You guys need better boats, or perhaps a proper boating license! Lol

I think the Rockets will be awesome next season. I agree it was too bad they traded away Brooks as part of the package to get KD, but they still have plenty of great defenders, although not as annoying as Brooks. I'm going to be watching Amen Thompson, what a talented young man with exceptional defensive prowess. First All NBA Defensive Team selection in his second season and well deserved.

Speaking of Yang Hansen, did you guys catch this from his media interview?

I'm starting to like this guy already. Haha.

I was thinking about this redraft thing.

Should we do this as a series? multiple sports?

We can post and talk about it on the pod.

Alternatively, we could have a series of polls "first pick in x year" right or wrong.

Summary of Episode 38 - Stacker Sports Podcast

Introduction and Technical Issues:

• The hosts apologize for ambient noise and mention this is their third attempt at recording due to technical difficulties, humorously referencing a potential "boating accident" if it fails again.

NBA Finals Recap:

• The hosts express disappointment over the NBA Finals, particularly highlighting the impact of Tyrese Haliburton's injury, which they feel robbed fans of a classic Game 7.
• They congratulate the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers for their impressive runs and note the Thunder's promising future.

NBA Draft Discussion:

• The Thunder's draft strategy is discussed, including their trade of the 24th pick to the Kings due to limited roster spots.
• A heartfelt story is shared about a Thunder draftee whose mother escaped war in Liberia, and whose father passed away from cancer, leading him to switch from soccer to basketball.
• The hosts enjoy personal backstories of draft picks but critique the overuse of "sob stories" in media coverage, suggesting separate broadcasts for casual and analytical audiences.
• They compare the NBA and NFL drafts, noting the higher unpredictability in the NBA draft outcomes and the challenge of drafting impactful players due to smaller rosters.
• The draft coverage now spans two days to emphasize the first round, though second-round picks like Nikola Jokic have historically been significant.
• They propose a future segment to redraft first overall picks since 2000, inspired by Bill Simmons' "Redraftables" series.

Notable Draft Prospects:

• The hosts discuss Thomas Sorber (Thunder), a Raptors draftee who seemed unenthusiastic about Toronto, and Ace Bailey, who resisted being drafted by the Jazz, exploring rules about sitting out a year.
• Other prospects mentioned include Yang Hansen (traded to Trailblazers), Cooper Flagg (Mavs), and Kasparis Yakuchonis (Heat), with the Heat praised for their drafting prowess.

NBA Trades and Offseason Moves:

• Significant trades like Kevin Durant to Houston for Brooks and Green are analyzed, with mixed opinions on whether it makes Houston a contender.
• The Pacers' outlook without Haliburton is discussed, predicting a playoff spot but not contender status.
• Masai Ujiri's departure from the Raptors is a surprise, with speculation about internal conflicts with ownership (Rogers) and his future moves.

NHL Offseason:

• The NHL has extended its collective bargaining agreement, increasing the regular season to 84 games, which the hosts find surprising compared to the NBA's trend of fewer games.
• Expansion talks include potential teams in Houston, Atlanta (despite past failures), and Quebec City, with skepticism about Atlanta's viability.

MLB Trade Deadline:

• The upcoming MLB trade deadline is previewed, with limited sellers in the American League due to competitive standings, though bullpen arms are expected to be in demand.
• Potential trades involving teams like the Diamondbacks and Rockies are discussed, with blockbuster trades like Rafael Devers' already noted.

CFL and Other Sports:

• The Toronto Argos' poor start (0-3) in the CFL is mentioned, with a game against the Ottawa Redblacks upcoming.
• Major League Cricket, Wimbledon, and Club World Cup markets on PredictIt are highlighted, with active betting discussions.
• The ongoing Super Bowl betting competition between hosts and listeners on PredictIt is humorously noted.

Contests and Community Engagement:

• Shoutouts are given to sponsors like Coffee, Global Sports Central, and Blockstream for the NBA Bracket Challenge, with plans for future collaborations like an NFL Survivor Pool and Fantasy Football.
• The hosts discuss ongoing community contests like Football Madness and encourage participation.

Conclusion:

• Despite a rocky start, the episode concludes successfully, with thanks to listeners and an invitation to engage in the Stacker News community.

The audio quality was decent all things considered.