Podcasts about Shams

In hour 3 of the show, Buck and Fitz talk about the latest news surrounding the Brendan Sorsby saga and the NFL not holding a supplemental draft, they then discuss the latest Shams report that the Raptors and Clippers are in deep talks for a trade that would send Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the surgery that fixed your knee did no better than fake surgery? EconTalk host Russ Roberts speaks with Dr. John Mandrola about a striking clinical trial in which patients who received sham knee surgery (a real incision, but no actual repair) did as well or better than those who had the actual procedure--one performed 700,000 times annually in the U.S. The conversation ranges from the power of placebo and nocebo effects (how expectation of harm can cause real suffering) to the broader philosophy of "medical conservatism"--the idea that humility, watchful waiting, and honest counsel often serve patients better than the knife. Mandrola argues that financial incentives, professional identity, and language itself ("bone-on-bone," "the widowmaker") conspire to push patients toward interventions that can do more harm than good.

(00:00) The guys talk about Shams saying the Celtics are asking for four first round picks for Jaylen Brown. McKone and McCarthy also think that there is no way Jaylen Brown is coming back to the Celtics.(11:42) Are the Detroit Pistons a potential trading partner for Jaylen Brown? The Pistons would trade Jalen Duren.(23:46) Is there a trade that would excite Celtics fans in return for Jaylen Brown? Plus, more from Jake Fischer's reporting on potential suitors for Jaylen Brown.(32:15) Callers Reactions on the CelticsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This hour: The Dong Report; Arcand Fire; Jaylen Watch continues…

Time for Sports Graffiti! Andy Kamenetzky and Chris McGee stay with the phones for more reactions from fans. What did Shams have to say about the Lakers and Austin Reaves? The guys are joined by Tyler Metcalf from ‘No Ceilings'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) The guys talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo and his trade to the Miami Heat, the Celtics trade package, what the Bucks received, Jaylen Brown's value, who were the winners and the losers of the Giannis trade, if the Celtics should trade Brown still, why did the Bucks choose the Heats deal and not the Celtics, what should the Bucks have done, and where does Jaylen Brown want to go now? (00:21:58.53)(00:38:45.38) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Giannis Antetokounmpo got traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat for multiple players and picks, and the guys talk about the players in the return and react to Shams breaking the news and saying what the Celtics offered. Was it worth the Celtics not getting Giannis Antetokounmpo in order to keep their younger players? Why would Boston want to give up Jaylen Brown and what happens now? What does this do for all the teams involved? Brown's livestreaming could end up being an issue. Then, did the Buck's owner mess up the deal for the Celtics, then the guys take some callers. Also, if the Celtics now have an issue on their hands with Brown. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour three, while looking through different names the Heat might look to sign to bolster their roster, we discuss if LeBron joining Giannis and Bam makes any sense. Plus, revisiting how we experienced the Shams bomb last night.

(00:00) Zo, McKone, and Dondero discuss the Red Sox continued struggles and more blown leads as they continue to struggle after blowing another late lead against the Rockies.(9:55) Zo, McKone, and Dondero discuss a live update from Shams on the Jaylen Brown situation the Celtics are listening to offers from multiple interested teams Zo says If he wasn't already, Brown should be pissed.(21:10) The crew goes back to the phone lines to get your thoughts on everything from the Celtics and Jaylen Brown to potential big man options from the Celtics(30:45) Today's takeaways.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 - The Milwaukee Bucks finally traded Giannis to the Heat for a HUGE haul. None of these whispers from Shams. It finally happened. What's the temperature in Milwaukee this morning? How do Bucks fans feel about Giannis? Is it similar to the way Nuggets fans felt when Melo went to the Knickerbockers?15:22 - The NBA CBA has all these teams in Shedding Mode. How do we offload contracts and stay under the aprons, taxes, etc.?The Rockies Rockie'd for 8 straight innings, then walked off the Red Sox on a TRIPLE in the bottom of the 9th. Say what you will about this squad, but they're sure fun to watch.33:10 - It takes a lot of different factors to win in the NFL year after year. Some of those factors are in your control. Most aren't. Even if the Broncos "run it back," there's no guarantee they'll win 14 games and make the AFC Championship again.

Get Up resumes with breaking Shams news on Giannis. It's down to the Heat and Celtics... which team has the better offer? Meanwhile - Brendan Sorsby's pro day is set for July 10th! Jordan Rodgers breaks down his accuracy, quick feet, and touch on deep throws. Then - NBA draft! Dybantsa or Peterson? Wilson or Boozer? Is there a clear drop off after the top 4? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shams is reporting that the two favorites to land Giannis are Boston & Miami. Would you have a preference of the two? Plus, the return of Sideline to Sideline! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shams announced Giannis will be traded before tomorrows NBA Draft and the options for where he will go are Boston or Miami. The guys are scared of the Celtics potentially running back the same team as last year and understand the Celtics would be a brand new team with Giannis.

Shams reports JB is not being shopped outside of Giannis deal // In Brad We Trust? // Who wore #37 better? // What is Jaylen Brown really worth? //

Could Giannis be a Boston Celtics by day's end? // Could Jaylen Brown be traded even if Giannis deal falls through? // Who would be the 1 in a Tatum/Giannis Celtics team? // Drake Maye 2026 MVP odds // Shams reports JB is not being shopped outside of Giannis deal // In Brad We Trust? // Who wore #37 better? // What is Jaylen Brown really worth? // Does Breslow deserve credit for Devers trade? // Potential downsides to Giannis in Boston // Kyle Kuzma claps back at Bill Simmons and promises "big announcement" // A Drake Maye skeptic amongst us?! // Could this be one of the biggest trades in NBA history? // Will Giannis force the Celtics to rethink their offensive style? // The Tartan Army receives less friendly welcome in Miami // Giannis watch CONTINUES, Ken predicts it'll happen tomorrow //

0:00 - The NBA Draft is tomorrow. Vic says it will be a very important day for the Nuggets. What they do, or don't do, will speak volumes about their offseason plans/overall vision for the team.15:57 - Vic has a dog-related incident yesterday and he PROMISED the Queen of Chicken he wouldn't talk about it on air today. And, yet...here he is bringing it up. How did Vic clash with a good boi yesterday?Shams is reporting now that Giannis WILL be traded before the NBA Draft tomorrow. Where will he end up?29:49 - Oh, by the way...the Amateurs did well at the US Open! That's a TOUGH course there at Shinnecock. If Vic, Moser, and Brett golfed in a scramble and you only took their best scores, how low could they score on that course?Oh, by the way...Cape Verde played to another draw in the World Cup. The little engine that could is still rolling, baby!Oh, by the way...Sean Keeler wrote an article about the history of CU football. It existed before Deion, and it'll exist after he leaves. And, oh by the way, who did Keeler interview for this article? Darian Hagan, the starting QB for CU's only national championship team

Trechos do livro “Maqalat-e Shams-e Tabrizi”, de Shams de Tabriz.Shams Tabrizi, ou Xamece de Tabriz (1185 - 1248) foi poeta e místico Sufi iraniano, discípulo de Baba Kamal al-Din Jumdi e mestre de Rumi.Antes de conhecer Rumi, Shams trabalhou como tecelão de tendas e vendedor de cintos. O encontro de ambos marcou o ponto de virada na vida de Rumi, que até então tinha sido um eminente professor de religião para se tornar um poeta em êxtase e amante da humanidade.Depois de vários anos com Rumi em Cônia, Shams dirige-se para o oeste e se estabeleceu em Coi. Segundo a tradição Sufi, Shams de Tabriz desapareceu misteriosamente.Conforme os anos se passaram, Rumi atribuiu, mais e mais, trechos de suas poesias a Shams como um sinal de gratidão e amor pelo seu amigo e mestre.

While Fernando is off enjoying Italy, Shams is flying solo and holding down the fort for today's episode.  Today, our dear friend Tim Bender returns to talk about the incredible early access launch of Olden Era, which has by the time of today already sold over a million copies in just its first month! The big topic, though, is Hooded Horse's leveled-up partnership with Griffin Gaming Partners. Tim breaks down a massive new $100 million project financing fund built specifically for indie developers. The best part? They're ditching those brutal 100% recoup deals in favor of flat revenue splits. It's a total game-changer for studios looking for a fairer, more sustainable way to get funded without giving up their equity. But before we jump into that, Shams kicks things off with a quick rundown of his recent trip to China , touching on how their gaming market is shifting fast towards PC and premium titles , and how local developers are really stepping up to the global stage. Thanks for listening and be sure to learn more about the Special Opportunities Fund here!

NBA insider Shams Charania joins Stugotz and Izzy from San Antonio ahead of the NBA Finals. Shams reflects on his reaction when Jalen Brunson signed with the Knicks, shares the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future, and explains how the NBA's new "3-2-1 Lottery" could impact teams across the league this offseason and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Shams Merchant, Attorney, CRE Law, discusses what separates successful real estate entrepreneurs, where he sees opportunity in today’s commercial real estate market, and the importance of practical experience when advising investors and fund managers.

In this episode, Shams Merchant, Attorney, CRE Law, discusses what separates successful real estate entrepreneurs, where he sees opportunity in today’s commercial real estate market, and the importance of practical experience when advising investors and fund managers.

Fast Track! Mason and Ireland dive into the comments from Shams talking about Giannis potentially being traded to the Lakers. More Fast Track! Are A.I. Pets coming soon? What did Mike Trout have to say about the constant trade comments? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 4 -- Sound Soiree featuring Bob Brenly saying that the Giants mess around too much. Draymond Green talks about how the NBA has a leak issue when it comes to awards like the MVP. Michael Wilbon talks about Aaron Rodgers and why he is irrelevant now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Wembanyama's MASTERPIECE Dazzles Gil's Arena as the Gil's Arena Crew react to an electric Game One of the Western Conference Finals as Victor Wembanyama put on an NBA Playoff performance for the ages to steal Game One from the OKC Thunder and break down what statement the Alien made on Shai Gilgeous Alexander's MVP Night. They also break down the perfomance from Dylan Harper as the young guard for the San Antonio Spurs played his best game in the Double OT Thriller and discuss if the OKC Thunder should be concerned by Shai's lackluster Game 1 or if the back to back MVP was simply shaking the rust off after a long break. Next, they highlight Shai's historic MVP win, sparking debates on if the Canadian Superstar is the best player in the world right now and a top 3 point guard in NBA History before giving their take on Shams breaking the SGA MVP news nearly 12 hours before the official announcement. Finally, they react to the viral clip of Anthony Edwards shaking hands with the San Antonio Spurs with 8 minutes left in their Game 6 blowout and debate if the Timberwolves superstar was overstepping with this immature action before breaking down the Cleveland Cavaliers Game 7 win over the Detroit Pistons where Donovan Mitchell proved he's a #1 option by carrying James Harden and the Cavs to an improbable Western Conference Finals against the Knicks. PLEASE give us a LIKE & SUBSCRIBE if you enjoy the show!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Brandon Jennings, Skip Bayless & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena premieres every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries ⁠https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi...⁠ If prescribed, new sexual health patients get $15 off their first order of Sparks on a recurring plan. Connect with a provider at ⁠https://ro.co/ARENA⁠ to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you. SUBSCRIBE: ⁠   / @thearena0  ⁠ Read Rashad's Blog - ⁠https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y⁠ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! ⁠  / discord  ⁠ Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown ⁠0:00:00⁠ Show Start ⁠0:01:54⁠ Wemby's Game 1 Masterpiece ⁠0:04:24⁠ Shai Struggles In Game 1 ⁠0:54:16⁠ SGA Wins Back To Back MVPs ⁠1:12:44⁠ Mr. B Calls Shai A Top 3 PG ⁠1:29:33⁠ Cavs Win Game 7 ⁠1:48:50⁠ Game 1 Preview ⁠2:10:51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss Wemby's dominance, react to tonight's Giants lineup which does not include Bryce Eldridge, and more. Plus, is it a big deal that Shams broke the news of the NBA's MVP before the league's TV partner was scheduled to announce the news?

