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Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks shares his picks for this coming weekend in the NBA Playoffs and play-in tournament. Who will win this weekend: New York Knicks or Philadelphia 76ers? Chicago Bulls or Miami Heat? Cleveland Cavaliers or Orlando Magic? Denver Nuggets or Los Angeles Lakers?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the newly signed NIL law in Virginia. What does this new NIL law mean? What will it change?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Thea Monet. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Thea Monet is a long-time advocate for the health and wellness of children, youth, families and professionals. Monet is a consultant for the Center of Black Health and Equity. For more information visit: r...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the two NBA play-in games from last night. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 105-104. With the win, the Sixers secured the 7 seed in the NBA Playoffs and will play the #2-seeded New York Knicks. Who will win that series: Knicks or Sixers?  With the loss, the Miami heat will host the Chicago Bulls in a play-in game to decide the 8 seed in the East...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman talks about Jontay Porter's gambling situation. Who is at fault: the NBA or Porter?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Nick Saban's retirement, a decision that both Caleb Love and Jeremy Roach made and Zion Williamson's injury. Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love has declared for the NBA Draft while also entering the transfer portal allowing him to maintain college eligibility. Duke's Jeremy Roach has done the same. Will they be drafted? What teams will they be playing for next year...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Throwback Thursday and why we're throwing it back to a certain year. Coby White scored 42 points in a win last night against the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament. With the win, the Bulls will play the Miami Heat tomorrow night to try to secure the 8 seed in the NBA Playoffs. How good is White? What is his ceiling as a player?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss WNBA salaries and Jontay Porter being banned from the NBA. Jontay Porter was a two-way player for the Toronto Raptors. He is also the brother of Michael Porter Jr. After a thorough investigation, the NBA has banned Jontay Porter from the NBA for life. Foul or Fair? Why did this happen? The WNBA Draft was 3 days ago. Women's basketball is continuing to grow. What a...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Warriors' loss to the Kings. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-94 last night in their play-in tournament game. With the win, the Kings will play the Pelicans on Friday to try and secure the 8 seed. With the loss, the Warriors season is over. What's the future of the Warriors?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss wheher the Warriors should rebuild or run it back. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-94 last night in their play-in tournament game. With the win, the Kings will play the Pelicans on Friday to try and secure the 8 seed. With the loss, the Warriors season is over. Should the Warriors rebuild or run it back?

Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Reese about last night's two play-in tournament games. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 last night in their play-in tournament game. With the win, the Lakers secure the seven seed and will play the #2 seeded Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, a rematch from last year's Western Conference Finals matchup. Can the Lakers be...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what the Warriors should do after missing the playoffs. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-94 last night in their play-in tournament game. With the win, the Kings will play the Pelicans on Friday to try and secure the 8 seed. With the loss, the Warriors season is over. What should the Warriors do now after missing the playoffs?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Robert Kraft stopped Bill Belichick from getting another head coaching job. Bill Belichick is the former head coach of the New England Patriots. Months ago, Belichick and the Patriots parted ways and Belichick looked around the league for another head coaching job but ultimately was not hired. Did Patriots owner Robert Kraft sabotage Bill Belichick?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Lakers and Pelicans play-in tournament game. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 last night in their play-in tournament game. With the win, the Lakers secure the seven seed and will play the #2 seeded Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, a rematch from last year's Western Conference Finals matchup. Can the Lakers beat the Nu...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss tonight's NBA Play-In games in the Western Conference. The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. Should the Lakers lose intentionally to the Pelicans in tonight's play-in game so that they can avoid the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs? The Sacramento Kings will host the Golden State Warriors tonight. The winner will play...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the best outfits of the WNBA Draft and the predictability of the draft. The WNBA Draft was last night! Which players had the best outfits?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's WNBA draft. The WNBA Draft was last night! Caitlin Clark was drafted 1st to the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese was drafted 7th to the Chicago Sky. Are Clark and Reese going to struggle in the WNBA?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if where you got to high school is where you are from.  

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the WNBA Draft and Tiger Woods' performance at the Masters Tournament. Will women's basketball maintain its current popularity as Cailtin Clark, Angel Reese and others enter the WNBA? The Masters Tournament concluded this weekend. Scottie Scheffler won this weekend's Masters Tournament. Is Scottie Scheffler the next Tiger Woods? How did Tiger Woods perform over th...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Kmac's mother visiting the Sports Shop, a couple of recent engagements and some Good Looks and Bad Looks on Good Look Bad Look Monday. Is Kmac the only person recently engaged?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Kmac's mom and discuss Kmac's upbringing within the McClendon Family and his mom's immense impact. What does Ms. McClendon share with the crew about Kmac? Was Kmac hardheaded growing up?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Kmac's weekend and the Masters Tournament. The Masters Tournament concluded this weekend. Scottie Scheffler won this weekend's Masters Tournament. Is Scottie Scheffler the next Tiger Woods? How did Tiger Woods perform over the weekend?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their weekend and share their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday.

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Dallas Cowboys should draft a QB and Shohei Ohtani's former translator Ippei Mizuhara and the staus of the gambling investigation. Dak Prescott is the Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback. Should the Dallas Cowboys draft a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft? Ippei Mizuhara is Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's former translator. Mizuhara is being investigated...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NBA standings for the play-in tournament and if Draymond Green is officiated unfairly by referees. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green believes he is officiated unfairly by referees. Is this true? Do NBA referees treat Green unfairly? The Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers all have the 45-35 same record. The Kings are 8th, Warrio...