Le Batard & Friends Network

The NBA trade deadline delivered chaos, and Oddball is here to break it all down. Amin Elhassan and Izzy Gutierrez react to Jimmy Butler’s shocking trade to the Golden State Warriors and what it means for Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Los Angeles Lakers made a bold move for Mark Williams—was it worth the cost? Plus, the Suns face locker room turmoil, and Luka Doncic in a Lakers jersey sparks reactions. Don’t miss this deep dive into the trades that shook up the NBA landscape.

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Can the Chiefs shut down Jalen Hurts? Should you take the under on Jon Batiste’s national anthem? Jordan and Peter have all the Super Bowl LIX game analysis and prop bets to help you cash in on the big game.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘caved’ as in gave in as in Pat Riley as in Jimmy Butler as in the Miami Heat as in the NBA Trade Deadline. It happened. Pat Riley shipped Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. And Butler reportedly agreed to an extension. Wow. (16:00) The Lakers got a big man. Mark Williams from the Hornets. Great big, oft injured. (20:00) Pete Alonso is back with the Mets. It happened. But not for the deal he wanted. Scott Boras didn’t get it done. (33:08) Review: Grand Canyon. (36:23) What is going on with the Rays in St. Petersburg? Are they leaving? Are they staying? Who’s to know! (43:30) NPPOD. (46:16) The NFLPA is mad at the NFL. The NFL says an 18-game season is coming. The NFLPA says it is not. Who wins this battle?

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Stugotz and Billy are joined by Lucy, Funny Marco, Raheem Moestart, Braxton Berrios, Chris Simms, Annie Agar, Rachaad White, Eric Dickerson and Sean Stellato while set up on radio row in New Orleans for the Super Bowl.

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Luka Dončić is just the latest athlete to be deemed too expensive by their employer. But Major League Baseball has a special solution to this problem that is at once top-secret, excruciating and embarrassing. Because when a player and his team disagree on the new salary he deserves, baseball puts them before a tribunal of judges... and lets them argue over how much that player sucks... in front of that player. All-Star second baseman Dan Uggla and journeyman outfielder Cody Ross re-confront David Samson, the former Florida Marlins president who stood between them and their millions. And they have a lesson for every athlete who dares to enter The Room.

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The NBA trade deadline is in 24 hours, and the rumor mill is out of control. Amin and Izzy explain why the Heat and Suns would be better off cutting out the middlemen in a superstar swap of Kevin Durant for Jimmy Butler (sorry Warriors). Also, what did the internet get wrong about the Caleb Martin for Quentin Grimes trade? Do Lakers fans owe Drew Eubanks a thank you for Luka Doncic? And where did Rob Pelinka get that jacket? Plus a new edition of Prop-a-Slot where you find out why the Bucks want Kyle Kuzma, and what that means for the Wiz Kids.

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Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes joins the show to break down the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers and share exclusive insights. He explains why he believes the Mavericks made the move and the potential ripple effects across the league. Haynes also reveals that the Spurs initially targeted Trae Young before acquiring De'Aaron Fox and responds to Amin's theory about the mysterious team the Mavericks reportedly approached before the Lakers. Plus, thoughts on LeBron's future in LA, Anthony Davis waiving his trade kicker, and what's next for Jimmy Butler.

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Stugotz and Billy are living it up on Radio row in New Orleans. Guests include Warrick Dunn, Matthew Berry, Taylor Rooks, Jermaine Johnson, Quincy Williams, Will Shields, Ed McCaffery, Cam Jordan and the Old Spice guy.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘high road’ as in Luka Doncic as in the Mavericks as in the Lakers as in Nico Harrison as in Rob Pelinka. He was introduced by the Lakers yesterday and he did not look happy. (10:40) Are the Mavericks giving refunds to season ticket holders? The team wouldn’t confirm, but fans say it is happening. (19:20) The referees union of the NFL has come out against claims the refs favor the Chiefs. This is not what the NFL needs this week. More drama before the Super Bowl. (26:20) Pat Riley owns the trademark for 3-peat. And now the NFL have struck a deal to use it. (33:30) Review: Norman’s Rare Guitars. (35:30) The NBA Trade Deadline is looming. What will happen with Jimmy Butler? What will happen with Kevin Durant? What will the Lakers do? What will anyone do!? (42:09) NPPOD. (45:03) Who is going to buy the Boston Celtics? Jeffrey Laurie, owner of the Eagles, says it won’t be him.

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Ah, Radio row time. Stugotz has arrived in New Orleans and talks with the Golics about what makes New Orleans a good Super Bowl town. The Bear Chris Fallica joins the show to talk about his favorite bets for the Super Bowl this year as well as go through some of the bad beats in Super Bowl history. Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice stops by the set to talk about how Spags has been able to do so well with as DC of the Chiefs. Saints' linebacker Demario Davis stops by to talk about his team being the host city for the Super Bowl.

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