In this episode we break down the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft, grade every NFL team's season and discuss whether the NBA has a tanking crisis.

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Intro 00:00

1. Riv’s top 10 2026 prospects 15:22
2. Question marks surrounding Darryn Peterson 34:20
3. Better with Wemby: Knueppel or Harper? 42:52
4. Can the Spurs make the finals? 52:00
5. Proposed new rules for tanking 59:54
6. Joel’s solution for tanking 01:09:10
7. Riv tangent 01:11:54
8. Was the draft fixed for Flagg? 01:15:38
9. Riv is a Pistons fan now 01:21:21
10. Pistons embarrass the Knicks 01:25:29
11. How can bad teams get better in the NBA? 01:26:15
12. Pistons-Knicks game tangent 01:32:07
13. Pistons vs Knicks reaction 01:34:16
14. Is Riv ready to go all-in on the Pistons? 01:41:35
15. Superstars always perform at MSG 01:44:19
16. Is LeBron going to retire + Joel story 01:44:54
17. Will Lebron go to Cleveland for his final year? 01:51:23
18. Heated Jaguars debate: Do they get an F grade? 02:03:11
19. Heated Eagles debate: Do they get an F grade? 02:19:45
20. AFC Team Grades 02:28:43
21. Jaguars debate continued 02:42:44
22. NFC Team Grades 02:54:49