Podcasts about Western Conference

What's next for Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors now that NBA Summer League is over? Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down where the Dubs sit as the Western Conference loads up. Then, Alex Caruso joins Monte Poole from South Lake Tahoe at the American Century Championship golf tournament to discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's mindset as they try to repeat as NBA champions in the competitive West.(03:00) - What's next for Kuminga, Warriors?(05:00) - Kuminga, Warriors didn't talk numbers last offseason(10:30) - Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton updates as other teams' rosters fill up(13:30) - The Western Conference is loading up(19:00) - Where do the West's biggest stars stand health-wise?(23:15) - How much better can Warriors be next year? Can Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody progress?(27:30) - Alex Caruso interview

Panthers secure top playoff spot in 49-24 rout of Sugar Skulls with the Western Conference's No. 1 seed. Host Mike Pawlawski breaks it all down in this week's Bay Area Panthers Weekly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Chris Paul signing with the Clippers including how far the veteran depth in LA could carry the Clippers before talking the potentially bigger reason Lakers' fans can be excited about the Marcus Smart signing. Then, the guys tackle a tier ranking of the top of the Western Conference and talk Valanciunas committing to the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Edmonton Stingers have found their rhythm in a big way this summer, rattling off a seven-game win streak that firmly re-established them as one of the CEBL's top threats. But after a tough loss to Vancouver snapped the streak, what's next for this team as the playoff picture starts to take shape? Brenden Escott is joined by Stingers Head Coach Jordan Baker to break down what's been working, how the team bounced back from a slow start and what it'll take to secure a postseason spot in a competitive Western Conference. We also look ahead to the final stretch of the season and what kind of identity this group is building heading into playoff time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mort is still on vacation, so Dan & Grant took over the feed for a few episodes, starting with Western Conference Tiers.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/nba

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 19, 2025 is: devise • dih-VYZE • verb To devise is to invent or plan something that is difficult or complicated in some way. // The siblings devised a plan to clean the house from top to bottom with hopes of getting their parents to let them go to the concert. See the entry > Examples: “The Timberwolves surprisingly advanced to the Western Conference finals last year before losing to the Mavericks. After a troublesome season, Minnesota returned before being thumped by the top-seeded Thunder. The series wasn't really close, and the Timberwolves ... will have to devise a way to compete in the Western Conference with the Lakers, Nuggets, Clippers, Spurs, Mavericks, and Warriors all chasing them.” — Gary Washburn, The Boston Globe, 1 June 2025 Did you know? There's something inventive about devise, a word that stems from Latin dividere, meaning “to divide.” By the time devise was being used in English, its Anglo-French forebear deviser had accumulated an array of senses, including “divide,” “distribute,” “arrange,” “order,” “plan,” “invent,” and “assign by will.” English adopted some of these and added new senses, such as “imagine” and “guess,” that have fallen out of use over time. Today devise is most commonly used as a synonym of invent or plot in situations where the objective is difficult or complicated. Note that devise is often confused with another dividere (and deviser) descendent: device refers to a technique, method, tool, or small machine or gadget. One way to help keep their spellings straight is to remember that ice, usually a noun, is found at the end of the noun device, not the verb devise.

On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick give one hard-hitting question for every team out West! Plus, Mike reveals a very special list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AMChattanooga FC Women's head coach Juan Hernandez visits from Oklahoma as CFC gets ready for the WPSL semi-finalsWe look at your morning news and transfer talkAppleTV+ Tyler Terens, on the call for ATLUTD and Charlotte FC, talks his matchup and the news in MLS Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks back at the midweek that was and some of the other matchups in the west for the weekend

What if Kevin Durant never ended up in the Western Conference? ITL explores how the landscape of the NBA — and the Rockets — might have shifted. Then in Figgy's Mixtape: Starbucks leans into TikTok drink culture with a $30k prize, Pusha T's savage diss track aimed at McDonald's resurfaces, and more bizarre headlines from across the internet.

It's in the title, folks! On today's episode, Joe Lowery examines all 15 MLS teams in the Western Conference. Which teams are contenders? Which ones can't wait for the season to end? And which ones need to be active in the summer transfer window? Find out on the show.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Bleav in Nets Host Jed Katz @JedKatzNBA to break down Kevin Durant & Dorian Finney-Smith's positives & negatives in Brooklyn. Plus, Katz looks at the Nets-Rockets pick swap, how the Nets look in their rebuild, what their draft looks like and how he sees the Rockets in the Western Conf hierarchy. (:58) Did Finney-Smith suffer in Brooklyn because of talent? (2:29) Finney-Smith: Great Defender? (5:01) How should Rockets use DFS offensively? (6:10) Durant Break Down in Brooklyn? (8:47) Is Durant Leader? (11:56) Feelings on Nets-Rockets Pick Swap? (15:06) Did Nets mess up '25 Draft? (19:40) Which young Nets will be fun for fans? (21:30) Did Nets Lose Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Trade? (25:47) Where do Rockets fit in Western Conference hierarchy? (27:06) Ex Rockets & Nets on Playing with Hakeem Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #kevindurant #dorianfinneysmith

PJ Glasser & Jared Smith wrap up the first hour with their reaction to Bradley Beal signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. The guys discuss who they like to win the Western Conference next year. 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

On this episode, Mike and Jason focus on teams that could be considered 'Sneaky good' for the upcoming season. They analyze the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic from the Eastern Conference, highlighting their recent roster changes and potential for improvement. The conversation then shifts to the Western Conference, where they evaluate the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers, discussing their prospects for the season and the challenges they face. Throughout the discussion, the hosts emphasize the importance of player health and the continued development of young players like Jalen Johnson, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Victor Wembanyama, and Scoot Henderson in determining each team's success.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team's training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment easier than ever.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.Playmaker PlannerPlaymaker Planner is looking for forward thinking program directors and athletic directors...If that's you... Playmaker Planner will lessen your workload while doubling the efficiency, confidence, and ability of your student-athletes over the next 12 months!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

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dan Favale (@DanFavale) discuss:-Cam Whitmore traded to the Wizards.-Reacting to the details for Dorian-Finney Smith's contract-Why the DFS signing and the Cam Whitmore trade should be viewed as one big transaction-Will Houston regret trading Whitmore?-Where does Houston stack up in the Western Conference?-Is OKC in a tier of it's own? Are they a “Warriors' level threat”?-Can Houston or Denver credibly be at OKC's level?-How good is Kevin Durant at age 37?-What could hold Houston back as a team?-Is Alperen Sengun still being overlooked nationally?-Could next season be a breakout year for Reed Sheppard?+ moreLook for RNH on Apple, YouTube, Google, Spotify, and more.Subscribe to the RNH newsletter:www.RedNationHoops.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com

Charles Boehm joins Jeremiah to give a big-picture view of the Club World Cup, discuss if there are any ramifications for how political it became and what that all portends for next summer's World Cup. After the break, they dig into the state of the Western Conference.Read Charles at MLSsoccer.com and follow him on Bluesky.Sponsor

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Atlanta Hawks Insider David Lee (Host o the Atlanta Hawks Film Room podcast) what to expect from an older more injured Clint Capela. What will be bring to the table? Plus, Robert asks David about Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Quin Snyder & the Hawks potential. (:51) How much has Capela slipped? (3:03) What's Capela still good at? (5:14) How's Capela's Defense? (6:39) Capela injury issues? (7:46) Hawks reaction to Porzingis trade? (9:46) Was Nikeil Alexander-Walker perfect addition? (11:42) Are Hawks Finals contender? (13:34) Jalen Johnson's Ceiling? (15:57) How good is Trae Young? (17:43) Where's Trae among best NBA players? (19:30) Is Quin Snyder good coach? (21:08) Where do Rockets fit in Western Conference hierchy? (23:21) Hakeem, Barkley & Drexler fight in locker room? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #clintcapela #traeyoung

Charles Boehm joins Jeremiah to give a big-picture view of the Club World Cup, discuss if there are any ramifications for how political it became and what that all portends for next summer's World Cup. After the break, they dig into the state of the Western Conference.Read Charles at MLSsoccer.com and follow him on Bluesky.Sponsor

We talk about the “most aggressive set-piece team in the world.” We review the friendly draw with the Germans, the Open Cup win over the Fire, and the thrashing of the Quakes 4-1. And we get ready for two matches against Western Conference teams that are trying to catch our Loons in the standings.   (4:40) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (11:00) Quick Hits (26:15) Holstein Kiel Recap (28:10) Chicago Fire Open Cup Recap (45:40) SJ Earthquake Recap (1:01:15) LAFC Preview (1:04:30) Portland Preview (1:08:25) 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  

In a new episode of The Bernie Fratto Show, Bernie Fratto opens the show with his thoughts on Cooper Flagg, NBA Summer League, and the LeBron James controversy. FOX Sports Radio NBA Analyst Mark Medina joins the show to discuss why LeBron James will remain with the Lakers this season at the minimum, and how Cooper Flagg is destined for stardom. Mark says the Rockets are the biggest threat to OKC in the Western Conference. In The Midnight Hour, Bernie and callers discuss Deion Sanders, Bronny James, LeBron James and nepotism in sports. Wimbledon, Cooper Flagg, and Angel Reese are brought up as well. After The Midnight Hour, Bernie discusses an MLB Salary Cap and the new CBA that will have to be agreed upon, and the NFC West and why the 49ers will be back in a big way. New editions of Brand New Fool & What My Name followed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thunder hand out big extensions while Warriors stands pat. Bonta Hill and Monte Poole analyze the recent moves happening in the Western Conference. Then basketball analyst Jay Bilas joins Monte Poole from the American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe to break down Golden State's Summer League roster.(02:30) - OKC extends stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren(13:00) - Luka Doncic now is the face of the Lakers, so will LeBron James try to go back East?(16:30) - Could NBA Summer League help Jonathan Kuminga find a resolution?(25:30) - Jay Bilas gives his insight on Warriors rookies Will Richard and Alex Toohey(33:00) - How far can Warriors go with their aging core? Can Kuminga boost their chances?

The guys discuss the Thunder's salary cap picture, the pecking order in the Western Conference, and a new place to hang on gamedays in Norman! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why Angel Reese getting the WNBA 2K26 cover over Caitlin Clark isn't as big of a deal as some people are making it out to be, whether or not Kirk Cousins is justified for feeling misled by the Atlanta Falcons during his free agency negotiations last year, and how Bradley Beal could single-handedly flip the balance of power in the Western Conference depending where he decides to play next season. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Austin and Pausha return to give their thoughts on Cooper Flagg's summer league debut, the state of the Western Conference, Devin Booker's extension, and the rise in scoring in the NBA. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Herrington joins Jeffrey to discuss his latest column about the tiers of the teams in the NBA's Western Conference. Kevin Cerrito hosts another edition of Righter than Wright Trivia.

Draymond Green has noticed the ripple effect of how the NBA's new CBA rules have altered free agency and restricted free agents like Jonathan Kuminga. Bonta Hill and Monte Poole analyze the Golden State Warriors' lack of activity this offseason with names such as DeAndre Ayton going off the board as they wait on Al Horford.(02:00) - Warriors declined Kings' offer for Jonathan Kuminga as CBA has all RFAs waiting(13:00) - Warriors have yet to do anything this offseason as they wait for Al Horford and watch DeAndre Ayton head to LA(27:00) - Longer Jonathan Kuminga saga goes on points a return to Golden State(28:45) - Break down the Western Conference landscape after Norman Powell goes to Heat in three-team trade, sending John Collins to Clippers

Matt Doyle returns to Nos Audietis for another episode of “How the West will be won.” The first segment focuses on the Sounders. Doyle has some really positive things to say about several Sounders' potential national team futures as he gives full-throated support for both Cristian Roldan and Jackson Ragen to get serious looks for next summer's World Cup. He also admits that he's come around on Obed Vargas' potential and thinks a lucrative move to Europe is in the cards.In the second segment, Jeremiah and Matt dig into the Vancouver Whitecaps' recent struggles, San Diego FC's slip up, the Timbers' ability to stick around and other top Western Conference contenders.You can read Matt Doyle every week at MLSsoccer.com, watch his tactical videos on Bluesky and subscribe his new “Tactics Free Zone” newsletter.Sponsor

Matt Doyle returns to Nos Audietis for another episode of “How the West will be won.” The first segment focuses on the Sounders. Doyle has some really positive things to say about several Sounders' potential national team futures as he gives full-throated support for both Cristian Roldan and Jackson Ragen to get serious looks for next summer's World Cup. He also admits that he's come around on Obed Vargas' potential and thinks a lucrative move to Europe is in the cards.In the second segment, Jeremiah and Matt dig into the Vancouver Whitecaps' recent struggles, San Diego FC's slip up, the Timbers' ability to stick around and other top Western Conference contenders.You can read Matt Doyle every week at MLSsoccer.com, watch his tactical videos on Bluesky and subscribe his new “Tactics Free Zone” newsletter.Sponsor

Brandon and Tyson look at 4 Winnipeg Jets in line for contract extensions, a waaaaay too early look at the Western Conference standings and news out of development camp

A scary injury to goalkeeper Stefan Frei overshadowed a well-played 1-1 draw against the Columbus Crew on Sunday Night Soccer. While we await an official prognosis on the star backstop, the Sounders will look to get back in the win column in Matchday 23 when they take on Western Conference foe Sporting Kansas City. We also talk about the USMNT final vs. Mexico in the Gold Cup.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeLobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused live morning show. Join Ari Liljenwall and Niko Moreno live on YouTube every Monday, at 8am Pacific to kickoff your week with the inside scoop on the Seattle Sounders and Major League Soccer. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Pulso Sports' Niko Moreno. Grab a coffee as we talk about the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.

- How did we get here with the Cardinals starting rotation?- If this is it for the Blues, where do they rank in the Western Conference?- Is Doug Armstrong more forgivable than John Mozeliak?- Can the Cardinals even trade Mikolas or Fedde at this point?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a new Fox Sports Saturday, Steve Hartman and Anita Marks open the show recapping their 4th of July! They're joined by NFL insider Adam Caplan to recap all of the big moves from around the NFL in the past week. Steve and Anita then get into how the new "Big Beautiful Bill" affects sports gambling in the US. Later, they dive into the NBA, taking a look at the landscape of both the Eastern and Western Conference before discussing whether LeBron James will still be a Laker next season. NBA insider Mark Medina joins to weigh in with his own thoughts and share some of what he's been hearing around the league. Plus, how marketable is Shohei Ohtani?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the Glory KC is back with the 139th episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City went on the road and picked up their first win in the Rocky Mountain State since March of 2014. The Colorado Rapids were caught napping early and despite obscenely high expected goals (xG), couldn't find a way back into the match, losing 2-1.The game had its ups and downs, but even with a few down moments, John Pulskamp shined on the night with numerous saves and the game winning assist. Just one more assist this season will tie the single season record for a goalkeeper in MLS.Outside of that, Sheena and I take a closer look at the Kerry Zavagnin era. Counting points only since he took over, the team would be fifth in the Western Conference and even counting the prior Peter Vermes games the team was in 10th at the time of recording. Is it time to lock KZ up as the permanent coach?We also broke down the standout moments of the game, talked about the new Logan Ndenbe injury, Jacob Bartlett's pending suspension and a whole lot more.In the Sporting KC round-up, we catch up on stories for Jack Kortkamp, Daniel Salloi, SKC II and the immense amount of salary budget that's about to open up at the end of the season.Not to be left out, the KC Current had quite a few things going on this week, including a large list of free agents they need to make decisions on. We also discussed Kansas City vying for a WNBA team, the USWNT's victory over Canada, the Claire Hutton goal and the upcoming media game this weekend.Also, if you want discounted tickets to the Teal Rising Cup games and to support #TeamStorm, click here.In the Digital Crawl, we also touch on a few more topics, including:USMNT Gold Cup successThe passing of Diogo JotaHere is a rundown of topics and start times:Sporting KC Break Their Losing Streak in Colorado - 6:30SKC Round-up - 46:59KC Current Free Agent Decisions - 56:36Digital Crawl - 1:09:34Upcoming GamesUSMNT vs. Mexico (Gold Cup Final) Sunday, July 6th at 6:00PM CDTSporting KC vs. Seattle Sounders - Saturday, July 12th at 7:30PMKC Current vs. Palmeiras - Saturday, July 12th at 8:00PMSKC II at The Town - Sunday, July 13th at 7:00PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled dot com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron.

First Take continues as the crew analyzes the Western Conference and who we should fear the most amongst the top including the Lakers, Clippers and Warriors? Plus, should we give Aaron Rodgers the benefit of the doubt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the clear favorites but is there value in the Western Conference? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Download and subscribe today. 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

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn ranks the Denver Nuggets bench players by expected role in the regular season, breaks down some bench lineups he likes, and goes over the rest of the Western Conference and some moves other teams have made.

Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) recap the Rockets known free agency moves. Topics include: -Could anyone have seen this summer coming for the Rockets? -Thoughts on the Jabari Smith extension -Does Smith still possess All-Star potential? -Reacting to the Dorian Finney-Smith contract -Does Cam Whitmore have a future in Houston? -Why did Houston bring Clint Capela back? -Are the Rockets ready to compete with the Thunder in the Western Conference? + more Look for RNH on Apple, YouTube, Google, Spotify, and more. Subscribe to the RNH newsletter: www.RedNationHoops.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe look at the news from Spain on a loss in the soccer world to startWe go over the Gold Cup semifinals and the USWNT friendly in DCAnd in Hour 2, Nino Torres from GOLTV looks at transfers, the USMNT, South America, and the news from LiverpoolNiko Moreno, from Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports, looks at the headlines in the Western Conference in MLS and some of the weekend matchups in the league 

0:00 Intro 0:49 Ross is back & starts the show off by giving Bruce & World B a pop quiz! 2:11 Our Top 4 Teams in the Eastern Conference post draft & after the start of free agency 2:21 Cleveland Cavaliers 5:05 New York Knicks 7:50 Orlando Magic 11:21 Bruce has the Detroit Pistons in his fourth & final spot 12:18 World B likes the Indiana Pacers to round out his top 4 14:09 Ross sides with Bruce with the Detroit Pistons 15:32 Biggest winners and/or losers in the Eastern Conference 15:42 Bruce has the Atlanta Hawks as a big winner this offseason 16:31 Bruce's big loser is the Indiana Pacers this summer 17:26 World B also has the Atlanta Hawks as big winners this summer 19:04 World B has the Milwaukee Bucks as his big loser of the offseason 22:04 Ross provides a surprising Eastern Conference team for his big winner of the offseason 23:34 Our Top 4 Teams in the Western Conference post draft & after the start of free agency 23:49 The reigning 2025 NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder 25:26 Houston Rockets 29:10 Bruce has the Minnesota Timberwolves at #3 on his board 29:45 World B has the Denver Nuggets as his third best team out West 31:15 Ross doubles down on the Denver Nuggets 32:54 Bruce touches on the Nuggets & their recent offseason moves 33:46 World B has a hot take selecting the Los Angeles Lakers! 35:04 Ross discusses why the Minnesota Timberwolves round out his Top 4 out West 36:12 Biggest winners and/or losers in the Eastern Conference 36:19 Bruce considers the Memphis Grizzlies big winners this summer 37:13 The Portland Trail Blazers are Bruce's big losers 37:52 World B's winner is the Dallas Mavericks 38:55 The New Orleans Pelicans are tabbed the biggest loser by World B 40:59 Ross's big winner is the newest San Antonio Spur Luke Kornet! 42:08 Bruce provides his final thoughts on what a difference a year makes for his Boston Celtics 44:35 World B provides positive insights on the direction the Charlotte Hornets are going 46:38 Ross gets his turn to provide some optimism on the Milwaukee Bucks next year

On today's episode, Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones to recap some NBA offseason headlines. They start off the show by saying how shocking the Damian Lillard news was (0:58) and how it most likely won't help keep Giannis in Milwaukee (2:16). Continuing with the Giannis topic, Bo and Vinnie say why the Bucks would want Amen Thompson from the Rockets in return (15:24). After the break, Bo explains why it would be a mistake for the Lakers to acquire Deandre Ayton (31:45) and if the Denver Nuggets are now back to being the best team in the Western Conference again (41:15)? Bo and Vinnie round out the show by reacting to the Detroit News article on who Malik Beasley owed money to. (45:30) . . . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show: Go to zbiotics.com/BOMANI to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use BOMANI at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Prophets break down the NBA Free Agency winners and losers in a special Independence Day episode. Did the Nuggets and Rockets make enough moves to join OKC at the top of the West? Are the Timberwolves still in that elite mix? We also dive into which Western Conference teams are heading toward disarray. Out East, the Bucks are at a crossroads—does waiving Dame make sense, and could Milwaukee still be in decent shape without him? Plus, the rivalry heats up as Kev and Rashad square off in the never-ending Knicks vs Hawks war. All that and more in this explosive July 4th edition.

Jared Smith & Rob Brown break down if the Houston Rockets can win the Western Conference next season with the addition of Kevin Durant. Plus, the guys discuss what's next for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. 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

Rob and Kelvin debate whether this flurry of offseason roster moves around Aaron Rodgers will pay off in any meaningful way, argue about the WNBA's decision to expand and add three different franchises moving forward, and tell us if the Houston Rockets are now the biggest threats to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the blatant jealousy of Caitlin Clark that exists across the WNBA, why it's starting to feel like that Houston Rockets are the team to beat in the Western Conference next season, how a flurry of moves on the first day of NBA Free Agency helped propel the Denver Nuggets back into championship contention, why the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are easily the biggest losers of the free agency period thus far, what makes the new-look Atlanta Hawks so dangerous coming out of the Eastern Conference, and why the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider trading away stud pass rusher TJ Watt after acquiring Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright reacts to the Dallas Mavericks selecting Duke's Cooper Flagg with the number one pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Is Dallas an NBA Finals contender with Flagg, Anthony Davis, and Kyrie Irving set to return later in the season? Later, Nick breaks down the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets... is Houston Nick's pick to win the Western Conference with KD? Then, Nick shares why Tyrese Haliburton made the right decision to play in Pacers-Thunder Game 7 despite tearing his Achilles. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take continues this Wednesday as the guys discuss the NBA's Western Conference! Do the Lakers or Warriors need to make a splash this Summer? Will Nikola Jokic be a Nugget long term? What is Cooper Flagg's ceiling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NBA veteran Olden Polynice is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin, provide up-to-the-minute analysis of the first round of the NBA Draft, and tell us why the Utah Jazz didn't care that Ace Bailey had no interest in playing in Utah, explain why parity is actually a bad thing for the NBA moving forward. Plus, Prestige Management Group owner and basketball analyst Rashad Phillips swings by to discuss the ramifications of the Bailey selection, his favorite NBA comp for Cooper Flagg, who he's identified as the potential steal of the draft, who he's expecting to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder for Western Conference supremacy next season, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NBA veteran Olden Polynice is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin tell us if Cooper Flagg's good-at-everything-but-great-at-nothing style will translate to the next level, explain why it's so hard to project college players to the NBA, and tell us if the Houston Rockets are now the biggest threats to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference. Plus, former NBA scout and Babcock Hoops NBA Draft analyst Matt Babcock swings by to discuss Flagg's long-term future, the inexact science that is the NBA Draft, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Femi Abebefe & Jared Smith dive into their way too early break down of next year's Eastern and Western Conference odds. 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

Today's word of the day is ‘tonnerre' as in Thunder as in Shai as in Sam Presti as in the Oklahoma City Thunder are your NBA champions! What a sad start to the game with Tyrese Haliburton going down. He's now done for all of next season. The Thunder are primed to be great for a few more years too! (21:04) Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets! Wow. The Suns are still in some trouble. The Rockets now have a chance in the Western Conference. (36:30) Review: The Amateur. (39:40) The US has bombed Iran. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘tonnerre' as in Thunder as in Shai as in Sam Presti as in the Oklahoma City Thunder are your NBA champions! What a sad start to the game with Tyrese Haliburton going down. He's now done for all of next season. The Thunder are primed to be great for a few more years too! (21:04) Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets! Wow. The Suns are still in some trouble. The Rockets now have a chance in the Western Conference. (36:30) Review: The Amateur. (39:40) The US has bombed Iran. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices