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Ireland is joined by Ramona Shelburne today in the studio! The Dodgers are down in San Diego for a three game weekend series! Snell vs Darvish tonight! What are the NFL win projections for this upcoming season? Wheel of Questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ireland is joined by Ramona Shelburne today in the studio! How has Ohtani looked over his last few starts? Take a listen to Dodgers Pitching Coach Mark Prior talking about the possibility of Ohtani coming out of the bullpen in the playoffs? Kelsey Plum hit a game winner for the Sparks last night to keep their playoff hopes alive! Wheel of Questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @Shop.Mando and get 20% off sitewide + free shipping with promo code [PHILLYTAKE5] at http://shopmando.com!The Sixers are a little over a month away from training camp and their best kept secret is revealing himself to the NBA world. Today, we take a look at Justin Edwards, who has been quietly cooking in the gym all summer long. But how did he get to this point? And can he be a real contributor this season? In other news, Ramona Shelburne drops a very strange quote regarding the Sixers future. Lastly, an ESPN analyst claims that VJ Edgecombe is a wild card to beat out Cooper Flagg for rookie of the year... but is the reasoning legit? Today, we discuss it all!ADVERTISE WITH US: https://forms.gle/BHCmXV9XZs41CKPGACHECK OUT THE NEW MERCH: https://phillytakewithrb.com/Playback: https://www.playback.tv/phillytakewithrbPhilly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2AqpVenmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrbCashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrbSubscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1GwINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake
Mason dives into the Padres and Dodgers series in LA that starts tonight! Is there bullpen help on the way for the Dodgers? Bergman drops in to discuss the Dodgers back end bullpen issue. Wheel of Questions! Ramona Shelburne joins Mason for the rest of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start the show off with some super cross talk with Ireland & Momo, Ramona Shelburne. Sedano is on his college football camp tour for the ACC conference. Kap is in South South. Sedano called the Rams 1st pre-season game against the Cowboys. Kap got caught picking his nose once again. Where was he caught at? Matthew Stafford's back looks like it has not gotten better of the last couple of days. What is going on with Stafford? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ireland is joined by Ramona Shelburne today! The Dodgers lost another close game yesterday but what did Dave Roberts have to say after the game? Are you surprised that Roberts openly criticized Ohtani's play on Sunday? Aaron Donald teased that if Micah Parsons was traded to the Rams he could come back to play for the Rams. Could you imagine that D-Line? Wheel of Questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mason and Ireland are both out today, so Andy Kamenetzky and Ramona Shelburne are in! AK and Momo dive into a conversation on youth sports. Wheel of Questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland dive a little into the Rams and Kyren Williams signing a three year extension! What do the Dodgers do with Mookie Betts and his current struggles? Ramona Shelburne drops by the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mason is joined by Ramona Shelburne in the studio today! Mase and Momo circle back to the Gilbert Arenas news from yesterday. Momo gives her take on ‘lean Luka!' The crew dive into the MLB trade deadline, who are some of the bigger names that have moved the past two days? Sports Graffiti! Best fantasy football QB's for the upcoming season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to NBA Today, I'm Vanessa Richardson, in for Malika Andrews. Joined here today in our LA studios by senior writers Tim Bontemps, Ramona Shelburne, and Andscape's David Dennis Junior. We recap Houston's high-flying Summer and spotlight EXACTLY how KD fits in with the likes of Ime udoka, aperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson. Did you know New York ranked 26th in pace of play last year? We've got the latest on Mike Brown's plans to overhaul the Knicks offense. It's national thread a needle day so you KNOW our producers dug-in to find the tightest tight-window dimes of all-time! A special top of the top is NEXT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to NBA Today, I'm Vanessa Richardson, in for Malika Andrews. Joined here today in our LA studios by senior writers Tim Bontemps, Ramona Shelburne, and Andscape's David Dennis Junior. We recap Houston's high-flying Summer and spotlight EXACTLY how KD fits in with the likes of Ime udoka, aperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson. Did you know New York ranked 26th in pace of play last year? We've got the latest on Mike Brown's plans to overhaul the Knicks offense. It's national thread a needle day so you KNOW our producers dug-in to find the tightest tight-window dimes of all-time! A special top of the top is NEXT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ireland is joined by Ramona Shelburne in the studio today! Marcus Smart is reportedly signing with the Lakers! How much can Smart's defense help the Lakers next season? Who is playing at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend? Do the Dodgers have a problem? Wheel of Questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start the show off with some super cross talk with Ireland, & Ramona Shelburne. Sedano is still in Vegas for NBA Summer League. Beto is in for him. Kap is in south south. The 2025 ESPY's were yesterday in Hollywood. Our ESPN LA social team was at the Red Carpet. We go to the kids in the back Parker & Johnathan to set the scene. We play audio from 2025 ESPY's host Shane Gillis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Why didn't they just go to someone's house instead of sneaking LeBron's replacement plans through the back of a restaurant?”In this explosive episode of The Ben and Skin Show, broadcasting live from the vibrant Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, the crew dives deep into the NBA's latest drama—and it's juicier than a steakhouse appetizer platter.Join Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray as they unpack the bombshell Ramona Shelburne article that suggests the Golden State Warriors are preparing a trade run at LeBron James—and why LeBron might be feeling seriously left out of the Lakers' future plans.
(00:00-12:03) – Giannis Antetokonumpo was not happy with Damian Lillard being waived yesterday by the Bucks. (12:03-19:54) – Can you win without having a star? (19:54-32:24) – Ramona Shelburne shared some insight on both Joel Embiid and LeBron James. (32:24-41:33) – What are the Miami Dolphins doing? The guys also get ready for Adam Schefter to join the show.
(00:00-10:46) – On today’s episode of Kincade & Salciunas, Andrew opens up the show asking the question of “how much have you changed as a sports fan over the years?” The guys also check in on TJ Watt's situation. (10:46-17:23) – Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a two-year contract with the New York Knicks. (17:23-28:43) – Well, the 76ers re-signed Eric Gordon. What did you expect? (28:43-39:04) - Is there a chance that one scenario that Mike Missanelli talked about a while ago that is still alive? There is an unhappy star in the NBA. (39:04-51:30) – Giannis Antetokonumpo was not happy with Damian Lillard being waived yesterday by the Bucks. (51:30-59:14) – Can you win without having a star? (59:14-1:11:43) – Ramona Shelburne shared some insight on both Joel Embiid and LeBron James. (1:11:43-1:20:52) – What are the Miami Dolphins doing? The guys also get ready for Adam Schefter to join the show. (1:20:52-1:34:00) – Adam Schefter joins the show in his regular Wednesday appearance. (1:34:00-1:42:34) – Today’s Headlines with the one and only, Brendan Gunn. (1:42:34-1:54:17) – Is the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies pitching rotation the best in franchise history? (1:54:17-2:03:27) – How do we realize that we have multiple candidates for best of all-time in Philly right now? (2:03:27-2:16:16) – The Arizona Diamondbacks banned a fan who interfered with a ball in play from Monday night against the San Francisco Giants. (2:16:16-2:25:34) – The best 5 minutes from Adam Schefter this morning is played. (2:25:34-2:35:32) – The Phillies will be playing a double header today against the San Diego Padres since last nights game was rained out. (2:35:32-2:51:27) – The guys check the text line for the final time of the day and the KEY 3 wraps up Wednesday’s show.
Mason and Marcas hit the phones for Sports Graffiti! Ramona Shelburne joins the guys in the studio to break down some of these stories out of the NBA. What does Momo think of Rich Paul's comments about LeBron and the Lakers? Why haven't the Lakers released a statement on LeBron James yet? Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ramona Shelburne, who covers the NBA for ESPN, joins Willard and Dibs to react to the NBA Finals, to break down the Warriors' offseason plan, to lay out the Jonathan Kuminga situation, and more.
In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs wrap up their conversation with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, react to what she said about the Warriors offseason and Jonathan Kuminga, and more.
In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss what the Warriors' Plan A and Plan B should be with Jonathan Kuminga this offseason, react to the latest cryptic social media post by Jonathan Kuminga, begin a conversation with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, and more.
Willard and Dibs' full show from Monday, June 23rd. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles tear in last night's NBA Finals Game 7, debate who is to blame for the increase in major injuries around the NBA, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs discuss where the Warriors are in the 2026 NBA Finals odds, listen to Mike Dunleavy address the Jonathan Kuminga question facing the Warriors this offseason, wonder what the Warriors' plan is, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss what the Warriors' Plan A and Plan B should be with Jonathan Kuminga this offseason, react to the latest cryptic social media post by Jonathan Kuminga, begin a conversation with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs wrap up their conversation with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, react to what she said about the Warriors offseason and Jonathan Kuminga, and more.
Mason and Ireland go back to the phones to hear from the fans! The guys are joined by Ramona Shelburne live from Indiana! Momo gives her takes on the Lakers being sold! How good have the Dodgers been in their recent 30 game stretch? Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Senior Writer for ESPN Ramona Shelburne joined the show to discuss the NBA Finals, and her article on Caitlin Clark & Tyrese Haliburton's friendship in Indiana. Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Padres are about to enter a stretch of 13 games in a row and 29 games in 31 days to finish the 1st half of the season. Reports say the Padres are about to enter a pitching crisis while simultaneously searching for an outfielder. The Oilers win Game 4 of the Stanley Cup in OT. ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins the show. Antonio Brown is wanted for attempted murder. NBA Finals Game 4. SDSU's JJ Spaun leads the US Open.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Padres are about to enter a stretch of 13 games in a row and 29 games in 31 days to finish the 1st half of the season. Reports say the Padres are about to enter a pitching crisis while simultaneously searching for an outfielder. The Oilers win Game 4 of the Stanley Cup in OT. ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins the show. Antonio Brown is wanted for attempted murder. NBA Finals Game 4. SDSU's JJ Spaun leads the US Open.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senior Writer for ESPN Ramona Shelburne joined the show to discuss the NBA Finals, and her article on Caitlin Clark & Tyrese Haliburton's friendship in Indiana. Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travis talks Ramona Shelburne as she is covering the NBA Finals from Indiana. What do we expect to see on game 3? How different does it feel covering 2 small market teams in the NBA Finals? and what does she think of the All Star Friday Night Softball Draft? D'Marco calls in from Rams camp and tells us why he feels this Rams teams is special. Time for HOT and COLD presented by NEXGEN. The DUMP and SUPER CROSSTALK with MASON and ANDY KAMENETZKY LIVE from ISLANDS in WEST COVINA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-16:08) – Indiana Pacers radio network analyst Eddie Gill joins the show to explains what has gone wrong for Indiana in games one and two, highlights how the Pacers can get Pascal Siakam involved more often, identifies when Tyrese Haliburton has the offense operating at peak efficiency, considers Haliburton a facilitate first point guard over a score first point guard, and reveals what he was doing 25 years ago when the Pacers last hosted an NBA Finals game. (16:08-30:28) – ESPN.com’s Ramona Shelburne joins Query & Company to explain what interested her most about telling Pacers assistant coach Jenny Boucek’s story about balancing coaching and being a single mom. Ramona highlights some things that she learned when putting together this story together, believes that Coach Boucek could be the first female head coach in NBA history, and states that both of these teams are here because of the level of respect and togetherness that they have compared to some of the other teams that were in the NBA Finals. (30:28-51:48) – Andrew Schlecht from The Athletic joins the show to highlight the various defensive schemes that the Oklahoma City Thunder have seen over the course of the season to try and slow down their offense, believes that the main priority for the Thunder defensively is to shut down the paint to take away Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, explains why moving Isaiah Hartenstein to the bench has benefited the Thunder in the series thus far, and reveals how the city is feeling about the Thunder making the NBA Finals and how they feel about facing the Indiana Pacers. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-26:09) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the history of Indianapolis hosting NBA Finals games with it being 25 years since the last time it happened. They touch on how people need to celebrate and enjoy this moment because there is no guarantee the Pacers are back in the finals next year. (26:09-33:37) – With it being a gameday for the Pacers, Jake revisits what Oklahoma City has done that has created issues for Indiana’s offense in three quarters of game one and the entirety of game two. (33:37-43:17) – The first hour of the program concludes with Jake offering a solution as to how the Pacers can get back on track offensively and it starts with their two stars – Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. (43:17-1:07:53) – Indiana Pacers radio network analyst Eddie Gill joins the show to explains what has gone wrong for Indiana in games one and two, highlights how the Pacers can get Pascal Siakam involved more often, identifies when Tyrese Haliburton has the offense operating at peak efficiency, considers Haliburton a facilitate first point guard over a score first point guard, and reveals what he was doing 25 years ago when the Pacers last hosted an NBA Finals game. (1:07:53-1:22:19) – ESPN.com’s Ramona Shelburne joins Query & Company to explain what interested her most about telling Pacers assistant coach Jenny Boucek’s story about balancing coaching and being a single mom. Ramona highlights some things that she learned when putting together this story together, believes that Coach Boucek could be the first female head coach in NBA history, and states that both of these teams are here because of the level of respect and togetherness that they have compared to some of the other teams that were in the NBA Finals. (1:22:19-1:28:04) – The second hour of today’s show wraps up with Jake and Eddie giving away a pair of tickets for a listener to go see Seether and Daughtry at Everwise Amphitheater by answering a Pacers trivia question! (1:28:04-1:53:21) – Andrew Schlecht from The Athletic joins the show to highlight the various defensive schemes that the Oklahoma City Thunder have seen over the course of the season to try and slow down their offense, believes that the main priority for the Thunder defensively is to shut down the paint to take away Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, explains why moving Isaiah Hartenstein to the bench has benefited the Thunder in the series thus far, and reveals how the city is feeling about the Thunder making the NBA Finals and how they feel about facing the Indiana Pacers. (1:53:21-2:02:58) – Yesterday Jim Irsay’s daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Kalen Jackson, and Casey Foyt met with the media to discuss the change of ownership and share memories about their father. Jake highlights two things that were said during the press conference that he found interesting. (2:02:58-2:10:18) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie revisiting the things that they want to see from the Pacers early in tonight’s game.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland and AK react to a list of the top ten sports movies. The crew give their top five favorite sports movies! Ramona Shelburne joins the show live from New York! How much did Ashton Jeanty pay for the number 2? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk with Sedano and Kap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today on "Don't@ME", New WOKE ESPN show, Stephen A. plays race card, Ramona Shelburne under fire, Baurer on Pete Rose. Plus, OutKick Reporter, Dan Zaksheske on his trip to DC in an attempt to seek answers from our elected officials on this Nike gender affirming care scandal. And Screencaps Reap with Joe Kinsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
D-Lo and KC talk about Aaron Gordon's comments on Ramona Shelburne's story, and how to work as a reporter.
We start the show off with some Super Cross talk with Mason & Ireland. It is a Live Imaging Tuesday. Chris Morales is in studio along with Sedano & Kap. Ramona Shelburne wrote an article in regards to Denver Nuggets Guard Russell Westbrook. What was said in the article? We had an interesting text chain today in the group. We role play from our group chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It is our Reel Fathers Rights 5pm hour, enjoy 30 min commercial. GUEST. Ramona Shelburne comes on to talk to the crew. BIG DEAL OR NO DEAL. DEALERS CHOICE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne to talk the Warriors eliminating the Rockets in Game 7 off of a career game from Buddy Hield, if Golden State has a chance in the next round, Houston potential with Kevin Durant & other stars this summer, the Nuggets' domination of the Clippers in Game 7, the Pacers' surprising upset in Cleveland and some of the biggest storylines to watch in the second round including Knicks-Celtics & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne to talk the Warriors eliminating the Rockets in Game 7 off of a career game from Buddy Hield, if Golden State has a chance in the next round, Houston potential with Kevin Durant & other stars this summer, the Nuggets' domination of the Clippers in Game 7, the Pacers' surprising upset in Cleveland and some of the biggest storylines to watch in the second round including Knicks-Celtics & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mason and AK are joined by Ramona Shelburne as the crew preview game three of the Lakers vs Timberwolves! The guys also dive into other stories around the NBA. The first round of the NFL Draft is here! Who eats pumpkin pie for breakfast? Game of Games, plus Supercross talk with Sedano and Kap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss a magical start to the season for the Giants, chat with Ramona Shelburne about the Nuggets firing Mike Malone and the Warriors chances in the Western Conference, and more.
Willard and Dibs' full show from Wednesday, April 9th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to last night's Warriors win in Phoenix and what else happened around the Western Conference, debate how sustainable Brandin Podziemski's recent great play is going forward, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs recap what has been a wild year in the NBA, debate if the Warriors are true title contenders, react to a come-from-behind and walk-off Giants win, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss a magical start to the season for the Giants, chat with Ramona Shelburne about the Nuggets firing Mike Malone and the Warriors chances in the Western Conference, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs discuss how well Brandin Podziemski has played over the last couple of months, break down how he has been a part of so many of the Warriors' best lineup combinations, fire back at those that bring up Jonathan Kuminga when we credit Podziemski, and more.
In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil run down the list of names that could be potential coach or general manger fits for the Nuggets. Could former Warriors GM, Bob Meyers be a candidate for the Nuggets? Should the Nuggets go with a championship level winning, proven coach or an outside hire that is up and coming? Could a former player, similar to JJ Reddick be on the table to be the next Nuggets coach? Phil walks us through what his experience was like when his NFL coach was fired during the season. We hear from Josh Kroenke and his thought process on the major shake up within the Nuggets franchise. Was there one moment that led the Nuggets to firing both Calvin Booth and Michael Malone? ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne joins the show to discuss how surprising it was to see both Malone and Booth be let go by the Nuggets, the timing of the Nuggets decision, and how the Nuggets lost their culture in the locker room.
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deeper look at the Nuggets decision to cut ties with GM, Calvin Booth. Did the Nuggets lose their culture when their old GM, Tim Connely took a job with the Minnesota Timberwolves? ESPN’s Tim Bontemps joins the show to discuss the surprising news of the Nuggets firing both their coach and GM, how flawed the Nuggets roster is, and if we will see more moves from the Nuggets regarding the roster. Today’s “Three Count” includes different audio cutes from national sporter personailities including Brian Windhorst, Shams Charnia, and Ramona Shelburne. What is the plan for the Nuggets moving forward? Did Michael Malone and Calvin Booth ever have a relationship? Did one specific interaction lead to the Nuggets clearing house? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss why the Nuggets decided now was the time to fire Michael Malone, if Malone lost the locker room, and how the Nuggets lost their culture.
Ireland is joined by Ramona Shelburne today in the studio! The crew dive into the Dodgers hot start to the season! The Dodgers have started the season 7 and 0! Take a listen to an interview JJ Redick did with the Los Angeles Times while returning to the grounds of the fires. Wheel of Question! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ireland is joined by Ramona Shelburne today in the studio! Morales is here for Live Imaging Tuesday! The crew are joined by Special Guests from Children's Hospital Los Angeles for their Make March Matter campaign! Wheel of Questions! Why was the Lakers win over the Rockets last night a big one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Time for Sports Graffiti! Ramona Shelburne joins Mason in the studio! Mase and Momo are joined by special guest Alanna Rizzo! How loaded are the Dodgers this season? Is Mookie Betts ready to go? The guys dive into the latest LBJ and Stephen A Smith comments. Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mason is joined by Ramona Shelburne today for the return of Live Imaging Tuesday with Chris Morales! The USC Women's basketball team won last night and advanced to the Sweet 16! More stories from Mason's 60th birthday party! Wheel of Questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mason is joined by Ramona Shelburne for the rest of the show! It's time for Sports Graffiti! The crew is joined by the Los Angeles Kings President Luc Robitaille! Is anyone watching the baby Eagles live camera? Mason wants to know what Momo thinks about the recent AD comments that have been in the news. Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and NBA Skills Coach Drew Hanlen to talk Drew's new book, training the NBA's biggest stars, helping Tatum fix his shot, what we don't know about Joel Embiid and more. Plus, the comment from Anthony Edwards that Ramona thinks deserves more attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the latest trade in NBA involving the Kings, Spurs & Bulls centered around De'Aaron Fox & Zach LaVine. The guys talk the winners & losers of the deal before ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins to talk about how some of the historical LA superstar trades that almost happened helped the Lakers to get Luka Doncic this time. Then, the guys talk Mavs GM Nico Harrison's unique press conference about the blockbuster trade before breaking down where Dallas goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When Jimmy Butler arrived in Miami in 2019, the initial thought was that this was a perfect marriage. You had a fanatically driven, yet volatile, All Star linking up with a celebrated NBA institution, better known as Heat Culture. And with two NBA Finals appearances in four years, everything was going as planned. But then stories of special treatment and feelings of disrespect started to bubble to the surface and suddenly Butler found himself at odds with the architect of Heat Culture – the indomitable Pat Riley. Today, Ramona Shelburne joins us to break down how this went from bad to worse in Miami and how Jimmy Butler might have finally met his match.. And don't forget the playlist, featuring our favorite stories of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do you remember Canadian reggae artist "Snow?" Did you know he was white? Did you know because of his name? Then, we promised ourselves we'd stop talking about Jimmy Butler, but this new piece from Ramona Shelburne is just too good. Palpable dread? Disgust? Jimmy hasn't even started? Tonight's game and Kevin Love's IG are both going to be a movie. Plus, we use Andrew Hawkins' football expertise ahead of Playoff games returning tomorrow to let us know the difference between "a guy," "the guy," and the new submission of "a dude." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices