Survival of the Fittest

Free Agent Frenzy + Olympic Preview

Welcome to the eighth edition of the Hoops and Hockey show! Shafik kicks things off with a recap of the past month across the NHL and NBA, followed by his thoughts on the draft and free agency. This is followed by an outlook on the Summer Olympics, along with some notable stories. Time stamps for each topic: Stanley Cup Final Recap - (0:30) NHL Awards/Draft - (13:33) NHL Free Agency - (20:55) Mark Giordano's Future - (35:07) NBA Draft - (37:42) NBA Free Agency - (42:03) Paul George - (46:23) Klay Thompson - (53:24) DeMar DeRozan - (59:40) NBA's Second Apron - (1:02:42) New York Knicks - (1:06:41) Mavericks/Thunder - (1:10:25) Summer Olympics - (1:12:15) Skip Bayless/Jeff Marek - (1:24:54) NBA TV Deal: Inside the NBA - (1:28:00) UFC 303: Alex Pereira - (1:29:54) Euro Cup: VAR - (1:31:04) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the position of any affiliates.

Anything Is Possible

Welcome to Episode #7 of the Hoops and Hockey show! Shafik opens the show with a recap of the NBA Finals (0:33). In addition to this, Shafik reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers hiring of JJ Redick, along with his analysis of the Alex Caruso trade (10:20). This is followed by a quick preview of the NBA Draft and free agency, including the futures of Klay Thompson and Paul George (16:24). Next, Shafik provides an update on UFC 303 and his thoughts on Alex Pereira's rise to stardom (23:08). Following this, Shafik discusses the shocking turn of events in the Stanley Cup Finals (25:02). To wrap things up, Shafik reacts to some notable events around the NHL (31:16), before previewing the biggest hockey game of the year (39:16). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the position of any affiliates.

It All Comes Down to This

Welcome to the sixth edition of the Hoops and Hockey show! Shafik opens the show with a recap of the NHL's Western Conference Finals (0:39). In addition to this, Shafik provides an update on the Stanley Cup Finals, including his takeaways from the first two games (3:33). This is followed by an update on some of the major storylines around the NHL, including the futures of Jacob Markstrom and Patrik Laine (10:44). In addition to this, Shafik provides an update on the NBA Finals (15:25), before touching upon some big stories throughout the NBA (27:55). This is followed by some bonus WNBA and UFC coverage (31:55). To wrap things up, Shafik pays tribute to the late Darren Dutchyshen and Jerry West (35:25). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the position of any affiliates.

Survival of the Fittest

Welcome to Episode #5 of the Hoops and Hockey show! Shafik opens the show with a rundown of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (0:30). In addition to this, Shafik provides an outlook on the NBA Playoff Picture (25:00), followed by a quick update on the Lakers coaching search (48:50). Last but not least, Shafik wraps things up with a preview of the highly anticipated NBA Finals (51:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the position of any affiliates.

The Future is Now + NHL Playoff Update

Welcome to Episode #4 of the Hoops and Hockey show! Shafik opens the show with some of his key takeaways from the first round of the NBA Playoffs (1:00), including a preview of a big Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic (41:10). In addition to this, Shafik provides an update on the NHL Playoff Picture as the quest for the cup continues (44:25). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the position of any affiliates.