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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 43 MIN

From worst to first—the drama of rebuilding a sports team

from SportSense · host Cooper and James Epps

Since every announcer and their grandma are talking about team “rebuilds” during the NBA and NHL playoffs right now, we decided  to break down what that really means and the tough decisions it takes to make it happen.00:00 Intro02:10 Lil oopsie…Dad correction06:30 Wemby elbows a dude in the neck11:21 NBA Draft Lottery: The Ping Pong Ball Bonanza15:09 Charlotte Hornets working on their rebuild18:30 MAILBAG: Who are the Habs??21:18 what is a team rebuild?33:18 NHL Playoffs update...the tables have turnedThis is the sports show for noobs who still wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby GerstnerAI Summary:In this episode, we explore the intricacies of team rebuilds in sports, focusing on NBA, NHL, and NFL strategies. We discuss concepts like tanking, draft strategies, and how teams sustain success over time, with insights from a seasoned sports analyst.Key words: sports rebuild, team tanking, NBA draft, NHL playoffs, sports strategy, team management, sports analytics

Since every announcer and their grandma are talking about team “rebuilds” during the NBA and NHL playoffs right now, we decided  to break down what that really means and the tough decisions it takes to make it happen.00:00 Intro02:10 Lil oopsie…Dad correction06:30 Wemby elbows a dude in the neck11:21 NBA Draft Lottery: The Ping Pong Ball Bonanza15:09 Charlotte Hornets working on their rebuild18:30 MAILBAG: Who are the Habs??21:18 what is a team rebuild?33:18 NHL Playoffs update...the tables have turnedThis is the sports show for noobs who still wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about.Follow SportSense on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEmail us questions and stories to [email protected] theme song by Coby GerstnerAI Summary:In this episode, we explore the intricacies of team rebuilds in sports, focusing on NBA, NHL, and NFL strategies. We discuss concepts like tanking, draft strategies, and how teams sustain success over time, with insights from a seasoned sports analyst.Key words: sports rebuild, team tanking, NBA draft, NHL playoffs, sports strategy, team management, sports analytics

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Since every announcer and their grandma are talking about team “rebuilds” during the NBA and NHL playoffs right now, we decided  to break down what that really means and the tough decisions it takes to make it happen.00:00 Intro02:10 Lil oopsie…Dad...

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