Podcasts about Sixth man

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night's NBA playoff game that saw the Warriors get handled by the Timberwolves without Stephen Curry, as well as two great games in the NHL Playoffs with the Capitals beating the Canes 3-1, and the Oilers beating the Golden Knights 5-4 in overtime. Joining the show to chat more about everything going on in the NBA Playoffs, is ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania. Next, The Authority on both college football and college basketball, Pete Thamel joins the show to chat about the 16 team playoff that looms, the budget of top college football programs this upcoming year, some QB battles, when a ruling is coming to establish some guardrails, and more. Later, 2x NBA Champion, 2013 Sixth Man of the Year, 17 year NBA veteran, JR Smith joins the show to chat about the playoffs, his golf career, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's two massive upsets in the NBA Playoffs that saw the Knicks edge the Celtics in overtime in Boston, and Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets take down the Thunder in Oklahoma City, as well as the Maple Leafs victory over Panthers in the Eastern Conference Semis. Joining the show to chat about last night's NBA action as well as the games tonight and his thoughts on the playoffs as a whole and moving forward is 20 year NBA veteran, 3x Sixth Man of the Man, #8 overall pick of the 2000 NBA Draft, former NBA on TNT analyst and future NBC NBA analyst, Jamal Crawford. Next, ESPN College Football Insider and reporter, Heather Dinich joins the show to chat about all the different pieces of news that have come out in the college football world. Later, 3x Super Bowl Champion, and current GM of the Washington Commanders, Adam Peters joins the show to chat about Washington's quick turnaround, when he knew Jayden Daniels was going to be special, his relationship with Josh Harris, hosting the Draft in 2027 and the new stadium plans, his draft this year and draft process as a whole, and much much more.  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We're off tomorrow for some meetings, we'll be back on Thursday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin welcomes Osceola Magic Play-by-Play commentator Nick Gryniewicz (@GetNickG) back to the show. Nick first talks his heart transplant at the Cleveland Clinic and his road to recovery over the last few months. A look behind the curtain and how you can help others going through the organ transplant process. Next in Warm Up Jumpers, the guys talk the beginning of award season. Peyton Pritchard wins Sixth Man of the Year, Evan Mobley wins Defensive Player of the Year and Jalen Brunson wins Clutch Player of the Year. Then, a trip out West to look at the first-round series. The Thunder are crusing up 3-0, while the Jimmy Butler injury looms large in Warriors/Rockets. Is it over for the Nuggets and are the Clippers dark horse contenders? What type of adjustments can the Lakers make or do the Timberwolves have too much size? Out East, the Cavs are handling business, while physicality has defined Celtics/Magic and Knicks/Pistons. The Bucks saved face in game 3 but was that a flash in the pan or are the Pacers in trouble? Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

Robert Horry, aka Big Shot Bob, hosts the 90th edition of the Shoot Around bonus show, covering NBA awards finalists and player rankings. Discussing finalists for MVP, Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player, Robert and his co-hosts debate the deserving candidates. They also highlight Kevin Harlan's hilarious Walmart plug, Shaquille O'Neal's bathroom mishap live on air, and NBA players voting for the most overrated players in the league. Tune in for candid opinions and a lot of laughter!   00:00 Introduction and Show Overview 00:39 NBA Awards Finalists Discussion 01:23 Sixth Man of the Year Contenders 02:24 Rookie of the Year Debate 03:16 Defensive Player of the Year Analysis 05:47 Most Improved Player Controversy 09:38 MVP Talk and Player Perspectives 10:20 Historical MVP Comparisons 12:18 Quick Topics and League's Most Overrated Players 12:51 Late Night Shopping Dilemmas 14:37 Shaq's Awkward Moment on Live TV 17:17 A Controversial NBA Rule Change Idea 18:24 NBA's Most Overrated Players Revealed 20:51 Debating the Overrated List 23:37 The Need for an Underrated Players List

Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the biggest NBA stories, including the Rockets' statement win over the Warriors, with standout performances from Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun. They debate whether Amen Thompson's play that injured Jimmy Butler was dirty, and take a closer look at the Celtics vs Magic and Cavaliers vs Heat showdowns. Plus, they react to Jalen Brunson winning Clutch Player of the Year and question whether Payton Pritchard deserved Sixth Man honors. Finally, they preview key NBA Playoff matchups: Pistons vs Knicks, Thunder vs Grizzlies, and Nuggets vs Clippers in Los Angeles. FOLLOW ALL NBATwitter: http://x.com/ALLCITY_NBAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/allcity_nba/TikTok : http://www.tiktok.com/@ALLCITY_NBA An ALLCITY Network ProductionAll music credited to Greg Kramer, check him out on Spotify! Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at  https://www.monarchmoney.com/allnbaLUCY Nicotine: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy.  Go to https://lucy.co/ALLNBA and use promo code (ALLNBA) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind.FanDuel: ALL NBA - Presented by FanDuel! Just visit https://fanduel.com/allnba to join today. You'll get started with 150 in BONUS BETS if you win your first $5 bet. 21+ and present in Colorado. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-522-4700.Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ALLNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Again, create an account and redeem code ALLNBA for $20 off. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: AC35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

The Celtics were forced to play their first playoff game without Jayson Tatum since he was drafted, and they survived to beat the Magic 109-100 in TD Garden to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series with the Magic. Jaylen Brown stepped into the #1 role and played a dominant two-way game, while Kristaps Porzingis bled for his team. Chud and Doug break it all down, give out their Chuddy Chains, and talk about everything going on in the NBA playoffs.Follow the show on Twitter/X:@ChuddysCorner@KingChuddy@Doug_Outs@_nickpirainoSHOP OUR STORE at ChuddysCorner.com/storeLeave us a voicemail at ChuddysCorner.comLike, subscribe, and rate the podcast!00:00 Celtics vs. Magic: Game Analysis02:55 Jaylen Brown's Standout Performance06:00 Porzingis: Physicality and Impact08:58 Refereeing and Game Flow11:59 Team Dynamics and Offensive Strategies14:51 Magic's Resilience and Defensive Strategy17:58 Looking Ahead: Series Outlook22:45 Rising Stars: The Impact of Young Players25:08 Owner's Passion: A New Era for the Team26:11 Payton Pritchard: From Underdog to Sixth Man of the Year29:41 Chuddy Chains: Celebrating Player Achievements34:41 Around the NBA: Game Highlights and Player Performances43:05 Kawhi's Impact on the Playoffs46:05 Nuggets' Struggles and Clippers' Strengths49:00 Bucks vs. Pacers: A Clash of Styles50:58 Thunder's Dominance Over the Grizzlies54:10 Cavs vs. Heat: A Competitive Series54:57 Warriors vs. Rockets: Playoff Intensity58:03 Celtics' Strategy and Tatum's Health

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss a choppy Lakers-Wolves game, the Thunder continuing to dominate the Grizzlies, Lillard's Game 2 return, and the Pacers' depth proving to be too much for Giannis and the Bucks. That, plus why The Athletic's anonymous player poll picked Tyrese Haliburton as most overrated, Payton Pritchard's Sixth Man award, and Tatum's wrist injury.

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss a choppy Lakers-Wolves game, the Thunder continuing to dominate the Grizzlies, Lillard's Game 2 return, and the Pacers' depth proving to be too much for Giannis and the Bucks. That, plus why The Athletic's anonymous player poll picked Tyrese Haliburton as most overrated, Payton Pritchard's Sixth Man award, and Tatum's wrist injury.

Welcome to The Panel, the NBA debate show that brings the heat, sparks passionate discussions, and dives headfirst into the world of basketball like never before! If you're a hardcore NBA fan, a hoop junkie, or just someone who loves intense sports debates, you've found your weekly destination. Join us every weekday for a live, high-octane experience where we dissect, dispute, and celebrate all things NBA.

Hosts Michael, Alejandro, and Sid kick off with Jason Tatum's first-game playoff injury, debating how his grit and free-throw resilience will shape Boston's title narrative ​. They recap early series shocks: the Miami Heat dispatching Atlanta. The Oklahoma City Thunder's historic 69-point rout of Memphis, followed by another 19-point victory, spotlighted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's streaky shooting yet undeniable MVP-caliber impact ​. The crew laments Memphis' offseason decisions—losing Dylan Brooks, Steven Adams, and Tyus Jones—and wonders how roster upheaval doomed the Grizzlies.Attention then turns to Eastern and Western play-in drama: Orlando's physical Magic facing a deep Celtics squad despite Tatum's limp; Cleveland's stunning upset of Miami powered by Ty Jerome's 28-point bench explosion ​. Indiana races to a 2–0 lead over a stagnant Bucks, Minnesota dismantles the Lakers in Game 1 behind youth and size, and the Rockets brace for another Steph Curry clinic. Detroit's Pistons snatch Game 2 from the Knicks, exposing New York's late-game lapses under Coach Thibodeau's heavy rotation. In the marquee West clash, Kawhi Leonard's 39-point flourish in 39 minutes balances Nikola Jokic's historic stat line, even as Denver navigates without a permanent coach.The episode concludes with award-season buzz: Peyton Pritchard's Sixth Man triumph is celebrated, while Clutch Player finalists Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, and Jokic spark lively debate ​. Previewing tomorrow's unveilings, the hosts weigh Defensive Player, Most Improved, Coach of the Year, and MVP races—setting the stage for how playoff heroics and season-long excellence will be immortalized this summer.Attention then turns to Eastern and Western play-in drama: Orlando's physical Magic facing a deep Celtics squad despite Tatum's limp; Cleveland's stunning upset of Miami powered by Ty Jerome's 28-point bench explosion. Indiana races to a 2–0 lead over a stagnant Bucks, Minnesota dismantles the Lakers in Game 1 behind youth and size, and the Rockets brace for another Steph Curry clinic. Detroit's Pistons snatch Game 2 from the Knicks, exposing New York's late-game lapses under Coach Thibodeau's heavy rotation. In the marquee West clash, Kawhi Leonard's 39-point flourish in 39 minutes balances Nikola Jokic's historic stat line, even as Denver navigates without a permanent coach.The episode concludes with award-season buzz: Peyton Pritchard's Sixth Man triumph is celebrated, while Clutch Player finalists Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, and Jokic spark lively debate. Previewing tomorrow's unveilings, the hosts weigh Defensive Player, Most Improved, Coach of the Year, and MVP races—setting the stage for how playoff heroics and season-long excellence will be immortalized this summer.

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, hosts Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins delve into the current NBA playoffs. They discuss the recent announcement of the Sixth Man of the Year award, analyzing the performances of Ty Jerome and Payton Pritchard. The conversation shifts to Dean Wade's role in the team and his recent struggles, followed by a deep dive into Evan Mobley's impact and the need for him to be more aggressive in the offense. The hosts emphasize the importance of Mobley taking control and advocating for himself on the court as the playoffs progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down Legler's official picks for the NBA end-of-year awards. Tim shares his process for deciding his votes, including his choices for Coach of the Year, Clutch Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. They also dive into the All-Rookie Team selections and debate the most deserving candidate for Most Improved Player. Don't miss this inside look at how one of the league's most respected analysts makes his award selections! 

Dan and Grant (finally) drop their 2025 NBA awards ballots, including a HANDFUL OF BRAND-SPANKING NEW CATEGORIES nominated by our subscribes! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:25 - Our approach2:50 - MVP17:47 - All-NBA 28:14 - Defensive Player of the Year36:39 - All-Defense45:40 - Rookie of the Year50:34 - All- Rookie59:24 - Most Improved Players1:06:33 - Sixth Man of the Year1:09:03 - Coach of the Year 1:12:36 - Executive of the Year1:17:31 - Clutch Player of the Year1:20:27 - Best Finisher Under 6'5"1:22:47 - The Aaron Wiggins Award1:24:48 - The Jaxson Hayes Award1:27:48 - Worst Contract 1:28:52 - Black Hole Award1:31:44 - Stars Who Made The Biggest Sacrifice Award1:34:57 - They Should Have Played More, Dammit! (Duop Reath Award)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

In part 1 of 2 of this NBA Awards edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon make their OFFICIAL picks for Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of ther Year, Coach of the Year, All-Defense Teams & All-Rookie Teams!06:27 - Defensive Player of the Year26:16 - 1st Team All-Defense31:00 - 2nd Team All-Defense43:16 - Rookie of the Year51:38 - 1st Team All-Rookie56:51 - 2nd Team All-Rookie1:05:40 - Most Improved Player1:14:32 - Sixth Man of the Year1:22:52 - Coach of the YearCHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADSSPONSORS:VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP!TIMELINE IS OFFERING 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER OF MITOPURE! GO TO TIMELINE.COM/GAMETHEORY 

Coley & Trill Hand Out Some NBA Awards & Give Their Playoff Predictions: The Boys are Big Back! On this episode of Third Time's the Charm, Coley and Trill return to hand out their picks for all the major NBA awards — MVP, DPOY, ROY, and more. Then, with the playoff picture for certain times, the boys dive into each already established matchup and share their predictions for how the postseason will shake out. Basketball heads won't want to miss this one. (0:00) The Nico Lamaleava Saga (15:54) Trill Wants the Draft to be ABOLISHED! (22:10) Use Promo Code CHARM on Underdog! (24:01) Trilly Whiskers is Famous (26:30) The Boys Give Their NBA Awards (26:53) ROY (29:06) Most Improved (31:59) COY (36:57) Sixth Man of the Year (39:10) DPOY (44:09) Executive of the Year (48:30) Clutch Player of the Year (50:46) NBA All-Defensive Teams (1:01:26) All-Rookie Team (1:04:08) All-NBA Teams (1:13:43) MVP (1:25:23) Let's Talk NBA Playoffs (1:57:02) Suns Have A LOT to Fix (2:05:05) VIIA'S SPRING 420 SALE (2:11:42) T-Pain CRUSHED Coachella (2:13:55) What's Going on With the Pelicans?! If you're 21+, try VIIA during their annual SPRING 420 SALE for Black Friday-level savings up to 35% OFF site wide! Go to https://viia.co/CHARM and use code CHARM! Coley Mick and Trill Withers are back (again), with Third Time's The Charm! Their newest show, presented by Underdog Fantasy, features the two like they never left. Coley and Trill will cover sports and just about everything else. Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code CHARM and get up to 50% first deposit bonus up to $1,000: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-third-timesthe-charm Subscribe to the Podcast

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands, NBA voter Chris Fedor and columnist Jimmy Watkins dive deep into the end-of-season awards, discussing the MVP race, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year. They analyze the performances of top players like Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Donovan Mitchell, while also debating the merits of various candidates for each award. The conversation highlights the complexities of voting criteria and the impact of player performance on their teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA regular season is in the books and before the playoffs get underway, Chud and Doug break down every award and reveal their ballots for everything from MVP to All-Rookie teams.Follow the show on Twitter/X:@ChuddysCorner@KingChuddy@Doug_Outs@_nickpirainoSHOP OUR STORE at ChuddysCorner.com/storeLeave us a voicemail at ChuddysCorner.comLike, subscribe, and rate the podcast!00:00 NBA Awards Overview05:58 MVP Discussion10:07 Defensive Player of the Year15:00 Sixth Man of the Year19:02 Rookie of the Year22:57 Most Improved Player Award28:29 Coaching of the Year Award35:03 Executive of the Year Award42:28 The Clutch Player of the Year Award 45:29 All-Rookie Selections47:00 All-Defense Selections54:56 All-NBA Selections

Dive deep into the thrilling world of the NBA as we break down the upcoming playoff excitement and the controversies of the season's final push. With the NBA playoffs finally here, join us as we discuss the best players showcased on national television each night. Prepare for a whirlwind of basketball action, particularly with late-night West Coast games, ensuring no off nights for the next two months. (00:00:35) In this episode, we reflect on the long NBA season and the strategic decisions made by teams, which often prioritized rest and rotation over full-strength matchups, leaving fans with mixed feelings about the regular season's importance. (00:04:22) We explore the dynamics of the NBA play-in tournament and discuss its impact on the regular season. Hear our thoughts on the Golden State Warriors' play-in game struggles (00:05:43) and their playoff hopes, along with predictions on how Steph Curry and other key players will perform under pressure. The conversation also touches on the Clippers' complicated path forward (00:08:19), a breakdown of the play-in format (00:14:34), and whether it's time to rethink how it works. (00:16:06) Don't miss our take on the Suns' chaotic coaching situation (00:19:39) and how it could impact their playoff performance. Additionally, we provide an in-depth analysis of season awards (00:22:59), debating the MVP candidate merits between players like Jokic, SGA, and Giannis. We also cover key awards such as Defensive Player of the Year (00:30:10), Coach of the Year (00:31:50), Rookie of the Year (00:36:15), Sixth Man (00:38:10), and Most Improved Player. (00:42:23) As we prepare for the start of the playoffs, listen to our expert picks for the first round and beyond (00:45:27), discussing potential upsets and standout matchups like the potential showdown between the Clippers and Nuggets. We also provide a detailed look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture. (00:53:36) Finally, don't miss our discussion on offbeat NBA moments, including Mikael Bridges' unique streak continuation and how the league competes with major sporting events like the Masters. (00:59:22) Tune in for a candid conversation filled with insights, analysis, and everything an NBA fan needs to gear up for an intense playoff season. Since October 11, 2015, hosts Will Alimonos and Zach Bishop have been breaking down the biggest stories in sports, entertainment, and pop culture—from March Madness upsets to NFL trade rumors and blockbuster movies. If you love insightful analysis, bold takes, and a little bit of everything in between, this is the podcast for you!

The Celtics beat the Hornets 93-86 in the regular season finale. With the win, Boston improves to 61-21 on the season, good enough for the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts after the win7:30- Forsberg, Eddie House, Brian Scalabrine and Drew Carter join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction, then Abby Chin catches up with Payton Pritchard in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview15:20- Luke Kornet drops another hilarious and self-deprecating response when asked about the origins of his ‘feud' with Derrick White and the importance to him of winning the Tommy Award16:10- Pritchard shares his thoughts on the possibility of winning the Sixth Man of the Year Award this season Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok

On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick give out their official NBA awards' ballot! Are they unanimous with giving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the MVP? Who did Mike pick over Payton Pritchard as his Sixth Man of the Year? Plus, on “Drop The Mike”, the fellas talk about their cold takes for the entire season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) We relive Guy from Machine’s entry to the Sixth Man championship. (16:44) Mock Draft Shock? ALEX BARTH joins the show to talk about his latest mock draft and why he thinks Abdul Carter could fall to the Patriots (32:25) Pat McAfee had a live show… and it was pretty cringe. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

(00:00) Who will be the Sixth Man Champion!? (14:05) Bill Belichick has a book coming out. How many times does he mention Robert Kraft? CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

On the latest episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh to reveal his 2024-25 NBA awards ballot. The pair debate all the biggest honors including Nikola Jokic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP and Amen Thompson vs. Draymond Green for DPOY. Plus, is Payton Pritchard the undisputed Sixth Man of the Year? And should Cade Cunningham even be ELIGIBLE for Most-Improved Player considering he was a no. 1 overall draft pick??Later, they recap the Minnesota Timberwolves routing of the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony Edwards dropped 40+ despite Zach Edey finding his footing for Memphis—could the Wolves find themselves the four seed in the West?(0:35) Timberwolves beat Grizzlies Thursday night(3:12) Updated Western Conference playoff picture(11:11) KOC's NBA awards ballots(11:12) SGA vs. Jokic for MVP?(24:54) Stephon Castle for Rookie of the Year?(34:39) Amen Thompson vs. Draymond Green for DPOY?(50:25) Payton Pritchard for 6th Man of the Year?(54:55) Who should win Coach of the Year?(1:00:11) Cade Cunningham MIP controversy

Justin, Rob, and Wos are back to hand out individual awards. But first, Rob was in Dallas for the Lakers-Mavs game, so they get his thoughts on Luka's impressive return to Dallas and what that environment was like. Then the guys reveal their ballots for MVP (15:15), Defensive Player of the Year (43:55), Coach of the Year (53:50), Most Improved Player (1:00:58), Sixth Man of the Year (1:1315), and Rookie of the Year (1:15:55). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) SIXTH MAN: It’s time for Guy from Machine to show why he should be champion. (34:05) The Beast, 500+ pages of in-depth research has been released! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the UConn Huskies, bounce around the NBA with observations, play a new game, then do one final awards check-in as the regular season comes to a close.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS0:51 -- UConn (and South Carolina) shoutout5:30 -- Nekias is conflicted (MIL, LAC)22:40 -- Whose fanbase is happy?44:45 -- Award check-in, starting with MVP56:29 -- All-NBA teams1:04:37 -- Defensive awards (DPOY, All-Defense)1:13:16 -- Rookie awards (ROY, All-Rookie)1:33:03-- Sixth Man of the Year1:37:01 -- Most Improved Player1:40:41 -- Coach of the Year1:43:28 -- Clutch Player of the Year1:44:47 -- (W)NBA news (Elena Delle Donne, '25 HOF class, Blazers, Sixers)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Adolfo entry to the SIXTH MAN CHAMPIONSHIP! (18:13) Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft… The guys have some thoughts (32:25) RIP Al Barile and Fred shares his thoughts on the season finale of the White Lotus CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

(00:00) It’s time for our latest Sixth Man Bracket between Sarah from Everett & Adolfo CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

(00:00) Before Toucher & Hardy gear up for a Sixth Man matchup, Robby Roadsteamer joins the show, and even Sarah from Everett chimes in too! (18:58) Guy from Machine is here for the Sixth Man semi-finals with Robby Roadsteamer! Oh my! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

(19:10) It’s OPENING DAY, and Tony Massarotti from Felger & Mazz joins the show to talk good old baseball! (34:02) We recap our Sixth Man Bracket in anticipation for today’s matchup! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

(00:00) There's a lot to unpack, so just sit back and listen to today's matchup between Adolfo and Bird—you'll thank us later! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

(00:00) Who won: Robby Roadsteamer OR Sarge GPT? The guys reveal the results! (13:40) Jimmy Butler doesn’t hold back his thoughts as he returns to Miami to face his former team. (31:40) Fred weighs in on Dan Bernstein getting caned over Tweets. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the 76ers shutting down Paul George for the rest of the season, the Pacers' Obi Toppin turning into Reggie Miller, Fred VanVleet's ejection, Russell Westbrook's relentless energy, and the Knicks' recent play without Jalen Brunson. That, plus a quick look at the NBA awards betting favorites for MVP, Rookie, Sixth Man, etc.

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the 76ers shutting down Paul George for the rest of the season, the Pacers' Obi Toppin turning into Reggie Miller, Fred VanVleet's ejection, Russell Westbrook's relentless energy, and the Knicks' recent play without Jalen Brunson. That, plus a quick look at the NBA awards betting favorites for MVP, Rookie, Sixth Man, etc.

(00:00) We find out whether AL COLE or GUY FROM MACHINE advances to the next round of our SIXTH MAN BRACKET! (23:00) Bruins beat writer CONOR RYAN for the Boston GGlobe joins Toucher & Hardy to share his thoughts on the Bruins, who suffered another loss last night. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

(00:00) We play audio from a pickup game between Brian Scalabrine and George the Messiah. (16:50) We recap everything that happened over the weekend in NFL free agency. Hardy's pickleball minute (31:46) As we prepare for the next matchup, the guys recap what took place in the first bout between Blind Scott and Sarah from Everett. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

(00:00) First up, we have AL COLE from CBS RADIO joining the show! (xx:xx) Want more? We welcome GUY FROM MACHINE! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

(00:00) They continue speaking on Red Sox, Triston Casas appearing on the Netflix poster for the Red Sox documentary and Beetle says that Triston Casas is a good marketing tool for them, they speak on the comments he made about it and Beetle shares his thoughts on it. (10:12) The guys discuss Kristaps Porzingis returning from a mystery illness, speculating on what it could have been and how he performed in his first game back. They also debate how many minutes he should get as the season heads into the last stretch. (22:33) The guys compare the Celtics' current season to last year, noting which players are performing better. They discuss Payton Pritchard’s Sixth Man of the Year chase, with Zolak saying a championship this year would mean more. They also talk about Jordon Hudson’s photo of Bill Belichick on the beach. (35:11) Today’s Takeaways.

Dan and Grant take stock of every major 2024-25 NBA season award race. PLUS: A special surprise at the end! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Submit a new NBA Award!1:25 - Criteria and our approach5:39 - MVP26:37 - All-NBA40:19 - Defensive Player of the Year46:02 - All-Defense56:18 - Rookie of the Year1:02:24 - All-Rookie1:10:17 - Most Improved Player1:19:22 - Sixth Man of the Year1:23:41 - Coach of the Year1:35:11 - Clutch Player of the Year1:43:19 - Guess-A-PlayerSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesGrant's Twitter: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

(00:00) SIXTH MAN: In the first match, Sarah from Everett defeats Blind Scott to advance to the next round! (20:25) Cedric Maxwell is part of the radio broadcasts on 98.5 The Sports Hub Celtics Radio Network and joins the show to share his thoughts the team CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

(00:00) Blind Scott and Sarah from Everett face off in the first match of T&H Sixth Man Bracket CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

(00:00) Fred and Hardy have their own separate speaking engagements coming up. (17:23) Jay King from theAthletic.com joins Toucher & Hardy to talk about all things Celtics (31:19) It’s time to start our SIXTH MAN BRACKET! First up: BLIND SCOTT from the NORTH END! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

Despite playing without Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford, the Boston Celtics still had enough firepower to beat the Philadelphia 76ers with ease. Led by All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Payton Pritchard, the Celtics pulled away from the Sixers in the second half to pick up their 45th win of the season. The Sixers, playing without Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, fell to a season-worst 20 games below .500.

Jared Weiss covers the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to chat about Payton Prtichard's Sixth Man of the Year candidacy, the status of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and the improved playmaking of Jaylen Brown. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 5:51 Pritchard 6MoY 10:26 Can Pritchard carve out a bigger postseason role? 15:38 Is Derrick White under-appreciated  24:33 Celtics will need to be healthy to take down Cavs and Thunder 28:01 Jaylen's playmaking has improved Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny jumps back in from paternity leave to look at the NBA awards with a bit more than a month before the end of the season.  Who is MVP, Shai or Jokic? Plus, All-NBA (12:42); Executive and Not Executive of the Year (46:00); Defensive Player of the Year (1:20:13); Coach of the Year (1:24:57); , Rookie of the Year (1:31:08); and Sixth Man of the Year (1:38:59). Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

The Boston Celtics are heating up, the Red Sox are making moves, and the Patriots are making headlines for all the wrong reasons. In this action-packed episode of Missing the Point, hosts Rayshawn Buchanan & Mike Marcangelo break down everything happening in Boston sports and beyond!

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pistons' most impressive win in five years, Malik Beasley fighting Payton Pritchard for Sixth Man of the Year, the Thunder's fourth-quarter blitz, lineup decisions for the Rockets, Shaedon Sharpe's Dunk of the Year nominee, whether Jayson Tatum gets enough recognition, Paul George taking a break from podcasting, Diana Taurasi's insane career accolades, the return of 'Hollywood Squares,' and more.

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pistons' most impressive win in five years, Malik Beasley fighting Payton Pritchard for Sixth Man of the Year, the Thunder's fourth-quarter blitz, lineup decisions for the Rockets, Shaedon Sharpe's Dunk of the Year nominee, whether Jayson Tatum gets enough recognition, Paul George taking a break from podcasting, Diana Taurasi's insane career accolades, the return of 'Hollywood Squares,' and more.