LaMelo Ball to Wolves means cards are pushed in

FULL SHOW - June 25, 2026

Thursday's FULL SHOW - June 25, 2026

Hour 2 - Steak & Rusty on Georgia Recruiting, NBA Trade Buzz

Steak and Rusty analyze the potential impact of LaMelo Ball joining Anthony Edwards in Minnesota while evaluating the shifting recruiting landscape for Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs. They examine the Atlanta Falcons' contract strategy for Kyle Pitts and discuss the Atlanta Hawks' opportunistic moves in the NBA draft. The conversation also touches on local World Cup excitement and changes within the SEC Network's broadcast teams. 01:00 - NBA Trade Rumors 06:21 - In-State Recruiting Struggles 13:50 - World Cup Buzz 16:26 - Falcons Roster Strategy 22:26 - SEC Network News

Falcons' Pitts Decision and Hawks' Henry Vesser Draft Grade

Steak and Rusty Mansell analyze the Falcons' decision regarding Kyle Pitts' contract and discuss the momentum of USA soccer heading into their match against Turkey. They also break down the SEC Network's recent talent shifts involving Aaron Murray and Cole Cubelic, while grading the Atlanta Hawks' opportunistic draft pick of Henry Vesser under Quin Snyder. Finally, they engage with callers to debate the best backcourts and tight ends in sports history. 01:00 - World Cup Buzz 03:35 - Kyle Pitts Deal 09:35 - Media and Draft News

Georgia’s Recruiting Shifts in positive way

Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell break down the potential impact of LaMelo Ball joining Anthony Edwards in Minnesota and recap notable local NBA draft prospects. They also dive into the current college football recruiting landscape, highlighting why Georgia is missing out on some in-state five-stars and the significant role of NIL. 01:03 - Ball Joins Timberwolves 03:28 - NBA Draft Prospects 06:21 - Georgia Recruiting Landscape

LaMelo Ball to Wolves means cards are pushed in

Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell react to the blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They evaluate Landry Fields' comments on the Hawks' patient rebuild and Zaccharie Risacher's physical development. Finally, they address the Atlanta Braves' pitching concerns following Spencer Strider's injury and potential trade targets. 01:08 - LaMelo Ball Trade 02:48 - Landry Fields Interview 05:08 - Zaccharie Risacher Analysis 08:42 - Braves Pitching Crisis 12:20 - NL East Race