The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen is joined by Brian Windhorst to talk about whether the Celtics can actually win the title, if tanking can realistically be fixed, a great Wemby–Chet story, and more questions about the league’s contenders. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether to have the bachelor party and wedding back-to-back and a family member selling gifts on Facebook Marketplace. BRIAN WINDHORST (1:18) How scary are the Celtics? (10:53) Do execs think the Spurs can win it all this year? (28:28) The Wemby vs. Chet rivalry (37:30) Cade and the Pistons (46:39) Tougher matchup: Knicks or Cavs? (49:26) Giannis landing spots (54:14) Can tanking really be fixed? LIFE ADVICE (1:03:22) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _ Turn your busted bracket into your shot at Reese’s and more! Post your busted bracket, follow and tag @reeses on Instagram, X, or TikTok, and use hashtag #ForAReesesSweeps for a chance to score free Reese’s and a shot to enjoy those Reese’s at the men’s OR women’s Final Four AND Championship Games. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 48 US and DC, 18 years or older. Void in AK, HI & where prohibited by law.  Starts 3/19/26 and ends 3/27/26. Includes daily entry periods. See Official Rules at https://everybracketbustsforareeses.com/pages/official rules for how to enter, prize details, odds, and restrictions. Sponsor: The Hershey Company.  _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the idea that Michael Jordan would average 50 points per game in today’s NBA and explains exactly how improbable that would be. Then, friend of the show Jeff Passan joins for the annual baseball preview, going through every division, World Series picks, and the debate about which sport is better right now: the NBA or MLB. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for a Sweet Sixteen Alliance Parlay and some listener-submitted Life Advice. COULD MJ AVERAGE 50? (1:27) JEFF PASSAN (12:40) The WBC was a primer for the MLB season (17:15) MLB vs. NBA debate (27:51) What would a third straight Dodgers title mean? (32:36) Divisional/playoff picks (55:42) World Series picks SWEET SIXTEEN ALLIANCE PARLAY (58:43) LIFE ADVICE (1:08:58) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with some NCAA tournament thoughts, including he and Kyle’s Johnnies in the Sweet Sixteen, Florida going down, Michigan and Arizona looking great, and whether it’s crazy that Acuff could be the best player in the draft. Then, CBB analyst Jim Jackson joins to go more in-depth on the tournament, including a Sweet Sixteen preview. Next, World Series champion Hunter Pence stops by to talk baseball, his career, and who can dethrone the Dodgers. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including being made fun of for using a spoon and getting invited to a beach trip without your girlfriend. TOURNAMENT TALK (1:17) St. John’s! (5:09) Florida goes down (8:00) UConn tops UCLA (12:46) Could Acuff be the best player in the draft? (16:11) Love for Iowa State (17:04) Purdue & Nebraska advance JIM JACKSON (22:03) Ohio State guy watching Michigan/Michigan State (29:12) Michigan State vs. UConn (32:05) Michigan over Duke & Arizona? (35:51) Acuff’s ceiling (42:18) Purdue vs. Texas (46:38) Duke vs. St. John’s (51:10) Iowa vs. Nebraska (52:46) Illinois vs. Houston (55:21) His freshman year vs. UNLV (56:54) What to make of this Clippers season HUNTER PENCE (1:00:20) Start of the MLB season (1:02:58) When did he know he could play in the bigs? (1:07:40) In awe of playing with Bumgarner (1:10:15) How can the Dodgers be beat? (1:13:28) Who can dethrone the Dodgers? (1:17:40) How good pitchers have gotten LIFE ADVICE (1:29:20) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Token per customer, valid only for min. $5 pregame NBA player prop bets w/ min. odds of -200 or longer. Tokens are single-use and expire at the start of the final of NBA game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Customers who place bet w/ Token and pick day’s PRA stat leader will receive equal share of $2,000,000, issued as a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by Austin Rivers at halftime of Duke’s near loss to Siena. They talk about this Duke team and his memories of being upset by CJ McCollum and Lehigh before getting into whether the Rockets are asking too much of Durant, the Luka vs. SGA debate, and Giannis being at odds with the Bucks about playing the rest of the season. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for a little tournament talk before some listener-submitted Life Advice. AUSTIN RIVERS (1:31) Duke down at the half to Siena and his tournament memory (6:55) Are the Rockets asking too much of KD? (15:03) SGA vs. Luka (20:23) Austin’s top five players right now (26:48) Still hope for Denver? (31:50) Tatum looks like himself (33:52) Giannis at odds with the Bucks on playing this year (43:50) Why people hate Duke LIFE ADVICE (47:53) _ _ _ _ _ Experian: Download the app and get started for free. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _ Turn your busted bracket into your shot at Reese’s and more! Post your busted bracket, tag @reeses on Instagram, X, or TikTok, and use  hashtag #ForAReesesSweeps for a chance to score free Reese’s and a shot to enjoy those Reese’s at the men’s OR women’s Final Four AND  Championship Games.   NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 48 US and DC, 18 years or older. Void in AK, HI & where prohibited by law.  Starts 3/19/26 and ends 3/27/26. Includes daily entry periods. See Official Rules at https://everybracketbustsforareeses.com/pages/official rules for how to enter, prize details, odds, and restrictions. Sponsor: The Hershey Company.  _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the news about NBA expansion, with potential cities including Seattle and Las Vegas, and whether it’s worth it. Then, he chats with Timberwolves reporter Jon Krawczynski about Anthony Edwards’ injury timetable, his All-NBA chase, and why Minnesota wants to move to the Eastern Conference. Next, he talks to NBA reporter Mike Vorkunov for more insight on what expansion would mean for the league and its players. Then, Carlos Boozer stops by to talk about his two sons at Duke, his son Cam being in the running for the No. 1 pick, and what it was like getting them to this point. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for a college basketball edition of the Alliance Parlay and some listener-submitted Life Advice. NBA EXPANSION (1:37) Seattle and Las Vegas coming soon? (4:48) Would it be worth it financially? (11:02) How would an expansion draft work? JON KRAWCZYNSKI (16:50) Ant Edwards’ injury (29:02) Will Ant miss out on NBA awards? (31:02) Rematch with the Lakers in Round 1? (32:13) Why Minnesota wants to move to the Eastern Conference MIKE VORKUNOV (36:18) Why NBA expansion now? (42:50) What he’s heard about realignment and expansion drafts (49:22) Adam Silver’s role in all this CARLOS BOOZER (55:38) Raising his sons to get to this point (59:34) When did they beat him in one-on-one? (1:04:47) Were they always going to Duke? (1:06:31) Thoughts on Cam on draft night? CBB ALLIANCE PARLAY (1:10:10) LIFE ADVICE (1:23:10) _ _ _ _ _ _ Turn your busted bracket into your shot at Reese’s and more! Post your busted bracket, tag @reeses on Instagram, X, or TikTok, and use  hashtag #ForAReesesSweeps for a chance to score free Reese’s and a shot to enjoy those Reese’s at the men’s OR women’s Final Four AND  Championship Games.   NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 48 US and DC, 18 years or older. Void in AK, HI & where prohibited by law.  Starts 3/19/26 and ends 3/27/26. Includes daily entry periods. See Official Rules at https://everybracketbustsforareeses.com/pages/official rules for how to enter, prize details, odds, and restrictions. Sponsor: The Hershey Company.  _ _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by college basketball writer and analyst Eamonn Brennan for a breakdown of the bracket, including some upsets he likes and whether the Final Four will be chalk. Then, Ryen gets into the Lakers’ hot run and the disappointing Nuggets. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including splitting utilities with the in-laws and a hostile daycare encounter. EAMONN BRENNAN (1:23) Weren’t many bubble arguments (3:43) NIL widening the gap (10:51) Weak Big East (14:36) Arizona is the deepest team (23:37) Michigan/Florida (29:07) Can Duke get upset in the East? (35:13) Upset picks (36:45) Non-chalk Final Four teams NBA SOLO (42:47) Lakers are hot (44:20) Disappointing Nuggets (50:27) Best five-man lineups LIFE ADVICE (56:38) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Token per customer, valid only for min. $5 pregame NBA player prop bets w/ min. odds of -200 or longer. Tokens are single-use and expire at the start of the final of NBA game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Customers who place bet w/ Token and pick day’s PRA stat leader will receive equal share of $2,000,000, issued as a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _ Turn your busted bracket into your shot at Reese’s and more! Post your busted bracket, tag @reeses on Instagram, X, or TikTok, and use  hashtag #ForAReesesSweeps for a chance to score free Reese’s and a shot to enjoy those Reese’s at the men’s OR women’s Final Four AND  Championship Games.   NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 48 US and DC, 18 years or older. Void in AK, HI & where prohibited by law.  Starts 3/19/26 and ends 3/27/26. Includes daily entry periods. See Official Rules at https://everybracketbustsforareeses.com/pages/official rules for how to enter, prize details, odds, and restrictions. Sponsor: The Hershey Company.  _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch to talk about what it’s like coaching Anthony Edwards, their bigger goals this season, and more. Then, he chats with Adnan Virk to preview the Oscars and their favorite movies of the year, plus a little on the World Baseball Classic. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a potential dating red flag and not taking your wife’s competitions seriously enough. CHRIS FINCH (1:28) Tough loss to the Clippers (4:45) When the T’Wolves are at their best (13:09) Coaching Anthony Edwards (22:10) Are coaches ever surprised by other teams? (23:16) Game planning with Rudy Gobert (32:42) Does the league have a foul-hunting problem? ADNAN VIRK (39:17) Running through Best Picture nominees (43:14) One Battle vs. Sinners (47:30) Hamnet (51:16) Marty Supreme (57:05) Bugonia (59:22) The Secret Agent (1:03:43) F1 (1:07:34) Train Dreams (1:13:51) Supporting Actor/Actress (1:23:43) Blue Moon (1:25:28) World Baseball Classic LIFE ADVICE (1:34:19) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with Bam Adebayo’s 83-point explosion last night, the debate over the ethics of it, and why he thought it was great. Then, he breaks down the Spurs’ win over the Celtics and what he’s willing to believe their ceiling is. Next, Mike Sando joins to break down the Ravens–Maxx Crosby mess, plus a bunch of other free agency moves. Finally, Mark Titus joins for an early preview of March Madness before Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice. BAM DROPS 83 (1:41) COULD THE SPURS REALLY WIN IT ALL? (11:14) MIKE SANDO (25:27) Maxx Crosby mess (37:18) Malik Willis to the Dolphins (38:54) Mike likes what the Panthers did (41:31) Alec Pierce gets paid (42:48) Kenneth Walker to KC (46:14) Mike Evans to SF (49:07) Bengals replace Henderson (50:42) Rams collecting cornerbacks (54:58) Patriots moves MARK TITUS (58:52) Ryen is friendlier than Titus (1:01:31) #1 seeds locked in? (1:03:06) This Duke team vs. last year (1:05:28) Florida/Michigan/Arizona (1:15:00) How great is this freshman class? (1:20:12) UConn/St. John’s (1:26:10) Will the Final Four be chalk? (1:34:22) Mid-tier seeds to watch ALLIANCE (1:38:52) LIFE ADVICE (1:47:10) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is first joined by Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel to talk about his wild two-year journey from high school to Duke to potential Rookie of the Year in the NBA. Then they get into what makes his game so effective, playing with LaMelo, and his relationship with Duke coach Jon Scheyer. Next, former NBA All-Star John Wall joins to discuss why anything is possible this year for Wemby and the Spurs, whether the Celtics are going to win the East, and why he’s against foul-baiting. KON KNUEPPEL (1:24) Wild two-year journey from high school to the NBA (4:39) Ending up with the Hornets (13:08) Playing in a men’s league at 14 (22:20) Duke coach Jon Scheyer wanting to learn NBA tips from him (23:51) Tricks he’s had to learn about the NBA game (31:00) His Rookie of the Year race with Cooper Flagg JOHN WALL (34:09) Spurs can win the title (44:07) East in trouble with Tatum back (47:40) Cavs/Harden (52:17) Favorite guard to watch (55:13) Not being a foul-baiting guard (58:33) When did he know his career was over? LIFE ADVICE (1:01:27) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is first joined by our friend Dianna Russini with the details on DJ Moore to the Bills, why the AJ Brown and Maxx Crosby situations are the same, and whether the Vikings are the place for Kyler Murray. Then he talks about the Hornets as a real threat to the top teams in the East come playoff time before welcoming in Celtics reporter Jay King to discuss Jayson Tatum’s potential return Friday night against the Mavericks. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether wearing carpenter jeans is stolen valor. NFL w/ DIANNA RUSSINI (1:42) Bills trade for DJ Moore (5:01) AJ Brown & Maxx Crosby want out (18:45) Patriots regression coming? (22:48) Kyler to the Vikings? (35:08) Chiefs trade McDuffie to the Rams NBA SOLO SEGMENT (41:00) The Hornets are a problem (50:46) Thunder–Knicks JAY KING (55:36) Tatum back Friday night? (1:01:35) The “whose team is it?” conversation (1:08:50) Impressed by the Hornets win in Boston LIFE ADVICE (1:11:03) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the Cardinals deciding to release Kyler Murray, his confusing career, and what type of team should take a shot on him. Next, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha joins to discuss the up-and-down season in L.A. and why people are starting to turn on Luka a bit. Then, Rockets reporter Vanessa Richardson joins to talk Amen’s evolution, Year 3 with Ime Udoka, and their playoff confidence in the West. And last but not least, ESPN’s Anthony Slater stops by for a Warriors check-in, discussing the fear of Kuminga actually being good and Steph’s future. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for the NBA Alliance parlay and some listener-submitted Life Advice. KYLER MURRAY (1:37) LAKERS w/ JOVAN BUHA (12:24) Lakers’ ceiling (16:16) Why the “Big 3” hasn’t worked (18:47) Opinions on Luka shifting? ROCKETS w/ VANESSA RICHARDSON (28:23) Amen at point guard (31:45) Year 3 with Ime Udoka (39:15) Title aspirations WARRIORS w/ ANTHONY SLATER (45:34) Best-case scenario (53:19) Are the Warriors worried Kuminga might be good? (58:44) Would Steph leave? NBA ALLIANCE (59:21) LIFE ADVICE (1:04:57) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens the show by addressing the Knicks’ best win of the year over the Spurs, the Rockets rounding into shape, and the Nuggets’ down stretch. Then he’s joined by Nate Tice of Yahoo! Sports, fresh off the NFL Combine. They discuss Jeremiyah Love and the importance of the RB position in modern draft rooms, an abundance of O-line prospects, the top of the QB class, draft sleepers, and more. Finally, Ryen and Kyle close the show with Life Advice, including their mutual love for Jamaica and a custody battle over a Tom Brady–signed hat. NBA Open
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Ryen opens the show by reexamining the San Antonio Spurs’ ceiling for the 2025–26 season and Deandre Ayton’s fit with the Lakers. Then The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie joins to discuss the top of the 2026 NBA draft class and college basketball’s talent glut. Finally, Ryen and Kyle close the show with Life Advice, including why standing to pee is important and Boston parking space–saving etiquette. NBA OPEN (1:43) Spurs 2025-26 Ceiling (12:55) DeAndre Ayton as a Laker SAM VECENIE (18:53) The Darryn Peterson Mystery (30:16) Cam Boozer (39:57) A.J. Dybantsa (46:49) Caleb Wilson (51:55) Keaton Wagler (57:50) Kingston Flemings (1:02:58) What to make of Saint John’s (1:07:41) College Basketball is back! LIFE ADVICE (1:18:32) _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah from the Combine to discuss what we’ll learn in Indy about some of the biggest and most debated prospects, including who the top pass rusher is, how high Caleb Downs should be taken, and which players fit perfectly with certain teams. Then, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including traveling YouTube aspirants and a mistake that led to free cable. DANIEL JEREMIAH (1:30) Biggest stories at the Combine (4:50) Eyes on Ty Simpson (7:37) Tiers of the WR class (16:27) How do the tackles stack up versus past years? (25:20) Who is the best edge rusher? (30:56) Later-round guys DJ likes (34:12) Lukewarm on Caleb Downs? (44:35) Matching players with teams NBA ALLIANCE (46:10) LIFE ADVICE (50:35) _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your f _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen was off last week and missed the NBA tanking debate, so he opens with his thoughts on the different ideas to fix it and why abolishing the draft doesn’t make sense. Then, Richard Jefferson stops by to talk Thunder-Cavs, concerns with OKC, Cade’s MVP case, and more. Next, ESPN’s John Buccigross joins to discuss the incredible men’s hockey final, where the U.S. took home gold. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including being shamed for emailing Life Advice and trouble in the group chat. NBA TANKING OPEN (1:42) RICHARD JEFFERSON (16:18) Thunder-Cavs (28:37) KD burner talk (35:45) Knicks have a Pistons problem (41:26) The art of talking to the refs (49:14) Cade’s MVP case (56:38) Celtics without Tatum (1:00:18) Watching his Arizona Wildcats? JOHN BUCCIGROSS (1:03:47) Gold was 30 years in the making (1:08:18) What this win means for the U.S. players (1:17:38) Is hockey the best TV sport? (1:22:38) Jack Hughes’ life completely changes now LIFE ADVICE (1:26:45) _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti hang for a long-overdue edition of Friday Feedback, where they discuss the Barstool move, “women vs. females,” Ryen’s social media avatar confusion, and which Succession characters they’d be. Then, strongman and actor Thor Bjornsson stopped by the set at Super Week in San Francisco to talk about lifting, his early basketball aspirations, Game of Thrones, and the Enhanced Games. FRIDAY FEEDBACK (2:26) What do Kyle and Ceruti do? (6:20) Women vs. Females (11:22) Ryen won’t let the “Whoop That Trick” Grizzlies hate go (20:55) Black Russillo? (31:46) Who they’d be as Succession characters (43:26) Is bowling underrated? THOR BJORNSSON (55:38) Growing up in Iceland (59:15) His high school hoops career (1:00:43) Pivot to lifting/strongman (1:06:26) Enhanced Games (1:14:04) Game of Thrones/acting _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-522-4700, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).  Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Token per customer, valid only for min. $5 pregame NBA player prop bets w/ min. odds of -200 or longer. Tokens are single-use and expire at the start of the final of NBA game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Customers who place bet w/ Token and pick day’s PRA stat leader will receive equal share of $1,000,000, issued as a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen goes through all 30 NBA teams and assesses how each should feel at the All-Star break. Then, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including wanting to fight a co-worker and how to deal with a random roommate. 30 NBA TEAM ASSESSMENTS (1:33) Eastern Conference (30:26) Western Conference LIFE ADVICE (1:01:40) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-522-4700, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).  Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Token per customer, valid only for min. $5 pregame NBA player prop bets w/ min. odds of -200 or longer. Tokens are single-use and expire at the start of the final of NBA game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Customers who place bet w/ Token and pick day’s PRA stat leader will receive equal share of $1,000,000, issued as a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen is joined by Ceruti for the annual NBA “Would You Rather” debates, including: Would you take two star players over Jokic? Jaylen Brown vs. Jalen Brunson? Sengun vs. Chet? And a bunch more. Then, he chats with ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan about the potential lockout looming in baseball, why the Dodgers aren’t necessarily the bad guys, and why it’s odd that fans want a salary cap in sports. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a tough best man wedding choice and whether audiobooks count as reading. NBA “WOULD YOU RATHERS” (2:28) Looking back at last year’s debates (5:55) Jokic or SGA and Jalen Williams (8:43) Jaylen Brown or Jalen Brunson (10:57) Maxey or Booker (12:14) Sengun or Chet (15:15) Paolo or Amen (17:37) Reaves, Herro, or Knueppel (18:43) KAT or Jalen Duren (20:57) Dillon Brooks or Michael Porter Jr. (21:50) How many teams would trade their roster for OKC’s bench? JEFF PASSAN (29:58) Pending MLB lockout (35:28) Why the Dodgers aren’t necessarily to blame (45:00) 50/50 revenue splits (45:03) Are salary caps good? (1:04:20) You shouldn’t pinch pennies owning a pro sports team LIFE ADVICE (1:08:31) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-522-4700, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).  Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bet must settle by and Token expires 2/22/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 2/15/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen goes around the NBA with NBC’s Noah Eagle, talking Wemby and the Spurs’ ceiling, the Pistons-Hornets suspensions, and his rise as a top play-by-play broadcaster in the industry. Then, Eamonn Brennan joins to discuss what’s going on with Darryn Peterson at Kansas and what it means for the draft. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including how to find out someone’s name at the gym and what to do when your wife thinks you’re cheating on her. NOAH EAGLE (1:48) Youngest broadcaster to call an NBA All-Star Game (3:12) Wemby’s big night and the Spurs’ ceiling (13:05) Any hope for a late-season Lakers run? (19:36) Pistons-Hornets suspensions (30:25) Did he consider any schools other than Syracuse? (35:55) Following in his dad’s footsteps and thriving EAMONN BRENNAN (42:15) Can Kansas win the title? (46:08) The Darryn Peterson mystery (48:55) Are NBA teams concerned with Peterson’s absences? (51:35) AJ Dybantsa & Cam Boozer (54:14) St. John’s! (57:18) Nate Oats & Alabama vs. the NCAA (1:02:24) CBB viewership on the upswing? NBA ALLIANCE (1:07:22) LIFE ADVICE (1:11:00) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-522-4700, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).  Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Token per customer, valid only for min. $5 pregame NBA player prop bets w/ min. odds of -200 or longer. Tokens are single-use and expire at the start of the final of NBA game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Customers who place bet w/ Token and pick day’s PRA stat leader will receive equal share of $1,000,000, issued as a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with the Seahawks’ convincing win in Super Bowl LX, Mike McDonald’s rise, and how Patriots fans should feel after the loss. Then, he welcomes three-time Super Bowl champion Troy Aikman to break down the game, including why Sam Darnold couldn’t have had early success, how difficult it is to play a defense like Seattle’s, and where the Patriots go from here. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti jump in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including too much spray deodorant and a deadbeat roommate. SEAHAWKS ARE CHAMPS (1:46) Was it a boring Super Bowl? (4:14) Mike MacDonald’s rise & Seattle’s second Super Bowl win (10:26) How hard should we be on the Patriots? (12:33) Drake Maye’s playoff struggles TROY AIKMAN (16:23) Biggest takeaway from the Super Bowl (20:36) Mike MacDonald winning in Year 2 (23:28) Looking back at the rise of his ’90s Cowboys teams (27:49) Happy for Sam Darnold (32:39) How hard it is to play Seattle’s defense (35:02) Where the Pats go now (41:34) Eight Beer and the Landman scene (43:24) ESPN’s first Super Bowl next year LIFE ADVICE (48:07) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-522-4700, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).  Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Token per customer, valid only for min. $5 pregame NBA player prop bets w/ min. odds of -200 or longer. Tokens are single-use and expire at the start of the final of NBA game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Customers who place bet w/ Token and pick day’s PRA stat leader will receive equal share of $1,000,000, issued as a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _