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Grizzlies Draft Picks Cam Boozer and Karim Lopez In-Studio + Grizzlies Acquire Isaiah Stewart, LaMelo Ball Traded to Wolves - 6/25/26
Jun 25, 2026
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We'll open up talking about the Grizzlies trading for Pistons C Isaiah Stewart and how he's the perfect player to play for the Grizzlies, how he'll bring a different attitude to the team, him being able to back up Zach Edey or start and play big minutes. Then we'll talk a little about the Grizzlies drafting Richie Saunders and how his great grandfather invented the tater tot. Then we'll run through the rest of the 2nd Round of the NBA Draft and give some thoughts on a few players (3:00). Grizzlies Draft Picks Cameron Boozer and Karim Lopez join the show in-studio (36:00) Grizzlies Summer League Schedule news + our thoughts on LaMelo Ball being traded to the Timberwolves and more thoughts on how the Grizzlies will continute to fill out their roster (57:23) Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guests: Cameron Boozer, Karim Lopez Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Grizzlies Draft Cam Boozer and Karim Lopez - 6/24/26
Jun 24, 2026
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We'll spend the show talking about the Grizzlies drafting Cam Boozer and Karim Lopez + acquiring 5 second round picks, if the Grizzlies might be making more moves tonight and then we'll go through every pick in the first round and give our thoughts (3:00) Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
NBA Draft Day, Giannis Traded to Miami, Jaylen Brown, Ja Morant - 6/23/26
Jun 23, 2026
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It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen in-studio presented by Mainland Pool Service. We'll spend the whole show talking about tonight's NBA Draft, Cam Boozer, some options for the Grizzlies if they stay at #16, Giannis getting traded to the Heat, what the Celtics do with Jaylen Brown, if Ja Morant will be traded tonight and more (3:00) Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Tony Allen Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
NBA Draft Week, Giannis Rumors, Dusty May To Mavs, World Cup - 6/22/26
Jun 22, 2026
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10 Things from the Weekend!!!
NBA Draft (7:38)
Dog Identification (25:40)
Target Guy & The Coward Formula (34:15)
Giannis Rumors (56:36)
Dusty May (1:11:58)
Ed Sheeran In Nashville, Toy Story 5, Deante Hitchcock, House of the Dragon (1:24:05)
World Cup (1:39:00)
US Open (1:42:18)
Mike Curtis & Scott Zachry (1:47:39)
Tonight (1:52:10)
Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
NBA Draft Rumors Heating Up, World Cup, US Open, College World Series - 6/18/26
Jun 18, 2026
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NBA Draft rumors and innuendo are heating up, Danny Ainge's draft history, identifying potential sleepers by their high school rankings and some players who were the best in their conference that might go in the 2nd round (3:00). We'll give you 5 Things for the Weekend presented by the Tennessee National Guard: World Cup, College World Series, US Open, NBA Draft and Trade Rumors, NBA Draft Party (1:20:21) Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
NBA Draft Rumors, Walker Kessler Contract Dispute, Stars Shine at World Cup - 6/17/26
Jun 17, 2026
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NBA Draft is less than a week away. We'll spend the first hour talking about the latest rumors including Cam Boozer going 2 and the possibility of Darryn Peterson going #1, Zodiac GM's thoughts on who fits best with the Grizzlies with the #3 overall pick and the #16 overall pick and more (6:15). Walker Kessler is in a contract dispute with the Utah Jazz....should the Jazz pay him more than the $140M they reportedly offered??? (58:32) Joshua Baez is on a tear for the Memphis Redbirds and hit 4 HR's last night (1:15:30). Is Trey Murphy available for trade from the Pelicans??? Rumors say New Orleans has made him avaialable in attempts to get into the first round of the NBA Draft (1:22:59). The World Cup did not disappoint yesterday. Mbappe, Haaland, and Messi all shined (1:27:04) Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
The Return of Tuesday's with Tony Allen In-Studio - 6/16/26
Jun 16, 2026
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Tony Allen is back for Tuesday's with Tony presented by Mainland Pool Service. TA talks about how he's not allowed to train his son anymore (3:00) and then he'll talk about the Knicks winning the Championship, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, KAT, how the team came together, how you know you're playing with a special group of teammates (7:17). TA talks about his time winning a title in Boston, the parade, what made their group special and more (27:04). We'll wrap up talking about the NBA Draft, how we feel about Darryn Peterson, thoughts on Darius Acuff and tonight's World Cup games (1:25:20) Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Tony Allen Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Knicks Win Finals, Jalen Brunson's Ascent, US World Cup Dominance, UFC Freedom 250 - 6/15/26
Jun 15, 2026
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10 Things from the Weekend!!!
Knicks Win NBA Finals (4:23)
The FInals Numbers (16:03)
Jalen Brunson (31:01)
NBA Draft (44:51)
World Cup (1:05:34)
Joe's Records, Maternal Instinct, Toy Story (1:23:27)
UFC Freedom 250 (1:40:40)
Hurricanes Win Stanley Cup (1:46:49)
Bud Cauley (1:50:53)
Blaze Jordan & Tonight (1:53:39)
Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
USA Starts World Cup Play Tonight, Grizz Draft Knowledge, NBA Finals Game 5, Giannis Rumors - 6/12/26
Jun 12, 2026
Show notes
The United States opens World Cup play tonight and we'll get you ready for the World Cup by having some trivia. We'll test Devin and Bennett's soccer knowledge (3:00). We'll go into the Giannis trade rumors from The Athletic, the rumors around Austin Reaves and the Brooklyn Nets, and then Game 5 of the NBA Finals and if the Spurs are being too arrogant (26:17). I'll test Devin and Bennett's knowledge of Grizzlies draft history (43:11). We'll finish up with 5 Things for the Weekend presented by the Tennessee National Guard (57:13) Host: Jon Roser Contributors: Devin Walker, Bennett Doyle Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Legendary Game 4 NBA Finals Reaction, Damichael Cole In-Studio on Grizzlies, NBA Draft - 6/11/26
Jun 11, 2026
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On today's show, Roser is hosting. Devin and Bennett are also here. Chris joins the show to start and gives us 5 things from last night's legendary NBA Finals Game 4. We talk about everything from OG Anunoby's game winner to De'Aaron Fox not trying to dribble out clock, Jose Alvarado's impact, Knicks ability to come back in these games, if Wemby is more to blame than Fox, how Josh Hart almost became the the goat and more (3:00). Damichael Cole covers the Grizzlies for the Commercial Appeal and he joins the show in-studio to talk NBA Finals, Grizzlies and some stuff on the NBA Draft including who he'd take #1 overall, Cam Boozer, some Grizzlies options at #16, if the Grizzlies will trade up, ranking the best guards in the draft, and if Ja Morant will be on this team come draft night (51:59) Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker, Bennett Doyle Guest: Damichael Cole Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
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