Did the Grizzlies Just Set Up a Ja Morant Trade? | Desmond Bane to Orlando!

The 2025 NBA Draft is officially behind us, and Cooper Flagg is heading to the Dallas Mavericks as the #1 overall pick! In this episode, we break down the biggest surprises of the draft, which teams made the smartest moves, and who might be the steal of the year. We also dive into the NBA offseason chaos, including Kristaps Porzingis being shipped to the Hawks and Lonzo Ball landing with the Cavs. Should the Celtics finally trade Jaylen Brown? Then it’s over to the NFL, where Jalen Ramsey is headed to the Steelers in a blockbuster deal for Minkah Fitzpatrick! Who won the trade? What does this mean for the Dolphins’ 2025 season? Finally, we examine the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, which features legends such as Antonio Gates and Jared Allen. Who deserved it the most — and who got snubbed? 🔥 Let us know your takes in the comments! Don’t forget to like, subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Intro (0:00) NBA Draft Recap (14:36) NBA Free Agency Reactions (31:56) Jalen Ramsey Traded (1:09:38) NFL Hall of Fame Reactions (1:32:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA just got flipped on its head again. The Phoenix Suns ship Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in a massive deal—Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick, and FIVE second-rounders are headed to the desert. Who won this trade, and is Houston a legit top-3 West team now? We also break down the Thunder winning their first NBA title and what it means for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s legacy. Plus, the Ravens add Jaire Alexander—does that turn the heat up on Lamar Jackson’s title hopes? And don’t forget about Cam Ward. The Titans’ young QB might be the most disrespected #1 pick in years. Is it time to change the narrative? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4546989716668416 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hopped on last night for a quick convo about Game 7. We joined with about 5 minutes to go in the game. We also briefly discussed the KD trade, but will go more in-depth on Tuesday night's show about the trade and the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two months removed from the 2025 NFL Draft, it's time to revisit the top 10 picks and make some bold predictions. Which rookies are primed to make an immediate impact, and which ones might already be red flags? The crew debates: 🏈 Who will be the breakout star of the top 10? 🏈 Who’s the most likely to be a bust? 🏈 Are these teams setting their rookies up to succeed—or fail? Drop your picks in the comments: who’s your impact rookie and who’s flopping out the gate? #NFLDraft2025 #RookieWatch #NFLTalk #DeadEndSports #Top10Picks #NFLPredictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kansas City Chiefs got smacked in the Super Bowl, and now folks are saying the dynasty might be dead. Are they still the kings of the AFC—or has the crown already been snatched? The crew chops it up like it’s a barbershop on a Sunday afternoon: 💈 Is Mahomes still THAT dude? 💈 Which AFC team is built to knock the Chiefs off? 💈 What’s more likely: a Super Bowl run or KC not even winning the AFC West? Time to stop playing polite—let’s get into it. #Chiefs #NFLBarbershopTalk #DeadEndSports #AFCWest #PatrickMahomes #NFLDebates #IsTheDynastyDead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic shocked the NBA with a sneaky mid-level trade: Desmond Bane is headed to Orlando, while Memphis receives KCP, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and a pick swap. The crew breaks it down: 🔁 Who really won this trade—Orlando or Memphis? 🤔 Should Memphis cash in even more and move on from Ja Morant? 🏗️ Or is this the start of a smart rebuild around him? This move could reshape both franchises… or blow up in their faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder handled business in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 and taking a 3-2 series lead. With Game 6 set for Thursday—Juneteenth—the Thunder are just one win away from their first championship in franchise history. The crew debates: 🏀 Can the Pacers bounce back at home and force a Game 7? 🏀 How will Indiana’s postseason run be remembered if they fall short? 🏀 Is OKC ready to cement themselves as the league’s new dynasty? Drop your Game 6 predictions in the comments! #NBAFinals #Thunder #Pacers #Game6 #Juneteenth #NBATalk #DeadEndSports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On tonight's Dead End Sports Live, we break down a surprising mid-level NBA trade between the Grizzlies and Magic. The deal sent Desmond Bane to Orlando and brought back a haul of picks (and bodies) to Memphis. Did either team win this deal? Then we pivot to Game 5 of the NBA Finals, where the Oklahoma City Thunder took control of the series against the Pacers. With Game 6 set for Juneteenth in Indiana, can OKC finish the job and bring home their first title? We also ask the tough question: Should Memphis consider trading Ja Morant with all these new picks? Later, we shift to the NFL: After a blowout loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl, is the Chiefs' AFC reign finally ending? And which AFC team has the best shot to knock them off the throne? Finally, we revisit the Top 10 picks from the 2025 NFL Draft. Who's about to break out — and who's already smelling like a bust? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4546989716668416 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dead End Sports’ own Feefo just dropped his Top 5 All-Time NBA Centers list — and while most of it lines up with history, his #5 pick is sparking serious debate. From Shaq to Kareem to Hakeem, the legends are locked in… 👀 But who did Feefo put at #5 that has fans up in arms? We break down the full list, compare resumes, and ask: Is Feefo’s pick wild or actually underrated? Who got snubbed? And how do YOU rank the all-time great bigs? Drop your Top 5 Centers in the comments and let us know if Feefo’s list is facts or foul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an incredible rookie year for several quarterbacks, we may be witnessing the best QB draft class in NFL history. Now the real question begins: who’s built to break out in Year 2… and who’s destined to regress? We’re talking: 🏈 Caleb Williams 🏈 Jayden Daniels 🏈 Drake Maye 🏈 Michael Penix Jr. 🏈 J.J. McCarthy 🏈 Bo Nix 📉 Who’s taking that sophomore slump? 📈 Who’s about to make that superstar leap? The Dead End Sports crew debates which QBs are the real deal and which ones might already be hitting their ceiling. 👇 Drop your QB rankings in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices