On this episode of Soapbox Sports, Brian and Lucky bring the heat across the NBA and NFL with real takes and bold debates.

The show opens with a breakdown of the Lakers’ loss to Boston and what it says about their true ceiling. Is this version of the Lakers built for a deep run, or are they capped out? The guys also react to LeBron reaching another scoring milestone and debate whether Jaylen Brown has officially entered the MVP conversation — is it his award to lose?

The conversation shifts to Karl-Anthony Towns after his public back-and-forth with Shaq. Does KAT get too much hate? And if he’s fully engaged, how dangerous can the Knicks become?

Houston’s late-game collapse sparks a serious question: can the Rockets still be trusted as contenders? Meanwhile, the Pistons are heating up — can they actually go all the way? And is Cade Cunningham positioning himself as the next face of the NBA?

Plus, the guys salute USA Hockey with historic gold medal wins for both the women’s and men’s teams.

On the NFL side, they dive into free agency, breaking down the biggest available names at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end — including Malik Willis, Daniel Jones, Kenneth Walker, Mike Evans, Kyle Pitts, and more — and where they fit best.

To close, it’s Over/Under season. The crew debates which teams will clear 10.5 wins, including the Ravens, Bills, Lions, Packers, Chiefs, Rams, Eagles, and Seahawks.

Bold opinions. No fence-sitting. Step on the soapbox.

On this episode of Soapbox Sports, the crew breaks down a packed weekend across the NFL and NBA.

They open with a full Super Bowl recap, debating whether it was a Seahawks victory or a Patriots collapse. Who deserves the most blame for New England’s performance? The guys slice up the “blame pie,” discuss whether the Patriots can realistically make it back next year, and question whether the voters got the Super Bowl MVP right.

From there, they react to ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Power Rankings, challenging placements like the Lions at 7, Texans at 13, Colts at 19, and Browns at 32.

On the NBA side, the show dives into All-Star Weekend, rating the overall experience, debating whether the dunk contest should be retired, and reacting to USA Stars’ 47–21 win over USA Stripes with Anthony Edwards taking MVP honors. Did the league finally fix the All-Star Game? And have the young stars officially taken over?

The guys also debate who won the NBA trade deadline, with Brian backing the Cavaliers’ move and Chris highlighting the Pacers’ addition.

Plus, they discuss whether Chris Paul’s career is officially over, where he ranks among all-time point guards, and whether his career ended the right way.

In the Soapbox Moments, Brian sounds off on the NBA’s tanking problem and proposes eliminating protected pick swaps, while Chris argues for a true lottery system.

To close, it’s Contender or Pretender — West and East editions — as they evaluate the Rockets, Lakers, Spurs, Wolves, Cavs, Hornets, Celtics, and Sixers.

Real takes. Bold debates. Step on the soapbox.

On this episode of Soapbox Sports, Brian and Lucky step on the soapbox with real takes and bold debates across the NFL and NBA.

The guys break down the Super Bowl, reacting to what it means for the league, the teams involved, and the legacies at stake. From there, they dive into the NFL’s new-look sidelines, debating which newly hired head coach will finish next season with the best record — and which hire could backfire fast.

To close, Brian and Lucky don’t hold back on the NBA, making the case that the league needs to get rid of All-Star Weekend altogether, questioning its relevance, competitiveness, and value to fans.

If you’re here for Super Bowl talk, NFL coaching debates, and unfiltered NBA opinions, this episode delivers exactly that.

Step on the soapbox. Real takes. Bold debates.