Podcasts about Western Conference Finals

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate Jahdae Barron as his snap count has been shrinking this season. At what point is Barron a "bust" of a first-round draft pick? We pivot to the Broncos, and Zach shares the number for Bo Nix when seeing 4 or less rushers vs. when he gets blitzed. Will defenses start to blitz Nix more after how much success he's had with a clean pocket? We hear from Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald on the "cold war" between him and Sean Payton after a filming practice dispute. With the Avalanche season kicking off in 8 days, we preview their season. How important is the regular season to the Avs group? Is there still excitement for this season after the way they were routed in the Western Conference Final? Is Jared Bednar the right coach to get this Avs group across the finish line? We wrap up the show recapping the day in Denver sports, including JK Dobbins dealing with cramps on Sunday, Deion Sanders saying some players will not be with the Colorado football program moving forward, and more. 

The Minnesota Timberwolves have completely reshaped the roster around Anthony Edwards — but will their gamble pay off?The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski joins CP The Fanchise to break down Minnesota's new-look roster featuring LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga.Jon explains why the Wolves believed they had taken the previous version of the roster as far as it could go, what LaMelo's playmaking could unlock for Anthony Edwards and why Minnesota believes its winning culture can bring out another level in its new point guard.Plus, we discuss Anthony Edwards' evolution as a leader and recruiter, how Ant helped convince Jonathan Kuminga to come to Minnesota, Chris Finch's plans for a faster offense, Donte DiVincenzo's Achilles recovery and the biggest question still facing the Timberwolves entering the season.Can this new roster push Minnesota back into the Western Conference Finals — and eventually the NBA Finals?Topics include:• Anthony Edwards' next step• LaMelo Ball's fit in Minnesota• Jonathan Kuminga's fresh start• Chris Finch's new offense• Donte DiVincenzo's recovery• Minnesota's biggest roster concern• Timberwolves ownership changesSubscribe to the the NBA Report Youtube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@TheNBAReportSupport the show

Summer Coolers – Dallas StarsThe Dallas Stars remain one of the NHL's strongest regular-season teams, but another painful playoff exit raises an increasingly uncomfortable question: is their Stanley Cup window beginning to close? Dallas finished second in the Central Division, second in the Western Conference, and third overall before blowing a 2-1 series lead and losing to Minnesota in six games. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine Glen Gulutzan's remarkable impact on the power play, the difficult moves required to keep Jason Robertson, Jamie Benn's shrinking championship window, and why Robertson's contract situation could become the defining storyline for the future of the Stars.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Dallas finishes second in the Central Division, second in the Western Conference, and third overall, putting the Stars in another excellent position entering the Stanley Cup Playoffs.[00:00:20] Despite their regular-season success, the Stars are eliminated by the Minnesota Wild in six games during the opening round.[00:00:40] Dallas holds a 2-1 series advantage and appears positioned to take control of Game 4, leading with only 5:20 remaining before Minnesota ties the game and eventually wins in overtime.[00:01:00] The loss becomes even more frustrating when placed alongside Dallas' recent playoff history. The Stars had reached—and lost in—the Western Conference Final in each of the previous three seasons.[00:01:20] Vic notes that no matter how well positioned Dallas appears each spring, something continually seems to go wrong before the Stars can finish the job.[00:01:40] Neil believes Stars fans are understandably becoming impatient. Dallas has consistently been good enough to contend, but the franchise has repeatedly fallen short of reaching its ultimate goal.[00:02:00] One of the biggest positives from the season is the impact of Glen Gulutzan, who returned for his second stint in Dallas after serving as an assistant and power-play specialist with the Edmonton Oilers.[00:02:20] Gulutzan's influence produces a dramatic transformation with the man advantage. Dallas jumps from 16th on the power play in 2024-25 to second in the NHL at 28 percent.[00:02:40] Neil credits Gulutzan with bringing effective power-play concepts from Edmonton and turning what had been an average Dallas unit into one of the NHL's most dangerous.[00:03:00] The Stars are equally impressive defensively, finishing second in the league at 2.66 goals against per game.[00:03:20] Jake Oettinger remains the foundation in goal, with Casey DeSmith providing support behind him and helping Dallas maintain one of the league's best defensive records.[00:03:40] Unlike several other contenders, Dallas experiences relatively little offseason roster movement, but one trade becomes necessary because of the salary cap.[00:04:00] Maverick Bourque and Ilya Lyubushkin are traded to Nashville for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-round selection.[00:04:20] The move is largely about creating enough financial flexibility for Dallas to retain restricted free agent Jason Robertson.[00:04:40] Robertson signs a one-year contract worth $12 million, keeping the Stars' premier goal scorer in Dallas for another season—but setting up an enormous decision when he becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2027.[00:05:00] Captain Jamie Benn also returns, signing a one-year deal worth $850,000 with the opportunity to earn more than $1 million in additional bonuses.[00:05:20] Vic believes the lack of major roster changes puts even more pressure on the current group. Dallas has been close repeatedly, but the opportunity to win with this particular core may be running out.[00:05:40] Neil agrees that Benn is clearly on the clock. The longtime captain has experienced years of playoff contention in Dallas, but there are fewer opportunities remaining for him to lead this version of the Stars to a championship.[00:06:00] Robertson's future may be an even bigger concern for General Manager Jim Nill. Dallas must determine what it will take to retain its best goal scorer beyond the upcoming season.[00:06:20] Neil also views the loss of Bourque as unfortunate because the young forward was beginning to come into his own just as Dallas was forced to move him.[00:06:40] Bourque and Lyubushkin become meaningful additions for Nashville, illustrating the difficult choices championship-caliber teams sometimes have to make to remain under the salary cap.[00:07:00] Neil and Vic agree that the championship window is beginning to close on the current iteration of the Dallas Stars. The talent remains, but the pressure to finally convert regular-season success into a Stanley Cup run continues to increase.[00:07:20] Dallas does have younger players who could begin contributing, including forward Emil Hemming, the 29th overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft.[00:07:40] Hemming produced 63 points in 46 games with Barrie of the OHL last season, making him one of the organization's prospects to watch as Dallas attempts to transition younger talent into its veteran lineup.[00:08:00] Defenseman Trey Taylor is another prospect worth monitoring as the Stars look for internal options capable of helping extend their competitive window.[00:08:20] Dallas enters 2026-27 still capable of competing with the NHL's best teams. But after four consecutive disappointing playoff endings, the central question is no longer whether the Stars are good enough—it is how many more chances this core will have to finally win the Stanley Cup.

Summer Coolers – Colorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche were arguably the NHL's most dominant regular-season team, capturing the Presidents' Trophy while leading the league in offense, defense, save percentage, and penalty killing. But their pursuit of another Stanley Cup ended abruptly when the Vegas Golden Knights swept them in the Western Conference Final, with an injured Cale Makar unable to make his usual impact. Now Colorado enters 2026-27 with significant roster turnover, Joe Sakic temporarily back in the GM chair, questions about lost depth, and one enormous piece of business looming: Makar's next contract. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine whether the Avalanche remain the powerhouse they were a year ago.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Colorado comes off a Presidents' Trophy-winning season, capturing the award for the fourth time in franchise history while reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a ninth consecutive year.[00:00:25] The Avalanche race through the first two rounds, sweeping Los Angeles before eliminating Minnesota in five games and reaching the Western Conference Final in only nine playoff games.[00:00:45] Their postseason ends dramatically against Vegas. The Golden Knights sweep Colorado in the conference final, with Cale Makar missing the opening two games before returning for the final two while clearly not at full strength.[00:01:10] The result becomes another reminder that regular-season dominance guarantees nothing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Recent Presidents' Trophy winners have experienced dramatically different outcomes once the postseason begins.[00:01:35] Neil points back to Boston's record-setting 2022-23 season as perhaps the ultimate example. The Bruins dominated the regular season before being eliminated by Florida in the opening round.[00:02:00] Winning the Presidents' Trophy requires tremendous consistency over a full season, but Neil explains that the grind can also take a physical toll before the playoffs even begin.[00:02:20] Makar's health becomes especially significant because Neil considers him, along with Nathan MacKinnon, one of the two most important players on the Avalanche roster.[00:02:40] Colorado's regular-season numbers demonstrate just how dominant the team was. The Avalanche lead the NHL offensively at 3.63 goals per game.[00:03:00] Colorado also finishes first defensively at 2.37 goals allowed per game, while Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood combine to help produce an NHL-best .908 save percentage.[00:03:20] The penalty kill ranks first at 84.6 percent, giving the Avalanche elite performance in almost every major statistical category.[00:03:40] Then comes one of the NHL season's biggest statistical mysteries: despite possessing an incredible collection of offensive talent, Colorado's power play finishes only 27th.[00:04:00] A unit featuring Makar, Devon Toews, MacKinnon, Martin Nečas, Brock Nelson, Nazem Kadri, and Valeri Nichushkin consistently struggles to translate its skill into production with the man advantage.[00:04:20] Vic believes the Avalanche frequently tried to be too perfect, forcing passes into the middle while too many long-distance shots missed the net.[00:04:40] Neil offers another explanation: Colorado may simply have had too many players who wanted the puck. With only one puck available, the group never consistently established who should shoot, who should distribute, and who should become the primary setup option.[00:05:00] Despite Jared Bednar's coaching and Colorado's extraordinary talent, the power play remains an unexplained weakness throughout an otherwise dominant season.[00:05:20] The offseason brings a major front-office change when General Manager Chris MacFarland leaves Colorado on June 2 to join Nashville as President of Hockey Operations.[00:05:40] Joe Sakic steps back into the general manager role on an interim basis and quickly begins reshaping the roster.[00:06:00] Colorado trades Ross Colton and a goaltending prospect to Nashville in exchange for another goalie prospect and third-round selections in 2026 and 2027.[00:06:20] Eight days later, Sakic makes another deal with his former GM, sending Jack Drury, Chase Bradley, and a 2029 third-round selection to Nashville for promising forward Fedor Svechkov and physical forward Zachary L'Heureux.[00:06:45] Valeri Nichushkin is also traded to Columbus for three draft picks, removing another significant forward from Colorado's lineup.[00:07:00] Neil notes that MacKinnon and Makar remain the franchise cornerstones, but championship teams cannot survive on superstars alone. Losing players such as Colton, Drury, Nichushkin, and Joel Kiviranta changes Colorado's overall depth.[00:07:25] Neil remains confident that Colorado will be a strong team, but unlike a year ago, he takes more of a wait-and-see approach because of the amount of supporting talent that has departed.[00:07:50] The biggest long-term storyline surrounds Makar, who enters the final season of his contract at $9 million per year and could become an unrestricted free agent.[00:08:10] With the NHL salary cap scheduled to climb to $113.5 million, Vic expects Makar—along with Dallas star Jason Robertson—to become one of the first players in the next wave of enormous NHL contracts.[00:08:35] Neil explains an important distinction about the rising salary cap: simply because teams are allowed to spend to the ceiling does not mean every franchise has the financial ability or willingness to do so.[00:09:00] The cap represents the maximum a team can spend, not an obligation. Neil compares it to being told you can spend $10,000 in a store—it does not mean you actually have or want to spend the entire amount.[00:09:20] Colorado does spend to retain some defensive depth, re-signing Brent Kulak for five years at $4.5 million per season and bringing back veteran Brent Burns on a one-year, $850,000 contract.[00:09:40] The Avalanche also acquire Jaden Schwartz from Seattle on a three-year deal at $3.25 million per season while adding forwards Vinnie Hinostroza from Florida and Noah Cates from Philadelphia.[00:10:00] Colorado still possesses the superstar foundation necessary to compete for the Stanley Cup, but the supporting cast looks different. Whether the new pieces can replace the depth that departed—and how the Avalanche handle Makar's looming contract—will help determine whether the Presidents' Trophy winners remain among the NHL's true elite in 2026-27.

This episode features Max Hooper, a coach whose career has taken him from Division I shooting specialist to some of the highest levels of professional basketball. Hooper became a viral name in college basketball during the 2015–16 season at Oakland University, where he took 257 three-point attempts (shooting nearly 45%) while playing alongside NBA draft pick Kay Felder. Since then he's built a coaching résumé spanning Brewster Academy, an associate/video coordinator role with the Bubble-era Lakers, an assistant and head video coordinator stint with the Dallas Mavericks (including a 2022 Western Conference Finals run and a 2024 Finals appearance), and most recently a season as head coach of the Texas Legends in the G League. Hosts Tyler Clark and Coleman Ayers dig into his full journey as a player, shooting specialist, player development coach, and first-time head coach.The conversation covers a lot of ground: what elite, high-volume shooting workouts actually looked like for Hooper in college; the "scientist vs. artist" spectrum of how great shooters think about their own mechanics; and the mental side of being a shooter — building the kind of bulletproof confidence that survives a cold streak. From there the discussion shifts to player development philosophy, with Hooper offering a detailed, practical breakdown of how he's applied the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) at every level of his career — from freelancing with college players to justifying and "masking" CLA principles inside NBA and G League team structures. He closes by getting into an underexplored topic for head coaches: how to develop and empower your own coaching staff, especially in an environment like the G League where the roster (and sometimes the staff) turns over constantly.Timestamps:00:52 — Pre-show catch-up and Max's job search update 05:56 — Intro and guest background 07:51 — Max's 257-three-point-attempt season at Oakland 12:14 — The responsibility behind a shooter's green light 13:20 — A D1 shooter's daily training schedule 16:33 — Adding randomness and decision-making to shooting workouts 17:56 — Why even elite shooters still use cookie-cutter reps 19:33 — Learning from Korver, Duncan Robinson, Troy Daniels, Anthony Morrow, Klay Thompson 24:04 — The "scientist vs. artist" shooter archetypes 30:27 — Knowledge of vs. knowledge how; shooting coaches doing more harm than good 33:48 — Building a bulletproof shooter's mindset 39:36 — Leading the person first (Jamarion Sharp example) 42:52 — The emotional side of player development 44:08 — Building the Mavericks' player development structure 49:34 — Implementing CLA as a player, then as a coach 50:43 — Finding the "appropriate challenge point" 52:41 — Justifying player development methods at the NBA level 54:07 — Mavs example: "Luca passing" vs. "Kyrie passing" drills 55:15 — Translating CLA into NBA coverage language 56:23 — Blending CLA with player and coach buy-in 59:10 — Progressive constraints: bingo cards and scoring systems 1:01:00 — Meeting players where they're at with CLA 1:04:22 — Should the defense know the constraint? 1:05:12 — Intentional CLA vs. CLA as a buzzword 1:07:05 — Individualizing constraints within one group workout 1:08:19 — The three levels of CLA 1:09:08 — Team-wide constraints with the Legends 1:13:11 — Trusting players to think critically 1:16:27 — CLA in high-turnover (G League) vs. stable programs 1:20:10 — How much time a head coach should spend developing staff 1:22:27 — Building an onboarding process for new players 1:26:42 — Coaching adaptability under fast-changing circumstances 1:28:20 — The head coach as "the glue" of the organization 1:29:25 — Empowering young assistants (shoutout to Sharon Dorsey Walker, Doug Levy) 1:33:39 — Closing thoughtsResources & Links:Free Resources: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/resources BAM Coaches Platform: https://platform.byanymeanscoaches.com/#/platform Books: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-bookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Max Hooper, check out these episodes next:G-League Coach of the Year, Vitor Galvani, on Why Player Development Isn't Linear, G-League Practices, Being Where Your Feet Are and Much More https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/19047395-g-league-coach-of-the-year-vitor-galvani-on-why-player-development-isn-t-linear-g-league-practices-being-where-your-feet-are-and-much-moreIndividualizing Group Workouts https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/19111270-individualizing-group-workoutsWhat Science Says About Shooting Through Fatigue https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/19032348-what-science-says-about-shooting-through-fatigue

Former Kansas Jayhawk and NBA veteran Scot Pollard joins Old Man Strength for a conversation that goes far beyond basketball.Scot takes us back to growing up in a basketball family, losing his father at just 16 years old, being recruited by some of the biggest programs in the country, and why Roy Williams ultimately convinced a California kid to call Kansas home. He shares stories from his years with the Jayhawks before diving into his NBA career, including the unforgettable Sacramento Kings teams and the controversial 2002 Western Conference Finals against Kobe, Shaq and the Lakers.Then we head off the court. Scot pulls back the curtain on his experience competing on Survivor, including the strategy, relationships and reality of how contestants can be portrayed once the show is edited.But the most powerful part of Scot's story came years later.Scot opens up about his battle with heart failure, the long road that eventually led to a heart transplant, and how receiving a second chance at life completely changed his perspective. He discusses the realities transplant families face, his health today, and the work being done through Pearls of Life to support organ donation, transplant education and families going through the process.From Allen Fieldhouse and the NBA playoffs to Survivor and ultimately fighting for his life, this is a story about family, resilience, perspective and making the most of the bonus days we're given.Old Man Strength is sponsored by KnoPros Remodeling, Jenny Farrell RE/MAX Concepts, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, and Revelton Distilling Company — LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studio.

Five deep tonight — Grant, Tim Parker, David Bloom, Mykell Mathieu and E Lamb — and the Clippers news is grim. Baxter Holmes of ESPN reports the Aspiration investigation could bleed into 2027, and Grant has had it: as he puts it, it's the year 2085, Bronny James Jr. the Second is in the league, and the investigation still isn't concluded. He torches the recycled reporting cycle — everyone re-breaking that the Raptors don't want the penalties, which the show covered three weeks ago — while E Lamb plays the adult in the room and lays out the actual endgame nobody else is explaining: findings, the Clippers' right to push back, then arbitration or court. His warning from July 4 stands — the longer this lingers, the worse it gets — and if it isn't concluded by the trade deadline, there is no trade. Mykell just feels bad for Toronto, where Kawhi was supposed to retire, and for Brandon Ingram, stuck on a team that already tried to ship him out. Before the doom: Luka Doncic is flying the ENTIRE Lakers roster to Slovenia on his own dime for a four-day August mini-camp, and the panel splits on what it means — Mykell calls it everything the last era never gave the fans, E Lamb contrasts it with a certain someone working out in another team's facility, Tim (crediting the "vanilla Lakers") says team bonding doesn't move a seed, and the crew fights over what year one of solo Luka has to look like: Western Conference Finals or bust? Plus Deebo Samuel returns to the Niners with Ricky Pearsall likely out long-term, Tim declares the Niners cooked while Grant — the self-described biggest Niners hater alive — explains why the cockroach always survives, and E Lamb announces the TST Fantasy Football League. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew on X. Directed & 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.

Spring Cleaning – Dallas StarsThe Dallas Stars entered the 2025-26 season with Stanley Cup expectations after three consecutive trips to the Western Conference Final and four straight 100-point seasons. Instead, Dallas suffered another painful postseason disappointment, falling to the Minnesota Wild in six games during the opening round. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the Stars' dramatic swings in performance, the devastating injuries that depleted their lineup, and the difficult decisions awaiting General Manager Jim Nill as he attempts to extend the championship window of one of the NHL's most talented—but increasingly veteran—teams.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Dallas Stars finish second in the Central Division before losing to Minnesota in six games during the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Neil and Vic discuss the consistently high expectations surrounding a team that has averaged more than 107 points over the last five full seasons.[00:01:00] The conversation turns to Dallas' repeated playoff disappointments after three consecutive trips to the Western Conference Final. Glen Gulutzan returned for his second stint behind the Stars' bench, following a long line of respected coaches who were also unable to lead the organization back to the Stanley Cup Final.[00:01:45] Neil explains how the strength of the Central Division and the NHL's current playoff format creates an extremely difficult opening-round matchup for any team finishing second or third. Dallas knew for months that Minnesota would likely be its opponent, but still could not find a way through one of the league's deepest teams.[00:02:00] Vic reviews the Stars' wildly inconsistent regular season. Dallas followed a 14-1-2 stretch with a 2-6-4 slide, then produced a 14-0-1 run that included 10 consecutive victories before struggling again late in the year. The panel discusses why the Stars can look unbeatable at their best and completely vulnerable when their game disappears.[00:03:00] Dallas' recent playoff history is placed under the microscope. The Stars surrendered a 2-1 series lead against Edmonton in 2024, struggled offensively against the Oilers again in 2025, and then lost another 2-1 series advantage against Minnesota after allowing a late lead to slip away in Game 4.[00:04:00] Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston each score 45 goals, but the offense drops sharply after the two young stars. Mikko Rantanen is revealed to have suffered a torn MCL during the Olympics, limiting his effectiveness after returning for the final 10 games of the regular season.[00:05:00] The Stars' extensive injury list is examined. Tyler Seguin suffers a season-ending torn ACL, Roope Hintz tears his hamstring shortly after returning from the Olympics, while Miro Heiskanen, Radek Faksa, Michael Bunting, and Nils Lundkvist also deal with significant injuries during the playoff push.[00:06:00] Neil and Vic debate how much the injuries contributed to the first-round exit. While every playoff team deals with health issues, Dallas lost several high-impact players whose absence significantly reduced the club's offensive depth and ability to compete with Minnesota.[00:07:00] Attention shifts to the offseason facing three-time General Manager of the Year Jim Nill. Dallas owns only five selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, with no picks in the first or third rounds after aggressively trading future assets to acquire veteran help.[00:07:45] The Stars enter the offseason above the projected salary cap before the July reset. Their unrestricted free agents include captain Jamie Benn, Michael Bunting, Adam Erne, Nathan Bastian, Alex Petrovic, and Kyle Capobianco.[00:08:00] Jason Robertson headlines Dallas' restricted free agent class after another elite goal-scoring season. Neil describes Robertson as one of the NHL's premier natural finishers and expects his next contract to become one of the largest and most important negotiations of Jim Nill's tenure.[00:09:00] The discussion turns to the aging portion of the Stars' core. While Robertson and Johnston remain young franchise pillars, longtime veterans Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin are approaching the final stages of their careers, forcing Dallas to consider when and how to begin retooling the roster.[00:10:00] The episode concludes with a difficult question surrounding Jamie Benn's future. Neil praises Benn's leadership, toughness, and lasting impact as captain, but acknowledges that Jim Nill must eventually decide whether to continue with the veteran core or transition the team toward a new generation of leadership.

The Colorado Avalanche entered the 2025-26 season with one goal—winning the Stanley Cup. After capturing the Presidents' Trophy with an NHL-best 121 points, Colorado appeared destined for another championship run before suffering a stunning sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine how one of the league's most talented rosters fell short, the playoff disappearance of several superstar players, and the difficult offseason facing General Manager Chris MacFarland as the Avalanche attempt to capitalize on what remains of their championship window. IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Avalanche finish atop the NHL standings with the Presidents' Trophy before sweeping Los Angeles and defeating Minnesota in five games, only to be swept themselves by Vegas in the Western Conference Final. Neil and Vic revisit the preseason expectation that anything short of a Stanley Cup would be considered a disappointment. [00:01:00] Colorado's dominant regular season is reviewed, including a remarkable 31-2-7 start, two separate 10-game winning streaks, the league's best home and road records, and elite performances at both ends of the ice. The panel also discusses the surprising weakness of an all-star power play that somehow finished near the bottom of the NHL despite its immense talent. [00:03:00] The discussion turns to Colorado's star-studded roster. Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL with 53 goals, Martin Nečas records his first 100-point season, Brock Nelson scores 30 goals once again, and Cale Makar remains among the league's elite defensemen before the stars unexpectedly go quiet during the conference final against Vegas. [00:04:00] Neil and Vic examine the collapse against the Golden Knights as Colorado's biggest offensive weapons—including MacKinnon, Nečas, Makar, and Nelson—struggle simultaneously. They compare the Avalanche's postseason exit to recent playoff disappointments by other Stanley Cup contenders whose stars failed to produce at the most critical time. [00:05:00] Colorado's goaltending situation is debated following another successful regular season from Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood. Neil questions whether the Avalanche's goaltending matched the elite talent in front of them, while acknowledging that history has shown teams can still win championships with solid—but not necessarily superstar—goaltending. [00:07:00] Attention shifts to Chris MacFarland's offseason challenges. The Avalanche enter the 2026 NHL Draft with eight selections but will not make their first pick until the fourth round after aggressively trading premium draft capital in recent seasons to strengthen a championship-caliber roster. [00:09:00] Neil explains the difficult reality of managing a veteran contender with limited draft assets after pushing nearly every chip to the center of the table. Vic outlines how Colorado accumulated additional selections later in the draft while reviewing the transactions that cost the Avalanche their early-round picks. [00:10:00] The panel reviews Colorado's pending free agents, including Joel Kiviranta, Brent Burns, Brett Kulak, Jack Ahcan, Nick Blankenburg, restricted free agent Jack Drury, and Zakhar Bardakov. Neil identifies Drury as the organization's top contract priority after his strong two-way season. [00:11:30] The episode concludes with a discussion about Colorado's championship window. Neil believes the Avalanche remain the NHL's most talented team and cautions against overreacting to one disappointing playoff series. With Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and the core still intact, he estimates Colorado has another two to three years to capture another Stanley Cup, provided the organization makes smart decisions without disrupting an elite roster.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson's 4th quarter heroics in the New York Knicks' massive Game 1 win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Is Brunson the clear-cut best American player? Is he making a run at best player in the world? Next, Nick breaks down what's next for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder after their Western Conference Finals loss. Should OKC make a move for Giannis? Anthony Davis? Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Rams trading with the Cleveland Browns for Myles Garrett as well as the New England Patriots trading with the Philadelphia Eagles for AJ Brown. How does this shift the balance of power in the NFL? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wembanyama cried after sealing the Western Conference Finals, and Kevin Garnett says it was too emotional. Covino & Rich break down whether the tears are a problem heading into Game 1, why Garnett's opinion actually carries weight, and what it says about a whole generation of athletes who show more emotion than the guys before them. FULL SHOW AVAILABLE at youtube.com/@covinoandrichFSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us if the Oklahoma City Thunder losing in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals was actually good for the NBA, discuss whether OKC should look to move on from All-NBA big man Chet Holmgren after his no-show against Victor Wembanyama, and explain why the addition of AJ Brown will tell us right away if Drake Maye’s breakout season was for real or fugazi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Times Best Seller and avid San Antonio Spurs fan Shea Serrano joins the guys to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s dismantling of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chet Holmgren in the Western Conference Finals. Shea gives his thoughts on the upcoming Finals matchup against the New York Knicks. And we play some “One Table” to close it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take begins with Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals over the weekend; does OKC deserve a pass because of injuries? (0:00) Then, Stephen A and Perk debate who has more pressure to win their first title; Jalen Brunson or Victor Wembenyama. (26:25) Next, the First Take crew discuss if it's the right move for the Patriots to trade for AJ Brown. (37:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix to react to Wemby and the Spurs defeating the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to reach the NBA Finals (1:17). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Give No Quits. Shop at your Local Duluth Trading Company Store or Online The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Lunchbox talks about the adventure of a lifetime when they went to a sports bar/restaurant to watch some afternoon baseball this week. BabyBox2 had one job to do which was not lose they crystal, and the drama is caused when he did lose the crystal. Ray went to his first MLS to see Nashville SC vs New York City FC to get ready for the World Cup. Plus drama is brewing in the state of Texas with Texas Football and Texas Tech Football, will Texas step up or will they be scared little B's? Also the Spurs beat the Thunder to force Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night and Lunchbox breaks down Game 6! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaVar & TJ are joined by Cuffs the Legend to preview Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Thunder, the NBA introduces the new lottery system, another edition of Lightning Locker, picks for tonight’s Game 7, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Juice is back for Saturday, May 30th, 2026, featuring one of the biggest games of the NBA season as the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder meet in a winner-take-all Game 7. Matt Perrault breaks down his favorite bets for Saturday's card, including NBA playoff action and MLB plays. Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead OKC to the Western Conference Finals, or will Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs pull off the upset?

Roy, David, Ethan, and Rose are still trying to figure out what happened to the Colorado Avalanche after they got swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. The guys break down what led to this stunning result, one that Rose correctly predicted. Plus, Ethan was very wrong about the Montreal Canadiens and owes an apology to the Carolina Hurricanes. Plus, Roy honors the legacy of Claude Lemieux after the stunning news of his passing. Then, Sara Civian of Bleacher Report and the Too Many Men Podcast joins the show to discuss the moral conundrum that comes with the Vegas Golden Knights making the Stanley Cup Final, how right she was about the Carolina Hurricanes, as well as her thoughts on the passing of Claude Lemieux. Finally, it's time for Roy's favorite part of the show: reacting to episodes four and five of Off Campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Silver just asked a question that could change the NBA forever: Should referees eventually be replaced by AI? In this episode of Alley Oop, Trysta Krick and Juju Gotti dive into one of the wildest debates in sports today. Would robot refs actually improve officiating? Would NBA fans trust artificial intelligence more than human referees? Or do sports fans secretly need refs around so they have someone to blame after every controversial call?The conversation goes everywhere from AI officiating and Adam Silver's vision for the future of basketball to OKC's flopping controversy, the Western Conference Finals showdown between the Thunder and Spurs, Victor Wembanyama's impact on the league, Luke Kornet's surprising rise, and predictions for the rest of the NBA Playoffs.Plus, the crew tackles one of the most important questions in sports entertainment: Why do fans love T-shirt cannons so much?! In this episode:• Adam Silver's AI referee debate• Should NBA refs be replaced?• OKC flopping controversy• Spurs vs Thunder predictions• Victor Wembanyama discussion• Luke Kornet's timid performance• Knicks fans being Knicks fans• T-shirt cannon power rankings• The future of NBA officiatingDo you want AI making calls in Game 7? Or are human refs part of what makes sports great? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about tonight's Eastern Conference Finals game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Hurricanes looking to cement their spot in the Stanley Cup Finals, the Spurs pushing the Western Conference Finals to a Game 7, everything going on in the NFL, and the world of sports as a whole. Joining the show is also several incredible guests including 13 year NHL veteran, Olympic Gold Medalist, and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban; 13 year NBA veteran, 3 point contest champion, ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson; former UNC softball player and ESPN/ACC softball analyst Brittany McKinney; the cadre of insiders join the show including Shams Charania, Jeff Passan, and Adam Schefter; and lastly, head of Double Eagle Energy Holdings, oil man, and member of the Texas Tech Board of Regents, Cody Campbell joins the progrum to chat about the new legislation for college sports that was just proposed, and Texas Tech welcoming the smoke from Texas, and agreeing to play them week 1. 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'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel Gutierrez is feeling well enough to join the guys to talk about the Western Conference Finals which are headed to game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Does Mitchell Robinson even need his pinky? Plus, the Miami crew is dealing with a power outage which has Taylor driving slow and Stugotz dreading stairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony opens the show by talking about the Spurs winning to force a game 7 in the Western Conference Finals, and he also reads a couple emails and talks about finally planting the potatoes. Chris Clary calls in from Paris to talk about Jannik Sinner getting upset at the French Open and if that opens the door for Novak Djokovic to win his 25th Grand Slam title. Paul Finebaum calls in to talk about the wrangling between the Big 10 and the SEC about the future of the college football playoffs, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Ozark Mountain Daredevils “Spaceship Orion” ; Gavin Grimes “Parachute” 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

Jason is dazed and confused. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander registered one of his worst postseason performances as the Oklahoma City Thunder fell to San Antonio in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. Moments later, Caitlin Clark followed suit as the Indiana Fever lost at Golden State. Why are marquee players stumbling in big moments? Both the two-time NBA MVP and the face of the WNBA lack the moxie in key situations. Is it effort? Or mental? Maybe lacking the competitive fortitude? Jay Skapinac and Dre Baldwin join Jason to expound on SGA and how Jalen Brunson took the Tom Brady route, assisting the New York Knicks in building a championship-caliber roster. Next up: Around the WNBA with Maurice Drake Jr. and Jon the Liquidator. Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt (R) comes aboard to provide insight into legislation billed as the last best chance to save college sports. ​​Today's Sponsors: Home Title Lock Go to https://hometitlelock.com/fearless and use promo code FEARLESS to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty  ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://www.youtube.com/@KTVwatch https://www.youtube.com/@jontheliquidator  https://x.com/SteveKim323 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones and dive right into the Spurs win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals to force Game 7. How will this series be remembered with these two teams who seem to be headed for a future rivalry? Also, have we been giving the Knicks too much credit for seemingly running through a depleted Eastern Conference? Plus, Real One of the Week! Western Conference Finals Game 6 recap - (02:23) Spurs-Thunder matchup against Knicks - (32:24) Lottery reform - (1:04:26) Real One of the Week - (1:08:28) Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss the Western Conference Finals, College Football, and the French Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Brendan! went LIVE on YouTube for this Friday morning recording covering the latest in college golf results, LIV golf rumors, and a hot start for Tom Kim at an outdoor golf venue. The two recap Stanford's win at the NCAA Women's Golf Championship and wonder why college golf has not taken off like other non-revenue sports like baseball and softball in recent years. Brendan shares some intel from LIV Korea, where it seems like tensions are high heading into next week's stop in Spain. Talor Gooch has the early lead there, perhaps as a tribute to his beloved Thunder's deep run into the Western Conference Finals. LIV also discontinued its "Any Shot, Any Time" feed on the app, making Andy wonder just how many app viewers are now left in the dark due to this unannounced change. A beefy Flashback Friday on the PGA Tour's history at Colonial Country Club makes for the bulk of this episode. Brendan did some digging and found articles written by one of Lee Harvey Oswald's pallbearers that go into detail about the hijinks about the early days of the PGA Tour's time in Fort Worth. As we come to find out, some articles even quoted a player as naming Colonial “the premier girl-watching stop on Tour." SGS Golf Advice rounds out the week, with Andy, Brendan, and PJ tackling submissions about playing golf with randoms, a late WD from a buddies' tournament, and what to do if someone skins a squirrel they kept in a cart cooler. Visit BDraddy.com and use promo code SGS30 for 30% off your 2026 Presidents Cup gear!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mack reacts to the San Antonio Spurs winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Chris explains why he's starting to believe in the New York Knicks after watching the Western Conference Finals.

The Knicks are in the Finals, some are saying it makes them feel better about the Sixers. Does it for us? Jared McCain starts a Western Conference Finals game and Wemby sends his goons after him. And we give our final grades for Justin Edwards, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookBriggs Auction is the official auction of The Ricky at briggsauction.comLL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged.Become a MortgageCS Ricky VIP at mortgagecs.com/rickySurfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky

On this Wednesday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington recap Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals with the Thunder beating the Spurs to go up 3-2. Plus, the guys discuss Brendan Sorsby's reinstatement being denied by the NCAA, we have a Bat Dog edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they jump right into the New York Knicks making the Finals for the first time in 27 years! What are their chances of winning the Finals, considering they're getting even more time to rest while San Antonio and OKC battle it out for the Western Conference? What's next for the Cavaliers after getting swept by the Knicks? Should they re-sign James Harden following his abysmal conference finals? Do they need a complete overhaul? Plus, a Game 5 Western Conference Finals preview and the mailbag! Intro - (00:00) Knicks advance to the NBA Finals - (02:00) What's next for the Cavaliers? - (21:32) Game 5 WCF preview - (52:35) Mailbag - (55:00) https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/26/nba/thunder-spurs-dynasty-nba-offseason-trade-rumors-victor-wembanyama Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryen Russillo on the Green Light Podcast is only made better when it's NBA Playoff time. Ryen weighs in on Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers and making it to the NBA Finals. He also weighs in on the SGA debate and Wemby's dominance in the Western Conference Finals. To end the episode, Chris and Macon discuss Abdul Carter's comments on Jaxson Dart appearing at a Trump rally and. the impact on the locker room. (00:00:00) - Johnny Manziel vs Bob Menery (00:03:47) - Ryen Russillo on the Knicks Winning the ECF, Wemby's Dominance & if SGA is the New NBA Villain? (00:35:26) - Chris' AAU Experiences (00:39:45) - Ryen Russillo's Boat (00:45:51) - Oz the Mentalist (00:49:00) - Life Advice (00:52:51) - Jaxson Dart & Abdul Carter Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Jason Fitz and Buck Reising in for Stugotz and the crew on this Memorial Day edition of the show! They open the show with their reactions following game 4 of the Western Conference Finals... With the Spurs tying things up, how much of a chance do we give them at taking down OKC? NBA insider Marc Stein joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts on both Conference Finals. Buck and Fitz also discuss Abdul Carter calling out Jaxson Dart for introducing Trump at a rally in New York this week... Who deserves the most scrutiny here? How does it affect our outlook on the Giants this season? #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin, Rob, and Kyle are back after Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, where the Spurs tied OKC 2-2. They tackle five big questions as the series hits reset. Is Wemby already the greatest player in the league? Who do the Knicks want to win the West? Can the Knicks win it all? The guys answer these questions and more ahead of tonight's Game 4 between the Knicks and Cavs in the Eastern Conference Finals. (00:00) Intro(7:52) Spurs-Thunder(29:11) Is Wemby already the best in the league?(52:11) Who are the Knicks rooting for?(58:56) Knicks-Cavs(1:02:04) Should LeBron return to the Cavs? Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Order and it will come. Like today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Spurs' domination of the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The guys break down why injuries are very concerning for OKC, how San Antonio came out with the right intensity and the keys to the series moving forward. Then, we discuss how the Knicks' amazing playoff run has continued against the Cavs including why a short series could be massive for New York. Finally, we react to the All-NBA selections for this season with discussions on some of the controversial picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of The Best of The Week of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu delivers his most recent installment of "We Can Observations". Stugotz and the guys discuss Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and his performance in game one of the Western Conference Finals. Taylor delivers another Jalen Brunson parody song. Mikey A reveals that he was once a Party Starter. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck jump right into Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder regain home-court advantage against the San Antonio Spurs. What did the Thunder do differently to defend Victor Wembanyama? Which Thunder players stepped up in a big way to help secure the victory? Plus, a Game 3 preview of the Eastern Conference Finals and Real One of the Week!Intro - (00:00) Thunder Game 3 Victory - (01:48) Knicks-Cavs Game 3 Preview - (34:40) Real One of the Week - (49:09)Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.comHosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff ShearinProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines The NBA Playoffs on NBC and Peacock. It's Playoff Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about tonight's Western Conference Finals games in both the NHL and NBA, some of the NFL news floating around including Matthew Stafford signing an extension with the Rams, Joe Schoen signing an extension with the Giants, and everything else happening around the sports world. They are also joined by several great guests in studio and out. First, one of the biggest comedians in the world, Nate Bargatze joins the show to chat about his new movie The Breadwinner, and Vanderbilt football including 5 star QB commit Jared Curtis, who are both in studio. Also joining the show is both ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter and ESPN NBA Insider, Shams Charania. Later, journalist, author, co-host of Marty & McGee, and ESPN jack of all trades, Ryan McGee. Plus, 13 year NHL veteran and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban; and lastly, IndyCar/Nascar driver Catherine Legge as she attempts the double duty this weekend with the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600.  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, enjoy Memorial Day weekend. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys recap last night's incredible game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals that saw the Knicks storm back from down 22 points in the 4th quarter, chat about the Rashee Rice news, preview tonight's Western Conference Finals game 2, and game 1 of the Western Conference Finals in the NHL. They are also loaded with guests today including ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter; ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania; 13 year NBA veteran, ESPN NBA analyst, former 3 point contest champion, Quentin Richardson; 4 star interior OL from Georgia, Jordan Agbanoma makes his college commitment; 18 year NHL veteran, Stanley Cup Champion, and ESPN NHL analyst Erik Johnson; and lastly, the Captain of the US President's Cup team, 10x winner on the PGA Tour, 2012 FedEX Cup winner, Brandt Snedeker. 