Episodes

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Spurs’ surge behind Victor Wembanyama and whether San Antonio is the biggest threat to OKC, break down the tightly contested Magic–Pistons series and whether Detroit can force a comeback and react to the bizarre golf disqualification where Tae-hoon Ok was eliminated after running out of balls mid-round. The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as one of the hottest teams, jumping out to a 3-1 lead over the Portland Trail Blazers, powered by a dominant return from...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL Draft and evaluate the draft selections from the Panthes, Raiders, Rowboys, Commanders, Jets and Cardinals. The NFL Draft concluded this weekend! How did your team do during the draft? Are there picks you’re especially excited about or scratching your head over? Which teams "won" the draft? How did the Carolina Panthers do?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss whether the Knicks can hold off the Hawks in a tightly contested series, how far the surging Spurs can go behind Victor Wembanyama and whether the Celtics are on a clear path to the Finals despite Joel Embiid’s return for the 76ers. The 2026 NBA playoffs are currently in the first round and several strong storylines are taking shape. The first-round playoff series between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks is currently tied 2-2 and has been one of the most com...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL Draft winners and losers and the NBA Playoffs including teams like the Lakers and Knicks. The 2026 NBA playoffs are currently in the first round. The first-round playoff series between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks is currently tied 2-2 and has been one of the most competitive matchups so far. The Knicks won Game 1, but the Hawks responded by taking Games 2 and 3 behind clutch performances, including late-game shot-making from CJ McCollum. New Yor...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! What are your Good Looks and Bad Looks? How was your weekend? The NFL Draft concluded this weekend! How did your team do during the draft? Are there picks you’re especially excited about or scratching your head over? Which teams "won" the draft?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss round 2 of the NFL Draft and if Henri Veesaar will stay with UNC. Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft takes place today, continuing the selection process after Round 1. It begins in the evening and gives teams another chance to add impact players who slipped out of the first round. Many franchises use this round to target value picks, fill key roster needs, and find starters without the pressure of a first-round selection. Who will be drafted today? Today, April 24,...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss the first round of the NFL Draft and his NBA Playoff picks. 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: Los Angeles Lakers or Houston Rockets? San Antonio Spurs or Portland Trail Blazers? Boston Celtics or Philadelphia 76ers? Atlanta Hawks or New York Knicks? The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss round one of the NFL Drfaft and last night's NBA Playoff games. Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft featured a mix of expected picks and a few surprises at the top. The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, followed by edge rusher David Bailey going to the New York Jets and running back Jeremiyah Love landing with the Arizona Cardinals. There were also some unexpected developments, including the Los Angeles Rams taking q...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss round one of the NFL Draft night and last night's NBA games. Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft featured a mix of expected picks and a few surprises at the top. The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, followed by edge rusher David Bailey going to the New York Jets and running back Jeremiyah Love landing with the Arizona Cardinals. Early in the round, wide receiver Carnell Tate went to the Tennessee Titans and lineback...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses why the NBA is better than college basketball and gives the Sports Shop crew a quiz on Sports acronyms. Which is better: NBA Basketball or College Basketball? How did you do on the quiz?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's NBA Playoff games. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns to take control of their series, using their pace and defense to stay ahead for most of the game and securing a key win. Devin Booker kept Phoenix competitive, but the Suns couldn’t generate enough late momentum to close the gap. With the win, Oklahoma City now leads the series 2-0, giving them a clear edge moving forward and putting pressure on Phoenix to respond in the next matchup....

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 NFL Draft in Detroit, including what to watch on draft night, the contrasting roster-building approaches of UNC and Duke in the transfer portal, fan reactions across both programs and whether Henri Veesaar will return to UNC or declare for the NBA Draft. The 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight and runs from April 23-25, 2026, with the first round on Thursday, rounds two and three on Friday, and rounds four through seven on Satur...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, including its start in Detroit, the controversy surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini, Fernando Mendoza’s decision to skip the event and Alabama’s unusually thin group of top-tier prospects compared to recent years. The 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight and runs from April 23-25, 2026, with the first round on Thursday, rounds two and three on Friday, and rounds four through seven on Saturday. The event is...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if they would rather have Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson. Last night’s NBA playoff action had a little bit of everything, but the Los Angeles Lakers were the main storyline, beating the Houston Rockets 101-94 to take a 2-0 series lead. LeBron James finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, but it felt more like controlled production than a dominant takeover. For Portland, Scoot Henderson had a breakout performance scoring 31 points to lift the Portl...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Lakers win over the Rockets and the dynamic between LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Last night’s NBA playoff action had a little bit of everything, but the Los Angeles Lakers were the main storyline, beating the Houston Rockets 101-94 to take a 2-0 series lead. LeBron James finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, but it felt more like controlled production than a dominant takeover, while Marcus Smart had an unexpected 25-point outburst that looks ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the performances of LeBron James and Scoot Henderson last night and who has been the best star of the NBA Playoffs thus far. Last night’s NBA playoff action had a little bit of everything, but the Los Angeles Lakers were the main storyline, beating the Houston Rockets 101-94 to take a 2-0 series lead. LeBron James finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, but it felt more like controlled production than a dominant takeover. For Portland, Scoot Henderso...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what UNC, Duke and NC State Basketball did in the transfer portal. Over the past week or so, Triangle college basketball programs have been active in the transfer portal, with North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball and Duke Blue Devils men's basketball taking very different approaches to roster building. UNC has undergone a major roster overhaul, highlighted by a late surge that brought in Utah transfer Terrence Brown, NC State wing Matt Able and frontcourt ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what UNC Basketball did in the transfer portal. Over the past week or so, North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball has completely reshaped its roster through the transfer portal, highlighted by a massive burst of activity in the last couple of days. The headline additions came all at once, with the Tar Heels landing Terrence Brown, along with Matt Able, a former NC State 6'6" wing who can contribute immediately on both ends and Maxim Logue, a frontcourt piece ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's NBA Playoff action including the Lakers, Trail Blazers, 76ers and the performances of LeBron James and Scoot Henderson. Last night’s NBA playoff action had a little bit of everything, but the Los Angeles Lakers were the main storyline, beating the Houston Rockets 101-94 to take a 2-0 series lead. LeBron James finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, but it felt more like controlled production than a dominant takeover, while Marcus Smart had an ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NFL Draft, tonight's NBA Playoff games and more. Tonight’s NBA playoff slate features pivotal matchups as several series continue to develop and pressure begins to rise across the league. The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in a high-stakes Eastern Conference battle, out west, the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Houston Rockets in a matchup featuring LeBron James and potentially Kevin Durant. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs face the Portland Trai...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Ty Simpson is better than Brock Purdy RIGHT NOW. Since it's NFL Draft week, do you believe Alabama QB Ty Simpson is a 1st round pick? Is Ty Simpson better than Brock Purdy RIGHT NOW?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks’ collapse against the Atlanta Hawks after blowing a double-digit lead in Game 2, breaking down whether the Hawks and CJ McCollum’s clutch late-game shot-making can actually swing the series and the NFL Draft. The New York Knicks suffered a tough 107-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks last night, blowing a double-digit lead in Game 2 of their playoff series. CJ McCollum led Atlanta with 32 points and hit the go-ahead shot late, while Jalen Brunson paced Ne...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ big comeback over the Denver Nuggets and whether Anthony Edwards and company can finish the job in the series, the Cleveland Cavaliers taking control against the Toronto Raptors and if anyone is really paying attention to that matchup and then turn their focus to tonight’s slate. The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a strong comeback win over the Denver Nuggets last night, taking Game 2 by a score of 119-114 to even the playoff series 1-1...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the ongoing uncertainty surrounding North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball as the program undergoes a major offseason reset, breaking down, the coaching staff shake-up involving Michael Malone, Kim English’s sudden reversal that left questions about what went wrong and where UNC goes next, while also shifting to the bigger NCAA eligibility conversation and what the gradual fade of the COVID-era “super senior” effect could mean for roster building and competitive ba...