Jamal About Sports

Jamal About Sports

This week on JAS: The Knicks get ready for the Cavs, OKC and San Antonio should be epic, The Mets youth movement shows signs of life, and the NFL's greed continues to show no signs of slowing down.

Knicks–Sixers Playoff Chaos, OG/Embiid Injuries, and MLB’s Strange Standings

On “Jamal About Sports,” Jamal and guest Chuck G discuss a mostly basketball-focused show centered on the Knicks–76ers series, including Joel Embiid being out, OG Anunoby’s injury status, the Sixers’ thin rotation and late-game fatigue, Tyrese Maxey’s missed looks and turnovers, Paul George’s strong start but questionable late shot, and adjustments like running the Knicks’ offense through Karl-Anthony Towns while avoiding Brunson hero ball. They criticize Tiki Barber’s comments about Embiid and complain about unruly scenes outside Madison Square Garden. They also touch on other NBA series (OKC dominating the Lakers, Spurs–Timberwolves, Detroit–Cleveland) and vent about players like James Harden. The show ends with MLB standings talk, Mets frustration, and criticism of analytics-driven batting order trends.     00:00 Show kickoff and guest 01:15 Sixers frustration and Embiid news 02:56 Gassed stars and thin bench 03:35 Expectations after Celtics upset 05:30 Game two collapse and must win 06:18 Tiki Barber rant and Embiid debate 10:38 Knicks offense KAT vs Brunson 11:57 OG injury and rotation fixes 15:32 Maxey scrutiny and playoff adjustments 16:31 NBA season length and coaching tweaks 25:03 Off court chaos and fan behavior 27:57 Knicks history and villain talk 31:02 Blazers Roadside Bust 32:20 Portland Roster Flashback 34:11 Playoff Takes Lakers OKC 36:07 Spurs Hype Wemby Debate 39:20 Iverson Practice Anniversary 42:55 East Playoffs and Player Drama 49:40 MLB Standings Check In 54:40 Mets Meltdown Rockies Series 56:12 Analytics Ruining Lineups 01:00:11 Steak Bet and Sign Off

Knicks Even Series, NBA Playoff Rundown, NFL Draft Winners, and Red Sox Shock: Mets in Crisis

On April 27, 2026, Jamal Hayden recaps a Knicks’ must-win Game 4 that tied their series with the Hawks 2–2, praising Karl-Anthony Towns’ 20-point triple-double, OG Anunoby’s finishing and shooting, Josh Hart’s defense, and key bench minutes while criticizing Jalen Brunson’s turnovers/hero ball and Mikal Bridges’ struggles and late-game benching; he notes Atlanta’s pressure, coaching adjustments by Mike Brown, and the series shifting back to MSG.   Around the NBA, he highlights Magic leading Pistons 2–1, Spurs–Portland competitiveness with Wembanyama’s dominant stat line and OKC/San Antonio as West favorites, Celtics’ inconsistency yet blowout of the Sixers, Rockets extending a strange series vs. a vulnerable Lakers roster, and Toronto tying Cleveland 2–2, calling the playoffs competitive and the play-in “wonky” but effective. He then grades the NFL draft, praising Cowboys, Eagles, and Ravens, approving Giants’ picks (including pass-rush and OL focus), critiquing the Jets’ trade-up for Cade Klubnik while liking their early selections, and detailing the Lions’ additions (Blake Miller, Derrick Moore, Jimmy Rolder, a small ASU CB, and a Kentucky WR trade-up).   He closes with MLB turmoil: the Red Sox firing Alex Cora despite his track record, criticizing GM Craig Breslow and roster decisions, then blasting the Mets after a Rockies sweep and prolonged losing trend, questioning analytics-driven lineup choices and roster construction under Steve Cohen/David Stearns, and arguing Mendoza should be fired so the Mets can hire Cora.     00:00 Show Open and Rundown 01:07 Knicks Collapse in Game 3 02:54 Game 4 Blueprint 04:08 Brunson and Bridges Under Fire 08:41 Knicks Adjustments and Defense 09:32 Home Court and Game 5 Outlook 15:29 Around the NBA Playoffs 17:03 Spurs Surge and West Picture 21:37 Celtics Sixers and Rockets Lakers 27:20 Draft Recap Begins 27:42 Cowboys Eagles Ravens Winners 29:46 Eagles Draft Praise 30:33 Ravens Hit Needs 30:50 Giants Edge Debate 32:18 Giants O Line Fix 34:07 Jets Draft Philosophy 37:03 Jets Late Trade Critique 37:50 Lions Tackle Plan 38:26 Lions Trade Up Logic 41:26 Lions Secondary Depth 44:21 Red Sox Fire Cora 47:32 Mets Swept By Rockies 51:16 Mets Roster Mismanagement 01:00:19 Fire Mendoza Hire Cora

Knicks Collapse, Mets Mismanagement, and NFL Draft Hits & Misses with Aaron Green

On the April 21, 2026 episode of Jamal About Sports (sponsored by South River Watch Company), Jamal welcomes back longtime guest Aaron Green to preview Thursday’s NFL Draft and vent about New York sports.   They open with a frustrating Knicks playoff loss, criticizing Jalen Brunson’s hero ball and poor shooting, OG Anunoby’s missed dunk and free throws, Karl-Anthony Towns disappearing in the fourth, ineffective bench minutes from Deuce McBride and Landry Shamet, Mikal Bridges’ inconsistency, Mike Brown’s rotations, and Knicks fans provoking CJ McCollum.   They then rip the Mets’ roster construction and defensive misalignment under David Stearns, complain about an 11-game losing streak, Devin Williams’ shaky closing, and discuss possible manager Carlos Mendoza hot-seat pressure, plus brief Yankees/Aaron Boone gripes. They close with draft principles (avoid trading up, top-10 tight ends, injury/character risks, and overvaluing traits), Cowboys and Lions draft targets/avoids, and a plug for the series Andor.   * 00:00 Show Intro and Sponsor * 00:34 Aaron Green Returns * 01:50 Big Show Preview * 03:30 Knicks Collapse Reaction * 04:44 Brunson Hero Ball * 08:25 OG and Kat Disappear * 10:48 Bench Unit Meltdown * 14:05 Bridges Vanishes Again * 15:41 MSG Villain Talk * 19:06 Series Outlook and Coaching * 22:56 Mets Misery Begins * 23:19 Stearns Roster Critique * 25:46 Alonso McNeil Nimmo Fallout * 31:13 Manager Hot Seat Talk * 33:54 Yankees Boone Rant * 35:41 Yankees Early Season Notes * 36:34 Yankees Third Base Woes * 37:26 Ex Players Revenge Tour * 38:47 Early Season Slumps * 40:27 From Baseball To Draft * 40:49 Draft Class Strengths * 41:39 Darren Woodson Rant * 44:06 Draft Rules And Red Flags * 49:03 Tape Over Traits * 51:34 Cowboys First Round Avoids * 55:49 Cowboys Targets At 12 * 59:49 Lions Draft Fears * 01:05:24 Lions Ideal Picks * 01:08:07 Wrap Up Andor Plug

Rory McElroy's Mastery and the Mets' Missteps

On the April 14, 2026 episode of “Jamal About Sports,” Jamal Hayden leads with Rory McIlroy winning back-to-back Masters titles, joining rare company and bringing his major total to six; he argues McIlroy could realistically reach eight to ten majors and breaks down Rory’s rollercoaster final round, key birdies, late composure at 18, and CBS’s confusing coverage.   Jamal then launches into an angry critique of the Mets’ 7–10 start, calling the roster moves and leadership (including David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza) disastrous, citing poor lineup decisions, lack of offense, pitching issues, Juan Soto’s impact, Francisco Lindor’s mistakes/slow start, and even criticizing the decision to retire Carlos Beltran’s number.   He closes with the Knicks finishing as the East’s 3-seed (53 wins) and previewing a difficult first-round series vs. the Hawks, emphasizing the need for Brunson-Towns action, stronger play from Towns and Bridges, bench contributions, and criticizing the NBA’s resting culture and loss of local first-round broadcasts.     00:00 Show Intro and Lineup 00:23 Rory Goes Back to Back 01:37 Why Winning Golf Is Brutal 03:47 Sunday Rollercoaster Charge 06:32 CBS Coverage Complaints 07:32 Rory the Player and Legacy 10:33 Stop Chasing the Next Tiger 12:59 Masters Vibes and Wrap 13:58 Mets Rant Begins 16:02 Offseason Moves No Plan 19:18 Ugly Start and Bad Bats 20:53 Stearns Track Record Slam 21:46 Soto Sparks Mets Malaise 22:35 Lindor Mental Mistakes 24:06 Lineup Chaos Analytics 26:32 Peterson And Rotation Woes 27:38 Questioning Offseason Moves 30:02 Beltran Number Retirement Rant 34:18 Knicks Hawks Playoff Preview 37:08 Bench Depth And Pressure 39:29 NBA Broadcast And Tanking Gripes 41:19 Wrap Up And Sign Off