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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 43 MIN

Hour 3 - NBA Tanking Debate, NFC East Storylines, & NCAA Gambling Investigation Looms

from The Chris Russell Show

Nick Ashooh closes the show continuing the discussion around the NBA’s tanking problem. He brainstorms potential solutions while acknowledging why teams will always find ways to chase draft positioning despite league interventions. The conversation then shifts to the NFC East, where the Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys are dealing with their usual offseason drama, while the Commanders remain in a comparatively stable and encouraging position. Ashooh also evaluates Washington’s roster year-over-year and offers early projections on how many wins the team could realistically reach this season. The hour wraps with a broader sports note, as Texas Tech weighs Brendan Sorsby’s reported $5M deal while the NCAA examines gambling-related wagers, adding another layer of scrutiny and intrigue to the college sports landscape.

Nick Ashooh closes the show continuing the discussion around the NBA’s tanking problem. He brainstorms potential solutions while acknowledging why teams will always find ways to chase draft positioning despite league interventions. The conversation then shifts to the NFC East, where the Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys are dealing with their usual offseason drama, while the Commanders remain in a comparatively stable and encouraging position. Ashooh also evaluates Washington’s roster year-over-year and offers early projections on how many wins the team could realistically reach this season. The hour wraps with a broader sports note, as Texas Tech weighs Brendan Sorsby’s reported $5M deal while the NCAA examines gambling-related wagers, adding another layer of scrutiny and intrigue to the college sports landscape.

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