Richard Deitsch on LeBron/McAfee & J.J. Watt on CBS

Episode 545 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Athletic's Richard Deitsch about all the latest sports media news.

Among some of the topics covered: Pat McAfee getting LeBron James in-studio for over an hour; Impressive ratings for the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournament; J.J. Watt becoming CBS' No. 2 NFL analyst; Stephen A. Smith and RGIII playing the media game; the one problem with Cailtin Clark's national TV appearances; UConn's Communications Director threatening a reporter for posting video of Dan Hurley ripping officials; how the WWE had handled John Cena's heel turn and more.

Following Deitsch, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include the NCAA Tournament, Opening Day in MLB, Sal's day at a New York Rangers game, a must-watch wrestling show and much more

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