Is Abdul Carter the future face of the Patriots defense? With the NFL Draft just nine days away, Travis and George break down his final pre-draft visit to New England and make the case for why the Pats must take him at No. 4, if he’s still on the board. They also explore other Round 1 options, second-round strategy, and how the Patriots can maximize their draft haul.

In “What’s Trending?” the guys react to the Rockies flashy new City Connect jerseys, Paige Bueckers’ game-changing deal with Unrivaled, and the Suns firing Mike Budenholzer.

Plus, Celtics fans… who do you want in Round 1: Hawks or Magic? Travis and George analyze the matchup that gives Boston the clearest path to Banner 19. And to wrap it all up, it’s time to hand out NBA hardware with their official (unofficial) award picks from Rookie of the Year to MVP.

All that and more on this episode of Boston Has Entered The Chat with Travis Thomas & George Balekji.

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Should the Patriots trade with the Saints to move down in the 2025 NFL Draft? New Orleans has emerged as a possible trade target for New England after the news broke about the Saints QB Derek Carr possibly missing this upcoming season due to a shoulder injury. Given their need for a starting QB the Patriots could swap the 4th overall pick with the Saints’ 9th overall pick to gain more assets & help New Orleans draft a player like Shedeur Sanders. Travis Thomas & Kasey Hudson debate if the Patriots should move back in the draft & what kind of deal the Saints would need to offer for a trade to actually happen. Plus, Travis & Kasey also break down the negative impact the transfer portal & NIL deals are having on college sports. Later, the duo discuss Bill Belichick's new book & how he admits the Patriots not drafting Lamar Jackson in 2018 was a mistake.

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Who is more deserving to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame? Julian Edelman, Logan Mankins or Adam Vinatieri? That’s what George Balekji & Kasey Hudson debate after all three legendary players were named as finalists for the 2025 Patriots Hall of Fame class. With only one player being voted into this year's class, George & Kasey make the case for each player before revealing who they believe will be inducted next into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Plus, the duo breaks down Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel’s viral video of him addressing the team for the first time this offseason & what fans can expect from a Vrabel coached Patriots team. Later, WNBA & college basketball analyst Debbie Antonelli joins the show to explain if this WNBA draft class has enough talent for the Connecticut Sun to rebuild their roster.

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In the Red Sox new Netflix documentary The Clubhouse: A Year With The Red Sox, Jarren Duran shared his personal struggles with mental health and just how far down the road he traveled. George Balekji & Travis Thomas react to Jarren Duran's story, diving into the importance of people like Jarren Duran sharing their stories.

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The Boston Celtics completed their season sweep of the New York Knicks this past Tuesday and look ready to make a run in the NBA Playoffs. Can any team in the Eastern Conference stop the Celtics from repeating as champion and raising banner 19? George Balekji & Travis Thomas discuss.

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Alex Bregman’s standout performance has earned him AL Player of the Week honors, but the Red Sox are now facing a tough blow with Connor Wong fracturing his hand. How important is Bregman to the Sox’s success this season, and does this give confidence that the Bregman deal will pay off? With Wong out, the Red Sox call up Blake Sabol, but how should they address the catcher position, a spot many fans hoped would be upgraded this offseason?

In "What’s Trending?" the guys tackle the latest headlines: Florida’s stunning Men’s Basketball National Championship victory, Stefon Diggs’ switch to #8 for the Patriots, and the shocking firing of Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth.

Plus, in the "Unbreakable Sports Records" segment, George and Kasey discuss which sports records are the hardest to break, from Alex Ovechkin’s all-time goals to Emmitt Smith’s rushing yards. They also speculate which big record might be in jeopardy next.

And don’t miss the WWE Ringside Report! Seth Rollins spares Paul Heyman on Monday Night RAW, what’s behind that? Plus, a look at the upcoming Women’s World Championship match at WrestleMania and Jey Uso's bold challenge to Gunther.

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Seth Rollins spared Paul Heyman last night on Monday Night RAW, choosing not to curb stomp him at the end of the show. Seth Rollins then told Paul Heyman that he now owes him a favor for sparing him. What could Seth Rollins want from Paul Heyman? We also saw the Women's World Championsbhip match at WrestleMania officially set between Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley, & Bianca Beliar, as well as Jey Uso telling Gunther right to his face, he no longer fears him, and is coming for him at WrestleMania.

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The Blue Jays star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. agrees on a 14-year, $500M extension with Toronto but how does that impact the Red Sox? George Balekji & Travis Thomas break down Vlad Jr.’s new deal & how it sets the market for future MLB contracts. Plus, the duo addresses the rumors that Guerrero Jr. wanted to play for Boston & if that was ever a real possibility. Later, the guys discuss UConn winning their 12th women’s basketball national title over South Carolina & if Geno Auriemma cemented himself as the greatest coach in sports today.

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The Gr8 Chase is over! Alex Ovechkin scores goal no. 895 to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record & cement himself in hockey history. The goal came on April 6th, 2025 against Ilya Sorokin & the Islanders. With ‘The Great One’ in attendance to watch ‘The Great Eight’ break his once beloved to be unbreakable goal record. George Balekji & Kasey Hudson relive the historic moment & discuss if this could be the last season of Ovechkin’s career. Later, George & Kasey preview Florida vs Houston in the NCAA men's basketball championship game & discuss Max Verstappen’s 4th straight Japanese Grand Prix win as part of their F1 Race review. 

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In the latest Formula 1 race review, George Balekji and Kasey Hudson recap the Japanese Grand Prix and Max Verstappen’s first place finish while McLaren’s poor strategies wasted away a chance of a win. That now puts the attention on McLaren needing to make a decision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to push and win races while Lando deals with another battle with Max.

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