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Five first-round picks. A $30 million fine. Steve Ballmer suspended for a year. The NBA came down hard on the Clippers over the Kawhi Leonard cap-circumvention scandal — but Ric Bucher explains why calling it a franchise “death penalty” would be a mistake. The Timberwolves survived a remarkably similar punishment and actually got better.Plus: Jonathan Kuminga bets on himself in Minnesota despite an NBA market that keeps questioning his value, and Peyton Watson tells a revealing Michael Malone story that helps explain why Denver eventually moved on from its championship coach.#NBA #Clippers #KawhiLeonard #SteveBallmer #JonathanKuminga #Timberwolves #MichaelMalone #Nuggets #OnTheBall #RicBucher00:00 — Why offseason conditioning can be misleading 02:57 — Clippers hammered over Kawhi cap circumvention 05:21 — Kawhi, Ballmer and who deserves the blame 06:33 — Five lost picks — severe, but no “death penalty” 08:54 — Ballmer's fine, appeal and Clippers' future 10:10 — Jonathan Kuminga bets on himself in Minnesota 14:14 — Why Kuminga's next payday is far from guaranteed 17:00 — The Jalen Brunson lesson Kuminga should follow 19:00 — Why Portland might've been a better fit 22:22 — Peyton Watson's revealing Michael Malone story 24:29 — What Malone's confrontation says about his coaching 26:02 — Did Malone maximize Denver's potential? 27:00 — Wrap-upSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1st hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they look ahead to the beginning of both football seasons and talk about Kroenke’s big purchase yesterday. They hear what new Nuggets bad guy Peyton Watson had to say about his injury in the last playoffs. Was he the problem or is it yet another issue the the Nuggets’ training staff? The offseason of Bo slander continues, ESPN left him off their own Top 100 list, and Mike explains why he loves it. The guys wrap up the first hour on the text line responding to takes about the backup QB, Lamar Jackson, and Peyton Watson.  

In the 3rd hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike vents about the Kroenke’s spending billions to buy LA’s little brother team instead of spending a fraction of that to keep Peyton Watson. Fox Sports’ Lead College Football Analyst, Joel Klatt, hops on the line to talk about the current eligibility crisis in college football, the Broncos’ offense, and his expectations for CU this year. They unpack their guest spot with Joel Klatt, talking about the dynamic between Bo, Sean Payton, and Davis Webb. The Morning Crew wrap up the third hour hearing Peyton Watson tell his side of the story of why he sat out the playoffs.  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the news of the day: the NBA handing down its punishment to the Clippers for their Kawhi Leonard scandal. Is stripping the organization of 5 first-round picks and a $30 million fine too harsh? Is this good news from a Nuggets perspective? Dan Jacobs joins the show live after sitting in on Shilo Sanders' trial today. Dan tells us about Shilo getting "got" a few times in court today by the opposition's lawyer and even his own lawyer. Will the judge in the case believe Shilo over his opponent and a few witnesses? We react to Peyton Watson and Michael Porter Jr.'s comments on Watson's restricted free agency, missing the playoffs with an injury, and more. How do the guys feel about Watson sitting out of games with a potential big payday coming? Is there a trust issue between Nuggets players and their training staff? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to recap the day in Denver sports. 