Willard and Dibs' full show from Tuesday, May 19th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Victor Wembanyama's epic performance in last night's Game 1 win over the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, wonder what the arrival of the Wemby Era means for the Warriors going forward, and more.   In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss Wemby's dominance, react to tonight's Giants lineup which does not include Bryce Eldridge, and more. Plus, is it a big deal that Shams broke the news of the NBA's MVP before the league's TV partner was scheduled to announce the news?   In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to react to Shams "spoiling" the NBA MVP reveal, discuss the six games the 49ers are underdogs in this season, and return to the Warriors' options moving forward with the Victor Wembanyama era underway. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs react to Tony Vitello explaining why Bryce Eldridge isn't in the lineup for the Giants tonight, take calls from Giants fans, and more.

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to react to Shams "spoiling" the NBA MVP reveal, discuss the six games the 49ers are underdogs in this season, and return to the Warriors' options moving forward with the Victor Wembanyama era underway.

Verno and Jacoby return to react to the classic Game 1 of the Western Conference finals and give their thoughts on Game 2. They also preview the Eastern Conference finals featuring the Knicks and Cavaliers. Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:00) Spurs-Thunder: “Harwood Classic,” Spurs win Game 1, 122-115 (2OT) (6:40) Alex Caruso has the game of his life: 31 pts to keep Thunder in the game (10:15) Wemby with an MVP performance: 41 pts, 24 reb with a logo 3-pointer (17:15) Thunder need some soul searching after Game 1. SGA 24 pts, Chet 8 pts (24:28) Small market atmosphere in Oklahoma City and San Antonio (26:06) Refs make the right calls and keep the game moving (33:34) Looking ahead to the rest of the series: Smoking on that OKC - Thunder in 6 (41:02) Insane stats from Game 1:  Rookie Dylan Harper has a historic night (50:56) Knicks-Cavs Preview: New York is a different team from the start of the season (56:51) Cavs' inconsistent play in the playoffs; Knicks are the clear favorite (1:02:23) Shams breaking the MVP news before Amazon (1:03:59) Story time with Verno and Jacoby Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh, producer Anthony Mayes and Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan break the code on who's really in the wrong when it comes to Bucks players being late for the team plane. Truth Teller Ethan Strauss of ⁠⁠House of Strauss⁠⁠ returns to the program to discuss the epic first game of the Thunder/Spurs series, whether this is the type of game Adam Silver and Coach K were visualizing, why Amazon was upset about Shams revealing the MVP and how Bob Myers feels about Daryl Morey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland are joined by special guest Bonnie Bernstein! The guys are then joined by Dr. Klapper for another ‘Klapper Vision!' Take a listen to Shams talking about LeBron's offseason. Who does not like the overhead view in the NBA broadcasts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Shams was on McAfee. Plus, Tragically Hip: Could they become Fred's favorite band???(20:55.387) The Email Bit (Proudly brought to you by Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers)(31:07.821) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seth and Sean discuss some stories with more buzz than the actual NBA playoffs: Ant Man dapping guys up with 8 minutes left, Shams "spoiling" the MVP, and Jaylen Brown getting out over his skis trying to take on Stephen A. Smith.

Marcus Thompson of The Athletic joins the show to give his thoughts and predictions for the NBA Conference Finals. He also discusses Shams breaking the MVP announcement before Amazon Prime was allowed to do their halftime show announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the guys start with wishing Felix a happy birthday and reflect on different alcoholic beverages they thought they would be drinking more of at this age. Next, Dre give his Top 5 NBA Conference Finals headlines and in Quick Hits, the guys make their NBA Conference Finals predictions and explain why people are upset with NBA insider Shams. Drake dropped 3 new albums and the guys give their opinions and shame the stans. In Rule Breakers, they review AI reading names at a graduation, Lisa Leslie getting a statue, and Cheyenne Bryant being held accountable for not being able to show her credentials. Enjoy!

Willard and Dibs react to ESPN's Shams Charania reporting that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2025-2026 NBA MVP Award hours before Amazon Prime was scheduled to announce it. Draymond Green says it's an embarrassing moment for the league. Do you agree?

An all-time great game, and a legacy game for Wemby, but that 3 was a stupid shot to take! Kendrick Perkins is a coward for how he went after Jaylen Brown. Shams did nothing wrong; that's what he gets paid to do! Another thing New York City does better than Philadelphia. And why the Knicks will steamroll the Cavs! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘disadvantage' as in home-court as in NBA as in playoffs as in Game 7 as in Pistons as in Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Pistons. Embarrassing display. 3rd largest Game 7 blowout on the road in NBA history. (10:08) SGA is back. As in back-to-back MVP. But let's discuss something that happened with the announcement. (20:54) The Bucks have a problem. Myles Turner went on his podcast and just aired out the dirt inside the Milwaukee Bucks organization. Woof. (30:20) The Vegas Golden Knights are in trouble. A fine for the coach. A draft pick lost. Yikes! (38:37) Review: Lord of the Flies. (43:08) NPPOD. (47:26) Aaron Rodgers is back with the Steelers… hooray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘disadvantage' as in home-court as in NBA as in playoffs as in Game 7 as in Pistons as in Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Pistons. Embarrassing display. 3rd largest Game 7 blowout on the road in NBA history. (10:08) SGA is back. As in back-to-back MVP. But let's discuss something that happened with the announcement. (20:54) The Bucks have a problem. Myles Turner went on his podcast and just aired out the dirt inside the Milwaukee Bucks organization. Woof. (30:20) The Vegas Golden Knights are in trouble. A fine for the coach. A draft pick lost. Yikes! (38:37) Review: Lord of the Flies. (43:08) NPPOD. (47:26) Aaron Rodgers is back with the Steelers… hooray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Conference finals are set! Cavs survive behind a monster Mitchell game and SGA takes down his 2nd consecutive MVP.

How Jaylen Brown is giving Stephen A exactly what he wants // Tier One Turp does NOT want the J's split up! // Shams confirms that every contender team has spoken to Lebron //

So much for Mini Pedro from Brayan Bello and the Red Sox // Jaylen Brown takes to Twitch again! // Stephen A Smith does what he does best, fires back! // How Jaylen Brown is giving Stephen A exactly what he wants // Tier One Turp does NOT want the J's split up! // Shams confirms that every contender team has spoken to Lebron // Ted's tips to get Rich buff for the summer! // Vrabel looks unbothered in new Forged in Foxborough episode // Ted's rethinking his Pats predictions after going over the schedule again // Can the Sox not suck when it's nice out? // Who is the best fighter of all time? // We launch your take grenades! //

0:00 - Coach Bednar spoke over the weekend about why the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in all of sports. It takes SO MANY factors to win. Some of them are in your control, and a lot of them aren't. Let's have Vic write down the full list of factors, so we're all on the same page. You ready, Vic?16:32 - SGA won his 2nd-straight NBA MVP over the weekend and it got Brett thinking...Jokic isn't very involved in Nuggets roster decisions. At least not publicly. Should he be more involved? He's the 3x MVP who's about to sign a super duper max extension. Maybe he SHOULD be more vocal with the front office. 35:34 - The NBA on Amazon Prime broadcast was pefectly primed to announce the NBA MVP in prime time (pardon the puns). Then, Shams tweeted out the announcement at 7:50am MT. Why would he do that? Did he have ulterior motives for spoiling the MVP announcement like 12 hours early?

Tyrone defends himself against Dave Portnoy saying he should have his tongue cut out! Hey Dave, it was just a sports take! You might hate the Knicks, but the Cavs CAN'T win this series! We have a new American Hero, and he's restoring Pizza Hut to its former glory! Does the return of Conor McGregor mean MMA is dead? Shame on Shams. All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Should the Rockets make the trade ?

After watching the 76'ers go meekly in a sweep, Cap and Guillermo's depression has only increased. To cope, we discuss the center position, who should return, and who Brad should target. Plus, Shams reports the C's kicked the tires on Giannis LAST season, and the NBA Draft Lottery doesn't look awful for the Celtics.#NBAPlayoffs #JoeMazzulla #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #DerrickWhite #Giannis #SamHauser #PaytonPritchard #NBADraftLottery

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap the weekend of NBA & NHL Playoffs, preview the NFL schedule release, the PGA Championship and more. At the top of the show, we are joined by ESPN's Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to tell us what we can expect from the NFL schedule releases this week, clarity on the Steelers & Aaron Rodgers situation, the Steelers agreeing to a four-year extension with K Chris Boswell, and more. After Schefty, ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania drops in for a drive by to break the news that Victor Wembanyama will not face additional discipline from the league for elbowing Naz Reid, an update on Giannis' future, and more. Right after Shams we are joined by Pacers President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard to discuss the Pacers falling out of the top 4 in the NBA lottery and losing their draft pick as part of their trade for Ivica Zubac from the Clippers, how he feels about the Pacers going into next season, and more. Also in the first hour we are joined by the Owner of the Utah Jazz & Mammoth, Ryan Smith, to talk about the lottery going well for the Utah Jazz after they landed the second pick, how he works with GM Danny Ainge, how difficult it is to referee the NBA, his new practice facilites & entertainment district, and more. At the start of the second hour, we are joined by 6'7 OT Cameron Wagner who announced his commitment to Dan Lanning's Oregon Ducks. Right after Cameron, 13 year NHL Veteran and Olympic gold medalist PK Subban joins the program to chat about him completing his $10 million dollar donation to the Montreal Children's Hospital, the domination so far by the Carolina Hurricanes, the environment for Montreal Canadiens' home games, what makes the Wild's Quinn Hughes so special, how the Wild can beat the Colorado Avalanche, and more. We wrap things up with the Pat McAfee Show's golf authority, Mark Schlabach who helps us preview the PGA Championship in Philadelphia. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We will be back tomorrow LIVE from the ThunderDome. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Mercedeh is joined by her mother, Vida, for a special Mother's Day episode full of honesty, memories, and perspective. Vida opens up about her favorite part of being a mother, shares what MJ was really like as a child from her POV and talks about the joy of being a grandma to Shams. The two also play a revealing game of “finish the sentence” and dive into Vida's biggest regret as a mother to MJ. A funny, emotional, and unfiltered conversation about motherhood, growth, and appreciation. Shopy My: https://shopmy.us/shop/mercedesjavid Book MJ on Cameo: ⁠https://www.cameo.com/mercedesjavid/book⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh, producer Anthony Mayes and Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan explain the referee agenda against Jaylen Brown, why Jamahl Mosley subscribes to Shams' Diamond Package and the reason Dallas made Masai Ujiri their alternate governor. Truth Teller Spike Eskin of ⁠The Rights to Ricky Sanchez⁠ and WIP steps off his rollercoaster of emotion from the best 76ers victory he's ever felt to the Game 1 beatdown by the Knicks, all while Sam Hinkie looks down from Process heaven. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

The Charlotte Hornets are advancing in the play-in tournament. A buzzer-beating block by Miles Bridges against the Miami Heat. A big play happened in the first half and Erik Spoelstra was furious. (15:00) Dianna Russini has resigned. More fallout from the Russini and Mike Vrabel pictures that leaked online earlier in the week. Things are moving quickly. (25:00) WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert had quite the response to a question from a report at the WNBA Draft. A ridiculous response it was. (30:28) FIFA and NJ Transit are getting blasted over transportation prices. $100 train ticket that normally costs fewer than $15. That's what we're seeing! (38:27) Mike Trout trade? That's what Stephen A. Smith wants. Can we stop with this already! (43:00) Shams called out Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks after Doc Rivers threw serious shade at him. Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"HEALTH!" We have two new additions to Greg Cote's Top 50 Catchphrases, and we'll eventually get to the second one. What do you think it was like the first time a human saw someone sneeze? Plus, Shams goes after Doc Rivers, Italy has a renewed shot at the World Cup, and Dan and Greg relive a trip to Downtown LA in the 90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices