HOUR 1: JJ Redick on Rumors of him being the Lakers' Next Head Coach & an NBA Finals Preview + NFL Contract Updates

GoJo and Golic

In Hour 1...

[03:10] PORZINGIS READY FOR GAME 1

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis plans to return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, though his leg's response remains uncertain. GoJo and Golic discuss Porzingis's effectiveness coming back from a five-week absence due to a right calf strain.

[03:15] JJ REDICK ON LAKERS HC RUMORS & NBA FINALS

JJ Redick joins to discuss hotel room etiquette and his potential future as the Lakers' head coach as rumors swirl that he’s the leading candidate. Redick then explores the growth of Kyrie in Dallas, what to expect from Porzingis in the Finals, what strategies the Celtics will use to slow down Luka, and which role player makes the difference in this series.

[28:58] CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY’S NEW DEAL

Christian McCaffrey signs a record-setting $38 million extension with the 49ers, solidifying his status as the highest-paid running back. GoJo, Golic, and Claudia discuss how the deal could reshape the RB market.

[33:15] LAMB/AIYUK NOT PRESENT AT CAMP

CeeDee Lamb and Brandon Aiyuk skip the start of their teams' mandatory minicamps, signaling holdouts for long-term extensions. While Lamb faces fines if he continues to miss minicamp and training camp, G&G speculates what Brandon Aiyuk’s end goal is holding out of minicamp.

[40:00] TUA TAKING NOTICE OF QB MARKET

Tua Tagovailoa comments on the evolving QB market as he negotiates a long-term extension with the Dolphins. Expected to follow Justin Herbert’s contract framework, Tua aims to secure his future while preparing his body to avoid past injury issues.

[43:05] MLB BETTING SCANDALS

MLB suspended five players for betting on baseball, including Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, who was banned for life. GoJo and Golic discuss that and Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter Mizuhara pleading guilty to maintaining the sport's integrity by addressing all of these violations.

[48:47] ANGEL REESE EJECTED LAST NIGHT

GoJo, Golic, and Claudia talk about Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese's ejection for disagreeing with an official, leading to fines and further scrutiny of the WNBA. Despite the loss to the NY Liberty, Reese was having a good game before the situation highlights a universal challenge players face with officiating.

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