The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber

The Afternoon Sports Beat w/ Jim Traber – Thursday, May 28, 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technical Difficulties, we lost the last segment of the first hour Jim discusses the Thunder’s Game 5 win over the Spurs. Is the fanbase crying too much over the physicality against SGA while Hartenstein is physical with Wemby? Is SGA a flopper? Is the broadcast team favoring the Spurs in this series? Do you think that the physicality of the series has gotten out of hand? What do you think of Wemby leaving without talking to the media? Is Alex Caruso the MVP of the Western Conference Finals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls on the Thunder’s Game 5 win over the Spurs. Do you think that the physicality of the series has gotten out of hand? What do you think of Wemby leaving without talking to the media? Is Alex Caruso the MVP of the Western Conference Finals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technical Difficulties, we lost the last segment of this hour Jim discusses the Thunder’s Game 5 win over the Spurs. Is the fanbase crying too much over the physicality against SGA while Hartenstein is physical with Wemby? Is SGA a flopper? Is the broadcast team favoring the Spurs in this series?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is out today. Mark Rodgers sitting in. Mark recaps games 3 and 4 of the Thunder series against the Spurs and what they need to change tonight to take the lead. Do the Thunder need more out of Chet Holmgren? Has Shai been good enough? Do the Thunder need to give another ball handler more playing time? Tim McMahon joins to preview tonight’s Game 5 between the Thunder and Spurs as well as his thoughts on the series to this point. What is Dillon Harper’s potential in the NBA?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is out today. Mark Rodgers is joined by Tim McMahon to preview tonight’s Game 5 between the Thunder and Spurs as well as his thoughts on the series to this point. What is Dillon Harper’s potential in the NBA?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is out today. Mark Rodgers sitting in. Mark recaps games 3 and 4 of the Thunder series against the Spurs and what they need to change tonight to take the lead. Do the Thunder need more out of Chet Holmgren? Has Shai been good enough? Do the Thunder need to give another ball handler more playing time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses Game 3 tonight between the Thunder and Spurs in San Antonio. Do you think that Game 3 will be as physical as Game 2? Is this going to be the best series in the NBA Playoffs? Are the Cavaliers an embarrassment to the Conference Finals? Would you sign James Harden to your team for next season? The Fat Jack joins Jim to discuss the physicality in Game 2 and the potential for it in Game 3 tonight between the Thunder & Spurs. Kendrick Perkins continues the discussion about the Hartenstein physicality, and what he would do if it were him. Would you not start to get mad if you were James Harden and the Knicks were seeking you out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fat Jack joins Jim to discuss the physicality in Game 2 and the potential for it in Game 3 tonight between the Thunder & Spurs. Kendrick Perkins continues the discussion about the Hartenstein physicality, and what he would do if it were him. Would you not start to get mad if you were James Harden and the Knicks were seeking you out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses Game 3 tonight between the Thunder and Spurs in San Antonio. Do you think that Game 3 will be as physical as Game 2? Is this going to be the best series in the NBA Playoffs? Are the Cavaliers an embarrassment to the Conference Finals? Would you sign James Harden to your tea for next season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Thunder's Game 2 win over the Spurs last night. Did Hartenstein go too far in his physicality with Wembanyama? Did Chet step up in Game 2 after his performance in Game 1? What did SGA mean with his post game interview? Do you believe his correction in the post game? Oklahoma State Softball coach Kenny Gajewski talks about his team’s season and their upcoming run in the NCAA Softball Tournament. Jim also takes your calls on the Thunder and whether or not Hartenstein was too physical last night. Was SGA getting hugged the entire game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks to Oklahoma State Softball coach Kenny Gajewski about his team’s season and their upcoming run in the NCAA Softball Tournament. Jim also talks your calls from Thunder on whether or not Hartenstein was too physical last night. Was SGA getting hugged the entire game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Thunder's Game 2 win over the Spurs last night. Did Hartenstein go too far in his physicality with Wembanyama? Did Chet step up in Game 2 after his performance in Game 1? What did SGA mean with his post game interview? Do you believe his correction in the post game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Cavaliers collapse last night against the Knicks in Game 1 of that series. Should Kenny Atkinson have defended himself? Is James Harden at fault for losing the game? Would you want Harden on your team? What is the key for the Thunder tonight to beat the Spurs? Mark Kestecher joins to discuss tonight’s Game 2 between the Spurs and Thunder. What lineup will the Thunder play for the majority of the game? Is this a bad matchup for the Thunder?  What do you expect to see from Chet tonight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks to Mark Kestecher about tonight’s Game 2 between the Spurs and Thunder. What lineup will the Thunder play for the majority of the game? Is this a bad matchup for the Thunder?  What do you expect to see from Chet tonight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Cavaliers collapse last night against the Knicks in Game 1 of that series. Should Kenny Atkinson have defended himself? Is James Harden at fault for losing the game? Would you want Harden on your team? What is the key for the Thunder tonight to beat the Spurs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have confidence in Chet to improve moving forward in this series? Does Isaiah Joe need more minutes? Doug Gottlieb gives his takes after the Thunder’s Game 1 loss to the Spurs. Is Alex Caruso 1st Team All Dog? Do the Thunder need to be more aggressive going to the basket? Are the Thunder scared of the Spurs? Do the Thunder need to reset the roster with trades?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls and continues to discuss the Spurs taking Game 1 from the Thunder last night. Does Chet need to take responsibility? Do the Thunder need to be more aggressive going to the basket? Are the Thunder scared of the Spurs? Do the Thunder need to reset the roster with trades?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have confidence in Chet to improve moving forward in this series? Does Isaiah Joe need more minutes? Doug Gottlieb gives his takes after the Thunder’s Game 1 loss to the Spurs. Is Alex Caruso 1st Team All Dog?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is fired up for the Spurs and Thunder Game 1 tonight. Does the winner of this series win the NBA Finals? What do you take away from that Cavaliers and Pistons series? Do you wish you could knock out Rory McIlroy? Should there be more fighting in individual sports? Are the Thunder too overwhelming for the Spurs? What did you think about the Rhonda Rousey MMA event? Did Jalen Duren play himself out of a massive contract this offseason? Do you have a problem with Anthony Edwards congratulating the Spurs early?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls on a topics such as the Thunder and Spurs series tonight. Are the Thunder too overwhelming for the Spurs? What did you think about the Rhonda Rousey MMA event? Did Jalen Duren play himself out of a massive contract this offseason? Do you have a problem with Anthony Edwards congratulating the Spurs early?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is fired up for the Spurs and Thunder Game 1 tonight. Does the winner of this series win the NBA Finals? What do you take away from that Cavaliers and Pistons series? Do you wish you could knock out Rory McIlroy? Should there be more fighting in individual sports?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks about the PGA Championship and who has performed well through the first two rounds. Do you think it works out when golfers change their physiques after breaking onto the tour? Do you like the designated hitter? Should Shohei Ohtani consider putting more of a focus on hitting. NIL in College Football and how to get it under control. Will the NCAA ever disband? Do you like the expanded College Football Playoff? The potential series between the Spurs and the Thunder. Who is the best college football coach of all time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls and discusses NIL in College Football and how to get it under control. Will the NCAA ever disband? Do you like the expanded College Football Playoff? The potential series between the Spurs and the Thunder. Who is the best college football coach of all time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks about the PGA Championship and who has performed well through the first two rounds. Do you think it works out when golfers change their physiques after breaking onto the tour? Do you like the designated hitter? Should Shohei Ohtani consider putting more of a focus on hitting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses whether or not the officials are to blame for the outcome last night in game 5 of Cavaliers and Pistons. Also, PGA Championship update and the best area golf courses. Tim Graves from the Graves Golf Club talks about their facility out in Edmond. Get out there today and they have a deal for you! Did you know Dennis Eckersley was a cheater? Are you itching for the Thunder & Spurs series? Who are the top NIL teams in the SEC? Do you think the Knicks can beat either the Thunder or the Spurs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks to Tim Graves from the Graves Golf Club about their facility out in Edmond. Get out there today and they have a deal for you! Did you know Dennis Eckersley was a cheater? Are you itching for the Thunder & Spurs series? Who are the top NIL teams in the SEC? Do you think the Knicks can beat either the Thunder or the Spurs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses whether or not the officials are to blame for the outcome last night in game 5 of Cavaliers and Pistons. Also, PGA Championship update and the best area golf courses. Jim tells stories of John Hart in the minor leagues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses Wemby's dominance last night in the Western Conference Semifinals, and what to expect from that potential series next round with the Thunder. Could Naz Reid suit up for your team? Has Jalen Duran been disappointing. Tarik Skubal shows off his unbelievable character and Paul Skenes has an encounter with a potential unwritten rule. Who is the best Right Handed hitter of all time. Do you prefer to attend a game, or are you content with the viewing experience from home? Is Wemby like Shaq? Was Nolan Ryan a cheater?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls and discusses the best right handed hitter of all time. Do you prefer to attend a game, or are you content with the viewing experience from home? What is your prediction for Thunder vs Spurs? Is Wemby like Shaq? Was Nolan Ryan a cheater?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses Wemby's dominance last night in the Western Conference Semifinals, and what to expect from that potential series next round with the Thunder. Could Naz Reid suit up for your team? Has Jalen Duran been disappointing. Tarik Skubal shows off his unbelievable character and Paul Skenes has an encounter with a potential unwritten rule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim opens the show praising Ajay Mitchell's performance. Is he a potential super max player? Do the Thunder have financial decisions they need to make with him and J-Dub? Was SGA wrong to acknowledge he is shaking off rust rather than crediting the defense of Marcus Smart? Are you concerned with Shohei Ohtani's slump? Was Tony Gwynn human or a machine? What do you do with Ajay Mitchell at the end of his contract? Would the Thunder entertain a trade after the season? Who would suit up for the all-time Thunder team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls and discusses Shohei Ohtani's slump. Was Tony Gwynn human or a machine? What do you do with Ajay Mitchell at the end of his contract? Would the Thunder entertain a trade after the season? Who would suit up for the all-time Thunder team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim opens the show praising Ajay Mitchell's performance. Is he a potential super max player? Do the Thunder have financial decisions they need to make with him and J-Dub? Was SGA wrong to acknowledge he is shaking off rust rather than crediting the defense of Marcus Smart?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls including did more discussing of Wembanyama’s infamous elbow to the face of Naz Reid. Do you think the players of yesteryear could take the modern approach to hitting if they wanted to? Did they approach the game differently? Did you see Mookie Betts’ uniform that he wore for the Comets? Also, have you heard about this Wembanyama elbow throw?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the topic of the day, the severity of Wembanyama’s elbow in Game 4 of the Spurs & Timberwolves series. Did he mean to throw it? Did he deserve to be suspended for the next game? Are Thunder fans scared of Wemby? Is James Harden’s performance in Game 3 evidence that he responded to the poor playoff performances to this point. Does the modern player hate to strike out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls on Oklahoma State baseball making a great push down the stretch of the season. Did you see Mookie Betts’ uniform that he wore for the Comets? Also, have you heard about this Wembanyama elbow throw?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls on whether or not Wembanyama meant to elbow Naz Reid. Do you think the players of yesteryear could take the modern approach to hitting if they wanted to? Did they approach the game differently?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls including did more discussing of Wembanyama’s infamous elbow to the face of Naz Reid. Did Wembanyama mean to elbow Naz Reid? Also is Wembanyama a bad guy? Also did Wembanayama mean to elbow Naz Reid? But did Wembanyama mean to elbow Naz Reid? AND the problem with the modern hitting philosophies in baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses OU and OSU's Baseball weekends, including these college kids striking out too much. Will we ever revert to the old school way of thinking in baseball, put the bat on the ball and see what happens?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Traber’s Take, Jim wonders if James Harden’s performance in Game 3 was evidence that he responded to the poor playoff performances to this point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the topic of the day, the severity of Wembanyama’s elbow in Game 4 of the Spurs & Timberwolves series. Did he mean to throw it? Did he deserve to be suspended for the next game? Are Thunder fans scared of Wemby?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is joined by The Fat Jack to discuss sports “predicting” in Oklahoma and how you can download an app and make your picks today. They also discuss the Indiana win total and make a plan to place a wager. Go to fatjacksports.com to see all of The Fat Jack’s picks and tail him. The Lakers and Thunder are still are flopping and flailing and we are going to talk about it. Are the Reds for real in the NL Central, even amidst a sweep at the hands of the Cubs this week? Donny Baseball!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim recaps the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Lakers. Are the Lakers just outmatched? Could the Thunder play better than they are? Do they need to play better in order to beat the Spurs? Jim says the Thunder were flopping and flailing just as much as the Lakers, not to mention the rest of the league. Is that turning viewers off from watching the product?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls including a caller agreeing with his take of the day that we need to cut out the flopping in the NBA. Are the Reds for real in the NL Central, even amidst a sweep at the hands of the Cubs this week? Who were some athletes that stood out from Jim's Major League Baseball career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls discussing the Thunder and Lakers series, classic baseball stories, and continues to discuss the flopping and flailing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is joined by The Fat Jack to discuss sports “predicting” in Oklahoma and how you can download an app and make your picks today. They also discuss the Indiana win total and make a plan to place a wager. Go to fatjacksports.com to see all of The Fat Jack’s picks and tail him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim reads some of your reactions to his Traber's Take about the Flopping and Flailing of the Thunder, Lakers, and others. Also, did the Big 12 Name Co-Pitchers of the Year and was it on the up-and-up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the flopping and flailing in the game last night from both teams, and how that adversely affects the viewership of that game and others around the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim opens the show recapping the Thunder's Game 2 win over the Lakers. Are the Lakers just outmatched? Could the Thunder play better than they are? Do they need to in order to beat the Spurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.