The Best of the Sports Shop

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether Dirk Nowitzki being ranked No. 17 on ESPN’s all-time 76 list is too high, too low, or just right, which other players Reese believes are misranked and discuss the NBA award finalists. Dirk Nowitzki is on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, and in the ESPN ranking he lands at No. 17 overall on their “76 players ranked” list. Reese hates it. Is...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the biggest takeaways from the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs, including standout performances, early series momentum shifts and which teams are already looking like true championship contenders after Game 1. The NBA Playoffs began this weekend! The 2026 NBA Playoffs opened with a strong weekend of Game 1 action that mostly saw higher seeds take control, thou...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Charlotte Hornets can win with LaMelo Ball. On Friday, the Charlotte Hornets’ season came to an end in the play-in tournament against the Orlando Magic. After a dramatic win over the Miami Heat earlier in the week, Charlotte was eliminated in decisive fashion as Orlando controlled the game from the start and never looked back. The Magic won 121-90 to...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA DPOY finalists, AJ Brown potentially being traded, the Charlotte Hornets and they preview the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame's 2026 induction class. Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson and Victor Wembanyama are the finalists for NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Who should win? On Friday, the Charlotte Hornets’ season came to an end in the play-in tournament...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Playoffs. The NBA Playoffs began this weekend! The 2026 NBA Playoffs opened with a strong weekend of Game 1 action that mostly saw higher seeds take control, though there were a few early surprises. In the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers opened their series with a 107-98 win over the Houston Rockets, led by LeBron James in a historic moment that also...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Charlotte Hornets play-in game tonight, the Azzi Fudd media moment, Cayden Boozer returning to Duke and more.  The Charlotte Hornets  pulled off a dramatic 127-126 overtime win over the  Miami Heat in a tightly contested play-in game, keeping their season alive in thrilling fashion. The loss ended Miami’s season, while Charlotte advan...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Shapel Lacey. Comedian  Shapel Lacey is set to perform at Goodnights Comedy Club on April 22, 2026, with a show scheduled for 7:30 PM. Known for his high-energy style and unconventional background, including punk rock influences and a past as a competitive cheerleader, Lacey brings a unique voice to stand-up, often drawing from his unusual upbringing and p...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NBA Playoff and postseason picks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks for this weekend in the NBA Playoffs. Who will win this weekend: Orlando Magic or Charlotte Hornets? Golden State Warriors or Phoenix Suns? Atlanta Hawks or New York Knicks? Houston Rockets or Los Angeles Lakers?&nb...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Sherrone Moore, the controversies surrounding NFL reporter Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel, including the ensuing media fallout involving Crissy Froyd, as well as the debate sparked by a reporter’s question to Azzi Fudd about her relationship with Paige Bueckers and whether it crossed the line into players’ personal lives. NFL reporter Dianna Russini &n...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA’s 65-game rule exception for Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham, the NBA Play-In Tournament and the implications of Sherrone Moore’s legal case concluding. Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham have both been ruled eligible for NBA end-of-season awards despite not reaching the league’s 65-game minimum requirement. Each player finished the season with ju...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Sports Con, tonight's Hornets game and more.  Amazon Prime Video has taken on a major role starting with the 2025-26 season, including exclusive streaming rights to the entire Play-In Tournament and a sizable portion of early playoff games, with even some conference finals in certain years. The playoffs are still split across multiple broadcasters, including ESPN/A...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex debate which NBA players belong on their all-time Top 10 lists and in what order. Kmac believes Steph Curry just might be the greatest player in NBA History. The Sports Shop crew then breaks down their full Top 10 lists, comparing legends across eras and debating how to fairly evaluate greatness. Where does Curry ultimately land among the all-time greats and is there a re...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Warriors win over the Clippers in the Play-In game last night and if Draymond Green is the greatest defender in NBA History. The Golden State Warriors advanced in the NBA Play-In Tournament after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in a close, comeback win. They fell behind by as many as 13 points but rallied in the second half behind Stephen Curry, who led the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel and controversial situaton unfolding in the public eye. NFL reporter Dianna Russini became the subject of a media controversy involving Mike Vrabel after photos surfaced showing the two together at a resort in Arizona, which sparked widespread online speculation about their relationship. Both Russini and Vrabel denied any inappropriate...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the transfer portal within the triangle and why UNC fans may be frustrated. For the 2026 cycle, the NCAA Division I men’s college basketball transfer portal opened on  April 7, 2026 , the day after the National Championship. The portal operates under a shortened two-week window and will close on April 21, 2026. Players can enter until this date, though they c...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's NBA Play-In games, Ty Simpson and more. Last night’s NBA Play-In Tournament featured two high-stakes 7 vs. 8 matchups that determined playoff positioning in both conferences. In the Eastern Conference, the  Philadelphia 76ers  faced the  Orlando Magic  with the winner securing the No. 7 seed and a guaranteed playoff spot, while the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Braxton Honeycutt and Caleb Whittemore. Braxton Honeycutt is a North Carolina-based entrepreneur and event promoter best known as a co-founder and organizer of the NC Sports Con. He has a background in media and entertainment, described as an actor, director, Emmy Award–winning producer and has been involved in local business and community leadership in W...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night's play-in games in the NBA, Bronny James and more. The Charlotte Hornets  pulled off a dramatic 127-126 overtime win over the  Miami Heat  in a tightly contested play-in game, keeping their season alive in thrilling fashion. The game featured constant momentum swings, with numerous ties and lead changes, but it was  LaMelo Ball &nbsp...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Hornets win over Heat, LaMelo Ball's apology and if he is too nonchalant on and off the court. The Charlotte Hornets pulled off a dramatic 127-126 overtime win over the Miami Heat in a tightly contested play-in game, keeping their season alive in thrilling fashion. The game featured constant momentum swings, with numerous ties and lead changes, but it was LaMe...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Hornets win over Heat, LaMelo Ball's nonchalant attitude and more. The Charlotte Hornets pulled off a dramatic 127-126 overtime win over the Miami Heat in a tightly contested play-in game, keeping their season alive in thrilling fashion. The game featured constant momentum swings, with numerous ties and lead changes, but it was LaMelo Ball who ultimately took...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Hornets win over Heat, breaking down LaMelo Ball ’s clutch heroics and controversial trip involving Bam Adebayo , while also questioning Kon Knueppel ’s quiet performance and what it means as the Charlotte Hornets move one step closer to the playoffs. The Charlotte Hornets pulled off a dramatic 127-126 overtime win over the Miami Heat in a tightly contes...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the WNBA Draft, the Hornets game tonight and more. The 2026 WNBA Draft was headlined by  Azzi Fudd  going No. 1 overall to the  Dallas Wings , signaling the arrival of an elite scorer into the league. The class was widely viewed as deep and talented, with top prospects like  Olivia Miles  and  Lauren Betts also coming off the board ea...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's transfer portal moves, Doc Rivers and the Bucks parting ways and more. Five-star guard  Dylan Mingo  decommitting from  North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball  is a major shake-up that reflects the program’s transition. One of the top players in the 2026 class, Mingo had committed earlier in the year, but the coaching change from...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Dylan Mingo and UNC parting ways, transfer portal moves and more.  Five-star guard Dylan Mingo decommitting from North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball is a major shake-up that reflects the program’s transition. One of the top players in the 2026 class, Mingo had committed earlier in the year, but the coaching change from Hubert Davis to Michael Malone qui...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the WNBA Draft. The 2026 WNBA Draft was headlined by Azzi Fudd going No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings , signaling the arrival of an elite scorer into the league. The class was widely viewed as deep and talented, with top prospects like Olivia Miles and Lauren Betts also coming off the board early, reinforcing the strength of this year’s group. There was also nota...