Podcasts about Oklahoma City Thunder

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with a Friday edition of Real Ones. The Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning champions, are off to a historic 24-1 start and don't seem to be letting up. Logan and Raja take a deep dive into the Thunder, how they're smashing opponents, and whether they're poised to possibly be the greatest team ever assembled. The Knicks have been hot lately and are on the heels of the Pistons for the lead in the East. Now that they're healthy and at full strength, how scary are they? Raja then relives a story that Steve Nash told on NBA on Prime about how Raja was suspended for Game 6 of a Suns-Lakers playoff series and watched in a bar full of Lakers fans. Plus, Real One of the Week. (0:00:00) Intro (1:40) FanDuel ad break (2:40) Oklahoma's historic start (26:49) FanDuel ad break (27:43) Amazon Prime ad break (32:11) NBA travel (38:13) Knicks and Spurs (41:46) Raja relives being suspended for Game 6 against the Lakers (51:52)Real One of the Week Hit the mailbag! ⁠realonesmailbag@gmail.com⁠ Hosts: Raja Bell and Logan Murdock Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz, Conor Nevins, and John Richter The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kostos & Femi Abebefe discuss if the Oklahoma City Thunder are the next dynasty in professional sports. Plus, the guys hit on Sherrone Moore's firing, Philip Rivers and NFL Week 15. Jay Croucher, Drew Dinsick and Rob Pizzola join the show!

Nick Kostos opens the show with his thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder's blowout win over the Phoenix Suns last night. Plus, Nick & Femi react to the latest surrounding Sherrone Moore and Philip Rivers.

Rob and Kelvin tell us if it’s fair to suggest that Joe Burrow should just retire from the NFL given that he has admittedly stopped having fun playing football, tell us why the Oklahoma City Thunder are bad for the NBA, and explain why Cam Newton has no right to feel slighted after the Indianapolis Colts signed Philip Rivers out of retirement to be their QB1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us why the Oklahoma City Thunder are bad for the NBA. Plus, sports media personality Mark Gunnels swings by for this week’s edition of College Kids. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates travel etiquette in this week’s edition of Shop Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith joins Rich in-studio where he explains why the Los Angeles Rams are the best team in the NFL, why the Baltimore Ravens are the league's most disappointing team, says why the Philadelphia Eagles' offense has struggled this season, reveals why he made an early departure from Jerry Jones' suite at a Dallas Cowboys game this year, and if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder can win back-to-back NBA titles this season.  Rich reacts to the Atlanta Falcons' come-from-behind Thursday Night Football win over the reeling Tampa Bay Buccaneers who now have some work to do to make the playoffs this season. Michigan alum Rich weighs in on which candidates would be the best fit to take over the Wolverines' football program in the wake of Sherrone Moore's controversial firing.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon preview the NBA cup, and talk about futures for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Also, Chris Fallica from Fox Sports joins to talk the College Football Playoffs. Later, they are joined by Bob Stoll from DrBobSports.com to talk college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Sports Daily covers Michigan completely fumbling this whole Sherrone Moore debacle, the OKC Thunder are putting up ridiculous numbers, and your NFL Picks (34-39-1, 4-2 LW, BB Winner) for the weekend.Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sportsphone with Dieter hour 2: Why is Kuminga trade value dropping and OKC Thunder keep winning but why are they so boring? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Bloom joins Wolf and Mitch Vareldzis to discuss if the Oklahoma City Thunder are the standard in the NBA, when to expect Jalen Green to return from injury, and the state of the western conference.

"Kel'el, nooooooooooooo." Amin has a theory on why the media hates the Oklahoma City Thunder, and while you listen to it, lock in with a ZYN and go on the search for his two off-mic coughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You guys remember the plot to Superman 3?" Amin accidentally helped the Oklahoma City Thunder invent the "we'll take your shitburger contract for a pick" strategy, which has led to a dominance so great that Dan's convinced it's bad for the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Thursday. This one is definitely better than last week. We start with the Mets and the loss of Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and Brandon Nimmo. Whose fault is it? What in the world is happening at Michigan? It's time for them to start over. Clear house. Is Notre Dame going to complain forever? And the Oklahoma City Thunder are so good, but could you name more than three players on the team? Shoutout Sam Presti! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Thursday. This one is definitely better than last week. We start with the Mets and the loss of Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and Brandon Nimmo. Whose fault is it? What in the world is happening at Michigan? It's time for them to start over. Clear house. Is Notre Dame going to complain forever? And the Oklahoma City Thunder are so good, but could you name more than three players on the team? Shoutout Sam Presti! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich break down the challenges Philip Rivers is facing in his return to the Indianapolis Colts after not playing since the 2020 season, what is show's about the NFL's ability to develop young quarterbacks, discusses the mindset of Joe Burrow amid another injury-plagued disappointing season with the Cincinnati Bengals, why the Jacksonville Jaguars have been heating up and why the Philadelphia Eagles have cooled off of late, what's ailing the Kansas City Chiefs' offense, what the game tape says about 2nd-year QBs Drake Maye and Bo Nix, and Josh Allen's huge Week 14 in the Buffalo Bills' win over Cincy.   Rich and the guys marvel at the Oklahoma City Thunder's red hot 24-1 start to the NBA season, and discuss the new ESPN '30-for-30' documentary on the late Stuart Scott. In the NFL Week 15 version of ‘Higher Register' Rich, Brockman and TJ offer up their less-than-enthusiastic belief in the Colts, Broncos vs Packers as a Super Bowl preview, and Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and Iso Joe Johnson react to the San Antonio Spurs beating the Los Angeles Lakers to advance to the NBA cup semi finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder blow out the Phoenix Suns to a advance to the NBA Cup semifinals, and Podcasts around the industry respond to Ocho and Unc saying they can beat them in everything and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 3:09 - Spurs beat Lakers18:19 - Thunder beat Suns28:15 - SGA gives Chris Paul props30:44 - Shows responding to the Podcast Challenge36:00 - Reports that Kevin Stefanski likely wants out of Cleveland54:35 - Eagles got that Positivity Rabbit TF outta here (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder dominating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinal as they continue their historic winning streak. Can OKC break the NBA record for longest single-season win streak? Then, they discuss the San Antonio Spurs' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers without superstar Victor Wembanyama and share their picks for who will reign supreme in the NBA Cup.Next, the duo shares why the NBA is seeing a rise in calf strains across the league and shares their thoughts on the NBA's response. And, are the Grizzlies better without Ja Morant? Where are potential landing spots for Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo?Plus, James Barlowe joins to discuss AJ Dybansta's electric game against Clemson, Darryn Peterson's return to Kansas and how Nate Ament can bounce back from his struggles.(0:47) OKC defeats Phoenix in NBA Cup quarterfinals(6:10) Spurs beat Lakers in NBA Cup quarterfinals(8:54) Thunder vs. Spurs NBA Cup semifinal preview(13:00) Increase of calf strain injuries in the NBA(23:54) Knicks vs. Magic NBA Cup semifinal preview(34:35) Ja's last chance to make things right with Memphis(43:36) Queen continues to shine for Pelicans(46:28) Anthony Davis trade suitors(57:20) Draft Class with James Barlowe

In this hour of Follow The Money, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard preview Thursday Night Football between the Falcons and Bucs and some of their favorite player props. Also on the show, if it's worth betting on any Oklahoma City futures, and fantasy football Hall of Famer Paul Charchian joins the show for how to attack the first week of fantasy playoffs and best player props for Thursday Night Football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to On The Ball with Ric Bucher on the United Wecast Network.In this episode, Ric dives deep into why calling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a “free-throw merchant” is one of the dumbest narratives in the league right now — and how it's overshadowing a potentially historic season from both SGA and the 23–1 Oklahoma City Thunder.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss parenting and dealing with building their children into their own confident person. Zach and Phil look at all the similarities between the Broncos Super Bowl 50 team and this year's Broncos team including their defensive and offensive stats. Would the guys trade the 2015 Broncos defense for this season's defense? We dive into Evan Engram as he did not impress in last week's game after having the best game of his season vs the Commanders. How can Sean Payton and Bo Nix get Engram more involved to end the season? We react to the Oklahoma City Thunder having a record setting season and how big of a challenge the Nuggets have in front of them to win a championship. What do the Nuggets have to do to overcome such a great team and we preview tonight's Nuggets and Kings game. 

The OKC Thunder Are Having The GREATEST Season Ever according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the OKC Thunder extending their record to 24-1 with a huge win over the Phoenix Suns in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup and debate if Shai Gilgeous Alexander and the reigning NBA Champs can make history this year after their best start to the season since the 2016 Golden State Warriors. Next, they flip to the other side of the NBA Cup bracket where the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the San Antonio Spurs and highlight how good the Spurs have been with Victor Wembanyama off the court before addressing the biggest issues facing the Lakers this season that have held back their Big 3 of LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves. They then react to James Harden passing Carmelo Anthony for 10th All Time in NBA Scoring and break down how the beard has influenced offense during his time in the league before debating where he ranks all time as a shooting guard and react to the Los Angeles Clippers saying they plan to do right by Chris Paul and find a trade for their recently sent home franchise player. Finally, they react to Derik Queen lighting up the NBA as one of the best rookies in this class and discuss Swaggy P's recently announced plans to fight Blueface in a showdown 4 years in the making. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Gilbert Arenas, Rashad McCants & Swaggy P 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... For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Matframes - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code ARENA at checkout. SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   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 0:02:02 Nightcap Calls Out The Gil's Arena Crew 0:06:40 OKC Is Having The Greatest Season Ever 0:14:54 Shai Is One Of The Greatest Scoring Guards Ever 0:40:56 Grayson Allen Ejected For Hostile Move On Chet 0:49:04 What's Going Wrong With The Lakers 1:10:25 The Spurs Are Rolling Without Wemby 1:19:02 JJ Redick Calls Out The Lakers Issues 1:28:44 James Harden Enters Top 10 In All TIme Scoring 1:43:58 Swaggy Fighting Blueface In 2026 2:01:50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan reviews a few things Sean Salisbury had to say about quarterback play before a discussion breaks out about the Oklahoma City Thunder and NBA basketball in general. We then open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" before Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance for Wild and NHL talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan reviews a few things Sean Salisbury had to say about quarterback play before a discussion breaks out about the Oklahoma City Thunder and NBA basketball in general. We then open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" before Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance for Wild and NHL talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wolf and Mitch Vareldzis discuss how the Phoenix Suns can make sure that this loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder doesn't spiral and 2-time Super Bowl champion Max Starks joins the show.

Eddie Johnson joins Wolf and Mitch Vareldzis to discuss the Phoenix Suns' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and if this loss can derail the Suns' season.

Wolf and Mitch Vareldzis react to the Phoenix Suns' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns analyst Eddie Johnson joins the show.  

The Phoenix Suns stole another game they probably should not have against the Minnesota Timberwolves before getting clobbered by the Oklahoma City Thunder. You could say they're in a holding pattern until Devin Booker and Jalen Green can return.

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Wolf and Mitch Vareldzis discuss their expectations for the Phoenix Suns matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder and what Sam Leavitt's legacy is at Arizona State.

Jim Jackson joins Wolf and Luke to discuss how the Phoenix Suns have played this season so far, how surprising the Phoenix Suns have been this season, and what he saw the first time that the Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder played each other.

Wolf and Mitch Vareldzis react to Devin Booker being questionable for the Phoenix Suns' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and discuss what the offensive gameplan should be for the Arizona Cardinals against the Houston Texans.

Kevin Ray joins Wolf and Luke for Suns Gameday with K-Ray to discuss how the Phoenix Suns have played without Devin Booker, the Suns' NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and who the best teams in the western conference are.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to win the NBA Finals, but who are the next-best teams with a chance to win the championship? Wes Goldberg and Matt Moore take stock of the NBA a quarter of the way through the season with their championship tiers. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

Join Robert Horry and the gang as they discuss the hot topics in sports this week: Notre Dame's controversial exclusion from the College Football Playoff, debates over mid-season retirements in the NFL and NBA, and the rise of NBA's young stars like Jalen Johnson. The team also honors Wade Millard for his incredible work in the community and plays a fun game called 'Take Your Ball and Go Home.'    00:00 Introduction and Holiday Season Setup  00:49 Disappointment with Alabama's Performance 01:51 Debate on College Football Rankings  04:19 Notre Dame's Independence and Future  08:21 College Football Playoff Scenarios  25:38 LeBron's Streak and Media Reaction  30:36 OKC Thunder's Dominance  31:25 Eastern Conference Standings  32:26 Kuminga's Situation with Kerr  35:55 Luka Dončić's Family and James Harden's Milestone  39:42 Clippers' Struggles and Ty Lue's Challenges  41:32 Jalen Johnson's Rising Performance  48:59 Big Shot of the Week 51:04 Game Time: Take Your Ball and Go Home

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh discuss last week's bizarre and pandering World Cup draw with The Athletic's Adam Crafton. Next, the team talks about the obviously controversial College Football playoff rankings, and finally the latest in an antitrust trial that involves NASCAR and Michael Jordan.  On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the gang talks about the Oklahoma City Thunder's potentially historic rise to the top  Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. Read Jordan Bianchi's explainer for The Athletic on the upcoming week in the NASCAR antitrust trial. Why Notre Dame will probably be back in the College Football Playoff next year. Adam Crafton in The Athletic on FIFA's long courtship of Donald Trump: You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh discuss last week's bizarre and pandering World Cup draw with The Athletic's Adam Crafton. Next, the team talks about the obviously controversial College Football playoff rankings, and finally the latest in an antitrust trial that involves NASCAR and Michael Jordan.  On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the gang talks about the Oklahoma City Thunder's potentially historic rise to the top  Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. Read Jordan Bianchi's explainer for The Athletic on the upcoming week in the NASCAR antitrust trial. Why Notre Dame will probably be back in the College Football Playoff next year. Adam Crafton in The Athletic on FIFA's long courtship of Donald Trump: You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh discuss last week's bizarre and pandering World Cup draw with The Athletic's Adam Crafton. Next, the team talks about the obviously controversial College Football playoff rankings, and finally the latest in an antitrust trial that involves NASCAR and Michael Jordan.  On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the gang talks about the Oklahoma City Thunder's potentially historic rise to the top  Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. Read Jordan Bianchi's explainer for The Athletic on the upcoming week in the NASCAR antitrust trial. Why Notre Dame will probably be back in the College Football Playoff next year. Adam Crafton in The Athletic on FIFA's long courtship of Donald Trump: You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh discuss last week's bizarre and pandering World Cup draw with The Athletic's Adam Crafton. Next, the team talks about the obviously controversial College Football playoff rankings, and finally the latest in an antitrust trial that involves NASCAR and Michael Jordan.  On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the gang talks about the Oklahoma City Thunder's potentially historic rise to the top  Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. Read Jordan Bianchi's explainer for The Athletic on the upcoming week in the NASCAR antitrust trial. Why Notre Dame will probably be back in the College Football Playoff next year. Adam Crafton in The Athletic on FIFA's long courtship of Donald Trump: You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Kick off the show with a deep dive into the College Football Playoff shake-up, breaking down which teams made the biggest statements, who's peaking at the right time, who might be overrated, and which matchup has the highest upset potential. Discuss key storylines—elite defenses vs explosive offenses, Heisman-level QB performances, coaching advantages, and the playoff paths that could reshape the national championship conversation.Seamlessly pivot into the NBA to talk about the Oklahoma City Thunder, currently sitting at (+900 / 20-1) to win the title. Debate whether this squad can realistically push for 74 wins and break the all-time record, covering their young core, SGA's MVP-level play, Chet's defensive impact, depth, schedule difficulty, injury concerns, and how much room this team has left to level up. Explore whether the oddsmakers are sleeping on OKC or if the hype is getting ahead of reality.Close the show with your Week 14 NFL Picks, moving game-by-game through the most important matchups. Dive into must-win situations, playoff bubble teams trying to survive, star performances that could swing spreads, trap games, injury updates, fantasy implications, and which underdogs might shock the league this week. Cap it off with your lock of the week, upset of the week, and a bold prediction to send listeners off fired up for the weekend.

We review this week's hot QB picks, and it's getting suspicious—is Brad actually reading Vince's mind to figure out who he thinks is hot? We talk about the wild parity in the NFL and why nobody knows who is actually good. In the NBA, we ask the big question: Is there a single team that can actually beat the OKC Thunder? Plus, Brad gives us his recap of the immersive Masquerade.

Jason Smith & Mike Harmon discuss the recent hype surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder amidst the start of this NBA season and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk college football, the NFL and the OKC Thunder with Mark Rodgers from WWLS The Sports Animal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we welcome back Cepeda Cheeks! We check out the trailer for “Corey Feldman Versus the World,” and get into the wildest moments of his career. Then, it's the lasting positive impacts of stand-up comedy, and whether or not camping is cool. Plus, the Beatles vs the Isley brothers, and Oklahoma's newfound attention thanks to the OKC Thunder.

No J. Kyle Mann today, but Justin and Rob are joined by Chris Ryan for another edition of Name That Take! First, however, the guys discuss the news that recently broke about Chris Paul being sent home by the Clippers. They share their thoughts about the decision and what's next for Paul in his final season. Then they play Name that Take!, where Rob and Chris are tasked with guessing Justin's take about a certain team or player in as few hints as possible. (00:00) Intro(01:54) Chris Paul news(14:13) Boston Celtics(29:28) Giannis Antetokounmpo(47:56) Oklahoma City Thunder(58:31) Chicago Bulls Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyGuest: Chris RyanProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, Victoria Valencia, and Jon JonesThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drew and Roth are joined by Peter Brannen, author of The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything: How Carbon Dioxide Made Our World to talk about CO2's role in our lives, past and present. Should CO2's image be rehabbed? Then, they talk about the NBA–with the OKC Thunder at 21-1, how screwed is the rest of the league? Finally, they open up the funbag to answer real questions from listeners, like are string cheese and mozzarella sticks the same?Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked AboutDeep sea alkaline hydrothermal ventsEarth's previous science fiction worldsThe Monster energy drink geological layerThe Celtics Abu Dhabi connectionJust passin' through guysBest celebrity + sandwich experienceSponsors- Mint Mobile, where you can get 50% off all Unlimited plans- Raycon, where you can get 20% offCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Brandon Grugle- Editor: Mischa Stanton- Production Services & Ads: Multitude Podcasts- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the latest between Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers after Paul was sent home Wednesday morning. What teams are the best fit for the unexpected free agent? Then, has Giannis played his last game with the Bucks? The pair discusses reports that Giannis and his agent have been in conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about his future with the organization. The duo breaks down various trade scenarios across the league, including whether the Oklahoma City Thunder would be willing to make a move for the two-time NBA MVP.Later, Tate Frazier joins for this week's Draft Class, including Koa Peat's impact on Arizona, why Milan Momcilovic is a player to watch and what to expect from Duke vs. Michigan on Saturday.(0:31) Clippers send Chris Paul home(16:56) What's wrong with the Cavs?(23:50) Giannis trade speculation(31:40) Giannis to the Knicks?(33:44) Giannis to the Warriors?(37:22) Giannis to the Lakers?(41:43) Giannis to the Spurs?(47:24) Giannis to the Rockets?(56:01) Giannis to the Thunder?(1:02:55) Will Giannis ever play for the Bucks again?(1:08:20) Draft Class with Tate Frazier

In this episode, Robert 'Big Shot Bob' Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners delve into the latest NBA stories, including Chris Paul's controversial exit from the Clippers and Giannis Antetokounmpo's scoring ambitions. The crew also breaks down last week's college football picks and discusses key matchups for the upcoming championship games. They revisit some memorable late-career championship wins, and finish with heartwarming story of the Big Shot of the Week.   00:00 Introduction and Show Setup 01:18 NBA Championship Game Talk 02:54 Chris Paul and Clippers Drama 14:07 Lakers' Performance and Challenges 25:31 OKC Thunder's Success and Future 35:53 Debating Player Trades and Values 36:50 Giannis' Scoring Aspirations 38:32 Longevity and Health in NBA Records 43:02 College Football Drama and Predictions 58:26 Big Shot of the Week: Acts of Kindness 01:00:24 Game Time: Late Career Championship Wins 01:04:35 Wrapping Up and Holiday Plans

Keyonte George had a performance so rough that even the backboard filed emotional distress. Juju Gotti & Trysta Krick break down the carnage possession by possession and ask: Is this the worst game of his career… or just the beginning of the Jazz Pain Cycle? Then they pivot to the OKC Thunder, who may or may not be trolling the entire NBA by being this good, this young, and this annoying to guard. And of course, the latest chaos: Is Anthony Davis getting traded to the Mavericks? Does Dallas really want AD's yearly “mystery injury side quest”? Juju & Trysta take it all on with their signature mix of hoops knowledge and certified foolishness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices