Podcasts about Portland Trail Blazers

On today's show, Isaac and Suke discuss why two local reporters are beefing over the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers, preview Week 10 of the NFL schedule, and more.

In Hour 1, Isaac and Suke preview Oregon's matchup against Iowa this weekend, dive into why to local reporters are beefing over details about the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers, and more.

The hosts of The Alley Oop Basketball Show — Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick — break down a wild week in hoops and beyond. The Portland Trail Blazers pulled off a major upset over the OKC Thunder, the Lakers are looking flat-out unstoppable, and Cooper Flagg is suddenly on a surprising losing streak. Plus, a viral video of a disgusting airline sanitation issue has everyone talking — and gagging.  Tune in for real talk, wild takes, and plenty of laughs — only on DLS Hoops. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY @DLSHOOPS: https://www.youtube.com/@DLSHoops #NBA #TrailBlazers #Lakers #CooperFlagg #BasketballShow #NBANews #ViralVideo #DLShoops #AlleyOopShow #SportsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why are two local reporters arguing over details regarding the Blazers sale to Tom Dundon? Are both of them correct?

In Hour 3, Isaac and Suke try to guess the different names of NBA arenas, react to the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, and more.

In Hour 1, Isaac and Suke break down every deal that happened at the NFL Trade Deadline, react to the Blazers getting beaten by the depleted Los Angeles Lakers, and more.

Producer Funches comes in for the top of the hour. Spill the Tea with sweet T. Travis gives us story that is on the top of his mind. The Lakers had a dominating win against the Portland Trailblazers without Luka, Austin Reaves, & LeBron James. Are the Lakers better without LeBron James? The College football power rankings are out, where is USC ranked? SHOP TALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eating peacocks, national redheads day & the oldest quarter pounder all offset with Blazers stats.

Is SGA the most efficient player in the NBA?

Thunder vs. Trail Blazers NBA Betting Odds & Picks, 11/5/25 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott.

On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers losing to a short-handed, second game of a back-to-back Lakers squad Monday night at Moda Center• Wins versus the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz• Trying to win when the shots aren't falling• Injuries to Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley catching up to the team• The upcoming game versus the Thunder leading into a five-game road trip• Cubano sandwiches, tall people in elevators and sitting out road trips

Why are the Lakers sitting Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves just seven games into the regular season? How can players be paid so much not to care while ratings are lower than ever?

In Hour 2, Isaac and Suke react to the Lakers already resting their star players less than 10 games into the regular season, discuss the latest injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, and more.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it’s clear after their Monday Night Football debacle that the Dallas Cowboys are an unserious NFL franchise, what’s led to Kyler Murray getting allegedly quietly benched as the Arizona Cardinals starting quarterback, which teams make the most sense in a potential Kyler trade ahead of Tuesday’s NFL Trade Deadline, the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers shocking road win over the Portland Trail Blazers, and why Monday night was great night if you’re a college basketball fan. #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.

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, introduction of the panel. 0:36 ... Show #195 is dedicated to the late Anthony Mason who played for the Knicks in 1995 under Pat Riley. 1:34 ... The Chicago Bulls continue their strong early season run and the guys break down what has been going to well.  Josh Giddey has been leading the way for Billy Donovan's team even though their forwards are not grabbing many rebounds. 6:20 ... The matchup between the Bulls and 76ers on Tuesday night will feature a fascinating matchup between guards Tyrese Maxey of Philly and Giddey.  The winner of the game will also take over the top spot in the east. 9:08 ... The New York Knicks have not been firing on all cylinders early in the season as they adjust to new head coach Mike Brown.  The Knicks are shooting a lot more 3 pointers than they did last season but there does not appear any reason to panic in New York.  Bruce feels that Jordan Clarkson's impact will eventually be felt as he competes for the 6th man of the year award. 14:10 .... The Orlando Magic have also been shaky out of the gate with their first four games all on the road.  Desmond Bane came over from Memphis to shoot 3 pointers but so far has shot mostly blanks.  Bruce feels their defense and rebounding will carry them to greater success and Bane will eventually remember how to make threes.  Ross is very concerned about the free throw shooting by the Magic which is only around 75% right now 19:10 ... The Oklahoma City Thunder have started the season 7-0 and our guys predict when their first loss may take place.  Bruce and Ross see it coming in a day or two while World B feels they'll remain undefeated into next week. 21:44 ... The Portland Trailblazers have responded well to new coach Tiago Splitter who replaced Chauncey Billups when the gambling scandal sidelined him.  Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant, and Donovan Clingan have all excelled in the early going.  World B credits their aggressive defense and insane hustle as huge factors in their success.  Once Scoot Henderson returns from his injury, their defense should improve even more. 27:11 ... Trae Young of the Hawks will miss at least a month with an MCL injury.  His shooting has been terrible but maybe the mental break due to injury might help him to reset things when he returns.  World B has some stats supporting the Hawks' offensive improvement with Young sidelined.  Ross points out that with no other point guards on the roster, Atlanta will have to run their offense in a non-traditional way. 30:39 ... Ja Morant is also creating a mess in Memphis with his poor attitude.  He was suspended for insubordinate behavior and it won't be long before the trade rumors start up in earnest.  Simply put, he needs to GROW UP. 35:07 ... "True or False"  The guys check in on whether the San Antonio Spurs will win 50 games and finish in the top 4 in the west. 38:05 ... "True or False"  Everyone checks in on whether Nikola Jokic will set the single season record for triple doubles (currently 42 by Russell Westbrook). 40:17 ... The final "True or False" question ... Someone other than Stephen Curry will lead the league in 3 pointers made. 42:05 ... Ross says goodbye TRT 42:18     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They got whooped by Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, and some dude named Nick Smith, Jr?

In this episode of Hoopsology, hosts Justin and Alan welcome back Portland Trail Blazers insider Danny Marang (Rip City Wrap-Up, 1080 The Fan, KATU Portland) to break down the fallout from the Chauncey Billups FBI gambling investigation and what it means for the future of the league. Marang takes us inside the story — revealing how he first heard about the news, the emotional reaction in Portland, and how this unprecedented scandal involving Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones connects to the mob, FBI tactics, and sports betting's growing influence on the NBA.

Travis Demers and Chad Doing break down the last week of Trail Blazers Basketball that saw the highs of beating Denver, and the lows of falling to a depleted Lakers team.  Plus how this team will get through the injuries, and how they can learn from tough stretches. 

Justin and Rob are here to give their thoughts on the San Antonio Spurs' encouraging start to the season. Then, on the opposite end of the spectrum, they discuss the Pelicans' abysmal start to the season. Then J. Kyle Mann joins the show, and they talk about Ja Morant's on-court and postgame behavior that led to his one-game suspension. They talk about what his future and the Grizzlies' future look like. Then they wrap up with Justin's favorite topic, the Portland Trail Blazers! Intro (0:00:00) FanDuel ad break (1:13) Spurs (2:44) Pelicans (18:57) FanDuel ad break (28:09) Ja Morant (29:44) Trail Blazers (1:05:12) Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday's edition of WagerTalk Today, Steve Merril previews tonight's NFL Week 9 finale in the Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys Monday Night Football matchup and takes a look at CBB Opening Night Action between Florida vs Arizona. Bill Krackomberger joins the show to talk the latest in the sports betting industry and give his favorite prop for NBA Monday Action. Andy Lang reacts to Sunday's NFL action, provides props and shares free picks and Gianni The Greek gives daily betting advice – don't miss out!Introduction 00:00CBB Opening Day Steam 05:00NBA Monday Steam 08:40Early Football Line Movement 11:25UFC Fixed Fight News 13:00Gianni Monday Client Play Promo 22:15Bill Krackomberger 23:08NBA Player Prop 26:48Handicapping CBB Philosophy 30:23Andy's NFL Week 9 Overreactions 35:43Where the Books Won/Where the Public Won 37:02Prop Market Winners/Losers 37:27Steve Merril 39:50Is Jayden Daniels too fragile? 39:00Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys 42:52Florida Gators vs Arizona Wildcats 45:39Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets 50:28Andy Lang All Around the World Free Picks (MNF, NBA & NHL Props) 56:49Andy Lang Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trailblazers 59:04

SO much going on in #RipCity! 4:00 The Portland Trail Blazers are so competent!8:00 Player's seem happy 12:00 Did you hear? Coach got arrested!22:00 Beating the Gooooooooolden Warriors24:00 We love having Jrue Holiday on the team33:30 The Blake Wesley experience (may it continue soon!)42:00 Kris "The Competent" Murray51:30 Jerami Grant we hardly knew you!1:08:00 Donovan Clingan's hands1:28:00 Takes!

Lakers vs. Trail Blazers NBA Betting Odds & Picks, 11/3/25 | Night Moves Show by Ramon and D'Andre.

LA Lakers vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Lakers vs. Trailblazers Injuries Ayton, James, Kleber, Thiero and Vincent are out for LA. Henderson, Thybulle and Wesley are out for Portland with Sharpe probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Lakers at Trailblazers 10PM ET—LA improved to 5-2 after their 130-120 home victory against Portland. The Lakers shot 51% with 33% from three. Luka Doncic scored 29 points with a Triple Double. Austin Reaves contributed 26 points with 11 assists.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers that ended with some controversial calls going against the Denver Nuggets. Denver lost another game in the clutch, and some of the struggles looked a lot like the struggles on opening night. Ryan discusses the loss, some thoughts on Christian Braun, and what to look for going forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets lost 109-107 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Halloween night. On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about the true horror ... Christian Braun cratering the Nuggets spacing in crunch time and making the "Jokic Rules" that much easier to implement for opposing teams. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Portland moves to 4-1 under interim head coach Tiago Splitter after their win over Denver on Friday. What has surprised you most about this team?

In Hour 1, Rashad and Joe react to the World Series being pushed to seven games, discuss what has surprised them most about the Portland Trail Blazers so far this season, and more.

In Hour 2, Rashad and Joe give their betting picks for the weekend in "Who Do You Love?", debate if they truly know how good Oregon is, and more.

On this week's show, Rashad and Joe react to getting to watch a World Series Game 7 matchup between the Blue Jays and Dodgers, discuss what has surprised them the most about the Portland Trail Blazers so far this season, and more.

In Hour 3, Isaac and Suke discuss why the Rose Bowl is suing UCLA, dive into a story by The New York Times about Chauncey Billups' connections to organized crime, and more.

The New York Times just released an article detailing the possible connections that Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has to organized crime. Could all of this have started all the way back in Detroit?

Nesta semana, Denis Botana e Danilo Silvestre trazem o que de mais interessante e inovador aconteceu nos primeiros dez dias da temporada da NBA.Falaremos do ataque inovador do Miami Heat, da defesa invicta do Chicago Bulls, dos baixinhos pontuadores do Philadelphia 76ers e da defesa feroz do Portland Trail Blazers de Tiago Splitter.No Both Teams Played Hard respondemos perguntas sobre o Washington Wizards, a dor do primeiro amor e batizamos o filho de um ouvinte....NESTE EPISÓDIOIntrodução do Tema - 1:03Carinha do Jabá - 2:40Chicago Bulls -6:25Miami Heat - 21:40Insider - 38:45Philadelphia 76ers - 40:25Portland Trail Blazers - 52:23KTO Kero Todas Opiniões - 1:02:49Both Teams Played Hard - 1:08:25...|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 INSIDERCom nosso cupom BOLAPRESA você tem 15% OFF, já aplicado automático se usar o link abaixo:

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Portland Trail Blazers going 3-2 in the first week of the 2025-26 regular season• The early season play of Jerami Grant, Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday• The Trail Blazers doing all the things in the first five games that they said they were going to do during training camp and preseason• Enduring the highs and lows of a new style of play• Portland finishing the first week first in steals, second in pace, third in shot attempts, fourth in three-point attempts, sixth in defensive rating and eighth in offensive rebounds• Jerami Grant putting up historic early-season numbers off the bench• Getting bested by the LA Clippers due to a difficult second half• Bouncing back to defeat a shorthanded Lakers team going away• Donovan Clingan having his best game of the season versus his "vet" Deandre Ayton• Getting up big versus the Jazz before having to grind out a win in the fourth quarter (thanks in large part to Jrue Holiday)• The NBA Cup group stage begins on Friday versus the Denver Nuggets at Moda Center• Robert Williams III is upgraded to questionable 

In Hour 3, Isaac and Suke discuss what Michael Jordan had to say about load management in today's NBA, react to the news that Chauncey Billups won't get his paycheck while on leave for being arrested by the FBI, and more.

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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and former NBA player with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, Damon Jones are "alleged" to have participated in a nationwide scheme to rig illegal poker games.Follow me on Twitter & Instagram: @siddavisPodcast IG: @thesocialintrovertpodcastPodcast Twitter: @SocialintroPodSend emails to: thesocialintrovertpodcastegmail.com

The Utah Jazz lost to the Portland Trail Blazers who are starting to look like a nice NBA team again. Ace Bailey finally had that good game he needed.Follow me on Bluesky here: https://bsky.app/profile/hoopsnerd.bsky.socialFollow me on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/hansenjamesFollow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hoopsnerdnba/#utahjazz #portlandtrailblazers #nba

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on October 29, 2025. Utah's availability reports Logan Cooley contract  Would You Rather? Scott Springer, covers Cincinnati athletics for Cincinnati Enquirer NFL Blitz: Aidan Hutchinson inks 4-year, $180M extension with Lions The Top 10: Teams with the most World Series wins Matt Baiamonte, studio host for BYU athletics Utah Jazz vs Portland Trailblazers Best and Worst of the Day

Hour 3 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Matt Baiamonte, studio host for BYU athletics Utah Jazz vs Portland Trailblazers Best and Worst of the Day

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers sideline reporter Brooke Olzendam and Trail Blazers digital reporter Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers starting the 2025-26 season 2-2 and how they're weren't far off from starting 4-0• Portland following through on changing their style of play• The "new look" Trail Blazers drawing praise from their opponents• Changing perceptions about a team takes some time• Matisse Thybulle has been unleashed• Jerami Grant thriving off the bench, accepting his role and being honest when it would be easier to lie• Deni Avdija having a historic start -- at least in terms of franchise history -- to the season• Jrue Holiday is just what the Trail Blazers needed• Young Donovan Clingan taking a considerable step forward in his second season• Being starstruck by Instagram chefs, too old for Apple Pay, someone let Calabro buy a sandwich, eating Golden State's post-game locker room spread

Last Thursday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced it had made arrests in a pair of investigations into illegal gambling involving National Basketball Association (NBA) players and coaches. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is among those charged in the illegal sports betting case, while Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and several others are charged with participating in rigged poker games with ties to the mafia. According to FBI Director Kash Patel, the bureau has arrested 34 people as a result of the multi-year investigations, which covered 11 states and involved tens of millions of dollars. Billups and Rozier have been placed on leaves from their teams, and the NBA announced a review of its gambling rules.Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!I actually met them.Last year, the podcasts Question Everything and This American Lifedid a feature on the work we do here at Tangle. Central to their story was a couple, Dick and Emily, who said that Tangle helped save their marriage during the 2020 election because they were finally able to find some political common ground. The story went viral and led to hundreds of thousands of new readers of this newsletter.Well, last weekend, at our event in Southern California, I got to meet Dick and Emily in person for the first time. We sat down for a short interview, and they gave me an update on their story. It was a genuinely moving experience, and you can watch it here.You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Will Kaback and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comGreat House of Strauss friend Bomani Jones joins the show to discuss his perspective on the NBA's gamble scandal, the predicament of modern leagues and how complicity impacts us media types. Topics include!Is it weird that the Portland Trailblazers haven't had a press conference about this? * Why the conflict of interest with media and sports betting isn't JUST about the money* Weirdly, sports gambling isn't THAT much of the sports league revenue pie* Would Adam Silver redo his infamous 2014 sports gambling New York Times Op Ed * Good risk calculators can't understand bad risk calculators * Does the public care at all about these scandals? Or does the media just pretend scandal away? * Why isn't sports betting a right/left issue?* Are we no longer able to be scandalized? * Does Bomani Jones feel swindled by NBC not having Michael Jordan in studio?* Did the leagues NEED to do sports gambling?* Did the sports media NEED to do sports gambling?

On this episode of The Alley Oop Basketball Show on DLS Hoops, hosts Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick break down another wild week in the NBA. Trysta heads to the Portland Trail Blazers game and gives us the inside scoop from the locker room — including what the team's temperature really is right now. Meanwhile, Juju and Trysta react to Chauncey Billups' Klutch hoodie, the incredible skill set of Victor Wembanyama, Austin Reaves' breakout performance, and what's really going on with the Denver Nuggets. This episode's got everything: insight, laughs, and real hoops talk you won't find anywhere else.  Subscribe to DLS Hoops for more NBA stories, player insights, and hilarious basketball banter! #NBA #Wemby #VictorWembanyama #AustinReaves #Lakers #DenverNuggets #ChaunceyBillups #TrailBlazers #PortlandTrailBlazers #TrystaKrick #JujuGotti #DLSHoops #AlleyOopShow #NBATalk #BasketballShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The JBP kicks the latest episode off by reacting to the FBI indicting over 30 people, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, for their connections to Mafia-led gambling operations (30:50) before Joe recaps his run in with Ed Sheeran at the Knicks game (1:02:19). Later, New Edition announces a tour with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton (1:21:05), plus the latest in new music - Leon Thomas' ‘PHOLKS' (1:25:25), Kehlani's ‘Folded Homage Pack' (1:32:47), Dave East's ‘Karma 4' (1:44:01), Hit-Boy and The Alchemist's ‘GOLDFISH' (1:46:11), and more. The crew also discusses Kevin McCall's most recent comments about Chris Brown (1:57:22), news that Al Sharpton was a confidential informant (2:07:16), the latest New York City mayoral debate (2:31:42), how close they can be with fake people (2:41:44), and much more!  Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden 

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, there was a major FBI bust of an illegal sports betting scheme involving four NBA teams (Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors) and four mafia families (Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese, Lucchese), netting over $7 million. The NBA Has a problem, people need to have faith in the game. This is a massive blackeye for the NBA. Also, those who say ​that ​Israel ​will ​never ​annex ​the ​West Bank (Judea ​and ​Samaria), ​have ​no ​idea ​what's ​taking ​place ​in ​the ​West ​Bank. Israel ​will ​do ​whatever ​it ​chooses ​to ​do. The recent Knesset vote on annexation was initiated by the left to divide conservatives and the administration. If ​​Judea ​and ​Samaria ​don't ​belong ​to ​the ​Jews, ​who ​does ​it ​belong ​to? Shiloh's history proves Judea and Samaria as ancestral Jewish homeland is crucial to Judaism and Christianity. Later, Zohran Mamdani got his butt kicked at the NYC debate. He's a sloganeer, which is typical of Marxists, but he won't be substantive at all. Afterward, Obamacare is a lie focused on centralization and control rather than affordability, leading to loss of civil liberties, restricted benefits, and second-rate care where patients can't access desired doctors, hospitals, or medicines. It's just like socialist systems in Canada and Britain, from which people flee to the US for better care, yet Democrats aim to mimic them. Democrats caused the government shutdown to maintain and expand Obamacare subsidies and reinstate benefits for illegal aliens, refusing reforms and relying on media to blame Republicans, ultimately destroying Medicare, Medicaid, and employee insurance by inflating healthcare costs. Finally, a Daily Mail article predicts Christianity's decline as America's majority religion amid Islam's rise. U.S. was founded on tolerant Judeo-Christian values fused with Enlightenment, rejected by Marxists and Islamists. This ideological clash threatens free society's survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in a sweeping gambling investigation involving the Mafia. The Athletic’s Zach Harper breaks down the case. As the shutdown continues, Republicans claim that Affordable Care Act subsidies Democrats want renewed would pay for medical care for immigrants who are living in the U.S. illegally. The Washington Post’s David Ovalle explains how the reality is much more complicated. President Trump pardoned the founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance. The Wall Street Journal reports that the move likely paves the way for the company to return to the U.S. after it was banned in 2023. Plus, Silicon Valley persuaded Trump to call off deployment of federal troops to San Francisco, the woman who played the clarinet during brain surgery, and what to expect as the World Series kicks off. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the impact around the league following the news of the arrests made in connection to the FBI's gambling inquiries involving Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones. Then, the guys tackle Victor Wembanyama's sensational season opener for the Spurs before talking an underrated aspect of San Antonio's victory. Plus, a sensational night for the 76ers' guards, Embiid's health concerns, the Knicks strong start and much reaction to the biggest moments to the start of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. NBA Betting Scandal One of the most explosive sports scandals in recent memory: a massive NBA betting and poker rigging investigation led by the FBI. Clay and Buck break down the details of a multi-year probe that resulted in over 30 arrests across 11 states, involving current and former NBA players and coaches, including Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups, former player and coach Damon Jones, and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. The scandal spans illegal gambling operations, insider betting schemes, and mafia-run poker games using high-tech cheating devices like x-ray tables, contact lenses, and altered shuffling machines. Clay explains how the FBI uncovered two interconnected cases: one involving the mob rigging high-stakes poker games with tens of millions of dollars at stake, and another exposing NBA players manipulating game performance for prop bets, such as Rozier allegedly leaving a game early after signaling insiders. The hosts discuss the staggering stupidity of risking a $26 million NBA salary for $200,000 in illicit winnings, and why legalized sports betting may actually help catch these schemes by flagging irregular wagering patterns. Oppression Olympics An in-depth look at the Virginia Governor’s race, dissecting conflicting polls on Abigail Spanberger and why Democrats are sounding alarms despite media narratives of a comfortable lead. The hosts mock MSNBC’s claim that Spanberger’s struggles stem from sexism, pointing out that she’s running against another woman and citing examples of women winning major races nationwide. They argue Democrats are leaning on identity politics rather than addressing policy failures. The conversation pivots to Spanberger’s refusal to call for the resignation of Jay Jones, the Democratic Attorney General candidate embroiled in a text scandal advocating political violence. Clay warns Virginians that Spanberger is a far-left candidate masquerading as moderate, predicting radical policies on gender identity and sports if she wins. This leads to a fiery discussion on transgender athletes, spotlighting a shocking Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that unanimously allowed a male powerlifter to compete in women’s competitions, citing “human rights.” Clay and Buck slam this as emblematic of the left’s strategy to impose gender ideology through state power, comparing it to COVID-era mandates and warning of broader cultural consequences. Rep. Jim Jordan The ongoing government shutdown, now in its 23rd day, with Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan joining the show to explain why Democrats are holding the line—fear of primaries from the far-left and leveraging issues like Obamacare subsidies. Jordan predicts the shutdown could last until November and blasts Democrats’ Trump Derangement Syndrome as a driving force. Jordan also drops bombshell news: a criminal referral against former CIA Director John Brennan for allegedly lying under oath about the Steele dossier during the Russia investigation. He details evidence showing Brennan pushed for the dossier’s inclusion despite knowing it was unreliable, framing it as part of a broader pattern of anti-Trump bias. The discussion then shifts to Trump’s record in his second term, with Jordan calling it “the most impactful year of any presidency,” citing achievements on tax cuts, border security, Iran policy, and ending men in women’s sports. The hour closes with a quick revisit of the NBA betting scandal, contrasting today’s corruption with Pete Rose’s infamous wagers, and a nuanced debate on whether athletes betting on themselves should be treated differently. Clay explains why leagues ban all player gambling to prevent debt-driven corruption, noting referees as historically vulnerable due to lower salaries. Gov't Shutdown Realities The latest on the government shutdown, now stretching into weeks, as Clay and Buck dissect explosive remarks from Democratic House Whip Katherine Clark, who admitted the shutdown is being used as “leverage.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson fires back, accusing Democrats of holding American families hostage to push for $200 billion in Obamacare subsidies and benefits for illegal immigrants. The hosts argue this political brinkmanship is driven by internal Democratic fears—Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries worried about primary challenges from the far-left, especially after Mamdani’s surprise victory in the New York City mayoral primary, which shook the party establishment. The conversation pivots to the New York City mayor’s race, analyzing the fiery second debate featuring Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Cuomo, and Mamdani. Clay praises Sliwa’s populist message but warns that staying in the race could guarantee a Mamdani win. They highlight Cuomo and Sliwa pressing Mamdani on housing ballot initiatives, exposing his evasiveness and lack of clear policy positions. Clay brands Momani as a “cipher”—a social media-savvy candidate with no substantive record—contrasting him with Cuomo’s long political history. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.