In our final show from Chicago, Ryen opens with the Pistons’ major problems after going down 3–2 to the Cavs. Then, Warriors assistant GM Larry Harris stops by to look back at the process of drafting Steph Curry, the pitch to Kevin Durant, why the two-timelines strategy didn’t work, and the continued search for another star to play alongside Steph. Next, Rockets GM Rafael Stone joins to talk about the injury-riddled season, expectations for Kevin Durant, and what needs to change next season for Houston to take the next step. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti hang out for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a girlfriend wanting to move and more. CAVS GO UP 3–2 (1:49) Pistons have a problem LARRY HARRIS (13:37) Drafting Steph Curry (22:12) How they courted Kevin Durant (24:49) Using the draft to help Steph (32:26) The failure of the “two timelines” strategy (41:08) Why he gravitated toward the front office over coaching (42:58) Warriors pursuit of another star alongside Steph RAFAEL STONE (51:50) NIL impacting the draft’s depth? (52:47) Getting over a disappointing season (58:53) How Durant impacts the rest of the roster (1:04:24) Reed Sheppard (1:08:40) Jalen Green (1:13:11) How he became a GM LIFE ADVICE (1:14:56) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _ Get your tickets and get courtside for the playoffs, at https://Cosm.com _ _ _ _ _ Shell V-Power® NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline. More power. More performance. In gasoline direct injection engine fuel injectors with continuous use of Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline. Compared to lower octane fuels. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, driving conditions and driving style. See shell.us/more for more details. _ _ _ _ _

Ryen and the crew continue live from the NBA Combine in Chicago! He opens with the Spurs taking a 3–2 lead over the Wolves and why Wemby is the most fun player to watch in the NBA. Then, he chats with Wizards president Michael Winger about what it was like being in the lottery room when Washington landed the No. 1 pick, how many guys are really in the mix to go first overall, and how that player would fit alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Next, he talks with former Tennessee star and future lottery pick Nate Ament about the draft process, how close he came to returning to school, and some funny Rick Barnes stories. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including hostility with a brother-in-law and whether a guy is too loose with his spending. WEMBY / SPURS BOUNCE BACK (1:36) Wemby is the most fun watch MICHAEL WINGER, WIZARDS PRESIDENT (13:37) Behind the scenes of winning the lottery (18:25) How many players would you take No. 1? (26:49) How the No. 1 pick fits with Trae & AD (34:00) His team-building philosophy (39:03) Darryn Peterson evaluation NATE AMENT (45:27) Combine check-in (47:12) Could he have actually gone back to Tennessee? (47:44) Funny Russillo/Rick Barnes story (53:02) Playing with and against other guys in this class (54:32) No way he’d miss March Madness (55:44) Expectations for the draft LIFE ADVICE (57:19) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _ Join the Shell Fuel Rewards program and save. _ _ _ _ _ Get your tickets and get courtside for the playoffs, at https://Cosm.com _ _ _ _ _

Ryen and the crew are in Chicago all week for the NBA Combine! He opens with the Wemby ejection and the Wolves tying the series at 2–2 before getting into the Knicks’ sweep of the Sixers. Then, he’s joined by Mark Titus from the Mostly Sports studio to talk about the draft order, who ends up where, their favorite and least favorite prospects, and more. Then, Russillo talks about his experience in the lottery room on Sunday and takes us behind the scenes of how it all goes down before we see it on TV. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for the NBA Alliance Parlay and close things out with some listener-submitted Life Advice, including hooking up with the maid of honor and what to do with loser friends. NBA PLAYOFFS (01:45) Wemby ejected as Wolves even the series (14:08) Knicks sweep Sixers MARK TITUS (25:26) Live from the Mostly Sports studio (30:13) What is the objective of the NBA Combine? (33:57) Lottery conspiracies (44:56) Titus thinks Peterson should go No. 1 (55:15) Caleb Wilson hype (57:36) Cam Boozer dropping (1:02:06) Acuff or Flemming? (1:07:14) Other prospects they like INSIDE THE LOTTERY (1:18:22) Ryen takes you inside the draft lottery room NBA ALLIANCE (1:27:53) LIFE ADVICE (1:30:26) _ _ _ _ _ Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/RUSSILLO and use code RUSSILLO for 15% off your entire order. #REVOLVEpartner _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _ Get your tickets and get courtside for the playoffs, at https://Cosm.com _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the Knicks going up 2–0 against the Embiid-less Sixers and the Spurs’ major bounce-back in Game 2 against the Wolves. Then, Brian Windhorst stops by to talk about the OG Anunoby injury, the Cavs’ future if they get bounced, the Luka-to-Spain story blowing up, a draft lottery lookahead, and more. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a few follow-ups, removing a best man from your wedding, and returning a contractor’s tools. NBA PLAYOFFS (1:32) Knicks go up 2–0, but the OG injury lingers (10:00) Spurs smash Wolves in Game 2 BRIAN WINDHORST (16:09) Knicks-Sixers / OG injury (26:12) If the Cavs lose this series… are big changes coming? (39:14) Luka’s rehab in Spain (42:33) Lottery lookahead (53:40) Giannis trade update (Jaylen Brown?) (59:10) Masai Ujiri to the Mavs LIFE ADVICE (1:01:48) _ _ _ _ _ Download the app and get started for free. Results will vary. Not all payments are boost-eligible. Some users may not receive improved scores or approval odds. Not all lenders use Experian credit files, and not all lenders use scores impacted by Experian Boost®. See Experian.com for details. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the Pistons keeping it rolling, taking Game 1 over the Cavs, including a strong Durant performance and the Harden roller coaster. He also breaks down the Thunder, who are coasting so far in the playoffs. Then, US soccer legend Clint Dempsey stops by to talk about his career, the current USMNT ahead of the World Cup, his and Ryen’s shared love for Fulham, and his passion for other sports growing up. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a story about someone’s barber getting arrested and whether to push through law school or not. NBA PLAYOFFS (1:38) Pistons take Game 1 vs. Cavs (14:25) OKC goes up 1–0 over the Lakers and continues coasting CLINT DEMPSEY (20:20) The popularity of soccer now vs. when he started (22:13) The USMNT leading up to the World Cup (33:45) What it was like playing abroad (39:40) Whether current players ask him for advice (42:54) The pressure of playing in a World Cup (45:32) If soccer didn’t work out, what he’d be doing (47:43) World Cup prediction LIFE ADVICE (49:32) _ _ _ _ _ Download the Reddit app today. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens by ranking the worst first-round losses in the NBA playoffs, discussing the Magic’s collapse and the firing of head coach Jamahl Mosley, the Celtics’ problems, and whether the Sixers can win the East. Then, the voice of the NBA, Mike Breen, stops by to look back at Round 1 and preview Round 2, including the pressure on the Knicks to reach the Finals, LeBron’s future, his thoughts on the Spurs, and how his job has changed on the broadcast. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for The Alliance (Pistons/Cavs), some listener-submitted Life Advice, and Ryen’s Vegas recap with PMT. ROUND 1 EXIT SURVEY (1:43) Ranking the worst series losses (7:03) Magic collapse / Mosley fired (12:24) Celtics’ problems (15:32) Respect to the Raptors (18:56) Rockets season worse than last year? (23:53) Where do the Hawks go? (25:57) Harden extension? (26:12) Would a Finals run mean the most for Embiid? MIKE BREEN (27:45) How he’ll remember this Magic–Pistons series (31:03) Embiid’s turnaround (39:13) Pressure on the Knicks to reach the Finals (40:39) Would you pick the Spurs? (51:32) How much longer can LeBron do this? (57:48) How he views the foul-baiting era (1:04:57) The broadcast with RJ and Legler THE ALLIANCE (1:06:39) LIFE ADVICE (1:11:02) _ _ _ _ _ Get 20% off your first purchase at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/RYEN when using the code RYEN at checkout _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the Pistons staying alive at home against the Magic and the show Cade and Paolo put on, before getting into the Rockets clawing their way back to 3–2 against the Lakers (uh oh?). Next, PJ Carlesimo stops by to break down the game he called—Cavs–Raptors—including Scottie Barnes emerging as the best player in the series, the Spurs’ young guys showing up, and whether the Blazers job is worth taking. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including an unfortunate incident before they taped the show. NBA PLAYOFFS (1:42) Cade–Paolo duel as Pistons stay alive (7:52) Rockets cut it to 3–2 vs. the Lakers P.J. CARLESIMO (16:47) Cavs–Raptors (21:22) Cavs need more from their bigs (23:45) Scottie Barnes (29:46) Spurs rolling (46:42) Would you take the Blazers job? LIFE ADVICE (52:38) _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the Knicks going up 3–2 and potentially figuring out the Hawks, along with the Celtics’ shooting variance striking again as they fail to close out the Sixers at home. Then, Ethan Strauss stops by to talk about why people hate the Thunder, whether their perceived advantages are real, modern officiating, Kevin Durant’s legacy, and the NBA’s proposed “fix” for tanking. Next, Trent Dilfer is back to break down several drafted quarterbacks, why some fail to live up to their talent, and where he thinks he fell short at UAB. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy who thinks his life is over after college. NBA PLAYOFFS (1:35) Knicks go up 3–2 (9:43) Celtics can’t close out the Sixers ETHAN STRAUSS (19:08) Why people hate OKC (21:57) Is modern NBA officiating broken? (32:54) Fan culture in 2026 (43:48) Kevin Durant’s legacy (49:30) The new draft lottery fix TRENT DILFER (1:01:40) Loves Ty Simpson to the Rams (1:07:13) College QBs aren’t asked to do much (1:12:46) Was Mendoza worth the first pick? (1:19:08) Why big-name QBs fell (1:26:41) What was it like getting fired at UAB midseason? (1:28:57) Difficulties of the transfer portal (1:38:06) Why he loves coaching high school football LIFE ADVICE (1:42:09) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _