Bomani Jones and Jason Goff break down the NBA Finals matchup between the Spurs and Knicks, with a deep dive into Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the biggest storylines shaping this series. From Wemby’s rise on the biggest stage in basketball to the pressure on Brunson and KAT to deliver in the Finals, this episode covers what matters most heading into a massive championship matchup.

They also get into whether Victor Wembanyama is on a path we haven’t seen since LeBron, why the Knicks’ guards could decide the series, and why these Finals feel loaded with legacy-defining stakes. Beyond the NBA Finals talk, Bomani and Jason also discuss the possibility of a Jay-Z vs. Drake battle, why that rap beef feels unwinnable for Drake, what A.J. Brown could mean for the Patriots, and how much pressure could be coming with that move.



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Bomani Jones and Jason Goff break down the NBA Finals matchup between the Spurs and Knicks, with a deep dive into Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the biggest storylines shaping this series. From Wemby’s rise on the biggest stage in basketball to the pressure on Brunson and KAT to deliver in the Finals, this episode covers what matters most heading into a massive championship matchup.
They also get into whether Victor Wembanyama is on a path we haven’t seen since LeBron, why the Knicks’ guards could decide the series, and why these Finals feel loaded with legacy-defining stakes. Beyond the NBA Finals talk, Bomani and Jason also discuss the possibility of a Jay-Z vs. Drake battle, why that rap beef feels unwinnable for Drake, what A.J. Brown could mean for the Patriots, and how much pressure could be coming with that move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Jason Goff on Wemby’s arrival at the NBA Finals, Jay-Z vs. Drake, A.J. Brown & Patriots pressure | 06.03

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Bomani Jones reacts to the New York Giants trading for J.J. McCarthy and asks what the move says about both the Giants and McCarthy's future in the NFL.

Bomani and Ryan break down why Minnesota was willing to move on from McCarthy so quickly, what the Giants are getting for a fifth-round pick, and whether a fresh start in New York can revive the former first-round quarterback's career. They also look back at other highly drafted quarterbacks whose teams gave up on them early, then the conversation turns to Michigan's 2023 national championship team, the lack of NFL success from some of its notable players, the sign-stealing scandal and some lingering questions about the Jim Harbaugh era.

Bomani Jones reacts to the New York Giants trading for J.J. McCarthy and asks what the move says about both the Giants and McCarthy's future in the NFL.
Bomani and Ryan break down why Minnesota was willing to move on from McCarthy so quickly, what the Giants are getting for a fifth-round pick, and whether a fresh start in New York can revive the former first-round quarterback's career. They also look back at other highly drafted quarterbacks whose teams gave up on them early, then the conversation turns to Michigan's 2023 national championship team, the lack of NFL success from some of its notable players, the sign-stealing scandal and some lingering questions about the Jim Harbaugh era.

BREAKING NEWS: J.J. McCarthy traded to the Giants, Why did the Vikings give him away? | 09.28

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After a jam-packed week 3 of NFL action, Bomani Jones breaks down the Denver Broncos' stunning win over the Los Angeles Rams.  He discusses the limitations of Bo Nix, the challenges Sean Payton has moving foward, and whats next for Matthew Stafford and the Rams this year.

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Then Bomani discusses the Baltimore Ravens’ last-second win over the Dallas Cowboys, why Dallas’ defense could make every game a shootout, and a rough outing for both Josh Allen and Justin Herbert in Bills vs. Chargers. They also get into the very different reactions to Deshaun Watson and Drake Maye—and what a few bad games can mean for a quarterback’s reputation.

Plus, after Oregon’s win over USC, Bomani asks whether Lincoln Riley is the right coach for the Trojans and how his reported $70 million buyout shapes USC’s options. 

After a jam-packed week 3 of NFL action, Bomani Jones breaks down the Denver Broncos' stunning win over the Los Angeles Rams. &nbsp;He discusses the limitations of Bo Nix, the challenges Sean Payton has moving foward, and whats next for Matthew Stafford and the Rams this year.
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Then Bomani discusses the Baltimore Ravens&rsquo; last-second win over the Dallas Cowboys, why Dallas&rsquo; defense could make every game a shootout, and a rough outing for both Josh Allen and Justin Herbert in Bills vs. Chargers. They also get into the very different reactions to Deshaun Watson and Drake Maye&mdash;and what a few bad games can mean for a quarterback&rsquo;s reputation.
Plus, after Oregon&rsquo;s win over USC, Bomani asks whether Lincoln Riley is the right coach for the Trojans and how his reported $70 million buyout shapes USC&rsquo;s options.&nbsp;

Bo Nix & Broncos STUN Rams, Lamar Takes Down Cowboys, Lincoln Riley’s USC Problem | 09.28

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Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for a wide-ranging Foxworth Thursday covering the biggest stories around the NFL and a heated debate over Nikole Hannah-Jones’ recent essay about school choice.

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Bomani and Domonique start with the New York Giants’ quarterback situation and the difficult question facing the franchise: if they need another QB, who can they realistically get?

They also discuss Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills opening up their offense, why Allen looks more dangerous when Buffalo embraces his aggressiveness, and whether the Bills have finally found the right formula around their star quarterback.

The guys also break down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs looking like themselves again, Eric Bieniemy’s impact since returning to Kansas City, the Baltimore Ravens’ struggles, Cam Ward and the increasingly tense situation around the Tennessee Titans, and the pressure facing several teams early in the NFL season.
Plus, Bomani and Domonique discuss Lamar Jackson’s unique contract situation, why NFL agents still provide value, and why Broncos cornerback Riley Moss deserves more respect.

Later, the conversation shifts to Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay reflecting on her decision to send her daughter to a Brooklyn public school. Bomani and Domonique examine the intense reaction to the piece, the difficult tradeoffs Black parents can face when choosing schools, the balance between academic opportunity and cultural belonging, and why the conversation has produced criticism from very different corners of the internet.

 

Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for a wide-ranging Foxworth Thursday covering the biggest stories around the NFL and a heated debate over Nikole Hannah-Jones&rsquo; recent essay about school choice.
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Bomani and Domonique start with the New York Giants&rsquo; quarterback situation and the difficult question facing the franchise: if they need another QB, who can they realistically get?
They also discuss Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills opening up their offense, why Allen looks more dangerous when Buffalo embraces his aggressiveness, and whether the Bills have finally found the right formula around their star quarterback.
The guys also break down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs looking like themselves again, Eric Bieniemy&rsquo;s impact since returning to Kansas City, the Baltimore Ravens&rsquo; struggles, Cam Ward and the increasingly tense situation around the Tennessee Titans, and the pressure facing several teams early in the NFL season. Plus, Bomani and Domonique discuss Lamar Jackson&rsquo;s unique contract situation, why NFL agents still provide value, and why Broncos cornerback Riley Moss deserves more respect.
Later, the conversation shifts to Nikole Hannah-Jones&rsquo; essay reflecting on her decision to send her daughter to a Brooklyn public school. Bomani and Domonique examine the intense reaction to the piece, the difficult tradeoffs Black parents can face when choosing schools, the balance between academic opportunity and cultural belonging, and why the conversation has produced criticism from very different corners of the internet.
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Domonique Foxworth on Giants' QB Problem, Josh Allen Is Unleashed & the Nikole Hannah-Jones backlash | 09.24

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Jason Goff on Wemby’s arrival at the NBA Finals, Jay-Z vs. Drake, A.J. Brown & Patriots pressure | 06.03

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