The Rich Eisen Show

The Athletic’s Senior NBA Writer Jon Krawczynski tells guest host Tom Pelissero that the Timberwolves trade with the Charlotte Hornets for LaMelo Ball has been in the works for a long time and how the addition impacts Minnesota’s on-court identity, breaks down which teams are vying to trade with the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown, discusses LeBron James’ uncertain future with the Los Angeles Lakers, and more. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Tom weighs in on WR Brandon Aiyuk’s contentious relationship with the 49ers, Rams QB Matthew Stafford, the QB competitions for the Raiders, Vikings, and Falcons and more. Tom and Brockman engage in a heated debate on how to tell time and read a calendar, and discuss the latest controversy surrounding the way rough play on Caitlin Clark is officiated (not officiated?) in the WNBA.

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National Soccer Hall of Famer DaMarcus Beasley tells guest host Tom Pelissero the risks and rewards of the USMNT sitting some starters vs Turkey, how for the USA team can go in the World Cup with its talented mix of veterans and rising young stars, and reveals why he is NOT a fan of VAR reviews in soccer. Tom weighs in on how long the Rams can expect to have reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford as their starting quarterback, reveals what his expectations are for Los Angeles next season after their blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett, and says if the Cleveland Browns get enough in return for the 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. TJ debates the value of NBA lottery picks vs players drafted in the 2nd half of the first round and later.

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Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to the NBA’s blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves to pair with Anthony Edwards, and break down the chances that Jaylen Brown is dealt from the Celtics or remains in Boston next season. NFL Players Association Executive Director JC Tretter and Tom discuss the union’s most pressing issues including the chances the next CBA includes an 18-game season, pressuring the league to have natural grass in all stadiums, how to handle the Brendan Sorsby situation after his application for a Supplemental Draft was denied in the wake of his NCAA gambling scandal, and more.   

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Stand back- a Storm is coming! This week O'Shea and T.J. catch up with former WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill who braved the elements, literally, as she stood in the rain for No-Contest Wrestling. Jade opened up about her recent wig incident on SmackDown and gave her first public comments on the matter. She also had some words for current Women's United States Champion, Tiffany Stratton who will be her opponent this weekend at "Night of Champions". Cargill will look to add that title to her resume. She also picks her Bar Fight Crew and names her dream WrestleMania opponents.

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Guest host Tom Pelissero recounts a great story about when happened during a 2004 Chiefs-Vikings preseason brawl the summer WWE legend Brock Lesnar tried out for Minnesota, and ranks the top 10 NFL storylines to monitor with the opening of training camps on the horizon.

Tom plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Raiders fan and breaks down the realistic expectations for Las Vegas this season under first-time head coach Klint Kubiak.

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Two-time major championship winner Collin Morikawa and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss the PGA Tour’s new relegation format, his reaction to fans at Shinnecock Hills in New York heckling Wyndham Clark during his US Open win, and more.

Former All-Pro NFL WR Antonio Freeman tells Tom what it feels like to watch his son, Alex, score in the World Cup for the USA, how far the USMNT can go, and more.

Tom and the guys debate of the Milwaukee Bucks should have taken the Boston Celtics offer of Jaylen Brown instead of trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.

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Guest host Tom Pelissero, Brockman and TJ break down how the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade impacted the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and Jaylen Brown’s future in Boston after the Celtics tried to trade him to the Bucks.

ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill and Tom talk NBA Draft including why players have to wear hats of teams that drafted them and not the hat of the team that traded for them, if the Wizards made the right choice taking AJ Dybantsa #1 overall over Darryn Peterson, the Celtics’ next steps with Jaylen Brown, what the Timberwolves must do to take the next step to contend in the West, and more.

Tom breaks down the NFL’s decision to deny Brendan Sorsby’s request to enter a Supplemental Draft in the wake of the Texas Tech’s gambling scandal.

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PGA Tour golfer Wyndham Clark tells guest Host Andrew Siciliano how long he celebrated his 2nd US Open championship, what message he has for golf fans who openly root against him, why the Tour’s upcoming relegation format will be “awesome” for professional golf, and the 2026 outlook for his beloved Denver Broncos.

The Athletic’s James Jackson and Andrew discuss the Miami Heat sending a bevy of picks and players to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the chances of LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers to return to South Beach or the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the chances the Boston Celtics trade Jaylen Brown.

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Guest Host Andrew Siciliano, who wants everyone to know he LOVES the World Cup, offers up his top 5 ways to improve soccer’s biggest tournament.

Raiders QB Kirk Cousins and Andrew discuss his battle with #1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza for Las Vegas’ starting QB job, reveals what he, renowned for his clean-cut ways, does for fun when going out for a night on the town in Sin City, and weighs in on the debate on whether the NFL should have natural grass fields in all of its stadiums.

Andrew and the guys react to the NFL denying controversial Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s request for a Supplemental Draft in the wake of his gambling scandal.

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Guest Host Andrew Siciliano, Brockman and TJ react to the Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat and debate if Milwaukee would have been better off trading the two-time NBA MVP to the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown.

The guys react to the PGA Tour’s bombshell announcement that it will institute relegation from a ‘Championship Series’ to a lower ‘Challenger Series’ starting in 2028.

49ers QB Mac Jones and Andrew discuss his desire to land a starting job in the NFL again, George Kittle’s possible return for Week 1 from his season-ending Achilles injury, and the latest edition of Tight End University.

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