Kanell & Bell

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Episode 269: Magic Johnson deserves to get blasted for job with Lakers Apr 10, 2019

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Kanell and Bell react to Magic Johnson's surprising decision to step down as president of the Lakers (:30), before analyzing what's next for the organization. The guys then discuss the final home games for Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki (17:00). Next, up a Masters lookahead focusing on Danny and Raja's confidence in Tiger Woods (24:00). CBS Sports NHL writer Pete Blackburn joins to preview the NHL playoffs. And finally, Giannis turns down Space Jam 2 (37:00).

Episode 268: Virginia completes redemption story, wins 1st title Apr 09, 2019

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Kanell and Bell react to Virginia winning their 1st ever hoops title (1:00) while focusing on the Cavaliers' redemption story, De'Andre Hunter's huge night and Tony Bennett breaking through. Next, the guys are joined by CBS Sports NBA writer James Herbert (15:30) to give an inside look at the legendary career of Dirk Nowitzki. Danny and Raja analyze a players poll (28:00) which labeled Russell Westbrook and Draymond Green as the NBA's most overrated and James Harden as the league's MVP. Finally, Aaron Rodgers responded to last week's 'smear attack' (42:00).

Episode 267: Texas Tech vs Virginia for championship following controversial ending in Final Four Apr 08, 2019

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Kanell and Bell are joined by Reid Forgrave from Minneapolis to discuss the end of UVA-Auburn (1:00), before diving into previewing tonight's National Championship Game (7:00). The guys also react to claims that Zion Williamson was paid by Nike to pick Duke (12:00). Next, Danny and Raja analyze Antonio Brown's social media jabs towards Juju Smith-Schuster (22:30), Nick Saban's comments on early entrants in the NFL draft (28:30) and the benches clearing in Reds-Pirates yesterday (36:30). Finally, an early Masters look (41:30) and title game picks.

Episode 266: One-and-dones noticeably absent from Final Four Apr 05, 2019

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Kanell and Bell are joined by Matt Norlander and Tim Doyle from Minneapolis to breakdown the Final Four including intriguing storylines, the lack of freshmen talent, the coaches and matchups. The guys discuss Sixers-Bucks or more like Embiid-Giannis, before diving into a Bleacher Report article detailing how egos split up Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy. Next, some Eastern Conference playoff discussion and analysis of the Jets new jerseys. Finally, Final Four picks and Raja's new job!

Episode 265: BIG3 coming to CBS Sports, will Raja get involved? Apr 04, 2019

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Kanell and Bell discuss another ejection from Gregg Popovich (2:30), the red-hot Rockets (9:30) and Doc Rivers as a Coach of the Year candidate (14:30). The guys then analyze whether the Nationals should have thrown at Bryce Harper (19:30), before dissecting the battle for the top pick in the NBA Draft (24:30). Big news next as CBS Sports and the BIG3 agree to a television rights deal to air games this summer (29:30). What's Raja's interest? Finally, Shaq or Giannis..at age 24 (43:00)?

Episode 264: Russell Westbrook has historic night, Russell Wilson sets deadline for new contract Apr 03, 2019

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Kanell and Bell breakdown Russell Westbrook's 20-20-20 statline last night vs the Lakers, the Warriors beating the Nuggets and fines for three Golden State stars. The guys then discuss Russell Wilson's desire for a new contract and the Raiders working out some top QBs. Danny and Raja analyze what went wrong for the AAF and comments on coaching from Geno Auriemma. Finally, reaction to Bryce Harper's bat flip and a not very audio-appealing sneaker showdown (check out social media for those clips)!

Episode 263: Zion Williamson should command more than $100 million in shoe deal Apr 02, 2019

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Kanell and Bell discuss Zion Williamson's earning potential as he looks to sign a shoe deal (3:00). The guys discuss OBJ being introduced by the Browns (13:30), Ben Roethlisberger's radio show (19:00) and Julio Jones' contract (24:00). Danny and Raja dissect John Calipari's lifetime contract with Kentucky (28:30) and Bryce Harper's return to Washington (33:30). Finally, could LeBron play in the 2020 Olympics (40:00)?

Episode 262: Duke goes down for further proof one-and-dones rarely win titles Apr 01, 2019

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Kanell and Bell react to a fantastic Elite Eight (1:30) including Duke going down, the end of Zion's college career, Coach K's performance, and how one-and-dones have hurt the Blue Devils. The guys then discuss LeBron being shut down by the Lakers (18:00) and the failure of his first season in Los Angeles. Next, another officiating controversy to dissect in the NBA (30:30), before an update on Tiger Woods leading up to the Masters. Finally, Tankathon Monday in The Association (40:30).

Episode 261: Is Zion Williamson guaranteed to be an NBA superstar? Mar 29, 2019

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Danny Kanell and Brady Quinn react to Thursday's Sweet 16 games (4:00) including Florida State's exit and questionable coaching and calls in Tennessee-Purdue. The guys also further discuss pass interference rule changes (11:00), the Cardinals options at No. 1 (21:00) and Baker Mayfield's potential second-year jump (26:00). Danny and Brady analyze if Zion Williamson is a lock to own the NBA (29:30), before finishing with some breakdancing talk (46:00).

Episode 260: The Nationals are better off without Bryce Harper Mar 28, 2019

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Danny Kanell is joined by David Samson to recall Opening Day memories (5:30) including a few to forget with the Marlins, the Yankees and Red Sox fighting for AL East supremacy (11:30) and the impact of Bryce Harper's exit in DC (16:30). The guys then discuss how analytics impact the free agent market (22:00), why the MLB fails to market its stars (27:00), before issuing World Series predictions. Danny then discusses OBJ in Cleveland (32:00) and Jalen Hurts at Oklahoma (35:30).

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