Episodes

Wembanyama Dominates As Spurs Take 3-2 Lead: What’s Gone Wrong For Julius Randle And Can Minnesota Force A Game 7?
May 13, 2026

Wembanyama Dominates As Spurs Take 3-2 Lead: What’s Gone Wrong For Julius Randle And Can Minnesota Force A Game 7?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the San Antonio Spurs taking control of their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves behind a dominant performance from Victor Wembanyama , while also questioning what has happened to Julius Randle during the series and whether Anthony Edwards and Minnesota can regroup in Game 6 to force a decisive Game 7. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series last night, taking a 3-2 lead. Vict...
What’s the Difference Between a Starting QB and a Franchise QB? Which One Is the Carolina Panthers’ Bryce Young?
May 13, 2026

What’s the Difference Between a Starting QB and a Franchise QB? Which One Is the Carolina Panthers’ Bryce Young?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether Bryce Young has done enough to prove he is the long-term franchise quarterback for the Carolina Panthers after the team exercised his fifth-year option, while also breaking down the difference between simply being a starting NFL quarterback versus being a franchise quarterback. The Carolina Panthers exercised quarterback Bryce Young’s fifth-year option, locking him in through 2027 for an expected guaranteed salary over $26.5M. While GM Dan Morgan confirm...
Victor Wembanyama Returns From Ejection To Lead Spurs Past Timberwolves For 3-2 Series Lead
May 13, 2026

Victor Wembanyama Returns From Ejection To Lead Spurs Past Timberwolves For 3-2 Series Lead

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the San Antonio Spurs taking a 3-2 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves after a dominant Game 5 performance by Victor Wembanyama , and debate just how impressive the young star has been along with whether the Timberwolves can bounce back in Game 6 to force a Game 7. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series last night, taking a 3-2 lead. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with a dominant...
Victor Wembanyama Ejected In Game 4: Should Wemby Have Been Suspended For Game 5?
May 12, 2026

Victor Wembanyama Ejected In Game 4: Should Wemby Have Been Suspended For Game 5?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Victor Wembanyama should have been suspended for Game 5. The Western Conference semifinal series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves has turned into one of the most intense matchups of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. In Game 4 Sunday night, the Timberwolves defeated the Spurs 114-109 to even the series at 2-2. A major turning point came early in the second quarter when Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul after elbowing Minnesot...
Is LeBron James A Top-5 Laker All-Time? Did LeBron "Restore" The Lakers?
May 12, 2026

Is LeBron James A Top-5 Laker All-Time? Did LeBron "Restore" The Lakers?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if LeBron James is a top 5 Laker all-time, if LeBron James "restored" the Lakers, Victor Wembanyama and more. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 last night in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series, effectively removing them from the NBA Playoffs and ending their season. What's the message behind the season for the Lakers? Is this the end for LeBron James? Is LeBron a top 5 Laker all-time? Did LeBron restore the Lakers...
Oklahoma City Thunder Sweep Los Angeles Lakers: Did LeBron James Restore The Lakers Back To Their Former Glory?
May 12, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder Sweep Los Angeles Lakers: Did LeBron James Restore The Lakers Back To Their Former Glory?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the OKC Thunder sweeping the Lakers, the message behind the Lakers season and if LeBron James "restored" the Lakers. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 last night in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series, effectively removing them from the NBA Playoffs and ending their season. Can anyone beat OKC? What's the message behind the season for the Lakers? Is this the end for LeBron James? Did LeBron restore the Lakers back ...
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat Detroit Pistons In Game 4
May 12, 2026

Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat Detroit Pistons In Game 4

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cavaliers win over the Pistons. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103 last night in Game 4 of their East Conference matchup, evening up the series at 2-2. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 43 points with James Harden adding 24 points of his own. How good is Mitchell? Did Cleveland steal the momentum in this series? Can Cleveland win this series?
Cleveland Cavaliers Even Series With Pistons At 2-2: Has Cleveland Stolen The Momentum?
May 12, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers Even Series With Pistons At 2-2: Has Cleveland Stolen The Momentum?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cavaliers win over the Pistons. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103 last night in Game 4 of their East Conference matchup, evening up the series at 2-2. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 43 points with James Harden adding 24 points of his own. Did Cleveland steal the momentum in this series?
NBA Playoff Weekend Recap: Knicks Sweep Sixers, Thunder Near Sweep Of Lakers, Pistons-Cavs Series Heats Up Ahead Of Critical Game 4s Tonight
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...
2026 NBA Draft Lottery: Wizards Land No. 1 Pick
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 lotte...
Timberwolves Tie Series At 2-2: Should Victor Wembanyama Be Suspended? + Knicks Sweep Philadelphia
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 semi...
New York Knicks Sweep Philadelphia 76ers: Was This Season A Success For Joel Embiid?
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...
Good Look Bad Look Monday: Mother's Day + Knicks Sweep Sixers
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 Sixe...
Happy Mother's Day!
May 8, 2026

Happy Mother's Day!

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mother's Day and give some Mother's Day shoutouts.
NBA Playoff Preview: Spurs Vs Timberwolves, Knicks Vs Sixers - Is The NBA Rigged?
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?
Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks: NBA Playoff Picks + Is Reese Right To Question James Harden's As A Hall Of Fame?
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 t...
Firebirds Friday: Wade Harris And Mark Page
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/id15...
Thunder Take 2-0 Lead: Lakers Clash With Refs After Game 2 Loss + Did Officiating Affect This Game?
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 O...
NBA Playoffs: James Harden Playoff Struggles Continue, Thunder Defeat Lakers
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 ...
Pistons Take 2-0 Lead: Why Does James Harden Struggle In The Playoffs? Can Cleveland Recover?
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...
NBA Playoffs: Recap And Preview + How Do We Decide Who Is A Hall-Of-Famer?
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 deci...
Dishin' It Up w/ Dr. Deborah Stroman: World Cup
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.
Jaylen Brown Calls This His “Favorite Season” Despite Playoff Exit: Were Brown's Comments Fair?
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 co...
Spurs Crush Timberwolves In Game 2 Blowout to Even Series: Did The Spurs Figure It Out?
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 Ed...