Podcast appearances and mentions of Sam Presti

Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes reveal the unlikely source of the first "optionality" in sports. Sam Presti continues to play 4-D Chess with other GMs, and the conspiracy goes deeper than you could ever imagine. Truth Teller Spike Eskin of ⁠The Rights to Ricky Sanchez⁠ and WIP is the proud new owner of a mercenary super team. LeBron James has done the impossible and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, bringing with him a whole lot of attention, expectations and possibly his son Bronaldinho. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 The Dominant Duo – Total Dominance Hour -OSU - data center conversation, Al's 50th is coming (08-10-2026 @ Othello's), Berry's thoughts on data centers and OSU, Sam Presti's abilities and more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia, but does a 41-year-old LeBron make the 76ers the team to beat in the Eastern Conference—or are they building another high-profile second-round exit? The Foxx Den crew debates LeBron's fit alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe, including Embiid's health, Philadelphia's lack of depth, championship expectations and whether all those personalities can coexist.We also break down Sam Presti's latest moves with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Did OKC genuinely want Spencer Jones, or did Presti intentionally force the Denver Nuggets into a costly second-apron decision? We examine the Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins trades to Atlanta, how those moves could affect the San Antonio Spurs' future draft pick and whether losing shooting coach Chip Engelland is being overblown.Finally, we identify the NFL coaches entering the 2026 season on the hottest seats and debate the possibility of an 18-game NFL schedule. More football might sound great for fans, but would another regular-season game create too many injuries, damage historical records and shorten players' careers?Join The Podfather, Kellen, Gannon and Clay for honest sports arguments, strong opinions and plenty of trash talk inside the Foxx Den.

In deze aflevering van De Basketbal Podcast hebben we het natuurlijk over LeBron James. De move is gemaakt, maar daarmee is het verhaal nog niet voorbij. Daarnaast bespreken we de sneer van Jayson Tatum richting Jaylen Brown, de rol van Sam Presti in een situatie die het offseason van Denver in gevaar brengt en de vraag wat er gaat gebeuren met Peyton Watson. Dat en meer in deze aflevering.

Was the 2nd apron at play? is the pressure on ownership now? is the disagreement something to keep an eye on open roster spot options was this done partly to create a more balanced team? Summer league talk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Oklahoma City Thunder stunned fans by trading Lu Dort to theAtlanta Hawks for three second-round draft picks, creating a major debate aboutSam Presti's plan for the future. Todd, Kellen and Garrett break down the LuDort trade return, Oklahoma City's second-apron concerns, the financialmotivation behind the move and whether the Thunder sacrificed too much defenseduring their championship window. The Foxx Den crew also debates whether CasonWallace, Jared McCain or Ajay Mitchell should replace Dort in the startinglineup and whether OKC's young guards can replace the production of Dort,Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins. They examine Sam Presti's enormous collection offuture NBA Draft picks, the long-term future of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, JalenWilliams and Chet Holmgren, and whether the Thunder are still built to contend. The episodefinishes with the Podfather, the Dawg and G-Money sharing unforgettable sportsmemories involving the OKC Thunder, Oklahoma Sooners football, baseball, soccerand some incredible Foxx family moments.

The NBA's Second Apron penalty remains undefeated. Not only did it smash the Celtics' dynasty hopes, it also has now forced both the Thunder and the Knicks to jettison rotation players. We discuss the Thunder-Hawks-Mavs trade, and why Sam Presti got so much more draft capital than Brad Stevens. Plus, LeBron's list narrows, and the Celtics' preseason schedule is released.#nba #DifferentHere #Celtics #Sixers #ThunderCheck out all the best Celtics coverage at SportSpyder: https://sportspyder.com/nba/boston-celtics/news

The World Cup has officially come to an end. From Spain lifting the trophy to the way Argentina suddenly became the tournament's villain in the closing stages. We discuss how the narrative shifted, whether the criticism was deserved, and give Spain the credit they earned after an incredible championship run. Then we dive into another  NBA offseason move: the three-team blockbuster between the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, and Atlanta Hawks. We explain how the deal saved OKC significant money, why the Hawks may have quietly won by landing Lu Dort, and how the Mavericks are betting on the upside of Zaccharie Risacher. Is this one of those rare trades where every franchise walks away happy? We break down why it has the potential to be a true win-win-win, how Atlanta got let off the hook, and why Sam Presti continues to prove he's one of the NBA's premier executives. To close the show, we shift our focus to the NFL as we begin preparing for another season of the Prophet Playoff Theory. We discuss what we're looking for heading into the year, the teams already catching our attention, and set the stage for one of our favorite annual predictions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/preach-kev-preach-w-rashad--2977392/support.

Anthong analyzes the Thunder's decision to send Lu Dort to Atlanta and how it confirmed Anthony's suspicions that Sam Presti would do whatever he could to not keep some of his impact players in the west (and specifically on the Lakers) if he could avoid it.

Ravis discusses Oklahoma Football, Sam Presti's interesting comments about the Lu Dort trade and the Thunder's future, plus Mark sits down with Sooner GM Jim Nagy! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oklahoma City Thunder ha tomado una de las decisiones más sorprendentes del verano al desprenderse de Luguentz Dort, una pieza clave del equipo campeón de la NBA. A simple vista parece un movimiento difícil de entender, pero detrás hay una estrategia muy clara de Sam Presti.En este vídeo analizamos el traspaso de Lu Dort, las salidas de Isaiah Joe y Aaron Wiggins, cómo queda ahora mismo la rotación de los Thunder y por qué Oklahoma ha decidido sacrificar parte de su presente para mantener abierta su ventana de campeonato durante muchos más años.Si te gusta la NBA explicada con análisis, contexto y opinión, suscríbete al canal para no perderte los próximos vídeos sobre traspasos, mercado NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder y toda la actualidad de la liga.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are making major offseason moves, and we're breaking down every one of them! We discuss Isaiah Hartenstein's new contract, Isaiah Joe's trade to Detroit, Sam Presti's latest draft class, and whether the Thunder are building another championship-caliber roster. Plus, we dive into NBA free agency rumors, league-wide moves, and wrap up with a quick look at Oklahoma Sooners football as football season gets closer.

The Oklahoman's Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto give their thoughts on OKC’s NBA Draft selections and its team-option decisions in the newest Thunder Buddies podcast episode for July 2, 2026.

0:00 - CBS Sports published an article with the best and worst case scenarios for every NFL team this season. What did they write for the Broncos?12:53 - In the World Cup, we love seeing these tiny countries go toe-to-toe with soccer behemoths. Yesterday, DR Congo played to a 1-1 draw with PORTUGAL who has a played named, let me check my notes here, CHRISTIAN RONALDO. That's amazing. Just like Cape Verde holding Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw. We always root for a chaotic underdog.Next, OKC is hoping to move into the Top 10 of the NBA draft next week. They certainly have extra picks they can package in a trade. Sam Presti has built the team by drafting young studs and developing them, which keeps the team cheap and under the aprons/caps/taxes, etc. Hmmmm...that kinda sounds like...what Calvin Booth wanted to do...32:46 - Oh, by the way...Rory is currently in the lead at the US Open. And Brett's still not a Rory guy.Oh, by the way...a French tennis player dropped 7 F-bombs in about 20 seconds during a postgame interview. That's gotta be some sort of a record, right?Oh, by the way...some Japanese World Cup fans perfectly summed up Texas with two succinct sentences.

Seth and Sean see if any of the worst takes of the week from Brandon Aiyuk, Karl-Anthony-Towns, Sam Presti, Joey McGuire, or Carmelo Anthony can dethrone the current champ Ken Carman in this week's Take-a-Mania.

The Format Podcast breaks down the biggest NBA storylines: Jalen Brunson's NBA Finals struggles and what's going wrong, growing Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, Sam Presti's revealing comments about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and LeBron James being named TIME's most influential athlete of the century. We analyze advanced stats, media narratives, and front office implications while separating fact from hype. Is Brunson outmatched, is Giannis really available, and what does Presti's tone mean for OKC's future? Tap in for sharp NBA analysis, playoff breakdowns, and real basketball insight.Time Stamps:20:00 - Knicks One Win Away49:40 - Giannis on the Move?1:12:35 - Sam Presti Speaks on SGA1:30:41 - LeBron Time Magazine 100If you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

The TBU crew breaks down their biggest takeaways from end-of-season media sessions, with insight from Sam Presti, Mark Daigneault and the full Thunder roster. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

12pm hour of The K&C Masterpiece! NFL Overreaction or Reality. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker. My Buddy's an Idiot (Dana White / Justin Gaethje / Baseball hecklers / Sam Presti)

Clemente and Hunter talk about Sam Presti's 2025-26 end-of-season press conference

First Take begins with the Knicks first loss in over a month! Are the officials swallowing their whistles (then randomly calling segments of the game tight), Wemby's heightened play, or KATs regression to blame for the loss? Then, if the refs are allowing head punches, an abundance of hand checking not seen since early 2000s Artest, and one sided flagrant fouls, who does it favor? Next, is Sam Presti coming to SGA's defense over social media bullies the right or wrong move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Thunder GM Sam Presti speaking on SGA criticism, Las Vegas Aces and A’Ja Wilson beat the Seattle Storm and Texas Tech’s QB Brendan Sorby to play in 2026 Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Thunder GM speaks on criticism of SGA14:29 - Aces beat Storm19:17 - Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s court ruling31:11 - Q & Ayyyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 263 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast. The Spurs just stole Game 3 in Madison Square Garden and suddenly we've got ourselves a real NBA Finals. Robert Horry, Rob Jenner, and Brandon Harper break it all down the morning after — from De'Aaron Fox's backseat tendencies to Wembanyama's growing confidence as an enforcer, to whether this Spurs team actually has what it takes to steal another one in New York.   Topics covered this week: Spurs take Game 3 — what changed and what it means going into Game 4 De'Aaron Fox settling for jumpers when he should be attacking the basket Wemby's evolving physicality — is he figuring out he can get away with stuff? Dylan Harper off the bench: why the rookie energy matters more than a starting spot The chippy nature of this series — Hart's kick, Wemby's elbow, and whether any of it helps Trump at MSG, the blowback, and some truly unhinged postgame scenes outside the Garden Robert Horry saw Pop recently — how's Gregg Popovich doing? (Short answer: a lot better) Rick Brunson's full-court dad moment in Game 2 ESPN's AI Tony Parker disaster — and Robert finally getting his highlight reel moment Sam Presti's "sixth defender" comments about SGA and social media criticism Tribute to Stacey King, and Quinn Snyder's extension in Atlanta Big Shot of the Week: Fourth-grader Magnolia Bridegroom saves her dad's life with CPR Shootout is back — NBA Finals champions since 1999, MVPs who missed the Finals, oldest arenas, and more   Robert Horry is a seven-time NBA champion. He's been here before. And he's not done talking.

Seth and Sean discuss Wyatt Teller seeming petty at the Browns, listen back to some retro pettiness from former Texans, hear how mad Cubs fans are at Alex Bregman, and Sam Presti trying to defend SGA in this week's PettyCast.

This date in history, Brendan Sorsby gets an injunction, Quick Hitters: Spurs win Game 3, Andrew Berry gets NBA advice for the Myles Garrett trade, & Sam Presti defends SGA, sorting through the results of The Athletic's Ohio State fan survey, Denzel Ward doesn't wanna leave Cleveland, Baker Mayfield wants a new contract and Mike Babcock might get hired again.

Full Show over Spurs take Game 3, NBA Finals discourse, Brendan Sorsby, Sam Presti talks to media and more! Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Presti spoke to the media yesterday and we breakdown the key points Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed the media yesterday and just...where do we even begin? He spewed so much misinformation in like a 30 seconds soundbite. It's hard to fathom. But his end of the season presser confirms one thing: OKC's flopping and foulbaiting and playing the victim culture comes from the top. The VERY top. Always has, always will. 13:14 - The CFP's whole house of card is teetering precariously. If Brendan Sorsby can place 9,000 sports bets, including betting on his own team, transfer schools, be granted another year of eligibility, and all he has to do is serve a 2 game suspension...then what's the point of having rules? The rules are good as garbage at this point.But also, everyone else needs to chill. Bama, Florida, Georgia, all these SEC stalwarts...you can't cry about the sanctity of college football when you spent DECADES tarnishing it with shady backdoor practices. 32:24 - Friend of the program and certified nerd Jake Coyne recently released his ultimate Nuggets bible/manifesto/offseason guide. It's 70 pages! Brett and Moser didn't read it, obviously. Too many word. But Vic looked through it, and as always, it was overflowing with valuable insight.

0:00 - The Spurs won Game 3 last night, and NOW, we've got ourselves a series. Sorry, NYC. Wemby spoiled your party at the Garden. Can we stop with the whole NYC Celebrity Row fanfare and glazing? ESPN is acting like the Knicks are the first NBA Franchise to have fans. And by the way Timothee Chalamet and Spike Lee, you're not on the team! Quit acting like it! Jeez. Just WATCH the GAME.16:27 - Sam Presti is a brilliant GM. Don't get it twisted. Look at how he's turned around the Thunder. He built a championship juggernaut with a back-to-back MVP on the roster. But he's also a WHINY LOSER. He addressed the media yesterday, and we genuinely can't believe some of the words he actually spoke into a microphone. 37:07 - Not only did Sam Presti cry about SGA getting criticized on social media, he also played dumb about OKC getting the benefit of the whistle. So he's a whiny dork and also a liar. What a combo! This GUY. Guess what? You just earned the TOP SPOT ON THE LIST. Yes, THE list. 

Ravis discusses Sam Presti's comments on Chet and SGA, plus just how dirty is Wemby? Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are entering one of the biggest offseasons in franchise history, and we're breaking down every major storyline.Should Sam Presti package picks #12 and #17 to move up in the NBA Draft? Is Lu Dort's future in Oklahoma City uncertain? Could the Thunder realistically pursue a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo, or is running it back with the current roster the smartest move?We also dive into Chet Holmgren's development, Jeremiah McCain's future role, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's influence on roster decisions, and whether OKC is still the team to beat in the Western Conference.Plus, we wrap up the episode with our FIFA World Cup predictions, dark horse nations, and which countries could challenge favorites like Spain, Brazil, France, England, and the Netherlands.Topics Covered:✔ Oklahoma City Thunder offseason✔ Sam Presti roster decisions✔ NBA Draft picks 12 and 17✔ Lu Dort trade rumors✔ Chet Holmgren development✔ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander✔ Jeremiah McCain outlook✔ Giannis trade discussion✔ Thunder championship window✔ FIFA World Cup predictions

Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland continue to recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals that saw the Spurs finally take down the Knicks. Do you have a problem with Jalen Brunson’s approach to the game? Does momentum and home court advantage mean anything in the NBA Finals? What did you think of Sam Presti’s postseason comments? Were his comments about re-signing the entire roster calculated? What is the future of guys like Lu Dort?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of Jake & Ben on June 8, 2026 John Kurtz, host of Open For Business - A Big 12 Podcast, joined to talk about Brendan Sorsby being ruled eligible to play College Football after betting on his own team.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: More on Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility Ruling, NBA Finals Game 3 Tonight, Brandon Rose returns to the Utes.  Audio Vault: Sam Presti is complaining about Social Media attacking SGA for flopping. 

Hour 4 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Eric Spyropoulos, digital writer for NBA.com / Utah Jazz Sports Roulette: Thunder GM Sam Presti defends Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander NBA Finals Game 3

David Vassegh joins the show as the Dodgers get ready for a road trip to Pittsburgh and Chicago. Its Lit features the college football world being up in arms over Brenan Sorsby being ruled eligible, Sam Presti defending SGA and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finishing the conversation with Chris Herrington; Righter than Wright Trivia!; Brendan Sorsby Granted an Injunction Against the NCAA: How Does this Affect College Athletics?; Tell Your Story, Sam Presti.

Albert Breer's deep dive into the Myles Garrett trade reveals that Andrew Berry had a secret think tank of some of the most respected executives in sports, including Sam Presti and Chaim Bloom, helping him work up the nerve to trade a future Hall of Famer. The Browns handled this departure so cleanly that Garrett was literally sitting in Jimmy Haslam's house for a final summit after the deal was done, a far cry from the ugly Baker Mayfield divorce that left everyone bitter. Ken makes the point that the Browns have basically admitted to the whole world they do not think they are good enough to compete right now, so the pressure is on to make every single one of those picks count.

After a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Spurs, the Foxx Den Sports Podcast breaks down everything that went wrong for OKC and what happens next.Was Chet Holmgren too passive? Should Lu Dort be traded? Is Sam Presti about to cash in draft picks for a superstar? And how much did injuries to Jalen Williams and AJ Mitchell impact the Thunder's playoff run?Todd Foxx, Kellen Foxx, and Clay McDonald dive into the biggest questions facing the Thunder organization as the offseason begins.

With seeing how OKC Thunder General Manager Sam Presti operates, Travis proposes the question on why won't the Lakers break the bank in order to get him. STRAIGHT UP WITH TRAVIS. Travis reads an article on Phillies 1st baseman Bryce Harper who spoke on the MLB trying to add an salary cap. SHOP TALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

​Brandon is back in the film room after an unforgettable Game 7 in Oklahoma City. We break down the schematic fallout of the San Antonio Spurs completing the upset, Chet Holmgren's disappointing performance under pressure, and what Sam Presti does with a war chest of assets this offseason. Plus, a complete X's and O's preview of Game 1 of the NBA Finals tomorrow night between the Knicks and Spurs.

Pat Boyle explains why the Oklahoma City Thunder and Sam Presti should not overreact this offseason by trading Chet Holmgren for Giannis Antetokounmpo, following the young big man's disappointing effort against the Spurs.

Les Snead is officially the Sam Presti of the NFL.... and I HATE it.

Ric Bucher checks in from Athens, Greece, where the EuroLeague Final Four is giving him a global view of basketball — while the NBA Conference Finals reveal what truly separates contenders from pretenders. Ric breaks down why the Thunder-Spurs matchup is exposing the value of roster construction, coaching adjustments and Victor Wembanyama's accelerated greatness, while the Knicks-Cavs series shows the weakness of the Eastern Conference.Ric also pushes back on the growing obsession with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's foul-drawing, explains why playoff stars must master emotional discipline, and makes the case that Wembanyama already belongs in the rare category of athletes wired like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Plus: why Stephen A. Smith's clash with Jaylen Brown crossed from media criticism into using ESPN's platform as a weapon.Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:33 Ric from Athens + Coachable release 1:53 NBA playoffs through a global basketball lens 2:27 Why Thunder-Spurs reveals everything about roster building 3:26 Sam Presti, Mark Daigneault and Jared McCain's impact 5:04 What Wembanyama and the Spurs are learning 5:34 Why the East looks like the “Leastern Conference” 6:36 The SGA foul-drawing debate 8:06 Media bias, Wemby vs. SGA and player personality 9:03 Why Anthony Edwards and playoff stars must conserve emotion 11:39 Emotional discipline in NBA playoff basketball 15:21 Steph Curry, LeBron James and championship-level focus 17:26 Why Victor Wembanyama may already be “one of those ones” 20:12 How playoff losses linger — Thunder-Spurs Game 1 fallout 21:49 Stephen A. Smith vs. Jaylen Brown 22:36 Why Ric says ESPN crossed a dangerous media line 24:59 OutroHashtags: #OnTheBall #RicBucher #NBAPlayoffs #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #SGA #Thunder #Spurs #Knicks #Cavs #AnthonyEdwards #StephenASmith #JaylenBrown #ESPN #BasketballPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz are joined by David Dennis Jr. to react to Game 1 of the Spurs-Thunder series and Victor Wembanyama's all-time performance. They talk about how great the game was, whether Wemby is the clear best player in the NBA, where things stand between the Spurs and Thunder in the series, and make historical comparisons for Wemby's greatness.   0:00 Intro 0:41 Initial thoughts on Spurs-Thunder Game 1 5:18 Is Wemby the best player in the NBA? 7:24 Historical comparisons for Wemby's Game 1 21:12 Where things stand in the series 23:19 SGA's performance vs. Wemby's 30:47 Dylan Harper's performance 33:50 Alex Caruso's performance 35:12 Adjustments for the Thunder 38:15 More historical comparisons for Wemby 42:21 SGA's reign as best player in the NBA 44:01 Wemby's ceiling 46:48 Spurs-Thunder series prediction 47:28 What will Sam Presti do if the Thunder lose? 49:02 Potential trades for the Thunder 54:36 Will we see another Wemby? 56:45 Which all-time center would fare best against Wemby? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz are joined by David Dennis Jr. to react to Game 1 of the Spurs-Thunder series and Victor Wembanyama's all-time performance. They talk about how great the game was, whether Wemby is the clear best player in the NBA, where things stand between the Spurs and Thunder in the series, and make historical comparisons for Wemby's greatness.   0:00 Intro 0:41 Initial thoughts on Spurs-Thunder Game 1 5:18 Is Wemby the best player in the NBA? 7:24 Historical comparisons for Wemby's Game 1 21:12 Where things stand in the series 23:19 SGA's performance vs. Wemby's 30:47 Dylan Harper's performance 33:50 Alex Caruso's performance 35:12 Adjustments for the Thunder 38:15 More historical comparisons for Wemby 42:21 SGA's reign as best player in the NBA 44:01 Wemby's ceiling 46:48 Spurs-Thunder series prediction 47:28 What will Sam Presti do if the Thunder lose? 49:02 Potential trades for the Thunder 54:36 Will we see another Wemby? 56:45 Which all-time center would fare best against Wemby? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz are joined by David Dennis Jr. to react to Game 1 of the Spurs-Thunder series and Victor Wembanyama's all-time performance. They talk about how great the game was, whether Wemby is the clear best player in the NBA, where things stand between the Spurs and Thunder in the series, and make historical comparisons for Wemby's greatness.   0:00 Intro 0:41 Initial thoughts on Spurs-Thunder Game 1 5:18 Is Wemby the best player in the NBA? 7:24 Historical comparisons for Wemby's Game 1 21:12 Where things stand in the series 23:19 SGA's performance vs. Wemby's 30:47 Dylan Harper's performance 33:50 Alex Caruso's performance 35:12 Adjustments for the Thunder 38:15 More historical comparisons for Wemby 42:21 SGA's reign as best player in the NBA 44:01 Wemby's ceiling 46:48 Spurs-Thunder series prediction 47:28 What will Sam Presti do if the Thunder lose? 49:02 Potential trades for the Thunder 54:36 Will we see another Wemby? 56:45 Which all-time center would fare best against Wemby? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners just blew it last night and while Ian acknowledges that we might not know everything that went into the decisions that were made, we're allowed to be critical. It's a bad look that Dan Wilson doesn't know the rules. Dan Wilson and Bryce Miller both responded to last night's game and we take a listen to what they had to say. Why take Bryce out when he did? Luis Castillo is too valuable to be a reliever. A wild card spot is not good enough for the Mariners this year. John Canzano, Bald Faced Truth joins Ian to talk about all of the horrible coaching and managing decisions he's seen throughout his career. Sports are supposed to be interesting. He gives us the truth behind what's going on with Tom Dundon and the Trailblazers. How and why did Adam Silver let this happen? John fills us in on the "new Pac-12" and what's going on with the Mountain West lawsuit. We also hear from Iowa State's AD, who says we should all break away from these new 'power conferences'. The realignment we're continuing to see in college football remains greedy. The power plays we're seeing are ruining what makes the sport great and Ian misses the true competition. In The Daily Power Play, Ian tells you why you should be paying attention to the NHL playoffs. The NHL and NBA playoffs are underway right now. Ian says he does not plan to watch the Pukes and Spurs tonight, but he will confess if he ends up doing so. Although Ian hates the Pukes with a passion, he very much respects what Sam Presti has done. Ian relates it back to Seattle. Does OKC still live in your head? We check in on the MANY talkbacks and texts and finally, talk to Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kostos reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ike and Spike evaluate the Philadelphia 76ers' performance and discuss whether the season met expectations following their playoff exit. They explore potential roster changes involving Joel Embiid and Paul George while comparing the management styles of Daryl Morey and Sam Presti. The conversation also includes a fun segment about their go-to foods for life. 01:07 - Weekend Sports Recap 03:17 - Sixers Season Success 13:47 - Next Question Day 16:34 - Future Roster Moves 22:12 - Morey Versus Presti

Ike, Spike, and Fritz evaluate the Philadelphia 76ers' season following their playoff exit and debate whether the year exceeded expectations. They discuss Joel Embiid's post-game comments regarding his future and compare the management styles of Daryl Morey and Sam Presti.

"We're getting bogged down. Just take 25 dollars out of your wallet." Dan is still baffled by the Kalen DeBoer extension at Alabama, and Zaslow is OUT on 'Michael' movie while Mike is IN on 'Miami Vice '85.' And is Sam Presti the greatest GM in the history of the NBA? Then, the Pitch Clock returns as Jeremy has vowed to prevent back-to-back wins by Chris in Pitch Clock Trivia, and Bobby Wagner of Tipping Pitches joins the show to crash out over his New York Mets and break down the details of the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers feud and the rise of both José Soriano and Angel Pages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices