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Today’s word of the day is ‘disrespect’ as in Giannis as in the Bucks as in the Pacers as in Haliburton as in NBA playoffs! What a moment after the Bucks blew a 7-point lead! Bucks eliminated. And then after the game a very heated Giannis was seen arguing with Tyrese Haliburton’s dad? WHAT! (12:00) The Knicks lost to the Pistons in a crucial Game 5 at MSG. Brunson couldn’t hit shots. The Pistons just out hustled them. Now back to Detroit they go. (18:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about MSG Network and if it goes away would that really hurt the Knicks and Rangers? (27:16) What is the future of SNY? The Mets don’t own it. The Wilpon Family does and it could be up for sale! (36:50) Review: Ex-Husbands. (39:22) NPPOD. What is going on with Sandy Alcantara? Is his trade value plummeting? (43:15) What is going on with the Orioles? Everything is bad right now. High expectations and low results. (49:30) What are the Cubs going to offer Kyle Tucker? Well, it looks like whatever he wants!

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Amin is the rootin'est tootin'est sheriff in the Wild West(ern Conference), and today he's questioning Altitude Sports' Katy Winge on the Denver Nuggets' crazy past few weeks. Did Aaron Gordon really get that dunk through the hoop in time? Have the Clippers discovered Nikola Jokic's greatest weakness? How far can the winner of the Nuggets-Clippers series go in the playoffs? All that and more with Katy Winge on the Hot Seat.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Huey lewis’ as in Miami Heat as in Heat Culture as in it’s over as in it’s done. It’s time for Pat Riley to make changes. Erik Spoelstra has to make changes. The Cleveland Cavaliers finished them in a way we’ve never seen before. Embarrassing. (15:00) The Milwaukee Bucks are next up on the chopping block. One game away from being finished by the Pacers. Damian Lillard is done with a ruptured achilles. Giannis is playing out of his mind and it’s not going to be enough. It’s bad. (22:45) The Eagles made their visit to the White House yesterday. President Trump welcomed them with talks of Tush Push and begging the Giants not to get rid of Saquon. (33:50) Review: We Will Dance Again. (39:00) Rob Manfred met with Donald Trump to talk baseball issues. Like visas and Pete Rose? (47:00) NPPOD. (50:50) The Commanders have a stadium deal, but not a done deal.

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The NFL Draft is such a tediously fascinating test of power that it's near impossible to turn off. John Skipper and David Samson help Pablo find the entertainment magic in the gathering — and examine the collusion theory of Shedeur Sanders' fall (especially now that the White House is taking credit for stopping it). Plus: the case for a neutral-site World Series, table integrity, kowtowing, apricity, Sweet on the Road... and OnlyGoys.

Further content:

• Subscribe to Nothing Personal with David Samson

https://www.youtube.com/@NPDS

• Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft fall wasn't a surprise. Teams never saw QB as first-round talent (Jeff Howe)

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6307646/2025/04/25/nfl-draft-shedeur-sanders-fall-not-surprise/

• Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL? (Mike Tollin)https://www.netflix.com/title/70135734

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Tony Catalayud joins Amin for a packed Monday episode of Oddball. The refs stole game 4 from the Pistons and delivered it to the Knicks, but Amin is not mad. Plus, who won the KAT trade? JJ ran LeBron and the Lakers into the ground, and now Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and the rest of the Timberwolves are one game away from eliminating the King. We have no idea where the Hawkeye camera is located, but we do know where the Heat are headed: home! Also, we peer into Milwaukee's dark future after Damian Lillard's injury, and explain why Jimmy returning tonight for the Warriors might not be such a good idea.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘free fall’ as in NFL Draft as in Shedeur Sanders as in prank calls as in collusion as in crazy. Shedeur Sanders was a top QB prospect and he fell to the 5th round. People lost their minds. Experts lost their minds. Analysts lost their minds. Why? Another part of the Sanders story was a prank call he received… from the son of the Falcons defensive coordinator! (18:50) Devin Williams is no longer the Yankees closer. We are one month into the season. Woof. (27:10) A Guardians fan was removed from the stadium on Sunday after horrific comment made to Red Sox LF Jarren Duran. Just awful stuff. (36:50) Review: The Assessment. (39:10) What is the purpose of replay in sports if in the most critical moments you miss things and can’t review? (45:32) NPPOD. (47:05) Tyler Glasnow is hurt again. Before it was cramps and now it’s his shoulder. He joins a long list of Dodgers pitchers that are all hurt. Why is this happening?

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Billy, Mikey A and Andrew Hawkins are live at the Draft Kings Sports and Social in Nashville for the first round of the NFL Draft. The guys react to the big moves and picks in round one of the draft while trying to make "bold" predictions, deal with crowd producers and contain their excitement for each pick.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘tomorrow’ as in NFL Draft as in first round as in Shedeur Sanders as in not selected. That’s right, Shedeur dropped out of the first round. Wow. The Jaguars traded up for Travis Hunter and gave the Browns a massive trade haul. The Browns need to rebuild. (14:00) The Knicks got to escape with the win over the Pistons in Game 3. They take a 2-1 series lead and regain the home-court advantage. (19:20) Another update on the NBA in Europe. The Euroleague is not too thrilled about the NBA trying to step on its European toes. (29:50) Review: North of North. (33:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Padres manager Mike Shildt saying he wants two bags at first base. Hmmm. (42:40) NPPOD.

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Jessica is moving to New York and everyone hates it. Jessica shares some of her experiences over her four years in the Magic City, Roy gives some insight into his hockey training, Mike Fuentes thinks too much Pedro Pascal is happening all at once and Tony wonders if we are still in stone crab season.

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Why were Detectives Benson and Stabler holding hands courtside at the Knicks game? How will these world-famous sisters save the birds in unison? And what's the best pope name? Plus: embracing the bait, diagnosing the kink, Jeopardy! feuds, burses... and twins.

Further content:

• "The greatest news interview of all time. Nothing can prepare you for what happens 20 seconds into this clip."

https://x.com/malonebarry/status/1914426038504886428

• Subscribe to "Casuals with Katie Nolan"

https://www.youtube.com/katienolan

• Listen to "Sorry for Your Loss" by Michael Cruz Kayne

https://www.audible.com/pd/Sorry-for-Your-Loss-Audiobook/B0CGJSXSPF

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