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Giannis Ready to Be Traded? Belichick HoF Snub w/ Voter Mike Sando, Plus Surprising & Disappointing NBA Teams w/ Austin Rivers

January 28, 2026·1h 35m

Ryen opens with the news that Giannis may be ready to be traded either before the deadline or this summer, and why this should have happened long before now. Then, he chats with Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Mike Sando about how and why Bill Belichick was snubbed as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Next, NBC NBA analyst Austin Rivers stops by to talk about his favorite surprise team, the two most disappointing teams this season, and more. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including staying at an ex’s place and whether you should name a kid “Jack Hammer.” GIANNIS READY TO BE TRADED? (1:40) The timeline is annoying (6:08) What a Knicks deal might be MIKE SANDO (10:05) How Belichick was left out of the Hall of Fame AUSTIN RIVERS (24:15) What it’s like calling games (25:46) Hornets love (34:56) Are the Clippers back? (41:40) What’s wrong with the Magic & Paolo? (53:57) Are the Raptors for real? (1:01:16) Disappointing Cavs NBA ALLIANCE PARLAY (1:11:37) LIFE ADVICE (1:15:34) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM?