On this episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, the focus shifts to the hardwood as Donovan Mitchell puts on a historic performance. Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 second-half points, fueling a massive 24-0 run to help the Cleveland Cavaliers even their series against the Detroit Pistons.

The show dives into the "Biggest Losers," questioning the Philadelphia 76ers' current state and dissecting Lane Kiffin’s controversial comments regarding diversity and recruitment at Ole Miss versus LSU. Speaking of the gridiron, Dabo Swinney gets candid about Clemson "grossly underachieving" last season, while Notre Dame looks for revenge against Miami.

Plus, a tease of the LeBron James future—could the King be nearing an exit? Don't miss "Idiot of the Day" and a deep dive into the NHL playoffs with Nick Zararis.

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In today’s episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, Drake breaks down a wild NBA Draft Lottery that saw the Washington Wizards secure the first overall pick. In a twist of irony, the Utah Jazz moved up to second despite a recent league fine for "conduct detrimental to the league," while the Grizzlies and Bulls rounded out the top four. The debate now ignites over the top spot: the prolific scoring freshman AJ Dybantsa or the high-upside Darryn Peterson.

The momentum continues with an NBA Weekend Recap, highlighting the New York Knicks' historic sweep of the 76ers. Led by Jalen Brunson and a record-shattering 3-point barrage, the Knicks are headed to the East finals under Mike Brown. On the ice, the Carolina Hurricanes remain perfect, sweeping the Flyers to go 8-0 in the postseason

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On this episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake breaks down the Detroit Pistons' dominant 107-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Led by Cade Cunningham’s 25-point double-double, the top-seeded Pistons secured a 2-0 cushion in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Drake highlights Cleveland’s shooting woes—including a dismal 0-for-11 stretch from deep in the fourth quarter—and James Harden’s struggles.

The show shifts gears to a massive NFL update: Aaron Rodgers is expected to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers, reuniting with Mike McCarthy for the 2026 season. Additionally, the Minnesota Vikings bolstered their roster by signing receiver Jauan Jennings to a $13M deal.

Later, Drake welcomes CBB analyst Matt McCall to discuss the controversial NCAA tournament expansion and greets Chris Meaney for NHL insights. The episode rounds out with the "Idiot of the Day" featuring Rob Manfred and a look at LeBron James' complaints regarding the "worst whistle" in the league.

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On today's episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake breaks down a massive bounce-back night in the NBA playoffs. The spotlight shines on the San Antonio Spurs, who evened their series with Minnesota in a 133-95 shellacking. Drake highlights the dominance of the Wembanyama-Fox duo and Julian Champagnie’s perfect night from deep. Over in the East, the Knicks gutted out a narrow win over the Embiid-less 76ers to take a 2-0 lead, marked by Jalen Brunson’s poise and 25 lead changes.

The episode features expert analysis from Jake Hasan, who brings his signature "Hasan’s Hacks" to the airwaves, followed by Dan Graca of ESPN New York to provide a deep dive into the Knicks' postseason run and MLB insights. Between segments, the show addresses Drake Maye’s defense of Mike Vrabel amid coaching controversies and rounds out with the "Biggest Losers" and "Idiot of the Day."

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Drake Toll breaks down a historic night in the NBA as the top-seeded Detroit Pistons snapped a 12-game postseason losing streak against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 111-101 Game 1 victory. Cade Cunningham (23 pts) and Tobias Harris (20 pts) fueled a Pistons squad that fended off a late Cavs surge led by James Harden. The win is a milestone for a Detroit franchise that went from a 28-game losing streak two years ago to the East's best record.

The show shifts gears to the NFL, covering the legal vindication of Stefon Diggs, who was found not guilty of assault charges involving his personal chef. Toll also explores a potential earthquake in college football: the AFCA’s endorsement of a 24-team playoff and the elimination of conference title games. From NHL dominance to "Biggest Losers," Drake delivers a high-energy mix of hard-hitting news and fan interaction.

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In this episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, Drake breaks down a high-stakes slate of NBA playoff action and major MLB shakeups. The show centers on the Minnesota Timberwolves' gutsy Game 1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, fueled by a "Wolverine-esque" return from Anthony Edwards. Despite a severe bone bruise, Edwards defied medical timelines to provide the spark needed to topple the 62-win Spurs.

The hardwood drama continues with a look at the Orlando Magic, where front-office frustration led to the firing of Jamahl Mosley following a monumental collapse against the Pistons. Transitioning to the diamond, Drake discusses the devastating blow to the Detroit Tigers as ace Tarik Skubal heads for elbow surgery.

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In this high-stakes episode of The Drake Toll Show, the spotlight shines on a historic night in the NBA playoffs. The New York Knicks delivered a masterclass in Atlanta, crushing the Hawks 140-89 to clinch their spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals. We break down Mike Brown’s tactical shift that turned Karl-Anthony Towns into a facilitator and allowed OG Anunoby to explode offensively. Despite the lopsided score, a second-quarter ejection involving Mitchell Robinson proved that tensions remain high even in a blowout.

The action continues with the Philadelphia 76ers forcing a Game 7 against the Celtics behind a vintage performance from Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. We also look out West, where Jaden McDaniels and the Timberwolves officially ousted the Nuggets. Rounding out the hour, we dive into the "Biggest Losers of the Day" and look ahead to the rest of MLB season with handicapper Adam Trigger. PJ Glasser also stops by to give his favorite NBA and NHL bets.

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In this high-stakes episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, Drake Toll breaks down a Wednesday night defined by "win or go home" heroics. The spotlight shines on Cade Cunningham, who willed the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 116-109 Game 5 victory over the Magic. Cunningham’s franchise playoff-record 45 points narrowly eclipsed a matching 45-point effort from Orlando’s Paolo Banchero, keeping Detroit’s season alive.

The intensity shifted to the ice as Cam York sent the Philadelphia Flyers into the second round with a dramatic OT winner to eliminate the Penguins. Meanwhile, the NFL segment buzzed with veteran quarterback drama: Steelers owner Art Rooney II addressed the "unlikely" possibility of Aaron Rodgers departing, while the Jets explored a reunion by hosting Russell Wilson for a backup role—a move surprisingly championed by starter Geno Smith.

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In this high-stakes edition of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, Drake breaks down a night of postseason survival and shocking front-office shakeups. The show kicks off with Joel Embiid’s dominant 33-point performance to lead the 76ers past the Celtics in Game 5, keeping Philly’s season alive.

The headlines shift quickly to the NFL, where the Steelers made a rare procedural move by placing a UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers, while the Ravens took a flyer on undrafted Heisman finalist Diego Pavia.

Major news also rocked the MLB and NCAA: the Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after a disastrous 9-19 start—failing to land Alex Cora before naming Don Mattingly interim skipper—and the NCAA moved toward expanding the basketball tournaments to 76 teams. Drake wraps the hour with "Biggest Losers," "Idiot of the Day," and a deep dive into the betting board with Noops Christenson.

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In this high-stakes episode of The Drake Toll Show, the spotlight falls on the Detroit Pistons, who find themselves on the verge of a historic collapse. Despite a dominant 60-win regular season, the East's top seed trails the Orlando Magic 3-1 following a grueling 94-88 Game 4 loss. We break down the "dagger" from Desmond Bane and the turnover-prone play of Cade Cunningham that has Detroit facing a must-win Game 5.

The ice heats up as we cover the Pittsburgh Penguins, who fended off elimination against the Flyers behind veteran leadership from Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang. However, the show takes a somber turn during "Obituaries" and "The Quickie," specifically addressing the shocking news out of Lubbock: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is entering residential treatment for gambling addiction.

Joining the program to provide expert puck-drop analysis is Nick Zararis, founder of The Theory of Hockey and host for Locked on Oilers. Zararis dives deep into the Penguins' resilience and whether the Flyers' young core can close out a series against a roster full of Hall of Famers.

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