NBA Summer League Standouts and Rumors of Westbrook to the Nuggets
Jul 23, 2024
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From NBA Summer League standouts to rumors of Russell Westbrook joining the Nuggets, the hosts cover it all. They also discuss Team USA's exhibition games, TNT's offer to retain NBA rights, and more. Get ready for some exciting basketball updates and rumors!
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Quick takeaways
NBA Summer League showcased standout players
Rumors of Westbrook joining Denver Nuggets circulating
TNT to match offer for NBA rights, sparking legal discussions
Deep dives
TNT's Bid for NBA Rights and Noah Kahan's Concert
TNT exercised its provision to match the Amazon deal for a portion of NBA games, raising questions about the alliance. Noah Kahan's concert at Fenway Park was a hit with great energy and teen fanbase. The audio quality at Fenway was disappointing, but visually stunning. A historic concert featuring MGMT and Paul McCartney at Fenway in 09 was discussed, and the trip included indulging in local cuisine, leading to a noticeable weight gain.
Team USA Olympic Concerns
Concern arises over Team USA's close matches against South Sudan and Germany, pointing to potential issues with the roster dynamics. Speculation surrounds the impact of lineup adjustments to maximize player contributions and address sluggish performances. Observers await the matchup versus Serbia as a litmus test for Team USA's Olympic prospects.
TNT's NBA Rights Dilemma
TNT's decision to match the Amazon deal for NBA games sparks legal discussions and surprises at the high-level NBA owner call. The perplexing press release hints at a possible court battle over the rights, with impactful ripple effects on the media landscape. Uncertainties persist around TNT's future role in NBA coverage despite the matching provision being exercised.
Fenway Park Concert Experience
The concert experience at Fenway Park, headlined by Noah Kahan and Mount Joy, highlighted the unique audio challenges at the venue. Despite sound quality issues, the ambiance and view of the show were commendable. The trip to Boston featured indulging in local pizza delicacies, adding to the overall enjoyment of the concert experience.
Achievements of the Boston Trip
The Boston trip entailed reconnecting with friends, attending Noah Kahan's concert at Fenway Park, and relishing local pizza delights. The vibrant concert atmosphere, combined with culinary indulgences, characterized the nostalgic trip's highlights. Despite post-trip weight gain, the enriching experiences and quality time with friends added value to the journey.
Just after the Heat beat the Grizzlies in the nail-biting NBA summer league championship game (0:58), KOC and Verno convene to talk about the standout players from Vegas this summer (8:26). Then they talk about the rumors flying around that Russell Westbrook will sign with the Denver Nuggets (38:14), Team USA’s exhibition games (44:57), and the news that TNT will be submitting a matching offer to retain NBA rights (49:19).
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