Hour 2: Jessica's Leeancé (feat. Jessica Smetana)

Trade season is heating up and the Alley Oop Basketball Show is breaking it all down. Juju and Trysta lead with NBA trade predictions, diving into why Chicago’s three point guards could be a real fit with the Minnesota Timberwolves — and whether the Wolves are quietly circling the Bulls. Plus: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo actually injured, or is this another sign he’s fed up with the Bucks? Why did Brandin Podziemski get left out of a LeBron James–Stephen Curry conversation, and what does that say about how young players are valued around stars? All that, plus the usual unfiltered takes, context, and hoops truth you expect from Alley Oop. Tap in, argue in the comments, and subscribe for more NBA talk that actually goes there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How did you get that cock in your neck?" JuJu reminds Dan of his racism from earlier in the show, and thanks to Bill Belichick, he has another Top 5 ready for the Postgame Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The last 6 days have just been non-stop people telling me how happy they are for me, and I don't like it, Dan." Jessica got engaged, and even though she should be feeling blissful, she's mostly furious about her friends and family lying to her for weeks. Get ready for a bizarre South Beach Session. Plus, SOUND THE ALARMS. GIANNIS IS READY FOR A NEW HOME. GET THE HARPOONS READY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Is somebody gonna trade for George Hill?" Jeremy is still at the white bored with trade scenarios from all across the NBA including star power like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, LeBron James, and Terry Rozier. Plus, Zaslow is furious about more than usual today, Dan accuses a coach of choking, and Jayson Tatum believes he'd be a legend in Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Bam! You can't argue with that." Nick Wright is here to discuss why the Dolphins aren't tough, his stance on Bill Belichick being snubbed from the Hall of Fame, and Victor Wembanyama's comments on where we stand in this country. Plus, we dive into the potential hectic week ahead with the NBA's Trade Deadline, with Jeremy standing at the whiteboard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It wasn't news, it was conjecture." Yeah, the Cotes got haircuts on the same day. Yeah, UM has landed its QB for next year. Yeah, the Hall of Fame inexplicably excluded Bill Belichick from getting in on the first ballot. But guys, Dan was somehow MORE racist than yesterday. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"A hater don't give a damn, a hater wants to see you fall." JuJu delivers the Top 5 Football Movies Of All-Time That He Can Think Of Off The Top Of His Head and presents a Costco dilemma that divides the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Back to Royal Rumble." It's an hour full of ethics and morals as the crew discusses Ariel Helwani's criticism of Max Kellerman's praise of Dana White, agents influencing on-air opinions, and Saudi Arabia's influence over sports. Thanks for that, Dan. All we wanted to do was talk about Aleksander Barkov's return to the ice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Please pay attention to Pablo Torre!" Pablo has given voice to a months-long investigation into Grizzlies owner Robert Pera and his role in powering the Russian drone war, and Dan wants other journalists to care, but Chris keeps getting distracted by the sounds of Pablo's new apartment. Also, Zas takes out the Pro Bowl, Tony delivers a Top 5 from Ben Affleck's Hialeah, Roy interviews a hockey legend, and Dan makes a grave mistake that covers him in feces and shame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"A cup of coffee on a cold day?" Dianna Russini is here to take us through the football news cycle with coaching hires expected throughout the day, but Greg Cote has some shocking breaking news of his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices