Podcasts about Portland Trail Blazers

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes it was a mistake for the Pittsburgh Steelers to give pass rusher TJ Watt a massive contract extension and why he wasn't a fan of the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to bring back injured point guard Damian Lillard for a two-year retirement tour. Later, Professional poker player and sports gambler David Baker swings by to discuss his road to the World Series of Poker, what it took to earn his fourth WSOP bracelet this summer, what led to the controversial decision by WSOP to ban William Kassouf for the rest of the year, which NFL season-long betting contests he plans to enter this season, why he has an early lean on a Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl in 2026, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Panel discuss Damian Lillard's return to Portland.

Episode 233 of Simply The Best Sports Take with Sean Bingham:00:00 Luka's Team: The Future of the Lakers04:18 Michael Jordan's Legacy: Beyond Scoring05:22 LeBron's Farewell: How Should He Exit?In this conversation, Sean Bingham discusses the recent return of Damian Lillard to the Portland Trail Blazers after his stint with the Milwaukee Bucks, emphasizing the personal and family-oriented reasons behind his decision. He contrasts this with the shifting dynamics in the Los Angeles Lakers, particularly regarding LeBron James and Luka Doncic, and speculates on how LeBron should approach the final stages of his career, considering his legacy and the potential for a farewell tour.View & Subscribe on YouTube: @stbsportstake⁩ https://www.youtube.com/@stbsportstakeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stb.sports.takeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stbsportstake/ Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://linktr.ee/stbsportstake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STBSportsTake/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/stbsportstake Why STB Sports Take?Simply The BestbySean Thomas BinghamKeywords:Damian Lillard, LeBron James, NBA, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, NBA Finals, basketball career, championshipCopyright © STB Inc.

Nesta semana, Denis Botana e Danilo Silvestre falam sobre a situação de LeBron James, que parece insatisfeito e não mais a prioridade do Los Angeles Lakers, ao mesmo tempo em que parece que nada vai mudar. Tem solução pra isso? Também vamos falar de Bradley Beal chegando ao LA Clippers depois de ser dispensado do Phoenix Suns e do retorno de Damian Lillard ao Portland Trail Blazers. No KTO Kero Todas Opiniões falamos da percepção que jogadores trazem para si com as decisões que tomam na carreira. No Both Teams Played Hard respondemos perguntas sobre a organizada do Wizards no Mato Grosso do Sul, os times que abordamos ao longo da temporada, a precisão dos times da NBA no Draft, a adaptação de Rick Carlisle, a economia atual da NBA e o ouvinte formado em medicina....NESTE EPISÓDIOIntrodução do Tema - 0:55Carinha do Jabá - 2:35LeBron James - 4:08Damian Lillard - 26:30 KTO Kero Todas Opiniões - 35:49Bradley Beal - 42:22Insider - 53:15 Both Teams Playerd Hard - 1:00:02...|OS PARÇAS DO BOLA PRESA|ASSINE O BOLA PRESA E RECEBA CONTEÚDO EXCLUSIVO São planos de R$14 e R$20 reais e mais de 80 podcasts para apoiadores.O BOLA PRESA É PARCEIRO DA KTO Faça suas apostas na NBA ou em qualquer outro esporte na KTO =) .CAMISETAS INSIDER

The most exciting events for Bay Area sports, What happens first (Kuminga trade, Jennings contract, Buster Posey moves), Dame Lillard signing back with Portland Trailblazers, what this means for free agency, The Warriors are in a sticky situation with Kuminga, are Horford and Melton waiting on Kuminga situation and more!

HOUR 1 The most exciting events for Bay Area sports, What happens first (Kuminga trade, Jennings contract, Buster Posey moves), Dame Lillard signing back with Portland Trailblazers, what this means for free agency,The Warriors are in a sticky situation with Kuminga, are Horford and Melton waiting on Kuminga situation HOUR 2 Bradley Beal and what could have been, veteran minimums and how the Warriors can handle the Kuminga situation, The Phoenix Suns are interested in Kuminga but are not willing to pay asking price, The Kuminga saga continues, the Warriors are doing what anyone can do in this situation, Kuminga and what he can bring offensively, additions of Melton and Horford HOUR 3 The Warriors misreading this situation with Kuminga, digging themselves in a hole, Paul George and what he likes about Kuminga, Kuminga across the league, Steph, Draymond and Jimmy may need another piece, Kevon Looney leaving the Warriors, Looney discussing his role towards the end of Warrior career HOUR 4 Steve Kerr rotations and how it impacted Kevon Looney, Trayce Jackson Davis on minutes, The Warriors, Steve Kerr and their playoff rotations, The Warriors and their future contracts, 49ers, The 49ers deals and training camp (Jajuan Jennings)

The Lakers are beginning to see the end of their summer after another loss today in Las Vegas, 87-78. Tune in as Gerald shares his thoughts on the game, the unfortunate injury for NBA hopeful Darius Bazley, and what the Summer has shown him in regards to any possibilities for the Lakers on this team. Plus, did Bronny's chances for being a rotation player this upcoming season improve with another solid performance? All this and Damian Lillard returns to the Portland Trailblazers. Is it worth it for Portland? Find out our thoughts on the latest Lakers Fast Break podcast!Check out Dodgers baseball on Playback at https://www.playback.tv/thejoesorooxperimentJoe's new game Coreupt is OUT NOW! Wish List it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/23... Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @report_court, Alfred Ezman @alfredezman, and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018 Special Deals today from our friends at #temu today at https://temu.to/m/u1samwbo8cc use code: aca785401 and you might save some $$$ at TEMU! Take a look at the line of Kinhank Mini PC's and retro game machines today at https://www.kinhank-retrogame.com?rs_ref=e8NA2Rm2 for some gaming and computing fun from Kinhank! Don't forget to watch the Lakers games with us LIVE at playback.tv/lakersfastbreak and our newest Lakers Fast Break merchandise site is now up at ⁠http://tinyurl.com/yerbtezk check it out! Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break⁠, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet! The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything. Presented by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakerholics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakersball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pop Culture Cosmos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inside Sports Fantasy Football⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vampires and Vitae⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SynBlades.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube's John Mikaelian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Happy Hoarder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, EmpireJeffTV, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Retro City Games!

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Fast Track: Ireland and MoMo build their dream concert. How much money would it take for you to retire now. Should you get backlash from firing someone like this? Damian Lillard will return to the Portland Trail Blazers, Ireland and MoMo react. Can you see Aaron Donald being an action star? Game of Games and Super Cross Talk with Beto Duran and Kap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jim Rome Show HR 3 - 7/17/25 It's Thursday, which means there's a What's Your Beef segment. Then, Jim reacts to the breaking news that Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trailblazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It might be contingent on a new arena...

Send us a textOn yet another Las Vegas Summer League edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers rallying to get a win versus the Pelicans Tuesday night in Las Vegas to move to 2-1 at Summer League• The performances of Caleb Love, D.J. Carton and Yang Hansen• Hansen picking up the finer points of how to conduct yourself on an NBA court• Good play allowing for good times• The Trail Blazers all but being eliminated from the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League championship (which might be the case by the time you watch/listen)• An interview with Hansen about getting drafted by the Trail Blazers, eating fried chicken at the 2025 NBA Draft, how he's dealing with all the attention he's received in China and the United States, being a "big dummy" around his teammates, his ability to create for others with his passing and being too hard on himself when it comes to turnovers, his relationship with his interpreter, Chris, his favorite food/musician/movie and his overarching goal for his rookie season. 

Join us for an exhilarating episode of The Great Debate Show as we dive into some of the most exciting breaking news in the sports world. First, we discuss the sensational return of Dame Lillard to the Portland Trailblazers, marking a pivotal moment as he signs a three-year, $42 million deal. Dive into the reasons behind his decision to go back to Portland, what it means for his career, and how it impacts the Trailblazers' future roster configuration. Additionally, we dissect T.J. Watt's substantial three-year, $123 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Explore the implications of this deal for both Watt and the Steelers' defense, as well as the varying fan reactions towards this hefty investment. Don't miss out on the excitement and join the conversation! Subscribe for more exhilarating debates and breaking news insights.

On this episode, Mike and Jason focus on teams that could be considered 'Sneaky good' for the upcoming season. They analyze the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic from the Eastern Conference, highlighting their recent roster changes and potential for improvement. The conversation then shifts to the Western Conference, where they evaluate the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers, discussing their prospects for the season and the challenges they face. Throughout the discussion, the hosts emphasize the importance of player health and the continued development of young players like Jalen Johnson, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Victor Wembanyama, and Scoot Henderson in determining each team's success.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team's training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment easier than ever.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Playmaker PlannerPlaymaker Planner is looking for forward thinking program directors and athletic directors...If that's you... Playmaker Planner will lessen your workload while doubling the efficiency, confidence, and ability of your student-athletes over the next 12 months!If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

Send us a textWhat does it really take to build a contender from nothing? In the debut episode of Iconic Seasons, we explore the painful beauty of starting from scratch—from the 1977 Portland Trail Blazers to today's rising Oklahoma City Thunder.Through the lens of Dr. Jack Ramsay's vision, Bill Walton's poetry-in-motion play, and the chemistry that defined a championship, we uncover what makes a team truly iconic—and what tears it apart. Then, we fast-forward to the modern blueprint of hope in OKC, where youth, culture, and vision collide with wealth, ego, and pressure.With clips from the legends and insights into today's stars like SGA, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams, we ask: Is it talent or chemistry that builds a champion? And can a modern small-market team keep the dream alive in today's NBA?Support the showSupport the Pod or Binge the Entire Season Now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1269236/support https://youtube.com/@IconicSeasons Connect on Social https://www.instagram.com/ncaaiconicseasons/

In this episode of Notable Leaders' Radio, I sit down with Andy Crocker, author of The Unconditionals, to explore how five core values, unconditional love, gratitude, integrity, accountability, and endeavor, can transform how we face challenges and build resilience. Andy shares powerful insights and real-life stories that reveal how grounding yourself in these values can help you recover from failure faster, pivot with purpose, and live a life defined by meaning, not perfection. In this episode, you'll learn how to: See failure as a launchpad, not a dead end. When you stop viewing setbacks as defeat, you recover faster and grow wiser, equipped to seize new opportunities with greater clarity and courage. Define success on your own terms. Ditch the societal checklist. Pursuing fulfillment, not perfection, leads to greater joy, authenticity, and personal achievement. Pivot with purpose when life shifts. Unexpected turns are inevitable. A values-based mindset empowers you to adjust course with intention and rediscover meaning, even in the midst of change. Embrace imperfection as a path to progress. Mastery isn't about getting it right the first time—it's about learning, evolving, and moving forward without fear of failure. RESOURCES: Guest Bio: Andy Crocker is an aerospace executive with three decades of experience building high-performance teams and leading ambitious projects, including NASA's Human Landing System. He holds degrees in engineering, humanities, management, and leadership and is an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. This multidisciplinary educational background and diverse career shaped his perspective that led him to write The Unconditionals, in which he reveals the foundational, timeless values that help us unlock the potential for our greatest personal and professional fulfillment. He recently founded Overview Affection, a company that aims to extend the values contained in The Unconditionals to individuals and organizations.   Website/Social Links https://andycrockerbooks.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycrocker/ https://www.facebook.com/andycrockerbooks/  https://www.instagram.com/andycrockerbooks/  BOOKS: The Unconditionals: Five Timeless Values to Live Without Limits and Ignite Your Superpower https://amzn.to/44AptaE   Belinda's Bio: Belinda Pruyne is a renowned Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Keynote Speaker recognized for her ability to transform executives, professionals, and small business owners into highly respected, influential leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, she partners with top-tier organizations, including IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, Discovery Channel, and the Portland Trail Blazers. Recently, she led the redesign of two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is also a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. A thought leader in leadership development, Belinda is the creator and host of the Notable Leaders Radio podcast, where she has conducted 95+ interviews with top executives and business leaders, revealing the untold stories behind their success. Previously, as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, she oversaw a global team of 500 professionals, gaining deep expertise in client services and executive leadership. With 25+ years of experience, Belinda is a trusted advisor to startups, turnarounds, acquisitions, and Fortune 500 companies, delivering strategic, high-impact solutions in today's fast-evolving business landscape. Website: Belindapruyne.com The Values Catalyst: https://belindapruyne.com/vci Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/ 

What does he still need to work on?

We've grabbed some of the best moments of Wednesday's show for our listeners who are a little short on time! - Did we love that all-star game finish or what? - It's Trade Deadline Month Day and we need some relievers! - Husky One series and the return of Softy! - ABCs of the Mariners - Spencer Hawes gives us thoughts on Adam Silver's comments and the future of NBA expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPENCER HAWES joins the show on the heels of Adam Silver's comments yesterday. Was he surprised by anything he heard? Should Blazers fans be nervous? How confident is Spencer that the NBA will return to Seattle and what kind of a timeline does he expect? :30- JOHN FORSLUND (Kraken Hockey Network) joins the show with some exciting Kraken schedule news and more! :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny's thoughts on Summer League

Rotation player? End of bench? Will he have to earn it?

Who are the best ever basketball players to come from the state of Oregon?

Send us a textOn this edition of the Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider, on location in Las Vegas, discusses...• Yang Hansen's Trail Blazers Summer League debut Friday night in a blowout victory versus the Warriors at Thomas & Mack Arena on the campus of UNLV• Not being exactly sure what to expect from Hansen in his first game playing with NBA players• Hansen getting a highlight on the first play of the game• The passing, handle and defense Yang Hansen displayed• The reaction in the arena and the large contingent of media following Hansen in Las Vegas• Being surprised by the quality of Hansen's dribble drives• Portland's front office having cause to feel validated in acquiring Hansen in the first round when no one (publicly) had him getting drafted before the second round

What do you expect?

How creative can teams get?

Send us a textWelcome to Season 3 of Iconic Seasons.This year, we shift from college hardwood to the NBA stage, diving deep into two of the youngest teams ever to shake the league: the 1977 Portland Trail Blazers and the 2024 Oklahoma City Thunder.In this season trailer, we look ahead to a story of belief, chemistry, and basketball beyond expectations. Everyone talked about how young this year's Thunder team was — but no one told us how they really did it. And back in ‘77, Portland stunned the world in their very first playoff run, building a culture that still echoes today.Our first full episode, “The Young and the Fearless,” premieres soon — a deep dive into how the 1977 Blazers built something unforgettable.Support the showSupport the Pod or Binge the Entire Season Now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1269236/support https://youtube.com/@IconicSeasons Connect on Social https://www.instagram.com/ncaaiconicseasons/

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Are they actively shopping him?

Blazers, Jazz, Pelicans, or Suns?

What do you want to see from Yang Hansen?

Eric Michael Garcia (The Independent) joins host Thomas Emerick for some Roundball Rock and the Memorial Day Miracle at the end of Game 2 of the 1999 Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trailblazers.Eric Michael Garcia, Washington Bureau Chief for The Independent (Archive) and author of We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation, came of age in San Antonio as Tim Duncan teamed up with David Robinson and Sean Elliott helped them avoid the fate of many snakebitten teams out west in the '90s.Episode threads on this thriller that finished Spurs 86, Blazers 85:Respect to the Bob Costas-Doug Collins call that day for NBA on NBCSpurs postseason baggage before they ever got over the humpHow Houston's recent titles and Hakeem's shadow loomed large down I-10Mario Elie calling out Tim Duncan, then delivering that inbound to Sean ElliottHow fans saw the Blazers at the time and a reappraisal of a great, deep squad keyed by Rasheed WallaceWhether this was the most defensively adaptive Spurs team ever — and how Greg Popovich adjusted on the flyHow this team sparked Eric's interest in newspapers and journalismWhether Pop could've made a real Senate runTexas public schools in the '90s and early 2000sAnd, of course, where Eric was when Sean Elliott found a way to stay in bounds and launch a dynastyHOSTRotoViz contributor Thomas EmerickGuestEric Michael Garcia, Washington Bureau Chief for The Independent and author of We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation (@EricMGarcia)SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self.Underdog Fantasy – Get a 100% deposit match on your first deposit up to $100 when you sign up at Underdogfantasy.com using this link or the promo code ROTOVIZ.Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase.SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for Remember That Game: Subscribe to the RotoViz Radio on YouTubeDirect message: Bluesky @ThomasEmerick | Twitter @ThomasEmerickEmail: emericktc@gmail.comFollow: Apple and SpotifySubscribe: Remember That Game on YouTube

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers announce their summer league roster and begin holding practices in preparation for their five-game run (at least) in Las Vegas• Assistant coach Ronnie Burrell's thoughts on Yang Hansen's first practices as a Trail Blazer• Yang Hansen deals with a faster pace and overcoming language issues in his first two Las Vegas Summer League practices• Yang Hansen's teammates give their first impressions of playing alongside the rookie center out of China• Portland's summer league games airing locally on KUNP and BlazerVision• The July moratorium is over, meaning teams can now officially agree to free agent contracts and trades • Deandre Ayton and Jabari Walker say their goodbyes

Why is Jerami Grant still a Trail Blazer?

After the Blazers got a hold of Jrue Holiday's medicals, the two 2nd-round picks were removed from the trade

Blazers are marked for 10 more wins than last year at this time

We are fortunate to have Alex Sarama returning to the podcast.Sarama is the author of Transforming Basketball, and the founder of an incredible coaching resource under the same name.Sarama spent the last season as the Director of Player Development for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before that, he worked in different capacities for the London Lions and the Portland Trailblazers.In this episode, we focus on the idea of modern concepts for a double-big lineup.---For more updates on our latest podcast episode and more coaching resources, check out the

We start the show off with some super cross talk with Mason & Ireland. BREAKING NEWS. The Lakers found their bigman. They signed Center Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal. We are reacting all day to the Lakers signing Ayton. GUEST Jason Quick from the Athletic joins the show. He covers a lot with the Portland Trailblazers and gives us insight with Deandre Ayton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 Intro 0:49 Ross is back & starts the show off by giving Bruce & World B a pop quiz! 2:11 Our Top 4 Teams in the Eastern Conference post draft & after the start of free agency 2:21 Cleveland Cavaliers 5:05 New York Knicks 7:50 Orlando Magic 11:21 Bruce has the Detroit Pistons in his fourth & final spot 12:18 World B likes the Indiana Pacers to round out his top 4 14:09 Ross sides with Bruce with the Detroit Pistons 15:32 Biggest winners and/or losers in the Eastern Conference 15:42 Bruce has the Atlanta Hawks as a big winner this offseason 16:31 Bruce's big loser is the Indiana Pacers this summer 17:26 World B also has the Atlanta Hawks as big winners this summer 19:04 World B has the Milwaukee Bucks as his big loser of the offseason 22:04 Ross provides a surprising Eastern Conference team for his big winner of the offseason 23:34 Our Top 4 Teams in the Western Conference post draft & after the start of free agency 23:49 The reigning 2025 NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder 25:26 Houston Rockets 29:10 Bruce has the Minnesota Timberwolves at #3 on his board 29:45 World B has the Denver Nuggets as his third best team out West 31:15 Ross doubles down on the Denver Nuggets 32:54 Bruce touches on the Nuggets & their recent offseason moves 33:46 World B has a hot take selecting the Los Angeles Lakers! 35:04 Ross discusses why the Minnesota Timberwolves round out his Top 4 out West 36:12 Biggest winners and/or losers in the Eastern Conference 36:19 Bruce considers the Memphis Grizzlies big winners this summer 37:13 The Portland Trail Blazers are Bruce's big losers 37:52 World B's winner is the Dallas Mavericks 38:55 The New Orleans Pelicans are tabbed the biggest loser by World B 40:59 Ross's big winner is the newest San Antonio Spur Luke Kornet! 42:08 Bruce provides his final thoughts on what a difference a year makes for his Boston Celtics 44:35 World B provides positive insights on the direction the Charlotte Hornets are going 46:38 Ross gets his turn to provide some optimism on the Milwaukee Bucks next year

Lakers were running out of options for a big

If there are no other moves on the horizon, the Ayton buyout does not make much sense

Malik Beasley at center of gambling investigation; Pistons pause deal talks with free agent, per reportOne of the NBA's top free agents is now the subject of a serious gambling investigation from the U.S. District Attorney's office. Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley faces allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets during the 2023-24 season as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN. One prominent sportsbook reportedly detected unusual betting activity on Beasley props beginning in early 2024. In a Jan. 31, 2024 matchup between the Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers, the odds on Beasley recording less than 2.5 rebounds moved significantly before the game, going from around +120 to -250 after the Under experienced a high amount of action. Beasley recorded six rebounds that night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Malik Beasley at center of gambling investigation; Pistons pause deal talks with free agent, per reportOne of the NBA's top free agents is now the subject of a serious gambling investigation from the U.S. District Attorney's office. Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley faces allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets during the 2023-24 season as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN. One prominent sportsbook reportedly detected unusual betting activity on Beasley props beginning in early 2024. In a Jan. 31, 2024 matchup between the Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers, the odds on Beasley recording less than 2.5 rebounds moved significantly before the game, going from around +120 to -250 after the Under experienced a high amount of action. Beasley recorded six rebounds that night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jared Smith & Rob Brown react to the Portland Trail Blazers buying out DeAndre Ayton. The guys discuss whether or not they think the Lakers will sign Ayton in Free Agency. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller opens the week talking about LeBron James picking up his player option and what’s Rich Paul really trying to say about LeBron's future with the Lakers, is there any impact of Timberwolves F Julius Randle staying with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Portland Trail Blazers are saying adios to former first overall pick DeAndre Ayton + a new edition of the Who Am I Game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Merciless Monday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Coach JB has something to say about the New York Knicks reaching out to DAWN STALEY for their Head Coach Position... Join us as we discuss this plus 7'2" Yang Hansen getting drafted 16th Overall to the Portland Trailblazers, Dwyane Wade's fans being Fed Up with him after he sat down with his son Zaya Wade for a Daddy Daughter Time, and much more on this MERCILESS Monday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!!

Dave and Jason return on the Monday of NBA Free Agency!!! Plus, the Sacramento Kings decided to opt into Keon Ellis' $2.3 million team option this weekend instead of extending him Dave's journey to USC orientation that leads to public urination Safe or Out on the Giants losing streak and Luis Severino talking about his time with the A's Deandre Ayton bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers before Free Agency

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys break down the Boston Celtics trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons. That, plus Daniel Gafford and Khris Middleton get deals done, more on Kevin Durant in Houston and whether the Phoenix Suns should keep Jalen Green.

The only mock draft that you'll ever need on the internet is HERE! Gary Parrish, Matt Norlander and Kyle Boone give you the likely EXACT order that the NBA Draft will happen. Plus info and intel on the all the top teams! 00:00 - Start 02:38 - The Dallas Mavericks select.. 06:49 - The San Antonio Spurs select... 09:00 - The Philadelphia 76ers select... 14:10 - The Charlotte Hornets select... 15:54 - The Utah Jazz select.. 17:21 - The Washington Wizards select.. 22:59 - The New Orleans Pelicans select... 26:26 - The Brooklyn Nets select.... 30:33 - The Toronto Raptors select... 34:24 - The Phoenix Suns select... 37:25 - The Portland Trailblazers select.. 44:37 - The Chicago Bulls select... 48:44 - The Atlanta Hawks select... 50:33 - The San Antonio Spurs select... 53:00 - The Oklahoma City Thunder select.. 54:30 - The Memphis Grizzlies select.. 57:18 - The Minnesota Timberwolves select.. 59:02 - The Washington Wizards select... 1:01:30 - The Brooklyn Nets select... 1:04:44 - The Miami Heat Select... 1:06:12 - The Utah Jazz Select... 1:08:18 - The Atlanta Hawks select... 1:10:00 - The New Orleans Pelicans select... 1:11:44 - The Oklahoma City Thunder select... 1:13:00 - The Orlando Magic select.. 1:15:22 - The Brooklyn Nets select.. 1:16:28 - The Brooklyn Nets select... 1:18:01 - The Boston Celtics select... 1:20:02 - The Phoenix Suns select.... 1:22:22 - The Los Angeles Clippers select..

Femi Abebefe & PJ Glasser are LIVE on this Tuesday! The guys react to the Boston Celtics being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices