Evan Groat sits down with NBA expert Mark Medina to break down all the major storylines as the league approaches the All-Star break and the dust settles on the trade deadline.

Chapters:

• 0:45 - Discussion on the James Harden trade to the Cavaliers and initial reactions.1
• 1:57 - Reasons why the Harden trade "makes sense" for Cleveland, who were looking for a "win now" player after flaming out in the playoffs.2
• 3:18 - Analysis of the Cavaliers' potential for a deep playoff run in the Eastern Conference following the acquisition of Harden, Keon Ellis, and Dennis Schroeder.3
• 5:11 - Discussion on the Utah Jazz and "extreme tanking" after acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr..4
• 6:16 - The Jazz's strategy of sitting players like Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen for the entire fourth quarter to increase their odds of losing games, and how Danny Ainge is "milking the system".5
• 6:33 - The NBA's response to tanking, including the Play-In Tournament and the upcoming questions for Commissioner Adam Silver at All-Star Weekend.6
• 10:28 - The main story of the trade deadline: Giannis Antetokounmpo staying with the Milwaukee Bucks.7
• 10:46 - Why the Bucks didn't trade Antetokounmpo and the expectation that more teams, potentially including the Lakers, will be in the mix next offseason.8
• 14:49 - Mark Medina states the San Antonio Spurs are "the real deal" and ready for the big time, and could be on the path to an NBA Finals appearance.9

• • 15:13 - What the Spurs have shown this season with Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Castle, and Dylan Harper, and the potential for a new dynasty

Matt Harmon, NFL writer at Yahoo Sports, joins Evan Groat from Radio Row to break down Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Harmon shares his take on the quarterback matchup, the Patriots' key offensive attack, and the coaching storyline featuring Mike McDonald and Mike Vrabel.

Chapters:

0:40 The quarterback matchup (Drake May vs. Sam Darnold)

1:10 Which quarterback to trust in the 4th quarter

2:25 Patriots' running backs: Rhamondre Stevenson vs. TreVian Henderson

4:08 Patriots offense's potential key matchup against the Seahawks defense

5:26 The coaching storyline: Mike McDonald and Mike Vrabel

8:46 Will the Seahawks win with offense or defense?

10:01 Patriots' focus on the interior defensive line

10:31 Patriots' blitzing strategy against Sam Darnold

12:15 Does either coach have an edge?

14:13 Matt Harmon's final score prediction and MVP pick

Sports Illustrated staff writer Matt Verderame joins the show to break down the Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, offering analysis on key players like Drake May and Sam Darnold, and giving his prediction for the big game! The conversation also covers the recent NFL coaching hires, including a look at the best new team/coach pairings this offseason.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Welcome and Super Bowl Matchup Set
• 00:26 Introducing Guest Matt Verderame, Staff Writer for Sports
• 00:53 Mike Vrabel's Job Turning Around the Patriots in One Season
• 01:30 Thoughts on Vrabel and Patriots' Offseason Additions
• 02:29 Reaction to Drake May's MVP-level Jump in Year Two
• 03:17 Drake May is Second Youngest Quarterback to Start in a Super
• 04:22 Drake May Pushing to Join the Elite AFC QB Group
• 05:00 New England's Advantage with Experienced Coaching Staff
• 06:23 Seattle is the Far Better Football Team
• 06:43 The Redemption Story of Seattle QB Sam Darnold
• 07:22 Sam Darnold's Unique Case in NFL History
• 09:42 Discussing the Unlikeliest Super Bowl Matchup
• 10:19 Super Bowl Prediction: Seahawks to Win by 14-17 Points
• 11:09 New England Must Win the Cornerback Matchups
• 12:10 Best New Coach/Team Marriage
• 12:36 Mentioning Minter and the Ravens, and Saleh and the Titans
• 13:20 Thoughts on Hafley and the Dolphins, and Brady with Buffalo
• 14:58 Where to Find Matt Verderame's Super Bowl Content

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