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Adam Taylor of Celtics Blog is optimistic about the Boston Celtics’ upcoming season. Adam joins the pod to discuss Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown entering their primes, where the Celtics are in their timeline, and how some of the younger rotation players might fit into the team. Then, Jack from Boston calls in to pitch some ideas for a new Celtics mascot. Jack says he’s feeling pretty limber, so he...

It looks like Frank Ntilikina may once again ride the pine in favor of scrubs. Scrubs like Payton, DSJ, Alec Burks, and Austin Rivers. But it is always darkest just before the dawn. Jonathan Schulman of The Strickland joins the pod to explain why we are at the dawn of The Age of Ntilikina. This is the year that Frank takes what is rightfully his! The days of being dicked around by ungrateful coach...

Brian FitzGerald was Micah’s basketball teammate in high school and AAU. He joins the pod to talk about growing up playing basketball in the state of North Carolina. Brian won a high school state championship and played Division I for the UNC-Greensboro Spartans under coach Fran McCaffery. He hosts a new podcast, 1-2-3 Wildcats , documenting his high school team’s amazing run to a state championsh...

Last week’s bonanza of NBA news started with Chris Paul being traded to the Phoenix Suns. Saul Bookman of Fox Sports Arizona and The Solar Panel joins the crew to break it all down. Will the Suns finish as a top seed in the West? Who should they target in free agency? Who’s the greatest University of Arizona basketball alum? All that and more, this week on Larry! Guests: Saul Bookman - Twitter | T...

Max Hoover and Larry, two huge Knicks fans, give their instant reactions to the 2020 NBA Draft. Obi Toppin comes home! Leon Rose makes some good trades! Who is Immanuel Quickley? How does this affect possible Westbrook trades? What does next year’s roster look like? Are we finally going to get the commitment to player development that Knicks fans crave? Guests: Max Hoover - Twitter | WelcomeToFedv...

There’s a lot of buzz around the Charlotte Hornets, pun intended. Chase Whitney of SB Nation site, At The Hive, joins the crew to break it all down. Who should they take at number 3? Should they trade up for James Wiseman? Can they avoid making a mistake with Russell Westbrook? How cool are those new mint jerseys? All this and more, this week on Larry! Guests: Chase Whitney - Twitter | At The Hive...

The Sacramento Kings may finally have a competent GM in Monte McNair. So now what? Brenden Nunes, host of the Kings Pulse podcast, joins Larry, along with Marcus Haugen and Jon Blue, to discuss the future for the Kings. Should they blow it up or retool? What can they get for Buddy Hield? What’s available for them in the draft. Guests: Brenden Nunes - Twitter | Kings Pulse Marcus Haugen - Twitter |...

The Wolves are on the clock with the first pick in the 2020 NBA draft. Jack Borman of Canis Hoopus, Timberwolves SB Nation site, joins Larry and Jon to breakdown their options at number one. Who would they take if they keep the pick? Could they force a bidding war for James Wiseman among the Warriors and Hornets? How do they keep Karl Anthony Towns happy in a small market? Guests: Jon Blue Jack Bo...

Editor in Chief of The Strickland, Alex Wolfe, joins Jon and Larry to help us get ready for the NBA Draft. What’s the latest on the 2020-21 season schedule. Could the Knicks trade up? Could the Knicks trade down? What might the Warriors and Timberwolves do with their picks? Who should the Knicks target with number 8? Guests: Jon Blue Alex Wolfe - Twitter | The Strickland Follow Larry on Twitter an...

The Los Angeles Lakers have won the NBA Championship. As soon as one season ends, a new season of wonder and possibility begins. Are teams gonna go big? What are the Rockets gonna do now that Daryl Morey is gone? What’s in store for the salary cap? And just a little bit of that LeBron/AD GOAT conversation. Guests: Jon Blue Micah Sherman - Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Follow Larry on Twitter and...

We were wrong, again. We though the Los Angeles Lakers would wrap things up in Game 5 and we’d get a glimpse of the Larry O’Brien Trophy. But the Heat gonna Heat. Also, a little bit of offseason speculation on Lakers’ role players, Victor Oladipo, and the Golden State Warriors trading their number 2 overall pick. Guests: Jon Blue Micah Sherman - Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Follow Larry on Twitt...

The San Diego Padres slammed their way into the NLDS. Is this where the magic ends, as they face the Los Angeles Dodgers? We talk about the Padres’ lack of starting pitching, Fernando Tatis Jr’s rising star, and the up and coming pitchers in the farm system. Guests: Marcus Haugen - Twitter | Instagram Follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram

It looks inevitable that the Lakers will win the 2020 NBA Championship. Who will win the Finals MVP? LeBron or Anthony Davis? We also take a look at what might be causing the ratings dip, Doc to the Sixers, and the next Clippers coach. Guests: Jon Blue Micah Sherman - Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram

The San Diego Padres made a big push at the trade deadline and finished as the 4 seed with the 2nd best overall record in the NL. But Mike Clevinger, the biggest catch of the deadline, is injured, along with Dinelson Lamet. Can the bats of the Padres’ powerful lineup carry them as their starting pitchers heal? Marcus Haugen is here to break it all down. Guests: Marcus Haugen - Twitter | Instagram...

The Cincinnati Reds have stormed into the playoffs as the hottest team in baseball. With a top-notch starting rotation, can the Reds pull off a first round upset against the Braves? Mike Sause joins the program to break down the team and their chances in the playoffs. Guests: Mike Sause - Twitter | Instagram Follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram

The Cubs have led the NL Central pretty much all season long. They eagerly await the Miami Marlins, a team that nobody expected to be around in October. Can the Cubs, led by their two aces, move deeper into the playoffs? Brett Rosenbluth is here to break it down! Guests: Brett Rosenbluth Follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram

The MLB Playoffs are right around the corner, and Chicago White Sox are limping in, losing seven of their last eight. Lifelong Sox fan, Matthew WJ, joins Larry to discuss their recent slump, the bats that can catch fire, and how the Sox will do in their first round matchup. Guests: Matthew WJ - Twitter | Instagram Follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram

It’s been a weird season in a weird year, and it’s been especially weird for the Yankees. The big bats of Judge and Stanton have mostly been on the DL. Who cares when you’ve got, Luke Voit and DJ LeMahieu? Grant Harris joins the pod to help me figure out what a finally healthy Yankees roster can do in the playoffs. Can Judge and Stanton get back to their smashing ways and make this lineup a jugger...

I know we said the Denver Nuggets were done when they were down 3-1 to the Jazz. I know we said they were done when they were down 3-1 to the Clippers. But this time, we mean it! They’re down 3-1 to the Lakers, and they are done. Guests: Jon Blue Micah Sherman - Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram

The Miami Heat are 10-1, and we’ve all succombed to Heat Culture. Just tell me what to do Lord Riley! Also, the Clippers are going home. What’s next for them? What’s next for Chris Paul and Giannis? I’ll tell you who knows, Larry Knows. Guests: Jon Blue Micah Sherman - Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram

So much NBA to talk about as round 2 finishes up. A great Game 7 in the East between the Raptors and Celtics. The LA teams thrive. Also, LeBron James is the greatest man on the planet. We disgustingly wax poetic about LeBron’s greatness. Guests: Jon Blue Micah Sherman - Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram

Lots of NBA happenings as Round 2 of the playoffs get underway. Happenings like Harden’s block on Lu Dort. Houston’s upcoming matchup against the Lakers (6:25). Denver’s Game 7 win against Utah and Game 1 flop against the Clippers (17:30). OG Anunoby’s heroics (22:55). The Sizzlin’ Miami Heat (29:20). Nash coaching the Nets (37:30). And what’s next for the Dallas Mavericks (45:29). Guests: Jon Blu...

Brown is Back! Larry and Marcus talk everything Padres. The new, awesome, retro uniforms. Fernando Tatis Jr. The super duper trades at the deadline. The expanded playoffs. The Wil Myers that was promised. This is your one stop shop for everything Padres. This episode is brought to you by San Diego Chicken Fingers. Guests: Marcus Haugen - Twitter | Instagram Follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram

The NBA players went on strike for a few days in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake. We at Larry Knows Sports support the NBA players! Then we discuss the remaining series in round 1 and preview round 2. Guests: Jon Blue Micah Sherman - Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram

Erick Hellwig loves Philly sports teams! We discuss the 76ers’ quick exit from the playoffs and what this means for the Process. He also loves backup quarterbacks! So much so, that he’s starting a new podcast called Bring in the Backups . Guests: Erick Hellwig - Twitter | Instagram Follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram