Bleck & Abdalla

The New York Knicks finished off the Philadelphia 76ers, turning Xfinity Mobile Arena into Madison Square Garden South. Should Philly fans feel bad about selling their tickets to New Yorkers? What does the future hold for Joel Embiid in Philadelphia? Aaron Rodgers did not re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend, what is going on with the future Hall of Fame quarterback? San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended follow his ejection last night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, should he have been? Steelers coach Mike McCarthy talked about his QB School over the weekend, what would a commercial for that sound like? The Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz won the top two picks in the NBA Draft Lottery while the Chicago Bulls made a big jump up to #4. The Dallas Cowboys will open the NFL season on Sunday Night Football against the New York Giants, what other games should we be excited to learn about during this week’s schedule release? Should the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks open the season against the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angles Chargers, New England Patriots or Chicago Bears? The Knicks tougher matchup in the eastern conference finals would be the Detroit Pistons or the Cleveland Cavaliers? What is the coolest holiday NFL game to be announced: Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday or Christmas Day? Was the biggest story of the NBA Draft Lottery the Wizards, the Bulls or the Indiana Pacers? Broncos coach Sean Payton spoke about the recovery of quarterback Bo Nix and if there’s any tension between the two. Will the Minnesota Vikings be having a true quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy? Are the Knicks good enough to compete with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Spurs or Timberwolves? Will LeBron James play his last NBA game tonight? Who will tonight between the Pistons and Cavaliers? How about the Thunder and Lakers?

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A day after the report broke that Aaron Rodgers is heading to Pittsburgh, the Steelers GM Omar Khan told Westwood One Sports he doesn't know where the quarterback is. What is happening in Pittsburgh? After the Oklahoma City Thunder took care of the Los Angeles Lakers in game two, Lakers coach JJ Redick added to ongoing discussion of how the Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are officiated. Former San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings has signed with the Minnesota Vikings giving another weapon to new quarterback Kyler Murray. We’ll have a special program, NFL Schedule Release 2026 with Scott Graham, Mike Golic and NFL VP Mike North Thursday at 8pm Eastern here on Westwood One Sports. Will Murray be the best quarterback in the NFC North this season? If the Thunder keep winning, will they be remembered similarly to other dynasties like Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, Kobe Bryant’s Lakers and Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors? Will Mike McCarthy’s Steelers, presumably with Rodgers, win more games than John Harbaugh and the New York Giants? Is game three between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves the best game of the weekend? Who do we want to see win the NBA Draft Lottery this Sunday? We have another update on #LockingFingerGate, why would you close your eyes? Should the New York Knicks rest OG Anunoby in game three against the Philadelphia 76ers to keep him healthy for the rest of the series? The New York Jets have reached a new deal with running back Breece Hall.

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Aaron Rodgers is reportedly on his way to Pittsburgh and expected to sign with the Steelers. Is this a mistake for Mike McCarthy’s team who should instead focus on tanking? With Rodgers back, where do the Steelers rank among the top teams in the AFC? The New York Knicks are up 2-0 on the Philadelphia 76ers, if Joel Embiid doesn’t return how quickly could the series end? Can Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell find a way to get to the free throw line more and even their series with the Detroit Pistons? The Dallas Cowboys are doubling down on last season’s trade of edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. What are the greatest guitar solos of all time? Our latest update on #LockingFingerGate puts New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini on a boat together while she was pregnant, Bleck wonders why they were so open with being in public together. How many games will the Oklahoma City Thunder lose through the rest of the NBA Playoffs? Can the Cowboys defense improve enough to crack the upper half of the league? How many wins can the San Antonio Spurs get in Minnesota against the Timberwolves? Will C.J. Stroud get a new contract from the Houston Texans that pays him as one of the top ten quarterbacks in the NFL? How many more games will Joel Embiid play for the Philadelphia 76ers this postseason? Can Rodgers and the Steelers win more than eight games this season? Milwaukee Bucks owner Jimmy Haslem wants a decision on Giannis Antetokounmpo before the NBA Draft, does this mean he will be traded? Ratings are up across sports but Abdalla wants to throw a wet blanket on Bleck’s optimism. Celtics star Jaylen Brown jumped back on his stream and gave more comments, responding to team president Brad Stevens, what’s next in Boston? Is Houston Rockers center Alperen Şengün the most overrated player in the NBA?

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The Oklahoma City Thunder easily dispatched of the Los Angeles Lakers last night despite LeBron James’ best efforts. Does L.A. have any hope of avoiding being swept without Luka Dončić? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t have an MVP type game, but that didn’t stop the discourse on his flopping. Is SGA’s flopping a real epidemic that NBA fans are suffering through? Warren Sharp’s NFL strength of schedule rankings are out, three specific teams stood out to Bleck and Abdalla: the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots and Chicago Bears. Is expansion of the College Football Playoff inevitable, and will it make things worse for fans? Breaking news that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is out for tonight’s game two with the New York Knicks, should we be surprised? We sort of have news on Aaron Rodgers and the Arizona Cardinals, sort of. Is there unfair heat on NBA officials right now? Can Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continue to play at an elite level coming off an injury? Is Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards the best player in the world without a championship ring? Will Celtics star Jaylen Brown force his way out of Boston? Is Bryson DeChambeau really willing to give up his golf career to become a YouTuber? Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty in his court case, now where will his next home in the NFL be? What about pairing Diggs with Mahomes in Kansas City? Will the Chicago Bulls be big spenders in the NBA offseason?

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The New York Knicks throttled the Philadelphia 76ers tonight to continue their recent hot streak. Can anyone stop New York from making it to the NBA Finals? The Minnesota Timberwolves went into San Antonio and won game on against the Spurs, can Anthony Edwards’ crew find a way to win the series against Victor Wembanyama and company. Atlanta Falcons President Matt Ryan spoke about his team’s quarterbacks, Michael Penix, Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Is Atlanta in a tough spot at the league’s most important position? The Chicago Bulls named little-known Bryson Graham their new boss, could he bring Tom Thibodeau back as coach? Are the Arizona Cardinals a realistic dark horse team to make a play for quarterback Aaron Rodgers? What about the Houston Texans? Of the remaining NBA Playoff teams, who is just happy to be there and who passes the confetti test as a potential champion? How much would you need to be paid to watch all of the World Cup matches? Was the Dallas Cowboys drafting safety Caleb Downs the best fit from the NFL Draft? Should fans be upset that last night’s Spurs/Timberwolves game wasn’t on NBC? Fashion insider Abdalla gives his thoughts on yesterday’s looks at the Met Gala. Who are the most popular rookies in the NFL based on early jersey sales? Do the Los Angeles Lakers have any chance to remain competitive with the Oklahoma City Thunder? Who has the advantage heading into game on between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers? McDonalds is removing self-serve soda machines and Abdalla is angry.

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The Boston Celtics were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Celtics star Jaylen Brown didn’t hold back after the game complaining about flopping and poor officiating. Will Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes be ready for the start of the season? After losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Orlando Magic fired coach Jamahl Mosley. Would former Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan or current Michigan coach Dusty May be a good fit coaching Paolo Banchero? Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza took snaps under center over the weekend at rookie minicamp, how long should Klint Kubiak wait until making the number one pick his starter? Ravens rookie quarterback Diego Pavia also got work over the weekend, is he too small to play quarterback in the NFL? Something happened to Abdalla over the weekend you won’t believe, Of the remaining eight teams in the NBA Playoffs, are you taking the Oklahoma City Thunder or the field? Should NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s top priority be ending tanking or fixing the league’s issues with officiating and flopping? What NFL rookie quarterback will start first this season? Does Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James deserve his flowers for winning a playoff series without Luka Dončić? Whose return would mean more: Dončić or Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards? It’s Star Wars Day, what characters would Bleck and Abdalla be cast as? The Inside the NBA crew poked fun at New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini, was it fair or foul to have fun with LockingFingerGate? Why is scoring down in the NBA Playoffs from the regular season? The teams that relied on the three point shot the most in the regular season haven’t advanced in the playoffs. Should the Houston Texans extend quarterback C.J. Stroud? Should the Miami Dolphins be worried about their new quarterback Malik Willis?

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The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a game seven against the Boston Celtics, can they carry forward their momentum to take the series on the road? When will the Las Vegas Raiders turn to Fernando Mendoza at quarterback from veteran Kirk Cousins? Looking ahead at the 2027 NFL Draft, the top five appears loaded especially at quarterback. How did the New York Knicks throttle the Atlanta Hawks to advance in the NBA Playoffs? The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, are you into it? Will Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken name Deshaun Watson his starting quarterback before training camp? Should the Denver Nuggets loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves affect Nikola Jokić’s legacy? Who is the favorite to win the NBA’s eastern conference? Can the Timberwolves give the San Antonio Spurs a tough series? The latest update in LockingFingerGate features differing details on a potential heroic save from a car crash. Could free agent quarterback Russell Wilson’s next destination be television? Can the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets keep their seasons alive tonight? Does tonight’s game affect the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James?

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Star receiver George Pickens has signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys, will he actually play for Dallas this season or could he be traded? Could the Los Angeles Rams transition at quarterback from Matthew Stafford to Ty Simpson rival the Green Bay Packers when they went from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love? If the Houston Rockets complete the comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, will this go down as an all-time choke job for LeBron James? Ratings for the NBA Playoffs are at a 33 year high, was the complaining about the sport during the regular season overblown? If March Madness does expand to more teams, how will people print their brackets? Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II gave an update on quarterback Aaron Rodgers, could the Denver Broncos actually be interested in Rodgers if Bo Nix’s ankle isn’t healthy? Do you buy Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza as a tough guy? How many teams will purposefully tank next season under the NBA’s new anti-tanking proposal? Will Simpson start any games for the Super Bowl favorite Rams as a rookie? Will the Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets or Philadelphia 76ers complete the comeback of being down two-games in the first round? Should the NFL Draft stay with the new format of eight minutes between picks? How many more teams will Rockets star Kevin Durant suit up for before retiring? LIV Golf appears to be ending, what lessons will be learned? What should we name the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation, and when will it end? Could the Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears or Cincinnati Bengals go on a surprise run to the Super Bowl like last year’s champion Seattle Seahawks?

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Geoff Schwartz is in for Abdalla today, filling in with Bleck to give his thoughts on the NFL Draft. The guys discussed the Los Angeles Rams selection of Ty Simpson and how the quarterback will develop while sitting behind league MVP Matthew Stafford. Joel Embiid had a huge game for the Philadelphia 76ers last night, if he stays healthy could the Boston Celtics be in trouble? Will former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose be the first NBA MVP not to make the Hall of Fame? The NCAA basketball tournament appears set to expand to 76 teams, is this the right decision? Will the New England Patriots and coach Mike Vrabel be able to overcome the distraction of Vrabel’s situation with former NFL insider Dianna Russini? The New York Jets visited with free agent quarterback Russell Wilson, what’s next for Mr. Unlimited? Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant won’t play in tonight’s do-or-die game with the Los Angeles Lakers, what does his future hold? Should the Denver Broncos be concerned with the status quarterback Bo Nix’s ankle? Deshaun Watson has reportedly taken the lead in the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition, should coach Todd Monken name him the starter now? The NBA has a new proposal to eliminate tanking, did they get it right? Geoff explains his connection to the Devil Wears Prada.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers used a rare free agent tender on Aaron Rodgers, but are we any closer on a decision from the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s return? New Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson’s recent comments on the team’s interest in appear to contradict his earlier comments, what’s going on? The eight seed Orlando Magic have pushed the top seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink, can Cade Cunningham’s crew come back? The Denver Nuggets survived against the Minnesota Timberwolves, is the pressure now on the T-Wolves without Anthony Edwards? Texas Tech transfer QB Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for gambling, what will that mean for his future? Whose NFL Draft results were underrated, and which were overrated? What NFL teams put themselves into playoff contention with their picks in the NFL Draft? With the additions of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker in free agency and LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane in the NFL Draft, are the Kansas City Chiefs ready to return to the AFC’s elite? The Michael Jackson biopic did crazy numbers at the box office, why? The Baltimore Ravens have signed Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, does he have a chance to make their roster? Do the New York Knicks have to win tonight if they’re going to win their series with the Atlanta Hawks? Bleck and Abdalla take a look at the other NBA Playoff series. 

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