Dead End Sports

NBA Trade Deadline Chaos, All-Star Position Rankings, and Super Bowl Picks

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the league is already in motion. We react to early deadline deals involving Jaren Jackson Jr., Nikola Vučević, and Jaden Ivey, then debate which teams and players could be next to move. At the midpoint of the NBA season, we also give our current top five rankings by position, breaking down the best small forwards, power forwards or centers heading into All-Star Weekend. The episode closes with our final NFL picks of the season and Super Bowl predictions. Topics include: NBA trade deadline surprises and predictions Top five small forwards in the NBA Top five power forwards and centers Final NFL picks and Super Bowl predictions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Coaching Shakeup: Which Hire Changes the AFC the Most?

With the Super Bowl still weeks away, we take a break from weekly picks to focus on major head coaching hires around the league. The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as Mike Tomlin’s successor. The Baltimore Ravens brought in former Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. And the Buffalo Bills announced Joe Brady as their new head coach. What do these moves mean for the AFC North and the conference as a whole? And in Buffalo, will Josh Allen benefit more under Joe Brady than he did with Sean McDermott?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should LeBron Leave the Lakers After the Latest Revelations?

Before diving into NFL conference championship weekend, we address the growing tension between the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. A recent ESPN report detailed years of infighting within the Buss family, the sale of the franchise, and a shocking revelation that Jeanie Buss attempted to trade LeBron James to the LA Clippers in 2022. What does this say about the Lakers moving forward? Are they positioned to contend, or stuck in dysfunction? And given everything that’s now public, should LeBron move on from the Lakers as soon as possible?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worst to First: How the Patriots Took Over the AFC

The AFC Championship Game turned into a gritty battle at Mile High, where the New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 10–7 in snowy conditions. After going from worst to first in the AFC, do the Patriots finally deserve respect as legitimate contenders? And for Denver, was this season a missed opportunity, or is this just the beginning with Bo Nix under center? We break down the game, the narratives surrounding both teams, and what this result means heading into next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFC Championship Fallout: Did Sam Darnold Silence the Doubters?

The NFC Championship Game delivered exactly what it promised, as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31–27 in a thrilling matchup between division rivals. Did Sam Darnold finally silence his doubters with his performance on the biggest stage? And on the other side, who deserves the most blame for the Rams’ loss — Matthew Stafford or Sean McVay? We break down the key moments, the performances that mattered most, and share early thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl matchup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.