John and Lance: John Granato & Lance Zierlein on ESPN Houston

On this hour of The Bench, John and Lance talk about the Rockets potential trade of Donovan Mitchell, and the Deshaun Watson and Rusty Hardin case. Towards the middle of the hour we transition over to Ohio State's Ryan Day and the NCAA. Lastly, we talk about Yordan Alvarez, and Kyle Tucker's contract with the Astros.

On the last hour of The Bench, our hosts start it off with a conversation over a new article that talks about some stats regarding recent NFL history. Transitioning onto Baseball talk with mentions of team standings after this weekend's results, & more. Starting the second half of the last hour of the show with Astros talk, starters, weekend results, & more. Our hosts bring this show to an end with "News of the Weird", period crunch, Himalayan salt wall, & more.

In the first hour of today's the bench our hosts start off with MLB talk, Jordan Alvarez signed a 6 year $115 million extension for the Astros. Moving onto some NBA talk over the two games of the Finals happening this weekend, series tied 1-1 Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Moving onto the second half of the first hour, our hosts transition into the controversial situation where few Tampa Bay Rays players did not want to rep pride due to religious beliefs. Finishing the hour with "What I learned this weekend" & more. 

In the final hour of The Bench Lance and Del debate if the Astros decision to let Carlos Correa walk has already been proven right. Next, Lance and Del dispute the ramifications of NIL and what the future is. Former voice of the Los Angeles Clippers Ralph Lawler joins The Bench to talk about the NBA Finals and the future of the league. To cap off the show, news of the weird. 

In the second hour of The Bench Lance and Del discuss how the Rockets could benefit from a veteran presence. Next, Lance and Del talk through things their 18 year old selves would not be proud of. Then, Lance ask Del his opinion on rookie running back Dameon Pierce and Lance gives his take on which Texans rookie could play a key role in the future. 

On the first hour of The Bench Lance and Del Olaleye filling in for John Granato recap game one of the NBA Finals. Then Lance tells Astros fans to watch closely on one minor league slugger in Sugarland. Next, Lance and Del discuss Nike owner Phil Knight making a big offer for the Portland Trail Blazers and the impact of an NBA owner. To wrap up the hour, Lance and Del talk about the renewed rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M. 

Former voice of the Los Angeles Clippers Ralph Lawler joins The Bench to talk about the NBA Finals and the future of the league comparing it to the game in the 80s and 90s.