EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 49 MIN
NBA Draft 2026 Preview, MLB Labor War Looming & Knicks Shock Spurs in Finals Game 1
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The NBA Finals are underway, and the New York Knicks wasted no time making history. Larry and Tony break down the Knicks' stunning Game 1 road win over the Spurs, Jalen Brunson's late-game heroics, and why Victor Wembanyama may need to spend less time behind the three-point line and more time dominating the paint. Then, NBA Draft analyst Matt Babcock of Babcock Hoops joins the show for an in-depth look at the 2026 NBA Draft class. The conversation covers AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Koa Peat, Keaton Walker, Yaxel Lendeborg, NIL's growing influence on draft decisions, and why this freshman class may be one of the deepest in recent memory. On the baseball front, Larry examines the remarkable start to the season by Phillies ace Christopher Sánchez and highlights one of the most lopsided trades in recent MLB memory. Jose Ramírez continues his ownership stake in Yankee Stadium, while the Women's College World Series championship series gets underway with Texas taking Game 1 over Texas Tech. The show also dives into what could become Major League Baseball's biggest labor battle in decades. MLB writer TJ French joins the program to discuss the widening gap between owners and players, the possibility of a salary cap, revenue sharing disputes, and why many insiders believe a lengthy lockout could be on the horizon when the current collective bargaining agreement expires.
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The NBA Finals are underway, and the New York Knicks wasted no time making history. Larry and Tony break down the Knicks' stunning Game 1 road win over the Spurs, Jalen Brunson's late-game heroics, and why Victor Wembanyama may need to spend less time behind the three-point line and more time dominating the paint. Then, NBA Draft analyst Matt Babcock of Babcock Hoops joins the show for an in-depth look at the 2026 NBA Draft class. The conversation covers AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Koa Peat, Keaton Walker, Yaxel Lendeborg, NIL's growing influence on draft decisions, and why this freshman class may be one of the deepest in recent memory. On the baseball front, Larry examines the remarkable start to the season by Phillies ace Christopher Sánchez and highlights one of the most lopsided trades in recent MLB memory. Jose Ramírez continues his ownership stake in Yankee Stadium, while the Women's College World Series championship series gets underway with Texas taking Game 1 over Texas Tech. The show also dives into what could become Major League Baseball's biggest labor battle in decades. MLB writer TJ French joins the program to discuss the widening gap between owners and players, the possibility of a salary cap, revenue sharing disputes, and why many insiders believe a lengthy lockout could be on the horizon when the current collective bargaining agreement expires.
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