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In this episode we discuss March Madness, Jaylen Waddle trade to Denver, grading every AFC teams free agency moves and review the 2026 MVP RaceJoin our bracket: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=277&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=883217c0-62c5-4579-bdea-f1823a12d55a&joinKey=69f34212-fa39-3e9c-8a08-10dc106fb3d6Join us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastPolymarket early access is available now https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Was the Rockets KD Trade a Mistake? 4:082.) Rockets Alternate Reality 15:253.) Hoodie Giveaway Reveal 18:384.) March Madness Selections 21:035.) Miami (OH) Near Perfect Season 34:366.) Cameron Boozer’s Potential 38:037.) James Harden Debate 42:148.) Are modern players romanticized? 53:229.) 2026 Guard Prospects 1:10:5210.) Join our March Madness Bracket 1:21:4611.) NBA MVP Selections 1:20:5012.) Luka Doncic MVP Performance 1:34:0613.) Nothing or Something: Luka vs Denver 1:43:5514.) Nothing or Something: Hawks 10 Game Win Streak 1:46:0015.) Ranking East Teams 1:49:5416.) NBA Expansion News 1:57:2517.) Past Expansion Draft Review 2:00:0418.) Phoenix Suns Turnaround 2:06:0419.) Kawhi Leonard Career Year 2:09:1620.) Anthony Edwards Injury 2:12:2721.) Which West team should move East? 2:13:0522.) Will Ant Edwards Stay in Minnesota? 2:15:0423.) Jaylen Waddle Broncos Trade 2:23:5624.) Broncos Top 2 AFC WR Core 2:30:0025.) Dolphins Cap Situation 2:35:4726.) Grading AFC Teams FA Moves 2:40:0027.) How Many Teams Can Kimani Vidal Start On? 3:13:32

In this epsiode we discuss Shai Gilgeous Alexanders peak compared to NBA Greats, Bam Adebayo's 83 point performance, Kyler Murray signing with the Vikings, the Maxx Crosby trade to Baltimore being rescinded and more from 2026 NFL Free Agency.Join us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastPolymarket early access is available now https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=ui TimestampsIntro 00:001. Jaylen Brown MVP Discourse 2:512. SGA's Peak vs All Time Greats 12:033. Should Harden have multiple MVPs? 15:184. Harden vs Russ MVP Season 24:215. Shai versus NBA Greats (continued) 29:506. James Harden 34:407. Kevin Garnett 37:378. Kevin Durant 38:479. Steph Curry 41:3410. OKC Supporting Cast 45:5011. SGA Versus Recap 54:5012. Bam Adebayo 83 Point Game Reaction 56:2713. Lu Dort Debate 1:09:1914. Kon vs Flagg: Rookie of the Year 1:19:1115. Can Lamelo make another leap? 1:27:4816. More regrettable trade: SGA or Luka? 1:30:1117. Darius Garland Clippers first look 1:38:2618. Can these West teams win a title? 1:45:1519. Phoenix Suns Turnaround 1:49:0320. Can these West teams win a title (continued) 1:52:5821. Can these East teams win a title? 1:53:5222. Where Does Lebron currently rank? 2:03:2023. Early March Madness Preview 2:14:0324. Kyler Murray to Minnesota 2:23:2625. Maxx Crosby Trade Rescinded 2:37:4826. NFL Free Agency Winners 2:46:58

In this episode, we recap every move from Day 1 of NFL Free Agency, the Ravens acquiring Maxx Crosby, Jayson Tatum making his early return and more.Join us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastPolymarket early access is available now https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001. Falcons Sign Tua Tagovailoa 05:562. Are the Celtics the best in the East with Tatum back? 20:013. AFC East Recap 30:494. Buffalo Bills 30:525. Dolphins Sign Malik Willis 35:276. New York Jets 42:047. Chiefs Sign Kenneth Walker 50:038. Chiefs Offseason Outlook 57:009. Las Vegas Raiders 1:02:1710. Los Angeles Chargers 1:09:4211. Denver Broncos 1:14:5412. Cleveland Browns 1:24:2013. Maxx Crosby Ravens trade 1:26:5414. WYR: Ravens Offense 1:36:2515. Pittsburgh Steelers 1:42:1416. Titans Spending Spree 1:47:1217. Houston Texans 1:52:4718. Jaguars FA Losses 1:56:3619. Indianapolis Colts 2:00:5920. New York Giants 2:05:5721. Washington Commanders 2:10:4122. Dallas Cowboys 2:16:2223. Philadelphia Eagles 2:22:2124. 49ers Sign Mike Evans 2:26:0025. Seattle Seahawks 2:30:5226. Arizona Cardinals 2:35:4227. Rams Massive Offseason 2:38:0528. Chicago Bears 2:46:3829. Packers FA Losses 2:42:0030. Minnesota Vikings 2:49:4531. Detroit Lions 2:51:1632. Atlanta Falcons 2:53:1733. New Orleans Saints 2:56:5834. Carolina Panthers 3:02:0335. Tampa Bay Bucs 3:06:2836. Rapid Fire AFC Grades 3:11:2837. Rapid Fire NFC Grades 3:17:07

In this episode we preview the 2026 NFL Draft, discuss Shai Gilgeous Alexander's MVP odds, the Nuggets recent losses to the Thunder and Timberwolves, NBA Coach of the Year and more Join us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastPolymarket early access is available nowL https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=ui⏰ Timestamps ⏰Intro 00:001. Merch giveaway and Patreon content 00:302. Is SGA a lock to win MVP? 11:413. Does Philly Regret Trading Jared McCain? 22:554. Are we worried about the Nuggets? 31:105. MPJ-Cam Johnson Trade 43:336. Our favorite Sushi spot 01:07:347. Knicks Dominant Spurs Win 01:11:288. Does Wemby's offense hold him back from BITW? 01:27:519. De’Aaron Fox's slump 01:31:3810. Is Kawhi Leonard Top 3? 01:42:0011. Harden’s Forgotten Playoff Moments 01:45:2512. Lebron's early carry jobs with the Cavs 01:50:4313. 2008 Celtics revisited 01:57:5714. JJ Redick & Luka heated exchange 02:05:0015. Coach of the Year: Mazzulla or Bickerstaff? 02:09:5516. What’s the ceiling of the Hornets? 02:20:3017. Top 10 NFL Mock Draft 02:36:2818. Raiders 02:37:4019. Jets 02:39:0820. Cardinals QB Plans 02:42:4021. Cardinals 02:44:0022. Titans 02:46:1923. Giants 02:51:0524. Browns 02:53:0325. Commanders 02:53:3726. Saints 02:59:5827. Chiefs 02:56:55 28. Bengals 02:59:5929. Mock Draft Recap 03:01:1830. Cold therapy 03:01:5531. Texans trades reaction 03:04:50

In this episode we discuss whether the San Antonio Spurs are ready to make a Finals run, Cade Cunningham's MVP Odds, rank 2025 QB Seasons, predict potential landing spots for NFL Stars and more.Join us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastPolymarket early access is available nowL https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001. NFL Combine Takeaways 15:002. T’Vondre Sweat Jermaine Johnson Trade 15:413. Jets Offseason Outlook 17:004. Are the Spurs ready for a finals run? 23:44 5. Can Cade Cunningham win MVP? 45:226. What’s Wrong with the Lakers? 1:13:507. Luka’s Shot Diet 1:21:008. JJ Redick: Lebron of NBA Podcasting? 1:36:009. Cavaliers Panic Meter 1:38:1810. Jonathan Kuminga Hawks debut 1:46:3511. Warriors Lackluster Player Development 1:48:0012. What are the Knicks Missing? 1:52:1313. Mike Brown Early Returns 1:56:5814. Jalen Brunson: Last of a Dying Breed? 2:05:1915. Under the radar NBA stories 2:11:0016. Toronto Raptors 2:12:4917. Thompson Twins Development 2:14:0018. Ty Jerome 2:16:3619. Zion Williamson 2:17:2620. Will these NFL stars get traded? 2:20:3621. Jaylen Waddle & DJ Moore 2:23:0022. Trent Mcduffie Landing Spots 2:32:15 23. AFC QB Tier List 2:33:4024. NFC QB Tier List 2:46:2725. Jared Goff is Underrated 2:54:3025. Purdy - Aiyuk Debate Revisited 2:56:50

In this episode we break down the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft, grade every NFL team's season and discuss whether the NBA has a tanking crisis.

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Intro 00:00

1. Riv’s top 10 2026 prospects 15:22
2. Question marks surrounding Darryn Peterson 34:20
3. Better with Wemby: Knueppel or Harper? 42:52
4. Can the Spurs make the finals? 52:00
5. Proposed new rules for tanking 59:54
6. Joel’s solution for tanking 01:09:10
7. Riv tangent 01:11:54
8. Was the draft fixed for Flagg? 01:15:38
9. Riv is a Pistons fan now 01:21:21
10. Pistons embarrass the Knicks 01:25:29
11. How can bad teams get better in the NBA? 01:26:15
12. Pistons-Knicks game tangent 01:32:07
13. Pistons vs Knicks reaction 01:34:16
14. Is Riv ready to go all-in on the Pistons? 01:41:35
15. Superstars always perform at MSG 01:44:19
16. Is LeBron going to retire + Joel story 01:44:54
17. Will Lebron go to Cleveland for his final year? 01:51:23
18. Heated Jaguars debate: Do they get an F grade? 02:03:11
19. Heated Eagles debate: Do they get an F grade? 02:19:45
20. AFC Team Grades 02:28:43
21. Jaguars debate continued 02:42:44
22. NFC Team Grades 02:54:49

In this episode we break down the hottest teams coming out the All Star break, covering NBA All Star Weekend, Kevin Durant's burner allegations, the NFL QB Carousel and more.Polymarket early access is now available: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Kevin Durant Burners Exposed 8:432.) Drew on Charlotte Flair 44:063.) Recapping All-Star Weekend 1:09:394.) Post ASB Breakout Teams 1:23:385.) Are these NBA Players HOF Worthy? 1:34:346.) This Week in the NFL 1:49:147.) QB Carousel Predictions 2:27:18

In this episode we rank every NBA team into tiers, analyze the Cavaliers ceiling with James Harden and dissect Paolo Banchero's recent struggles.

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In this episode we break down Super Bowl 60, Sam Darnold's ranking in the NFL, Drake Mayes struggles, blind ranking recent Super Bowl MVP's and more.Polymarket early access is now available: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001. Super Bowl LX Reaction 8:00 2. Kenneth Walker debate 16:423. Top 10 teams in 2027 SB Odds 28:134. Sam Darnold career trajectory 37:055. Top 10 QB evaluations 1:02:006. Drake Maye’s bad playoff run 1:13:06 7. Blindly ranking Super Bowl MVP’s 1:39:178. Keep 3 Cut 5 All-time QB’s 1:58:29

Pick a Side reveals a major update in this episode, reacts to every major move of the NBA Trade Deadline and previews Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001. Gary Vee Turned Joel back into a Jets fan 1:552. Seahawks Patriots 20:003. Anthony Davis Trade 52:184. Harden Garland trade 1:08:265. Ivica Zubac to Indiana 1:20:006. Porzingis Kuminga trade 1:41:007. Nikola Vučević to Boston 1:46:208. Under the Radar Deadline Moves 1:51:32