Dead End Sports

The 2025 NBA Draft is officially behind us, and Cooper Flagg is heading to the Dallas Mavericks as the #1 overall pick! In this episode, we break down the biggest surprises of the draft, which teams made the smartest moves, and who might be the steal of the year. We also dive into the NBA offseason chaos, including Kristaps Porzingis being shipped to the Hawks and Lonzo Ball landing with the Cavs. Should the Celtics finally trade Jaylen Brown? Then it’s over to the NFL, where Jalen Ramsey is headed to the Steelers in a blockbuster deal for Minkah Fitzpatrick! Who won the trade? What does this mean for the Dolphins’ 2025 season? Finally, we examine the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, which features legends such as Antonio Gates and Jared Allen. Who deserved it the most — and who got snubbed? 🔥 Let us know your takes in the comments! Don’t forget to like, subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Intro (0:00) NBA Draft Recap (14:36) NBA Free Agency Reactions (31:56) Jalen Ramsey Traded (1:09:38) NFL Hall of Fame Reactions (1:32:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA just got flipped on its head again. The Phoenix Suns ship Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in a massive deal—Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick, and FIVE second-rounders are headed to the desert. Who won this trade, and is Houston a legit top-3 West team now? We also break down the Thunder winning their first NBA title and what it means for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s legacy. Plus, the Ravens add Jaire Alexander—does that turn the heat up on Lamar Jackson’s title hopes? And don’t forget about Cam Ward. The Titans’ young QB might be the most disrespected #1 pick in years. Is it time to change the narrative? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4546989716668416 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hopped on last night for a quick convo about Game 7. We joined with about 5 minutes to go in the game. We also briefly discussed the KD trade, but will go more in-depth on Tuesday night's show about the trade and the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two months removed from the 2025 NFL Draft, it's time to revisit the top 10 picks and make some bold predictions. Which rookies are primed to make an immediate impact, and which ones might already be red flags? The crew debates: 🏈 Who will be the breakout star of the top 10? 🏈 Who’s the most likely to be a bust? 🏈 Are these teams setting their rookies up to succeed—or fail? Drop your picks in the comments: who’s your impact rookie and who’s flopping out the gate? #NFLDraft2025 #RookieWatch #NFLTalk #DeadEndSports #Top10Picks #NFLPredictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kansas City Chiefs got smacked in the Super Bowl, and now folks are saying the dynasty might be dead. Are they still the kings of the AFC—or has the crown already been snatched? The crew chops it up like it’s a barbershop on a Sunday afternoon: 💈 Is Mahomes still THAT dude? 💈 Which AFC team is built to knock the Chiefs off? 💈 What’s more likely: a Super Bowl run or KC not even winning the AFC West? Time to stop playing polite—let’s get into it. #Chiefs #NFLBarbershopTalk #DeadEndSports #AFCWest #PatrickMahomes #NFLDebates #IsTheDynastyDead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic shocked the NBA with a sneaky mid-level trade: Desmond Bane is headed to Orlando, while Memphis receives KCP, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and a pick swap. The crew breaks it down: 🔁 Who really won this trade—Orlando or Memphis? 🤔 Should Memphis cash in even more and move on from Ja Morant? 🏗️ Or is this the start of a smart rebuild around him? This move could reshape both franchises… or blow up in their faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On tonight's Dead End Sports Live, we break down a surprising mid-level NBA trade between the Grizzlies and Magic. The deal sent Desmond Bane to Orlando and brought back a haul of picks (and bodies) to Memphis. Did either team win this deal? Then we pivot to Game 5 of the NBA Finals, where the Oklahoma City Thunder took control of the series against the Pacers. With Game 6 set for Juneteenth in Indiana, can OKC finish the job and bring home their first title? We also ask the tough question: Should Memphis consider trading Ja Morant with all these new picks? Later, we shift to the NFL: After a blowout loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl, is the Chiefs' AFC reign finally ending? And which AFC team has the best shot to knock them off the throne? Finally, we revisit the Top 10 picks from the 2025 NFL Draft. Who's about to break out — and who's already smelling like a bust? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4546989716668416 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder handled business in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 and taking a 3-2 series lead. With Game 6 set for Thursday—Juneteenth—the Thunder are just one win away from their first championship in franchise history. The crew debates: 🏀 Can the Pacers bounce back at home and force a Game 7? 🏀 How will Indiana’s postseason run be remembered if they fall short? 🏀 Is OKC ready to cement themselves as the league’s new dynasty? Drop your Game 6 predictions in the comments! #NBAFinals #Thunder #Pacers #Game6 #Juneteenth #NBATalk #DeadEndSports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dead End Sports’ own Feefo just dropped his Top 5 All-Time NBA Centers list — and while most of it lines up with history, his #5 pick is sparking serious debate. From Shaq to Kareem to Hakeem, the legends are locked in… 👀 But who did Feefo put at #5 that has fans up in arms? We break down the full list, compare resumes, and ask: Is Feefo’s pick wild or actually underrated? Who got snubbed? And how do YOU rank the all-time great bigs? Drop your Top 5 Centers in the comments and let us know if Feefo’s list is facts or foul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an incredible rookie year for several quarterbacks, we may be witnessing the best QB draft class in NFL history. Now the real question begins: who’s built to break out in Year 2… and who’s destined to regress? We’re talking: 🏈 Caleb Williams 🏈 Jayden Daniels 🏈 Drake Maye 🏈 Michael Penix Jr. 🏈 J.J. McCarthy 🏈 Bo Nix 📉 Who’s taking that sophomore slump? 📈 Who’s about to make that superstar leap? The Dead End Sports crew debates which QBs are the real deal and which ones might already be hitting their ceiling. 👇 Drop your QB rankings in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s official — Aaron Rodgers is a Pittsburgh Steeler for the 2025-26 NFL season. The Steelers locked in the future Hall of Famer on a one-year, $13.65 million deal with $10M guaranteed — and up to $19.5M with incentives. Now the real questions begin: Can Rodgers take this team on a deep playoff run? Is this just a short-term stunt or a real championship push? And when should Pittsburgh finally start developing a young QB for the future? The Dead End Sports crew breaks down the move, what it means for the AFC North, and how the Steelers should play this new era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 NBA Finals are officially underway and we’re breaking down everything from the first two games. After a dramatic start to the series, Oklahoma City and Indiana are tied 1-1. We react to Game 1 and 2, then look ahead to what could be a turning point in Game 3. What’s the one thing each team needs to lock in on to take control of this series? We also ask the real question: Who's more to blame for the Game 2 loss — Rick Carlisle or Tyrese Haliburton? 📍 Game 3 heads to Indiana. What adjustments are coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Knicks shocked the league by firing Tom Thibodeau after one of their most successful stretches in decades — two 50-win seasons and their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000. Now that the dust has settled… 👀 What should the Knicks' expectations be heading into next season? 🧠 Who should replace Thibs to lead the next phase of this franchise? The Dead End Sports crew breaks it all down — the decision, the implications, and the names that should be on New York’s short list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which NFL quarterback and head coach have the most to prove heading into the 2025 season? In this segment, we dive into the duos under the most pressure to deliver — from underperforming veterans to coaches on the hot seat. Whether it’s about saving their job or rewriting the narrative, the stakes are sky-high. Who’s out of excuses? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Knicks are out after falling to the Indiana Pacers, and it’s time to ask the hard questions. Should Tom Thibodeau be fired? What changes do the Knicks need to make to take the next step? In this segment, we break down what went wrong, the state of the roster, and what the front office needs to prioritize this offseason. Is this the end of the Thibs era in New York? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff run came to a crashing halt at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this segment, the crew breaks down what went wrong, what the Wolves need to do this offseason, and whether Anthony Edwards still belongs in the league's top 8 players. Is it time to move on from KAT? Can Ant be the guy on a championship team? We’re asking the tough questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hung out and watched game one of the NBA Finals last night between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. We react to the shot in real time and debate what happened to OKC down the stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wolves got bounced by the Thunder — what moves do they need to make next season, and is Anthony Edwards still top 8 material? Then we break down the Knicks’ loss to the Pacers and ask the big question: was it the right move to fire Tom Thibodeau? After that, we lock in our picks for the 2025 NBA Finals showdown between the Thunder and Pacers. Finally, we wrap with the NFL’s most pressured duo — which coach and QB have the most to prove next season? No sugar-coating here, just real talk on what’s next for these teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Finals are here! Thunder vs. Pacers — who ya got? In this segment, we lock in our picks for the 2025 NBA Finals and talk through why this matchup might be way more exciting than people think. Can OKC finish the job? Is Indy about to pull off one more upset? Let’s get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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