Way-Too-Early NBA Predictions: Spurs #1, Lakers #8 & Paolo TRADED

Jalen Brunson joins Road Trippin’ as a champion and Finals MVP to explain how the Knicks transformed a 2–1 deficit into an unforgettable title run. He breaks down attacking Wemby, trusting KAT as a playmaker and why New York must forget the trophy before attempting to repeat. Brunson also responds to LeBron and Philadelphia loading up, explains why he will never call himself the “King of New York,” and opens up about Rick Brunson’s tough love, Josh Hart’s unfiltered personality and the “star in your role” mentality that carried him from Dallas’ bench to the top of the NBA. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 4:55 - Championship Run & Wemby 14:05 - Knicks’ Repeat Challenge 22:00 - Josh Hart Unfiltered 27:10 - Rick Brunson’s Tough Love 33:00 - Work Ethic and Role 41:25 - King of New York 45:25 - Philly and Title Defense 47:35 - Jalen Plays It All 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BeZUS-lZ4qs 🏀 Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app! https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/ROADTRIPPIN New customers who sign up and Bet $5, receive $100 in FanCash* Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. 📱 FOLLOW The Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin TikTok-https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinshow X-https://x.com/roadtrippinshow 📺 WATCH The Richard Show: https://tr.ee/EQfbwv 🥚 Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ 🍟 Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ 🔌 Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ 🐸 Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ 🎙️PRODUCED by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Channing Frye reveals what he witnessed during LeBron and Draymond’s infamous Finals clash, addresses the alleged Kyrie–LeBron tension and explains why Luka must change his style to win. Plus, he recalls losing his cool when Beyoncé and Rihanna knew his name. 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jB_in2f-k-M 🏀 Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app - https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/ROADTRIPPIN New customers who sign up and Bet $5, receive $100 in FanCash* 🎧 LISTEN on audio: Spotify - https://tr.ee/TVIR1k Apple - https://tr.ee/qJvqqr 🍷 CHOSEN FAMILY WINES: GET 10% OFF wine with code: ROADTRIPPIN10 - https://tr.ee/MS4yqT 📱 FOLLOW The Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin TikTok-https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinshow X-https://x.com/roadtrippinshow 📺 WATCH The Richard Show: https://tr.ee/EQfbwv 🥚 Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ 🍟 Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ 🔌 Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ 🐸 Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ 🎙️PRODUCED by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Ruocco returns with a definitive claim: Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell are the most explosive backcourt in WNBA history, with real arguments that each is having the greatest statistical season ever at her position. Then the trio travels through all eight playoff teams — why Ryan and Jordan would both be shocked by a Valkyries Finals run, the NaLyssa Smith injury shaking up Vegas, Jordan Canada as Atlanta's Caitlin Clark stopper, and why the basketball gods owe Minnesota one. Plus Ryan's four-name MVP ballot, the case for five-game first rounds, and Paige Bueckers's first taste of the playoffs. 🏀 Girls Tripp airs EVERY WEEK on the Road Trippin' channel. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - The FIBA Break Wrinkle 09:05 - All 8 Playoff Teams Set: Parity Rules 12:55 - Aces & Dream X Factors 25:40 - Fever's Historic Backcourt + Liberty Reload 39:40 - Valkyries Doubt, Lynx Karma & Paige Time 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FIPueBGagWs 📱 FOLLOW The Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinshow X - https://x.com/roadtrippinshow 📺 FOLLOW Girls Tripp on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/girlstripppod/ Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ Jordan - https://www.instagram.com/jordanligons/ 🎙️PRODUCED by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Save the receipts. Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins, Channing Frye and Allie Clifton lock in their way-too-early predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season—and agree to revisit every take 25 games into the year. The crew ranks all 30 teams, debates whether Paolo Banchero or Zion Williamson will be the first All-Star traded and explains why San Antonio could take the West while the Lakers fall in the standings. Plus, Cooper Flagg, Stephon Castle and Payton Pritchard enter the first-time All-Star conversation, Wemby gets an early award prediction and Philadelphia, Denver and Cleveland face serious pressure to win. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Eastern Conference Rankings 6:50 - Western Conference Rankings 13:00 - Paolo or Zion Traded? 21:31 - First-Time All-Star Picks 23:25 - Award Predictions 27:10 - Teams Under Most Pressure 30:00 - Orlando: Most Mid Team 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WAYYE5BMG6c 🏀 Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app! https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/ROADTRIPPIN New customers who sign up and Bet $5, receive $100 in FanCash* Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. 📱 FOLLOW The Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin TikTok-https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinshow X-https://x.com/roadtrippinshow 📺 WATCH The Richard Show: https://tr.ee/EQfbwv 🥚 Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ 🍟 Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ 🔌 Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ 🐸 Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ 🎙️PRODUCED by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perk didn't hold back this season. With the crew off this week, we pulled together Kendrick Perkins' boldest takes, hottest debates, and most unfiltered stories from the entire 2025-26 run, from calling his shot on the Cavs and LeBron, to the Ayton and Paolo takedowns, to the AAU blowout fight with Richard that nobody was backing down from. Every clip is from a live episode this season, original air dates on screen. A full year of Perk standing on business, in one place. Which take did he nail and which one went too far? Let us know in the comments. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:02 – Giannis Is a Coward 3:16 – Paolo Took a Step Back 6:05 – Kawhi: Worst Signing in NBA History 9:41 – Ayton Out of the League in Two Years 12:41 – Zion Fumbled the Pelicans 14:07 – The League Is Too Soft 16:12 – The AAU Blowup With Richard 21:12 – Cade Leapfrogged Luka 22:09 – Wemby Wins the Next 5-6 DPOYs 23:55 – Why SGA Is His MVP 24:35 – Donovan Should Take a Backseat 26:11 – KG Trash Talk Stories 32:41 – 31-Hour Drive to Boston 33:20 – Harden Is Top 25 All Time 35:40 – The Ja Morant Wake-Up Call 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LoFU5kr6npM 🏀 Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app! https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/ROADTRIPPIN New customers who sign up and Bet $5, receive $100 in FanCash* Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. 📱 FOLLOW The Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin TikTok-https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinshow X-https://x.com/roadtrippinshow 📺 WATCH The Richard Show: https://tr.ee/EQfbwv 🥚 Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ 🍟 Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ 🔌 Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ 🐸 Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ 🎙️PRODUCED by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hours after Nneka Ogwumike announced her retirement, Cynthia Cooper breaks down what the W is losing, and the trio makes their plea for her real next job: WNBA Commissioner. Then Coop relives Hall of Fame weekend, from her 2010 induction with Karl Malone and Scottie Pippen to her admission that Dream Team hoopla unfocused the '92 team that became the last USA women's squad to lose at the Olympics. Then the trio travels around the W — Taurasi's Ring of Honor, the 2027 All-Star Game landing in the Bay, why Coop says the Fever have everything they need to be champions, and Dallas needing the FIBA break most. 🏀 Girls Tripp airs EVERY WEEK on the Road Trippin' channel. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 05:12 - Nneka Ogwumike Retires 15:22 - Coop's Hall of Fame & the '92 Bronze 34:44 - Taurasi's Ring of Honor 39:52 - All-Star to the Bay & Playoff Check 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/foWowHF47SM 📱 FOLLOW The Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinshow X - https://x.com/roadtrippinshow 📺 FOLLOW Girls Tripp on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/girlstripppod/ Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ Jordan - https://www.instagram.com/jordanligons/ 🎙️PRODUCED by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it really take to be a great NBA teammate? This special Road Trippin’ compilation brings together champions, veterans, coaches and rising stars to explain how sacrifice, accountability, communication and consistency turn talented groups into winning teams. James Jones reveals how helping stars succeed powered his 14-year career, while Robert Horry and James Worthy break down accepting roles, building chemistry and making championship-level sacrifices. Chris Finch, DeAndre Jordan and Rajon Rondo discuss veteran leadership, while Dillon Brooks, Michael Porter Jr., Brandon Miller, Carter Bryant and more share the lessons that helped them grow as players and teammates. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - James Jones: Help Stars Win 8:05 - Roles, Trust and Chemistry 11:11 - Why Veteran Leadership Wins 15:07 - Robert Horry on Sacrifice 21:57 - Veterans Guide Young Players 27:42 - Consistency Builds Winners 30:32 - Work, Roles and Versatility 36:56 - Young Leaders Learn the NBA 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HCZIc9OVy1o 🏀 Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app! https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/ROADTRIPPIN New customers who sign up and Bet $5, receive $100 in FanCash* Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. 📱 FOLLOW The Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin TikTok-https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinshow X-https://x.com/roadtrippinshow 📺 WATCH The Richard Show: https://tr.ee/EQfbwv 🥚 Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ 🍟 Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ 🔌 Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ 🐸 Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ 🎙️PRODUCED by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Road Trippin’ looks back at the funniest guest moments from the 2025–26 season. AJ Dybantsa takes on ’90s nostalgia, DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins remembers trash-talking and recruiting Channing at the same time, Iman Shumpert revisits his forgotten Cavaliers playoff song, and Andre Miller casually explains how he could have scored 70. Malika Andrews turns the questions on Richard Jefferson, Grant Hill confronts RJ’s lifelong Duke hatred, Danny Green shares his championship-parade survival rules, and Tracy Morgan explains what the Knicks mean to New York. Carter Bryant also joins the crew for unforgettable Gilbert Arenas and Keldon Johnson stories, with appearances from Rajon Rondo, Dillon Brooks, Chris Finch, French Montana, Max B, James Worthy, Robert Horry, John Wall, Q-Rich, Jeremiah Fears and more. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 8:10 - Dillon Brooks, Finch & Malika 15:11 - Boogie’s Trash Talk 19:20 - French Montana & RT Origins 24:49 - Grant Hill & Parade Stories 34:58 - Worthy, Tracy & Playoffs 42:44 - AJ Dybantsa’s ’90s Quiz 47:36 - John Wall, Wemby & Rookies 55:08 - Q-Rich, Carter & Gilbert 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R09S9nSIyEk 🏀 Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app! https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/ROADTRIPPIN New customers who sign up and Bet $5, receive $100 in FanCash* Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. 📱 FOLLOW The Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin TikTok-https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinshow X-https://x.com/roadtrippinshow 📺 WATCH The Richard Show: https://tr.ee/EQfbwv 🥚 Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ 🍟 Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ 🔌 Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ 🐸 Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ 🎙️PRODUCED by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon tells Allie Clifton and Jordan Robinson exactly what she did with that gold medal once she won it. TSpoon opens up about growing up the baby of six with a father who still holds a Minnesota Twins minor league grand slam record, running after her parents' car her freshman year at Louisiana Tech, the mentality shift that turned her into a defensive stopper under Leon Barmore, and the day, nine years ago to the day of this recording, that she lost her mom, including the nightly question her mother taught her to ask herself before bed. She also gets real about mentoring Chennedy Carter. 🏀 Girls Tripp airs EVERY WEEK on the Road Trippin' channel. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold Open & All-Star Weekend Recap 04:34 Memory Lane: Pineland, Texas & Her Dad's Baseball Legacy 11:37 Louisiana Tech: Learning to Play Defense 22:45 Losing Her Mom & the "Be Better" Rule 47:47 Rapid Fire, Chennedy Carter & Girls Trippin: McBride's Record Night 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LguyQAIoKlA 📱 FOLLOW The Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinshow X - https://x.com/roadtrippinshow 📺 FOLLOW Girls Tripp on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/girlstripppod/ Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ Jordan - https://www.instagram.com/jordanligons/ 🎙️PRODUCED by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time NBA champion Rajon Rondo joins Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, Kendrick Perkins and Allie Clifton for stories from his Celtics beginnings, including the collision that broke his eye socket, an 18-game losing streak and whether Boston’s 2008 title team will finally reunite. Rondo also explains why he refuses to run up the score in AAU, why summer basketball can matter more than high school and why he still calls his undefeated Oak Hill group the greatest high-school team ever.Rondo shares his connection with Tyrese Maxey, his view of LeBron’s fit in Philadelphia, the book and chess programs he is building and how seriously he is preparing to become an NBA head coach after interviewing with the Pelicans. Chapters 00:00 Perk’s wild family trip to Disney World 04:40 Rajon Rondo joins Road Trippin’ 06:45 Introducing the two-time NBA champion 07:40 RJ broke Rondo’s eye socket 10:15 Rondo’s first impression of Kendrick Perkins 11:08 Rondo’s rookie confidence and Boston’s point-guard battle 12:30 The Celtics lost 18 straight—but still had fun 14:25 Will the 2008 Celtics take a championship reunion trip? 17:55 Rondo settles the AAU blowout debate 19:30 Why he refuses to run up the score 22:55 Does AAU matter more than high-school basketball? 25:00 Rondo calls his Oak Hill team the best ever 27:05 Is traditional high-school basketball dying? 28:45 Should young athletes specialize in one sport? 33:00 The year-round training reality for elite kids 38:08 Why Rondo loves LeBron’s move to Philadelphia 42:35 Rondo’s relationship with Tyrese Maxey 45:50 The LeBron-Maxey pick-and-roll possibilities 46:45 Did Cleveland mishandle its LeBron opportunity? 51:15 Inside Rajon Rondo’s book club 55:20 Why Rondo built a chess program for kids 56:45 Rondo’s plan to become an NBA head coach 59:35 Final thoughts and farewell 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pWCQrmx8beo 🏀 Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app! https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/ROADTRIPPIN New customers who sign up and Bet $5, receive $100 in FanCash* Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. 📱 FOLLOW The Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin TikTok-https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinshow X-https://x.com/roadtrippinshow 📺 WATCH The Richard Show: https://tr.ee/EQfbwv 🥚 Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ 🍟 Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ 🔌 Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ 🐸 Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ 🎙️PRODUCED by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices