The Rich Eisen Show

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA.

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NHL on TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette tells Rich what it’s been like working alongside Wayne Gretzky on TV, why he’s predicting the Florida Panthers to beat the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final, and reveals how he got his “Biz Nasty” nickname and if he was truly once kicked off Twitter.  

Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman join Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of ‘American Ninja Warrior’ and if the NFL’s Pro Bowl should more resemble ANW, and Akbar walks back (sort of??) his recent tweet where he inaccurately reported that the Titans were trading All-Pro RB Derrick Henry to the Philadelphia Eagles.  

Rich and the guys discuss which team should trade for Titans RB Derrick Henry and who should sign free agent Ezekiel Elliott.

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In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on CJ Stroud, Trey Lance, Kyle Shanahan, Josh McDaniels, Ezekiel Elliott, DeAndre Hopkins, Odell Beckham Jr, the NBA Finals, and Dodgers vs Yankees.

Jaguars Head Coach Doug Pederson tells Rich what he’s expecting out of Trevor Lawrence in 2023 after the QB made huge strides last season, what new WR Calvin Ridley brings to Jacksonville, how he’s preparing for a challenging early-season schedule that includes two games in London, and more. 

Rich and the guys react to a report that Russell Wilson was almost traded the Philadelphia Eagles a year ago, and debate if new 76ers coach Nick Nurse would be better off with or without James Harden. 

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Rich reacts to the Denver Nuggets’ Game 1 win over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals on the back of Nikola Jokic’s historic night, and comments on the latest news on Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant who appears to be looking at a lengthy suspension after his latest social media gun video post.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith tells Rich why Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets might be too much for the Heat to handle in the NBA Finals, what Miami can do (if anything) to steal Game 2 in Denver, his reaction to the Phoenix Suns hiring Frank Vogel and the Detroit Pistons hiring Monty Williams, and reveals that people close to embattled Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant fear his reckless lifestyle might end of with him dead in the next five years.

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Packers 5-time All-Pro OT David Bakhtiari tells Rich why he’s not afraid to admit that Green Bay in “rebuilding” this season after Aaron Rodgers departure to the New York Jets, what we can expect out of new starting QB Jordan Love, why he’s embracing his role as a locker room OG, and why he doesn’t already have a podcast akin to ‘Bussin’ with the Boys.’

Actor Wood Harris joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Peacock film ‘Shooting Stars’ about LeBron James’ high school team, what it was like making ‘Remember the Titans’ with Denzel Washington, his Avon Barksdale role in ‘The Wire’ alongside the likes of Idris Elba and a young Michael B. Jordan, what he learned from the late Tupac Shakur on their movie ‘Above the Rim,’ and why Denver Nuggets C Nikola Jokic might be the most unique player in NBA history.

Rich and the guys react to Raiders HC Josh McDaniels saying he has no anxiety about the Raiders QB situation in the wake of Jimmy Garoppolo’s surprising foot surgery.

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Browns WR Elijah Moore tells Rich why Deshaun Watson should have a better season in 2023 than his first year in Cleveland, if he might be playing alongside DeAndre Hopkins soon, what went wrong in New York after a promising start to his NFL career with the Jets, and his goals for the upcoming season.   

Rich and the guys react to a report that free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins would consider returning to the Houston Texans, debate if Rich (New York Jets) or Brockman (New England Patriots) is the bigger cheerleader for their team, make their case for the Miami Dolphins or the Jacksonville Jaguars to win the AFC and reach the Super Bowl next season, and review the effort Mike Del Tufo puts in when he’s working at FOX Sports vs on the show.

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Rich previews Game 1 on the NBA Finals explains why Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo could be the key to an upset of Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets.

Future Hall of Famer Tom Brady and Rich discuss his latest retirement and why he’s unlikely to return to the NFL as a player, his potential part-ownership of the Las Vegas Raiders, Aaron Rodgers’ chances for success with the New York Jets, and why he’s VERY invested in getting Rich’s ever-slower RunRichRun 40-yard dash times down using his TB12 fitness method.

Rich and the guys react to Brady’s Patriots comments, talk Brock Purdy, and what’s at stake in the NBA Finals. 

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The Athletic’s Packers Insider Matt Schneidman tells Rich the details of Aaron Rodgers acrimonious departure from the Packers and if the 4-time NFL MVP will ever be able to mend fences with Green Bay’s front office, why Rodgers feels much more at home with the Jets, and what Packers fans should expect from new starting QB Jordan Love next season.

Actors Jake Johnson and Shameik Moore join Rich in-studio to discuss the upcoming ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ animated film, Jake’s die-hard belief in his beloved Chicago Bears, the beef between Bulls legends Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan, and more.

Rich and the guys react to Bill Belichick’s comments on the NFL’s controversial new kickoff fair catch rule.  

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ESPN’s Brian Windhorst tells Rich why Warriors GM Bob Myers stepped down and if he could possibly be heading to the Clippers, if the Trail Blazers might finally trade Damian Lillard, the chances Kyrie Irving reunites with LeBron James on the Lakers, how the Miami Heat can steal Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, and what it was like eating truffles in Paris with Victor Wembanyama.  

Rich and the guys debate the best landing spots for Dame Lillard should the All-Star guard be traded this summer.

Rich lists his top NFL summer storylines including the 49ers QB competition, DeAndre Hopkins’ landing spot, Jimmy Garoppolo’s left foot, Ezekiel Elliott’s whereabouts, Aaron Rodgers and more. 

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Rich weighs in on the big changes coming for the Golden State Warriors in the wake of GM Bob Myers stepping down.

Rich argues that his all-time worst “Giannis-Tyler Hero trade take” should be cancelled if the Miami Heat beat the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. The guys debate how different the Eastern Conference playoffs might have played out if Bulls F DeMar DeRozan had let his 9-year-old daughter attend Chicago’s deciding game against the Heat after her famous (infamous?) free throw screaming performance.

Rich reacts to the details the emerged in The Athletic about Aaron Rodgers’ messy divorce from the Green Bay Packers.

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