Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the Hawks and why they must be able to match the Knicks' intensity regardless of the level of it in order to give themselves a chance to pick up the Game 5 win.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves, including Walt Weiss stating Spencer Strider's rehab assignment is done and his next start will be with the Braves, possibly in their series against the Rockies.

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they react to 2027 mock drafts which have the Falcons landing with top 10 picks, which Carl believes it would mean the Falcons would have another "frustating" season. As they discuss, while agreeing it is too early for analyst to be predicting the 2026 season for Falcons, they believe the national narative is that the Falcons will not have a handle on the quarterback position.

Carl and Mike get back into Hawks talk as Carl shares his thoughts on why people should not believe the Hawks are not supposed to be where they are, as they are tied up with the Knicks 2-2 in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. And as they discuss, they agree the Hawks have to adjust and be more aggressive in getting to the basket to to get their offense going.

Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and how well they were represented in the NFL draft despite it not being one of Kirby Smart's best draft classes.

Carl and Mike get back into some more football talk as they share some brief thoughts on some of the grades the Falcons are receiving from some of the analyst and agree the fact the team did not select a defensive to tackle to address their pass rush may be leading to the Falcons receiving lower grade levels.

Mike and Carl react to a 2027 NFL mock draft that projects the Falcons to select a quarterback with the sixth overall pick. They also discuss the Ravens signing Diego Pavia, the Rams' draft strategy with Ty Simpson, and the Falcons' front office addition of Bryce Johnston.

01:00 - 2027 NFL Mock Draft

04:04 - Flag Football QB Cadence

06:23 - NFL News and Signings

08:52 - Ty Simpson Rams Strategy

10:56 - Falcons Hire Bryce Johnston

Brian Oliver joins Dukes and Bell to analyze the Hawks' playoff series against the Knicks, emphasizing Jalen Johnson's need for aggression. They also discuss Jonathan Kuminga's role, the team's lack of physicality, and provide updates on other NBA postseason matchups including the Pistons and LeBron James.

01:22 - Jalen Johnson Playoff Performance

05:18 - Hawks Physicality And Adjustments

11:18 - NBA Playoff Series Updates

MLB insider Tony Gwynn Jr. joins Dukes and Bell to evaluate the Atlanta Braves' league-leading start and the resurgence of pitcher Chris Sale. They break down the issues facing the Phillies' bullpen and the organizational "mess" within the Red Sox. The segment concludes with a look at the Detroit Tigers' rotation ahead of their series against the Braves.

01:21 - Tony Gwynn Jr. Joins

01:36 - Braves Pitching Analysis

06:15 - Phillies And Red Sox

08:23 - Detroit Tigers Preview

Dukes and Bell analyze the Atlanta Hawks' critical Game 5 matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. They discuss the team's need for physical toughness and highlight Charles Barkley's high praise for Jalen Johnson as a rising superstar. The conversation also shifts to the Philadelphia Phillies' managerial change and recent NBA playoff results.

01:00 - Hawks Knicks Game 5

06:37 - Barkley Praises Jalen Johnson

09:14 - MLB And NBA Updates