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Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 27 episodes
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“When did, who made the decision, like, we're now going to start fouling the Wizards to prolong the game? Was that someone doing that in the moment? Did Spoh talk about that? Did you commit it? You're out of the game, I think. Yeah. No, I think I was out of the game. But the Wizards, they started fouling, like, other guys. That's true. They started fouling. So once that happened, we were like, all right, well, all bets are off. now you know you guys don't want to double triple team the guy until the fourth till he has 70 points …”
“When did, who made the decision, like, we're now going to start fouling the Wizards to prolong the game? Was that someone doing that in the moment? Did Spoh talk about that? Did you commit it? You're out of the game, I think. Yeah. No, I think I was out of the game. But the Wizards, they started fouling, like, other guys. That's true. They started fouling. So once that happened, we were like, all right, well, all bets are off. now you know you guys don't want to double triple team the guy until the fourth till he has 70 points and now you guys want to foul other guys so that they can shoot the free throws it was like come on guys what are you doing um so we're like all bets are off man let's go get it bam obviously bam scores 83 his mom comes down from the court and with the relationship between bam and his mom is very special she's around the team a lot you'd probably …”
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Bam Adebayo shocked the basketball world by scoring 83 points in a single game, a feat considered nearly impossible. His teammates were left in awe, celebrating a moment that felt surreal and historic, especially for someone as deserving as Bam. The night was not just about the score; it highlighted the close-knit relationships within the team and the pride of representing their heritage.
“… They had the wrong Curry out there. Draymond is not Draymond anymore. But 41-18, pretty impressive for him. Yes, Paul? The starting lineup for the Warriors, Draymond Green at 6'6 was the tallest guy. Everyone else was 6'4 or lower. Like you said, it looked like a fantasy camp. Yeah. Hey, guys, we get to play against Wembe. Yeah, this is going to be great. We get our shot blocked. Paul, what's the poll question today, Seton? First hour? Got one here from Paul. If you could have any current NBA player for the next five years, same price. The options here are Luka, SGA, Nikola Jokic, Victor …”
“… court, physicality. It's a seven-game series or a five-game series. and normally the best team wins. It's not a one and done. It's not March Madness. But Wemby last night put up some pretty impressive numbers, granted, against a depleted Warrior team. They had the wrong Curry out there. Draymond is not Draymond anymore. But 41-18, pretty impressive for him. Yes, Paul? The starting lineup for the Warriors, Draymond Green at 6'6 was the tallest guy. Everyone else was 6'4 or lower. Like you said, it looked like a fantasy camp. Yeah. Hey, guys, we get to play against Wembe. Yeah, this is going to be great. We get our shot blocked. Paul, what's the poll question today, Seton? First hour? Got one here from Paul. If you could have any current NBA player for the next five years, same price. The options here are Luka, SGA, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembenyama, others. We can name them, perhaps. I notice there's no Giannis on here. That's an interesting omission. Yeah, I don't want Giannis for five more years. Yeah. Nope, nope. It's kind of crazy how that came and went. Yeah. That's still a story. I mean, it's in Milwaukee. If it was in New York or L.A., this would be a huge story. But here's what, you …”
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Victor Wembanyama's impressive 41-point, 18-rebound game raises the question: is he the future face of the NBA? With other stars like Luka and Jokic in their prime, the discussion pivots to whether Wemby, at just 22, is the best choice for the next five years. As the league's attention shifts, it's clear that all eyes are on Wemby as the potential new superstar.
“Victor Wembenyama and the Spurs closing in on OKC. He put up 41 points last night, 18 rebounds. It looked like a fantasy camp. You know, the Golden State Warriors, where you pay money and you're in a fantasy camp and you get to play against the pros. That's what it looked like last night. You had Wembe out there, and then you had a bunch of guys with the Warriors who had weird numbers like 61, 77. I go, what is going on here? And Wemby put up a great performance, and now two …”
“Victor Wembenyama and the Spurs closing in on OKC. He put up 41 points last night, 18 rebounds. It looked like a fantasy camp. You know, the Golden State Warriors, where you pay money and you're in a fantasy camp and you get to play against the pros. That's what it looked like last night. You had Wembe out there, and then you had a bunch of guys with the Warriors who had weird numbers like 61, 77. I go, what is going on here? And Wemby put up a great performance, and now two games behind OKC. Is it going to come down to who has the best record, who's going to win the MVP? Fritzie accused me of maybe piling on too much Wemby love, where he said, are we starting to get Wemby'd out? I wonder if in general, he's amazing and he's a unicorn, but it's like 40 points and 17 rebounds and nine blocks in the first six minutes of …”
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Victor Wembanyama dominated the court with an eye-popping 41 points and 18 rebounds, making it look effortless against the Warriors. While some fans might be getting 'Wemby'd out,' his unique playing style and potential continue to captivate audiences. The question remains: can he maintain this level of performance as defenses adjust to his remarkable skills?
“… I got ejected. Oh, first year it was the fight. I said, I don't give a fuck. Fuck y'all. And then I get the coach and they say No, sir. I love the NBA. I love that shit. I said, it's not the NBA. I said, all right, dude. Calm down, motherfucker. I don't remember that. Damn. Yeah. Worst thing happened, man. I was reffing the game. You know, sometimes you be reffing. You don't know the people you're reffing with. One dude got to a wood. A family so bad. And they wanted to jump on his ass. He was like, man, I don't know what we're going to do. I said, we. Nigga, I just met you. You better shut …”
“… What was our second year or our first year? First year. First year. I got ejected. I got ejected our second year, too. Nah. No, you didn't. LC? No, that was second year. That was second year because you saw it. tournament. First year it was the fight. I got ejected. Oh, first year it was the fight. I said, I don't give a fuck. Fuck y'all. And then I get the coach and they say No, sir. I love the NBA. I love that shit. I said, it's not the NBA. I said, all right, dude. Calm down, motherfucker. I don't remember that. Damn. Yeah. Worst thing happened, man. I was reffing the game. You know, sometimes you be reffing. You don't know the people you're reffing with. One dude got to a wood. A family so bad. And they wanted to jump on his ass. He was like, man, I don't know what we're going to do. I said, we. Nigga, I just met you. You better shut the fuck up, talking to these people you don't know. It's a brotherhood. You're on your own, gang. We strike for life. What my boy say I'll tell you Mammy or your pappy nigga He's like my brother He said we strikes for life Left him strikes right there Best choice He's about to get The sleeves beat off the field Man leave these kids And these …”
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Mark Cuban recently revealed his regrets about trading Luka Doncic, admitting it wasn't the right decision and pointing fingers at his coach and GM. This unexpected confession sheds light on the internal chaos within the Mavericks organization, especially after Luka's stellar performance since the trade. Cuban's comments have ignited discussions about the future of the team and his potential return to ownership.
“… 55% efficiency, an all-time guard scoring season for the team with the best record in the league, in the toughest conference with more wins than the Spurs, albeit a bad head-to-head record with the Spurs, when his second-best player, Jalen Williams, who was an all-star, who was all-NBA defense, who scored 40 in a finals game, has missed two-thirds of the games. I think it's totally reasonable to split the baby and say, Shea would get my MVP vote, and Victor Wembenyama is the best player in the world. I just want to remind you guys that there's a guy who's leading the league in rebounds and …”
“… in 28 minutes. Like, what the fuck am I supposed to do with 41 and 18 in 28 minutes? Like that is just, it's incomprehensible. Now, is that a reason that he should be MVP of the league when Shea is doing exactly what he did last year? 32-6 on insane 55% efficiency, an all-time guard scoring season for the team with the best record in the league, in the toughest conference with more wins than the Spurs, albeit a bad head-to-head record with the Spurs, when his second-best player, Jalen Williams, who was an all-star, who was all-NBA defense, who scored 40 in a finals game, has missed two-thirds of the games. I think it's totally reasonable to split the baby and say, Shea would get my MVP vote, and Victor Wembenyama is the best player in the world. I just want to remind you guys that there's a guy who's leading the league in rebounds and assists. I know. And averaging a triple bubble. Scoring 27 points a game. Yeah. Yeah. He's also incredible. Like this. This is a tough MVP year. Like. But where is. I'm pulling it up right now. I just want to have it exactly accurate. And this is why I said I would have given it to Shea last year. Now, it's closer this year. But, like, okay, so Jokic's …”
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Victor Wembanyama is the best player in the world, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserves the MVP for his consistent performance and impact on the team's success.
“… to start he it feels like that's going to happen. Well, maybe. It can depend on the inter-office dynamic with those things. That's been debated in Cleveland, whether the owner wants certain things or not. You've got a new coach coming in, though, in Munkin. Yep. I think they know Todd Munkin's football acumen. He was in Cleveland once upon a time. He's known as a good offensive coach. He got the best out of Lamar for a couple years. I think they will defer to him, and I think he likes some things that he saw from Shador and he I'll say this, Todd Munkin's offense is more spread offense oriented It …”
“… worked out but you do have this one sliver of chance i think he's their best option a quarterback if he can show that he's you know that he can be mobile enough and move around on those achilles and this feels like if the owner wants deshaun wants him to start he it feels like that's going to happen. Well, maybe. It can depend on the inter-office dynamic with those things. That's been debated in Cleveland, whether the owner wants certain things or not. You've got a new coach coming in, though, in Munkin. Yep. I think they know Todd Munkin's football acumen. He was in Cleveland once upon a time. He's known as a good offensive coach. He got the best out of Lamar for a couple years. I think they will defer to him, and I think he likes some things that he saw from Shador and he I'll say this, Todd Munkin's offense is more spread offense oriented It can adapt but I think it suits Deshaun Watson style more than kevin stephansky offense did that gives watson a fighting chance here great stuff no you busy thanks as always we appreciate it jeremy of course thanks dan appreciate it jeremy fowler you can check out the article at espn.com you know the likability part of this russell wilson jalen …”
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Deshaun Watson may be the Cleveland Browns' best option at quarterback, but only if he can prove his mobility after injury. With a new offensive coordinator, Todd Munkin, who previously excelled with Lamar Jackson, the team is hopeful that Watson's playing style will fit better in this new system. The internal dynamics and the owner's influence could ultimately decide Watson's fate this season.
“… to shove your Christian religion down our throats because we want to shove our religion down your throats. The idea of even flying pride flags over city property, that's crazy. I know we've been living through it for the last like 10 years or so. That's a crazy idea. That's a crazy concept. The whole homosexuality, gay marriage, all this whole movement, it's just the worship of the self as all sin is. And the idea that we are proudly proclaiming it everywhere we go over every church, uh, every, not every church, many churches, I should say. I was gonna say every bank. I remember when I lived in …”
“… these communists do is religious they have their own religion their own gods they worship it's really themselves but they're doing the work of the devil it's all religious to them that's one of the tricks they say to you is oh we don't want you to shove your Christian religion down our throats because we want to shove our religion down your throats. The idea of even flying pride flags over city property, that's crazy. I know we've been living through it for the last like 10 years or so. That's a crazy idea. That's a crazy concept. The whole homosexuality, gay marriage, all this whole movement, it's just the worship of the self as all sin is. And the idea that we are proudly proclaiming it everywhere we go over every church, uh, every, not every church, many churches, I should say. I was gonna say every bank. I remember when I lived in California, San Diego, all the banks were flying it. Like it was like every bank was like a gay bar, like for a month. The biggest flag in San Diego is this huge pride flag that they have. So we have to worship their idols. We have to worship their flags and their religious edicts. But heaven forbid, we do anything related to Christianity. That's …”
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The discussion highlights a shocking reality: a professional athlete was fired for questioning the appropriateness of pride nights in sports. This segment emphasizes the perceived cultural war being waged against traditional values, suggesting that many in the sports community are afraid to speak out against these changes. The call to action urges athletes and Christians to unite and boldly reclaim cultural influence.
