Podcast appearances and mentions of Sam Presti

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

Jim Traber discusses the Knicks Game 3 loss last night to the Spurs. Is the Wembanyama slander getting out of hand? What do you make of Sam Presti’s comments yesterday about how well Shai Gilgeous-Alexander handles criticism? Why was a retired judge brought in for the Brendan Sorsby trial? The College World Series preview. Do you think SGA gets more criticism with Wemby? Is Wemby a dirty player?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber takes your calls on the College World Series. Who would be your bet to win it all in Omaha? Do you think Sam Presti was realistic in his defense of the criticism of SGA in his post season press conference? Do you think SGA gets more criticism with Wemby? Is Wemby a dirty player?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Traber discusses the Knicks Game 3 loss last night to the Spurs. Is the Wembanyama slander getting out of hand? What do you make of Sam Presti’s comments yesterday about how well Shai Gilgeous-Alexander handles criticism? Why was a retired judge brought in for the Brendan Sorsby trial?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

C'est la fin d'un cycle pour le Thunder, un cycle débuté à l'été 2024, après l'élimination contre Dallas. En effet, l'été d'OKC va être marqué par de nombreux choix à faire par Sam Presti.Mais que retirer de ces deux dernières saisons ? Quels sont les enseignements à prendre en compte pour la suite ?Abonnez-vous à notre chaîne Twitch ! https://www.twitch.tv/wearethunderfrToutes les infos sur le Thunder sont à retrouver sur notre site web : https://wearethunderfr.wordpress.com/Abonnez-vous à notre compte Twitter pour ne louper aucun de nos contenus ! https://x.com/WeAreThunder_frRejoignez le discord des fans du Thunder : https://discord.com/channels/1377168592889581618/1377173315898179605 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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.

This week on The Sports Reverends, we bring the heat with a Holy Hot Take on pride, debate which stars are under the most Finals pressure, and pick the playoff underdogs with the best shot to shock the world.We kick things off with our sports guessing game, including NBA players with colours in their names, NFL logos with an “S,” and one tricky logo question from the four major sports.Then we get into our Holy Hot Take: Culture says pride. Jesus says surrender. In a world that tells us to celebrate ourselves, define ourselves, and live our truth, Scripture calls us to something deeper: humility, repentance, grace, and surrender to Christ.After that, we go PTI-style through the biggest sports questions of the week:Which NBA Finals player is under the most pressure?Is the Stanley Cup Final more about Carolina's system or Vegas' star power?Can Team Canada make it past the group stage at the World Cup?Did Myles Garrett make the Rams the team to beat?Who is the best GM in the NBA: Brian Wright or Sam Presti?If Mitch Marner wins away from Toronto, what does that say about him or the Leafs?Which underdog has the best chance to win it all?And finally, we pick our champions.Sports. Faith. Culture. Hot takes.This is The Sports Reverends.Question of the episode:Which underdog has the best chance to win a championship?Drop your answer in the comments.#TheSportsReverends #NBAFinals #StanleyCupFinal #HolyHotTake #ChristianPodcast #SportsPodcast #FaithAndSports #NBA #NHL #NFL #WorldCup

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

Noah Eagle of NBC Sports joins the show to talk all things NBA Playoffs including why the Spurs composure in Game #7 was ridiculously impressive, just how costly were the injuries to Oklahoma City, should we expect Sam Presti to make any major moves this offseason, and which Knick has impressed him most?

Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell joins the show to talk all things NBA Finals, including just how surprised he was by the Spurs victory over the Thunder, will Sam Presti make any major roster changes this Summer, his favorite bet as an NBA Finals MVP longshot, will the Knicks rust after time off cost them in Game #1, will Mitchell Robinson's broken pinky become a major factor in the series, his official prediction and more!

Le Thunder d'Oklahoma City avait tout pour aller loin. Un des meilleurs effectifs de la ligue, une superstar double MVP en titre, un titre à conserver après leur succès de 2025. Et pourtant… les San Antonio Spurs et Victor Wembanyama ont tout balayé.Un revers en match 7 en finale de conférence Ouest qui fait mal, qui interroge, et qui mérite qu'on s'y attarde sérieusement.Dans cet épisode d'And One, on fait l'autopsie complète de cette désillusion. Sans filtre, mais sans drama inutile — juste de l'analyse posée sur ce qui s'est vraiment passé côté Thunder.Au programme :

Can anyone stop JSN? The Rams seem to be going out of their way to bolster their secondary in an effort to slow down Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but can they actually do it? :30- It's Baseball Brunch time! We recap yesterday's Mariners win in Sacramento and sweep of the A's with special guests Emerson Hancock and Rob Refsnyder! :45- The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to be at the top of the NBA, so we'd better get used to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

In this week's episode, Brendan Suhr is joined by best-selling author and keynote speaker Jon Gordon to discuss his latest book, The Power of Positive Habits, and how simple daily habits can transform leadership, coaching, performance, and culture. Gordon shares why habits are truly the foundation of winning—whether in sports, business, or life—and explains how mindset, encouragement, gratitude, accountability, and purpose-driven leadership can help coaches bring out the best in themselves and their teams. Throughout the conversation, Suhr and Gordon connect the book directly to coaching, emphasizing the importance of culture in modern coaching, with stories and insights involving leaders like Sean McVay, Eric Spoelstra, Matt Ryan, and Sam Presti. Gordon shares practical ways coaches can implement these lessons with their teams immediately. This conversation is packed with takeaways for any coach, leader, teacher, or parent looking to create lasting impact through intentional habits and positive leadership.All that and more on Episode 331 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.For more information on Jon's book visit:https://powerofpositivehabitsbook.comNoah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to a notable comment from Bulls president Michael Reinsdorf during his press conference Tuesday.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 The Dominant Duo – Total Dominance Hour -Individual awards matter, Jim's ideas, talking to Sam Presti, Lebron-less Lakers 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.

Justin Martinez and Joe Mussatto discuss Chet Holmgren’s All-Star candidacy and potential trade deadline targets for OKC in the latest episode of the Thunder Buddies podcast.

Despite the lack of (outdoor) professional golf during this first week of January, Andy and Brendan know the show must go on! The two are admittedly down in the dumps a bit with no Kapalua on our TV screens and wonder if we've already seen the final PGA Tour event played at the Plantation Course. This "rite of passage" may not be kicking off 2026, but there has been plenty of TGL to fill the void! The Bay GC and Atlanta Drive match on Tuesday night was a "second-screen filler" for Andy, Brendan, and PJ, and all three admit some level of fatigue with the screen golf league after just three matches of season two. Some of the new holes are nice, Chris Gotterup has been a star, and Roberto Castro has improved the ESPN broadcast, but nobody knows where TGL should rightfully stand in the golf ecosystem. Even with all of these outstanding questions facing its first league, TGL has expanded and founded a WTGL, coming this winter! Lexi Thompson, a semi-retired professional golfer, has signed on to be the face of the women's league, which Andy and Brendan both deem to be "too much" screen golf. Andy thinks a WTGL league could be better than the LPGA's week-to-week product, but doesn't have much faith that the TGL will figure out how to get there. There's a lengthy discussion about TGL rosters and how nobody can figure out who's on what team with all of the "alternates" in play before everyone agrees that too much time has been spent on screen golf in this episode. Speaking of teams, Talor Gooch made a strong, Sam Presti-like move adding Harold Varner III to Smash GC! This trade came as a result of Thomas Detry joining fellow Illini Thomas Pieters on the 4Aces, marking another signing for LIV during this Hot Stove season. Elvis Smylie has also joined the league, teaming up with Leish and Cam Smith on the Rippers. After a very, very abbreviated Schedule for the Week, Andy leads his yearly look at the Top 10 of the OWGR as the group predicts which players will fall out of the top spots by the end of 2026. Join us in Chicagoland for an SGS Live Show on Thursday, February 12! We'll be hanging out at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois for a night of Q&A, Champs Tour Minute, and plenty of Bears chatter. A presale for FEGC members begins at 11 am ET on January 7, with general public tickets going live on January 9. Check out https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-shotgun-start-space-tickets/14054084?pl=space for more details.