 
(0:00) Marcus Smart’s name continues to be mentioned in rumors around the NBA with reports coming out that Brad Stevens is sick of his inconsistent play.
(14:30) Red Sox ownership wanting to avoid going into the CBT (competitive balance tax) at the deadline is discussed.
(25:10) Calls come in on all the topics from the day.
(33:45) The Final Word with Matt McCarthy

<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>(0:00) Marcus Smart&rsquo;s name continues to be mentioned in rumors around the NBA with reports coming out that Brad Stevens is sick of his inconsistent play.</li>
<li>(14:30) Red Sox ownership wanting to avoid going into the CBT (competitive balance tax) at the deadline is discussed.</li>
<li>(25:10) Calls come in on all the topics from the day.</li>
<li>(33:45) The Final Word with Matt McCarthy</li>
</ul>

Full show podcasts in one-hour segments, of Felger & Massarotti, updated weekdays. Listen to Felger & Mazz live every weekday from 2pm-6pm ET on Boston's Home for Sports, 98.5 The Sports Hub.

Felger & Massarotti

98.5 The Sports Hub Audio

Marcus Smart’s Future // Red Sox Avoiding the CBT // The Final Word - 8/2/2021 (Hour 4)

(0:00) Felger, McCarthy and Barth answer calls about the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby and ways to shorten extra inning baseball games
(9:05) The guys react to Jaylen Brown’s comments on Bronny James not being good enough to be in the NBA and being snubbed from Team USA
(19:02) The guys react to the National Anthem during the Home Run Derby and Felger reads the email of the day
(33:16) The Final Word!

<ul>
<li aria-level="1">(0:00) Felger, McCarthy and Barth answer calls about the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby and ways to shorten extra inning baseball games</li>
<li aria-level="1">(9:05) The guys react to Jaylen Brown’s comments on Bronny James not being good enough to be in the NBA and being snubbed from Team USA</li>
<li aria-level="1">(19:02) The guys react to the National Anthem during the Home Run Derby and Felger reads the email of the day</li>
<li aria-level="1">(33:16) The Final Word!</li>
</ul>

Jaylen Brown on Bronny James and Team USA  // Home Run Derby National Anthem // The Final Word - 7/16 (Hour 4)

(0:00) Felger, McCarthy and Barth discuss the lack of buzz the Patriots have received heading into the start of training camp
(12:00) The guys talk about the quarterbacks selected in the 2024 NFL Draft amidst Caleb Williams signing with the Chicago Bears
(21:31) Caller thoughts on the Red Sox going into the trade deadline and Jaylen Brown comments
(29:33) The guys reset their thoughts on the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby

<ul>
<li aria-level="1">(0:00) Felger, McCarthy and Barth discuss the lack of buzz the Patriots have received heading into the start of training camp</li>
<li aria-level="1">(12:00) The guys talk about the quarterbacks selected in the 2024 NFL Draft amidst Caleb Williams signing with the Chicago Bears</li>
<li aria-level="1">(21:31) Caller thoughts on the Red Sox going into the trade deadline and Jaylen Brown comments</li>
<li aria-level="1">(29:33) The guys reset their thoughts on the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby</li>
</ul>

Patriots one week away from training camp // Caleb Williams signs with the Chicago Bears // MLB Home Run and All-Star Game thoughts - 7/16 (Hour 3)

(0:00) Felger, McCarthy and Barth start the second hour discussing ways to make extra innings better in the MLB
(7:59) The guys react to Knicks owner James Dolan being upset over the NBA’s new television deal
(18:29) Felger, McCarthy and Barth compare the NBA’s new television deal to the NFL’s current television deal
(30:45) Caller thoughts on NBA TV deal and MLB extra inning idea

<ul>
<li aria-level="1">(0:00) Felger, McCarthy and Barth start the second hour discussing ways to make extra innings better in the MLB</li>
<li aria-level="1">(7:59) The guys react to Knicks owner James Dolan being upset over the NBA’s new television deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">(18:29) Felger, McCarthy and Barth compare the NBA’s new television deal to the NFL’s current television deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">(30:45) Caller thoughts on NBA TV deal and MLB extra inning idea</li>
</ul>

Marcus Smart’s Future // Red Sox Avoiding the CBT // The Final Word - 8/2/2021 (Hour 4)

In 2 playlist(s)

Felger & Massarotti

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips