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76ers eliminate Celtics, Lakers advance, Pistons beat Magic, Kenneth Walker III joins May 04, 2026

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(0:00) 76ers eliminate Celtics, What’s went wrong for Boston?
(23:39) Lakers eliminate Rockets, What’s next for Kevin Durant?

(37:31) Are the 76ers dangerous with Joel Embiid?

(45:15) Cade Cunningham carries Pistons, Thunder ‘one of the best teams ever’?

(01:02:23) 76ers vs. Knicks, Anthony Edwards to play vs. Spurs, Should Wemby be worried?

(01:15:58) Where should the Celtics go from here?

(01:24:11) Cavs eliminate Raptors, Was Joel Embiid the deciding factor against the Celtics?

(01:46:16) Jaylen Brown sounds off on referees, Joel Embiid

(01:52:10) Kenneth Walker III joins

(01:59:15) Bigger story the Pistons surviving or Magic collapsing?

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Why Audio Hits Different & Grand Central Is Overrated | Danny Parkins Joins Kevin Wildes May 03, 2026

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The Kevin Wildes Podcast Network expands. Wildes officially welcomes Danny Parkins for a sit-down conversation covering the power of audio, the evolution of sports media, and New York hot takes: what’s overrated and underrated. More Danny Parkins content is on the way with including clips from his new show, Clips Only.

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T-Wolves eliminate Nuggets, 76ers force Game 7 vs. Celtics, Knicks eliminate Hawks, Title Pie May 01, 2026

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(0:00) T-Wolves eliminate Nuggets, How does this impact Nikola Jokic’s legacy?

(24:50) 76ers force Game 7 vs. Celtics, Time for Boston to panic?
(37:09) Knicks blow out Hawks and advance to next round

(45:07) Title Pie

(01:03:51) 76ers vs. Celtics is ‘delicious’, Has the Nuggets’ title window closed?

(01:19:46) What would losing this series mean for LeBron and the Lakers?

(01:25:08) Celtics ‘should be terrified’, What’s next for Jokic and the Nuggets?

(01:48:04) Can the Lakers end the series vs. the Rockets?

(01:58:49) Timberwolves upset Nuggets, Advance to play Spurs

(02:06:44) Will Ty Simpson be the next Jordan Love?

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Lakers lose Game 5, George Pickens signs franchise tag, Nuggets facing elimination, BUD List Apr 30, 2026

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(0:00) Lakers lose Game 5, Kevin Durant to miss Game 6, Pistons beat Magic

(24:51) George Pickens signs franchise tag, Shedeur vs. Watson QB Battle

(40:22) Can the 76ers force a Game 7 vs. the Celtics?

(46:15) BUD List

(01:07:12) Knicks expectations, Was Jabari Smith right about the Rockets being better than the Lakers?

\01:18:35) Will Jokic and the Nuggets survive against the T-Wolves?

(01:25:25) Lakers in trouble, Did the Cavaliers impress vs. the Raptors?

(01:44:51) Frenemies

(01:58:08) Mendoza attitude, Starting to believe in the Cowboys?

(02:06:44) Will the Knicks advance tonight?

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Celtics lose to 76ers, Wemby G.O.A.T talk, Cristian Roldan joins, NBA anti-tanking, Nick’s Tiers Apr 29, 2026

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(0:00) Celtics lose Game 5 to 76ers, Will Wemby be the G.O.A.T?

(25:24) Russell Wilson in talks with Jets, Should the Rams trade for A.J. Brown?

(40:19) Knicks ease concerns with Game 5 win over Hawks?

(45:47) NIck’s Tiers

(01:05:20) NBA Draft Lottery changes, Will the Lakers gentleman’s sweep the Rockets?

(01:17:57) Cristian Roldan joins

(01:25:00) Packed Stats, Celtics concerns, Knicks ease all doubts?

(01:47:32) NCAA tournament expands, Will the NBA’s proposed lottery changes stop tanking?

(01:57:03) 76ers can upset Celtics, Will the Spurs win the title?

(02:06:16) George Pickens signs franchise tag

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Nuggets beat T-Wolves, Pistons down 3-1, Pickens hasn’t signed franchise tag, King of the Hill Apr 28, 2026

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(0:00) Nuggets beat T-Wolves in Game 5, Pistons down 3-1 to Magic

(27:51) George Pickens still hasn’t signed franchise tag, Believe Ty Simpson met with Sean McVay?

(42:43) Game 5 a must-win for the Knicks?
(46:50) King of the Hill

(01:06:07) Should the Chiefs sign Tyreek Hill?

(01:19:10) Nuggets or Pistons in more trouble?

(01:23:50) Top Ten Tuesday, Shocking the Pistons are facing elimination?

(01:45:45) How will the Pickens and Cowboys negotiations pan out?

(01:56:51) Marcus Thompson II joins to talk Nuggets, Pistons

(02:05:42) Knicks vs. Hawks preview

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Lakers up 3-1 on Rockets, Jokic’s struggles, Knicks tie series vs. Hawks, Mahomes needs help? Apr 27, 2026

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(0:00) Lakers up 3-1, Nikola Jokic struggles

(26:25) Chiefs draft all-defense, Could Drew Allar take Aaron Rodgers’ job?

(40:17) Are the Knicks still in trouble after tying the Hawks 2-2?

(45:04) Has Kevin Durant played his last game with the Rockets?

(01:05:45) Cardinals draft Carson Beck, Jaguars in trouble?

(01:19:26) Can the T-Wolves end the Nuggets’ season?

(01:24:11) Wemby ‘can give Thunder trouble’, Panic time for the Cavaliers?

(01:46:56) Steelers draft Drew Allar, Should Mahomes be happy with the Chiefs?

(01:57:08) Who had the best and worst draft class?

(02:06:11) Can the Nuggets take over the series vs. the T-Wolves?

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Rams draft Ty Simpson, Knicks SINKING vs. Hawks, Chiefs draft on defense, BUD List, Title Pie Apr 24, 2026

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(0:00) Rams draft Ty Simpson 13th, Chiefs draft on defense, Who won Round 1?

(25:02) Jokic struggling, Are the Knicks in trouble after losing Game 3?

(38:14) Title Pie

(46:47) How should Stafford feel about the Rams drafting a QB?

(01:05:31) BUD List

(01:19:12) Giants draft Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa, Nabers right to be frustrated?

(01:24:17) Hawks beat Knicks, Should the Rams have drafted a weapon for Stafford?

(01:46:55) Cowboys draft Caleb Downs

(01:56:01) He Said We Said

(02:06:13) Eagles draft Makai Lemon

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Nick’s Official Mock Draft, Mendoza goes 1st-overall, Who will the Chiefs pick at 9th? Apr 23, 2026

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(0:00) Nick’s Picks 1-8

(21:06) Nick’s Picks 9-14

(36:38) Nick’s Picks 15-16

(43:12) Nick’s Picks 17-24

(01:03:48) Nick’s Picks 25-28

(01:13:58) Nick’s Picks 29-32

(01:26:23) NFL Draft Grades Pre-Draft

(01:29:58) Danny’s Mock Draft

(01:48:38) Frenemies

(02:01:44) Do the Chiefs go with defense or draft someone on offense?

(02:11:42) Who will win the NFL Draft?

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Lakers take Game 2 vs. Rockets, Wemby in concussion protocol, Isaiah Thomas joins, Nick’s Tiers Apr 22, 2026

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(0:00) Wemby suffers concussion in Game 2 loss, Lakers go up 2-0 on Rockets

(28:25) Will Fernando Mendoza be better than Drake Maye? (42:41) Celtics lose to 76ers, Should they be concerned? (47:51) NIck’s NBA Tiers

(01:05:45) How far can LeBron carry the Lakers? (01:18:12) Bob Bradley joins

(01:26:04) Packed Stats, Bigger story LeBron’s performance or KD’s dud?

(01:48:25) Front Office

(01:57:34) Isaiah Thomas joins

(02:08:23) Is Game 2 a must-win for the Pistons?

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