Episodes

May 11, 2026

NBA Playoff Weekend Recap: Knicks Sweep Sixers, Thunder Near Sweep Of Lakers, Pistons-Cavs Series Heats Up Ahead Of Critical Game 4s Tonight

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NBA Playoff action from over the weekend and what's on tap tonight. The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks consistently outplayed Philadelphia with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant rebounding. The Sixers struggled to keep up despite efforts f...
May 11, 2026

2026 NBA Draft Lottery: Wizards Land No. 1 Pick

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the results of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery after the Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 overall pick in a loaded draft class featuring stars like AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson. The crew breaks down which teams rounded out the top 10, who could rise up draft boards over the next month and which franchises are best positioned to change their future with a franchise-altering selection. The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery was completed over the weekend. The lott...
May 11, 2026

Timberwolves Tie Series At 2-2: Should Victor Wembanyama Be Suspended? + Knicks Sweep Philadelphia

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the passionate Spurs–Timberwolves playoff series after Victor Wembanyama’s controversial ejection in Game 4, whether the NBA should suspend the Spurs superstar and if San Antonio can still survive the series without him. They also break down the Knicks’ dominant sweep of the Sixers, how dangerous New York looks heading into the Eastern Conference Finals and whether Jalen Brunson and company have what it takes to make a run to the NBA Finals. The Western Conference sem...
May 11, 2026

New York Knicks Sweep Philadelphia 76ers: Was This Season A Success For Joel Embiid?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks completing the sweep of the 76ers and if this season was a success for Joel Embiid. The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks consistently outplayed Philadelphia with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant rebounding. The Sixers struggled t...
May 11, 2026

Good Look Bad Look Monday: Mother's Day + Knicks Sweep Sixers

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mother's Day weekend, the Knicks win and their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks consistently outplayed Philadelphia with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant rebounding. The Sixers...
May 8, 2026

Happy Mother's Day!

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mother's Day and give some Mother's Day shoutouts.
May 8, 2026

NBA Playoff Preview: Spurs Vs Timberwolves, Knicks Vs Sixers - Is The NBA Rigged?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex preview tonight's NBA Playoff matchups. The NBA slate tonight features two key playoff matchups as the conference semifinals continue. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers meet in Game 3 with the Knicks up 2-0 looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead. Later in the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs face the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the series tied 1-1. Who will win tonight? Is the NBA rigged?
May 8, 2026

Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks: NBA Playoff Picks + Is Reese Right To Question James Harden's As A Hall Of Fame?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NBA Playoff picks, what the Cavs should do with James Harden and much more. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks for this weekend in the NBA Playoffs. Who will win this weekend: Carolina Hurricanes or Philadelphia Flyers? New York Knicks or Philadelphia 76ers? San Antonio Spurs or Minnesota Timberwolves? Atlanta Braves or Los Angeles Dodgers? The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 0-2 in...
May 8, 2026

Firebirds Friday: Wade Harris And Mark Page

Reese, Kmac Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Mark Page. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Mark Page is the co-chaplain for the Raleigh Firebirds, a youth pastor at a church in Cary, NC and one of the leaders of Gospel Hoops. For more information follow @gospelhoopsnetwork on instagam and or tune in to 'Come To Jesus' podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/come-to-jesus-podcast/id...
May 8, 2026

Thunder Take 2-0 Lead: Lakers Clash With Refs After Game 2 Loss + Did Officiating Affect This Game?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Lakers confronting referees after Game 2, how much the officiating may have affected the game, the controversy surrounding the officiating and whether Los Angeles can regroup before falling into a near-impossible 0-3 deficit against the Thunder. The Los Angeles Lakers are down 0-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder after a 125-107 loss in Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each scored 22 points for ...
May 8, 2026

NBA Playoffs: James Harden Playoff Struggles Continue, Thunder Defeat Lakers

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Playoffs including the Lakers loss to the Thunder, Cavaliers loss to the Pistons and much more. The Los Angeles Lakers are down 0-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder after a 125-107 loss in Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each scored 22 points for Oklahoma City, while the Thunder’s bench played a major role in the win, outscoring the Lakers’ reserves 48-20. Austin Reaves led Los Angeles with...
May 8, 2026

Pistons Take 2-0 Lead: Why Does James Harden Struggle In The Playoffs? Can Cleveland Recover?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cavaliers’ disappointing start to the series, James Harden's playoff struggles and whether Cleveland can recover before the series slips completely out of reach. The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 0-2 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Pistons after losing Game 2 by a score of 107-97. Detroit was led by Cade Cunningham, who finished with 25 points and 10 assists, helping the Pistons take control of the series. Donovan Mitchell scored 3...
May 7, 2026

NBA Playoffs: Recap And Preview + How Do We Decide Who Is A Hall-Of-Famer?

Reese, Kmac and Alex grade last night's NBA playoff games, preview tonight's games and discuss which NBA players in the playoffs are Hall-of-Famers. The New York Knicks currently lead the Philadelphia 76ers 2-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series after a 108-102 win in Game 2. The Knicks had already dominated Game 1 with a 137-98 victory, and the series now heads to Philadelphia for Game 3. Is this series over? Is a sweep inevitable? Is Karl-Anthony Towns a Hall-of-Famer? How do we dec...
May 7, 2026

Dishin' It Up w/ Dr. Deborah Stroman: World Cup

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses the World Cup and explains how it works, including the tournament format, qualification process and what fans should understand about how teams advance and compete on the global stage.
May 7, 2026

Jaylen Brown Calls This His “Favorite Season” Despite Playoff Exit: Were Brown's Comments Fair?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss Jaylen Brown calling this past NBA season his "favorite season," what he meant and if his comments were fair. Jaylen Brown went on a Twitch livestream following the Celtics’ Game 7 playoff loss to the 76ers and criticized NBA officiating, Joel Embiid and countless other things. The NBA later fined Brown $50,000 for the comments. The biggest storyline, though, came when Brown said this was the “favorite season” of his career despite Boston’s early playoff exit. The c...
May 7, 2026

Spurs Crush Timberwolves In Game 2 Blowout to Even Series: Did The Spurs Figure It Out?

Reese and Alex discuss the Spurs big win over the Timberwolves. The Western Conference semifinal series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs is tied 1-1 after the Spurs dominated Game 2 with a 133-95 win. Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Stephon Castle added 21 points and De’Aaron Fox scored 16. The Spurs controlled the game early, holding Minnesota to just 35 first-half points and extended the lead throughout the second half. Anthony E...
May 7, 2026

New York Knicks Take Commanding 2-0 Lead Over 76ers: Is This Series Over?

Reese and Alex discuss Knicks win over Sixers last night. The New York Knicks currently lead the Philadelphia 76ers 2-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series after a 108-102 win in Game 2. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 26 points and came through with several clutch plays late in the fourth quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 24 points. Philadelphia stayed competitive despite missing Joel Embiid because of injuries, with Tyrese Max...
May 6, 2026

Stefon Diggs Cleared In Trial + NBA Playoff Preview: Game 2 Timberwolves Vs Spurs & Knicks Vs 76ers Set For Tonight

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Stefon Diggs' trial and preview tonight’s NBA playoff matchups with the Timberwolves, Spurs, Knicks, and 76ers. The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their playoff series with a narrow 104-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs in a tightly contested, defensive Game 1 that came down to the final possessions on Monday night. Still, it’s only one game in a long series, and Game 2 now becomes a major test of response. Game 2 is set for tonight and both teams will be looki...
May 6, 2026

NBA Playoff Recap: Thunder Handle Lakers In Game 1 As Timberwolves-Spurs & Knicks-76ers Gear Up For Crucial Game 2 Showdowns Tonight

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night's Lakers loss and preview tonight's NBA playoff matchups with the Timberwolves, Spurs, Knicks and 76ers. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, taking a 1-0 lead behind a strong two-way performance. The Lakers struggled offensively throughout, with LeBron James scoring 27 points but getting limited help. Austin Reaves also had a rough game, struggling to find rhythm and...
May 6, 2026

OKC Thunder Take Game 1 From L.A. Lakers: Do The Lakers Stand A Chance In This Series?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Thunder’s dominant Game 1 win over the Lakers. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, taking a 1-0 lead behind a strong two-way performance. Chet Holmgren led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell each added 18 points as Oklahoma City controlled the pace and shot efficiently. The Lakers struggled offensively throughout, with Le...
May 6, 2026

Entertainment News: Stefon Diggs Acquitted In Assault Case - What Happened? Will This Affect His NFL Career?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the not guilty verdict in the Stefon Diggs case, breaking down the short trial, the evidence presented and the potential NFL and free agency implications moving forward despite his criminal acquittal. Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on all charges in a Massachusetts case that had drawn a lot of attention over the past few days. The charges were felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault stemming from a December 2025 incident involving his former live-in personal ...
May 6, 2026

OKC Thunder Dominate Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1: Is A Lakers Sweep Inevitable?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Thunder’s dominant Game 1 win over the Lakers. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, taking a 1-0 lead behind a strong two-way performance. Chet Holmgren led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell each added 18 points as Oklahoma City controlled the pace and shot efficiently. The Lakers struggled offensively throughout, with Le...
May 6, 2026

Detroit Pistons Take Game 1 Over Cleveland Cavaliers

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Pistons’ Game 1 win over the Cavaliers, focusing on Detroit’s defensive intensity and Cleveland’s inability to maintain consistency and execution down the stretch. The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, taking a 1-0 lead behind a balanced team effort and strong defense. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 23 points and seven assists, while Tobias Harris added 20 points and eight reboun...
May 5, 2026

Rapid-Fire: NBA Playoff Matchups, Wembanyama’s Rise, Carolina Hurricanes’ Dominance

Reese, Kmac, Pam, and Alex took part in a rapid-fire discussion covering a mix of sports topics, jumping quickly between the NBA and broader sports headlines. The conversation included updates and opinions on the Lakers vs Thunder series and Pistons vs Cavaliers series, along with reactions to standout storylines around Victor Wembanyama and his growing impact in the league as well as the dominance of the Carolina Hurricanes.