Bomani Jones reacts to the Vikings acquiring Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders at the NFL trade deadline. He breaks down the REAL reason they made this trade and reacts to the failures the Vikings have had at the quarterback position and why he believes they still have no shot at winning the Super Bowl. He also discusses the Jacksonville Jaguars' bizarre set of trades and the Kansas City Chiefs trading for Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts.

Bomani Jones reacts to the Vikings acquiring Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders at the NFL trade deadline. He breaks down the REAL reason they made this trade and reacts to the failures the Vikings have had at the quarterback position and why he believes they still have no shot at winning the Super Bowl. He also discusses the Jacksonville Jaguars' bizarre set of trades and the Kansas City Chiefs trading for Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts.

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NFL Trade deadline reaction: Vikings Trade for Kirk Cousins: What are they doing? | 11.10

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Bomani Jones and ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill break down the reporting on Brown and Tatum’s relationship, why their partnership never felt like Shaq and Kobe, and what Brown’s performance against his former team revealed about the tension.

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Then, Bomani and Vinnie debate whether LeBron James is showing his age, what Joel Embiid can still give Philadelphia, and whether the Sixers’ talent looks better on paper than it does on the floor. They also examine Luka Dončić’s enormous offensive workload with the Lakers, whether Victor Wembanyama needs to take fewer threes, and the difficult lineup decisions facing the San Antonio Spurs.

Plus, LaMelo Ball’s fit alongside Anthony Edwards in Minnesota, Steph Curry’s strong start with Golden State, and the “system player” discussion Curry still won’t let Vinny forget. The episode closes with Oscar Robertson’s unexpected advertising history and Bomani and Vinny’s thoughts on NBA All-Star Weekend returning to Miami. 

Bomani Jones and ESPN&rsquo;s Vincent Goodwill break down the reporting on Brown and Tatum&rsquo;s relationship, why their partnership never felt like Shaq and Kobe, and what Brown&rsquo;s performance against his former team revealed about the tension.
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Then, Bomani and Vinnie debate whether LeBron James is showing his age, what Joel Embiid can still give Philadelphia, and whether the Sixers&rsquo; talent looks better on paper than it does on the floor. They also examine Luka Dončić&rsquo;s enormous offensive workload with the Lakers, whether Victor Wembanyama needs to take fewer threes, and the difficult lineup decisions facing the San Antonio Spurs.
Plus, LaMelo Ball&rsquo;s fit alongside Anthony Edwards in Minnesota, Steph Curry&rsquo;s strong start with Golden State, and the &ldquo;system player&rdquo; discussion Curry still won&rsquo;t let Vinny forget. The episode closes with Oscar Robertson&rsquo;s unexpected advertising history and Bomani and Vinny&rsquo;s thoughts on NBA All-Star Weekend returning to Miami.&nbsp;

Vinnie Goodwill on Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown's Underwhelming Tension + Lebron & Embiid's decline | 11.11

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On November 7, 1991, Magic Johnson shocked the world when he announced he was retiring from the Los Angeles Lakers after testing positive for HIV. Thirty-five years later, Bomani Jones welcomes longtime NBA journalist and Northwestern professor J.A. Adande to The Right Time for a special Time Machine Tuesday examining one of the most consequential moments in sports history.

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI and use code BOMANI to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 PackBomani and J.A. revisit the day Magic made his announcement, the fear and misinformation surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and the enormous cultural impact of one of basketball's most beloved superstars revealing his diagnosis. They discuss how Magic Johnson and Larry Bird transformed the NBA, the Showtime Lakers' place in Los Angeles, and why Magic's popularity made his announcement so powerful.

The conversation also explores Magic's unforgettable appearance in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, the roles of Isiah Thomas and Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone's concerns about playing against Magic, and how the controversy surrounding his attempted NBA comeback helped change the way professional sports handled blood and infectious diseases.

Finally, Bomani and J.A. reflect on Magic's participation in the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, his life after basketball, and the extraordinary legacy of a man whose story once seemed destined for tragedy but became one of the most remarkable stories of survival and achievement in American sports.

On November 7, 1991, Magic Johnson shocked the world when he announced he was retiring from the Los Angeles Lakers after testing positive for HIV. Thirty-five years later, Bomani Jones welcomes longtime NBA journalist and Northwestern professor J.A. Adande to The Right Time for a special Time Machine Tuesday examining one of the most consequential moments in sports history.
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI and use code BOMANI to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 PackBomani and J.A. revisit the day Magic made his announcement, the fear and misinformation surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and the enormous cultural impact of one of basketball's most beloved superstars revealing his diagnosis. They discuss how Magic Johnson and Larry Bird transformed the NBA, the Showtime Lakers' place in Los Angeles, and why Magic's popularity made his announcement so powerful. The conversation also explores Magic's unforgettable appearance in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, the roles of Isiah Thomas and Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone's concerns about playing against Magic, and how the controversy surrounding his attempted NBA comeback helped change the way professional sports handled blood and infectious diseases. Finally, Bomani and J.A. reflect on Magic's participation in the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, his life after basketball, and the extraordinary legacy of a man whose story once seemed destined for tragedy but became one of the most remarkable stories of survival and achievement in American sports.

J. A. Adande on how Magic Johnson's HIV Announcement Changed the NBA & America Forever | 11.10

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Bomani Jones breaks down a wild NFL weekend, starting with Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns' growing quarterback controversy. After Sanders threw for 297 yards against the New Orleans Saints, Bomani explains why the box score doesn't tell the full story and questions whether the Browns should make him their starting quarterback.

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Meanwhile, Jordan Love puts on a show against the New England Patriots, connecting on explosive deep passes to Christian Watson and Matthew Golden. Bomani wonders if there's a more entertaining quarterback in the NFL right now and explains why Green Bay's offense is becoming so dangerous. In Chicago, Caleb Williams flashes his incredible talent but throws four interceptions against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, raising questions about his decision-making despite the Bears pulling out a victory.
Bomani also examines J.J. McCarthy's development and his struggles with taking sacks, the Dallas Cowboys potentially moving on from George Pickens, and whether the Kansas City Chiefs should take a chance on the talented but controversial wide receiver. Plus, the Los Angeles Chargers continue to struggle offensively, and Bomani questions why NFL teams remain committed to Daniel Jones despite years of disappointing results. With the Indianapolis Colts facing major decisions, should they give Anthony Richardson another opportunity?
Later, Bomani reacts to Doc Rivers' controversial criticism of Giannis Antetokounmpo, including his comments about the Milwaukee Bucks star's basketball IQ. He also discusses Zohran Mamdani's growing political influence, the NVIDIA CEO controversy involving an alleged Chinese spy, and listener voicemails covering Syracuse basketball, Saturday Night Live, and more.

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Bomani Jones breaks down a wild NFL weekend, starting with Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns' growing quarterback controversy. After Sanders threw for 297 yards against the New Orleans Saints, Bomani explains why the box score doesn't tell the full story and questions whether the Browns should make him their starting quarterback.
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Meanwhile, Jordan Love puts on a show against the New England Patriots, connecting on explosive deep passes to Christian Watson and Matthew Golden. Bomani wonders if there's a more entertaining quarterback in the NFL right now and explains why Green Bay's offense is becoming so dangerous. In Chicago, Caleb Williams flashes his incredible talent but throws four interceptions against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, raising questions about his decision-making despite the Bears pulling out a victory. Bomani also examines J.J. McCarthy's development and his struggles with taking sacks, the Dallas Cowboys potentially moving on from George Pickens, and whether the Kansas City Chiefs should take a chance on the talented but controversial wide receiver. Plus, the Los Angeles Chargers continue to struggle offensively, and Bomani questions why NFL teams remain committed to Daniel Jones despite years of disappointing results. With the Indianapolis Colts facing major decisions, should they give Anthony Richardson another opportunity? Later, Bomani reacts to Doc Rivers' controversial criticism of Giannis Antetokounmpo, including his comments about the Milwaukee Bucks star's basketball IQ. He also discusses Zohran Mamdani's growing political influence, the NVIDIA CEO controversy involving an alleged Chinese spy, and listener voicemails covering Syracuse basketball, Saturday Night Live, and more.
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NFL Week 9 Reaction, Shedeur Sanders Hysteria, Doc Rivers' Out-of-Line Comments | 11.09

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NFL Trade deadline reaction: Vikings Trade for Kirk Cousins: What are they doing? | 11.10

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