Stevens Flips Everything, WNBA’s New Era Begins, Magic’s Origin | HARD PASS Ep. 8

Brad Stevens flipped two starters in 15 hours, cleared $150M in luxury tax, and reshaped the Celtics’ roster in the process. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers face off in a WNBA showdown that could define a new era. In Distant Replay, we revisit the 1979 NBA Draft — and how a coin flip gave the Lakers Magic Johnson. Finally, Haliburton’s injury has heated up the comment section, with fans debating OKC’s legitimacy.

HARD PASS Ep.8

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Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.

On today’s episode:

- Brad Stevens flips two starters in 15 hours — and lights up Hoop Scoop with a $150M swing

- Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers headlines Marquee Matchup — the rivalry begins

- Seven champs in seven years — Betting 101 breaks down who’s next

- A 1979 coin flip lands Magic in LA — and Distant Replay shows how it changed everything

- Haliburton’s injury sparks debate in Fans in the Stands — did OKC really earn it?

I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

Today’s Segments

00:00 Intro

00:41 The Hoop Scoop

04:03 Heat Check

09:46 Marquee Matchup

12:42 Betting 101

15:56 Distant Replay

20:37 Fans in the Stands

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SGA Goes Down In History, But Did Haliburton’s Injury Change Everything? | HARD PASS Ep. 7

SGA’s historic season ends in glory — but did Haliburton’s injury decide the Finals? In this episode of Hard Pass, Doug breaks down the Thunder’s championship run, the heartbreaking twist for Indiana, and what Kevin Durant’s trade to Houston means for his legacy. Plus: Sophie Cunningham’s WNBA brawl is dividing fans in Heat Check — are you cooling things down, or throwing elbows in the comments?

Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder took place on June 22, 2025.

HARD PASS Ep.7

#NBAFinals #IndianaPacers #OklahomaThunder #PacersVsThunder #HardPass

Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.

On today’s episode:

- The Thunder win it all — but would the Pacers have taken Game 7 with Haliburton?

- SGA makes history… but turnovers nearly gave it away

- Kevin Durant joins the Rockets — can a new core salvage his legacy?

- Sophie Cunningham’s fight lights up Heat Check — passion or PR problem?

- “OKC got the ring, but Pacers might’ve had the story.” — DK

I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

Today’s Segments

00:00 Intro

00:35 The Hoop Scoop

04:26 Heat Check

06:36 Durant traded to Rockets

09:40 Heat Check

11:17 WNBA Drama

15:08 Betting 101

18:20 Hardwood Confidential

20:12 Distant Replay

22:50 Fans in the Stands

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OKC Falls Apart, Pacers Force Game 7 & The $200M Ja Morant Twist | HARD PASS Ep. 6

The youngest Finals team in decades just collapsed on the biggest stage… and now, Sam Presti’s entire legacy comes down to one game. Meanwhile, Ja Morant’s team just dodged a $200 million bullet—and Angel Reese? Yeah… we need to talk about her too. Let’s get into it.

Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder took place on June 19, 2025.

HARD PASS Ep.6

#NBAFinals #IndianaPacers #SamPresti #PacersVsThunder #HardPass

Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.

On today’s episode:

- The Pacers stun OKC and force a Game 7 — did SGA finally look… young?

- Haliburton guts it out on one leg, and still outplays OKC’s backcourt

- Ja Morant’s contract just saved Memphis $200 million — here’s how

- DK breaks down the Olajuwon-over-Jordan debate… was it really the wrong pick?

- “Presti built a contender without tanking. Now he’s one bad quarter from heartbreak.” — DK

I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

Today’s Segments

00:00 Intro

00:38 The Hoop Scoop

02:54 Heat Check

03:57 Betting 101

06:20 Hardwood Confidential

11:29 Distant Replay

17:11 Fans in the Stands

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