Blake Griffin was with the Boston Celtics last season but didn’t find a home throughout the 2023-2024 slate, likely prompting his announced retirement today. In his old stomping grounds - the Western Conference - the NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight for the remaining spots in the playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers battle for the right to face the Denver Nuggets in the first round while the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings renew their budding rivalry to keep the season alive for one of them.

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In maybe a bit of in-division gamesmanship, the Philadelphia Eagles have extended receiver Devonta Smith, putting more pressure on the Dallas Cowboys to get a deal done for CeeDee Lamb or risk further demonstrations of his discontent. This brings to the conversation the high level at which the Eagles are run, maybe even the best in the league. Out in Las Vegas, Davante Adams, one of those responsible for the sharp increase in the position’s salary, has said that he’s committed to the Raiders and the new regime, but Calvin wonders if the former Packer even had a choice. The NFL Draft is just weeks away and the invitations have already been extended, but Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr., and JJ McCarthy aren’t on the guest list.

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Turning toward the backyard in Hour 2, local fans are curious where the San Antonio Spurs go from here after finishing with the fifth-worst record. The offseason will set the tone for the franchise moving forward, and some real talent needs added. Also this weekend, The Masters was top of mind, where Scottie Scheffler won another green jacket in Augusta while Tiger Woods fell apart on Sunday. Working into the NFL, players are reporting to their team’s voluntary offseason workouts, but CeeDee Lamb was a no-show in Dallas today.

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As the NBA regular season came to an end this weekend, establishing the 2024 NBA Playoffs bracket, as well as the Play-In Tournament. The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t put in the effort and now face the Indiana Pacers in the postseason. In the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers worked their way to the 8th seed, needing just one more win to make the playoffs. Caught in the moment, Anthony Davis is receiving praise for his healthy season, and Calvin isn’t buying it.

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Sean Payton doesn’t appear to have a clear solution at the quarterback position in Dove Valley, and everyone is quick to provide their thoughts on the matter. A notion gathering momentum is that the Denver Broncos will trade up to #3 with the New England Patriots and grab JJ McCarthy, if not another QB. One possible solution is Cam Newton as well, who believes that he’s still a viable option at 32 years old. He was on a podcast recently speaking on the Atlanta Falcons giving Kirk Cousins a ton of guaranteed money, coming off of a torn Achilles and now in a city with a major Black population. In the final two minutes of the week, Calvin is curious why Saturday’s UFC 300 is getting a ton of hype.

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Brett Favre famously refused to commit to retirement, and Tom Brady has a bit of that in his system as well. Speaking on a podcast, TB12 hinted at his interest in playing again but is curious if the NFL will let him if he goes through with becoming a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Staying with the league, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce have both officially graduated from the University of Cincinnati and took the chance to walk the stage at commencement. The Masters will conclude this weekend, and Tiger Woods will be part of the action for at least Saturday after making the cut for a record 24th consecutive time.

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Yesterday’s news on the passing of O.J. Simpson brought the discourse of the “Case of the 20th Century” into the 21st Century. Some parties got criticized for their remarks, while some - namely the Buffalo Bills and USC’s football program - elected not to comment. After what the Hall of Famer did for both entities, Calvin’s left scratching his head on why they said nothing. There are just two days of games left in the 2024 NBA regular season, and yet 17 playoff seeds still need to be determined. The guys look at the upcoming slate and what it can mean for some key teams.

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In the final hour, the day’s trend of legal issues continues, even in the NFL. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Rashee Rice after his involvement in the high-speed accident in Dallas that caused an accident and subsequent injuries. Today The Masters got started, though a little late, and Tiger Woods is walking the course. Finishing with more “bad behavior” in the NBA, former player Ben McLemore is facing sex charges for an incident involving a woman back in 2021 when he was with the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Don’t hold your breath, but the Dallas Mavericks are starting to look like a complete team. With a strong defensive effort over the Miami Heat, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving helped lift the team to a fifth consecutive win. Also in the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets won a head-to-head battle with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the top spot in the conference, with a light schedule ahead of them. In the MLB, former Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara is reportedly going to plead guilty to the federal charges against him.

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Though the separation of John Calipari and the University of Kentucky is already old news, it took a minute for Arkansas to make his hire official. Now that the head seat on the bench is open, the athletic department at Kentucky is looking for a replacement, but nobody appears to want the job. For 50 years, O.J. Simpson has been a major celebrity - first as a star player at USC and in the NFL, then on the movie screen, and finally as an accused murderer and convicted for armed robbery. His family shared this morning that “The Juice” has passed away, once again creating a division across the country as everyone wrestles with his complicated legacy.

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