Baskin & Phelps

In Wednesday's edition of Headlines, Meredith Kain joins Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps to evaluate Adam Silver's claim that market size no longer dictates success in the NBA and NFL. They also examine MLB's revenue sharing and the legislative impact of the Protect College Sports Act on NIL and athlete eligibility. 02:11 - Small Market Sports Narrative 05:36 - MLB Salary Model Debate 06:58 - NHL Sunb...

Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin explore the normalization of sports gambling in light of Brendan Sorsby's recent eligibility ruling on Basking in Phelps. They debate whether the NFL and collegiate leagues bear responsibility for educating young athletes or if personal accountability should be the focus. The conversation also highlights the impact of pervasive betting advertisements on high school stud...

Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps analyze Mike Florio's discussion regarding the NFL's decision to skip the supplemental draft. They examine the legal challenges for Brendon Sorsby and compare his situation to previous gambling controversies involving players like Kayshon Boutte. 01:00 - Mike Florio Preview 02:19 - Supplemental Draft Decision 11:12 - Gambling Ethics Discussion

Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps analyze the recent NBA Draft, focusing on the Cleveland Cavaliers' positioning and the Brooklyn Nets' trade maneuvers. They compare the ESPN and ABC broadcasts, praising Jay Bilas for his player knowledge while critiquing Lisa Salters for her interviewing style and the set's logistical issues. 01:00 - Draft Strategy and Trades 04:37 - ESPN vs ABC Broadcasts 09:08 - Salt...

Andy and Jeff Phelps run through Yahoo's draft night grades, noting San Antonio's pick at 20 was the first to break the streak of A-grade picks at the top, while the Cavs' traded selection landed Sacramento an A-plus. They flag Cleveland native Keyshawn Hall as a name to watch in the second round and dig into local product Darren Peterson going second overall to Utah, calling the comparisons to Le...

Baskin and Phelps dig into the Cavaliers trading the 29th pick to Sacramento instead of drafting Alex Karaban, explaining the move was about avoiding guaranteed first-round money while deep in the second apron rather than a lack of talent on the board. They argue the entire Eastern Conference got better last night, putting more pressure on Cleveland to make a real offseason trade involving a star...

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Baskin and Phelps react to the shocking trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat and analyze how it reshapes the Eastern Conference landscape. They evaluate the Cleveland Cavaliers' roster needs and potential moves heading into the NBA Draft while considering the impact of the salary cap second apron. 01:51 - Giannis Traded To Miami 06:06 - Comparing To Garrett Trade 10:05 - Cavaliers Rost...

Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps discuss the NBA draft before welcoming Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com to analyze the Cleveland Browns' roster and quarterback competition. They react to Joe Thomas's comments regarding a Myles Garrett trade and evaluate Jimmy Haslam’s ownership strategies across multiple franchises. Meredith Kain joins to deliver headlines regarding Trae Young's contract extension, new...

Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin examine the Cleveland Guardians' recent struggles and consider potential reinforcements from the minor leagues. They are joined by Chris Fedor to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' approach to the NBA Draft, salary cap constraints, and the future of Evan Mobley as an offensive centerpiece. 01:50 - Guardians Recent Performance 07:03 - Potential Roster Changes 10:42 - Guard...

Sam Amico joins Baskin & Phelps to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' strategies for the upcoming NBA draft and potential roster adjustments involving the core four. They examine the decision by top prospect AJ Dybantsa to forgo a traditional agent and break down Mike Garafolo's report regarding the cancellation of the NFL supplemental draft. 02:24 - Sam Amico Interview 05:49 - Cavs Roster Impact 09...

Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin break down why top NBA prospect AJ Dybantsa is choosing to skip hiring a traditional agent in favor of a brand-focused strategy. They also cover local star Darren Peterson's draft prospects and discuss Mike Garafolo's report on the NFL's canceled supplemental draft and Brendan Sorsby's subsequent ineligibilty for the 2026 season. 01:00 - NBA Draft Preview 03:25 - Dybant...

Sam Amico of Hoops Wire joins Baskin & Phelps to break down the Cavaliers' options with the 29th pick in the NBA Draft. They discuss the likelihood of trading the pick, the importance of keeping the core roster together, and how recent moves by the Bucks and Heat affect Cleveland's standing. 01:01 - Sam Amico Draft Analysis 05:31 - Cleveland Roster Outlook 12:15 - NBA Conference Rivalry Moves

Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin debate whether Evan Mobley has been given enough opportunity to grow into a primary offensive threat for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They analyze shot distribution between Mobley and the backcourt while questioning the team's offensive philosophy heading into the NBA Draft. 01:00 - Show Introduction 01:33 - Evan Mobley Offensive Growth 07:48 - NBA Draft Preview Tease

Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin are joined by Chris Fedor of cleveland.com and the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast to break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' options with the 29th pick in the NBA Draft. They discuss the financial impact of the luxury tax apron and the potential for roster changes involving stars like Evan Mobley. The group also evaluates Mobley's development as an offensive player and reacts t...

Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin break down the Guardians' recent offensive skid and Gabriel Arias' historically difficult performance at the plate. They discuss the potential for calling up Cooper Ingle from Triple-A to provide a spark and evaluate coaching decisions from the recent loss to the White Sox. 01:01 - Guardians Skid Without Stars 03:00 - Gabriel Arias Offensive Woes 07:15 - Evaluating Rost...

In Tuesday's edition of Headlines, Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin bring in Meredith Kain to help analyze the Washington Wizards' roster moves and the "spaceship" design of the Buffalo Bills' new locker room. They also discuss the PGA Tour's upcoming promotion and relegation structure and the Edmonton Oilers' decision to hire Mike Babcock as their head coach. 02:07 - Wizards Rebuild Begins 03:53 - Bil...

Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps react to Joe Thomas' explanation of why the Cleveland Browns' decision to trade Myles Garrett to the Rams is part of a necessary building phase for the organization. They analyze Jimmy Haslam's philosophy of trading veteran stars for future assets and compare these moves to historic Cleveland Guardians roster decisions. 01:00 - NBA Draft and Trade News 02:51 - Joe Thoma...

Mary Kay Cabot joins Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps to discuss rumors surrounding Deshaun Watson and the possibility of adding Brendan Sorsby to the roster. They also analyze the development of rookie offensive linemen and the impressive performance of receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston. 01:00 - NBA Draft Expectations 02:22 - Browns Quarterback Rumors 07:02 - Roster Depth Evaluation

Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin explore the Cavaliers' difficulty navigating the NBA's salary cap while trying to add impactful wing players. They reflect on the Donovan Mitchell-Lauri Markkanen trade and discuss whether Dean Wade remains a viable part of the rotation moving forward. 01:30 - NBA Trade Analysis 02:54 - Cavs Roster Constraints 06:16 - Markkanen Trade Review 10:03 - Dean Wade Debate 13:5...

As NBA draft day arrives, the discussion shifts toward the seismic implications of a blockbuster trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. Local callers weigh in on whether the Cavaliers should maintain their core roster or trade their 'bigs' to acquire more scoring threats. They also debate the value of the mid-range shot in an era dominated by three-point analytics and evaluate Jame...

Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps react to the blockbuster news of Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Miami Heat. They analyze the impact on the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers' potential response regarding James Harden and Evan Mobley, and what to expect during the NBA Draft. 01:00 - NBA Draft Day Preview 01:28 - Giannis Trade To Heat 05:24 - Grading The Blockbuster Deal 08:04 - Cavs...

Baskin and Phelps full show for Monday, June 22, 2026

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