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Storytime with Wildes: 3 Reasons Why The NBA Finals Should Be Held on a Neutral Court Jun 17, 2025

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Kevin Wildes breaks down the three reasons why The NBA Finals should be held on a neutral court for Game 1. He explains potential pushback and cites real life examples of how neutral cites work for other sports.

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Thunder tie up NBA Finals, Ken Rosenthal stops by, What is the best fit for Kevin Durant? Jun 16, 2025

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(00:00) Thunder tie series 2-2. Did Pacers blow NBA Title chances? What did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prove?

(20:49) Who does Kevin Durant fit best with: Spurs, Heat or T-Wolves?

(33:58) Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to Magic

(41:24) USMNT win big in Gold Cup opener

(45:29) Pacers haven’t lost back to back games since March / Rick Carlisle defends refs

(1:04:00) Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer had something interesting to say about his coaching staff / Chiefs offense have something to prove?

(1:14:31) Ken Rosenthal stops by to talk the Rafael Devers trade and more!

(1:23:06) Final thoughts

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Stu Holden + Alexi Lalas & Tom Rinaldi talk 2026 World Cup, Stakes for SGA, Thunder to bounce-back in Game 4? Jun 13, 2025

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(00:00) Expect Thunder to have bounce-back Game 4? / Stu Holden stops by to talk 2026 World Cup

(25:33) Most to gain and lose from 2026 World Cup

(36:23) Alexi Lalas stops by

(50:11) What's at stake for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the rest of the NBA Finals?

(54:45) More World Cup and soccer discussion with Alexi Lalas

(1:09:56) Tom Rinaldi stops by

(1:18:49) Who wins Game 4?

(1:24:40) Final thoughts

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HIGHLIGHT: Broussard's Under Duress List | What are the Knicks doing? Jun 13, 2025

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Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out!

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Pacers 2-1 lead over Thunder, Dark Horse NFL MVP candidates, Knicks HC search in trouble? Jun 12, 2025

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(00:00) Pacers upset Thunder and take 2-1 series lead

(23:49) Report: Knicks keep getting denied permission to talk to other team’s head coaches

(33:37) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Tyrese Haliburton more likely to repeat Game 3 performance?

(37:55) Brou’s 2025 Dark Horse MVP ballot

(43:14) BUD List

(1:02:56) NFL.com says Chiefs will have 10th best offense in 2025 / Nick Sirianni is excited about the future of the Tush Push

(1:20:55) What would a title mean for the Pacers?

(1:26:25) 2026 FIFA World Cup is 1 year away

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HIGHLIGHT: Did the Knicks make a mistake firing Tom Thibodeau? Jun 12, 2025

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The Knicks have reportedly been blocked from interviewing Jason Kidd, Chris Finch and Ime Udoka for the vacant head coach job. Did NY make a mistake letting former coach Tom Thibodeau go?

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Knicks HC search, Alexi Lalas talks 2026 World Cup, Who needs Game 3 win more: Pacers or Thunder? Jun 11, 2025

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(00:00) Knicks head coaching search / Who needs a Game 3 win more: Pacers or Thunder?

(23:13) 2026 World Cup is 1 year away. Alexi Lalas stops by to talk about it

(35:44) Can Saquon Barkley repeat his 2024 success?

(41:02) Stefon Diggs deflects questions about his personal life

(48:51) Did Knicks make a mistake firing Tom Thibodeau? / Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue his dominance?

(1:07:55) Bengals issues / Micah Parsons approach to a new contract

(1:18:44) Shedeur Sanders speaks on lack of reps in practice: "No excuses"

(1:24:02) Final thoughts

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HIGHLIGHT: NBA King of the Hill | Last ranking from this season? Jun 11, 2025

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The NBA Finals are tied 1-1. Pacers and Thunder both have a single win. How does Nick Wright's NBA King of the Hill end up this week? Listen to find out!

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Success for Aaron Rodgers in 2025, Knicks interested in Jason Kidd, Pacers need Haliburton to carry them? Jun 10, 2025

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(00:00) What is a successful season for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers? / Chris Simms has Patrick Mahomes as his 4th best QB. Is that too low?

(25:14) Better HC job for Jason Kidd: Knicks or Mavs?

(33:05) Brou's most spectacular catches ever

(39:43) Can the Pacers win without a monster night from Tyrese Haliburton?

(45:33) NBA King of the Hill

(1:00:01) Aaron Rodgers speaks on why he joined the Steelers / Is Jalen Hurts being disrespected?

(1:21:12) More likely: Thunder blowout win or Pacers upset win?

(1:24:43) Final thoughts

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HIGHLIGHT: Trade destinations for Tyreek Hill, Mark Andrews and Jalen Ramsey Jun 10, 2025

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Could the Patriots trade for Tyreek Hill to help Drake Maye? Could Mark Andrews help Justin Fields and the Jets? What about Jalen Ramsey returning to a former team? What do the guys think? Listen and find out!

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