Podcast appearances and mentions of Zion Williamson

Erwan et Thomas se retrouvent dans la #LibreAntenneNBA pour analyser ce qui s'apparente à un énième couac chez les #Pelicans : malgré la présence de #Zion Williamson, la franchise peine à lancer sa saison, enchaînant défaites et blessures. Peuvent-ils encore redresser la barre ou faut-il déjà penser à tout faire péter ? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Send us a textThe New Orleans Pelicans are 2-0 in their last two games, winning their first back-to-back of the season — and both were clutch wins: • 101–99 @ Mavericks • 116–112 vs HornetsThis comes after: • Three 30-point blowout losses (Boston, OKC, Denver) • Three clutch losses (Memphis, San Antonio, Clippers)And the Pelicans are doing it without three starters: • Zion Williamson (hamstring, out 5–9 days) • Jordan Poole (quad, out 7–10 days) • Yves Missi (illness, day-to-day)Yet the locker room hasn't folded.The effort, connectivity, and defensive rotations look improved.So… have the Pelicans found something real, or is this just a lighter schedule?Twitter / IG / TikTok → @nobasktball (no “E”)

In this episode of On The Ball (United WeCast Network), Ric Bucher breaks down the widening gap between American-born NBA stars and their international counterparts — and what it says about player development, discipline, and leadership in today's game.Bucher dives into the latest around Ja Morant, including front-office chatter about his trade value, locker-room issues, and whether the Memphis Grizzlies can still build around him. He compares Ja's stalled maturity and Zion Williamson's lack of evolution to the steady growth and professionalism of Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokić, and Giannis Antetokounmpo — stars who treat the game as craft, not performance.Ric also examines why American player development has fallen behind Europe's, how Pat Riley's shift toward international talent reflects a changing NBA, and what the Chicago Bulls' surprising start reveals about teamwork over showmanship.From leadership accountability to the future of U.S. basketball, this episode challenges the culture of “flash over fundamentals” and asks the question: What happened to making American players great again?

Gil's Arena Reacts To Ja Morant's HOSTILE Suspension as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant receiving a one game suspension from the Grizzlies for conduct dentrimental to the team following a public altercation with his head coach and debate what's next for the problematic hooper who can't seem to stay out of his own way in Memphis. Next, they react to the Los Angeles Lakers supporting cast carrying the team in the absence of Luka Doncic & LeBron James and break down how Bronny James looks more comfortable on the court in his 2nd season before reacting to Giannis Antetokounmpo having Myles Turner's back by delivering a clutch game winner in the big man's return to Indianapolis. They then react to Zion Williamson going down with a hamstring injury and debate if we should be concerned with the future of the big man's career as he continues to prove he cannot stay on the court. Finally, they react to Russell Westbrook's comments on his decision to leave the Denver Nuggets, saying the team he carried through the NBA playoffs didn't want him and break down 2 teams shocking the NBA after the Chicago Bulls & Philadelphia 76ers got off to hot starts to lead the Eastern Conference PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Swaggy P & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog today. Go to https://RuffGreens.com and use promo code “Arena” SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Timer 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:00 Ja Morant Suspension 0:06:01 Is The Grizzlies Coach The Problem In Memphis 0:33:26 Good Fit For A Ja Trade? 0:37:39 The Lakers Stayed Alive Without Luka & LeBron 0:45:59 Bronny Shines With Extended Minutes In Year 2 1:02:02 Giannis Is Playing For The NBA MVP 1:12:48 Myles Turner Boo'd In Return To Indy 1:27:00 Zion Hurt Again 1:34:47 Can Josh Giddey Be An NBA Superstar 1:44:51 College Hooper Fakes Injury 1:56:54 Jalen Suggs Pulls A Swaggy P 2:03:18 MostlyFans 2:07:26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Francesa reacts to your emails about the Jets trades, a possible new Giants head coach, the Mets pursuit of Bo Bichette, and much more. 00:00 Jets moves at the trade deadline 05:50 Why did IKF slide during World Series? 09:25 Ja Morant or Zion Williamson? 12:50 Kingsbury to Giants? 14:30 Yankees vs. Dodgers hitting 19:00 Mike Tomlin's consistency 12:00 Ranking Dave Roberts 23:30 Should Mets sign Bo Bichette? 26:40 Juan Soto as an MVP finalist 27:50 Does Sauce complete the Colts? 29:40 Flacco a Hall of Famer?

DJ & PK debated if the Utah Jazz should consider making a trade to add Trae Young, Zion Williamson or Ja Morant.

Dans le CQFR du jour, Antoine Pimmel et Shaï Mamou font le point sur le gros comeback des Chicago Bulls qui cimentent leur surprenante place de leaders de la Conférence Est. Ils reviennent également sur la belle perf de Zaccharie Risacher, la blessure de Zion Williamson et toutes le infos importantes de la nuit en NBA.Voici tout Ce Qu'il Fallait Retenir en cette matinée du 5 novembre 2025.Commandez le Mook REVERSE #17 spécial FRENCH TOUCH https://www.basketsession.com/produit/mook-reverse-17-french-touch/Commandez l'Anthologie REVERSE Vol.1 https://www.basketsession.com/produit/reverse-anthologie-20-ans-de-basketball/Commandez le livre GOATs - Le meilleur (et le pire) de la NBA en 130 Tops https://www.basketsession.com/produit/goats-le-meilleur-et-le-pire-de-la-nba-en-130-tops/Commandez le livre Une saison en enfer https://www.basketsession.com/produit/une-saison-en-enfer/Nos émissions sur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BasketSessionREVERSELe Mook REVERSE ► https://www.basketsession.com/mook-reverse/Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/reversemagazineBlueSky ►https://bsky.app/profile/reversemagazine.bsky.social Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/BasketSession Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/reverse_basketsession Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

With the Heat playing good basketball early in to the season can they make a move to get a star like Grizzlies guard Ja Morant or Pelicans forward Zion Williamson who aren't happy with their current situations and are making "stinks" to the media? Would a trade for one of these stars be enough to become a power int eh East?.

In the second hour of the show, Tobin & Leroy talk about the Miami Heat playing great ball after their 120-119 win over the Los Angeles Clipper. Tobin is elated with the start and is waning to make whale noises after hearing that Memphis Grizzles start guard ja Morant has lost is joy for playing basketball. He is making a stink which Tobin loves and wonders can the Heat make a move for the guard or for Pelicans forward Zion Williamson who also isn't happy in New Orleans? They talk more about the Miami Dolphins who can be major players in this trade deadline. Should the Fins blow it all up like Tobin was or keep key young players and add to it like Leroy suggests? Finally, we play our favorite Tuesday game "Damage is Done.

This hour, Scoot talks about the government shutdown and it's effect on SNAP benefits. Then, WWL Sports Director Steve Geller comes back to talk about the New Orleans Saints trading Trevor Penning to the LA Chargers, and Pelicans' Zion Williamson suffering another injury.

On this episode, we talk about the Dallas Cowboys getting smoked at home by the Cardinals on Monday Night Football, what happened to the Cowboys?! Then, are the Bears the sleeper team in the NFC that nobody is talking about or nah? Next, the Carolina Panthers are 5-4, did anyone see that coming?? Lastly, we talk about Ja Morant & his recent headlines beefin' with his teammates & coaches, is his time coming to an end in Memphis and we gotta address the Dejounte Murray social media posts about his girl!  Intro (0:00) Cowboys Lose On MNF (4:00) Are The Bears The Sleeper NFC Team? (9:15) Carolina Panthers (19:00) Ja Morant (28:30) Zion Williamson (44:30) Dejounte Murray (51:15) Ma$e, Cam'ron & Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson are back with another one!! ***NEW MERCH*** ⁠https://www.itiswhatitismerch.com⁠ Please rate, review, and follow the podcast for more content.  Sign up with promo code IIWII and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-itiswhatitis #UDpartner Follow the show and our hosts on social media: ⁠⁠It Is What It Is⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Cam'Ron⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Ma$e⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠Producer Ayooo Nick⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Orleans Pelicans hit rock bottom after being hammered 137-106 by the Oklahoma City Thunder, dropping to 0-6 on the season.

The Pelican Postgame Report crew — Big Q, DC & Lexxah — break down tonight's matchup as the New Orleans Pelicans look to capture their first win of the 2025-26 season. Can Zion and the Pels finally end their 0-4 start and get back on track in the West? Full analysis, highlights, and live fan reactions inside!

The Pelican Post Game Report crew — Big Q, DC & Lexxah — break down the New Orleans Pelicans' rough night as they fall to 0-4 after being routed by the Denver Nuggets.We discuss what went wrong on both ends of the floor, Zion Williamson's leadership response, and if Coach Willie Green can get this team back on track before things spiral early.Plus, we look at bright spots off the bench and analyze whether the front-court rotations and lack of defense are sinking the Pels' season start.

Send us a textThe New Orleans Pelicans fall to the Boston Celtics after a late fourth-quarter collapse, and the headlines aren't kind — Zion Williamson was ruled out with a left toe contusion while Boston finished on a 30-4 run to seal the win.Even with the score lopsided, this game exposed deeper issues for New Orleans — effort, execution, and accountability.This loss raises the question: Is this just early-season fatigue or deeper coaching issues?Drop your thoughts in the comments

Jake Madison, the host of the "Locked on Pelicans" podcast, joined Sports Talk. Madison discussed the Pelicans' embarrassing 122-90 loss at home to a tired Celtics team. He wondered if it could be a "wake-up call" with a tough stretch coming up for New Orleans. Madison shared his thoughts on Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, and Jordan Poole.

Steve and Charlie interviewed Jake Madison, the host of the "Locked on Pelicans" podcast, and former Saints Super Bowl-winning LB Scott Shanle. Madison criticized the Pelicans' embarrassing 122-90 loss at home to a tired Celtics team. Madison also shared his thoughts on Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, and Jordan Poole. Shanle discussed the Saints' lack of identity on offense, rookie QB Tyler Shough's upcoming first start against the Rams, and the NFL's trade deadline.

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered another tough loss as the Boston Celtics dominated 122-90 in the Smoothie King Center. Big Q, DC & Lexxah break down what went wrong — poor shooting, defensive lapses, and a struggling bench — as the Pelicans fall to 0-3 on the season.We'll also preview what's next as the Pels hit the road to face the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Can Zion Williamson and the squad turn things around before it's too late? Tune in for stats, facts, and full postgame breakdown from your trusted PPR crew!

Send us a textThe New Orleans Pelicans are 0-2 after two crunch-time losses to division rivals… but there are real signs of optimism. While early closing struggles and defensive inconsistency remain concerns, Zion Williamson is playing at an elite level, rookies Jeremiah Fears & Derik Queen are already closing games, and the Pelicans rank near the top of the league in multiple offensive categories.In this episode, we break down what's working, what needs fixing, and whether this team is closer than their record suggests — before previewing a big home game vs Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.

Mike and Bobby discussed the massive point spread for the Saints-Rams game. Mike, Bobby, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Bobby gave a stat about Brian Kelly's lack of success on his birthday. Mike reported on Zion Williamson's foot injury. Charlie gave the early names for LSU's head football search.

Started season with 0-2 start. We take a look at what's gone right, what went wrong and when will they get a W 0:30- Intro 1:45- Why are the Pelicans 0-2? 4:09- What do the Pelicans do well? 21:00- Roster Depth 28:00- What To Do WIth Dejounte Murray 29:50- Zion Williamson 47:10- Trey Murphy This program is brought to you by Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers. Have you been injured in any kind of accident? Car, truck, 18-wheeler, or hurt offshore - Scott Vicknair handles it all - give them a call y'all.......at  504-500-1111 for a FREE consultation. Yes - FREE consultation. They always Fight for the Win Chris Smith of Keller Williams is one of the top realtors in New Orleans. Located at 8601 Leake Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118. For a free marketing valuation of your property, to book a property tour, or to talk real estate, give him a call at 504-231-2004 or email him at ChrisSmithHomes.com John Deere Presented by Sunshine, your hometown John Deere. Nothing runs like a Deere.” COMPANY BURGER Make sure to check out Company Burger located at 4600 Freret Street. Order now on their website site or Uber Eats- www.companyburger.com Follow Us On Twitter:   / propelstalk     / bootkrewemedia   Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bootkreweme...   / thepelicansreport   Follw Us On Tik Tok:   / bootkrewemedia   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike and Deuce reviewed Baker Mayfield's "dirty" comments about the Saints. They discussed the final injury report for the two teams entering Week 8. Marc Spears, a senior NBA writer for Andscape, joined Fans and the Pro. Spears previewed the Pelicans' home opener against the San Antonio Spurs and rising superstar center Victor Wembanyama. Spears also shared his thoughts on Zion Williamson, the NBA's rookie class, and the Pelicans' upcoming matchup against the Celtics.

Marc Spears, a senior NBA writer for Andscape, joined Fans and the Pro. Spears previewed the Pelicans' home opener against the San Antonio Spurs and rising superstar center Victor Wembanyama. Spears also shared his thoughts on Zion Williamson, the NBA's rookie class, and the Pelicans' upcoming matchup against the Celtics.

Victor Wembanyama Proved He's About To TAKEOVER The NBA according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Wemby's 40 point performance to tip off the NBA Season and break down how the San Antonio Spurs superstar is taking the leap in his 3rd NBA Season. They highlight his unbelievable night on the court and debate if his unique offseason training featuring Shaolin monks & Hakeem Olajuwon unlocked a new level in his game before breaking down how the Spurs may be positioned as the NBA's next Oklahoma City Thunder level dynasty with their superstar in Wembanyama surrounded by an elite core of young players. They then shift over to the other side of the court to break down Cooper Flagg's NBA Debut where the #1 overall pick struggled to get going in his first NBA regular season game, sparking a debate on if the Dallas Mavericks should reconsider running their new face of the franchise at point guard to start his NBA Career. Next, they move over to analyze the 3rd pick in this summer's NBA Draft as VJ Edgecomb shined by dropping 30 points in his NBA Debut and ushered in a new era for the Philadelphia 76ers led by himself & Tyrese Maxey. The Gil's Arena Crew breaks down the Sixers' ceiling with the young guards leading the way and discuss if it's time to be concerned about Joel Embiid as the process looked dreadful in the first game of the season. Finally, they whip around the NBA to cover action from Ja Morant vs Zion Williamson, Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks and discuss how the NBA's newest TV deal is hurting diehard fans. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Swaggy P & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... To get $15 off your first order and find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you. Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/ARENA SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:53 Gil Pulls Up With Informant Lunch 0:04:50 Gil's Arena Reacts To Jordan's Free Throw 0:09:40 Victor Wembanyama Puts The NBA On Notice 0:13:45 The Spurs Are The NBA's Next Dynasty 0:37:17 Cooper Flagg Struggles In His NBA Debut 0:47:29 VJ Edgecomb Is Already The Face Of The 76ers 1:14:26 Joel Emiid Is Processed Cheese 1:26:24 Zion Williamson & Ja Morant Have Something To Prove 1:33:33 Knicks Start The Season Strong 1:47:59 Top NBA Coaches of All Time 1:57:52 MostlyFans 2:24:34 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30- Intro 3:00- Crunch Time 4:20- When Did The Pelicans Lose 10:00- Trey Murphy 16:25- Zion Williamson 20:20- Jeremiah Fears 26:30- Fears and Queen 30:00- Adjustments 40:00- The Rookies 44:35- Jordan Poole 54:00- Willie Green 1:01:56- Fan Questions This program is brought to you by Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers. Have you been injured in any kind of accident? Car, truck, 18-wheeler, or hurt offshore - Scott Vicknair handles it all - give them a call y'all.......at  504-500-1111 for a FREE consultation. Yes - FREE consultation. They always Fight for the Win Chris Smith of Keller Williams is one of the top realtors in New Orleans. Located at 8601 Leake Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118. For a free marketing valuation of your property, to book a property tour, or to talk real estate, give him a call at 504-231-2004 or email him at ChrisSmithHomes.com John Deere Presented by Sunshine, your hometown John Deere. Nothing runs like a Deere.” COMPANY BURGER Make sure to check out Company Burger located at 4600 Freret Street. Order now on their website site or Uber Eats- www.companyburger.com Follow Us On Twitter:   / propelstalk     / bootkrewemedia   Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bootkreweme...   / thepelicansreport   Follw Us On Tik Tok:   / bootkrewemedia   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Hoss hosted the weekly "Saints Hour" with Saints GM Mickey Loomis and Joel Meyers, the television voice of the Pelicans. Loomis discussed the Saints' 1-6 start to the season, the team's new coaching staff, and the development of their young players. Loomis also evaluated quarterback Spencer Rattler and head coach Kellen Moore, praised the Saints' young defense and offensive tackles, reviewed the team's quarterback situation, and previewed the upcoming NFL trade deadline. Meyers broke down the Pelicans' roster depth, New Orleans' schedule, new lead executive Joe Dumars, and star forward Zion Williamson.

Mike Hoss interviewed Joel Meyers, the television voice of the Pelicans, on the weekly "Saints Hour." Meyers praised the "no nonsense" mentality of new Pelicans lead executive Joe Dumars. He discussed the process of moving on from New Orleans' 21-win campaign last year. Meyers also shared his thoughts on the Pelicans' roster depth, Zion Williamson, and New Orleans' early-season schedule.

Mike Hoss hosted the weekly "Saints Hour" with Saints GM Mickey Loomis and Joel Meyers, the television voice of the Pelicans. Loomis discussed the Saints' 1-6 start to the season, the team's new coaching staff, and the development of their young players. Loomis also evaluated quarterback Spencer Rattler and head coach Kellen Moore, praised the Saints' young defense and offensive tackles, reviewed the team's quarterback situation, and previewed the upcoming NFL trade deadline. Meyers broke down the Pelicans' roster depth, New Orleans' schedule, new lead executive Joe Dumars, and star forward Zion Williamson.

Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter covering the Pelicans, joined Sports Talk. Kosel broke down the expectations for New Orleans entering the upcoming season. He previewed the Pelicans' first matchup on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies. Kosel also shared his thoughts on Zion Williamson, the Pelicans' depth, and their young rookies.

Jeff and Charlie interviewed Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter covering the Pelicans, and Joe Bartel, a fantasy football expert for Rotowire. Kosel broke down the expectations for New Orleans entering the upcoming season. He previewed the Pelicans' first matchup on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies. Kosel also shared his thoughts on Zion Williamson, the Pelicans' depth, and their young rookies. Bartel discussed "buy-now" candidates, the Cowboys' passing attack, and "streaming" positions.

The 2025-26 NBA season is here, and it's time to find out if the New Orleans Pelicans are truly ready to take flight. Tonight we're breaking down every angle of the Pelicans' season: Zion Williamson's health and leadership, Willie Green's growth as head coach, the depth chart battles, areas of concern, and where New Orleans fits in a brutal Western Conference. Tune in, join the chat, and share your predictions for the season ahead! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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:30- Intro 2:45- Predictions 4:00- Jordan Poole MVP 5:40- Most Improved 9:20- Most Clutch Player 11:00- Herb Jones Point Guard 12:45- Micah Peavy ROTY 15:25- Trey Murphy 17:00- Derik. Queen 19:50- Jeremiah Fears 27:00- Brett Usher 55:00-Closing Lineup 57:15-Jeremiah Fears 1:00:00- Fan Questions This program is brought to you by Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers. Have you been injured in any kind of accident? Car, truck, 18-wheeler, or hurt offshore - Scott Vicknair handles it all - give them a call y'all.......at  504-500-1111 for a FREE consultation. Yes - FREE consultation. They always Fight for the Win Chris Smith of Keller Williams is one of the top realtors in New Orleans. Located at 8601 Leake Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118. For a free marketing valuation of your property, to book a property tour, or to talk real estate, give him a call at 504-231-2004 or email him at ChrisSmithHomes.com John Deere Presented by Sunshine, your hometown John Deere. Nothing runs like a Deere.” COMPANY BURGER Make sure to check out Company Burger located at 4600 Freret Street. Order now on their website site or Uber Eats- www.companyburger.com Follow Us On Twitter:   / propelstalk     / bootkrewemedia   Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bootkreweme...   / thepelicansreport   Follw Us On Tik Tok:   / bootkrewemedia   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BDL ritorna per il SEDICESIMO ANNO.Preview della stagione NBA 2025/26 parte 1 di 5, dedicata a Jazz, Nets, Wizards, Hornets, Pelicans e Suns

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Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones dive into the Tuesday podcast by taking a look at a Southwest Division stacked with talent, starting with the Houston Rockets, who feature a potentially strong combo of Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson causing havoc for opposing teams.Later in the show, Nekias & Steve share their thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, with Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama returning and looking to make an impact for their squads after last season was largely a lost one for both. They then discuss how the addition of Cooper Flagg to the Mavericks could potentially be a game-changer for the division and help elevate the Mavs to a higher level.The guys wrap the episode by talking about the possible impact of having a fully healthy Zion Williamson for the New Orleans Pelicans, as well as naming their X-factors for the team this season. Finally, Nekias & Steve examine the Las Vegas Aces' sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, securing their third title in four years. 1:41 – Houston Rockets preview24:46 – Memphis Grizzlies preview40:28 – Dallas Mavericks preview57:20 – San Antonio Spurs preview1:14:54 – New Orleans Pelicans preview1:25:03 – Aces win WNBA title

Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones dive into the Tuesday podcast by taking a look at a Southwest Division stacked with talent, starting with the Houston Rockets, who feature a potentially strong combo of Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson causing havoc for opposing teams.Later in the show, Nekias & Steve share their thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, with Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama returning and looking to make an impact for their squads after last season was largely a lost one for both. They then discuss how the addition of Cooper Flagg to the Mavericks could potentially be a game-changer for the division and help elevate the Mavs to a higher level.The guys wrap the episode by talking about the possible impact of having a fully healthy Zion Williamson for the New Orleans Pelicans, as well as naming their X-factors for the team this season. Finally, Nekias & Steve examine the Las Vegas Aces' sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, securing their third title in four years. 1:41 – Houston Rockets preview24:46 – Memphis Grizzlies preview40:28 – Dallas Mavericks preview57:20 – San Antonio Spurs preview1:14:54 – New Orleans Pelicans preview1:25:03 – Aces win WNBA title

Todd Graffagnini, the voice of the Pelicans, joined Fans and the Pro. Graff shared his observations from New Orleans' early practice sessions and preseason matchups in Australia. He explained that the Pelicans' roster is healthy entering the 2025-26 season. Graff also evaluated Jose Alvarado, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, and Zion Williamson.

Deuce and Hoss discussed their expectations for the Pelicans' upcoming regular season. The guys criticized the Saints' struggles in the red zone through their first five games. They also broke down New Orleans' test against the Patriots this Sunday. Todd Graffagnini, the voice of the Pelicans, joined Fans and the Pro. Graff shared his observations from New Orleans' early practice sessions and preseason matchups in Australia. He explained that the Pelicans' roster is healthy entering the 2025-26 season. Graff also evaluated Jose Alvarado, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, and Zion Williamson.

Deuce and Hoss discussed the final injury report for the upcoming Saints-Patriots matchup. The guys interviewed Billy Nungesser, Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor, Tom Carroll, a writer for WEEI, and Todd Graffagnini, the voice of the Pelicans. Nungesser celebrated this weekend's "National Gumbo Day." Carroll evaluated the Patriots' roster entering week six in New Orleans. Deuce and Hoss broke down New Orleans' test against the Patriots this Sunday. Graffagnini shared his thoughts on Jose Alvarado, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, and Zion Williamson.

"So... good stuff." Michelle Beadle is here to discuss a big birthday, the coolest person she's ever been around, friends writing books, Zion Williamson's weight loss, and to give Billy some dreadful advice. The crew also dives into last night's Wild Card results as Dan refuses to give up his bias for the San Diego Padres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With media days underway and preseason basketball ramping up, Verno and Jacoby return to recap the first preseason game, debate the Sixers' championship window, discuss Wemby's offseason, and more! (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(00:40) Question 1: How was Knicks-76ers in Abu Dhabi?(12:12) Question 2: How concerned are you with Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence for Bucks media day?(19:48) Question 3: Has the 76ers' window already closed?(24:42) Question 4: Which team/fan base is the most delusional right now?(33:42) Question 5: What do you make of Victor Wembanyama's offseason?(41:36) Question 6: How do you think the Warriors' season will play out?(45:57) Question 7: Which person you grew up watching would you most want a friendship with?(54:24) Question 8: Did Quentin Grimes make a huge mistake?(58:26) Question 9: Where does Cooper Flagg rank among players you will go out of your way to watch?(01:01:52) Question 10: Did you see Zion Williamson without his T-shirt? Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducer: Jessie LopezSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello from Las Vegas: a city built on bright lights, big bets and high stakes. Tonight, all the cards will be on the table: Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. A dynasty cemented or a rapid rebuild rewarded. We had more international preseason action this morning in the NBA! Our first impressions of the new-and-improved Zion Williamson who was flying high in Australia! My exclusive interview with Steph Curry. He reflects on his 17-year Career and how much longer he sees himself playing in the league. I chat with Finals newcomer Satou Sabally and she has a message for those doubting her Mercury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MPJ's comments are making waves after NBA Media Day — but that's just the start of today's wild hoops headlines. We dive into the fallout, plus a shocking move from the New York Liberty, who dumped head coach Sandy Brondello. We're also breaking down: -Breanna Turner's epically bad free throw moment-Zion Williamson's weight loss & the questions about his training habits-The Liberty's stunning decision to fire Coach Brondello-Who's got the edge in the WNBA Finals — the Las Vegas Aces or the Minnesota Lynx? If you're a fan of both the NBA and WNBA, this episode is packed with takes you won't want to miss.Alley Oop = your home for basketball news, WNBA highlights, NBA talk, culture, and unfiltered hoop debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA is back in just under a month, which means that teams are holding their media days before heading off to training camp. Howard Beck and Raja Bell discuss the most interesting quotes from media days and the new-look Zion Williamson. The Rockets were hit with the unfortunate news that Fred VanVleet will be out for the season after suffering an ACL tear. How important is FVV to the Rockets, and what potential replacements should the team pursue to fill that void? Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we inch closer and closer to the regular season, Verno and Jacoby return with 10 questions about the upcoming season and more. (00:00) Welcome to the Mismatch!(02:24) Question 1: Is Victor Wembanyama the fifth-best player in the NBA?(10:34) Question 2: What are your thoughts on LeBron James potentially creating a rival basketball league to compete with the NBA?(18:13) Question 3: Is it time to believe in Zion Williamson again?(25:47) Question 4: How much does Fred VanVleet's injury change the Rockets' expectations?(35:04) Question 5: What are your favorite teams that never made the Finals?(44:51) Question 6: What are your thoughts on Kyle Lowry joining Prime Video's NBA coverage as an active player?(49:05) Question 7: Who is the most surprising free agent still available?(56:57) Question 8: Why has Pablo Torre gone quiet on Kawhi Leonard?(01:00:50) Question 9: Which non-All-Star acquisition will be most impactful?(01:05:36) Question 10: What have you been watching on TV? Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducer: Jessie LopezSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices