The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber

Gideon Hamilton sitting in for Jim today. The NBA Draft has officially concluded. What do you make of the Thunder’s draft selections? What other teams or players in the draft had a good two nights? George Schroeder, longtime College Football writer, joins the show to discuss the offseason and what to expect as we approach the start of the season? What’s the greatest rivalry in sports?

Jim Traber is back! Jim opens up the show telling stories of his World Series of Poker Tournaments in Las Vegas. Would he ever consider entering the main event. Do you think soccer players should be penalized for passing the ball back to the goalie? Has there ever been a better story than OU Baseball winning the National Championship? What do you expect from Aday Mara and the other Thunder Draft Picks? Brendan Sorsby’s situation and the hypocrisy of the NFL in passing judgement on him.

Jim Traber discusses Brendan Sorsby’s situation and the hypocrisy of the NFL in passing judgement on him. OU Baseball’s National Championship. Is there a precedent for OU’s unbelievable run?

Jim Traber is back! Jim opens up the show telling stories of his World Series of Poker Tournaments in Las Vegas. Would he ever consider entering the main event. Do you think soccer players should be penalized for passing the ball back to the goalie? Has there ever been a better story than OU Baseball winning the National Championship? What do you expect from Aday Mara and the other Thunder Draft Picks?

Gideon Hamilton sitting in for Jim today. Bill Haisten, from the Tulsa World, discusses covering boxing in Vegas including names like Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Did the Timberwolves make strides in contending in the Western Conference with their moves? Do we need more emphasis on continuity. World Cup Update headed into USA match tonight.

Oklahoma State Head Football Coach Eric Morris talks with Gideon Hamilton about his time in Stillwater so far and getting tuned up for the upcoming season!

Gideon Hamilton sitting in for Jim today. Colby Daniels joins the show. What kind of World Cup fever exists at the local Fox station? Would you have expected OU Baseball to have made it further in their postseason than both OU Softball and the Thunder? What do you look for in scouting or evaluating talent in basketball?

Gideon Hamilton sitting in for Jim today. Live analysis of the US playing Australia in the World Cup, including a couple of goals. Cameron Jourdan from Golfweek joins to discuss the US Open from Shinnecock Hills. Can Wyndham Clark run away with the win or will the difficulty of the course provide some drama over the weekend? What do you make of Oklahoma City native and OU Amateur Ryder Cowan’s performance through two rounds?

Gideon Hamilton sitting in for Jim today. Keith Smith from Spotrac and The Front Office Show joins to discuss the NBA Offseason. What do you expect from the Thunder following Sam Presti’s postseason press conference. Eli Lederman, College Football analyst from ESPN, discusses offseason recruiting and helps preview the season.

Gideon Hamilton sits in for Jim Traber and asks, when you aren’t a fan of a team, what other factors inform your rooting interests when you watch a game? CBS Sports Big 10 Football Preview. Kyle Irving from Underdog on the NBA Offseason and outlook for next season.

Gideon gets into the World Cup, College Football News, NBA, and the College World Series

Berry talk College World Series, World Cup, and NBA/Thunder basketball

Gideon Hamilton sitting in for Jim is joined by Carson Cunningham. Are USA soccer fans too optimistic after their opening match win? Should Spain have been the tournament favorite? What expectations would you put on Oklahoma State football amidst all of this turnover? What do you make of the Brendan Sorsby situation after the NCAA called for an emergency arbitration?

Gideon Hamilton sits in for Jim and discusses the Knicks winning the NBA Finals over the Spurs. Do you believe the best team won? Thiago Splitter is the new Bulls coach. What do you think about Portland seemingly engaging in a fire sale and Splitter jumping ship? Would you draft Darryn Peterson?

Jim previews Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Knicks. What would be your message to the Spurs going into this game down 3-1 in the series? World Cup preview with USA playing their opening match tonight against Paraguay. Do you think the Thunder coaches and management are privately worried about Chet’s playoff performance going forward? The Fat Jack joins to discuss betting on the World Cup. Do you think ESPN jumped the gun in their optimism about Oklahoma State football this season? What NFL teams do you think are worth a future bet. Later, Kendrick Perkins joins to discuss the NBA Finals and preview Game 5 tomorrow night in San Antonio. Can a 2 quarterback system work in Cleveland?

Jim is joined by The Fat Jack to discuss betting on the World Cup. Do you think ESPN jumped the gun in their optimism about Oklahoma State football this season? What NFL teams do you think are worth a future bet. Later, Kendrick Perkins joins to discuss the NBA Finals and preview Game 5 tomorrow night in San Antonio. Can a 2 quarterback system work in Cleveland?

Jim previews Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Knicks. What would be your message to the Spurs going into this game down 3-1 in the series? World Cup preview with USA playing their opening match tonight against Paraguay. Do you think the Thunder coaches and management are privately worried about Chet’s playoff performance going forward?

Jim discusses his time playing baseball in Japan. What did you think of the Knicks legendary comeback against the Spurs last night? Did Wembanyama choke? Is De’Aron Fox afraid to get fouled? Is OG Anunoby the MVP of the Finals? The Brendan Sorsby betting scandal and Texas Tech’s response. Jose Conseco stories. Should the Buccaneers pony up for Baker Mayfield’s extension? OU releases game times for the upcoming season.

Jim takes your calls on the Knicks winning Game 4 and whether or not they were underestimated. Jose Conseco stories. Should the Buccaneers pony up for Baker Mayfield’s extension? OU releases game times for the upcoming season.

Jim discusses his time playing baseball in Japan. What did you think of the Knicks legendary comeback against the Spurs last night? Did Wembanyama choke? Is De’Aron Fox afraid to get fouled? Is OG Anunoby the MVP of the Finals? The Brendan Sorsby betting scandal and Texas Tech’s response.

Jim recaps the Hurricanes Game 4 win in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Golden Knights. Can Jalen Brunson put his ego aside and share the ball in Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight? Kirby Hocutt’s letter to the Brendan Sorsby’s critics. Oklahoma State baseball and the impact that Gary Ward and Tom Holliday had on Jim. Congress discusses the availability of NFL games and how much money consumers are having to pay. Thoughts on Brendan Sorsby’s deal and Kirby Hocutt’s comments. Should the Thunder re-sign Lu Dort?

Jim discusses Oklahoma State baseball and the impact that Gary Ward and Tom Holliday had on him. Congress discusses the availability of NFL games and how much money consumers are having to pay. Thoughts on Brendan Sorsby’s deal and Kirby Hocutt’s comments. Should the Thunder re-sign Lu Dort?

Jim Traber discusses the Knicks Game 3 loss last night to the Spurs. Is the Wembanyama slander getting out of hand? What do you make of Sam Presti’s comments yesterday about how well Shai Gilgeous-Alexander handles criticism? Why was a retired judge brought in for the Brendan Sorsby trial? The College World Series preview. Do you think SGA gets more criticism with Wemby? Is Wemby a dirty player?

Jim Traber takes your calls on the College World Series. Who would be your bet to win it all in Omaha? Do you think Sam Presti was realistic in his defense of the criticism of SGA in his post season press conference? Do you think SGA gets more criticism with Wemby? Is Wemby a dirty player?

Jim Traber discusses the Knicks Game 3 loss last night to the Spurs. Is the Wembanyama slander getting out of hand? What do you make of Sam Presti’s comments yesterday about how well Shai Gilgeous-Alexander handles criticism? Why was a retired judge brought in for the Brendan Sorsby trial?

Jim recaps his adventurous trip to Dallas over the weekend. Have you ever lost your wallet? Do you think Wembanyama can respond in Game 3 against the Knicks? Is the series over? Will the Knicks sweep the Spurs? Should Thunder fans want the Spurs to make a comeback? How does the Brendan Sorsby situation compare to Pete Rose. Does OU’s baseball success going to Omaha put more pressure on OSU Baseball headed into next season? What are the actual ramifications of Brendan Sorsby suiting up for Texas Tech this season? Jim discusses the passing of Stacy King.

Jim takes your calls and compares the Brendan Sorsby situation to Pete Rose. Does OU’s baseball success going to Omaha put more pressure on OSU Baseball headed into next season? What are the actual ramifications of Brendan Sorsby suiting up for Texas Tech this season? Jim discusses the passing of Stacy King

Jim recaps his adventurous trip to Dallas over the weekend. Have you ever lost your wallet? Do you think Wembanyama can respond in Game 3 against the Knicks? Is the series over? Will the Knicks sweep the Spurs? Should Thunder fans want the Spurs to make a comeback?

Jim recaps Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Is the key to beating Wembanyama a player like Karl-Anthony Towns? What should be the punishment for the kid that ran on the court during Game 1. Do you remember Morganna? Is the problem with Chet that he is making more money than he is worth? Does he belong on the All-Defensive team? Is it time to pull the plug on Chet's stay in Oklahoma City? What do you think about what Nick Saban said in front of Congress?

Jim takes your calls and continues to talk about Chet Holmgren’s playoff performance and whether or not it’s time to pull the plug on him in Oklahoma City. What is a fitting punishment for the hooligan that ran on the court last night? What do you think about what Nick Saban said in front of Congress?

Jim recaps Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Is the key to beating Wembanyama a player like Karl-Anthony Towns? What should be the punishment for the kid that ran on the court during Game 1. Do you remember Morganna? Is the problem with Chet that he is making more money than he is worth? Does her belong on the All-Defensive team?

Jim ask the question, if you’re a Thunder fan, shouldn’t you be cheering for the Spurs in the NBA Finals? The Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 thriller last night. Do you like the Vegas Golden Knights? Would it bother you if the Athletics change their name in Vegas? What trades could be on the table for the Thunder this offseason? Can you count on Chet after this year’s performance? Do you think his teammates have talked to him?

Jim takes your calls including what trades could be on the table for the Thunder this offseason? Can you count on Chet after this year’s performance? Do you think his teammates have talked to him?

Jim ask the question, if you’re a Thunder fan, shouldn’t you be cheering for the Spurs in the NBA Finals? The Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 thriller last night. Do you like the Vegas Golden Knights? Would it bother you if the Athletics change their name in Vegas?

Jim discusses Chet Holmgren having a mental block. Do you think he would benefit from seeing a sports psychologist. Does Chet have that dog in him? Is it unfair to criticize if you believe Wembanyama is better than Chet? Is there a problem with youth sports in America? How many sports did you play growing up? The Stanley Cup Finals start tonight!

Jim takes your calls and continues to discuss youth sports in America. Is the Thunder being undermanned a legitimate excuse? Does it matter that Wembanyama is better than Chet? Is Chet willing to be a competitor? The Stanley Cup Finals start tonight.

Jim discusses Chet Holmgren having a mental block. Do you think he would benefit from seeing a sports psychologist. Does Chet have that dog in him? Is there a problem with youth sports in America? How many sports did you play growing up?

Jim discusses the Thunder Game 7 loss at the hands of the Spurs in the WCF. Is injury an excuse at this point in the playoffs? Can you move forward with Chet on the team? Can you defend Chet’s play in the series? What do you think about the future of Cason Wallace in Oklahoma City? Could the Thunder get Giannis? Are the Knicks that good or is the East that bad? What is happening with all of this showboating in College Baseball. Should you act like you’ve been there before?

Jim takes your calls and continues to discuss the Thunder Game 7 loss in the WCF. Can you defend Chet’s play in the series? What do you think about the future of Cason Wallace in Oklahoma City? Could the Thunder get Giannis? Are the Knicks that good or is the East that bad?

Jim discusses the Thunder Game 7 loss at the hands of the Spurs in the WCF. Is injury an excuse at this point in the playoffs? Can you move forward with Chet on the team? What is happening with all of this showboating in College Baseball. Should you act like you’ve been there before?

Jim talks Thunder/Spurs Game 6, and all the talk heading into Game 7 tomorrow!

The Afternoon Sports Beat w/ Jim Traber – Thursday, May 28, 2026

Technical Difficulties, we lost the last segment of the first hour Jim discusses the Thunder’s Game 5 win over the Spurs. Is the fanbase crying too much over the physicality against SGA while Hartenstein is physical with Wemby? Is SGA a flopper? Is the broadcast team favoring the Spurs in this series? Do you think that the physicality of the series has gotten out of hand? What do you think of Wemby leaving without talking to the media? Is Alex Caruso the MVP of the Western Conference Finals?

Jim takes your calls on the Thunder’s Game 5 win over the Spurs. Do you think that the physicality of the series has gotten out of hand? What do you think of Wemby leaving without talking to the media? Is Alex Caruso the MVP of the Western Conference Finals?

Technical Difficulties, we lost the last segment of this hour Jim discusses the Thunder’s Game 5 win over the Spurs. Is the fanbase crying too much over the physicality against SGA while Hartenstein is physical with Wemby? Is SGA a flopper? Is the broadcast team favoring the Spurs in this series?

Jim is out today. Mark Rodgers sitting in. Mark recaps games 3 and 4 of the Thunder series against the Spurs and what they need to change tonight to take the lead. Do the Thunder need more out of Chet Holmgren? Has Shai been good enough? Do the Thunder need to give another ball handler more playing time? Tim McMahon joins to preview tonight’s Game 5 between the Thunder and Spurs as well as his thoughts on the series to this point. What is Dillon Harper’s potential in the NBA?

Jim is out today. Mark Rodgers is joined by Tim McMahon to preview tonight’s Game 5 between the Thunder and Spurs as well as his thoughts on the series to this point. What is Dillon Harper’s potential in the NBA?

Jim is out today. Mark Rodgers sitting in. Mark recaps games 3 and 4 of the Thunder series against the Spurs and what they need to change tonight to take the lead. Do the Thunder need more out of Chet Holmgren? Has Shai been good enough? Do the Thunder need to give another ball handler more playing time?

Jim discusses Game 3 tonight between the Thunder and Spurs in San Antonio. Do you think that Game 3 will be as physical as Game 2? Is this going to be the best series in the NBA Playoffs? Are the Cavaliers an embarrassment to the Conference Finals? Would you sign James Harden to your team for next season? The Fat Jack joins Jim to discuss the physicality in Game 2 and the potential for it in Game 3 tonight between the Thunder & Spurs. Kendrick Perkins continues the discussion about the Hartenstein physicality, and what he would do if it were him. Would you not start to get mad if you were James Harden and the Knicks were seeking you out?