Central Division shakeup: Can the Indiana Pacers leap from last to contenders with Tyrese Haliburton's return and Ivica Zubac anchoring the paint? The Detroit Pistons seek to defend their East crown behind Cade Cunningham, while the Cleveland Cavaliers gamble on the high-upside fit of Peyton Watson in a star-studded starting five. Chicago Bulls' rookie Caleb Wilson ignites excitement, and the retooled Milwaukee Bucks pin hopes on Tyler Herro and Kel'el Ware after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo. Host Wes Goldberg and Bryce Simon break down major offseason moves, surprising depth chart decisions, and roster questions defining each Central Division squad. Key debates spotlight Ausar Thompson's evolving offensive game, the risks of John Collins' fit in Detroit, and why depth versus top-tier talent could decide the division. Who's poised for a breakout, and which teams actually got better? Don't miss this comprehensive preview of the NBA's most unpredictable division. 00:00 Division preview series kickoff 08:29 Evaluating Tobias Harris vs. John Collins 12:35 Discussing team spacing issues 16:54 Eastern Conference team strategies 24:43 Discussing team dynamics with Siakam 29:10 Norm Powell signing impact 34:11 Excited for the Milwaukee team 41:09 Caleb Wilson drafted to Bulls 56:21 Eastern Conference playoff potential 01:00:28 Potential impact of star injuries 01:06:00 Discussion on Ausar Thompson's Potential RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealGM 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.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Kroenke Sports and Entertainment purchasing the Los Angeles Angels and why the Nuggets had to shed salary by not paying Peyton Watson, but can afford to buy a baseball team. Zach and Phil break down Sean Payton as he is on the brink of history this season with the Broncos. Will Payton finish this season in the top-10 for all-time NFL coaching wins? If he coaches throughout his recent contract extension, where could he rank among the best coaches of all time? We preview the Colorado and Georgia Tech season opener this Thursday. Will CU be able to run the ball this season in a way they haven't been able to under Deion Sanders? We pivot to CSU as they open up the season hosting Wyoming in the "Border War". 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Avalanche and failing to meet expectations last postseason. We pivot to the Broncos and break down the cuts they made over the weekend. What do the guys make of the Broncos cutting Justin Joly and Red Murdock? Could Joly have been the Broncos' tight end of the future if he didn't burn bridges in the building? Should Jaleel McLaughlin have made the final roster over Tyler Badie? Today's "Three Count" features Peyton Watson's comments on Michael Porter Jr's podcast following his absence in the playoffs, reacting to Week 0 in college football, and reacting to how empty USC's stadium was when hosting San Jose State. With the Broncos being one of the oldest teams in the NFL, we debate if there is an added level of urgency to win a Super Bowl now. 

0:00 - George Paton spoke last night after all the roster cuts. He was asked if the TE room showed him enough during the preseason, or if he needs to see more.Also, as of right now, the Broncos kept all 3 QBs on their roster. Brett thinks this is pointless. You really only need 1 backup, because if Bo gets hurt again (god forbid), you're screwed no matter who's backing him up.15:45 - Peyton Watson went on MPJ's podcast and shared his side of the story. He said he felt pressure last season to return from a hamstring injury that wasn't fully healed.Also, some people are mad about Cale Makar's monster contract extension because of the price tag. It's the most expensive contract in NHL history. When you have a player of Cale's caliber, you pay the man. It's that simple.33:07 - Oh, by the way...can Hollywood have an original thought? Or are we just gonna get infinite remakes/reboots of the same stuff forever?Oh, by the way...as far as we're concerned, Cole Carrigg can flip off as many Braves fans as he wants.Oh, by the way...Geoff Schwartz responded to Sean Payton's Twitter "clap back," as the youths would say. 

00:00 More on the Broncos roster.13:55 Jeff Legwold joins the show.30:20 Peyton Watson comments on his hamstring injury.

John is back from some time off and it's time to get his thoughts on all the major news of the last month. The Nuggets/Cavs Peyton Watson trade, Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin to the Pels, Klay Thompson to Miami, and the Dillon Brooks and Naji Marshall extensions. 0:19 Peyton Watson sign-and-trade: Denver's decision and future options 13:45 Cleveland's side of the Peyton Watson trade 19:27 Charlotte adds Dennis Schröder 20:12 Nuggets add DeMar DeRozan 24:05 Jonathan Kuminga to Minnesota 33:15 Pelicans add Bennedict Mathurin 41:41 Klay Thompson and the new-look Miami Heat 47:03 Dylan Brooks and Naji Marshall extensions; NBA spending trends 52:09 Zaccharie Risacher's outlook in Dallas Join Dunc'd On Prime!Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The FedEx Cup reaches its finish line, college football is officially back on the radar, Cleveland makes another major NBA move, and our NFL division-preview series heads out West. BMW Championship Recap We look back at the second leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs from Bellerive Country Club, breaking down the biggest performances, defining moments, and the players who did enough to earn one of just 30 spots in the season-ending TOUR Championship. TOUR Championship Preview The PGA TOUR season comes down to one final event at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. We preview the 30-player field, discuss the biggest championship storylines and players to watch, and make our picks for who will close the season by capturing the FedEx Cup. Peyton Watson Traded to Cleveland We react to the Cavaliers acquiring Peyton Watson from Denver in a sign-and-trade and committing to the 23-year-old wing on a four-year, $88 million deal. We discuss how Watson fits alongside Cleveland's current core, what the Cavaliers are trying to build, and whether the price was worth it after his breakout season with the Nuggets. 2026 College Football AP Preseason Top 25 College football season is almost here, and the first AP Top 25 gives us plenty to debate. Ohio State opens at No. 1, with Oregon at No.2, while Georgia, Notre Dame, and Texas round out the top five. We discuss the teams ranked too high, teams ranked too low, our biggest surprises, and which programs have the most to prove when the games begin. NFC West Preview Our NFL division previews continue with the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. We break down each roster, the biggest questions entering the season, key players to watch, and our predicted order of finish in what could once again be one of football's deepest divisions. Thanks for listening to Fired Up! Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for new episodes, video clips, previews, and show announcements.

Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes have found their own Pepe Silvia: Guggenheim Partners. We take you back to the first domino that led to Peyton Watson's sign and trade to Cleveland and induct James Harden into the $500 Mil club. Truth Teller Henry Abbott of ⁠TrueHoop⁠ and author of ⁠Ballistic⁠ is fed up with the NBA PR machine and urges you not to take the NBA at their word. The league's response to the Terry Rozier and Tim Donaghy scandals gives us insight into their current PR playbook. Are NBA investigations designed to find the truth or protect the league's brand? Plus the rise of private equity, ultra-wealthy ownership groups and teams as tradable assets is reshaping the future of the sport. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Golden State Warriors signed Brandon Williams and Georges Niang in free agency. On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Monte Poole, and Dalton Johnson break down the Warriors' new additions as Golden State's roster rounds out to 15. Then, the trio looks around the NBA at other recent moves and how they impact the wild Western Conference, before answering some fan mailbag questions. (02:30) - The Warriors sign Brandon Williams and Georges Niang in free agency (03:30) - Brandon Williams went off against the Warriors last season (07:30) - What will Williams' role in Golden State look like? (10:00) - Can Williams bring something the Warriors don't have? (12:00) - How will Williams hold up on defense? (13:00) - What are the Warriors getting with Niang? (19:15) - Other recent NBA moves (19:30) - Klay Thompson is taking his talents (and boat) to South Beach after signing with the Miami Heat (24:00) - After LeBron James decided not to go home to Cleveland, the Cavaliers gave James Harden a big three-year extension and traded for Peyton Watson (26:30) - How the Denver Nuggets trading Watson to the Cavs and signing DeMar DeRozan impacts the Warriors and the Western Conference (31:00) - Is the Eastern Conference stronger than the West? (37:00) - Dubs Talk mailbag (37:15) - Where does Will Richard factor into this upcoming season? (41:30) - Bonta, Monte, and Dalton's thoughts on Williams and Niang's fit with the Warriors? (46:30) - Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski making a leap this season also could be counted as an addition that is not being talked about Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 1st hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Scrappy Will Petersen fills in for Mike this morning as the guys tell us about their parking mishaps. They look at Peyton Watson’s goodbye letter to the Nuggets... and the comment section ripping him. Does he deserve the hate? Vance Joseph was not happy with his defense after a poor performance against Green Bay and he took a moment yesterday to call them out. Will and Stoke end the first hour talking about Jaylen Waddle’s Mile High debut.  

In the 3rd hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they sort out some Manning trivia and reminisce about Super Bowl 46 before they go in-depth on the Broncos’ defense. Did the Packers just preview the rest of the season for the defense? Are they truly worried about VJ’s squad? They look ahead to a couple of college football butt-whooping's coming up this weekend. They break down Bo’s performance in his preseason debut between the one play Davis Webb would like back and his footwork. They discuss the thank-you letter Peyton Watson penned to end the third hour.  

While the Celtic roster is set for the start of the season, Eastern contenders continue to raid Western Conference teams for legitimate talent. Cap and Guillermo discuss the Heat's addition of Klay Thompson and Cleveland's surprise Peyton Watson move. Have these teams leapfrogged Boston? Plus, the WNBA continues to give Enes Freedom Kanter a platform...why not just end this? #DifferentHere #Celtics #WNBA #JaysonTatum #JoeMazzulla #DerrickWhite #Cavs #Nuggets #BaylorScheierman #LukaGarza Check out the latest Celtics coverage from our partners at SportSpyder: The Latest Boston Celtics News | SportSpyder

0:00 - What does Sean Payton hate most in a QB? Turnovers. Giving the ball away. You what Bo Nix didn't do last year very much? Give the ball away.18:12 - Peyton Watson published a teary-eyed goodbye to Nuggets Nation on social media yesterday. He thanked a bunch of people, including the fans. But there's one notable person he didn't mention. Should we read the tea leaves here? Or are we making something out of nothing?32:50 - Oh, by the way...The Rockies are in serious danger of losing 100 games AGAIN. Mission 63 is teetering precariously after their recent losing streak.Oh, by the way...the Falcons QB situation has gone from bad to worse to impossibly bad.Oh, by the way...a German politican has a radical idea to strengthen the bond between the government and the public. But he's trying to bring everyone a little too close for comfort. Lots to undress here...

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck take a look at Broncos potential first-time Pro Bowlers this season. Does Jaylen Waddle or Bo Nix have a better shot at making the Pro Bowl for the first time? Could this be a career year for Nix? After the loss to the Packers, should there be concerns with the Broncos depth? Plus, the guys discuss Peyton Watson not coming back from his hamstring to play in the playoffs for the Nuggets. Would you want a guy back who listens to his agency rather than coming back to help his teammates? More talk about the Nuggets newest signing, DeMar DeRozan. Check out a LOADED Wednesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric and Troy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 269, Aug. 25, 2026: On this episode we discuss Deshaun Watson For Week 1, Pros Back to College, Peyton Watson to Cavs, College Conference Bets, Haunting MLB Trades & More 

It's Big Shot Bob's birthday, and the fellas are treating themselves to a full plate of NBA offseason news before diving into some early football talk. Robert Horry turns 56 and gets the royal treatment from Rob and Harp right out of the gate, then the crew steps around the Enes Kanter WNBA drama entirely (on purpose) and gets into real basketball: the Wemby-Jokic showdown at the FIBA World Cup, James Harden's new deal pushing him toward the $500 million club, and whether a ring even matters at this point in his career.   From there it's a run through NBA free agency - Klay Thompson heading to Miami and immediately getting into it with people on Instagram, DeMar DeRozan's veteran-minimum move to Denver, and the five-team trade that sent Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Dennis Schroder to yet another team. Rob and Harp also break down ESPN's early East and West power rankings and argue about where Houston, Denver and the Hawks really stand heading into the season.   Football gets its turn too. Deshaun Watson is Cleveland's Week 1 starter, but he's not exactly getting a warm welcome from Browns fans - the guys dig into why, and Robert shares what it's like handling a hostile crowd as a pro. There's also a wild new ruling letting former NFL players return to college football, a debate the guys can't fully agree on, plus a Big Shot of the Week that'll actually make you feel good about people. They close it out old school with a Shootaround battle covering birds, cities, banners and number one picks.   00:00  Rob Horry's 56th Birthday Kickoff 03:12  Addressing (and Skipping) the Enes Kanter Talk 04:38  FIBA World Cup: Wemby vs. Jokic 08:52  James Harden's New Deal & the $500M Club 16:02  Klay Thompson Signs With the Miami Heat 20:15  Nuggets Sign DeMar DeRozan 21:40  Five-Team Trade: Peyton Watson to Cleveland 24:35  ESPN's Early Western Conference Power Rankings 27:03  ESPN's Early Eastern Conference Power Rankings 32:08  Deshaun Watson Named Browns QB1 39:20  New Ruling Lets NFL Players Return to College Ball 45:02  Week Zero Picks: North Carolina vs. TCU 47:35  Big Shot of the Week: Rebuilding a Stolen Bakery Stand 48:33  Shootaround: Teams Not Named After a City 50:35  Shootaround: National Champs of the Last 25 Years 53:03  Shootaround: Teams Named After Birds 54:35  Shootaround: Franchises With Multiple Championships 57:22  Shootaround Finale & Birthday Sign-Off

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00:00 College football notes, Rich Paul on Peyton Watson.11:55 Jeff Legwold joins the show.29:05 Larry Walker and Avs alumni big weekend.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to the Broncos getting humbled on Friday night in a 33-13 loss to the Packers. Was this loss good for the Broncos and will reinvigorate the defense for the regular season? Zach and Phil continue to break down the Broncos' second preseason game. We analyze the positives, including Bo Nix being back and looking great in his 2026 debut. What did the guys make of Nix hitting Jaylen Waddle on a big pickup on third down? Are we seeing a more poised Nix as he enters his third season? Is there cause for concern for the Broncos' defensive struggles? How long will Riley Moss be sidelined with the injury he suffered during the game? Phil chalks up the poor performance to all the zone defense the Broncos ran. Are Que Robinson and Tyler Onyedim proving they are ready to contribute? Did we get confirmation that Peyton Watson purposely sat out of the playoffs to preserve a high payday coming in restricted free agency? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos after their second preseason game on Friday. How will Riley Moss's apparent injury impact KAD and Jahdae Barron? What do the guys make of Pat Bryant and Evan Engram's quiet performances on Friday? Are we seeing more trends towards Engram not having a bounce-back season? Phil shares what he saw or didn't see in the Broncos' run game on Friday. Do the Broncos still have a problem with not featuring the run game enough? Should JK Dobbins have played after also missing the first preseason game? Did we get confirmation that Peyton Watson purposely sat out of the playoffs to preserve a high payday coming in restricted free agency? Do the guys blame Watson for prioritizing his free agency over his team's championship hopes? We wrap up the show recapping the day in Denver sports. 

0:00 - The Broncos lost to the Packers 33-13 at Mile High in Preseason Game #2. Again, it's preseason. The final score doesn't matter. You know what DOES matter? How good Bo Nix and the 1s looked in the first two drives of the game.16:10 - Rich Paul has a podcast with Max Kellerman, because of COURSE he does, and he spoke about the Peyton Watson situation recently. Lots of Nuggets fans think Paul gave us the "smoking gun" we've all been looking for, but Brett doesn't agree.32:44 - Deshaun Watson took the field in Cleveland for the first time since he tore his Achilles and got booed by his own fans. He addressed the media after Cleveland's preseason game and...just said a BUNCH of wrong things. He clearly doesn't want to be there. The fans CLEARLY don't want him there. Congrats, Sheduer. YOU are the Cleveland Browns starting QB. There's NO WAY Watson gets the gig.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Cavs from during the past week by The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys discuss the addition of Peyton Watson, and whether Watson changes this team's overall outlook. Plus, thoughts on James Harden's new three-year, $90 million extension.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about actual Clipper moves in the midst of the Kawhi Aspiration saga STILL not being done. Bradley Beal returns to the Clippers and Max Strus was brought in as part of the Peyton Watson deal that sadly landed Watson on a team that's not the Clippers. What do the guys think about this jumble on players at the guard on wing on this squad? What moves are left? When will Kawhi be gone?

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Cavs from during the past week by The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys discuss the addition of Peyton Watson, and whether Watson changes this team's overall outlook. Plus, thoughts on James Harden's new three-year, $90 million extension.

Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The guys break down the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade to Cleveland and what it could mean for the future of the Denver Nuggets. They also discuss Klay Thompson heading to Miami and what the move means for the Heat. And then things get competitive as the fellas go head-to-head in a $15 NBA Challenge, who built the better starting lineup?

Mikey McNuggets (Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show) joins the show to discuss the recent acquisition of Peyton Watson, what Max Strus meant to the Cavs, and the patience of James Harden.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Cavs from during the past week by The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys discuss the addition of Peyton Watson, and whether Watson changes this team's overall outlook. Plus, thoughts on James Harden's new three-year, $90 million extension.

Nate and Danny can finally sum up the offseasons for the Nuggets and Cavs, improbably through a trade with each other! We put the Peyton Watson deal into context for both teams and give them offseason grades, while also discussing DeMar DeRozan to the Nuggets. We also break down Klay Thompson's fit in Miami and whether they should have prioritized him over DeRozan or Bradley Beal. 0:00 Denver Nuggets offseason grade — Peyton Watson sign-and-trade, DeMar DeRozan signing, Nikola Jokić's future 32:29 Cleveland Cavaliers offseason grade — James Harden contract, Peyton Watson acquisition 46:46 Klay Thompson to the Miami Heat 51:11 LA Clippers' side of the Peyton Watson trade and Max Strus acquisition 53:48 Minnesota Timberwolves ownership sale 57:37 Lakers ownership update 59:36 Jalen Duren–Detroit Pistons contract negotiations Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

in this episode pablo and joestar break down peyton watson getting traded, what the demar derozan signing means for the despicable chuggets, and some phoebe bridgers talk toopatreon.com/stateoftheleagueTIMESTAMPS:00:00 INTRO37:00 PEYTON WATSON TALK

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Dave McMenamin to break down the multiteam trade between the Cavs, Nuggets and Clippers highlighted by Cleveland getting Peyton Watson, Max Strus going to LA and Denver getting picks. The guys discuss what this means for each team in the deal including reaction to James Harden's extension. Next, the guys tackle all of the drama surrounding the Lakers' ownership from Jeanie Buss to Mark Walters. Finally, how will this impact the current team and Luka Doncic's future in LA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze the newly five-team trade centered around Nuggets forward Peyton Watson heading to the Cavaliers and Max Strus heading to the Clippers. They once again check the temperature with the Cavaliers while digging into what this move means for the Nuggets. On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their takeaways from Thursday's star-studded showdown between the Fever and Wings, salute the awesome WNBA career of Nneka Ogwumike, and highlight Angel Reese's week. Then, they're joined by the great Sarah Kustok (WNBA on NBC/Peacock, YES Network and more) to bounce around the league. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the awesomeness of the Lynx, the half-court questions surrounding the Valkyries, where things stand with the MVP race and much more. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:09 -- Peyton Watson trade thoughts 32:02 -- Fever-Wings 45:14 -- Salute to Nneka Ogwumike 50:55 -- Salute to Angel Reese 53:09 -- Sarah Kustok joins the show!   Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn hops on for an emergency episode to react to the addition of DeMar DeRozan as a SIXTH MAN to replace Peyton Watson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ric Bucher opens this episode of On The Ball by addressing the backlash to his recent WNBA commentary — including criticism from former ESPN colleague Jemele Hill — and explains why he believes social-media outrage routinely turns nuanced arguments into something they were never intended to be.Then comes the bigger NBA issue: Are teams still being constructed primarily to win championships?The four-team trade sending Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets to the Cleveland Cavaliers is the latest example of why Ric believes instant NBA trade grades are nearly worthless. Denver didn't lose Watson because it suddenly decided he wasn't worth keeping. His new contract would've pushed the Nuggets' luxury-tax bill from roughly $68 million to more than $220 million. The real mistake, Ric argues, came years earlier, when organizational dysfunction between former coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth squandered precious seasons of Nikola Jokic's prime.Ric applies the same long-term test to the Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade, the Clippers' acquisition of Max Strus, and other moves increasingly dictated by the NBA's punitive second apron. The result? Instead of asking how Denver can put another championship roster around Jokic, fans are left discussing tax bills, cap sheets and whether Jokic eventually needs to leave.But the money isn't the only thing changing the league. Ric examines the transformation of NBA ownership from locally rooted businessmen who viewed players as employees into globally connected billionaires who may see franchise ownership as membership in an exclusive social club — with superstar players becoming prized relationships as much as prized employees. That shift, he argues, has changed the balance of power among owners, stars, agents and even the reporters who cover them.Has the modern NBA become better at creating billionaires than creating champions?00:00 — Welcome to On The Ball01:15 — Why Ric changed the show's introduction02:20 — Responding to the backlash over the WNBA episode03:13 — Jemele Hill's criticism and what Ric actually said04:49 — The question about WNBA broadcast diversity05:15 — Lynx-Valkyries and the problem with “safe” commentary07:15 — Transgender athletes and what Ric says his argument actually was09:01 — Men's scout teams, women's basketball and competitive advantage10:12 — Peyton Watson traded: why Denver's return isn't the real story11:32 — Why Ric says NBA trade grades are “worthless”12:16 — Why Denver couldn't afford Watson's $88 million deal13:00 — The real Nuggets failure: Malone, Booth and wasted Jokic years14:15 — How close Denver may have been to more championships15:08 — Why Jokic's best championship window may already have been squandered15:52 — Cleveland's tax savings and the contradiction in grading the trade16:45 — Denver's real grade: wasting two prime Jokic seasons16:59 — Jalen Brown to Philadelphia: why that trade can't be graded yet18:19 — Boston's squandered opportunities with Brown and Tatum18:41 — Clippers get Max Strus — but what's their actual plan?19:57 — Giannis, Jokic, Steph and the Clippers' possible 2027 strategy20:25 — The NBA's second apron is changing the purpose of trades21:00 — Denver's “yard sale” and why Jokic departure talk is inevitable21:51 — Jalen Brunson's sacrifice vs. what Jokic may eventually face22:43 — How a new generation of NBA owners changed the league23:37 — Are NBA teams becoming billionaire status symbols?24:07 — From employees to “wingmen”: how owners now view superstars25:03 — Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard and modern owner-player relationships25:28 — How agents and NBA newsbreakers became intertwined26:36 — Why losing old-school owners like Jeanie Buss matters27:27 — What disappearing local ownership means for NBA fans27:40 — Closing thoughts#NBA #NikolaJokic #DenverNuggets #PeytonWatson #ClevelandCavaliers #BostonCeltics #JalenBrown #WNBA #JemeleHill #JeanieBuss #Lakers #NBATrades #OnTheBall #RicBucherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1st hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke tells us about his lovely day of golf with PFM and DDI yesterday. They open an Is It Just Me Friday with an excited first-time season ticket holder before hearing what Jokic had to say about the Peyton Watson Treade and celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the Devaughn Vele trade. Stoke plays the role of Nuggets owner to explain why he thinks the Peyton Watson trade isn’t a big deal. The guys wrap up the first hour giving Zach Bye some grief before they run down the list of things they want to see and who they don’t want to see in the Broncos’ second preseason game.  

In the 3rd hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they chop it up about the latest up-and-comers in the Manning QB dynasty before they talk about Jokic’s reaction to the Peyton Watson trade. They lay out what Bo needs to do to satisfy them in his preseason debut. They make fun of mike’s shiny forehead before they discuss the deadline the Avalanche must get Cale Makar’s new deal done. A listener makes an unusual comparison for Jonah Coleman and then Mike tells us about the wild weekend he has ahead of him.  

Rob and Kelvin tell us if Travis Hunter is being short-changed now that the Jacksonville Jaguars have essentially stopped using him as a full-time two-way player. Plus, NBA insider Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson and jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills swings by in-studio to discuss the big Peyton Watson trade to Cleveland, Russell Westbrook’s NBA legacy, the messy sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, and the incredible Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl rings. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates cooked potatoes in this week’s edition of One’s Gotta Go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets sign-and-trade of Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers for two draft picks in the future. Was this the plan Denver set out to fulfill at the beginning of the offseason? Blackburn discusses the trade, the fallout, a rant on being proactive, and if DeMar DeRozan is expected to be the savior for the Nuggets going forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of VSiN PrimeTime, Doug Kezirian and Will Hill discuss the latest MLB games, focusing on the Seattle Mariners' performance and a breaking NBA trade involving Peyton Watson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

En este episodio, hablamos del cambio que envía a Payton Watson a los Cavaliers donde los Nuggets no reciben nada de inmediato y nos vamos a fondo con los Houston Rockets analizando su offseason, hacemos trivia y un draft de ese equipo y mucho más. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

The Cavaliers, Nuggets and Clippers agreed on a trade that will send Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Max Strus to Los Angeles, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Has any team done less to help their superstar than the Nuggets? Myron Medcalf, Co-host of Matt & Myron joins the show…   Myron Medcalf sticks around to defend his waffle take! Plus, calls on teams that have done less to help their superstar than the Nuggets. Vita Vea and the Bucs got a deal done early yesterday evening. Does this make you feel any different about the Bucs and/or about Baker? I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony sifts through the dust settling after the Nuggets salary dumped Peyton Watson and discusses the Lakers' impact on Denver's approach to that situation as well as some of the downstream effects of their decision to trade Watson when they did.

The Peyton Watson trade helps the Lakers in more ways than one, even if they would've loved to land him. Anthony discusses that situation, then dives into an iTunes mailbag that he desperately needed to address. He wraps with a Q&A that touches on some really fun topics, including his stupid Vikings.

Ken and Lima evaluate the potential impact of Peyton Watson on the Cleveland Cavaliers and his comparison to OG Anunoby. They discuss the 'LeBron hangover' in Cleveland and rank the Cavaliers within an increasingly competitive Eastern Conference. The conversation also explores the spending habits of NBA owners like Dan Gilbert and Stan Kroenke. 01:38 - Peyton Watson Potential 07:16 - NBA Ownership Comparisons 11:01 - Eastern Conference Hierarchy

Ken and Anthony discuss the Cleveland Guardians' inability to produce runs and the resulting fan frustration with manager Steven Vogt. They examine the Cavaliers' trade for Peyton Watson and debate if Browns fans will boo Deshaun Watson during his upcoming preseason appearance. 02:36 - Guardians Offensive Slump 07:15 - Chase DeLauter Injury Analysis 11:02 - Cleveland Coaching Comparisons 19:55 - Cavs Acquire Peyton Watson 27:45 - Peyton Watson's Role Evolution 36:00 - Deshaun Watson Booing Debate 43:02 - Fan Outrage Over Watson

Mike Gallagher, Drew Dinkmeyer, and Austin Yamada break down today's big multi-team trade, which saw Peyton Watson head to Cleveland and Max Strus head to the Clippers. They look into how much this moves the needle for the Cavs in the East, why Denver would take an unprotected 2031 pick during Jokic's prime years, and how Strus will fit into the Clippers.