rather than closed partisan primaries 14:00 Electoral system needs to incentivize consensus building 15:45 Candidates used to campaign on their ability to work across the aisle 17:15 Messaging from gubernatorial candidates are not bread & butter issues 18:30 Candidates are forced to pass bizarre litmus tests with base voters 20:30 Can you teach pluralism, or do you have to live in a diverse place? 22:15 There are always opposing views that exist even in highly red/blue areas 24:30 This era has revealed the flaws/weaknesses of our democracy 25:30 We’ve all taken our system for granted 26:00 We have to get away from closed partisan primaries 28:00 How do you convince parties in power to open up primaries to more voters? 29:00 Some states can get rid of partisan primaries via ballot initiatives 30:45 The process shouldn’t flip parties or states 32:30 Voters in the minority should act as swing votes 34:45 Voucherization of schools can lead kids to learning in a monoculture 36:15 There’s been explosion in the creation of private schools 38:00 There’s been an erosion in civics education the past two decades 39:30 Public schools deemphasized social studies after No Child Left Behind 41:45 Can the electorate have a nuanced conversation around AI data centers? 43:30 Hard for elected officials to go against the NIMBY crowd 44:00 Politicians have to argue for the positive trade offs 45:15 Bringing in tech and investment used to be good politics, it’s not with data centers 45:45 Housing is the issue that’s not getting enough attention from media & DC 46:45 What would the housing bill do for you in OKC?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd breaks down a seismic primary night in New York, where Mamdani-backed Democratic Socialist candidates swept their races — and argues the DSA may be on the verge of becoming the far-left equivalent of the Freedom Caucus, a small but disciplined faction capable of making the establishment's life genuinely miserable. The most stunning data point: Chuck argues Chuck Schumer likely couldn't win a Democratic primary anywhere in New York right now, that Dan Goldman lost his primary handily, and that while Schumer clearly shouldn't run again, politicians rarely walk away on their own. It was also a quietly bad night for Hakeem Jeffries, and Chuck raises the genuinely open question of whether Jeffries would even survive a primary challenge — and whether he still has a clear path to the speakership if Democrats take the House. The strategic lesson the left has internalized, Chuck argues, is that the smaller the Democratic majority, the more leverage a committed progressive bloc can apply, which means Democrats may have to govern in a fundamentally different way than their leadership wants. But Chuck repeatedly returns to the central tension: this brand of far-left politics plays beautifully in coastal cities but the socialist label simply doesn't travel well elsewhere, the rise of far-left politics has become uncomfortably intertwined with rising antisemitism, pro-Israel Democrats may soon find themselves politically homeless, and the real test will be whether progressives can win anywhere outside their urban strongholds. It all amounts, Chuck says, to a genuine fight for the heart and soul of the Democratic Party. He closes with a heartfelt remembrance of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who passed away at 100 — recalling a man who always grounded his opinions in data, and what a personal treat it was to have known him. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt — the popular Republican who has won all three of his mayoral elections with at least 60% of the vote — joins the Chuck Toddcast to make an impassioned and deeply substantive case for pluralism as the foundation of the entire American experiment. Holt, who recently gave a notable speech on the subject, argues that the American system was fundamentally built on the acceptance of pluralism and the idea that compromise should produce something "good enough" rather than perfect for any single faction — and that the founders gave us a pretty good system specifically designed to channel disagreement away from political violence. The problem, Holt argues, is that the system is now actively making compromise harder. He points to closed partisan primaries as a central culprit: because he faces all voters rather than a narrow partisan base, he's incentivized to build consensus, but most candidates today are forced to pass bizarre litmus tests with base voters and campaign on culture-war messaging rather than the bread-and-butter issues people actually care about. The conversation broadens into the structural and cultural threats Holt sees to a pluralistic society. He argues this era has revealed the long-ignored flaws in American democracy — that we've all taken the system for granted — and makes the case that getting rid of closed partisan primaries, sometimes through ballot initiatives, is one of the most important reforms available, provided it's done in a way that doesn't simply flip parties or states for partisan advantage but instead empowers minority-party voters to act as genuine swing votes. Holt is sharp on education's role in all of this: he worries that the voucherization of schools and the explosion of private schools risk teaching kids in ideological monocultures, and laments the erosion of civics education over the past two decades, noting that public schools deliberately deemphasized social studies after No Child Left Behind. He and Chuck dig into whether pluralism can even be taught or whether it has to be lived in a genuinely diverse place, the difficulty of having a nuanced public conversation about AI data centers, and the housing crisis that Holt argues is not getting nearly enough attention from either the national media or Washington — closing with a concrete look at what a federal housing bill would actually mean for a fast-growing city like Oklahoma City. Finally, skip the reflecting pool… Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 list of his favorite Washington D.C. monuments & answers listeners’ questions in the Ask Chuck segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:00 Mamdani backed DSA candidates sweep in NY primaries 06:00 Democratic socialists could become the far left equivalent of Freedom Caucus? 06:45 Chuck Schumer likely couldn’t win any Democratic primary in New York 07:30 Dan Goldman lost his primary handily 09:45 Schumer shouldn’t run again, but politicians rarely walk away 10:30 It was a bad night for Hakeem Jeffries, would he survive a primary? 13:30 The left has learned that you can make life miserable for the establishment 15:00 The smaller the Dems majority, the more pressure the left can apply in Congress 15:45 Hakeem Jeffries may not have a clear path to the speakership 17:00 Democrats will have to govern differently if the majority is narrow 19:00 The far left politics play on the coasts, but can it win elsewhere? 21:45 The socialist label doesn’t travel well outside the left leaning cities 23:30 Far-left politics has become intertwined with rise of antisemitism 24:45 Pro-Israel Democrats could become politically homeless 25:45 Big test will be if progressive can win elsewhere 27:45 There’s a real fight for the heart and soul of the Democratic party29:00 Alan Greenspan passes away at the age of 100 30:30 Greenspan always grounded his opinions in data 33:15 It was a treat to know Alan Greenspan personally 41:45 Mayor David Holt joins the Chuck ToddCast 42:30 Was the city in mourning after the OKC Thunder lost? 44:15 Are San Antonio and OKC set to become rival cities? 46:15 The mayor gave a speech about the importance of pluralism 47:00 The American experiment is based on the acceptance of pluralism 47:45 Compromise should result in “good enough”, not perfect for anybody 49:15 The founders gave us a pretty good system to avoid political violence 51:30 Nowadays, the system is making compromise harder 52:15 OKC’s politics mirror the country, went 49-48 for Trump in ‘24 53:45 Won all three mayoral elections with at least 60% of the vote 54:30 Mayor faces all voters rather than closed partisan primaries 55:45 Electoral system needs to incentivize consensus building 57:30 Candidates used to campaign on their ability to work across the aisle 59:00 Messaging from gubernatorial candidates are not bread & butter issues 01:00:15 Candidates are forced to pass bizarre litmus tests with base voters 01:02:15 Can you teach pluralism, or do you have to live in a diverse place? 01:04:00 There are always opposing views that exist even in highly red/blue areas 01:06:15 This era has revealed the flaws/weaknesses of our democracy 01:07:15 We’ve all taken our system for granted 01:07:45 We have to get away from closed partisan primaries 01:09:45 How do you convince parties in power to open up primaries to more voters? 01:10:45 Some states can get rid of partisan primaries via ballot initiatives 01:12:30 The process shouldn’t flip parties or states 01:14:15 Voters in the minority should act as swing votes 01:16:30 Voucherization of schools can lead kids to learning in a monoculture 01:18:00 There’s been explosion in the creation of private schools 01:19:45 There’s been an erosion in civics education the past two decades 01:21:15 Public schools deemphasized social studies after No Child Left Behind 01:23:30 Can the electorate have a nuanced conversation around AI data centers? 01:25:15 Hard for elected officials to go against the NIMBY crowd 01:25:45 Politicians have to argue for the positive trade offs 01:27:00 Bringing in tech and investment used to be good politics, it’s not with data centers 01:27:30 Housing is the issue that’s not getting enough attention from media & DC 01:28:30 What would the housing bill do for you in OKC? 01:29:45 Chuck’s thoughts on the interview with Mayor David Holt 01:32:00 ToddCast Top 5 list 01:33:30 Top 5 historical attractions in Washington DC 01:35:45 Honorable Mention - Mount Vernon 01:37:15 #5 The World War I Memorial 01:38:45 #4 Albert Einstein Memorial 01:40:30 #3 Arlington National Cemetery 01:43:00 #2 Korean War Memorial 01:44:15 #1 Vietnam Veterans Memorial 01:47:15 Ask Chuck 01:47:30 Thoughts on the predictions Trump might not finish his term? 01:56:15 Do leaders rise due to the political moment, or do they make the history? 02:03:00 Does George W Bush’s “go shopping” mindset say something about boomers? 02:09:15 Where would you rank the Iran war amongst top presidential blunders? 02:18:45 Why can’t the country ever deal with long term crises in advance? 02:23:15 How do you manage to juggle your busy schedule? 02:27:15 Does Trump’s leadership style hurt the ability to make peace?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congratulations & Thank You to Bills Mafia as New Highmark Stadium is now open. Gene shares his thoughts on this, the Giannis trade, Alex Tuch's future, the Sabres, Mike Babcock & Jazz Chisholm & much more

SPENCER HAWES joins the show ahead of tonight's NBA Draft. First we have to talk about that monster trade last night. What will Jaylen Brown and the Celtics do now that they've unsuccessfully tried to trade him twice? Where would Spencer like to see fellow Husky Hannes Steinbach get drafted? Who will go number one over all and should teams be concerned about Darryn Peterson's lack of availability? What does Dusty may's exit from college basketball say about the current state of college sports? :30- In yesterday's Seahawks One Series, we were joined by Dan Viens from the Seahawks Forever podcast and we asked him what it about Julian Love's game that he admires most? :45- We close out a busy Tuesday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared and Mo discuss the trade of Jared's experience at the Knicks' championship parade, the Thunder's trade of Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks, the ongoing Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga, the Thunder's potential moves this summer, the Lakers' options on the market, the Mavericks hiring former Michigan coach Dusty May, and their loosely-informed takes on the NBA Draft.  00:00 Knicks parade 5:15 Aaron Wiggins trade 7:23 Giannis saga 22:06 Thunder options 34:25 Lakers options 38:08 Mavs hire Dusty May 48:38 NBA Draft takes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00-24:52) – Query & Company opens a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing how one-year ago today Tyrese Haliburton tore his achilles in game seven of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Eddie also breaks the news that Dusty May will be leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks to become their next head coach. (24:52-48:48) – Rahal Letterman-Lanigan driver, Graham Rahal, joins Jake Query to give his perspective on the incident with Will Power at the end of Sunday’s IndyCar race in Elkhart Lake and address the reaction that people had to his tweet over the weekend about Indianapolis crime. Graham also explains what the blocking rule is and how it was interpreted yesterday with his contact with Power. (48:48-1:12:26) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to discuss the news that Dusty May is leaving Michigan for the NBA and if he can recall any college football coaches making a successful transition to the NFL. They also get into if it is more difficult for a coach to get their personnel to mold to their philosophy or a coach to change its philosophy to what they have been given. (1:12:26-1:28:00) – FanDuel Sports Network host & sideline reporter, Jeremiah Johnson, joins Jake Query to discuss what goes on during the off-season for him and remember what life was like a year ago today when Tyrese Haliburton went down in game seven of the NBA Finals. They also dive into how different the Pacers style of play could look next season with Ivica Zubac and Haliburton playing together and evaluate an area where the Pacers have a need. (1:28:00-1:33:11) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake discussing a conversation that he had with his Australian friend Michael at dinner on Friday night about the FIFA World Cup and NBA teams. (1:33:11-1:59:16) – The IndyStar Indiana Fever beat reporter, Chloe Peterson, makes a return appearance on Query & Company to discuss with Jake what went wrong in the last two meetings with the Atlanta Dream. They also preview tonight’s game against the Phoenix Mercury and attempt to figure out how they can get Lexie Hull going offensively. (1:59:16-2:15:29) – The United States Men’s National Team, USMNT, is 2-0 in FIFA World Cup Play after defeating Australia 2-0 on Friday. Former professional goalie Juergen Sommer makes another appearance on the program to highlight what he liked about their performance without Christian Pulisic and access where the USMNT is playing right now in relation to the favorites in the tournament. (2:15:29-2:17:27) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show and discuss the news of Dusty May becoming the Dallas Mavericks head coach!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan react to the Atlanta Hawks and guard CJ McCollum reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $21 million contract extension, plus a trade kicker, react to the Hawks also reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire guard Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks, and explain why they think the Hawks are bolstering their depth by re-signing CJ McCollum and trading for Aaron Wiggins.

HR1 - Braves got much needed bounce back series win vs. Brewers over the weekend In hour one Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, quickly recap their long weekends, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves taking two out of three games from the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, but failing to get the sweep after losing the series finale yesterday 9-4, explain why they think despite the Braves loss and starting pitcher Bryce Elder's struggles yesterday it was a good weekend overall for the Braves, talk about how Father's Day went for Mike and Beau, react to the Atlanta Falcons signing defensive end Keshawn Banks, defensive tackle Devonnsha Maxwell and wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr., all from the UFL, react to the Falcons also releasing defensive lineman Elijah Garcia, defensive end CJ Nunnally IV, and wide receiver Casey Washington, talk about how there's been a lot of turnover in the Falcon wide receiver room, explain why they think the turnover in the Falcons wide receiver room should create a lot of good competition in that room, react to the Atlanta Hawks and guard CJ McCollum reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $21 million contract extension, plus a trade kicker, react to the Hawks also reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire guard Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks, and explain why they think the Hawks are bolstering their depth by re-signing CJ McCollum and trading for Aaron Wiggins.

Host Tyler Jones (@TylerJonesLive) is joined by KTUL Tulsa Sports Director Camryn Johnson (@camrynjohnsontv), Bryan O'Connor (@CoachBoKnowsShow).& Former Tulsa Sports Talk Radio Host Steve Bruan (@1stevebraun).(0:30-21:15) The #SummerOfJones Takes SoCal!(21:15-36:05) World Cup takeover in the U.S.(36:05-52:50) New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.(52:50-1:22:50) Big 12/SEC Breakdown: Hot Takes on Kansas/Arizona State in London, Brendan Sorsby leaving Texas Tech, and Oklahoma advancing to the Men's College World Series Final.(1:22:05-1:55:30) Camryn Johnson on OU Baseball's CWS run, OU Football's CFP hopes, OSU Football's first year under Eric Morris, what's next for the OKC Thunder, and the World Cup.(1:55:30-2:44:40) Coach Bo's Football Fix Presented By O'Connor Advisory Group: Tua vs Penix, Burrow's confidence in the Bengals, Cam Jordan returns to the Saints, Bucs negotiations with Baker, Brendan Sorsby enters the supplemental draft, and latest on the College Sports Bill.(2:44:40-3:03:00) Tom Foolery Story of the Week: Calling someone a 'donkey' online could cost $1,000 in Morocco. Today's show is sponsored by O'Connor Advisory Group. Start planning for your future now at https://oconnoradvisorygroup.com!Follow Tyler Jones on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerJonesLiveFollow Tyler Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerjoneslive/Follow Tyler Jones on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tylerjoneslive

Trae Young declines his $48.97 million player option to become a free agent starting Monday.Oklahoma City Thunder's payroll is starting to skyrocket as they get closer to be a second apron team.

Terrible Time Timmy shares his take of the day. The Knights have a new head coach. Which pro sports team championships deserve an asterisk?

Gil's Arena Predicts The BIGGEST Moves Of The NBA Offseason as the Gil's Arena Crew discusses LeBron James' upcoming free agency where the Golden State Warriors are quietly emerging as a top suitor, allowing LeBron to team up with other aging legends like Steph Curry & Draymond Green to chase one more ring and debate how the King's time with the Los Angeles Lakers will be remembered if he chooses to move on from the Purple and Gold. They also highlight another big decision for the Lakers this offseason as Austin Reaves is expected to enter NBA Free Agency and debate how the Lake Show should handle the market for Lemon Daddy as they weigh overpaying the sharpshooter to build a championship back court with Luka Doncic or completely move on to restructure with their Slovenian Superstar. Next, they continue their discussion on the saga surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo & The Milwaukee Bucks as the Greek Freak looks to be just a few days away from being traded to a new team and debate which NBA team will land the former MVP with the Boston Celtics & Miami Heat emerging as the top suitors and dark horses like the OKC Thunder & San Antonio Spurs lurking in the background. Finally, they react to OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti clapping back at the flopping narrative surrounding his franchise superstar Shai Gilgeous Alexander and discuss if the back to back MVP is drawing too much hate for his ability to draw fouls. Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Swaggy P, Kenyon Martin, Skip Bayless, Brandon Jennings & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena premieres every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code ARENA and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/... For the first time ever you can try NetSuite Next for free. Go to https://NetSuite.AI/Gil 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 LeBron's Upcoming Free Agency 0:06:02 Best Fit For Giannis 1:02:24 Austin Reaves' Future In LA 1:22:49 Can The Lakers Win With AR As #2 Option 1:37:01 Would You Trade Fox For Zion? 1:49:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gene is reminiscing about Old Highmark Stadium with the pictures of its demolition. Also what is the significance of today's date?

The New York Knicks end a 53-year drought, capturing the NBA championship behind Jalen Brunson's rise and bold front-office moves. Can their wheeling-and-dealing become a league-winning blueprint? The episode spotlights the Knicks' pivotal trades for Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the hiring of Mike Brown, and dramatic Finals comebacks against the San Antonio Spurs. Brunson's dominance and the strategic assembly of a star-heavy roster spark a reexamination of team-building philosophies across the league. Wes Goldberg and Keith Parish debate the futures of the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Milwaukee Bucks after playoff stumbles, spotlighting shifting power dynamics as emerging stars like Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards challenge aging superstars. The conversation also unpacks the league's evolving attitudes toward small guards, the revitalization of the Charlotte Hornets, and the impact of NBA Cup and tanking reforms. Can teams thrive by staying competitive, or is “the middle” still a dead end?   00:00 Knicks' Championship Moves & Jalen Brunson Ascends 14:10 Discussing NBA player trades 19:07 Jokic entering his prime 20:44 Discussing Aaron Gordon's trade potential 30:13 LeBron joining the Hornets? 34:23 Discussing Wimby's effort in All-Star Game 39:18 Discussing changes to tanking rules 42:05 Team building strategies and trades 48:58 Needing a dynamic center 56:30 Critiquing 3-point reliance in playoffs 01:00:24 Building through the draft debate 01:02:57 Clippers' successful team reshuffle   RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover the latest in NBA draft analysis with insights into top prospects, team strategies, and how recent workouts influence draft positions. Perfect for basketball fans, scouts, and analysts looking to stay ahead of draft day.Main Topics: Recap of recent NBA combine workouts and draft prospects Evaluation of the top four draft picks and how workouts solidify their positions Impact of college basketball and international prospects on NBA draft trends Team-specific draft strategies, including Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks The influence of NIL and college longevity on draft eligibility Notable risers from the combine and prospects fitting specific team needs NBA Draft Analysis & Prospects NIL and College Basketball Economics Oklahoma City Thunder Official Website Milwaukee Bucks Official Website Pangos All-American Camp LinkedIn Twitter Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the NBA draft process and recent activities 00:29 - Overview of combine workouts and draft possibilities 01:04 - Key takeaways from the draft lottery and workouts 02:30 - Top prospects: evaluations of top four players and recent developments 04:13 - How measurements and interviews shape draft decisions 05:19 - College basketball's impact on international scouting and prospects 07:01 - The future of college players staying longer in NCAA 09:24 - Next tier prospects and their draft potential 10:11 - Notable guard prospects from Houston and Tennessee 11:14 - Versatile players like Nate Amed and their draft outlook 12:20 - The importance of fit and development pathways for unexpected draft picks 12:45 - The weight of interviews versus talent evaluation 14:13 - Building team rosters and strategic draft choices 15:17 - Special focus on Oklahoma City Thunder's draft and trade possibilities 17:03 - Challenges and opportunities for rebuild scenarios like Milwaukee Bucks 19:43 - Drafting specialists and older players like Axel Lindenburg 21:40 - Comparing prospect evaluation over the years and the influence of the NCAA 23:23 - Shifts in player pools, risers from the combine, and late-round prospects 24:47 - Balancing best available vs. team needs in draft picks 26:23 - The role of NIL, college longevity, and player development 29:28 - Reflecting on last year's draft and breakout players like VJ Edgecomb 31:01 - Outlook on the upcoming post-draft evaluation and scouting strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA offseason is already heating up and we're diving headfirst into the biggest debates surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder and the future of the league.In this episode of the Foxx Den Sports Podcast, we discuss the controversy surrounding Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs following their playoff exit, debate whether sportsmanship is disappearing from today's NBA, and tackle some of the toughest Thunder roster decisions imaginable.Would you choose Chet Holmgren or Jalen Williams for the next decade? Would you keep Isaiah Hartenstein or Lu Dort? Is Sam Presti too attached to draft picks? We also break down the most overrated players in the NBA, discuss which superstar we'd add to the Thunder roster, and debate where the NBA should expand next.If you're an Oklahoma City Thunder fan, NBA fan, or simply love passionate sports debates, this episode is packed with takes, arguments, and conversations that will keep you talking long after the show ends.

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.

The Knicks won their first title in 53 years and while credit has to be given to New York, the Spurs just flat-out blew it. What's up with Wemby? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - X is for x-rays… we have a lot of injuries - Y is for Young- Cole Young continues to impress us - Z is for Zone- why is Colt Emerson still batting 9th? :45- We wrap up the show with One Last Thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth and Sean see if any of the worst takes of the week from Brandon Aiyuk, Karl-Anthony-Towns, Sam Presti, Joey McGuire, or Carmelo Anthony can dethrone the current champ Ken Carman in this week's Take-a-Mania.

n this edition of The Autopsy Report, The Baseline NBA Podcast examines the shocking Conference Finals exits of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers. After dominant regular seasons and championship aspirations, both teams fell short of reaching the NBA Finals.We break down what went wrong, from coaching decisions and roster construction to playoff adjustments, star performances, and the critical moments that altered their postseason fate. Were these simply growing pains for two contenders on the rise, or do their Conference Finals exits expose deeper issues that must be addressed this offseason?We analyze the questions, concerns, and next steps facing both franchises as they look toward the future.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

What if rooting for the Knicks and rallying behind a nation-state are powered by the exact same part of the human brain? On this episode of Bro History, Henry and Danny are joined by Frankie Donnelly from South Philly — and yes, Frankie is an AI research co-host powered by maneku (maneku.ai) — to break down one of the most fascinating and disturbing parallels in modern life: sports fandom as a mirror of nationalism. It starts with the Knicks' electric playoff run taking over New York City, spirals into a deleted newspaper article comparing the OKC Thunder to the state of Israel, and ends somewhere between Mussolini's Italy and a pep rally. They dig into why MSG unites Orthodox Jews and Arab New Yorkers in a way Congress never could, why Knicks fans sacking Philadelphia felt like a Mongolian conquest, and how the same psychological machinery that makes you weep over a playoff loss is the same thing authoritarian regimes have weaponized for centuries — from Hitler's Nuremberg rallies to the 1978 Argentine World Cup. Frankie drops facts, pulls receipts, and says the uncomfortable quiet part out loud — all in real time. That's maneku. Try it yourself at maneku.ai. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro: Sports, Tribalism, and a Special Guest 01:42 – The Knicks Run Is Taking Over New York City 05:31 – Why There's Only One True New York Basketball Team (Sorry, Nets) 10:05 – Knicks Fandom as Nationalism: The Glory, the Humiliation, the Mythology 14:44 – J.R. Smith Gets Trampled by His Own Fans 17:08 – When Winning Teams Spark Riots: Detroit '84 and the Pistons '90 20:20 – Knicks Fans "Conquer" Philadelphia — A South Philly Reaction 23:18 – The Psychology of Nationalism: In-Groups, Shared Mythology, Ritual, and Spectacle 28:00 – It's Irrational to Root for a Team — So Why Do We Do It? 31:25 – Sports Fandom Tied to Real Nationalist Projects 32:40 – The Deleted Oklahoman Article: "Like the Thunder, Israel Is an Underdog That Has Become Hated" 42:35 – Could You Make This Comparison for the Third Reich? 50:20 – How Authoritarian Regimes Weaponized Sports: 1936 Berlin, Mussolini, Argentina's Junta 54:10 – How Soccer Explains the World: Serbia, Barcelona vs. Madrid, and the American Culture Wars 57:28 – Why Soccer Became a Conservative vs. Liberal Identity Marker in the US 01:06:40 – Sports, Honor, and Sending Your Kids to War: Same Mechanism, Different Uniform 01:10:40 – Blue No Matter Who. My Team No Matter What. Same Sentence. 01:23:06 – Outro: Introducing AI-Assisted Research on Bro History Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brohistory.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #347 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Sean discuss Wyatt Teller seeming petty at the Browns, listen back to some retro pettiness from former Texans, hear how mad Cubs fans are at Alex Bregman, and Sam Presti trying to defend SGA in this week's PettyCast.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by closing out the season for the Oklahoma City Thunder after their elimination in the Western Conference finals. What went wrong against the Spurs, the big financial decisions ahead of them this offseason and a disastrous game 7 for Chet Holmgren. Next, the duo dives into all things NBA Finals, as the Knicks have taken a 2-0 nothing lead. Why Karl Anthony Towns has been so impressive and the emotional toll of a difficult game 2 loss on the Spurs. Who needs to step up for San Antonio to get back into the mix and why depth again has been the key for the Knicks. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.

Big Ben talks about the San Antonio Spurs upsetting the OKC Thunder in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals, Myles Garrett getting traded from the Cleveland Browns to the LA Rams, Maller's Mountain of Money: Alanis Morissette Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson's 4th quarter heroics in the New York Knicks' massive Game 1 win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Is Brunson the clear-cut best American player? Is he making a run at best player in the world? Next, Nick breaks down what's next for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder after their Western Conference Finals loss. Should OKC make a move for Giannis? Anthony Davis? Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Rams trading with the Cleveland Browns for Myles Garrett as well as the New England Patriots trading with the Philadelphia Eagles for AJ Brown. How does this shift the balance of power in the NFL? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer react to Game 1 of the NBA Finals before diving into their weekly best NBA takes, including a bold argument for Karl-Anthony Towns and a potential Ja Morant trade idea. They also break down how to fix the Oklahoma City Thunder after their Western Conference Finals loss. RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"The eyes were so glassy from cocktail hour, I didn't know if he knew what color I was wearing." Nick Wright is sick of people thinking the Thunder were destined to be a dynasty. Are they closer to champions or closer to LaMelo Ball's Charlotte Hornets? Plus, Jeremy is sent to the whiteboard to compare the likability of the Spurs and the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington react to the Oklahoma City Thunder being eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs — and the fallout could be massive. Parker goes all in, calling the loss a potential turning point in NBA history and arguing OKC’s dynasty hopes are officially dead. Meanwhile, Kelvin pushes back on the bigger picture, explaining why the league’s constant turnover of champions is a problem and why he wanted to see OKC get a real shot at building something lasting. Is this the end of a potential dynasty before it ever began? And is the NBA missing the dominance that once defined eras?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the addition of Myles Garrett really proves that the Los Angeles Rams are pushing all-in on a run to the Super Bowl, discuss whether the Oklahoma City Thunder should look to move on from All-NBA big man Chet Holmgren after his no-show against Victor Wembanyama, and explain why the Cleveland Browns’ decision to trade away superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett is a clear sign that they are all-in on the March for Arch sweepstakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us if the Oklahoma City Thunder losing in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals was actually good for the NBA, discuss whether OKC should look to move on from All-NBA big man Chet Holmgren after his no-show against Victor Wembanyama, and explain why the addition of AJ Brown will tell us right away if Drake Maye’s breakout season was for real or fugazi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Times Best Seller and avid San Antonio Spurs fan Shea Serrano joins the guys to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s dismantling of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chet Holmgren in the Western Conference Finals. Shea gives his thoughts on the upcoming Finals matchup against the New York Knicks. And we play some “One Table” to close it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bomani Jones reacts to Spurs vs. Thunder Game 7 and explains why Victor Wembanyama is turning neutral fans into Spurs fans. On this episode of The Right Time, Bo breaks down Wemby vs. Chet Holmgren, what made the San Antonio Spurs so compelling, and why the Oklahoma City Thunder are still better than a lot of people want to admit. Then Bomani dives into the NBA's new draft lottery reform and what it means for tanking, team-building, and why the league is trying to stop late-season embarrassment. After that, Bo gets into the New York Giants drama surrounding Jackson Dart, Abdul Carter, Donald Trump, and Jameis Winston's completely chaotic comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Kyle kick off the month of June with some NBA Finals talk!(00:00) The guys start with a few closing thoughts on Game 7 of the Western Conference finals and ponder potential next steps for the Oklahoma City Thunder, including whether trading Chet Holmgren is a viable option.Then, they preview the 2026 NBA Finals by breaking down a few variables that may ultimately decide who will be crowned NBA champion, including:(27:41) How much has experience mattered/will it matter?(35:14) What's different about this year's Knicks run?(45:04) What's the key individual or strategic matchup on the board?(1:04:50) Which winning story line is more intriguing?(1:13:49) They close out the show by making their official predictions for the winner of the series.Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle MannProducers: Jeff Shearin and Ben CruzThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kostos shares his thoughts on the Thunder's Game 7 performance, and shares is thoughts on what could be next for Oklahoma City.

Nick Kostos explains why he loves the emotion from Victor Wembanayama after their Game 7 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

"I know about you, snitches!" After a huge win for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the crew has come away with one big question: Can you believe the Thunder let Carter Bryant get away with barreling over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Udonis Haslem would NEVER have let that happen! Plus, should Vikings fans be worried about Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy's relationship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel Gutierrez is feeling well enough to join the guys to talk about the Western Conference Finals which are headed to game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Does Mitchell Robinson even need his pinky? Plus, the Miami crew is dealing with a power outage which has Taylor driving slow and Stugotz dreading stairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is dazed and confused. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander registered one of his worst postseason performances as the Oklahoma City Thunder fell to San Antonio in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. Moments later, Caitlin Clark followed suit as the Indiana Fever lost at Golden State. Why are marquee players stumbling in big moments? Both the two-time NBA MVP and the face of the WNBA lack the moxie in key situations. Is it effort? Or mental? Maybe lacking the competitive fortitude? Jay Skapinac and Dre Baldwin join Jason to expound on SGA and how Jalen Brunson took the Tom Brady route, assisting the New York Knicks in building a championship-caliber roster. Next up: Around the WNBA with Maurice Drake Jr. and Jon the Liquidator. Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt (R) comes aboard to provide insight into legislation billed as the last best chance to save college sports. ​​Today's Sponsors: Home Title Lock Go to https://hometitlelock.com/fearless and use promo code FEARLESS to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty  ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://www.youtube.com/@KTVwatch https://www.youtube.com/@jontheliquidator  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

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and dive right into the Spurs win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals to force Game 7. How will this series be remembered with these two teams who seem to be headed for a future rivalry? Also, have we been giving the Knicks too much credit for seemingly running through a depleted Eastern Conference? Plus, Real One of the Week! Western Conference Finals Game 6 recap - (02:23) Spurs-Thunder matchup against Knicks - (32:24) Lottery reform - (1:04:26) Real One of the Week - (1:08:28) Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Game 5 is tonight!" JuJu got the biggest call of his life: Victor Wembanyama is not happy with what happened in Game 5, and he has his picks for Thursday Thunder as a result. Amin sticks around to weigh in on the contrasting reports on Giannis Antetokounmpo's likely trade destination, the New York Knicks' chances against the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs, and what the Cleveland Cavaliers should do in the wake of getting swept by the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Oklahoma City Thunder one win away from facing the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, Taylor is going out of his mind. He wants Daryl Morey investigated for a trade he made earlier in the season, and he has one player as a double agent. Stugotz has a brilliant take that we learned he stole from his friend. Plus, Javon Kinlaw can't stop cursing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bomani Jones is joined by Shannon Penn to break down why this New York Knicks playoff run feels different, how Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have changed the ceiling for this team, and why Knicks fans are finally starting to believe this could be a real NBA Finals moment. They dig into what makes this Knicks team more likable than past versions, how Brunson became the guy, why KAT's fit has improved, and what this run means for New York basketball right now. Bomani and Shannon also talk Oklahoma City Thunder basketball, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and why the Thunder can look elite while still feeling like the team NBA fans love to argue about. And yes, they get into the wild Trump-at-the-Knicks-game possibility, what that would mean inside Madison Square Garden, and why it would instantly become part of the story if it actually happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Watch your mouth before I crush those dirty ass kids in your banner." The crew learns about the 'friendly mutton chop' and a MAJOR mistake they made regarding Hamas. Yup. Hamas. Then, Victor Wembanyama seemed to send Bismack Biyombo and Mason Plumlee -- please don't forget Mason Plumlee! -- after the OKC Thunder players during a testy game. And does the New York media have a responsibility to ask Jaxson Dart tough questions about Donald Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Jackson joins the guys to talk about how dominant this New York Knicks team has been in the Eastern Conference and why they Villanova relationship is partially the reason. Jim knew Jalen Brunson would be good in the NBA but not this good. Which team should New York fans be rooting for in the West between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.