The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 tea for next season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Thunder's Game 2 win over the Spurs last night. Did Hartenstein go too far in his physicality with Wembanyama? Did Chet step up in Game 2 after his performance in Game 1? What did SGA mean with his post game interview? Do you believe his correction in the post game? Oklahoma State Softball coach Kenny Gajewski talks about his team’s season and their upcoming run in the NCAA Softball Tournament. Jim also takes your calls on the Thunder and whether or not Hartenstein was too physical last night. Was SGA getting hugged the entire game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks to Oklahoma State Softball coach Kenny Gajewski about his team’s season and their upcoming run in the NCAA Softball Tournament. Jim also talks your calls from Thunder on whether or not Hartenstein was too physical last night. Was SGA getting hugged the entire game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Thunder's Game 2 win over the Spurs last night. Did Hartenstein go too far in his physicality with Wembanyama? Did Chet step up in Game 2 after his performance in Game 1? What did SGA mean with his post game interview? Do you believe his correction in the post game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Cavaliers collapse last night against the Knicks in Game 1 of that series. Should Kenny Atkinson have defended himself? Is James Harden at fault for losing the game? Would you want Harden on your team? What is the key for the Thunder tonight to beat the Spurs? Mark Kestecher joins to discuss tonight’s Game 2 between the Spurs and Thunder. What lineup will the Thunder play for the majority of the game? Is this a bad matchup for the Thunder? What do you expect to see from Chet tonight? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks to Mark Kestecher about tonight’s Game 2 between the Spurs and Thunder. What lineup will the Thunder play for the majority of the game? Is this a bad matchup for the Thunder? What do you expect to see from Chet tonight? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim discusses the Cavaliers collapse last night against the Knicks in Game 1 of that series. Should Kenny Atkinson have defended himself? Is James Harden at fault for losing the game? Would you want Harden on your team? What is the key for the Thunder tonight to beat the Spurs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have confidence in Chet to improve moving forward in this series? Does Isaiah Joe need more minutes? Doug Gottlieb gives his takes after the Thunder’s Game 1 loss to the Spurs. Is Alex Caruso 1st Team All Dog? Do the Thunder need to be more aggressive going to the basket? Are the Thunder scared of the Spurs? Do the Thunder need to reset the roster with trades? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls and continues to discuss the Spurs taking Game 1 from the Thunder last night. Does Chet need to take responsibility? Do the Thunder need to be more aggressive going to the basket? Are the Thunder scared of the Spurs? Do the Thunder need to reset the roster with trades? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have confidence in Chet to improve moving forward in this series? Does Isaiah Joe need more minutes? Doug Gottlieb gives his takes after the Thunder’s Game 1 loss to the Spurs. Is Alex Caruso 1st Team All Dog? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is fired up for the Spurs and Thunder Game 1 tonight. Does the winner of this series win the NBA Finals? What do you take away from that Cavaliers and Pistons series? Do you wish you could knock out Rory McIlroy? Should there be more fighting in individual sports? Are the Thunder too overwhelming for the Spurs? What did you think about the Rhonda Rousey MMA event? Did Jalen Duren play himself out of a massive contract this offseason? Do you have a problem with Anthony Edwards congratulating the Spurs early? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls on a topics such as the Thunder and Spurs series tonight. Are the Thunder too overwhelming for the Spurs? What did you think about the Rhonda Rousey MMA event? Did Jalen Duren play himself out of a massive contract this offseason? Do you have a problem with Anthony Edwards congratulating the Spurs early? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim is fired up for the Spurs and Thunder Game 1 tonight. Does the winner of this series win the NBA Finals? What do you take away from that Cavaliers and Pistons series? Do you wish you could knock out Rory McIlroy? Should there be more fighting in individual sports? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks about the PGA Championship and who has performed well through the first two rounds. Do you think it works out when golfers change their physiques after breaking onto the tour? Do you like the designated hitter? Should Shohei Ohtani consider putting more of a focus on hitting. NIL in College Football and how to get it under control. Will the NCAA ever disband? Do you like the expanded College Football Playoff? The potential series between the Spurs and the Thunder. Who is the best college football coach of all time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim takes your calls and discusses NIL in College Football and how to get it under control. Will the NCAA ever disband? Do you like the expanded College Football Playoff? The potential series between the Spurs and the Thunder. Who is the best college football coach of all time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim talks about the PGA Championship and who has performed well through the first two rounds. Do you think it works out when golfers change their physiques after breaking onto the tour? Do you like the designated hitter? Should Shohei Ohtani consider putting more of a focus on hitting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.