After briefly reacting to last night's NBA Draft, Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss how poorly things have gone for the Celtics since Kyrie Irving first joined the team (5:53). Plus, would Al Horford be a good fit in Dallas (22:15) and how should the Rockets tackle the future in a wide-open Western Conference (30:35)?
Russillo on what was a weird NBA Draft night including why there seemed to be more chaos than normal, plus some free agency nuggets and why no one has any read on Kawhi.
Bomani is joined by Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports to expand upon his Rockets story, including whether or not Chris Paul is the only one that should be trying to leave Houston (7:26). Plus, the guys wonder who will go where in free agency (38:08) and discuss the Anthony Davis trade (49:29), but first have to talk about Vincent's "Bad Boys" t-shirt (0:55).
LeBron James will have plenty of stars joining him in the cast of "Space Jam 2," as multiple reports say Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Klay Thompson and Chris Paul will be in the sequel to the 1996 box-office smash that starred Michael Jordan.
Bomani dives into every facet of Anthony Davis' trade from the Pelicans to the Lakers. Did Rob Pelinka not realize that the timing of the trade would mess up their salary cap situation? Are they the favorites in the west now (0:36)? Also, Bo thinks you should stop asking who "won" the trade in the context of the Pelicans (16:20). Has the new ESPN story about the Rockets' dysfunction made us forget how good they are (28:13)? Plus, in IYHH Bo and Greg Cote cover OJ's entrance to Twitter (40:00) and "DJ" Mike Hitman discusses the folly of the Celtics and more (51:47)
Rockets GM Daryl Morey attributes the reported tension between Chris Paul and James Harden to the two stars being "extremely competitive."
Houston's biggest problem might not be Golden State anymore.
Houston Rockets star James Harden is set to make his third visit to the Philippines this June.
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has agreed to eliminate the buyout language that had derailed extension talks with coach Mike D'Antoni, and the two sides are near an agreement, sources told ESPN.
Russillo on the Raptors taking game one of the Finals and why you shouldn't be freaking out about the Warriors, plus info on how you can see Ryen record a podcast live in LA!
Coach Mike D'Antoni has broken off talks with the Rockets about a contract extension.
Houston general manager Daryl Morey is making all players and picks available in talks, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, and even Chris Paul could be moved in the right deal.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | L1 |
| San Antonio | 48 | 34 | .585 | 5 | W3 |
| Memphis | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
| Dallas | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(16) | De'Anthony Melton | PG | USC |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2017-18 | 65 | 17 | .793 |
| 2016-17 | 55 | 27 | .671 |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2014-15 | 56 | 26 | .683 |
