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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss a report about a Lakers postgame moment where Rob Pelinka presented a game ball to JJ Redick for his 100th coaching win during the same game in which LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most combined regular season and playoff wins in NBA history, sparking a debate and controversy over whether the team was right to spotlight Redick’s milestone ov...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Greear Webb to discuss finishing law school, gerrymandering, redistricting, the importance of voting and much more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss James Harden's pefromance last night, the controversial call in the Pistons vs Cavaliers game, if Detroit can force a Game 7 and more. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series last night, giving Cleveland a 3-2 series lead. Detroit controlled much of the game and held a late ni...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Ricco Johnson and Chuck Johnson about the 500 Fathers Walk-A-Thon, LeBron James, the GOAT debate and more. 500 Fathers is a fatherhood and family leadership platform focused on helping men become more intentional, present and engaged fathers. The organization provides resources such as articles, podcasts, courses and training programs centered on parenting, leadershi...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss if the NBA is ready for LeBron to retire, the NBA Playoffs and more.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss what's going on with the Sports Shop tomorrow.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Lane Kiffin’s departure from the Ole Miss Rebels to LSU and what really drove the move, while also breaking down the broader college football debate around opt-outs, playoff fairness, and whether the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and other programs are gaining an advantage in a system that increasingly allows players to skip bowl games without penalties. Lane Ki...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the controversy involving  Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel , focusing on questions of journalistic “job integrity,” the reported fallout from photos taken at an Arizona resort and the broader debate over whether the consequences were handled fairly between media professionals and NFL personnel. The controversy involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrab...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the San Antonio Spurs taking control of their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves behind a dominant performance from  Victor Wembanyama , while also questioning what has happened to Julius Randle during the series and whether Anthony Edwards and Minnesota can regroup in Game 6 to force a decisive Game 7. The San Antonio Spurs  defeated the  Mi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether Bryce Young has done enough to prove he is the long-term franchise quarterback for the Carolina Panthers after the team exercised his fifth-year option, while also breaking down the difference between simply being a starting NFL quarterback versus being a franchise quarterback. The Carolina Panthers exercised quarterback Bryce Young’s fifth-year opti...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the San Antonio Spurs taking a 3-2 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves after a dominant Game 5 performance by Victor Wembanyama , and debate just how impressive the young star has been along with whether the Timberwolves can bounce back in Game 6 to force a Game 7. The  San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5 of thei...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Victor Wembanyama should have been suspended for Game 5. The Western Conference semifinal series between the  San Antonio Spurs  and the  Minnesota Timberwolves has turned into one of the most intense matchups of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. In Game 4 Sunday night, the Timberwolves defeated the Spurs 114-109 to even the series at 2-2. A major turn...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if LeBron James is a top 5 Laker all-time, if LeBron James "restored" the Lakers, Victor Wembanyama and more. The  Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 last night in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series, effectively removing them from the NBA Playoffs and ending their season. What's the message behind the season for the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the OKC Thunder sweeping the Lakers, the message behind the Lakers season and if LeBron James "restored" the Lakers. The  Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 last night in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series, effectively removing them from the NBA Playoffs and ending their season. Can anyone beat OKC? What's the messa...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cavaliers win over the Pistons. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103 last night in Game 4 of their East Conference matchup, evening up the series at 2-2. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 43 points with James Harden adding 24 points of his own. How good is Mitchell? Did Cleveland steal the momentum in this series? Can Cleveland win this seri...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cavaliers win over the Pistons. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103 last night in Game 4 of their East Conference matchup, evening up the series at 2-2. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 43 points with James Harden adding 24 points of his own. Did Cleveland steal the momentum in this series?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NBA Playoff action from over the weekend and what's on tap tonight. The New York Knicks  dominated the  Philadelphia 76ers  as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from  Jalen Brunson ,  Josh Hart ,  Miles McBride  and  Karl-Anthony Towns , the Knicks consistently out...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the results of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery after the Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 overall pick in a loaded draft class featuring stars like AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson. The crew breaks down which teams rounded out the top 10, who could rise up draft boards over the next month and which franchises are best positioned to change their future with...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the passionate Spurs–Timberwolves playoff series after Victor Wembanyama’s controversial ejection in Game 4, whether the NBA should suspend the Spurs superstar and if San Antonio can still survive the series without him. They also break down the Knicks’ dominant sweep of the Sixers, how dangerous New York looks heading into the Eastern Conference Finals...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks completing the sweep of the 76ers and if this season was a success for Joel Embiid. The  New York Knicks  dominated the  Philadelphia 76ers  as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from  Jalen Brunson ,  Josh Hart ,  Miles McBride  and  Karl-Anthony To...

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mother's Day weekend, the Knicks win and their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday. The New York Knicks dominated the  Philadelphia 76ers as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson , Josh Hart , Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns , the Knicks consistently outpla...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mother's Day and give some Mother's Day shoutouts.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex preview tonight's NBA Playoff matchups. The NBA slate tonight features two key playoff matchups as the conference semifinals continue. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers meet in Game 3 with the Knicks up 2-0 looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead. Later in the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs face the Minnesota Timberwolves, with...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NBA Playoff picks, what the Cavs should do with James Harden and much more. 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: Carolina Hurricanes or Philadelphia Flyers? New York Knicks or Philadelphia 76ers? San Antonio Spurs or Minn...

Reese, Kmac Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Mark Page. It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Mark Page is the co-chaplain for the Raleigh Firebirds, a youth pastor at a church in Cary, NC and one of the leaders of Gospel Hoops. For more information follow @gospelhoopsnetwork on instagam and or tune...