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Tony Allen joins the show in-studio and talks about going into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame tonight (3:00) and then we'll talk about the Grizzlies and what we expect this season. TA talks about a certain PG he wants Ja to try and emulate this season and then we'll talk about the rest of the Western Conference (10:32). Roser has his Week 7 NFL Notes (1:23:15).Host: Chris Vernon Co-Hosts/Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Tony AllenTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
10-21 Sam Amick joins Papa & Silver with John Dickinson to discuss where the Warriors stack up in the Western Conference as NBA season tips off tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Play-by-play announcer for NBC, Noah Eagle joins the show to discuss the NBA returning to NBC, Warriors vs Lakers tonight, & the Western Conference overallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Play-by-play announcer for NBC, Noah Eagle joins the show to discuss the NBA returning to NBC, Warriors vs Lakers tonight, & the Western Conference overallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff Reuter (most recently with the Athletic) joins the show to give us insight into the 2025 MLS Cup playoff matchup against Minnesota United. They also dive into the Western Conference and Eastern Conference playoff pictures including which team would most likely lose MLS Cup to the Sounders if we make it that far. Jeremiah and Jeff wrap up the show by giving their MLS end of year award picks.Follow Jeff Reuter on BlueSky.Sponsor
Christian Polanco and Matt Doyle break down MLS Decision Day as the regular season comes to a close. Lionel Messi finishes the season on a historic run, but is it enough for Inter Miami to win MLS Cup? Can the Philadelphia Union replicate their regular season success in the postseason? And what has gone so terribly wrong for D.C. United?Next, Christian and Matt welcome World Cup winner and USWNT legend Julie Foudy. Julie breaks down the future of the NWSL and women's soccer, including what needs to change if the league wants to keep its top talent. They also discuss Emma Hayes' tenure so far with the USWNT and look back at Julie's iconic USWNT class, which helped lay the foundation for the national team's long-term success.Later, the boys react to Nottingham Forest sacking Ange Postecoglou and debate whether Sean Dyche is the right man to stabilize the club. (12:00) – Is Messi's brilliance enough for Miami to win MLS Cup?(20:00) – Can Philadelphia Union win MLS Cup and complete the double?(25:30) – Wilfried Zaha red card leaves Charlotte short-handed(30:00) – San Diego FC wins Western Conference(34:00) – What's gone wrong with D.C. United?(38:30) – Julie Foudy joins The Cooligans(47:30) – Can the NWSL compete financially with Europe?(58:45) – Breaking down USWNT past and present(1:17:45) – Nottingham Forest sack Ange Postecoglou Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Bonta Hill and Monte Poole take a look around the NBA to see how the Golden State Warriors stack up with the rest of the league. The duo gives their picks for who they think has the best chance at the 2025-2026 NBA title, as well as which teams could surprise some people. Finally, they take a look at which Warriors could win individual accolades this season. (02:30) - Oklahoma City Thunder sit atop Western Conference and have some similarities to the 2016 Golden State Warriors(04:00) - The Denver Nuggets could give OKC a run for the title(05:30) - Where do Warriors stack up in the West?(08:30) - Kevin Durant signs an extension with the Houston Rockets, but where do they sit in the West?(10:00) - Could the Portland Trail Blazers or San Antonio Spurs be a surprise team in the West?(11:30) - Is Cooper Flagg a lock for Rookie of the Year with the Dallas Mavericks?(15:30) - What to make of the Eastern Conference(19:00) - Where do the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons rank in the East?(23:15) - Will the Milwaukee Bucks be a surprise top-four team in the East?(25:15) - Who will be the NBA MVP this season?(27:00) - Which team is better: Warriors or Lakers?(29:15) - Who will win Defensive Player of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year?(33:30) - Will Draymond Green be named to the NBA All-Defensive Team again?(35:45) - Will Steph Curry make an All-NBA team?(36:00) - Will Jonathan Kuminga be in the mix for Sixth Man of the Year? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this LIVE episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan react to the Bruins wrapping up their Western Conference road trip with a fourth straight loss, falling to the Utah Mammoth. David Pastrnak scored twice for Boston and Joonas Korpisalo made 24 saves, but the Bruins finished the trip 0-3 and continue to search for answers heading back home. Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by:
We look back at that Decision Day dud from our Loons and how it didn't impact the Western Conference standings. We preview the Best-of-3 series against that soccer team from Seattle. And we introduce you to the MacGuffin Trophy, even though we've just learned it existed earlier this week. (6:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (13:30) Quick Hits (22:35) LA Galaxy Decision Day Recap (47:20) Seattle Best-of-3 Preview (53:05) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show (and 13th season!) by talking the Kings signing Russell Westbrook and re-signing Keegan Murray to a long-term extension. Do these moves make sense and where can we expect the Kings to end up in a loaded Western Conference. After the break, a look at the West and who can realistically challenge OKC and if there's any surprise leaps. Out East, who can take advantage of a wide-open conference. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, LeBron doesn't retire, Malcom Brogdon does retire, season 2 of Starting 5 and some Lakers talk. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid.
Welcome back to Real Ones! Logan is officially back from leave and hype to pod with Howard and Raja. The NBA season tips off next week, which means that the Real Ones have to do a season preview and of course talk about LeBron James. Who's the best team in the Eastern Conference? Who's your Eastern Conference sleeper? Who's your Western Conference sleeper? Are we confident that the Rockets will perform well this season? Should this be LeBron's final season or final season with the Lakers? Does the possibility of the Thunder winning back-to-back titles conflict with the NBA's commitment to parity? MVP picks! Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja BellProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can Luka Doncic lead this Lakers team as top Western Conference team this season? How will this Lakers team look on the defense end of the basketball court? LeBron James is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. How will this team look without him? Dodgers vs Brewers Game 4 is about to start! Shohei Ohtani is on the mound. SHOP TALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the future of the NBA's international business before breaking down the Western Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, playoff teams and lottery teams. Plus, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations James Jones joins the show to discuss the responsibilities that we don't see in his role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sounderf at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at the Western Conference situation in Major League Soccer for Decision DayWhat he thinks the final standings will be- who might be dropping in and who might be dropping out...Plus, an in-depth look at Seattle as they are locked into their spot and travel to NYC FC
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The Morning Footy crew looks ahead to MLS Decision Day! The Western Conference is where the real drama lies with San Jose, Dallas, RSL, and Colorado all battling for a playoff spot. Can LAFC's deadly duo - Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga - stay hot after the international break? Over in the East, Lionel Messi chases another record as Inter Miami eye MLS Cup glory. Plus, Jon “Buckets” Eimer joins to share his top betting tips for the final day of the regular season. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ And sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mike Shearer of Basketball Poetry joins Ray and Nick to run down the Western Conference and answer two big questions about each of the 15 teams. They discuss the biggest issue confronting each of the teams in the West, as well as their biggest factor for success heading into the season.(Kings discussion begins at 1:04:37)
Going over and breaking down the Western Conference giving our season prediction's going into next season!!!!#nflcontent #trendingshorts #trending #likeforlikes #growingchannels #nbacontent #nba
Going over and breaking down the Western Conference giving our season prediction's going into next season!!!!
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Zach and Joe House for Part 1 of the annual Over/Unders pod, as they run through the win totals for every team in the Western Conference! Intro: (00:00) Thunder (04:00) Nuggets (12:10) Timberwolves (29:15) Trail Blazers (35:35) Jazz (43:25) Rockets (52:10) Spurs (01:00:56) Mavericks (01:10:55) Grizzlies (01:19:00) Pelicans (01:25:52) Clippers (01:34:40) Lakers (01:42:09) Warriors (01:51:21) Kings (02:00:25) Suns (02:06:45) Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House Producers: Chris Wohlers, Ronak Nair, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chia Hao Tat 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
This week on The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine make the case for their top five 2025-26 NBA MVP candidates. Can Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio win enough games in the Western Conference this year to propel him into the MVP conversation? Can Jokić earn a fourth league MVP boosted by an improved Nuggets roster? The duo also discusses the MVP arguments for SGA, Giannis & Steph Curry.Plus, Russell Westbrook signed a deal with the Sacramento Kings and is expected to join the team later this week. But where exactly does Westbrook make sense on this Kings roster?(1:20) The Big Number: Victor Wembanyama MVP case(21:40) Little Numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP case(24:37) Little Numbers: Nikola Jokić MVP case(29:13) Little Numbers: Giannis Antetokounmpo MVP case(32:55) Little Numbers: Steph Curry MVP case(38:44) Russell Westbrook signs deal with Sacramento Kings
In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we deliver our 2025-26 NBA Western Conference Preview — breaking down all 15 teams into four tiers: Contenders, Middle of the Pack, Play-In Hopefuls, and Lottery Bound squads. While many believe it's OKC Thunder's conference to lose, the West is as tight as ever, with razor-thin margins separating playoff locks from the lottery line. We debate where every team stands, highlight breakout candidates, and predict how this year's Western Conference hierarchy will shake out.If you love NBA analysis, power rankings, and season previews, this is the episode for you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MGLooking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaseline Follow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline The Baseline Swag: https://tinyurl.com/baselineswag
Ep 576: Dylan and Elvis are back for another brand-new special episode! The boys recap Sunday night football between the Chiefs and Lions. The crazy Monday Night double header between the Bills and Falcons and Bears taking down the Commanders. Elvis and Dylan will give out their week 6 NFL Power Rankings and go through their top 10. The boys will preview and break down Thursday Night Football as the Steelers look to keep it rolling vs the Bengals. Picks and props will be given out. Also, the NBA season is right around the corner and Elvis will preview the Western Conference and give out his favorite futures with win totals and division winners. So, please make sure you guys hit that like button, subscribe, rate, leave a review and comment below who you'll betting on this week!Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/9F2PmZtGYMA?si=UwoDTKXwcpSCZ1iG Listen to the full Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dream-wager/id1550381287Props.CashUse code DREAM25 for 25% off your first month's subscription. RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON iTUNES & AUDIO PLATFORMS!#Sports #Podcast #TheDreamWager #NFL #NBA #MLB #SportsBetting #NFLPicks #Steelers #Bengals #NBAFutures Follow The Dream Wager on X@thedreamwager Follow The Dream Wager on Instagram@thedreamwagerFollow the boys on X Dylan: @rockk24 Elvis: @e_thedreamwager
Did Amen Thompson throw a punch at Jose Alvarado? Will the Rockets start their double big or jumbo lineup over Reed Sheppard? Ryan "Hyperbolic" Hollins: Can Clint Capela be a starter on every NBA team? What are the odds of the Rockets finishing 8th in the Western Conference? Mailbag with Jeremy and Joe!
Raj, Shruth, Vish, and Omkar go over the Western Conference over unders and make their predictions for the NBA 25-26 season
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson are live to break down a thrilling start to the National League Championship Series and to look ahead to the fast-approaching NBA season. The show kicks off with a massive road win for the Dodgers. Behind a spectacular performance from Blake Snell, who took a shutout into the eighth inning, the Dodgers held on for a nail-biting 2-1 victory over the Brewers in Game 1 of the NLCS in Milwaukee. The guys recap Snell's dominance, Freddie Freeman's go-ahead home run, and the tense final moments as the bullpen secured the win. Next, with the NBA season tipping off next week, the crew dives into the latest betting odds for the Western Conference. Where do the Lakers and Clippers stand in a packed field of contenders? Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We have a discussion with Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press to go through some big talkers of the 2025 season. We get you caught up on the Western Conference standings that sees our Loons falling a little behind. And we'll celebrate the first professional goal of a former Loon even if it has been wiped away from the history books. (7:30) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (15:45) Quick Hits (24:45) Andy Greder Interview (1:00:40) Western Conference Update (1:07:45) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
Luke Duffy from The Valley of the Suns on Fansided stops by to also share his thoughts on the season ahead in part two of our look at the Phoenix Suns. Listen in as Luke talks about how the team has moved on from the Kevin Durant-Bradley Beal era, and what hope lies ahead for its young talent. He also weighs in on what the future holds for Devin Booker and if his current usage as an initiator is the best fit for him and the Suns. He and Gerald also discuss the recent report from ESPN's Baxter Holmes as an under-the-radar story behind the scenes at the Suns' offices. And of course, he has some very insightful thoughts about Luka and the Lakers and how he sees both the Suns and the Lakers' ability to compete in the Western Conference. Our look at the Suns goes two-fold, with not one but TWO awesome interviews on tap as we continue our NBA Team Previews right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!Catch Luke Duffy's great work today at https://valleyofthesuns.com/author/luke-duffy/Follow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports merchandise!Check out Dodgers baseball on Playback at https://www.playback.tv/thejoesorooxperimentJoe's new game Coreupt is OUT NOW! Wish List it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/23... Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @report_court, Alfred Ezman @alfredezman, and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018 Special Deals today from our friends at #temu today at https://temu.to/m/u1samwbo8cc use code: aca785401 and you might save some $$$ at TEMU! Take a look at the line of Kinhank Mini PC's and retro game machines today at https://www.kinhank-retrogame.com?rs_ref=e8NA2Rm2 for some gaming and computing fun from Kinhank! Don't forget to watch the Lakers games with us LIVE at playback.tv/lakersfastbreak and our newest Lakers Fast Break merchandise site is now up at http://tinyurl.com/yerbtezk check it out! Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet! The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything. Presented by our friends at lakerholics.com, lakersball.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, Vampires and Vitae, SynBlades.com, YouTube's John Mikaelian, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble), The Happy Hoarder, EmpireJeffTV, and Retro City Games!
In a stronger conferences all wins are hard fought but beating these teams might not be quite as taxing. Dylan and Nate go over their bottom 5 out West. Tiktok Channels: Aaron @Possiblechairs Dylan @pres.bball.conversations Nate @Nate_Hoopstemple https://linktr.ee/Temple_EAM
Going over the biggest questions for every team going into this upcoming season!
Hayden Cilley from Clutch Points is here to talk about what he's looking forward to this season from the Phoenix Suns. Hayden goes into detail about the all-new lineup post-Kevin Durant and what that will look like on the court. He also talks with Gerald about all the changes and how they might fit for a possible playoff run this season. All this and, of course, he has some thoughts on Western Conference rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, as well. Our NBA Team Previews heads to the Valley of the Sun in part one of our look at the Suns right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!Check out Hayden's work today on Clutch Points at https://clutchpoints.com/author/hayden-cilleyFollow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports merchandise!Check out Dodgers baseball on Playback at https://www.playback.tv/thejoesorooxperimentJoe's new game Coreupt is OUT NOW! Wish List it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/23... Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @report_court, Alfred Ezman @alfredezman, and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018 Special Deals today from our friends at #temu today at https://temu.to/m/u1samwbo8cc use code: aca785401 and you might save some $$$ at TEMU! Take a look at the line of Kinhank Mini PC's and retro game machines today at https://www.kinhank-retrogame.com?rs_ref=e8NA2Rm2 for some gaming and computing fun from Kinhank! Don't forget to watch the Lakers games with us LIVE at playback.tv/lakersfastbreak and our newest Lakers Fast Break merchandise site is now up at http://tinyurl.com/yerbtezk check it out! Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet! The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything. Presented by our friends at lakerholics.com, lakersball.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, Vampires and Vitae, SynBlades.com, YouTube's John Mikaelian, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble), The Happy Hoarder, EmpireJeffTV, and Retro City Games!
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the report by Jake Fischer about the contract negotiations of Christian Braun and Peyton Watson. He also ranks the Western Conference before the season begins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome back to the Sorry to Interrupt podcast! The NHL season is officially underway and its time for our Season Preview! Will joins Sean to first give his thoughts on the Eastern Conference, whether the Panthers are bound for another Cup appearance, who their biggest challengers are and some dark horse teams that could make a run to the Playoffs. Next, Will gives his analysis of the loaded Western Conference before giving his Stanley Cup predictions and finally handing out some notable awards. Everyone enjoy the hockey!
Pulso Sports and Sounder at Heart's Niko Moreno joins to break down everything Western Conference...The interest in Obed Vargas, the roster questions with out of contract players, and the short schedule on the make-up weekend...What to look for and what to think of the juiceboxes...All in one place!
Over/Under: USF @ North Texas, Number of Cam Skattebo NFL Seasons; Anthony Sain on the Grizzlies Start to Preseason, GG Jackson and Cedric Coward Struggles, Lack of Depth in the Frontcourt, Grizzlies' Place in the Western Conference.
Pavy & Joel give their ranking for the Western Conference as well as discuss Lebron's injury and a possible Giannis trade.
We're breaking down all the latest around Major League Soccer! ⚽This week we react to the MLS 22 Under 22 list, discuss whether this could be the beginning of the end for Inter Miami after news surrounding Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, and preview a crucial LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas matchup that could shape the Western Conference playoff race. And La Liga matches to be played in the USA?!
How much time will LeBron miss for the Lakers to start the season? IS this going to be his last year?
In Hour 1, Isaac and Suke do a vibe check with resident Mariners fan Schultzy, discuss the latest injury to plague future Hall Of Famer LeBron James, and more.
Tradon leads our TLDR In-Season Cup with an updated scoring system (12:26), Alex previews the Western Conference for the 2025-26 NBA season (34:13), and James gives us his fantasy football waiver wire picks of the week (1:07:37).
This show, we preview the Western Conference and give our win predictions. Go Pacers!1. Vegas O/U2. Patreon
The Denver Nuggets enter the 2025-26 NBA season surrounded by change and high expectations. After the firing of head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth, Denver is rebuilding its identity under new head coach David Adelman. In this exclusive interview, Brendan Vogt of DNVR Sports joins Hoopsology to break down everything Nuggets fans need to know — from the turbulent offseason to Nikola Jokic's leadership and how Denver plans to restore its championship chemistry. We cover: What really happened behind the scenes after Mike Malone's firing How David Adelman is reshaping team culture and “the vibe” The rise of Nikola Jokic as one of the most disrespected yet dominant players in sports Jamal Murray's leadership growth and the return of Bruce Brown How Denver's depth moves — Jonas Valanciunas, Tim Hardaway Jr., Cam Johnson — could reshape their title hopes Why the NBA's new era of parity makes this season one of the most unpredictable ever Plus: Brendan gives his take on the Nuggets' standing in a loaded Western Conference, how fans are embracing the team in Denver, and what's next for the NBA's broadcast future.
Clemente Almanza from OKC Thunder Wire stops by in part two of our look at the reigning champs. Clemente shares thoughts on the team and how a repeat title run looks like a strong possibility. Plus, he has thoughts on whether the Lakers can compete and throw a challenge in the way of the Thunder, and if they can compete at a high level in the Western Conference. The OKC Thunder gets a back-to-back preview, but does this mean also a back-to-back title? Find out as we continue our NBA Team Previews on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!Catch Clemente's work today at https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/staff/74860907007/clemente-almanza/Follow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports merchandise!Check out Dodgers baseball on Playback at https://www.playback.tv/thejoesorooxperimentJoe's new game Coreupt is OUT NOW! Wish List it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/23... Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @report_court, Alfred Ezman @alfredezman, and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018 Special Deals today from our friends at #temu today at https://temu.to/m/u1samwbo8cc use code: aca785401 and you might save some $$$ at TEMU! Take a look at the line of Kinhank Mini PC's and retro game machines today at https://www.kinhank-retrogame.com?rs_ref=e8NA2Rm2 for some gaming and computing fun from Kinhank! Don't forget to watch the Lakers games with us LIVE at playback.tv/lakersfastbreak and our newest Lakers Fast Break merchandise site is now up at http://tinyurl.com/yerbtezk check it out! Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet! The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything. Presented by our friends at lakerholics.com, lakersball.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, Vampires and Vitae, SynBlades.com, YouTube's John Mikaelian, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble), The Happy Hoarder, EmpireJeffTV, and Retro City Games!
Law Murray of the Athletic joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming season for the Sacramento Kings, who began their preseason last night. They start out with a broad overview of the team, before discussing the guard, forward, and big man rotations. They also discuss the coaching challenge facing Doug Christie, and the team's potential position in the Western Conference. Finally, they wrap up with a quick discussion of the long term outlook for the Kings.
It is time for the annual "Butter or Parkay" previews, where Keith and Dave decide whether all the offseason excitement and enthusiasm for each team is warranted, and whether the actual moves made are going to make a team better ("BUTTER"), or if their improvements are merely an imitation ("PARKAY.")This episode covers the Western conference, where the Rockets, Spurs and Trail Blazers particularly have Keith and Dave confounded.Sign up to play fantasy basketball in the listener leagues at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastEpisode 812 (S11 Ep. 37)Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast
On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the Western Conference win total over/unders for the 2025-2026 season.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballThis October, our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are giving away one Dr. Dish CT+ to a school or facility and one Dr. Dish Home to a home user! Enter to win at info.drdishbasketball.com/sweepstakes for a chance to win your own Dr. Dish shooting machine. Entries close October 10th at 11:59 AM. No purchase necessary, see site for details. Visit drdishbasketball.com today.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ
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David Grubb from The Bird Writes and Hard In The Paint Sports Media shares thoughts on the New Orleans Pelicans and what their future for this season may hold. He goes into depth on the state of the team and if Zion Williamson can still be the superstar the Pelicans need. He also has an opinion or two on Western Conference rival the Los Angeles Lakers and if both teams will find their way to the playoffs at the end of the season. Our next NBA Team Preview takes us to the Bayou for some awesome thoughts by David Webb on the New Orleans Pelicans, right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!Catch David's work today at https://www.youtube.com/@HITPSports and https://thebirdwrites.com!Follow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports merchandise!Check out Dodgers baseball on Playback at https://www.playback.tv/thejoesorooxperimentJoe's new game Coreupt is OUT NOW! Wish List it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/23... Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @report_court, Alfred Ezman @alfredezman, and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018 Special Deals today from our friends at #temu today at https://temu.to/m/u1samwbo8cc use code: aca785401 and you might save some $$$ at TEMU! Take a look at the line of Kinhank Mini PC's and retro game machines today at https://www.kinhank-retrogame.com?rs_ref=e8NA2Rm2 for some gaming and computing fun from Kinhank! Don't forget to watch the Lakers games with us LIVE at playback.tv/lakersfastbreak and our newest Lakers Fast Break merchandise site is now up at http://tinyurl.com/yerbtezk check it out! Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet! The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything. Presented by our friends at lakerholics.com, lakersball.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, Vampires and Vitae, SynBlades.com, YouTube's John Mikaelian, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble), The Happy Hoarder, EmpireJeffTV, and Retro City Games!
We look back at last night's home finale win on fan appreciation night that keeps our Loons in the Western Conference title race. We preview Decision Day in LA, in spite of it still being two full weeks away. And we check in on the newly released game ball for the 2026 World Cup, even if its “intentionally deep seems” seem intentionally intentional. (7:20) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (15:20) Quick Hits (28:00) Sporting Kansas City Recap (52:55) LA Galaxy Decision Day Preview (1:00:15) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
The puck is about to drop on the 2025 NHL season, and we've got you covered with a full Eastern Conference preview and Western Conference preview. From the top contenders to the biggest storylines, we break down every team's chances at making a playoff run, winning their division, and chasing the Stanley Cup.In this episode, we cover:✅ Top teams to watch in the Eastern Conference✅ Biggest threats in the Western Conference✅ Breakout players and off-season moves✅ Power rankings and playoff predictions✅ Who could make a surprise run in 2025Whether you're a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, or Vegas Golden Knights, this preview has you covered from East to West.
It's rivalry week, and there's no bigger stage than Seattle vs Portland. Zakuani and Evans preview Saturday night's clash with the Timbers (7:30p PT – Apple TV/MLS Season Pass, 950 KJR AM, SiriusXM FC 157, El Rey 1360 AM). The guys break down Cristian Roldan's USMNT call-up and what might be his best season yet, plus a look at the razor-thin Western Conference playoff race — could LAFC or Minnesota be waiting in Round 1? And speaking of LAFC… they're heating up at just the wrong time for everyone else. We'll also rewind to Men in Blazers' night at Showbox Sodo featuring Jimmy McAllister, Brian Schmetzer, the Roldan brothers, and Paul Rothrock. And to close, a special conversation with Dionna Washington from STEM Paths Innovation Network (SPIN) — a Change Champion making a difference through high-quality STEM+Arts programs for King County youth who need it most.