In Hour One of Off the Bench, we take a look at the Sunday NFL slate and break down some of the biggest matchups around the league. Plus, with LSU set to take on Kentucky tomorrow, we discuss the weather forecast in Lexington and how the conditions could impact the Tigers and Wildcats.

The Toronto Raptors absolutely have the juice to earn the top seed in the Eastern Conference this season. In Episode 2203, Sean Woodley fields mailbag questions about the Raptors from you, the listeners! Off the top, Sean is asked to wax poetic about his hottest preseason take about the Raptors, which is probably that Toronto absolutely has a path to being the one seed in the loaded Eastern Conference this season. Next, Sean talks about the basketball things he's thankful for, including Kawhi

THE KNICKS HAVE DROPPED ANOTHER PRESEASON AGAIN! I WISH THE KNICKS WERE ABLE TO GET THE W BUT IT'S ALL ABOUT HOW THE TEAM PLAYS TOGETHER! And we saw this Knicks team maintain the team chemistry that led them to win a championship. Josh Hart was in regular season form for NY, doing a little bit of everything for the champs. Landry Shamet went off from 3 and looked like he never left. Andre Drummond is proving many people wrong and the Knicks right with his level of play. This team still needs to fix

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It's a massive weekend in Wisconsin sports, and Jen, Gabe and Chewy have one question: If you could guarantee one victory, would you choose the Packers over the Bears or the Brewers over the Dodgers? Jen believes the Brewers are good enough to win without any help, while Gabe is willing to sacrifice the Packers if it means getting Milwaukee one step closer to the World Series. The crew debates whether the Brewers' improved pitching, deeper lineup and postseason experience make this team different

Jen, Gabe and Chewy are feeling the Brewers fever sweeping across Wisconsin as Milwaukee prepares for its NLCS showdown with the Dodgers! From Brewers flags flying off fire trucks to Halloween decorations showing team pride, the crew discusses how the entire state has rallied behind this postseason run. Has the Brewers' success officially pushed the struggling Packers into the background, even with a rivalry matchup against the Bears on the schedule? Plus, ESPN Wisconsin owner Craig Karmazin joins

Utah Jazz scramble to solve their center dilemma as the market for big men dries up. Can Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jackson Hayes shoulder the load, or will foul trouble and fatigue derail the “win now” mindset? David Locke explores trade possibilities for names like Jarrett Allen and Daniel Gafford, breaks down why Jusuf Nurkic’s injury complicates everything, and questions whether Lauri Markkanen might need to step up at center.Key highlights include concern over rookie Darryn Peterson’s athleticism,

Jason answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics including whether LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers can flip the switch defensively in the NBA playoffs, whether Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets young core need to be broken up, how well can Kyrie Irving manage the Dallas Mavericks offense alongside Cooper Flagg, the best types of defenders for New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, how Dylan Harper fits into the San Antonio Spurs rotation alongside Victor Wembanyama, and more. Join

BRobb and Jay discuss a promising preseason opener for the Celtics with takeaways on Devin Carter, the Celtics wings, Dillon Mitchell and much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Marks joins NBA Report to break down the Knicks' salary cap crisis and the biggest storylines around the NBA! ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks sits down with CP The Fanchise to discuss Karl-Anthony Towns' contract extension, the NBA's second apron restrictions and the future of the New York Knicks' championship core. Bobby explains how Jalen Brunson's upcoming contract could impact New York's ability to retain Towns, Josh Hart and Miles McBride, and offers his own solution to t...

Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger continue their journey through 30 Teams In 24 Days by examining whether the Cleveland Cavaliers have what it takes to overcome their postseason shortcomings and emerge as a legitimate championship contender in the Eastern Conference.The guys discuss the expectations surrounding Donovan Mitchell, what the next step could look like for Evan Mobley and whether James Harden can help Cleveland finally get over the hump. They also examine the arrival of Peyton Watson

Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia are back on the Palace of Pistons Podcast, part of the Bleav Podcast Network, to break down the biggest takeaways from the Detroit Pistons’ first preseason game!The guys discuss why Ausar Thompson looks poised for a breakout season after his impressive preseason performance, how Detroit’s offseason additions have created more lineup versatility, and which Piston could be at risk of falling out of the rotation based on his first preseason showing. Plus, Aaron and

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The Memphis Grizzlies are on the road against the Chicago Bulls. In this episode, host Damichael Cole proposes a potential preseason lineup change, Cam Boozer's three-position impact and previews the game against the Bulls.Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel Rewards Club. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job

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Dan is joined by Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) who covers the Detroit Pistons and NBA at large on Substack to break down the—YOU GUESSED IT—2026-27 Detroit Pistons. Keep up with all of Laz’s work here: https://lazjackson.substack.com/subscribe. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:36 - Takeaways from last season5:43 - The offseason approach8:26 - Jalen Duren’s return and continued development23:36 - The Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson fit26:41 - Ausar Thompson’s on-ball usage31:27 - Ausar-plus-shooting

The Lakers return home to the Crypt for their first game of the preseason in the friendly confines of Los Angeles, with a rematch scheduled against the Sacramento Kings. And despite more players being held out of the lineup, the home cooking was good in the first half as the Lakers built up a double-digit lead. Even a cooling off in the fourth quarter wasn't enough to prevent the Lakers from scoring a 114-110 preseason victory. Check in with the LFB crew as we go over what we liked (and

The Lakers still are waiting for the preseason debut of Walker Kessler, who sat out a third game with an injured finger. (FWIW, he in a halftime interview said it was fine, they're just being really, really cautious.)As for the guys who did play?Luka made it to the line nine times, and while he wasn't exactly hyper-efficient from the floor (6-16) he was playing with palpable joy and is very clearly ready to go. Austin Reaves made his preseason debut, and lived in the paint, piling up eight assists

The Lakers took down the Kings in preseason play that saw the return of Austin Reaves but concerns continue to grow with multiple players out of action. Even so, we saw some promising things from the Lakers....Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UNC Tar Heels face a pivotal midseason test: Can they rally after two straight losses and keep bowl hopes alive? Hosts Isaac Schade and Anthony Pagnotta assess whether Bill Belichick’s squad is closer to postseason eligibility than fans believed. They spotlight emerging talents like Ben Hall, Jelani Thurman, and Jordan Shipp while scrutinizing the impact of injuries on both the defensive line and secondary. The crew also questions if Billy Edwards can exploit Pitt’s vulnerable pass defense and if