Oddball is back with more razzmatazz than ever! Charlotte and Amin kick off the show with WNBA updates, focusing on the Las Vegas Aces' struggles after the Olympic break, despite A'ja Wilson's standout performances. They also dive into the drama surrounding Sheryl Swoopes leaking DMs between her and Caitlin Clark. After discussing Wright Thompson's profile on Clark, featured in a recent episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out, they shift gears to the Celtics' offseason developments—leading Charlotte to plead with Boston players to stay off their phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin shares an interview with reporter and podcast host Ethan Strauss from Summer League to kick off the show. They discuss Ethan's "well-followed" Substack, House of Strauss, and counter-arguments to Tom Haberstroh's recent piece about falsified stats during the season Michael Jordan won Defensive Player of the Year. Amin and Charlotte close the show with a final round of Off-Court Olympic Games and hand medals to Tom Cruise, Nikola Jokic, and Devin Booker.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh joins the show to discuss some rule changes he thinks Adam Silver should consider. Should the league eliminate corner threes? What if players couldn't foul out? And what the heck does he mean by the "Payton Pritchard rule"? Find out all that and more on today's episode! Charlotte and Amin close the show with the debut of Amin's totally scientific, perfectly calibrated Oddball Questionnaire to determine whether or not someone is an Oddball.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlotte and Amin relive Team USA's historic win against France to earn gold at the Olympics on today's episode of Oddball. They use several movie analogies in a feeble attempt to explain Steph Curry's fourth quarter performance. They also discuss Jayson Tatum's lack of playing time, why Devin Booker was so important to the team's success, and why Amin thinks Lebron James and Steph need to play together in the NBA. To close the show, they discuss the nail-biter that was the Team USA Women's gold medal match, and Amin comments on a resurfaced Noah Lyles quote.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a lively discussion, Rachel Nichols, a prominent sports journalist with deep insights into the NBA, analyzes the implications of the recent $76 billion media rights deal. She speculates about the future of player contracts and the possibility of 'Inside the NBA' making a comeback. Nichols also proposes a fresh approach to engaging All-Star Game participants and predicts who might emerge as the highest-paid player in a decade. The hosts wrap things up with some Olympic-themed fun, blending sports with entertainment.

Kevin Durant, now the all-time leading scorer for an American men's basketball team, shines amidst the Olympic action. Rudy Gobert's perplexing comments raise eyebrows regarding 'surgery.' Jrue Holiday, LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Anthony Edwards each receive off-court Olympic medals for their contributions beyond the game. The hosts also preview the exciting semifinal matchups, blending player performance insights with playful banter. This lively discussion captures the thrill of competition while highlighting the impact athletes have beyond the court.

Team USA basketball has been running wild in the Olympics, but Charlotte and Amin think the pressure is starting to mount as the quarterfinals start this week. The USA women's basketball team is also on a roll, winning their 58th game in a row. Unstoppable much?! Without Caitlin Clark, the team is winning, but for some reason, people still wish she was on the court for Team USA. South Sudan is still receiving flowers from Amin and everyone around the world. The Team USA basketball team has been doing side quests at the Olympics, being seen practicing and watching other Olympic sports, including watching Noah Lyles win the 100m dash after calling out the NBA last year. Fran Fraschilla, the director of the USA's 3x3 program, joins us to teach us more about 3X3 and why it's difficult for NBA players to participate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin and Charlotte are back in action with a lot to cover! Team USA Basketball team beat South Sudan in a game that we all thought would've been closer than it was. After a wave of criticism for not playing Jayson Tatum, head coach Steve Kerr played everybody in this game except Joel Embidd. But it's okay because he'll start against Puerto Rico in the next game. We go through Odd and Ends, where we see Ant Edwards get buddy-buddy with KD, Wemby towering over players around the world, and 3x3 basketball. Plus, there is a new segment called Off Court Olympic Games from our sponsor, Liquid I.V., where we give medals to NBA players for their off-court contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Olympics are heating up, so you know what that means... It's time for an Oddball All-Time Team USA Basketball Bracket! Charlotte is joined by guest host Juju Gotti as they break down an 8-team tournament with legendary Team USA squads, each having won medals, facing off to determine the ultimate champion. Dream matchups like Steph Curry vs. Chris Paul, Kobe vs. LeBron, Young Kevin Durant vs. OG Kevin Durant, and, of course, the NBA's greatest matchup—Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oddball is back with our regularly scheduled Oddball reporting. Amin is out, so Juju is back to help Charlotte unpack Team USA Basketball. Lebron showed up and showed out, while 2024 NBA Champion Jayson Tatum sat on the bench "happily." Steve Kerr said it was a mistake, but the team flourished against Jokic and Serbia, so who knows?! Kevin Durant is back and bringing the heat after sitting out during Team USA practices and scrimmages. Odds and Ends talks about Dwyane Wade commentating on the Olympics, Ant Edwards challenging star ping-pong players to a game, and a combo meal we didn't know we needed. We also do an Olympic version of Bet The Show to discuss Team USA's upcoming game against South Sudan, Team USA's Overall Point Leader, and the Olympic basketball MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices