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"My story isn't a basketball story, it's a life story." Greg Oden On this episode of The Pivot Podcast, we sit down with former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick Greg Oden for one of the most honest and powerful conversations of his life. For years, Greg Oden's name has been tied to one word: "bust." Drafted ahead of future MVP and NBA champion Kevin Durant in 2007, Oden became the subject of endless debates about what could have been. But as Durant himself has said, Greg was never truly given a chance—his career was derailed by injuries before the basketball world ever got to see what he could become. In this raw and revealing conversation, Greg reflects on the pressure of being the No. 1 pick, the weight of expectations, and the frustration of seeing his legacy defined by circumstances beyond his control. From his rise as a high school phenom and Ohio State star to the devastating injuries that robbed him of years on the court, Greg shares the emotional and physical battles that shaped his journey. Parts of this conversation bare all as Greg's transparency truly brings his pain and passion to the forefront. He opens up about his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, the criticism and scrutiny that followed him throughout his career, and what it was like earning a second chance with the Miami Heat and reaching the NBA Finals alongside some of the game's biggest names from Lebron James to Dwayne. Wade to Chris Bosh. Beyond basketball, Greg discusses his struggles with mental health, depression, addiction, self-worth, and the challenges of rebuilding his life after the game. He speaks candidly about regrets, losing loved ones, what ifs , public perception, and the process of finding peace with a career that never unfolded the way anyone expected. This episode isn't about what Greg Oden wasn't. It's about who he is, what he endured, and how he found the strength to keep moving forward when the world had already written his story for him. Greg's new chapter is leading as a dedicated father, mentor, college advisor and also filmmaker, with his feature film "Bust" getting ready to release. A powerful conversation about resilience, perspective, redemption, and one of basketball's greatest "what ifs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been hinted at for the last couple of days that there may be a mystery team looking for Giannis; it was finally revealed who it was and Tobs lets the gang know that it is the Trail Blazers… didn't they already try that. Bruce Sherman sells 15% of the Marlins and the MLB may be looking at a lock out as they set the new cap floor across the league. We then dip our hands into the Mixed Bag!

The crew breaks down the Spurs forcing a Game 7 against OKC while debating the Thunder's championship chances, reacts to the NBA's new anti-tanking rules, and laughs over Michael Irvin's comments about Troy Aikman helping the Dolphins instead of Dallas. They also dive into the latest FBI charges against Terry Rozier, debate the best Spider-Man, and preview the weekend sports slate. Plus, the gang discusses Giannis trade rumors involving Portland, potential MLB lockout concerns after new cap floor discussions, and reports surrounding Sergei Bobrovsky's future with the Panthers before wrapping things up with Dead to Me and more NBA drama.

"Send later is not for affairs. That's what Signal is for." David Samson got a naked text from Chris Cote, and it led us to a revelation that he schedules his text messages to his significant other. Did you know that you can schedule text messages? Or do you fart them into the sky as Dan does? Plus, Samson is curious about why the Los Angeles Lakers' front-office changes didn't get more attention, discusses the reaction to Tom Dundon taking over the Portland Trail Blazers, and waxes poetic with us about pitchers wearing jackets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planet Terror (2007) Directed by Robert Rodriguez Starring: Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez, Josh Brolin, Jeff FaheyIf you haven't seen Planet Terror yet, Sean has a message for you: turn this podcast off right now and go watch it. We'll wait.This week on Dewey Pod Monster, we're diving deep into Robert Rodriguez's gloriously unhinged 2007 grindhouse masterpiece — a movie about zombie mutants, a go-go dancer with a machine gun for a leg, and somehow the best barbecue scene ever committed to film. John has seen this thing approximately 15 times in a theater (yes, really), and Sean just watched it for the first time and immediately felt like an idiot for waiting this long. The result is one of the most enthusiastic, borderline unhinged episode we've recorded.In this episode, we discuss:Go-Go, Not Stripper — The level of detail Rodriguez packed into this movie is insane, and John will correct you on the terminology. We break down why Planet Terror works as both a loving grindhouse homage AND as a legitimately great horror-comedy, and why so many modern movies fail to pull off what this one does effortlessly.Jeff Fahey Tastes His Own Blood and Gives Zero F*s — We make the case that Jeff Fahey is the unsung MVP of this film and the entire Rodriguez universe. The man is covered in wounds, tasting his own blood dripping into his barbecue sauce, and somehow STILL delivering the performance of a lifetime. He deserved an award. He got nothing. We're still mad.The Kid Shoots Himself and We Laughed. Sorry. — Rodriguez had the absolute audacity to telegraph exactly what was going to happen and then do it anyway, and somehow it's one of the funniest moments in the movie. We discuss why it works, why we're both going to hell, and why the movie is smart enough not to dwell on it.The Missing Reel is Cinema — The sex scene that cuts to everything being on fire is a stroke of genius, and we get into why Rodriguez's use of fake film damage and missing reels is more than just a gimmick — it's the best scene transition in the whole damn movie.We Also Talked About:At the Video Store (2019) (Amazon) — A nostalgic documentary about the death of video store culture featuring John Waters, Bill Hader, Gus Van Sant, and Todd Haynes. Sean's watched a suspicious number of these.The Last Ride (1991) (Tubi) — An AIP gem where a crazed truck driver terrorizes a recently released ex-con. Everyone is dubbed. The best line involves a shit pot. It's incredible.Massacre in Dinosaur Valley (1985) (Tubi) — An Italian jungle adventure featuring an alligator that genuinely does not want to be in this movie. The quicksand looks like oatmeal. John watched it before a Tigers game.Against the Dark (2009) (Tubi) — Steven Seagal in a trench coat "fighting" vampire zombies. Keith David shows up to collect a check. John stayed awake for all 90 minutes and regrets nothing and everything.Untold: The Jail Blazers (Netflix) — The chaotic story of the early 2000s Portland Trail Blazers. John doesn't really follow basketball but watched the whole thing. It's an easy hour.Some of the above links are affiliate links — if you purchase through them we get a small kickback, and it's the best way to support the show.New episodes of the Dewey Pod Monster podcast drop every week. We're proud members of the YouRun Podcast Network at https://yourunpodcast.com.

Join the Discord and Partner with us via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purehustlepodcast MY RESLLER GENIE - USE OUR CODE “PUREHUSTLE” all in caps: https://www.myresellergenie.com/?ref=purehustle We're celebrating 500 episodes of the Pure Hustle Podcast — halfway to a thousand! In this milestone episode, we reflect on our journey, from early technical struggles and unreleased episodes to building a community that documents real reselling life. We react to a viral video where an experienced reseller calls out influencers and podcasters for “ruining” the industry by sharing sources, purchase prices, and tips. Should we move in silence and gatekeep everything, or keep educating while protecting key honey holes?We break down her arguments, share our own experiences with hate comments, and discuss when sharing helps versus when it hurts the reselling space. Then we go behind the scenes at the massive downtown Seattle Goodwill — the main hub for 23 stores — to see how donations are processed, how they separate items for online sales vs store floor, and the jaw-dropping AI pricing system that scans items in real time and sets “good/better/best” prices automatically. We also cover their eBay-style online operation, cross-listing, authentication, and what this means for resellers going forward.Plus, we share our latest Hustles of the Week, including incredible thrift and estate sale flips like vintage Rainbow Brite dolls, Jordana eyeliner pencils, sealed voice recorders, Portland Trailblazers vintage shirts, and bulk rubber weight plates scored under 50 cents a pound. We talk adaptation, why reselling is far from dead, and how we must evolve as the game changes.We also spotlight MyResellerGenie — our favorite bookkeeping software made by resellers for resellers. Use code PUREHUSTLE for 15% off your first month (or two months free on an annual plan) and check out their new bookkeeping course.If you're into eBay reselling, thrift store flipping, garage sale sourcing, or just want real talk about the current state of reselling in 2026, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and actionable advice.Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to Episode 500 + Our Journey So Far 00:00 - Intro 00:04 – Reselling Drama: Sharing Sources vs Moving in Silence 00:06 – Reacting to the Viral “Influencers Ruined Reselling” Video 00:27 – Behind the Scenes at Seattle Goodwill (Part 1 – Processing & Donations) 00:30 – Goodwill Online Sales, eBay Operations & What They Pull for Online 00:39 – Hustle of the Week: Amazing Reseller Wins from Listeners & Us 00:49 – AI Pricing Revealed at Goodwill – The Future of Thrift Pricing? 00:54 – Is Reselling Dead? Our Honest Take + How to Adapt & Win Drop your thoughts in the comments — do you think resellers should move in silence, or keep sharing? Have you noticed AI pricing or major changes at your local Goodwill? Let us know!Subscribe for weekly reselling tips, BOLOs, and real talk. New episodes every week.

Former NBA All-Star Jerry Stackhouse and Rich break down the NBA's Eastern and Western Conference Finals, discuss his coaching future possibly with the Chicago Bulls or Portland Trail Blazers, what it was like playing with Rasheed Wallace at UNC, reveals what happened that time he played 1-on-1 vs Michael Jordan when he was still a Tar Heel, and more. In ‘What's More Likely' Rich weighs in on Matthew Stafford's long-term playing future after re-upping with the Rams for two more seasons, if the Cleveland Browns could trade Myles Garrett, the Las Vegas Raiders' Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza QB competition, who wins the AFC North, the NBA Playoffs, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, and more. Rich reacts to New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart saying he's willing to run less next season in order to make less trips to the blue tent on the sideline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael discuss the frustrations of playing on turf versus grass fields at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They evaluate the Portland Trail Blazers' search for a new head coach and preview the upcoming matchup between Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 01:00 - Studio Lighting Issues 02:02 - Grass Versus Turf 05:11 - NBA Coaching Search 08:17 - Knicks Defeat Cavaliers 10:46 - Wemby Versus SGA

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Ryan Rowland-Smith to get his thoughts on the current state of the Mariners’ starting pitching rotation, the next Miller/Castillo Piggyback game, and what Randy Arozarena brings to the offense, they answer your questions about Sam Darnold’s interception rate and the NFL week one slate in Four Down Territory, they look into the cutbacks new owner Tom Dundon is making in the Portland Trailblazers organization in The Timeline, and they break down the decision the Mariners need to make about their pitching staff. 

NBA Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler joins the show to discuss the upcoming season for the Big 3, Draymond Green's comments on Charles Barkley, and the Portland Trail Blazers cutting costs within their franchise. Plus, Nick reacts to the Mavericks firing Jason Kidd, and blind ranks the best New York Knicks of all time.

NBA Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler joins the show to discuss the upcoming Big 3 season, his thoughts on Draymond's comments about Charles Barkley's career, and his reaction to the Portland Trail Blazers cutting costs within their franchise.

Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland are joined by Ramona Shelburne! Momo discusses her article on Wemby. What was going on with the Portland Trail Blazers? Who has an issue with the way Joe Davis called the latest Mets game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘motivation' as in SGA as in Chet as in the Oklahoma City Thunder as in Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs beat the Thunder in double overtime. Wemby went off for 40/20. Wemby played a game that people will remember for a long, long time. What a performance from he, and Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle. (12:10) The Buffalo Sabres waited 15 years to get back to the playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres lost a Game 7 at home against the Montreal Canadiens in overtime. Sad. But the Canadiens did it on the road. It was the theme of this series! (20:00) Tom Dundon is still getting crushed by fans. The new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers recently went on a podcast to respond to criticism. (31:34) Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures. (34:50) NPPOD. (37:10) An almost no-hitter. TJ Ginn of the Athletics made it into the 9th inning. And then six pitches later the Athletics lost. Wow. (41:42) Pete Crow-Armstrong is an exciting player. Pete Crow-Armstrong is a young player. Pete Crow-Armstrong needs to be better. (45:50) Something happened during the Nationals game on Sunday that simply can't happen. Three stooges brought a banner in the stadium that displayed a hateful message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘motivation' as in SGA as in Chet as in the Oklahoma City Thunder as in Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs beat the Thunder in double overtime. Wemby went off for 40/20. Wemby played a game that people will remember for a long, long time. What a performance from he, and Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle. (12:10) The Buffalo Sabres waited 15 years to get back to the playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres lost a Game 7 at home against the Montreal Canadiens in overtime. Sad. But the Canadiens did it on the road. It was the theme of this series! (20:00) Tom Dundon is still getting crushed by fans. The new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers recently went on a podcast to respond to criticism. (31:34) Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures. (34:50) NPPOD. (37:10) An almost no-hitter. TJ Ginn of the Athletics made it into the 9th inning. And then six pitches later the Athletics lost. Wow. (41:42) Pete Crow-Armstrong is an exciting player. Pete Crow-Armstrong is a young player. Pete Crow-Armstrong needs to be better. (45:50) Something happened during the Nationals game on Sunday that simply can't happen. Three stooges brought a banner in the stadium that displayed a hateful message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bump and Curtis are joined by MLB Pipeline Senior Writer Jim Callis to get his thoughts on his expectations for the Mariners in 2026 and Colt Emerson’s debut, they answer your questions about new Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and the season opening Super Bowl LX rematch in Four Down Territory, they hear new Portland Trailblazers owner Tom Dundon defend his penny-pinching in The Timeline, and they give their biggest takeaways from the Seahawks’ schedule. 

Get to know new Weber State men's basketball head coach Kaleb Canales in this latest Wildcat All In interview. with Paul Grua. Hear from coach Canales on why he came to Weber State, how he got into coaching, his 18-year NBA coaching career, and his vision and goals for the Wildcats. Coach Canales also talks about building the Wildcat roster for next season, scheduling, style of play, competition, relationship with Damian Lillard, giving back, family, and much more. Canales was hired as the 11th head coach in Weber State's Division I history in April and brings nearly two decades of coaching experience. He also spent last season as the associate head coach at Troy, where he helped lead the team to the NCAA Tournament. Canales came from Troy University last season, where he helped guide the Trojans to a 22–12 record and won the Sun Belt regular-season and tournament championships, to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament. A native of Laredo, Texas, Canales began his coaching career in 2001 as a high school assistant coach before moving to the collegiate ranks at UT Arlington for the 2003-04 season, where he helped lead the Mavericks to a Southland Conference title. He then embarked on an 18-year career in the NBA, beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2005 as a video intern. He was promoted to video coordinator, then to assistant coach in 2009. In 2012, he served as the Trail Blazers' interim head coach for 23 games and became the first Hispanic head coach in NBA history. He also served as Portland's head coach in the NBA Summer League. Canales then spent five seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks (2013–18), followed by two years with the New York Knicks and one season with the Indiana Pacers. In 2023, he was named associate head coach of the Texas Legends in the NBA G League. He also served as head coach of the Calgary Surge in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. He and his wife Cristi, have a son, Bauer, and a daughter, Sloane.

CHRIS DANIELS (KOMO News) We need to catch up with Chris and get his thoughts on the process of bringing the NBA back to Seattle. What's the latest with the Samantha Bonderman news. Would this ownership group want to move another team to Seattle or is expansion the only option? How confident is he that this will actually get done and when does he think we might find out we're getting a team? With World Cup coming to town this summer, how does Chris feel about the biggest event since the World's Fair? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - D is for Donovan: Brendan Donovan was supposedly going to be ready for the homestand, but now we are hearing he will definitely be on the roadtrip. - E is for Error: do we have to acknowledge a front-office error? - F is for Ferrer: a tip of the cap for Jose A. Ferrer. :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report joins the show again to help me do the Blazers mock offseason. We take some of the ideas we discussed in part 1 and put them together to construct a roster that accomplishes their goals and is legal within salary cap rules.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi's salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

The 2026 NBA Playoffs first round is officially complete, and it delivered drama from start to finish. In the biggest upset of the opening round, the Philadelphia 76ers knocked out the #2 seed Boston Celtics in a gripping Game 7 victory, 109-100, sending shockwaves through the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their dominance with a commanding sweep of the Phoenix Suns, cementing OKC as a legitimate championship contender heading into the second round. The Minnesota Timberwolves proved they're no longer a feel-good story; they're a real threat to take down the defending Western Conference powerhouse, the Denver Nuggets. In the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors went the distance in a bruising seven-game series before Cleveland punched their ticket to round two. The Detroit Pistons survived a feisty Orlando Magic squad, the New York Knicks made a statement by dominating the Atlanta Hawks, the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly escaped Houston in a hard-fought battle, and the San Antonio Spurs handled the Portland Trail Blazers convincingly. We break down every first-round series, the key performances, turning points, upsets, and what each team needs to do to advance deep into the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Then we shift over to the gridiron for a full Week 6 UFL recap. The St. Louis Battlehawks got things started Thursday night with a dominant 16-3 road win over the Louisville Kings — a statement performance that has St. Louis looking like a force in the UFL standings. Friday, the Columbus Aviators bounced back in a big way, defeating the Houston Gamblers 24-17 in a game that answered some serious questions about Columbus's resilience. Saturday's action saw the DC Defenders dismantle the Dallas Renegades 24-6 at home in convincing fashion. The weekend closed out with one of the best games of the UFL season so far, the Birmingham Stallions pulled off a 20-17 road upset over the Orlando Storm in a thriller that came down to the wire. We've got full recaps for all four Week 6 UFL games, key player performances, and a deep look at the updated UFL standings heading into Week 7. #NBAPlayoffs #NBA2026 #UFL #UFLWeek6 #BasketballHighlights #SportsRecap #76ers #Celtics #OKCThunder #Timberwolves #UnitedFootballLeague #DCDefenders #BirminghamStallions #KornerBoothPodcast

Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion's breakup is blowing up online — and the reaction is getting WILD. On this episode of Alley Oop, Trysta absolutely GOES OFF on the double standard people are throwing at Meg, while Juju reacts in real time as the conversation spirals. Why are fans rushing to defend Klay while tearing Meg down? And why is Lexie Brown getting dragged into this like she's the “side piece” when that's not even the situation? This debate gets heated, messy, and honestly… out of hand.But that's just the start.We also break down Cade Cunningham's HUGE performance and what it means for the Pistons vs Magic series — is Detroit finally turning a corner? Can Cade carry them forward? Plus: The Houston Rockets — are they for real or still a year away? The Lakers dealing with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves injuries — can they survive and actually make a run? The Portland Trail Blazers' future after elimination — what's next for this roster? Can the New York Knicks REALLY win the East? Joel Embiid's monster game — can he put the 76ers on his back and drag them to the playoffs? LeBron James and Alperen Sengun going at it at the free throw line And yes… Zendaya randomly showing up at a wedding because why not This episode has everything: NBA playoffs, hot takes, chaos, and a debate that had us arguing way longer than expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers season coming to an end with a Game 5 loss to the Spurs in San Antonio in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs• All in all, a successful season all things considered• Trail Blazers were able to develop while winning, win more games than they did last season and made the playoffs• Portland still has room to grow and assets to help that growth• Brooke's Jamba Juice Free Throw Shooting Contest experience • Takeaways from end of season interviews• Feeling good but not satisfied • The positive vibe on the last day of school, which isn't always the case• Tiago Splitter gets rave reviews from his players at end of season interviews• Tiago's comments to the team in the locker room after the Game 5 loss• Come out to the live taping on The Blazers Balcony on May 22 at Spirit Mountain Casino Sportsbook! 

On this episode we recap the Portland Trail Blazers season and DeVon's first year working with them (22:00), share thoughts on the NBA playoffs (40:40). We also discuss Kehlani's new self-titled album and our favorite albums of the year so far (51:55) and Steve Stoute's comments about pursing fame over talent (57:30)

The guys discuss the New York Knicks beating the Atlanta Hawks by 51 points, next steps for the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers after being eliminated from the playoffs, the Detroit Pistons-Orlando Magic series bringing back 90's basketball, the Cleveland Cavaliers potentially making the Eastern Conference finals if they can get past the Toronto Raptors, Taylor Jenkins becoming the new coach of the Milwaukee Bucks and more.

John Canzano of Bald Faced Truth in Oregon joins Softy and Dick Fain to dive deep into the ownership situation with the Portland Trail Blazers, the mistakes by their owner so far and the chances it leads to relocation, including possibly to Seattle, plus how it relates to the Seahawks impending sale and the future ownership questions in Seattle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared and Mo discuss the Spurs' rollicking win over the Blazers, the Sixers living to fight another day against the Celtics, the Knicks taking control of their series against the Hawks, the Nuggets staying alive against the Timberwolves, the Magic putting the Pistons on the brink, the Thunder putting the Suns out of their misery, and the latest anti-tanking proposal. 0:57 Spurs-Blazers 18:23 Celtics-76ers 26:26 Knicks-Hawks 37:14 Nuggets-Timberwolves 41:44 Pistons-Magic 51:41 Thunder-Suns 1:00:25 Lottery reform   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the San Antonio Spurs beating the Portland Trailblazers to advance to the 2nd round, the New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks to take the series lead 3-2, and the Philadelphia 76ers go on the road to beat the Boston Celtics to make the series 3-2 and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NIGHTCAP 04:29 - Spurs beat Blazers30:55 - Knicks beat Hawks52:59 - 76ers beat Celtics (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood's Headlines includes Joel Embiid powering the Philadelphia 76ers past the Boston Celtics in Game 5, while the New York Knicks take a 3–2 edge over the Atlanta Hawks and the San Antonio Spurs move on after beating the Portland Trail Blazers. Joe also highlights the top-seeded Detroit Pistons facing elimination against the Orlando Magic, and marvels at LeBron James continuing to dominate at 41 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Off the court, Joe questions rumors involving Ty Simpson and Sean McVay, suggesting something doesn't add up with the Los Angeles Rams, while Carmelo Anthony catches heat for praising Nico Harrison after the Dallas Mavericks landed Cooper Flagg following the controversial move involving Luka Dončić. The segment wraps with a bizarre viral story involving a Delta Air Lines flight out of Miami, where a passenger was removed after refusing to get off his phone.

The NBA Playoffs' INSANE Weekend Shakes Up Gil's Arena as the Gil's Arena Crew react to a crazy Tuesday night in the NBA Playoffs. They tip things off by reacting to the Philadelphia 76ers stunning win in Boston over the Celtics to take that series back to Philly for a game 6. They break down Joel Embiid's stellar performance, and if he has enough left in the tank to help the Sixers pull off a miraculous upset over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics. The Celtics have proven that they will continue to live and die by the three, but is it sustainable? Next, they react to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs making light work of the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing them off in 5 games. After an impressive 1st round in Wemby's first ever Playoff series, the crew debates if this Spurs team is Real or Fugazi? Finally, they discuss the New York Knicks chances in the Eastern conference after they took a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks, and just how important Jalen Brunson has been to the resurgence of this Knicks franchise as The Captain dropped 39 points at the Garden. The Knicks look to close out the Hawks Thursday night in Atlanta. Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Skip Bayless, Rashad McCants, Swaggy P Gil's Arena premieres every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:46 Embiid Saves The 76ers Season 0:06:07 Knicks Make A Statement Against The Hawks 0:41:45 How The Hawks Can Keep The Series Alive 1:02:02 Wemby & Spurs Win Their 1st Playoff Series 1:09:27 Shaq Has High Praise For Wemby 1:30:29 LeBron Said He's The Goat 1:55:39 NBA Playoff Picks 1:56:55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia is joined by guest Collin Reid, where they discuss how: (01:52) The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Portland Trail Blazers for the first three quarters, but then Portland got within 9 points in the fourth quarter. To end the game, the Spurs relied on Victor Wembanyama on defense and De'Aaron Fox on offense to carry the team to the finish line and win the series. (05:39) The Spurs once again had another lockdown night on defense, holding the Blazers below 100 points for the third time in the series. Wemby blocked six of the Blazers' shot attempts. (11:49) Fox, Julian Champagnie, Wemby, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper led the way on offense. (18:42) The Spurs will see either the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Denver Nuggets in the second round. Right now, the Wolves lead their first-round series 3-2. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Contributor to Spotrac and the Front Office Show, Keith Smith returns to the show to discuss if and how the new NBA Draft Lottery format will work...plus how does the Blazers salary cap situation look going into the summer?

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers having their postseason come to a close with a loss to the Spurs in Game 5 in San Antonio Tuesday night• The way Portland lost Game 5 was a good reflection of the issues they had during the regular season• You really need outside shooting in the modern NBA and that's especially true in the playoffs• Tiago Splitter opted not to make changes to the starting lineup and it's hard to imagine it would have made much of a difference• Takeaways from the Trail Blazers' first playoff appearance in the last five years• The Trail Blazers were able to develop young players and win enough to make the playoffs, which seems like a successful season for a team in their position• The Trail Blazers currently don't have any picks in either round of the 2026 Draft• Exit interviews are Thursday• Portland made progress this season but still plenty of questions remain heading into an important offseason• Mark your calendars: A live recording of The Blazers Balcony with Brooke Olzendam coming to Spirit Mountain Casino on May 22

The NBA Playoffs' INSANE Weekend Shakes Up Gil's Arena as the Gil's Arena Crew react to a wild weekend in the NBA Playoffs that turned multiple series upside down. They tip things off by reacting to the slugfest between the Minnesota Timberwolves & Denver Nuggets that saw Anthony Edwards & Donte Divincenzo go down with major injuries and had Nikola Jokic take on Jaden McDaniels in a postgame scuffle. They break down how Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Nuggets got back into the series with a Game 5 win and debate if the T-Wolves will be able to close out the series without their superstars before highlighting the Houston Rockets for avoiding a sweep at the hands of LeBron James & The Los Angeles Lakers. Next, they react to Victor Wembanyama returning to the NBA Playoffs after missing Game 3 due to a concussion and taking control of the series as he and Playoff De'Aaron Fox pushed the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trailblazers in Game 4 and break down how Fox is the key to the Spurs making it all the way to the NBA Finals. Finally, they discuss the most shocking series of the playoffs so far as the Orlando Magic have stormed out to a 3-1 series lead over the #1 seed Detroit Pistons and break down how Cade Cunningham & Jalen Duren have crumbled in these playoffs putting their team on the brink of elimination. PLEASE give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Rashad McCants, Swaggy P, & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:10 Wolves Nuggets Series Flips Upside Down 0:05:38 Breaking down the Jokic-McDaniels fight 0:28:11 Rockets Stay Alive Against Lakers 0:46:17 Wemby Returns & Buries The Blazers 1:10:00 Is De'Aaron Fox A Superstar 1:24:52 Wemby Comments On The NBA's Concussion Protocol 1:36:57 Magic STUN The Pistons 1:43:51 Tonight's Playoff Picks 2:10:14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Houston Rockets beating the Los Angeles Lakers to go down 3-1, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trailblazers to go up 3-1 heading back to San Antonio, and the Raptors beat the Cavaliers to tie the series 2-2 and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NIGHTCAP 05:40 - Rockets beat Lakers41:45 - KD has not been ruled out for the rest of Lakers/Rockets series50:15 - Spurs beat Blazers (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columnist Mike Finger and beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs taking a 3-1 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers despite Victor Wembanyama missing a game due to concussion protocol. Players like Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox stepped up to help San Antonio take command in the first round of the playoffs.   Suggested reading: How Spurs keep coming back, with lots of gall and 'no useless drama' Devin Vassell's patient approach pays off with another big third quarter perform Spurs star Victor Wembanyama 'disappointed" in concussion protocol return 3 Takeaways as Spurs take Game 4 in Wembanyama's return Spurs' Stephon Castle, Blazers' Deni Avdija offer differing views of dustup   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers evening their first round playoff series 1-1 by winning Game 2 in San Antonio• Scoot Henderson has the game of his life in Game 2 after waking up locked in• How Scoot's mentality is especially useful for a young player in his first playoff series• Marveling at the performance of Robert Williams III• The Trail Blazers don't have a lot of playoff experience, but they have it in the right places• Playing a little better in Game 2 though it feels like the Blazers still haven't played their best• Matisse Thybulle with the contest and the importance of getting a little something from everyone• The reason Tiago Splitter sticks with his players even when they're struggling• Victor Wembanyama in the concussion protocol • Rivalries really are made in the playoffs as familiarity breeds contempt• CJ McCollum IS a villain and the first round of the NBA Playoffs have been great• Everyone can deal with making a shot, it's the elite who can deal with missing• BROOKE IS GOING TO BE SHOOTING THE JAMBA FREE THROWS IN GAME 4• Fixes are coming to Brooke's alley, kids watching playoff basketball is more important than another practice, Robert Williams III loses his headband and you can't jinx the team by changing your habits now

Shai Gilgeous Alexander & The OKC Thunder CANNOT Be Stopped according to Gil's Arena as the Gil's Arena Crew react to another blow out win for the reigning champs over the Phoenix Suns and give their biggest takeaways from a masterclass by Shai Gilgeous Alexander. They also react to Jalen Williams set to miss extensive time after re-aggravating his nagging hamstring injury and debate if this changes the Thunder's long term prospects in the NBA Playoffs before breaking down the duel between Dillon Brooks and SGA as Dillon the Villain is up to his old tricks trying to get the MVP off his game. Next, they break down Cade Cunningham & The Detroit Pistons getting their get back over the Orlando Magic with a big Game 2 win and debate which version of the Pistons we should expect to see throughout the rest of the NBA Playoffs before reacting to the positive news surrounding Victor Wembanyama & his concussion as the San Antonio Spurs have not ruled out their superstar for Friday's Game 3 against the Portland Trailblazers. Finally, they discuss Wemby's teammate Keldon Johnson taking home the NBA's sixth man of the year award before giving their takes on what could be the final game of the Golden State Warriors dynasty as Steve Kerr, Steph Curry and Draymond Green might have shared the court together for the final time. PLEASE give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Skip Bayless, Rashad McCants, Swaggy P, & Brandon Jennings 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 $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:58 Shai & The Thunder Cannot Be Stopped 0:07:02 Jalen Williams Goes Down With Hamstring Injury 0:24:03 Devin Booker Calls Out Officiating 0:29:11 Dillon Brooks vs Shai 0:38:29 Cade & The Pistons Right The Ship 1:00:00 Breaking News Bucks Hire Taylor Jenkins 1:18:39 Update On Wemby's Concussion 1:22:19 Keldon Johnson Wins 6MOY 1:29:08 The Warriors Dynasty Finally Crumbles 1:41:14 Tonight's Playoff Picks 2:01:58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the New York Knicks can win a championship with Jalen Brunson as their best player, explain why the new Portland Trail Blazers owner is off to a terrible start, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 win over Houston, Mike Vrabel’s first public comments since the Dianna Russini scandal, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared and Mo discuss and dissect all the Game 2 action, including the Rockets' struggles against the Lakers, Victor Wembanyama's injury and the Blazers' subsequent victory, the Sixers' surprising win over the Celtics, and the Timberwolves and Hawks' comeback wins over the Nuggets and Knicks. Then they get into Wednesday night's 1-8 games and the latest in the coaching carousel.  1:39 Lakers-Rockets 17:46 Spurs-Blazers 29:52 Celtics-76ers 41:24 Nuggets-Timberwolves 50:13 Knicks-Hawks 1:06:04 Pistons-Magic 1:11:59 Thunder-Suns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers' unlikely path to going up 2-0 in their first round series against the Houston Rockets, why it's clear that Kevin Durant and LeBron James are headed in two different directions at this stage in their careers, whether or not the Portland Trail Blazers can steal their first round matchup with San Antonio now that Victor Wembanyama is out with a concussion, and how concerned Boston fans should feel about the Celtics dropped Game 2 at home to the 76ers. Later, J-Mac explains why Mike Vrabel's word salad press conference in the wake of the Dianna Russini scandal completely missed the mark. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's word of the day is ‘cocksure' as in the Knicks as in the Hawks as in the NBA playoffs! The Knicks thought they had it. Up 14 at home. The crowd was into it. The Hawks were the inferior team. And the Knicks blew it. Let's talk about villains. Gotham needs one and the Knicks fans have their eyes set on CJ McCollum? (15:22) The Minnesota Timberwolves with a huge comeback win against the Nuggets! Another team blowing a huge lead at home. (23:20) The Portland Trail Blazers have a new owner. And he's already being labeled as cheap. Yikes. (31:40) Review: Pillion. (35:09) The Dodgers have a closer problem again. Edwin Díaz is getting elbow surgery. Uh oh. (43:20) The Phillies are down bad. Can't pitch. Can't hit. Can't win. (49:33) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘cocksure' as in the Knicks as in the Hawks as in the NBA playoffs! The Knicks thought they had it. Up 14 at home. The crowd was into it. The Hawks were the inferior team. And the Knicks blew it. Let's talk about villains. Gotham needs one and the Knicks fans have their eyes set on CJ McCollum? (15:22) The Minnesota Timberwolves with a huge comeback win against the Nuggets! Another team blowing a huge lead at home. (23:20) The Portland Trail Blazers have a new owner. And he's already being labeled as cheap. Yikes. (31:40) Review: Pillion. (35:09) The Dodgers have a closer problem again. Edwin Díaz is getting elbow surgery. Uh oh. (43:20) The Phillies are down bad. Can't pitch. Can't hit. Can't win. (49:33) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jared and Mo break down all eight Game 1s, including the Magic's upset of the Pistons, the Celtics and Thunder's blowouts, the Lakers' surprising win over the Rockets, and more. 1:26 Cavaliers-Raptors 12:27 Nuggets-Timberwolves 24:13 Knicks-Hawks 32:50 Lakers-Rockets 39:37 Celtics-76ers 45:30 Thunder-Suns 49:38 Pistons-Magic 1:04:32 Spurs-Blazers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Victor Wembenyama and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trailblazers to take a 1-0 series lead, the Orlando Magic go on the road and beat the Detroit Pistons to take a 1-0 lead, and the Oklahoma City Thunder blow out the Phoenix Suns to go up 1-0 in the series and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NIGHTCAP 04:05 - Spurs beat Blazers 20:45 - Magic beat Pistons 38:40 - Thunder beat Suns 46:55 - Trick Williams joins (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph Curry just reminded everyone why he's still THAT guy. In this episode of Alley Oop, Juju and Trysta break down Steph's explosive second half that kept the Golden State Warriors alive when it mattered most. When the lights get bright, Curry delivers—and this was one of those legacy-type stretches. But that's just the start: The Portland Trail Blazers are quietly exceeding expectations, and Deni Avdija is becoming a serious factor Is Paolo Banchero being held back? The Orlando Magic situation is getting messy, and the coach might be on the hot seat LaMelo Ball gets fined after taking down Bam Adebayo — fair or foul? From clutch performances to coaching drama and rising teams, this episode covers everything shaking up the NBA right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazes reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Suns in Phoenix in the Play-In Tournament to earn the seven-seed in the Western Conference Playoffs• Making the playoffs always means something to fans, as it should• Deni Avdija getting the respect he deserves for his performance versus Phoenix• Jerami Grant returns and makes a huge difference in the fourth versus the Suns• The way the Trail Blazers have had to fight to get into play-in could be a good thing in the playoffs• Neither team has much playoff experience • Initial thoughts on the matchup versus the two-seed Spurs, which starts Sunday night in San Antonio• Most important Spur other than Wemby, most important Blazer in the series, the most important reserve for both teams and what "battle" Portland needs to win• Brooke enjoys the watch party, come on Haberstroh, holding in a sneeze, re-recording segments, marg vs. frosé and almost falling into the Riverwalk 

Nick Kostos reacts to the Portland Trail Blazers beating the Suns to advance in the NBA Playoffs. Plus, Nick breaks down why he thinks Orlando can knock off Philadephia tonight.

The NBA Play-In is HERE and it's already chaos. On this episode of Alley Oop, JuJu and Trysta break down their Play-In predictions for teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, and New York Knicks — who survives and who's going home early? But that's just the start… Doc Rivers resigns?! What does it mean for the league? Shaquille O'Neal forcing a proposal — fair or FOUL?! From serious playoff implications to absolutely wild off-court moments, JuJu and Trysta cover it ALL with their signature mix of insight and chaos. Drop your Play-In picks in the comments — who's making it out alive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the Portland Trail Blazers episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three', featuring Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan!The trio discuss so much, including each of their thoughts on the Blazers growth throughout the season, Toumani's background growing up in Brussels and how became an elite defender in the NBA, Deni's first all-star season and his thoughts from when he was traded to Portland from the Washington Wizards, as well as his take on the “foul baiting” conversation, Donovan's UConn career and playing with Stephon Castle, what each of them have learned from Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, and so much more. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss the future for the teams in the play-in tournament. How will the Clippers navigate the rest of the Kawhi Leonard era with a possible big punishment looming? Are the Sixers stuck in this position because of the Joel Embiid and Paul George contracts? Could Steph and the Warriors possibly get some help from another NBA legend?(0:00) Intro (1:13) Fan Duel ad break (2:29) Los Angeles Clippers (12:01) Philadelphia 76ers (19:44) Phoenix Suns (25:49) Portland Trail Blazers (31:30) Miami Heat (35:42) Orlando Magic (37:38) Golden State Warriors (46:35) Toronto Raptors (50:35) Atlanta Hawks (57:16) Charlotte Hornets (1:00:35) Howard's Real One of the Week (1:03:21) Logan's Real One of the Week Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Hit the mailbag! ⁠realonesmailbag@gmail.com⁠ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NCAA tournament expansion? It's coming! 76 teams! (7:00) President Trump has signed an executive order trying to “fix” college sports. Does it mean a thing? (16:20) The Bucks and Giannis drama continues. It's so ugly. Look at all the blowouts. The NBA is struggling to the playoffs. (31:09) The Lakers are in trouble. Luka is out. Reaves is out. Oh boy. (39:20) We have a new owner alert. The Portland Trail Blazers were sold to Tom Dundon, and we already have some problems. (45:00) Let's talk about the Inter Miami stadium. Nu Stadium, the new stadium, hosted its first game on Saturday. The game was a success, the stadium, not so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices