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Reese , Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the recent trades the Celtics have made and the status of Ace Bailey.  The Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons plus two future second-round draft picks just days ago. And now yesterday, the Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets are involved in a three-team trade that sends Kristaps Porzin...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Reese's story about the UNC basketball team from 1993 and Aaron Rodgers' recent comments. Aaron Rodgers was recently on the Pat McAfee Show and revealed that this season will likely be his last season in the NFL.  Do you believe him? Reese speaks about a documentary outlining the 1993 UNC basketball team that won the national championship.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what we should expect at tonight's NBA Draft. The NBA Draft starts tonight! Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are expected to be the top 2 picks in the draft. Who will follow them? Ace Bailey draft stock has been dropping. Why is that? What can we expect from the draft?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex have a musical discussion regarding LeBron James and Michael Jordan. There are songs dedicated to Michael Jordan. There are songs that are dedicated to LeBron James. What’s better: The LeBron James Song or the “Be Like Mike” Song?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Shedeur Sanders being pulled over for speeding multiple times this month. Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been cited for speeding—twice in June 2025. On June 6, he was pulled over in Medina County, Ohio, for driving 91 mph in a 65 mph zone. A ticket was issued, and he paid $269 in fines and fees. Then on June 17, the Strongsville Police cloc...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex debate the GOAT in the NBA. The LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate is one of the most heated and enduring discussions in sports, centering around who deserves the title of the greatest basketball player of all time (GOAT). Supporters of Michael Jordan point to his perfect 6–0 record in NBA Finals appearances, his ten scoring titles, and his reputation as a domin...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Celtics trading Jrue Holiday. The Boston Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons plus 2 future 2nd draft picks yesterday. Holiday is under a 4-year, $134.4 M deal (with $32.4 M due next season), which helps Boston save about $40 M in luxury‑tax costs. Holiday was originally acquired by Portland in 2023, then immediat...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the MJ vs LeBron debate. The LeBron James vs Michael Jordan debate has been around for over a decade and may never end. LeBron and MJ are both great, but is this more of a generational debate?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the greatness of Michael Jordan and if MJ made Scottie Pippen. "The Last Dance" is a critically acclaimed sports documentary series released in 2020, co-produced by ESPN and Netflix. It chronicles Michael Jordan’s final season (1997–98) with the Chicago Bulls, during which the team pursued its sixth NBA championship and what would become the end of their his...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the NBA has a problem. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA Champions after defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals last night. Shai Gilgeous Alexander won MVP Honors while Tyrese Haliburton aggravated his calf injury and likely tore his achilles. Only four NBA players have achieved the feat of winning the MVP award, the NBA champi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder and their GM Sam Presti. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA Champions after defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals last night. Shai Gilgeous Alexander won MVP Honors while Tyrese Haliburton aggravated his calf injury and likely tore his achilles. Only four NBA players have achieved the feat of winning the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Finals and if TJ McConnell was the most valuable Pacer. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA Champions after defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals last night. Shai Gilgeous Alexander won MVP Honors while Tyrese Haliburton aggravated his calf injury and likely tore his achilles. Only four NBA players have achieved the feat of...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Kevin Durant being traded to the Houston Rockets. The Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster deal yesterday. The trade sees Houston acquiring the 36-year-old Durant in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five 2nd-round picks. His departure ends a two-year tenure in Phoenix where, des...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Thunder winning the NBA Championship and discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA Champions after defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals last night. Shai Gilgeous Alexander won MVP Honors while Tyrese Haliburton aggravated his calf injury and likely tore his achilles...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ekene Ogboko. Four-star offensive tackle Ekene Ogboko is a four-star offensive tackle from Durham, North Carolina. Ogboko is ranked No. 50 in the 2026 ESPN 300 and is the nation's eighth-ranked offensive tackle prospect in 2026. Ogboko committed to Georgia recently, deciding to be a Bulldog and turning down offers from Clemson, Florida, Notre Dame and more...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Sommore. Sommore is a comedian that reigns as the undisputed “Queen of Comedy.” Sommore is performing at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend. She has 2 shows on Friday, 2 shows on Saturday and 1 show on Sunday : Friday, June 20, 2025 — shows at 7:00 PM and 9:15 PM Saturday, June 21, 2025 — shows at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM Sunday, June 22, 20...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks shares his pick for Game 7 of the NBA Finals and defends LeBron James from the hate that Reese and Kmac disseminate. Who will win the NBA Finals: Indiana Pacers or Oklahoma City Thunder?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Pacers win in Game 6 of the NBA Finals last night and if LeBron James made the greatest block in NBA History. LeBron James made one of the greatest blocks in NBA history when he blocked Andre Iguadola with less than 2 minutes left in Game 7 of the NBA Finals 9 years ago yesterday (June 19, 2016). Is LeBron's block the greatest block in NBA History? The Indiana...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Greear Webb. Greear Webb joins the Sports Shop to discuss Juneteenth.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. It is Juneteenth! Dr. Stroman joins the Sports Shop to discuss the history, meaning and origin of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Buss Family agreeing to sell the Lakers and if Tyrese Haliburton should play tonight. The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 120–109 victory, taking a 3–2 series lead in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.   Tyrese Haliburton struggled significantly playing through a sore right calf that he re-aggravated during the game. He finished with ju...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. Yesterday, a landmark deal was reached in which Jeanie Buss and the Buss Family sold approximately 66% ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise to Mark Walter — the owner of the Dodgers — valuing the Lakers around $10 billion, setting a new record for an American professional sports sale. Jeanie Buss retains her role...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the meaning, history and origin of Juneteenth. It's Juneteenth! But what is it? How can we honor it?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss where Kevin Durant will play next season and Caitlin Clark.  As the offseason approaches, Durant's future remains uncertain. While the Suns are reportedly in active discussions with Durant’s agent, Rich Kleiman, to facilitate a trade, a deal may not be finalized until after the NBA Finals conclude. Durant’s top 3 choices are the San Antonio Spurs,...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if  Aaron Rodgers is really married.  During a press conference with the Pittsburgh Steelers on June 10, 2025, Aaron Rodgers revealed that he married a woman named Brittani "a couple of months ago" and acknowledged that the ring he was wearing was a wedding ring. However, his family has expressed skepticism about the marriage. Reports indicate that his b...