NuChannel Sports Podcast

EPISODE 111: Play In, Chemistry, Zeke, Flash & The Answer W/ Guest April Marie

The NBA Playoffs are around the corner and that means the start of the  NBA play-in tournament. Is the Play-in tour necessary? We give our thoughts. With James Harden being sidelined until the beginning of the Playoffs, should the Brooklyn Nets be concerned about chemistry issues? Dwayne Wade Allen Iverson and Isiah Thomas. Who do you Start Bench & Cut? 

 

[5:42] Truth or Dare

[10:13] Headlines

[14:26] Play-in Tournament

[22:48] Brooklyn Nets

[35:56] Start Bench Cut

 

 

EPISODE 110: Drunk Uncle, Goat Status & Trevor Lawrence

Kevin Durant calls out 'drunk uncle' Shannon Sharpe over fake viral quote on twitter. Was Kevin Durant wrong in his response? Does Shannon Sharpe owe Kevin Durant an apology? Is Steph Curry the greatest point guard of all-time? Trevor Lawrence says he "doesn't have a chip on his shoulder" and he's not into manufacturing that just to "prove doubters wrong". What does this say about him?

[3:00] Headlines

[12:39] Kevin Durant & Shannon Sharpe

[27:40] Steph Curry

[41:05] Trevor Lawrence

 

EPISODE 109: Soft as Hell, Over Under & 29 percent

Draymond Green had something to say about the current state of basketball. The former Defensive Player of the Year acknowledged there is more talent than there has ever been in the NBA. However, he suggested the younger guys aren’t competitive enough in terms of mindset. Calls them "soft as hell". Does he have a point and is he the right the person to deliver the message? Is former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson overrated or underrated? Which NBA eastern conference team has the best chance of beating the Brooklyn Nets in the Playoffs?

[7:31] Famous Athletes Famous Quotes

[11:24] Draymond Green

[32:18] Lamar Jackson Over or Underrated

[1:00:33] Which eastern conference team has the best chance of beating the Brooklyn Nets?

 

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EPISODE 108: The Truth And 2 Under 25 W/Guest Will Mitchell

Ex-NBA great Paul Pierce who may be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this year, was fired by ESPN after his racy Instagram live feed went viral. What did he do wrong and what's next for the Boston Celtics legend? Zion Williamson vs. Luka Doncic. Who is picked first in a draft? Who is the better player? Who has the most upside?

[8:20] Truth or Dare

[16:04] Headlines

[21:00] Paul Pierce

[27:03] Luka Doncic vs. Zion Williamson

EPISODE 107: Super Teams, Beef and more Beef

Are the Brooklyn Nets the favorites to win a NBA championship? Are they a super team? Kevin Durant and Micheal Rapaport get into a ugly social media feud. Russell Westbrook and his wife don't take to kindly to Stephen A Smiths comments.

[3:05] Headlines

[9:35] Brooklyn Nets

[30:08] Kevin Durant and Micheal Rapaport Beef

[40:00] Stephen A Smith comments regarding Russell Westbrook

EPISODE 106: Trades, Lawsuits & Defenders

Rajon Rondo joins Kawhi Leonard and Paul George with the Clippers. Can he help bring a title to this L.A. franchise? Aaron Gordon is traded to the Denver Nuggets. Is he the missing piece to get them to a NBA finals? What does the increase in allegations mean for Deshaun Watson? Draymond Green says he is "the best defender of all-time". How valid is his comment? Who are the top 5 NBA defenders of all-time?

 

[3:21] Into the Sports Verse

[9:46] Rajon Rondo Trade

[15:17] Aaron Gordon Trade

[21:33] Deshaun Watson

[39:48] Draymond Green

[45:33] Top 5 NBA defenders of all-time

 

 

EPISODE 105: Stock in Jameis Winston & Three Quarterbacks Four Questions

With the retirement of Drew Brees and Jameis Winston signing his new contract, are we buying or selling Jameis Winston as the starting quarterback in New Orleans? Out of these quarterbacks Cam Newton Dak Prescott and Matthew Stafford, who is most likely to win a Superbowl this year? Who has the best statistical season? Which quarterback is most likely to be benched? And which quarterback is most likely to win MVP?

 

[2:32] Headlines

[10:13] Backcourt Violation

[16:03] Jameis Winston

[22:04] Dak Prescott, Cam Newton & Matthew Stafford

 

 

 

 

EPISODE 104: Threats Zion & Pressure

Which teams in the Western Conference pose the biggest threat to the La Lakers going back to the NBA Finals? Will Zion Williamson hoist a MVP trophy one day? Of all the NBA teams which one is there the most pressure on to win a NBA championship?

 

[2:43] Flashback

[8:46] Lakers biggest threat in the west

[14:50] Zion Williamson

[23:58] Which NBA teams have the most pressure to win?

 

EPISODE 103: Paid, Franchise & Credibility

Dak Prescott and Dallas Cowboys agree to a four-year, 160 million dollar contract. Will Dak Prescott live up to the contract? What does a franchise a quarterback look like? Blake Griffin joins the Brooklyn Nets. Antoine Walker has some criticism of James Harden.

[3:03] Famous Athletes Famous Quotes

[6:23] Dak Prescott

[34:39] Franchise Quarterback

[52:26] Blake Griffin

[55:19] Antoine Walker Comments

EPISODE 102: QB Trade Requests & Team Loyalty for the third time

When and where will Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson end up? Which NFL teams will be the best fit for both quarterbacks? Is it ok to change team loyalty?

 

[2:53] Headlines

[10:30] Flashback

[18:46] Russell Wilson & Deshaun Watson

[37:26] Team Loyalty