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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NBA gambling, the Chargers vs Vikings game last night and more. 

Both Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, are currently at the center of federal investigations into alleged sports-betting activities. Billups was arrested in what sources describe as a related but separate FBI investigation into illegal gambling activities. What is going on? What will happen? Who else is involved?

Last night in the NFL, the Los Angeles Chargers dominated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 in their Week 8 matchup last night on Thursday Night Football. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert led the way, completing 18 of 25 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns. Los Angeles also controlled the ground game, racking up 207 rushing yards compared to Minnesota’s 34. The Vikings struggled offensively throughout the night, managing only 164 total yards and averaging just 3.5 yards per play.

The Chargers victory improved Los Angeles’s record to 4-3, while Minnesota fell to 3-4. The Vikings had both Sam darnold and Daniel Jones as quarterbacks on their QB depth chart last season. And now, both Jones and Darnold are thriving as their Vikings have seemingly hit a rough patch? Did the Vikings make a mistake? Can JJ McCarthy "save " the Vikings?

Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss the recent arrests of Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, what these cases mean for the league’s integrity, and how the rise of sports betting is reshaping professional basketball’s relationship with fans, players, and the law.

Both Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, are currently at the center of federal investigations into alleged sports-betting activities. The investigation reportedly stems from suspicious betting patterns tied to a March 23, 2023 game between the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans, when Rozier was still with Charlotte. Rozier has not been formally charged, and details about the allegations remain limited.

Meanwhile, Chauncey Billups was also arrested in what sources describe as a related but separate FBI investigation into illegal gambling activities. Early reports indicate that the allegations may not directly involve games he coached, but rather broader illegal betting operations. Both situations come amid growing scrutiny of gambling in professional sports following the lifetime ban of Jontay Porter earlier in the year for betting-related violations. What is going on? What will happen?

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman.

Dr. Stroman poses a question: If you were to watch one sport for the rest of your life, what sport would it be?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie.

CL and GameDay join the Sports Shop to discuss ACC Football and ACC Basketball.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if they believe in the Knicks.

The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 last night to open their season. Last season, the Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. New York hired their coach Tom Thibodeau and hired Mike Brown as his replacement. Do you believe in the Knicks this season?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this week’s edition of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’.

The ninth week of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’ is here! What 5 athletes are featured today?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mavs vs Spurs.

Cooper Flagg made his NBA debut for the Mavericks last night. The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Dallas Mavericks 125-92 last night. Victor Wembanayama was impressive, scoring 40 points and adding 15 rebounds in just 30 minutes. Flagg got the start at point gaurd and scored 10 points and added 10 rebounds in the blowout loss. Flagg played 32 minutes and shot 4-13 in the game. How good is Victor Wembanayama? Will Cooper Flagg be okay? Should we be worried about the Mavericks? Will the Spurs make some noise this season? How about those Charlotte Hornets?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Chucky Brown.

Chuck Brown joins the Sports Shop to discuss his new role as the color analyst for NC State men’s basketball broadcasts on the Wolfpack Sports Network this coming season. Chucky shares his thoughts on Will Wade, NC State's basketball roster and the NBA season.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel and more.

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 100 yards and 3 interceptions on Sunday in a 31-6 loss against the now 2-5 Cleveland Browns. Tua hasn’t been playing well this season as the Dolphins are now 1-6. What did Mike McDaniel say about Tua? Who is the problem: McDaniel, Tua or both?

Many people have been critical of Stephen A. Smith over the years, but especially recently. Is it time for ESPN to move on from First Take?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Adam Silver’s comments about potential changes to the NBA All Star Game.

What format did NBA Commissioner Adam Silver suggest they change the NBA All-Star game to?

Michael Jordan is officially part of NBC Sports' NBA coverage starting with the 2025-26 season. Announced in May 2025, Jordan signed on as a special contributor. This is a role that doesn't involve full-time commentary or studio hosting, but instead includes special appearances, analysis and possibly featured segments during broadcasts. Last night we witnessed Michael Jordan’s first conversation with Mike Tirico in the first edition of MJ: Insights To Excellence. What did Jordan say?