A Celtics Comeback?; Lamar, Mahomes at OTA’s; WNBA Check-In | Brother From Another

Michael Holley and Michael Smith are together on this busy Thursday. To open, they discuss whether the Celtics can force a Game 6 vs. the Heat, Kyrie Irving’s comments on free agency and whether there’s a need for rules against flopping in the NBA. They also weigh-in on the NFL’s new fair-catch kickoff return rules and react to comments from QB’s Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes made during OTA’s. Brandon Krisztal joins the show to discuss Sean Payton’s OTA presser and the Nuggets reaching the NBA Finals. The brothers welcome Terrika Foster-Brasby to the show and discuss the New York Liberty superteam, Brittney Griner’s return and the importance of accurate WNBA coverage throughout the season. Lastly, the Michaels pay tribute to the “Queen of Rock” Tina Turner who passed away at 83.

00:00 Intro

02:09 Can the Celtics make history and pull off a comeback?

12:14 Kyrie “ In no rush to make a decision” on free agency

16:05 NBA to test out ‘Flop Rule” in Summer League

17:58 NFL Approves One-Year Trial Run for New Fair Catch Rule

22:10 Lamar Jackson focusing on throwing in new offense 

25:47 Mahomes is thinking about his legacy and winning rings

29:39 Brandon Krisztal joins the show to talk Broncos and Nuggets

35:00  Nuggets Reach NBA Finals; Nikola Jokic’s greatness

41:36 Terrika Foster-Brasby on WNBA: Breanna Stewart; Elena Delle Donne, Mystics

43:10 Can the Connecticut Sun stay on top?

45:35 WNBA deserves attention the entire season

49:13 Brittney Griner makes her return; Mercury 0-2 to start season

51:00 Remembering Tina Turner