Best Kevin Pelton Podcasts (2025)

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Seahawks Offseason Preview with Mike-Shawn Dugar 1:24:51

1h ago1:24:51

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Seahawks beat writer Mike-Shawn Dugar of the Athletic joins us to talk about whether the Seahawks’ 2024 season was a disappointment and what that means in the context of outside expectations, what went wrong with Ryan Grubb and what the … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 449 1:48:44

18m ago1:48:44

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An episode that won’t be canceled with the ball at the one-yard line celebrates that the Mariners have finally transacted and found a replacement in our hearts for Sam Haggerty but laments the role of ownership in Roki Sasaki heading … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 448 1:53:43

5d ago1:53:43

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Our first weekly episode of 2025 is still buzzing over Demond Williams Jr.’s impressive performance in the Sun Bowl. We also lament the Mariners’ continued inactivity, look at a major addition for the Sounders and discuss how UW hoops has … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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2024 Seahawks Year in Review with Ben Baldwin 1:33:22

8d ago1:33:22

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After the Seahawks completed their season with a win Sunday over the Los Angeles Rams, who had already clinched the NFC West, we look back on a 10-7 non-playoff season with the help of Ben Baldwin of RBSDM.com, including what … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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2024 Year in Seattle Sports 1:36:56

13d ago1:36:56

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As we ring in 2025, we look back on the year that was in Seattle sports, one that peaked on New Year’s Day with UW football beating Texas to reach the College Football Playoff. What followed was a tumultuous year … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 447 1:18:46

15d ago1:18:46

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In our final episode of 2024, we say farewell to the Seahawks’ playoff hopes after their hopes of winning a tiebreaker with the Los Angeles Rams were extinguished and preview UW football’s Sun Bowl matchup against a Louisville team dealing … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 446 1:35:28

21d ago1:35:28

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An episode recorded on Festivus has plenty of grievances to air after the Seahawks lost another key home game to the Vikings and UW men’s basketball lost to Seattle U for the first time in more than four decades. But … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 445 1:41:53

29d ago1:41:53

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You need to listen to the return of Mariners hot takes on a quiet offseason (so far), non-takes on a Luis Castillo trade that hasn’t actually happened (and might not), an update on UW football transact via the transfer portal … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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2024 Year in Music 1:37:31

29d ago1:37:31

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Continuing our year-end tradition, we look back on a year where pop music made by women dominated the charts and awards and the importance of past experience to that success, as well as the looming return of hip hop as … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 444 1:45:20

1M ago1:45:20

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After a series of upset wins, are the Seahawks still being underrated headed into a Sunday night matchup against the dangerous Green Bay Packers? Before posing that question, we remember Kraken founding owner David Bonderman, look at a busy Sounders … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 443 1:59:56

2M ago1:59:56

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After a busy weekend in Seattle sports, we’ve got a lot to cover, but we start with breaking news on Jewell Loyd requesting a trade from the Storm and possible destinations. Then we look at the Seahawks’ comeback win over … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 442 1:47:27

2M ago1:47:27

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A Thanksgiving week episode gives thanks for a Seahawks defense that is dominating division foes ahead of Sunday’s matchup with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets and previews the Sounders’ second playoff game in L.A. in as many weeks as well … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 441 50:35

2M ago50:35

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It’s a belated, abbreviated pod this week because Tristan’s power was out more than two and a half days after Tuesday’s wind storm. We focus on previewing the Sounders’ playoff rematch with LAFC and the Seahawks’ NFC West showdown with … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Seahawks Come Back in SF 23:46

2M ago23:46

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For the first time in a long time, we’re bringing you an emergency pod to celebrate the Seahawks rallying with a late TD drive led by Geno Smith to convert a strong defensive performance into their first win over the … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 440 1:43:01

2M ago1:43:01

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Momentum is building for BlueSky and the return of our search for Seattle’s best cookies, but that doesn’t take away our attention on a busy time in Seattle sports. We look at strong recruiting classes for both UW men’s and … Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 439

3M ago

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During a difficult week, we can’t stick to sports but are glad for the community we’ve built, particularly on Discord. We do discuss the Sounders advancing in the MLS Cup playoffs, UW basketball kicking off their seasons, Husky football moving … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 438

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A pre-Halloween episode takes a look at a spooky weekend for Seattle’s football teams and what it means for both going forward. Before that, we consider whether Tristan’s Leo Messi costume required any props and the unusual nature of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 437

3M ago

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We’re back from a two-week hiatus to cover a Super Bowl edition of coach’s corner, Kevin’s trip to Italy and our annual list of NBA players to watch before getting to what’s happened in Seattle sports since we’ve been gone … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 436: Seahawks Lose on MNF

4M ago

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Recording after the Seahawks suffered their first loss of the Mike Macdonald era in Detroit on Monday Night Football, we take encouragement from the offense stepping up while the short-handed defense got lit up. Tristan is also rationalizing a UW … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 435

4M ago

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The Seattle summer sports season ended Tuesday and we contrast the future outlook for the Storm, who were swept by the Aces in the opening round of the playoffs, and the Mariners after their playoff hopes were all but extinguished. … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Joel Embiid Extension, Knicks Center Rotation, and Lakers Coach JJ Redick! 1:29:08

4M ago1:29:08

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Zach is joined by Ian Begley of SNY to discuss Joel Embiid's contract extension and legacy through this point of his career and they discuss the news that Mitchell Robinson is going to miss the start of the season and what the Knicks plan to do at center. Then, new Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick joins the podcast to discuss his whirlwind s…

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Peltoncast No. 434

4M ago

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After Mike Macdonald became the first coach in Seahawks history to start his career 2-0, we’re debating how hyped to get about this season before arguing over what UW’s narrow Apple Cup loss at Lumen Field meant. Plus the M’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Woj Retirement and Reasons to Watch the Bottom Tier Teams in the League 1:34:12

4M ago1:34:12

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Zach reacts to Adrian Wojnarowski leaving ESPN, divides the Eastern conference into tiers, and then brings in Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot to explain why these 8 teams will be worth watching: the Wizards, Hornets, Bulls, Raptors, Jazz, Blazers, Nets, and Pistons. :15- Zach's thoughts on Woj's retirement from media 9:30- Tiering out the east 1…

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Who Can Rise in the Eastern Conference? and Will Jayson Tatum Ever Win an MVP? 1:19:21

4M ago1:19:21

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Zach Lowe and Mo Dakhil discuss the biggest question marks surrounding the Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat and if any of those teams can upset the top four of the Eastern Conference in a playoff series. Also, they debate if Jayson Tatum gets his proper respect as an NBA Superstar. All that and more! 3:30 Which of …

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Peltoncast No. 433

4M ago

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Confidence is running high after a 2-0 weekend for the home football teams, as the Huskies head into the Apple Cup and the Seahawks face another favorable matchup in New England. Plus Salmon Run hot takes (and cold ones on … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Jamal Murray, Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram, and the biggest contract questions heading into NBA season 1:19:43

4M ago1:19:43

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Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks discuss Jamal Murray signing his contract extension with the Denver Nuggets and what that means for the Nuggets title window, the trade rumors surrounding Julius Randle and Brandon Ingram, and which 4th year rookie scale contract extensions they expect to come through. All that and more! :55- Jamal Murray's contract extens…

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Peltoncast No. 432

5M ago

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It’s hard to stay neutral after UW football opened the Jedd Fisch era with an impressive win over an outmatched Weber State squad on Saturday. We preview their matchup with Eastern Michigan and the Seahawks beginning the Mike Macdonald against … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Most Intriguing Teams and Players for 2024-25 Season 1:30:29

4M ago1:30:29

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Zach Lowe is joined by Kevin Pelton to discuss the Olympics and all of the late offseason news from around the league, then they discuss the teams they have the most questions for after this summer, and which players they think are the most intriguing heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season. All that and more! 3:45- Recapping Team USA's nerve racking…

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2024 Seahawks Preview with Ben Baldwin

5M ago

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As the Seahawks prepare to begin the Mike Macdonald era on Sunday, Ben Baldwin of RBSDM.com joins us for our annual season preview, including a look at where we expect the team to rank on offense and defense and our … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 431

5M ago

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The dream of the ’90s is alive in Seattle after the Mariners made Dan Wilson their manager and brought back Edgar Martinez to serve as hitting coach. We also preview UW football season ahead of Saturday’s opener, look at where … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 430

5M ago

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The Peltoncast has done its homework, and it revealed a rough weekend for Seattle sports. Although Seattle might be off the map in terms of political conventions, the Mariners could put themselves back in the mix by taking an unconventional … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 429

5M ago

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The Earl Thomas edition of the podcast is ready to declare it over for the Mariners, and not just in 2024. Plus, after toasting to UW’s strong Olympics, we look at the possibility of the Storm adding Gabby Williams for … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 428

6M ago

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A toast is in order to local Olympians as well as four-time reigning Seafair hydroplane winner J. Michael Kelly. After debating whether there are reasons or just reason for Mariners hope, we look at the Seahawks adding to their offensive … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Peltoncast No. 427

6M ago

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The trade deadline is past and the M’s have strengthened their offense both this season and beyond, offering new hope to win the AL West. We also say farewell to Rashaad Penny, the only running back who mattered, after he … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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M’s Add Before Deadline

6M ago

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Days before the July 30 MLB trade deadline, the Mariners swung a pair of deals late Thursday night and on Friday, adding outfielder Randy Arozarena from Tampa Bay and reliever Yimi Garcia from Toronto to try to salvage their AL … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Lauri Markkanen and Brandon Ingram Trade Rumors, Can the Nuggets return to glory?, and Can the Timberwolves compete for the title? 1:40:49

6M ago1:40:49

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Zach Lowe is joined by Tim MacMahon to discuss the lingering trade rumors surrounding Lauri Markkanen and Brandon Ingram heading into the 2024-25 NBA Season and what they make out of the Phoenix Suns. Then, Adam Mares joins the show to figure out if the Denver Nuggets can find a way back to being a championship level team and finally Jon Krawczynsk…

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Peltoncast No. 426

6M ago

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With the Mariners putting more key starters on the IL than they have wins in their last eight games, we abandon takes, ponder their strategy a week before the deadline and are ready to start thinking about Seahawks training camp. … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Team USA Survives Exhibition Games, Next Season's Wins Over/Under Reactions, and Knicks Talk 1:23:54

6M ago1:23:54

1:23:54

Zach and Fred Katz discuss Team USA winning competitive exhibition games and how they feel about the team heading into the Olympics, then they discuss the most interesting win totals by ESPN Bet and which teams they think will surpass or fail to meet expectations, and if there are any moves left to make for the New York Knicks. All that and more! T…

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What's Going on with the Raptors and Hornets, Banchero vs. Barnes, Bucks Update, and Westbrook to Denver 1:39:43

6M ago1:39:43

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Zach and Seth Partnow discuss what the Raptors and Hornets are up to before weighing in on some offseason winners and losers. Then ESPN's Jamal Collier joins for the latest on the Bucks. Plus, Russell Westbrook is reportedly headed to Denver. Raptors (3:01) Banchero vs. Barnes (24:58) Hornets (32:21) Offseason winners and losers (49:45) Collier (1:…

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Peltoncast No. 425

6M ago

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The Eastside edition of the Peltoncast goes deep on the Seahawks’ Mount Rushmore before getting to various Peltoncast Geography, a Don Henley-inspired midseason M’s hot take, the latest on the streaking Sounders and a look at the Storm heading into … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Brunson's Team Friendly Extension with the Knicks and a WTF Are These Teams Draft 1:24:01

6M ago1:24:01

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Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss Jalen Brunson's extension with the Knicks and whether or not it will be a precedent in the apron era, the Warriors' pursuit of Lauri Markkanen, and a look at a few teams that make you wonder about their direction. Brunson's extension (1:04) Will this be a precedent? (12:34) Where do the Knicks stack up in the Ea…

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Clippers Retrospective, What are the Warriors, Markkanen Teams, and the lurking Grizzlies 1:32:11

6M ago1:32:11

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Zach looks back on the Paul George-Kawhi Leonard era of the Clippers. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to take stock of the Warriors, possible Lauri Markkanen trade teams, and the state of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Kawhi-PG era (1:01) Tim MacMahon (19:21) Team USA latest (20:11) Current state of the Warriors (30:34) Markkanen trades (43:58) Don't sl…

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Peltoncast No. 424

7M ago

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The Ken Griffey Jr. edition features an impromptu discussion of Seattle’s best jersey number and a debate over the Seattle sports Mount Rushmore with our Mom giving her thoughts. Then we resume our search for Seattle’s best cookie at Pike … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Talkin’ Taco Time: Catching Up on TTNW News

7M ago

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More than five months after our last episode, the TTT crew has tons of news to discuss. We start with the shocking news that the iconic Wallingford TTNW is closing before going into menu items new (Gelatiamo) and old (Caesar’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Talkin’ Taco Time: Catching Up on TTNW News

7M ago

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More than five months after our last episode, the TTT crew has tons of news to discuss. We start with the shocking news that the iconic Wallingford TTNW is closing before going into menu items new (Gelatiamo) and old (Caesar’s triumphant limited return!) and getting to concerns about Taco Time’s hot sauce and new app. DOWNLOAD/STREAM TALKIN’ TACO T…

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DeRozan to the Kings, PG on talks with the Clips, the Walls Closing in on the Heat, and an Olympics Preview 1:39:44

7M ago1:39:44

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Zach and ESPN's Chris Herring react to Paul George's comments about his contract negotiations with the Clippers, discuss the Heat losing Caleb Martin to the Sixers, the Kings trading for DeMar DeRozan, and the Bulls' attempt at a rebuild. Then ESPN's Brian Windhorst joins to preview a loaded Olympic field and Team USA's biggest questions. Paul Geor…

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Peltoncast No. 423

7M ago

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Although the Mariners offense has provided few fireworks ahead of July 4, our hot takes have no shortage as we debate the team’s slide toward .500. Plus a look at the surging Storm at the midpoint of the WNBA season … Continue reading → Continue reading →By Tristan Carosino and Kevin Pelton

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Klay to the Mavs, Spida re-signs in Cleveland, Lakers' Off-Season, and the Free Agency Medal Stand 1:23:35

6M ago1:23:35

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Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the Klay Thompson sign and trade to the Mavericks, the state of the Warriors, potential moves for the Lakers, the Cavs re-signing Donovan Mitchell, and the Top 3 free agency winners. Klay to the Mavs (1:01) Sizing up the Warriors (24:06) The Heat made a move (35:27) Lakers' off-season (37:51) Cavs re-sign Donova…

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Free Agency Bonanza, PG to Philly, OKC lands Hartenstein, End of an Era in Golden State, Lakers' Options 1:45:37

7M ago1:45:37

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Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the Clippers losing Paul George to the Sixers, Klay Thompson leaving the Warriors, landing spots for Lauri Markkanen, free agent options for the Lakers, the Thunder adding Hartenstein, the Pelicans trading for Dejounte Murray, the Magic getting KCP, the Raptors re-signing Barnes and Quickley, and more. Hartenstei…

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Knicks Build with Bridges, Rockets Fuel Up, Wolves-Spurs Trade, Edey to Memphis, and Portland lands Clingan 1:18:45

7M ago1:18:45

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Zach and ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony discuss the Knicks trading a haul to Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges, the Nets rebuild, Houston acquiring Suns' picks, Minnesota moving up for Rob Dillingham, Dalton Knecht falling to the Lakers, Portland adding Avdija and Clingan, and much more on the draft. Knicks trade for Bridges (2:35) Nets need a nap…

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