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The Sporting Tribune Today episodes

  • Knicks Surge to the Finals, Wemby Under Fire and LeBron Rumors Heat Up

    The full Sporting Tribune Today panel returns to discuss the New York Knicks' dominant playoff run and whether they can challenge the eventual Western Conference champion in the NBA Finals.

    Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, John Browner, Demetrius Beaver, and Mykell Mathieu break down the Knicks' recent success, Jalen Brunson's leadership, and the team's improved defense. The crew also analyzes the Thunder-Spurs series, Victor Wembanyama's inconsistent play, officiating concerns, and what San Antonio must do to force a Game 7.

    Plus, a look at the Vegas Golden Knights' continued success, the future of sports in Las Vegas, NBA expansion discussions, and the latest LeBron James speculation.

    Featured Topics

    • Knicks reach NBA Finals
    • Thunder vs Spurs breakdown
    • Victor Wembanyama analysis
    • NBA officiating controversy
    • Vegas Golden Knights success
    • LeBron James rumors
    • NBA expansion discussion
    • Featuring: Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, John Browner, Demetrius Beaver and Mykell Mathieu.

      Produced by: Grant Mona


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      49 min
    • Spurs-Thunder Game 2 Reaction & Dodgers-Padres Frenzy

      Grant, Josh, Mykell, David and John dive deep into Game 2 of the Spurs vs. Thunder playoff series.

      We analyze the pivotal moments, dissect player performances, and evaluate strategies that shaped the games.

      Plus, we tackle the latest on the Dodgers, their series win against the Padres, and discuss their current form and the challenges they face with key players underperforming.

      Produced by: Grant Mona


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      49 min
    • Cavs Collapse in Game 1, Knicks-Cavs Series Breakdown, Luka Trade = Worst in NBA History? + Jason Kidd Fired

      Arash is joined by the full crew — Grant, Mykell, Beav and John Browner — for a deep dive into Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

      The Cavaliers had a commanding lead and let it slip away in a stunning 30-8 fourth-quarter collapse, handing the Knicks a dramatic overtime victory behind Jalen Brunson. The crew breaks down what went wrong for Cleveland, why Donovan Mitchell and James Harden disappeared when it mattered most, and whether Kenny Atkinson's timeout management cost them the game.

      Then the conversation shifts west — is anyone in the East actually capable of beating the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs? Victor Wembanyama's historic performance in the West has the crew questioning whether this Knicks team, as good as they are, is truly ready for that level.

      In the second segment, the final shoe drops on what many are calling the worst trade in NBA history — the Luka Dončić deal.

      With Nico Harrison already gone and Jason Kidd now fired, the Dallas Mavericks have officially torn everything down.

      The crew debates whether this surpasses the Clippers trading Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to OKC, what it means for Cooper Flagg's future in Dallas, and whether the Lakers can actually build a championship around Luka.

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      49 min
    • Wemby Has Arrived: Spurs-Thunder Game 1 Reaction & Knicks-Cavs Preview

      The Sporting Tribune crew — Arash, Grant, John Browner, and David Bloom — breaks down one of the most electrifying playoff games in recent memory: Spurs vs. Thunder Game 1 in the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama delivered a generational performance (41 pts, 24 reb) in double overtime without De'Aaron Fox, and the crew can't stop talking about it.

      Then, the guys shift to the Eastern Conference Finals — Knicks vs. Cavs — with Grant backing New York in six while John controversially rides with Cleveland. David sits somewhere in the middle, questioning whether either team is a real title threat.

      Plus: Should the Dodgers be worried heading into their series with the Padres? And where does LeBron James go next — the Warriors, the Knicks, Cleveland, or nowhere at all?

      Produced by: Grant Mona


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      48 min
    • Drake Drop Night, LeBron's Game Ball Drama & Clippers/Bulls Draft Decisions

      Arash, Grant, Beav, and newest Sporting Tribune member John Browner — a San Diego sports radio veteran with nearly a decade on the air — come together on a very special Drake drop night for a packed episode of TST Today LIVE, heard on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network.

      • The crew breaks down the NBA Playoffs with the Spurs leading the Timberwolves 3-2 heading into a pivotal Game 6 at Target Center. Is Victor Wembanyama already the most dominant force in the postseason? Can Anthony Edwards and a hobbled Wolves squad force a Game 7? The panel weighs in with strong takes on both sides.
      • Then, the LeBron James game ball story takes center stage. John Browner drops a sharp analysis of why this is a classic Klutch Sports media plant — and why the Lakers have done nothing but cater to LeBron for years, from drafting Bronny James to hiring his podcast co-host JJ Reddick as head coach.
      • The guys also react to the NFL Schedule Release, with the Chargers once again setting the gold standard for creative schedule drop videos. John gives a raw, emotional breakdown of what the Chargers' departure meant to San Diego fans — and why Dean Spanos still hasn't been forgiven.
      • Finally, the conversation shifts to the NBA Draft, with John Browner making a passionate case for why Darius Acuff Jr. is being criminally underrated and why the Clippers should absolutely NOT trade away their fifth overall pick.
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        44 min
      • Pistons & Wolves in Trouble, Clippers Draft Drama & the Dodgers' Break Through

        The TST Today crew breaks down the Lakers' latest roster decisions, dissects the Clippers' pivotal 5th pick choice, recaps the Dodgers, and dives into the World Cup ticket frenzy. Everything LA sports fans need to know — in one episode.

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        43 min
      • Lakers Swept, Clippers Rising, Dodgers Sliding

        Arash, Grant, Beav, and Mykell break down the Lakers' second-round exit at the hands of OKC, what it means for LeBron, Luka, and the offseason ahead.

        Plus, the Clippers land the 5th overall pick in what could be a franchise-defining draft, and the Dodgers hit a rough patch — is it time to worry?

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        40 min
      • Lakers Referee Fallout, Pistons Put Cavs on Notice and Wolves-Spurs Gets Even

        Grant Mona and Arash Markazi are joined by Demetrius Beaver, Mykell Mathieu and Josh Tariff for a lively playoff edition of The Sporting Tribune Today. In segment one, the crew dives into the referee bonanza after the Lakers’ Game 2 loss in Oklahoma City, where Los Angeles fell 125-107 and dropped into a 2-0 hole against the Thunder while frustration over the whistle became one of the biggest stories of the night.

        Then in segment two, the guys go around the rest of the NBA playoff picture, starting with the Pistons taking a stunning 2-0 series lead over the Cavaliers behind another strong close from Cade Cunningham. They also break down the Wolves-Spurs series after San Antonio answered back with a 133-95 Game 2 blowout, turning that matchup into a tense 1-1 fight heading deeper into the round.

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        42 min
      • Lakers Search for Answers After Thunder Blowout, Clippers-Angels Debate and Sparks Playoff Hopes

        Grant Mona is joined by Demetrius Beaver, Mykell Mathieu and Josh Tariff for a lively episode of The Sporting Tribune Today covering a busy stretch across Los Angeles sports and the NBA playoffs. In segment one, the crew breaks down the Lakers’ chances in their second-round series after a rough Game 1 blowout loss to the Thunder, what went wrong, and whether Los Angeles still has a real path to swing the matchup back in its favor.

        Then in segment two, the guys open up the debate over whether the Clippers and Angels belong in the same tier as two Los Angeles teams stuck in frustrating spots, before shifting back to the playoffs with the Wolves-Spurs series tied 1-1 after two very different games. They also look ahead to the Sparks’ playoff chances as the WNBA season begins, making this a packed episode with NBA urgency, Los Angeles sports debate and plenty of early-season perspective.

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        42 min
      • Lakers Lose Game 1, NBA Playoffs Heat Up and Dodgers Search for Ohtani Run Support

        Grant Mona and Arash Markazi are joined by Demetrius Beaver and Timothy Parker for a lively episode of The Sporting Tribune Today after a huge night in the NBA playoffs. In segment one, the crew reacts to the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Thunder in Game 1, how Los Angeles set the tone early, and what Reaves' performance could mean for the rest of the series.

        Then in segment two, the guys go around the rest of the Game 1 matchups, breaking down the biggest takeaways, early overreactions, and which teams already look like they have a real edge. They also dive into the Dodgers’ frustrating trend of not winning Shohei Ohtani starts, what is going wrong in those games, and how much concern there should be as Los Angeles tries to steady itself.

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        42 min

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      Welcome to The Sporting Tribune Today hosted by Arash Markazi, and Grant Mona. Markazi spent over 15 years as a sports columnist at the Los Angeles Times, ESPN and Sports Illustrated. The podcast will…