“… or boss as an owner like got up on stage i believe i couldn't find a video but it's out there okay we'll uh get some of our best people on it um The 76ers scored 153 points last night. They did win. Paul George, remember him? He had 39 points. So Philadelphia is out of the play-in tournament, now sixth in the Eastern Conference. All right. Celtics scored 53 points in the first quarter. They defeated the Heat 147-129. Jalen Brown had 43 points. Tatum, by the way, had a triple-double. Let me see. I mentioned, oh, did I mention Victor Wimbanyama had 41 points and 18 rebounds? And 37 blocks. I'll …”
“… his boss so he thought that he had won the lottery but he got tricked into it and then he said some mean things about his boss as he's quitting yes before they before they told him it was a prank he quit on the spot and was berating his boss or boss as an owner like got up on stage i believe i couldn't find a video but it's out there okay we'll uh get some of our best people on it um The 76ers scored 153 points last night. They did win. Paul George, remember him? He had 39 points. So Philadelphia is out of the play-in tournament, now sixth in the Eastern Conference. All right. Celtics scored 53 points in the first quarter. They defeated the Heat 147-129. Jalen Brown had 43 points. Tatum, by the way, had a triple-double. Let me see. I mentioned, oh, did I mention Victor Wimbanyama had 41 points and 18 rebounds? And 37 blocks. I'll just do it to annoy you, Todd. Well, in the first six minutes of the game, that was. You should mention that. The Sixers beat the Wizards. Wizards have won three teams who have lost four games this year when scoring 130 or more points. The Mavs and the Bulls. Last year, three or more teams all losing at least four games when scoring 130 points.”
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Victor Wembanyama just recorded an astonishing 41 points and 18 rebounds, but it’s his mentality that’s turning heads, according to Dwyane Wade. Wade praises Wemby for his old-school attitude and confidence, saying he’s not afraid to claim he should be the MVP, a refreshing change in today's overly nice NBA culture.
“So I like where the Celtics are, man. I'm sure they're pretty ecstatic where they're at as well, which is probably why Tatum came back. And man, from the looks of it, I mean, 147 points, Ocho, you're going to win the majority of them games. You know, you scoring like that rate. Joe, they shot 58% from the floor. They shot 48% from the three. You're going to lose by 20. But damn near, you can't let a team shoot that high damn near 60% from the two-point line. You let them …”
“So I like where the Celtics are, man. I'm sure they're pretty ecstatic where they're at as well, which is probably why Tatum came back. And man, from the looks of it, I mean, 147 points, Ocho, you're going to win the majority of them games. You know, you scoring like that rate. Joe, they shot 58% from the floor. They shot 48% from the three. You're going to lose by 20. But damn near, you can't let a team shoot that high damn near 60% from the two-point line. You let them shoot 48% from the three-point line. Even if you made, the Heat made 24 threes. And they lost by 18 points. That's enough on my team. They had six guys in double figures and lost by 18 points. Wiggins had 13. Bam had 29. Mitchell had 21. Hero had 18. Larson had 18. Hawkins Jr. had 17. They made 24 threes, and they shot 46%, so it wasn't like they …”
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The Boston Celtics showcased their offensive might by scoring 147 points against the Miami Heat, shooting an impressive 58% from the field and 48% from three. With Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the charge, the Celtics' depth and multiple scoring options make them a formidable opponent, even when one of their stars has an off night.
“… people to use their voice. And you can see that it's motivating people because of all the historic crowds we just joined this last weekend at No Kings. Absolutely. And listen, judges are people, too, and they see the crowds. I think in the first this is my my opinion. I'll get your view on it. First year, federal judges, you know, listen, they were knocked to the canvas and try to figure out what was in their tool. They didn't expect the defiance. They didn't expect the Department of Justice to be so disrespectful, both in making arguments that had no merit and disregarding orders. We know …”
“It's buying time. It's enabling people to use their voice. And you can see that it's motivating people because of all the historic crowds we just joined this last weekend at No Kings. Absolutely. And listen, judges are people, too, and they see the crowds. I think in the first this is my my opinion. I'll get your view on it. First year, federal judges, you know, listen, they were knocked to the canvas and try to figure out what was in their tool. They didn't expect the defiance. They didn't expect the Department of Justice to be so disrespectful, both in making arguments that had no merit and disregarding orders. We know why, because people like Stephen Miller and Donald Trump was telling Department of Justice to disregard federal court orders. But in their second year, I think they're hitting their stride now, and I think they are empowered by what they're seeing as this wave of democracy and support for our values in the streets and around the world. And now we're …”
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Federal judges are now empowered and taking bold actions against the Trump administration's defiance of court orders. After a year of unprecedented challenges, they are creatively enforcing the law and holding officials accountable, motivated by public protests and support for democracy. This shift marks a significant moment in the judicial response to political turmoil.
“… if you can spread the floor like that to where you got a bunch of guys who can attack, make the three, defend, play fast, because that's what the Hawks want to do. I think it works well for them. So I think he can be a secret weapon for them once the postseason starts, if you ask me. I think I agree, Joe, is that he went from getting no minutes at least he's getting 15, 20 minutes. There you go. So I think that was the biggest thing. Come on, guys. I mean, y'all saw what I do when I get in there and I'm in the postseason, and I get it. Bro, unless you Kevin Durant, everybody's going to be …”
“… you got – yeah, the way you playing that small ball and you got multiple guys because even though they smaller guys, at 6'8", 6'9", they're still great rebounders. They're great athletes, and they can kind of guard one through five. And I just think if you can spread the floor like that to where you got a bunch of guys who can attack, make the three, defend, play fast, because that's what the Hawks want to do. I think it works well for them. So I think he can be a secret weapon for them once the postseason starts, if you ask me. I think I agree, Joe, is that he went from getting no minutes at least he's getting 15, 20 minutes. There you go. So I think that was the biggest thing. Come on, guys. I mean, y'all saw what I do when I get in there and I'm in the postseason, and I get it. Bro, unless you Kevin Durant, everybody's going to be second field. I mean, I'm just keeping it real. Yeah. Unless, I mean, unless you Luka. Okay, LeBron's like, you know what? I'm 15 years a senior. Go ahead, Luka. Yeah. But for the most part, everybody that played alongside LeBron was the second field of the day. I mean, I think Kyrie might have been the only guy that's ever shot more than LeBron in a …”
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Kaminga is poised to become a secret weapon for the Hawks in the postseason, showcasing his versatility beyond just scoring. By focusing on defense and rebounding, he can fuel the team's fast-paced offense, making him invaluable during crucial games. With increased minutes on the court, Kaminga is ready to prove his worth in a role that emphasizes teamwork over individual stats.
“The circumstances get to us. But winning or not wouldn't change that. You could walk off and walk right to the NBA, Coach. I'd go walk off and rock right to my beach house. Yeah. And right to your rec tech grill. There you go. And I'd be grilling like a SOB. Thank you, Coach. Thanks, Dan. That's Tom Isil, Michigan State head coach. Was it public about him with Phoenix, Paulie? I was shocked when he said it. He said he talked to the Suns and it was close. I looked around and I could find nothing about him as a candidate for the Suns last year. Because Matt …”
“The circumstances get to us. But winning or not wouldn't change that. You could walk off and walk right to the NBA, Coach. I'd go walk off and rock right to my beach house. Yeah. And right to your rec tech grill. There you go. And I'd be grilling like a SOB. Thank you, Coach. Thanks, Dan. That's Tom Isil, Michigan State head coach. Was it public about him with Phoenix, Paulie? I was shocked when he said it. He said he talked to the Suns and it was close. I looked around and I could find nothing about him as a candidate for the Suns last year. Because Matt Ishbia is a former walk-on of Michigan State who is the owner of the Suns. Yeah. He was on the 2000 team, I think, that won the national title. He's a role player. It felt like Tom was saying something, and then I don't know if he realized that he was saying something, and I was like, wait a minute, hold on. I didn't know that. At least I don't …”
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo revealed he had serious discussions about becoming the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, a fact that shocked many. Despite being a legendary college coach, Izzo's candidacy for the Suns was never publicly known, especially given his connection to the team's owner, a former player of his. This unexpected revelation highlights the complexities and pressures of coaching at both the college and NBA levels.
“… look like a motherfucker. I ain't never seen Luca run that fast. I swear, if he ran that fast, bro, he's going to be dead. He'd have still been in Dallas. Me. It's Luca. Oh, yeah. You're Alan Greens. Stop it. We'll see substitutes coming in in a moment. Underage. Here is a, by the way, Lake of Vance played great last night. Put up a ton of points. That one. That's out the way. Luca can't get no more ticks. He's looking, he want to foul Oh, he's going to get another one Jackson Hayes Jackson Hayes Hey, everybody get a little bag, eh? Man, you see, you know, they ain't going to be on the national …”
“… For no reason, man. Iconic. Love enough for Luca, man. 42 points. We're here to see it. You had to run out of the boat. I have a back, bro. Y'all need to be gassy. You know what I mean? Let me clarify. Oh, shit. Third pass is the 15K. Ha-ha. Ooh. That look like a motherfucker. I ain't never seen Luca run that fast. I swear, if he ran that fast, bro, he's going to be dead. He'd have still been in Dallas. Me. It's Luca. Oh, yeah. You're Alan Greens. Stop it. We'll see substitutes coming in in a moment. Underage. Here is a, by the way, Lake of Vance played great last night. Put up a ton of points. That one. That's out the way. Luca can't get no more ticks. He's looking, he want to foul Oh, he's going to get another one Jackson Hayes Jackson Hayes Hey, everybody get a little bag, eh? Man, you see, you know, they ain't going to be on the national team I'm going to go to the national team Lucas, who it is? Yeah How the hell did you get that worked up? You know how You know how Jackson Hayes him over there? He is now. No. That nigga from Cleveland. They getting him a passport. Yeah, bro. They got a part of your name out here, cuz. Luca, won't you? You will be on that floor. Yeah, bro. …”
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The Lakers are becoming a serious playoff threat, especially with LeBron James ramping up his performance. After a solid win against the Cavaliers, the team is looking strong, and fans are buzzing about the potential of seeing LeBron and Luka Doncic face off in the playoffs. With Bronny James getting early minutes, the Lakers are gearing up for an exciting postseason.
“… reset here in these last six seven games and boom win five of six four of six because that if you do that you going to make it you said it like washington was kind of like dead to rights and then they trade carlson and even looking at the remaining games in the schedule it's a very winnable schedule like i wouldn't be shocked if they only lost one more game uh to close out the year like Can we pull up who they got left, boys? I think they have Toronto. Yeah, I got you right here. Yeah, they're seven, two, and two in their last 11. They're one point behind the Flyers, Senators, and Red Wings. …”
“down there at the bottom. And, you know, between the Ottawa, which you guys were just talking about before I popped on, again, the Bruins are fine. They're in. But the Islanders last night again tough one And now the Blue Jackets I don know Can someone reset here in these last six seven games and boom win five of six four of six because that if you do that you going to make it you said it like washington was kind of like dead to rights and then they trade carlson and even looking at the remaining games in the schedule it's a very winnable schedule like i wouldn't be shocked if they only lost one more game uh to close out the year like Can we pull up who they got left, boys? I think they have Toronto. Yeah, I got you right here. Yeah, they're seven, two, and two in their last 11. They're one point behind the Flyers, Senators, and Red Wings. They're one point behind, and I know they play more games. And they're only three points behind the Blue Jackets. So that was a big night last night for Washington. Ovi's taking D-zone draws all of a sudden. He's now, I think, set the NHL record for 20 consecutive 30-goal seasons with a late push. He's had seven goals in the last seven games and …”
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Washington's recent surge could lead them to the playoffs, as they've been on a hot streak with seven wins in their last eleven games. With key players stepping up and a favorable schedule ahead, they might just pull off the impossible. This is a crucial moment for teams like the Islanders and Red Wings, who are feeling the pressure as the season winds down.
“… good job, good job, good pass, way to play, bro. Right? I said these things to my teammates. It was never detrimental to them. So why is it that the NBA and the Chicago Bulls say that I'm detrimental to the team? How? Because I believe in the truth? Because I know Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life? How? How is my conduct detrimental to the team Because of what I believe Because of what the truth is Well, it's obviously not detrimental to the team. It's detrimental to this weird demonic gay activism we have in this freak country now. Joining me now, speaking of which, the host of the …”
“… they say that? How is it conduct detrimental to the team? What did I do to the team? What did I do to the players? I did nothing but practice with them, play with them, pass the ball to them, good teammate to them, said good job, good shot. I said, good job, good job, good pass, way to play, bro. Right? I said these things to my teammates. It was never detrimental to them. So why is it that the NBA and the Chicago Bulls say that I'm detrimental to the team? How? Because I believe in the truth? Because I know Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life? How? How is my conduct detrimental to the team Because of what I believe Because of what the truth is Well, it's obviously not detrimental to the team. It's detrimental to this weird demonic gay activism we have in this freak country now. Joining me now, speaking of which, the host of the Clay and Buck show, Clay Travis, author of his newest book, Balls. I have no idea why he keeps writing books. I just hate writing books so much. Clay, so you have to feel for the young man. Honestly, you have to salute him one,”
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Jaden Ivey was cut from the Chicago Bulls for what the team called 'conduct detrimental to the team' after he expressed his views on LGBTQ issues. He questions how his beliefs can be deemed harmful when he actively supported his teammates on the court. Clay Travis joins the discussion, highlighting the implications of this situation in today's society.
“… there couldn't be some mental or emotional issues. When we're being poisoned over time to get away from our nature, they just took that guy from the Chicago Bulls. He said some shit. He's like he believed just in like Christian dating or whatever. What did he say? Or men and women. Adam and Eve and they kicked that guy out. What? What are you talking about? What did they kick him out for? He was waived. Yeah. Like conduct detrimental to the team or something like that. Wait. What did he say? Hold up. I'm trying to find the quote. I don't know. Okay. Let's find out what he said. We need to hear what he …”
“… like some of them, I'm not buying it. You got a beard and you're wearing lipstick and you're in a dress and you want to go to the women's room. Nay. Yeah. You're playing a different game. Yeah. And it's crazy to think that people couldn't have – there couldn't be some mental or emotional issues. When we're being poisoned over time to get away from our nature, they just took that guy from the Chicago Bulls. He said some shit. He's like he believed just in like Christian dating or whatever. What did he say? Or men and women. Adam and Eve and they kicked that guy out. What? What are you talking about? What did they kick him out for? He was waived. Yeah. Like conduct detrimental to the team or something like that. Wait. What did he say? Hold up. I'm trying to find the quote. I don't know. Okay. Let's find out what he said. We need to hear what he said because that sounds nuts. I need to know like what the full extent of his expression was. If they made you be a woman, would you do it? Maybe. What do you mean? Just saying if they said. Who would they? These people again? I don't know. It's back to them. Whoever they are. Them, they. Yeah. These non-binary people. Them, they. Hey, them. This. …”
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Theo Von dives headfirst into a wild discussion about societal norms and personal beliefs, questioning the rules around gender identity in sports. The hilarity peaks when he compares a man's right to express religious views to the absurdity of flat earthers still being accepted in mainstream culture.
“Do you want to talk quickly about State of the Suns real quick? 30 seconds? Yeah. Nine games left? Yeah. State of the Suns. I mean, there's some big... We got the standees right there. Yeah. Columbus slip and slide right now. A little bit. No, it's Philly and Detroit play each other two more times. Somebody's playing tonight. I think it's Seabus and Pitt and Islanders. Look at Philly in the last fucking 10 games there. They've been hunting. I mean, they've – It's all coaching, right? …”
“Do you want to talk quickly about State of the Suns real quick? 30 seconds? Yeah. Nine games left? Yeah. State of the Suns. I mean, there's some big... We got the standees right there. Yeah. Columbus slip and slide right now. A little bit. No, it's Philly and Detroit play each other two more times. Somebody's playing tonight. I think it's Seabus and Pitt and Islanders. Look at Philly in the last fucking 10 games there. They've been hunting. I mean, they've – It's all coaching, right? Yeah. Talk. Wait, so they can win and have the tiebreaker on Columbus too. Holy shit. Brady, you guys had a great first period against Tampa. Then you guys just fell off a cliff. Yeah. That's embarrassing. I talked to the sports science department about that. Yeah. How can you guys get that? How can you be so good in the first? And then you got to …”
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The Suns are facing a critical moment with only nine games left in the season, and their recent performance has been disappointing. Despite a strong start against Tampa, they faltered, raising questions about coaching and player consistency. As they compete for playoff positioning, the pressure is mounting to turn things around quickly.
“the charlotte hornets huh yeah trista said yesterday the most fun team in the league they beat the last three defending champions by 20 plus points and it's the first team to do that in 60 years. The Hornets. This is the best stretch they've ever had. They only had to be bad for a decade to do it. It's the best that you've seen a team beat the hell out of other teams in the last six games since the 2017-2018 Warriors. We are talking about the next, next, next, next …”
“the charlotte hornets huh yeah trista said yesterday the most fun team in the league they beat the last three defending champions by 20 plus points and it's the first team to do that in 60 years. The Hornets. This is the best stretch they've ever had. They only had to be bad for a decade to do it. It's the best that you've seen a team beat the hell out of other teams in the last six games since the 2017-2018 Warriors. We are talking about the next, next, next, next defending champs. They're over 500. Do you think you'd ever be alive to see the day? They're 16-3 in their last 19, and that starting lineup with Brandon Miller and Lamella Ball and Knipple is 20-2 this season. Moose. Moose, yeah. You forgot about Moose Diabate, Dan. I did forget about him because I didn't know about him. You didn't know about the …”
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The Charlotte Hornets have stunned the NBA by defeating the last three defending champions by over 20 points, marking the best stretch in their history. With a record of 16-3 in their last 19 games and a starting lineup featuring Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball, this team is on fire and could even face the Miami Heat in a winner-takes-all play-in game. This unexpected success comes after years of struggle, making it a thrilling time for Hornets fans.
“… of all, I'm already on record. I like the BAM game. I fully supported them going for it. And I thought the far bigger issue was the disgrace of the Wizards season that's happening. and I liked that they were kind of humiliated. I thought it was totally fair game. I appreciated it. And plus, at the end of that game, the Wizards actually did play hard. Right, right. And that was the only time that they've played hard for how many months? Right. Was the last 10 minutes of that game. Well, so something else that happened that you didn't mention when you talk about incentivizing teams to actually care …”
“So you're tapping into a couple of things that I like, which is why I wanted to deep dive this. First of all, I'm already on record. I like the BAM game. I fully supported them going for it. And I thought the far bigger issue was the disgrace of the Wizards season that's happening. and I liked that they were kind of humiliated. I thought it was totally fair game. I appreciated it. And plus, at the end of that game, the Wizards actually did play hard. Right, right. And that was the only time that they've played hard for how many months? Right. Was the last 10 minutes of that game. Well, so something else that happened that you didn't mention when you talk about incentivizing teams to actually care even though they're losing. So in the NBA Cup, when they had the total points thing before it got to the final eight, you would see these teams really trying even with a minute left when they're up 12. Right? All their best guys were still out there. For the team that was losing, their best guys were still out there. They're still running plays. …”
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Imagine if NBA teams faced penalties for losing by large margins. This radical idea suggests that implementing performance-based incentives could motivate players to care more, even in losing seasons. By rewarding teams for competitive play and punishing those who fail to show effort, the league could enhance the overall quality of games and engagement from players.
“I don't care how old he is. Yep. All right, my third one. The NBA, like, it's a league that we love, but they constantly do this thing where they float out ideas They like send it to Shams and they like Hey put that out there Let just see how people react Right Instead of just like here what we doing This is how we're doing it. It's like, you know, here's a couple of different options for what we could do in anti-tanking. And it's like, then they put it out and it's met with everybody going, what the hell? …”
“I don't care how old he is. Yep. All right, my third one. The NBA, like, it's a league that we love, but they constantly do this thing where they float out ideas They like send it to Shams and they like Hey put that out there Let just see how people react Right Instead of just like here what we doing This is how we're doing it. It's like, you know, here's a couple of different options for what we could do in anti-tanking. And it's like, then they put it out and it's met with everybody going, what the hell? Seriously. I mean, two year record. Like you people stop like seriously. Why are you? This should not be that hard. It really shouldn't. And I am it. I am of the opinion. You know, I mentioned this is the second time he's going to get name checked. About two months ago, five times wrote this article about it and said that what they need to do is …”
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The NBA needs to change its incentives to discourage tanking, and one proposed solution is to make wins count as losses for teams eliminated from playoff contention. This idea aims to incentivize winning even when teams are no longer in the playoff race, shifting the focus to win percentage instead. This could fundamentally alter how teams approach the end of the season, sparking debate among fans and analysts alike.
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