Rovell: Fredette lost money not going to Utah

CNBC sports business analyst Darren Rovell joined the show to talk about what it means for Sacramento and Utah that Jimmer Fredette went to the Kings. “I think [Fredette] lost about 1 ½ million dollars not being in Utah,” Rovell said. Rovell said Fredette would have gotten immediate deals just for being in Utah. Rovell…

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Rich Eisen: Both sides working to end Lockout

NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the latest NFL news. “It boggles the mind,” Eisen said. “The longer it takes, the closer we get to the drop-dead date.” Eisen, however, thinks that things are moving in the right direction. “I’m being told they are literally talks every day in some…

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Mannix: Jimmer Fredette good fit with Kings

SI.com’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about last night’s NBA Draft. — Mannix thinks Jimmer Fredette will do well in Sacramento and is a good fit with Tyreke Evans. But Mannix isn’t sure why the Kings took John Salmons and his contract back. — Mannix isn’t sure the Charlotte Bobcats are doing. He…

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Dan’s big draft night winner: Washington Wizards

Dan really likes what the Washington Wizards did on draft night. They landed Czech forward Jan Vesely, FSU’s Chris Singleton and Butler’s Shelvin Mack. Dan said, however, it wasn’t just the Vesely’s smooch after getting drafted. He thinks Vesely can play, Singleton will be a good defender and Mack is an NBA player. Which team…

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Al Michaels on catch phrases, NFL in L.A.

NBC broadcaster Al Michaels joined the show to talk about the art of broadcasting and the NFL moving to Los Angeles. Michaels commented on Buster Corrigan and dropping in catch phrases. “If you have a catch phrase, it sounds like you have to get it into the game or use it over and over again,”…

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Bickley explains why Suns won’t trade Nash

Arizona Repbulic columnist and Phoenix radio host Dan Bickley joined the show to talk about Steve Nash rumors and the draft. Bickley said that he doesn’t think they’ll trade Nash because of the fallout with the fans. “They’re scared to death to trade [Nash],” Bickley said. “If they had more credibility locally, they might be more…

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Smoltz: Pujols still a good bet for long-term contract

MLB Network analyst John Smoltz joined the show to talk about the big stories around baseball and much more. Smoltz talked about Albert Pujols and the impact of his wrist injury on contract talks. “I’ll take Albert Pujols with a bad elbow or a bad shoulder,” Smoltz said. “He’s that much better than everyone else…

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Lacrosse announcer Corrigan explains crazy call

Lacrosse play-by-play announcer Booker Corrigan joined the show to talk about his wild “Greg Pike” goal score. Corrigan said that he had no idea it would become an internet sensation. He really didn’t mean it that way.Corrigan said that he’s talked with some big media outlets. But he’s not sure he feels comfortable about dropping…

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Barreiro: T-Wolves absurd to dangle Kurt Rambis

KFAN in Minneapolis radio host Dan Barreiro joined the show to talk about the Timberwolves’ issues. Barreiro said that the Kurt Rambis situation is “absurd.” He said that no team acts like this. There’s no reason they should be waiting to fire him, since it’s inevitable. Barreiro said all the positive press with Ricky Rubio…

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