Kanell & Bell

Kanell and Bell welcome David Samson to share stories of fans fighting for keepsake baseballs including a great tale from Ken Griffey Jr's 600th home run. The guys also chat Kyler Murray's rookie deal and if he made the right move picking football over baseball. Danny and Raja discuss the Sixers forcing a Game 7 against the Raptors and the play of Joel Embiid, as well as how Kevin Durant's absence puts a ton of pressure on the Rockets to beat the Warriors. Finally, perspective from two former players on how to cope with retirement. 

Kanell and Bell discuss the impact of Kevin Durant's calf injury and how that affects the Warriors this series and potentially moving forward. The guys also react to Ty Lue turning down a coaching offer from the Lakers and how dysfunctional the organization remains. Next, the Celtics are out and Kyrie looks to be on the way out too. Who would you rather pay a big contract: Dak or Wentz? And who's the better coach: Dabo or Saban?

To watch video clips from the podcast, visit our YouTube page at 'youtube.com/kanellandbell'

Kanell and Bell discuss the impact of Kevin Durant's calf injury and how that affects the Warriors this series and potentially moving forward. The guys also react to Ty Lue turning down a coaching offer from the Lakers and how dysfunctional the organization remains. Next, the Celtics are out and Kyrie looks to be on the way out too. Who would you rather pay a big contract: Dak or Wentz? And who's the better coach: Dabo or Saban?

To watch video clips from the podcast, visit our YouTube page at 'youtube.com/kanellandbell'

Kanell and Bell discuss horse racing and golf to kick off the show as Derby winner Country House has been pulled from the Preakness and John Daly has been given a medical exemption to use a golf cart for the PGA Championship. Next, the guys breakdown the Sixers embarrassing effort against the Raptors in Game 5 and Joel Embiid's continued health concerns. Danny and Raja then welcome in Metta World Peace to talk about his upcoming documentary ('Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story' set to premiere May 31 on Showtime). Metta discusses his earliest basketball memories, how he would defend today's top talent, playing with Kobe Bryant and against Raja Bell. The guys then welcome in Pete Blackburn to break down the NHL playoffs. Finally, some love for the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic, tonight's NBA picks and our weekly shoe showdown. 

To watch Off the Bench segments like 'Shoe Showdown' visit our YouTube page at 'youtube.com/kanellandbell.' 

Kanell and Bell discuss horse racing and golf to kick off the show as Derby winner Country House has been pulled from the Preakness and John Daly has been given a medical exemption to use a golf cart for the PGA Championship. Next, the guys breakdown the Sixers embarrassing effort against the Raptors in Game 5 and Joel Embiid's continued health concerns. Danny and Raja then welcome in Metta World Peace to talk about his upcoming documentary ('Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story' set to premiere May 31 on Showtime). Metta discusses his earliest basketball memories, how he would defend today's top talent, playing with Kobe Bryant and against Raja Bell. The guys then welcome in Pete Blackburn to break down the NHL playoffs. Finally, some love for the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic, tonight's NBA picks and our weekly shoe showdown. 

To watch Off the Bench segments like 'Shoe Showdown' visit our YouTube page at 'youtube.com/kanellandbell.' 

Kanell and Bell analyze the Rockets evening their series with the Rockets behind physical play, while also focusing on the Warriors future and reports that they are prepared for offseason change, as well as indications Boogie Cousins could return from injury in the playoffs. The guys discuss the Bucks taking a commanding 3-1 series lead on the Celtics, before diving into Kyrie Irving's struggles with CBS Sports basketball writer Reid Forgrave. Next, Cam is feeling good and friendly and we continue to learn about Jon Gruden's culture in Oakland .

Kanell and Bell analyze the Rockets evening their series with the Rockets behind physical play, while also focusing on the Warriors future and reports that they are prepared for offseason change, as well as indications Boogie Cousins could return from injury in the playoffs. The guys discuss the Bucks taking a commanding 3-1 series lead on the Celtics, before diving into Kyrie Irving's struggles with CBS Sports basketball writer Reid Forgrave. Next, Cam is feeling good and friendly and we continue to learn about Jon Gruden's culture in Oakland .

Kanell and Bell talk horses and react to a controversial Kentucky Derby finish, before diving into an NBA playoffs discussion focusing on Kawhi's incredible performance, if he's outplaying Kevin Durant and ongoing health concerns with Joel Embiid. The guys analyze LeBron James' comments on Magic Johnson's exit and reports that the Lakers are close to hiring Ty Lue. Danny thinks Clemson is officially the new Alabama, and are we overreacting to recent shooting struggles from Steph Curry?

Kanell and Bell talk horses and react to a controversial Kentucky Derby finish, before diving into an NBA playoffs discussion focusing on Kawhi's incredible performance, if he's outplaying Kevin Durant and ongoing health concerns with Joel Embiid. The guys analyze LeBron James' comments on Magic Johnson's exit and reports that the Lakers are close to hiring Ty Lue. Danny thinks Clemson is officially the new Alabama, and are we overreacting to recent shooting struggles from Steph Curry?

Danny Kanell and guest host David Samson talk life and basketball including the Sixers dominating performance over the Raptors last night and what this series means for Kawhi's future in Toronto. Danny and David shift focus to baseball and the juicing of the balls, before examining Shohei Ohtani's impatience and how the Yankees have dealt with injuries. Next, the guys chat Kentucky Derby and more Dave Gettleman. Lastly, even without Raja, we include some Fortnite discussion.