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'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA Playoffs are getting HEATED On this episode of Alley Oop, Juju & Trysta break down whether the San Antonio Spurs are actually MORE battle-tested than the Oklahoma City Thunder heading into the Western Conference Finals. Has Victor Wembanyama faced tougher competition than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? And what does that mean for the series?Plus: who do we trust more in the East between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks? Juju & Trysta debate the Cavs vs Knicks matchup, break down Donovan Mitchell's huge performance, and discuss whether Cade Cunningham completely disappeared at the worst possible time.We also get into: The Detroit Pistons collapse James Harden finally doing what he's supposed to do Ausar Thompson and the growing concerns about his jump shot A'ja Wilson's controversial lane violation Giannis Antetokounmpo's attitude The legend of Derrick White Ale Who do YOU trust more right now — Spurs or Thunder? Knicks or Cavs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap last night's insane double OT victory for the Spurs over the Thunder in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, as well as the Montreal Canadiens going into Buffalo and winning game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. They are also joined by several guests including 21 year NBA veteran, and future Hall of Famer, Chris Paul; 13 year NHL veteran and ESPN NHL analyst PK Subban, 10 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and ESPN NBA analyst, Iman Shumpert; the Authority on college football and college basketball, Pete Thamel; and lastly, Olympic Gold Medalist, United States hero, and Center for the New Jersey Devils, Jack Hughes. 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'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals thanks to a big performance from Wemby. Stugotz, Taylor, and Izzy wonder if this will lead to some aging stars, like Lebron James, trying to jump on the San Antonio ship to grab a championship before they retire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DragonflyJonez, of the Jenkins and Jonez podcast, joins Stugotz, and the guys have no time to be rational after that Victor Wembanyama performance last night for the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas joins the guys to discuss what happened to the Detroit Pistons at home in game 7 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, what he saw from Victor Wembanyama in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals and what he expects between the Knicks and Cavs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE: Stugotz and company discuss Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and his performance in game one of the Western Conference Finals. The guys have fun at the expense of Stu. The fellas partake in the first installment of "I'm Sorry, But...". Taylor shares a softball story. #Stugotz #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bomani Jones is joined by J.A. Adande for Time Machine Tuesday to look back at the Shaq-Kobe Lakers three-peat and the drama behind one of the most dominant runs in NBA history. They discuss how Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant arrived in Los Angeles, why it took years for the Lakers to finally break through, and how the 2001 team became one of the most unstoppable playoff squads ever. Bomani and J.A. also revisit the tension between Shaq and Kobe, Phil Jackson's role in holding it all together, the iconic 2000 Game 7 comeback against Portland, the 2001 destruction of the West, Allen Iverson's Game 1 moment, and the controversial 2002 Western Conference Finals against Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about Aaron Rai's improbable victory at the PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship in over 100 years, plus they look ahead to tonight's Western Conference Finals game 1 between the Spurs and Thunder, game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semis between the Canadiens and Sabres, as well as everything else happening around the world of sports. They are also joined by several great guests including ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter; play-by-play announcer for the NBA on NBC and Sunday Night Football, Mike Tirico who is on the call for tonight's WCF game 1; Stanley Cup Champion, 18 year NHL veteran, and ESPN NHL analyst Erik Johnson to preview tonight's game 7 between the Canadiens and Sabres, and lastly, ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania. 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'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones. They jump right into the San Antonio Spurs defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals and advancing to the Western Conference Finals. Could the Oklahoma City Thunder–Spurs matchup be just the beginning of an epic rivalry? Did the Cleveland Cavaliers completely fumble the bag by falling to the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with Game 7 now headed back to Detroit? Steve Kerr is returning to the Golden State Warriors. Do they have any chance to contend during the remainder of his tenure as head coach? Plus, more on the Philadelphia 76ers and Bob Myers leading the search for their new President of Basketball Operations. Intro - (00:00) FanDuel Ad Read - (01:10) Spurs-Wolves - (01:57) What's next for the Timberwolves? - (08:00) Spurs-Thunder WCF matchup preview - (12:01) Cavaliers-Pistons headed to Game 7 - (29:30) Amazon Prime Ad Read - (39:55) Bob Myers and the Sixers search - (56:22) Real One of the Week - (1:04:55) Hit the mailbag: realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, Howard Beck Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victor Wembanyama vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a Western Conference Finals… would that become the BIGGEST NBA matchup of the next decade?! Juju and Trysta break down why a potential San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder playoff series could absolutely BREAK NBA ratings, with Wemby and SGA looking like the future faces of basketball The crew also dives into: Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup Cade's HUGE numbers and whether Detroit is ahead of schedule Jalen Duren struggling in a rough performance Coaches completely wasting challenge calls Whether the NBA's power has officially shifted from East to West Caitlin Clark getting called out for flopping Cameron Brink blocking Caitlin Clark and the WNBA discourse exploding online From NBA future dynasties to hilarious officiating complaints and WNBA chaos, this episode of Alley Oop is PACKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices