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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 2H 20M

Is the NBA’s 65 game rule actually working?

from Bleck & Abdalla · host Westwood One Sports

Sean Little of NBA TV was in for Abdalla today joining Bleck. Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken explained why he missed the NFL head coaches photo, and seems pretty upset about it. What’s the worst excuse you’ve ever heard for missing work? New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins says the team should play their best quarterback, even if that’s not him. As the NBA regular season winds down, what do we make of the 65 game rule? Should expectations be sky high for the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson under rookie coach Jesse Minter? Will Michael Malone lead North Carolina to the Sweet 16 next season? What type of season will quarterback Shedeur Sanders have this season under Monken? Will Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft? March Madness drew terrific ratings on television, does that mean anything for the NBA? Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens has not yet signed his franchise tag, will he workout a long-term deal? Bleck believes he has an answer to fix NBA tanking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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