Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike have a bit more World Cup talk as they agree how "everyone is vibing" and the city of Atlanta has done a great job hosting and keeping the environment safe for the travelers from around the world. They then get into some Georgia Bulldogs talk as they react to several Georgia players being named to the preseason Walter Camp All-American team and share thoughts on why Georgia's QB room is being underrated.

Carl and Mike get back into NBA talk as they react to reports the Nuggets have reached out to LeBron James and share thoughts on whether that could be a good landing spot for James. They also weigh in on the potential of James considering the Wizards to join AD as reports say Washington has no intention of moving Davis.

Carl and Mike get back into more Hawks talk as Carl explains why he believes the team is more than likely done with making any free agency moves, especially in regards to targeting a big for the front court. As the conversation continued, they share thoughts on why Onsi Saleh's comments when he joined them last week in regards to the Hawks having one of the better defenses last season, especially when Onyeka Okongwu and Jocl Landale were on the court, may be factors into why the Hawks are likely done targeting a center.

Carl and Mike are joined by Mike Conti as they discuss the World Cup and preview the USMNT's matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Carl and Mike get back into some more World Cup talk as they share more thoughts on England's come from behind win over Congo DR. They then get into some NBA talk as they react to Walker Kessler being traded to the Lakers and discuss how the Hawks may have viewed their situation in which they have Onyeka Okongwu, Jock Landale, Zuby Ejiofor and Henri Veesaar may signal the team is comfortable with their personnel and will likely not make any other move for a center.

Carl and Mike open the show with World Cup talk as they share thoughts on England's win over Congo DR. They then get into Braves talk as they agree the team "still sucks" and it's time to call out the best players for not performing well, including Austin Riley, who Mike believes has "no excuse" for not doing better and the team should trade him if he cannot turn things around by the All-Star break.

The full 6-30-26 Dukes and Bell

Dukes and Bell analyze the start of NBA free agency, focusing on LeBron James' potential departure from the Lakers and the Hawks' decision to re-sign Jock Landale. They also speak with Tony Gwynn Jr. about the Atlanta Braves' June slump and Austin Riley's performance before debating the future of MLS schedule changes.

01:45 - NBA Free Agency Preview

04:36 - LeBron Leaving The Lakers

09:20 - Hawks Salary Cap Room

13:46 - Tony Gwynn Jr. Interview

21:15 - Braves Trade Deadline Strategy

29:31 - Braves Rotation And Elder

33:46 - Hawks Offseason Roster Recap

36:56 - World Cup Penalty Drama

42:20 - MLS Schedule Change Concerns

Carl and Mike examine whether Liberty Media's ownership structure limits the Braves' ability to spend at the trade deadline. They discuss Austin Riley's significant offensive struggles and how injuries are impacting the team's postseason trajectory. The conversation also features updates on NBA free agency and the latest NFL player rankings.

01:56 - NBA Free Agency Outlook

06:24 - NFL Top 100 Debate

11:00 - Mike Bell Account Hacked

15:35 - Austin Riley Offensive Slump

29:28 - Serena Williams Return Update

36:55 - NBA Rumors and LeBron

Dukes and Bell analyze Kyle Pitts' growth and the high expectations for the Falcons' offense under a new coaching regime. They also tackle the Georgia Bulldogs' need for explosive plays and the latest roster shakeups in NBA free agency. Finally, Mike Bell recounts his grueling five-hour experience with a modern online defensive driving course.

01:50 - NBA Free Agency Buzz

08:00 - Georgia Football Explosiveness

13:45 - Georgia Tech Outlook

20:35 - Kyle Pitts Falcons Evolution

31:15 - Blazers and World Cup

38:10 - Global Sports News

42:16 - Online Driving School Woes