Kawhi Scandal, NFL North Previews & Fantasy Draft Targets

Good afternoon — August 10, 2026. Hosts Will Alimonos and Zach Bishop return for a wide-ranging episode of Little Column A, Little Column B, opening with the latest developments in the Kawhi Leonard/Aspiration saga. The pair break down Pablo Torre’s new reporting, including another alleged no-show deal, connections between the Aspiration revelations and a scoreboard manufacturer linked to the Clippers, and what the growing scandal could mean for Kawhi, the Clippers and the NBA. They debate when the league will finally make a decision, what an appropriate punishment would look like, who actually gets hurt by potential penalties, and whether the story will ultimately result in meaningful consequences. Then it’s officially football season. Will and Zach begin their NFL division previews with the NFC North, evaluating the Lions, Bears, Packers and Vikings. They look at strength of schedule, defensive concerns, injuries and each team’s path to winning the division. The conversation also turns to fantasy football, including concerns about Justin Jefferson’s value and potential draft targets across the division. The AFC North is next, with Baltimore setting the standard and Cincinnati remaining an intriguing challenger despite questions about its defense. Will and Zach debate Lamar Jackson versus Derrick Henry from a fantasy perspective, Pittsburgh’s uncertain direction, Cleveland’s chaotic quarterback situation and which teams could surprise or disappoint. They finish the division with their favorite fantasy targets, avoids and predictions. Rounding out the episode are lighter but memorable stories, including Doc Rivers’ Hall of Fame induction and a discussion about coaching legacies; Akron football’s wild season-ticket promotion that allows a fan to help script the team’s opening offensive possession; and the University of Michigan experimenting with a first-semester pass/no-pass system for freshmen. Will and Zach mix NFL predictions, fantasy advice, NBA controversy and the usual collection of strange stories before looking ahead to next week’s AFC and NFC East previews. Timecodes: (00:00:30) Kawhi Scandal Deepens (00:03:15) When Will NBA Decide? (00:05:10) Punishment Beyond the Players (00:09:04) Who Really Gets Hurt? (00:19:35) Football Season Arrives (00:21:46) Evaluating Division Schedules (00:25:21) NFC North Defense Check (00:29:20) Justin Jefferson Concern (00:33:23) Bears and Lions Battle (00:35:16) Fantasy Draft Targets (00:38:02) NFC North Final Thoughts (00:38:30) Ravens Set the Pace (00:40:40) Why Cincinnati Still Tempts (00:44:08) Derrick Henry or Lamar? (00:46:46) Steelers Stuck at a Crossroads (00:48:51) Browns Quarterback Chaos (00:51:36) AFC North Winners and Losers (00:53:54) AFC North Fantasy Picks (00:57:46) Browns Need a Reset (00:58:47) Doc Rivers Gets In (01:01:24) Akron’s Wild Ticket Promo (01:09:04) Michigan’s Grade Gamble (01:11:22) Closing and Next Week