Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

We’re on LeBron Watch at Game Over HQ, and Rich has the latest from Summer League in Vegas (8:26). Is Tyrese Maxey the selling point for Philly (21:49)? Could the fairways be a good match for Steph Curry and LeBron (34:54)? Plus, some quick hits before Game Over hits the weekend (44:24). Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341‬. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.c...

Bob Myers, the president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, joins Max and Rich on today’s episode of Game Over (8:30)! What went into recruiting Kevin Durant back in his Golden State days (19:26)? Why does Bob look for competitiveness when building a team (53:40)? And does Rich already know LeBron’s next destination? Plus, Bob makes a pitch for why the Sixers are the best of all...

After the whiteboard went viral, we start a new week of Game Over with updates on LeBron James’s free agency (9:27). Max has a thing or two to say to James Dolan after Mitchell Robinson went to the Celtics (31:45). Plus, Klutch Sports senior cap specialist Jeff Siegel joins the show to break down the second apron and other financial situations in the NBA (46:20). Have a question for Max and Rich?...

The band’s back together in Hollywood with a lot to talk about in the NBA before the 4th of July weekend. Rich brings back the whiteboard to break down what’s next for LeBron and who the serious destination teams could be (4:29). Then, Jaylen Brown gets traded to the Sixers for a ham sandwich, as Max described it (44:24). And, where do these new-look Lakers finish in the West (1:03:47)? Have a que...

NBA champion Matt Barnes is here, filling in for Rich! But when the news broke Tuesday morning that LeBron James is leaving the Lakers, we had to get Rich on the show from London to break it down (1:52). Then, Max and Matt break down what this means for LeBron and where he could land next (21:58). Then, while NBA free agency opens, two massive trades went down: Kawhi Leonard is heading back to Tor...

While Max and Rich are in New York, Michael Rubin, the Founder and CEO of Fanatics, joins the show! They discuss building a multibillion-dollar company and why being big isn’t always good (2:34). Then, what should we look forward to at Fanatics Fest (15:33)? And what do companies like Fanatics look for when they want to partner with an athlete (30:10)? Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers:...

Max and Rich move the pod up a day early in response to LaMelo Ball being traded to Minnesota. How does this work for both the Wolves and the Hornets, and does it leave Minnesota with any holes in the lineup (10:19)? Then, what does the future hold for Jaylen Brown (19:31)? And, the fellas break down what Kendrick Perkins had to say about Giannis (35:14). Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Produce...

Max and Rich are back in New York for the 2026 NBA Draft, and there’s a lot of news around the Association. Austin Reaves gets paid the max with the Lakers, and Rich details why the NBA is where dreams come true (5:51). Giannis gets traded to the Heat, but why does Max think neither team won this trade (25:24)? Max and Rich agree that the second apron needs to go, and the fellas recap Round 1 of t...

Max is in L.A. while Rich is in New York for the NBA draft later this week, and Rich is joined by a true New Yorker. Fresh off watching his Knicks win their first title in over 50 years, Fat Joe joins Game Over! What did it mean for him to see the Knicks win it all (7:21)? Then, Joe dives into how he got into rap (27:10), his fashion sense, and his relationship with Big Pun (37:02). Voicemail is n...

Max and Rich are in New York, but Max didn’t go to the parade? They talk about why this title means so much more in New York before debating whether the Knicks are actually being disrespected after winning the title (19:28). Then, the NBA offseason is heating up quickly. Rich dives into why NBA owners are allergic to the second apron, and could Jaylen Brown be on the move (37:30)? What does the fu...

Max and Rich debate whether this Knicks championship team ranks among the all-time greats (7:51). They spar over where Jalen Brunson stands versus Kyrie Irving and SGA, sparked by The Ringer's new player rankings (24:21). The conversation moves through the Thunder-Spurs Western Conference finals and Wembanyama's fatigue (31:09). They also discuss the public's rush to tear down rising stars and whe...

Rich is surprised that Max isn’t wearing orange and blue today, but does Max need to apologize to James Dolan? We break down the Finals and look ahead toward the summer and next season (9:18). Can the Knicks become the first team to repeat in nearly a decade (46:10)? The Spurs and Victor Wembanyama are under fire after most of the team skipped the postgame handshakes (55:09). What do both Finals c...

Max and Rich are back together in L.A. to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks are one win away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but should they still be worried about the series (7:13)? Will San Antonio be a sea of blue and orange on Saturday (22:48)? We’re curious about the rumors of mutual curiosity between LeBron and the Warriors. Rich touches on whether there’s any tru...

What did we just see?! The Knicks storm back from down 29 to stun the Spurs to take a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. Max joins the show from a delirious New York City for some instant reaction with Rich (0:16). Do we start engraving the Larry O’Brien Trophy? Or, what does San Antonio need to do to win three straight? Who’s the Finals MVP if we gave out the trophy right now (11:34)? Voicemail i...

Max is in New York City and talks about the vibes in the city with the Knicks rolling (0:16). He starts the show giving his initial thoughts on Game 3 of the NBA Finals and how the Knicks let the game fall through. Rich joins the show to share his thoughts on the game and who he thinks will take Game 4 (15:20). Max shares his Five-Minute Max on Mikal Bridges showing up in the playoffs (41:55). Voi...

Once Max’s rideshare journey finally got him to the set, we revisit what we saw in Wednesday’s Game 1 (8:06). How did the Knicks’ front office change the trajectory of the franchise through trades? Then, Max and Rich break down the Game 2 adjustments for the Spurs (18:55) and how they avoid an 0-2 hole going back to New York (33:00). Jalen Brunson is moving up the list, but who are the most clutch...

The opening game of the NBA Finals that seemed to be in San Antonio’s grasp was ripped away by New York in a 105-95 Knicks win. Max and Rich were at the game, and they’re here to break it all down along with Antonio Daniels (0:17). Jalen Brunson scored 13 points in the fourth quarter and 30 points for the game. How does he continue to impress game by game (11:08)? Wemby dropped 26 of his own, but...

Before they fly to San Antonio for Games 1 and 2, Max and Rich are here to preview the Knicks and Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. But first, a MASSIVE trade in the NFL, with Myles Garrett heading West to the Rams. How does Rich feel about what his Browns got in return? Then, we break down the Finals (8:45). The Spurs aren’t only good now, but they’re set up for the future as well (13:18). Could this...

The San Antonio Spurs win the West, and Max and Rich break down Game 7 to start another week of Game Over (6:29). Then, a quick preview of the upcoming NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks (23:39). And finally, we revisit an all-time classic series: The 2016 NBA Finals, when the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 series deficit against the 73-win Golden State Warriors (32:47). Voicemail i...

Three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas joins Max and Rich to end the week on Game Over! But first, we’ve got a Game 7 coming up to crown the Western Conference champion (5:54). Will it be the Thunder or the Spurs moving on, and who should the Knicks root for? Then, Agent Zero joins the show (34:50). Who’s Gil's pick to win Game 7, and how are modern NBA players using film to not only scout their o...

Max and Rich are back from San Antonio and get into the Thunder taking a 3-2 series lead over the Spurs in the Western Conference finals (5:58). Why was Wemby not as aggressive in Game 5? Can the Thunder close it out when SGA's not playing his best? Then, the stage is set for the Knicks to make it to the Finals, and the guys discuss New York's chances of winning it all (17:05). Voicemail is now LI...

Max, Rich, and Antonio Daniels react to Wemby’s 33-point performance in the Spurs' win over the Thunder to tie up the Western Conference finals. They discuss which team needs Game 5 more. Then, they evaluate Jalen Brunson’s stardom and place among the all-time Knicks, Mike Brown’s coaching legacy, the All-NBA awards reveal, and more.(00:00) Cold open(06:50) Victor Wembanyama will be the GOAT if he...

The Knicks take care of home court to take a 2-0 series lead over the Cavaliers. (05:20) Are the referees doing too much in the Spurs-Thunder series? Max shares his thoughts. (18:06) And then, Wallo267 from the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast stops by the studio to promote his new book. (44:16) Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341‬. Or send a note to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts:...

The guys jump right in and talk about the Knicks' wild comeback versus the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. (03:02) Then, they jump to the West and talk about Wemby’s excellent performance against the Thunder. (17:51) They end the show with a conversation with three future stars of the league: Caleb Wilson, Koa Peat, and Brayden Burries. (41:15) Learn more about your ad choice...

Max and Rich kick things off by talking about the blowout Game 7 in Detroit (8:45), and discuss how the Cavs will fare against the well-rested Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals (12:55). They also preview the Western Conference finals matchup between the Thunder and Spurs (20:33). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the back-to-back league MVP, and in today’s Five Minute Max, SGA goes up against Kobe...