Lakers Were Sold and It's SHADY, Russell Westbrook Retires, Tua Tagovailoa and Deshaun Watson Start

This jam-packed episode of The Drake Toll Show dives headfirst into high-stakes NFL preseason quarterback battles, record-shattering front-office news, and an emotional basketball farewell. The quarterback carousel dominates the early focus as Deshaun Watson prepares to make his return for Cleveland's preseason opener, while Shedeur Sanders readies for his turn in game two. Meanwhile in Atlanta, Kevin Stefanski named Tua Tagovailoa the starting quarterback for Friday's opener as Michael Penix Jr. continues his ACL recovery, leaving open the question of who ultimately claims the Week 1 job. Off the gridiron, news breaks of a monumental NBA ownership change, as Bob Iger and Josh Kushner purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion. The show then turns to tribute mode for 2017 NBA MVP Russell Westbrook following his retirement after 18 legendary seasons, sparking a debate on Hall of Fame legacy, before capping off with a breakdown of Chicago Bears expectations and an interview with Vikings analyst Pete Bercich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices