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Doug Gottlieb weighs in on Coach K’s announcement that he will retire at the end of next season and explains why we are seeing a trend among the sport’s longest-tenured coaches finally calling it quits. He talks about another costly injury in the NBA and speaks with Daniel Jeremiah about the futures for Julio Jones and Aaron Rodgers. Plus, he shares his thoughts on Damian Lillard's historic night on Tuesday.

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Doug Gottlieb talks about Celtics GM Danny Ainge stepping down while head coach Brad Stevens moves into a front office role. He explains why the recent era of Celtics basketball was a success despite not winning any championships. FS1 NBA Analyst Eddie House stops by to weigh in on the shuffling within the Celtics’ organization, the Lakers falling to the Suns in a pivotal Game 5 and Damian Lillard’s historic performance on Tuesday night.

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G vent their frustrations following the Phoenix Suns dismantling of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5. The game wasn't even close after the first quarter as the Lakers were down 30 points at halftime. Both guys expected that the Suns would win given that Los Angeles was without Anthony Davis, but neither expected a blowout like this. LeBron James, who many expected would 'turn back the clock' with AD down, turned in such a mediocre performance that it led Jason and Rob G to debate whether or not he still has a case for being the Best Player in the World anymore. Would Kevin Durant have allowed his team to fall behind by 30 in the first half of arguably the biggest game of the year? How about James Harden? Would Kawhi Leonard? Or Giannis? On the flip side, Devin Booker lit up the Lake Show for 18 points in the opening period, and it led to a fascinating conversation between the guys about where he ranks among the top shooting guards in the NBA. After James Harden, a case can definitely be made for Booker being the best at his position. Later, the guys discuss what the long-term plans for the Lakers could be given that LeBron is aging, the role players have regressed and Dennis Schroder is looking for a big payday. Do they need a complete overhaul? How much pressure is on GM Rob Pelinka to maximize LeBron's final years? By the way, shout out to Damian Lillard for dropping a double-nickel in a Game 5 loss for the Portland Trail Blazers. Wish we had more time to give you the proper kudos.

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Doug Gottlieb talks about the Clippers and Lakers heading in opposite directions as of late and explains why the rising amount of fan incidents in NBA arenas has more to do with social media than unruly citizens. FS1 NBA Analyst Ric Bucher stops by to weigh in on Kyrie’s return to Boston and whether or not the Lakers can put away the Suns without Anthony Davis. Doug reacts to Naomi Osaka’s decision to pull out of the French Open after refusing to speak to the media to focus on her mental health. Matt “Money” Smith stops by to discuss the Clippers fighting back from an 0-2 deficit and how the Lakers plan to withstand Anthony Davis’ injury. He speaks with The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman about the Packers’ refusal to trade Aaron Rodgers. Plus, Doug weighs in on a ‘controversial’ bill regarding transgender athletes and explains why the Falcons need to trade Julio Jones this week.

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Doug Gottlieb talks about the Clippers and Lakers heading in opposite directions as of late and explains why the rising amount of fan incidents in NBA arenas has more to do with social media than unruly citizens. FS1 NBA Analyst Ric Bucher stops by to weigh in on Kyrie’s return to Boston and whether or not the Lakers can put away the Suns without Anthony Davis. Plus, Doug shares the teams that have impressed and disappointed him the most this postseason!

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Doug Gottlieb reacts to Naomi Osaka’s decision to pull out of the French Open after refusing to speak to the media to focus on her mental health. Doug is empathetic towards her situation but says she is unfairly placing the blame at the foot of the media. He explains why it should come as no surprise that the Packers are calling Aaron Rodgers’ bluff. Plus, Matt “Money” Smith stops by to discuss the Clippers fighting back from an 0-2 deficit and how the Lakers plan to withstand Anthony Davis’ injury. 

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Doug Gottlieb speaks with The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman about the Packers’ refusal to trade Aaron Rodgers and what fans can expect in the immediate future. He weighs in on a ‘controversial’ bill regarding transgender athletes and explains why the Falcons need to trade Julio Jones this week. 

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Dan Beyer and Aaron Torres, in for Doug Gottlieb, react to the Lakers falling to a 2-2 series tie with the Suns after Anthony Davis goes down with an injury. Sports Attorney Dan Lust joins the guys to break down the assault charges a Celtics fan is facing after harassing Kyrie Irving. Dan tells you why now the best time for the Packers to trade Aaron Rodgers.

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Dan Beyer and Aaron Torres, in for Doug Gottlieb, react to Anthony Davis suffering an injury as the Lakers fall to a 2-2 series tie with the Suns. Pro Football Focus Content Director Austin Gayle joins the guys to discuss Julio Jones' trade value and where the best fit for him is. Plus, in this edition of Game Time, is it a big deal that the Vikings attempted to trade up for Justin Fields?

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Dan Beyer and Aaron Torres, in for Doug Gottlieb, break down how the Nets are already proving their doubters wrong. The guys discuss the controversy Kyrie Irving faced in Boston, and Sports Attorney Dan Lust joins the guys to break down how the assault charges a Celtics fan is facing could shape the interactions between fans and players from here on out. Dan gives the top-3 destinations for NBA free agents. Plus, did the Mavericks throw away their series with the Clippers all because of one coaching decision?

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