Players are already leaving the bubble. The Washington Post's Ben Golliver calls in live from quarantine in the NBA bubble. Anthony Davis says the bubble isn't as bad as people think it is. Plus, The Athletic's Joe Vardon also calls in from the Orlando bubble.
News breaks over the weekend, Rajon Rondo breaks his thump in Orlando and will be out 6-8 weeks. The USA Today's Mark Medina talks about life in the NBA bubble, and how the league has handled it. Plus, Sliwa isn't really pleased with the complaints coming from the players in Orlando.
More on Rajon Rondo's injury and who could potentially get his minutes in the lineup. Also, what during the pandemic that you like do you want to do after the pandemic is over? And, reaction to Charles Barkley's comments about how NBA players are turning social injustice messages "in to a circus." Plus, "Game of Games" and Crosstalk with Allen Sliwa.
"The Scoop" kicked off the 2nd hour of the show, where the fellas wondered if Patrick Mahomes will get more Super Bowl rings than Tom Brady. ESPN's Tim Bontemps came on to talk about the "Disney Bubble" and if the Lakers have enough to win the title, even after Rajon Rondo's injury. And, more talk on the DeSean Jackson controversy. Plus, "Radio Tinder."
The show started with reaction to Rajon Rondo's injury and how it will affect the Lakers on and off the court. Plus, talk on NBA players "possibly" breaking protocol within the bubble for food and groupies. And, should the NBA Players be complaining about the food and living conditions within the "Disney Bubble?" Then, ESPN's Linda Cohn called in to talk about how she is missing sports and her new partnership with LA Food Bank.
Frank Vogel said he expects Rajon Rondo, who fractured his right thumb last week, back sometime between the first and second rounds of the playoffs.
Dan Le Batard, Bomani Jones, and Domonique Foxworth ask if Russell Westbrook testing positive for Covid change how you feel about the NBA restart, if we should give the Washington football team a pat on the back for officially deciding to change its name and if losing Rajon Rondo a big deal for the Lakers' title chances,
Tony Reali and the national panel weigh in Russell Westbrook testing positive for coronavirus, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Joel Embiid elect to wearing their own names on the back of their jerseys, Washington announcing the retirement of the nickname and logo and much more.
Spend your afternoon with Jalen & Jacoby as the guys discuss Washington retiring team nickname & logo, the impact of Rajon Rondo’s injury on the Lakers' title hopes and more. Plus, Cam’s warning to NFL, Usman's defeat of Masvidal, Mahomes chasing Brady, Woody Harrelson getting old man buckets are also discussed!
The panel reacts to news of Russell Westbrook's positive COVID test, Rajon Rondo's hand injury and LeBron, AD and Embiid's decision to not put any messaging on their jerseys. Plus, a convo with Lynx star Napheesa Collier and more topics.
Jeff Dickerson filling in for Jason Fitz. LeBron James has opted out of having a name other than his own on the back of his jersey during the NBA restart. Plus, we continue the conversation about the Redskins officially announcing they'll be changing the team's name with ESPN NFL Washington Reporter John Keim.
First Take reacts to Washington retiring team nickname, Lebron's stance on jerseys and new madden rating between Brady and Rodgers.
Which NBA players are ready to take advantage of the spotlight in the bubble for each franchise?
Lakers guard Rajon Rondo broke his right thumb during Sunday night's practice in Orlando, Florida, the team announced. Rondo will have surgery this week and the team expects him to resume full basketball activities in six to eight weeks.
Saying he tries to represent his family every time he steps onto the floor for an NBA game, Anthony Davis said Sunday he'll keep his last name on his jersey rather than replacing it with a message for social justice.
Lakers star LeBron James says he will not have a social justice message on the back of his jersey when the league resumes July 30. Said James: "Just something that didn't seriously resonate with my mission, with my goal."
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 49 | 14 | .778 | - | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 44 | 20 | .688 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Sacramento | 28 | 36 | .438 | 21.5 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 26 | 39 | .400 | 24 | L1 |
| Golden State | 15 | 50 | .231 | 35 | L1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(16) | Talen Horton-Tucker | SF | Iowa State |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 49 | 14 | .778 |
| 2018-19 | 37 | 45 | .451 |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 47 | .427 |
| 2016-17 | 26 | 56 | .317 |
| 2015-16 | 17 | 65 | .207 |
