Join host Evan Groat and NBA insider Mark Medina for an in-depth breakdown of the current NBA playoff landscape. This discussion covers the Los Angeles Lakers' surprising early lead over the Houston Rockets despite missing key players, and the potential return timelines for stars like Luca Dončić and Austin Reaves. The interview also analyzes Victor Wembanyama's injury status for the Spurs, Devin Booker's officiating complaints in the Suns-Thunder series, and the offensive struggles of the New York Knicks. Finally, Medina provides his predictions for the Eastern and Western Conference champions as the path to the NBA Finals becomes clearer.

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Introduction and Playoff Overview
• 00:34 – Lakers vs. Rockets: LeBron’s 2-0 Lead
• 02:49 – Injury Updates: Luca Dončić and Austin Reaves
• 05:24 – Spurs vs. Blazers: Victor Wembanyama Concussion Protocol
• 07:49 – Suns vs. Thunder: Devin Booker Officiating Comments
• 10:30 – Knicks vs. Hawks: Eastern Conference Vulnerabilities
• 13:13 – Celtics and the Path to the NBA Finals
• 14:02 – Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: A Chippy Playoff History
• 14:49 – Western Conference Favorites and Finals Prediction
• 18:01 – Conclusion and Guest Info

Get ready for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh! This week, we sit down with Eric Edholm, lead NFL Draft writer for NFL.com, to break down a unique and "top-heavy" 2026 class.

We dive deep into the Las Vegas Raiders' expected move for Heisman winner and national champion QB Fernando Mendoza. Edholm provides pro comparisons for Mendoza, discusses the impact of the Raiders' offensive line, and explores whether Mendoza should start Day 1 over veteran Kirk Cousins.

Beyond the QBs, we analyze the depth of this year's class across key positions:

• Position Strength: Where to find value in a draft Edholm calls "confusing" and "top-heavy" at offensive tackle.
• Safe Bets vs. Risks: Why Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs are considered "bust-proof" prospects while others carry "boom-bust" volatility.
• Stock Risers: Who blew away the Combine and Pro Days to skyrocket into first-round consideration.

Whether you're a Raiders fan or an NFL draft enthusiast, this interview covers everything you need to know before the picks start flying in Pittsburgh.

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YouTube Timecodes

• 00:00 – Introduction: 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
• 01:17 – Fernando Mendoza: Scouting Report & Jared Goff Comparison
• 02:02 – The Kirk Cousins & Clint Kubiak Factor in Las Vegas
• 03:08 – Mendoza’s Mental Toughness: From Miami to Indiana
• 04:35 – Evaluating the 2026 Class: Shaky QBs & Elite Edge Rushers
• 06:07 – Finding Value: Deep Tiers at Tight End & Safety
• 08:05 – The "Bust-Proof" Prospects: Sonny Styles & Caleb Downs
• 09:28 – Jeremyah Love vs. Bijan Robinson
• 11:13 – Boom-or-Bust: Risks with Jordan Tyson & Akeem Mesidor
• 13:30 – The Offensive Tackle Run: Why the First 50 Picks Matter
• 15:04 – Draft Stock Risers: Jerard McCoy & Malachi Lawrence
• 18:04 – Closing Thoughts

Join host Evan Groat and Andy Patton, host of the Locked On Basketball Podcast, as they dive into the high-stakes matchups of the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis. This episode features an in-depth analysis of the "de facto national championship" between Michigan and Arizona, the clash between Illinois and UConn, and the latest buzz surrounding North Carolina's search for a new head coach.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction to the Sportsnot Interview

0:40 - North Carolina Head Coach Search: Lloyd, May, or Donovan

4:08 - Is the "Cinderella" Run Dead? The Impact of NIL & Transfer Portal

7:12 - Game Preview: #1 Illinois vs. #1 UConn

9:26 - The Danny Hurley Factor: Does Tournament Experience Matter?

11:21 - The Main Event: Michigan Wolverines vs. Arizona Wildcats

14:01 - Pressure to Win: Long Championship Droughts for Michigan & Arizona

15:10 - Where to Follow Andy Patton

#FinalFour #CollegeBasketball #CollegeHoops #UConn #Illinois #Michigan #Arizona