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The main crew is back — Grant, John Browner and Beav — for a loaded night. The guys open on the World Cup, where Argentina erased a two-goal Egypt lead in stunning fashion (Messi doing Messi things) and a VAR overturn had everyone yelling "rigged."

Then it's deep into Clippers offseason chaos: the Kawhi, Brandon Ingram and Walker Kessler deals still aren't official, the CBA apron is making everything a nightmare to trac...

The full crew's back after the Fourth of July — Grant, John Browner and Beav dig into a loaded night.

The Clippers win the Rui Hachimura sweepstakes on a two-year deal, and the guys break down the fit at the four, the John Collins fallout, and whether a Bennedict Mathurin or Peyton Watson move is next.

Then it's on to Team USA's brutal Round-of-16 exit to Belgium (and why Christian Pulisic took the brunt of it), a Summer Leag...

Grant Mona, John Browner, and Beav dig into the summer league footage of Darius Acuff looking exactly like the guard the Clippers passed on, which reignites the Kings over Clippers debate that will not die.

First they get into the day-after Jaylen Brown fallout, why John thinks the deal looks even worse for Boston 24 hours later, and how the Celtics treatment of Brown could scare off future free agents.

Then it is Acuff, the Clippe...

The wildest offseason in years keeps rolling.

Grant Mona, John Browner, Beav, and Tim Parker react to Jaylen Brown getting traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and picks, with Sixers superfan Tim calling it a straight fleecing and John arguing Boston let spite blow up a title core.

Then it is the Lakers going all-in on the Luka Doncic era with Walker Kessler and an Austin Reaves deal the panel is not sold on, a full ran...

The two biggest names in Los Angeles are both on the move.

Arash Markazi, John Browner, Tim, Beav, and Grant Mona break down LeBron James officially leaving the Lakers, with the crew convinced he is headed to Golden State to chase one more title, and why signing Austin Reaves first sealed it.

Then it is the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto, the pick haul the Clippers pulled back, and a real argument over whether the Kawhi and Paul Ge...

Free agency is here and the rumors are flying.

Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, John Browner, and Eric Lambkins II open on the World Cup in their backyard, then dig into the Kawhi Leonard saga, with Shams reporting real talks between the Clippers and a Raptors team where Kawhi is still a hero.

Grant breaks down the actual sticking points in the package, John argues trading him for pennies makes no sense after building the whole offseason...

One of the wildest weeks of the NBA offseason gives the crew a debate they swear has never been had, are the Sacramento Kings better than the Clippers?

Grant Mona, John Browner, Josh Tariff, and David Bloom start with LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota and whether it fits next to Anthony Edwards, then argue the Clippers' plan to build around Darius Garland, the decision to draft Keaton Wagler over Darius Acuff, and where the Clippers ...

The Clippers finally made their pick, taking Keaton Waggler at five, and Grant Mona was inside the Intuit Dome to see it.

He and John Browner break down the selection, with John arguing Lawrence Frank exposed the team's process, the workout was staged, and Darius Acuff Jr. was the better pick.

Then they go around the rest of the draft, the Lakers trading up for Cameron Carr, the one lottery surprise, Ja Morant and LaMelo Ball both ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo got traded to the Miami Heat the night before the draft, and the crew has a take you won't hear elsewhere, the Heat got worse.

Grant Mona, John Browner, and Josh Tariff break down why Pat Riley went for the name over the roster, how Milwaukee won the deal, and the Boston fallout with the Tatum and Jaylen Brown rift.

Then it is a full NBA Draft preview, the boom or bust case on Darren Peterson, why workouts don...

The Knicks threw a parade for two million people, and the NBA's money problem stole the show.

Grant Mona, John Browner, Josh Tariff, Beav, and David Bloom debate whether stars should keep taking pay cuts to win, what it means for Karl Anthony Towns and a Knicks team that won't enter the second apron, and the offseason's trickiest question, would you pay Austin Reaves a max or let another team overpay him.

Then it closes on MLB's pl...

The Knicks won the title as a 53 win team, and the Lakers finished with that same record, so the crew asks whether the Lakers could pull off the same kind of run.

Arash Markazi hosts John Browner, Josh Tariff, Tim Parker, and Grant Mona on the LeBron and Luka chemistry question, what Luka wants around him, the free agent targets who fit the modern champion blueprint, and why Rui Hachimura is probably staying.

Then it turns to the C...

The Knicks are NBA champions, and the crew puts a bow on a wild Finals before diving into the Clippers' biggest decision of the offseason.

Arash Markazi hosts Grant Mona, Beav, Mykell Mathieu, and ELamb on De'Aaron Fox's historic meltdown and his contract, Mike Brown's vindication, and whether this parity era gives every team hope.

Then it is a full Clippers fifth pick debate, trade for Jaylen Brown, swing for Anthony Davis, or dra...

The Knicks are NBA champions, and the crew unpacks a bizarre Finals where the Spurs led around 72 percent of the series and still only won one game.

Grant Mona, John Browner, Josh Tariff, David Bloom, and Tim Parker get into how Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby closed it out, the De'Aaron Fox contract that has him making more than Luka, Bam, and Shai next season, and Dylan Harper outplaying him.

Then it is a full Clippers offseason bre...

The Spurs ended the Knicks' historic win streak with a Game 3 win at Madison Square Garden to climb back into the series at 2-1, and the crew breaks it all down.

Grant Mona, John Browner, Josh Tariff, and Tim Parker get into Victor Wembanyama's bounce back game, Karl Anthony Towns disappearing in the second half, the Mike Brown and Mitch Johnson coaching battle, the physical play with Jalen Brunson, and series picks from everyone.

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The Knicks are up 1-0 and riding a 12 game win streak, and the crew breaks down whether the Spurs can respond in a must win Game 2.

Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, Beav, Mykell Mathieu, and Eric Lambkins II get into Victor Wembanyama going cold late, why he needs to live in the post, De'Aaron Fox's struggles, and the coaching edge Mike Brown holds over Mitch Johnson, with series picks from the whole panel.

Then it shifts to the NFL and ...

The Knicks stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals on the road, and the full crew breaks it down right after the buzzer.

Grant Mona, John Browner, Tim Parker, David Bloom, and Josh Tariff get into how Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony Towns carried New York, why Josh Hart was the difference, and the big question hanging over San Antonio, where Victor Wembanyama went for long stretches.

Then the post show opens up to a Giannis debate, a wild Ch...

Aaron Donald cracked the door open on an NFL comeback, and Grant Mona and Demetrius Beaver get into what it would mean for an already loaded Rams team with the Super Bowl at SoFi this year.

They also break down AJ Brown finally getting traded from the Eagles to the Patriots, what it says about how Philly builds, and AJ's fit with Drake Maye.

Then it is a full Clippers offseason breakdown, from the Kawhi Leonard decision to the numb...

The Rams just landed Myles Garrett in one of the biggest trades in NFL history, and the crew breaks down what it means.

Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, John Browner, and Tim Parker get into how the two time Defensive Player of the Year turns an already loaded roster into a Super Bowl favorite on another level, what it cost in Jared Verse and a 2027 first round pick, and the buzz about Aaron Donald possibly coming back to line up next to...

The 2026 NBA Finals are locked in and the crew breaks down how we got here. San Antonio walked into Oklahoma City and took Game 7 from the back to back champs, sending Victor Wembanyama to the Finals at 22.

Grant Mona, John Browner, and Mykell Mathieu react to one of the best Game 7s in recent memory, the role players who got the Spurs over the top, Luke Kornet's swing block, and what a quiet night means for Chet Holmgren and the T...