We kick off the show revisiting the pro-to-amateur pipeline, as the Big Ten issues a statement saying they will not allow ex-NFL players to re-enter their conference. Patrick Mahomes says he’ll be ready Week 1, and the guys break down their expectations for the Chiefs this season. Meanwhile in the AFC East, Christian Gonzalez expresses his frustration with the Patriots over not having a deal signed. Then, the guys cross over into the NBA and break down how the Heat adding Klay Thompson helps them in the East and Lonzo Ball's comments about how he regrets his father’s involvement early in his career.

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Max and Rich start off today’s show with the quarterback drama in Cleveland. Did Deshaun Watson deserve to get booed? Then they debate the new phenomenon of players going pro but returning to college after getting cut from NFL rosters. They ponder how the Cowboys will fare this season before wrapping it up by discussing whether leagues should test for drugs outside of PEDs.

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Rich starts the show by taking us inside the Peyton Watson trade, and Max gives his take on how the Cavs will fare next season. Are the Nuggets doing wrong by Nikola Jokic? And the excitement in Philly continues to stir as LeBron joins Maxey and Brown in the gym. They wrap things up by hitting the NFL, and Max asks: Is Joe Burrow overrated?

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Max and Rich are back and firing on all cylinders! First they get into the ownership drama in L.A. and how the Buss family got to this point. Then they break down which team is the biggest draw in the NBA. Then they hop over to the NFL, where they talk about the QB battle in Cleveland, a team Rich hopes will start 1-0. And would Aaron Donald coming back be the greatest return in all of sports?

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Max and Rich break down the Dodgers' financial machine and why other MLB owners have no excuse not to compete with it. From there, it's the NBA's European expansion—a tech billionaire eyeing a London franchise and what it means for young prospects—plus a deep dive on the LeBron "ring-chasing" debate and Wemby's shoe prospects.

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Max and Rich kick things off by analyzing the NBA landscape now that the biggest free-agency moves have been made, including how LeBron going to Philly takes the media pressure off his new teammates. They then talk a little NFL, as Max asks if Patrick Mahomes has the potential to be the greatest Comeback Player of the Year following his ACL injury. Next, they discuss if Bryce Harper was out of pocket for saying the Phillies need to make some moves at the trade deadline. Lastly, we close with a couple of your emails!

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On today’s Game Over, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania tells us how much time he spends on his phone every day and what his parents think of his NBA insider career. He also takes us behind the curtain of how he started to piece together that LeBron was heading to the 76ers. He also gives his thoughts on all the potential locations LJ could have ended up at, and he shares an exclusive with us at Game Over that even caught Rich by surprise.

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The decision has been made and LeBron is headed to the City of Brotherly Love (1:58)! Rich breaks down how the deal was made, what made LeBron choose Philly, how this shakes up the dynamics in the Eastern Conference, and more. Plus, we get to your emails (39:11).

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Wednesday’s Game Over starts with a surprise drop-in from Bill Simmons, and of course they have to talk movies after Bill’s seen 'The Odyssey' twice already. Pat Riley made some comments about players needing to avoid reacting to their name swirling around in trade rumors (6:05). Did those rumors contribute to Jaylen Brown’s trade out of Boston? Deuce McBride spoke about role players in the NBA; do his comments align with Rich’s stance on starring in your role (19:55)? Bill wonders if Rich is going to be running a team before the year 2033 (25:34), and does his best to convince Rich to get LeBron to Golden State. Then, which fantasy basketball trio would win the most championships (50:24)?

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Rich took in the World Cup final yesterday, and both he and Max are back from New York to start another week of Game Over. Where is LeBron going? That’s the question on everyone's mind in the NBA and sports media, but Rich wonders why he’s being pressured to rush his decision (4:46). Have the Lakers made themselves a better team going into next season (21:04)? Then, is the Tim Donaghy clip being blown out of proportion (36:10)? Plus, we get to your emails and voicemails!

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