Kanell & Bell

Raja Bell and guest host Casey Keirnan break down the Titans victory over the Jaguars on Thursday Night Football (:20), including Derrick Henry's incredible night and 99-yard run, and Jacksonville seemingly quitting on the season. Then, they discuss their early season NBA MVP favorites (7:15), and the nature of player/GM relationships in sports (16:00). Next, the guys discuss LeBron's desire to bring Carmelo Anthony to the Lakers (20:35), and reasons why it won't work. Finally, the guys answer if Heisman Trophy finalist Kyler Murray should play baseball or football at the next level (24:25).

Kanell and Bell react to Kevin Durant's comments about the environment around LeBron James being 'toxic' and analyze Bron's impact on his teams both on and off the court, and what these statements mean for next summer when KD is a free agent alongside a list of other stars. The guys also discuss Zeke Elliott's appeal of ridiculous fine and the trend of top college prospects skipping their bowl games. Danny and Raja also breakdown Jimmy Butler's situation in Philadelphia and if he was previously miscast as a bad teammate after seeing his impact already with the Sixers. 

Kanell and Bell react to Kevin Durant's comments about the environment around LeBron James being 'toxic' and analyze Bron's impact on his teams both on and off the court, and what these statements mean for next summer when KD is a free agent alongside a list of other stars. The guys also discuss Zeke Elliott's appeal of ridiculous fine and the trend of top college prospects skipping their bowl games. Danny and Raja also breakdown Jimmy Butler's situation in Philadelphia and if he was previously miscast as a bad teammate after seeing his impact already with the Sixers. 

Kanell and Bell react to Markelle Fultz receiving a diagnosis that could explain his shooting woes, while dissecting his future with the Sixers and in the league (:30). The guys then discuss Danny's NFL Power Rankings (5:30) including a change at the top spot and a notable omission. Next, the guys welcome Matt Norlander to break down college hoops with a focus on top freshmen, Michigan and Furman (12:45). Danny and Raja analyze Alabama's revolving door of offensive coordinators and Urban Meyer's potential coaching future. Then it's NBA talk with a look at Luka Doncic, the struggling Spurs and Klay Thompson's comments on the Cavaliers (26:35). Hana let's us know what's socially relevant in sports (35:00), and finally, Leftovers!

Kanell and Bell react to Markelle Fultz receiving a diagnosis that could explain his shooting woes, while dissecting his future with the Sixers and in the league (:30). The guys then discuss Danny's NFL Power Rankings (5:30) including a change at the top spot and a notable omission. Next, the guys welcome Matt Norlander to break down college hoops with a focus on top freshmen, Michigan and Furman (12:45). Danny and Raja analyze Alabama's revolving door of offensive coordinators and Urban Meyer's potential coaching future. Then it's NBA talk with a look at Luka Doncic, the struggling Spurs and Klay Thompson's comments on the Cavaliers (26:35). Hana let's us know what's socially relevant in sports (35:00), and finally, Leftovers!

Kanell and Bell react to news of Urban Meyer stepping down at Ohio State (:30), his motives, legacy and what's next for him and the Buckeyes program. The guys also react to Monday Night Football and the Packers saying Aaron Rodgers won't be involved in their coaching search (10:45). Danny and Raja then take a look at storylines in the NBA (16:50) including Steph Curry/Trae Young comparisons, Warriors' health scares, the Nuggets and Wolves trending up and the Rockets continuing to trend down. Next, a Heisman Trophy preview/breakdown (28:15) with Raja issuing his vote (Danny has an official one, so he can't disclose yet). Hana lets us know what's socially relevant in sports (36:15), before Leftovers (41:35), with a focus on Florida State's offensive coordinator vacancy. 

Kanell and Bell react to news of Urban Meyer stepping down at Ohio State (:30), his motives, legacy and what's next for him and the Buckeyes program. The guys also react to Monday Night Football and the Packers saying Aaron Rodgers won't be involved in their coaching search (10:45). Danny and Raja then take a look at storylines in the NBA (16:50) including Steph Curry/Trae Young comparisons, Warriors' health scares, the Nuggets and Wolves trending up and the Rockets continuing to trend down. Next, a Heisman Trophy preview/breakdown (28:15) with Raja issuing his vote (Danny has an official one, so he can't disclose yet). Hana lets us know what's socially relevant in sports (36:15), before Leftovers (41:35), with a focus on Florida State's offensive coordinator vacancy. 

Kanell and Bell react to news of Mike McCarthy's firing in Green Bay and examine what went wrong for the Packers this season before welcoming in Pete Prisco to break down what's next, plus to analyze Kareem Hunt's release. Barton Simmons joins the podcast to help dissect the college football playoff and if the committee got it right. More NFL talk follows with a focus on the Steelers' blown lead and potential changes coming in the NFC South. Hana let's us know what's socially relevant in sports, before Leftovers, where we chat about Belichick vs. Thielen beef. 

Kanell and Bell react to news of Mike McCarthy's firing in Green Bay and examine what went wrong for the Packers this season before welcoming in Pete Prisco to break down what's next, plus to analyze Kareem Hunt's release. Barton Simmons joins the podcast to help dissect the college football playoff and if the committee got it right. More NFL talk follows with a focus on the Steelers' blown lead and potential changes coming in the NFC South. Hana let's us know what's socially relevant in sports, before Leftovers, where we chat about Belichick vs. Thielen beef. 

Raja Bell and guest host Casey Keirnan breakdown the Cowboys surprising and impressive victory over the Saints on Thursday Night Football and evaluate if Dallas is a contender in the NFC and if there's any reason to worry about New Orleans. The guys then focus on the NBA and the Raptors win over the Warriors, and dysfunction in both Sacramento and Washington. Barton Simmons joins the podcast to preview conference championships games and their impact on the CFP rankings. Brian Campbell hops on to discuss Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury this weekend, then Dave Richard issues some fantasy football advice. Finally, Leftovers where we talk Denzel and the Lakers!