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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! What are your Good Looks and Bad Looks? How was your weekend? The 2026 BET Awards, officially titled "Culture's Biggest Night," took place on last night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by comedian Druski. The ceremony recognized the year's top achievements in...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves, who won the deal and they debate if the size of an engagement ring matters. The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially acquired LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in a blockbuster trade. In exchange, Charlotte receives Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, first-round pick swaps in 2028, 2...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Jaylen Brown's escalating feud with Stephen A. Smith and ESPN, what's really behind the war of words and whether Brown's criticism of the network is justified. They also break down the blockbuster trade that sent LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves, debate which team came out on top, explore what other moves could be coming around the league and discuss whether the Hor...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss where LaMelo Ball ranks among the greatest players in Hornets history following his trade to the Timberwolves and whether he belongs in thr franchise's all-time list or if he falls short. The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially acquired LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in a blockbuster trade. In return, Charlotte receives Naz Reid, an unprotected...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the U.S. men's soccer team's loss to Türkiye yesterday and where LaMelo Ball ranks among all-time Charlotte Hornets. The United States ended its 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage with a dramatic 3-2 loss to Türkiye, conceding the winning goal to Kaan Ayhan in stoppage time. The Americans took an early lead through Auston Trusty before Türkiye answered with...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves and who won the deal. The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially acquired LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in a blockbuster trade. In exchange, Charlotte receives Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, first-round pick swaps in 2028, 2029, and 2030, and three second-round picks (2029, 2032...

Reese and Alex discuss the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially acquired LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in a blockbuster trade. In exchange, Charlotte receives Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, first-round pick swaps in 2028, 2029, and 2030, and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, and...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Toni Braxton is better than Anita Baker. Reese believes Anita Baker and Toni Braxton sound similar. They are both talented artists, but who is better: Anita Baker or Toni Braxton? The Charlotte Hornets have reportedly been gauging the market for star guard LaMelo Ball to assess his trade value. Should the Hornets seriously consider moving Ball if the right offe...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman joins the Sports Shop to debate whether the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks should visit Donald Trump and the White House to celebrate the Knicks' championship. James Dolan, owner of the 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks, has a long-standing friendship with President Donald Trump. By accepting a White House invitation on behal...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Tasha Jones. It is Wellness Wednesday on a Thursday! Tasha Jones is the founder of Sky Heart Home Care Services. Jones joins the Sports Shop to discuss her company. Sky Heart Home Care Services is a Cary, North Carolina-based home care provider dedicated to helping individuals maintain their independence and quality of life at home. The company offers personalized no...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NBA news including the Hornets listeing to trade offers for LaMelo Ball, the Lakers resigning Austin Reaves, the Lakers possibly trading LeBron for Jarrett Allen and more. The Charlotte Hornets have reportedly been gauging the market for star guard LaMelo Ball to assess his trade value. Should the Hornets seriously consider moving Ball if the right offer comes alo...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the second day of the NBA Draft. Duke's Isaiah Evans and UNC's Henri Veesaar went undrafted in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft. However, last night Evans was drafted by the Minneosta Timberwolves with the 33rd overall pick and Veesaar was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 52nd overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and was quickly traded...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Harold Ellis. Harold Ellis joins the Sports Shop to discuss Morehouse College athletics and much, much more. Ellis is the Director of Athletics at Morehouse College and a 1992 Morehouse graduate with more than 20 years of experience in professional sports and collegiate athletics. A former NBA player with the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers, Ellis...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss why the Celtics seem to prefer Jayson Tatum over Jaylen Brown. The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster deal before the 2026 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics were also courting Giannis and offered Jaylen Brown and 2 first-round picks. How does this trade affect Brown and the Celtics? Why do the Celtics refus...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss why the Celtics won't keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster deal before the 2026 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics were also courting Giannis and offered Jaylen Brown and 2 first-round picks. How does this trade affect Brown and the Celtics? How does this trade impact th...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Miami Heat are contenders following their trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster deal before the 2026 NBA Draft. Milwaukee received Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis and multiple draft picks. The trade follows a disappointing, injury-...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Bill Furjanic, Interim Executive Director of the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA). Furjanic discusses how the FIFA World Cup is boosting youth soccer interest across North Carolina, especially as many local kids experience the tournament as a home event for the first time. He explains how major international competitions inspire young players, hi...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the blockbuster NBA Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, the implications of the trade and its impact on Jaylen Brown, the Celtics, the Miami Heat and the NBA as a whole. The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster deal before the 2026 NBA Draft. Milwaukee received Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jaku...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss who they would take #1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft if they were the Washington Wizards and if UNC will win the college world series tonight. The 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series concludes tonight in Omaha, Nebraska, with a winner-takes-all Game 3 between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Oklahoma Sooners. The best-of-three championship finals are tied 1-1 afte...

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Chucky Brown and discuss if there is a player they would draft before Michael Jordan in an all-time draft and the NBA Draft. The 2026 NBA Draft will take place across the next two days with the first round tomorrow night, June 23 and the second round on June 24. Both nights are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This draft is deep an...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss whether the 2026 NBA Draft is the most talented class since 1984, and revisit one of the greatest "what if" debates in basketball history: would you take Michael Jordan over Hakeem Olajuwon in a redraft of the legendary 1984 NBA Draft? Plus, in an all-time NBA redraft, is there any player who should be selected ahead of Jordan? The 2026 NBA Draft will take place across...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the college world series and if this year's NBA Draft is the best ever? The 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series concludes tonight in Omaha, Nebraska, with a winner-takes-all Game 3 between North Carolina and Oklahoma. The best-of-three championship finals are tied 1-1 after Oklahoma won Game 1 (9-3), and North Carolina forced Game 3 with a Game 2 victory (6-2). Who wi...

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the 2026 NBA Draft, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, the Boston Celtics potentially parting ways with Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster deal, if we would you trade Bam Adebayo for Giannis and more. The 2026 NBA Draft will take place across the next two days with the first round tomorrow night, June 23 and the second round on June 24. Both nights are scheduled to begin a...

Reese and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. It is Good Look Bad Look Monday! What are your Good Looks and Bad Looks? How was your weekend? How was Reese's weekend and what was former Panthers' interim head coach Steve Wilks' involvement? The Carolina Hurricanes won their franchise's second Stanley Cup title just over a week ago on Sunday, June 14. The H...

Reese, KMac, Pam and Alex discuss Lebron James, the Championship parades, James Dolan,  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Father's Day. The New York Knicks championship parade took place yesterday Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 am. This historic event marked the first ticker-tape parade in franchise history to celebrate the Knicks' championship. The Carolina Hurricanes will celebrate...