Episode 70 – NBA Giannis Drama, NFL Draft Predictions & Champions League Reaction

Episode 70 of Who’s Got The Ball? is packed with the latest from the NBA, NFL, and European football.

We start with the NFL, as Shane and James break down their own teams, covering NFL Draft predictions, key offseason needs, and what it will take to compete next season.

For the NBA, Michael joins to discuss the biggest story in basketball right now—Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumours. Could a blockbuster move be coming? Plus, 3 quick-fire questions to get the debate started.

We finish with football, reacting to the Champions League quarter-final first legs and analysing the huge Chelsea vs Man City clash.

Also in this episode:

• Gan Seans returns with a big moment in the season
• Updated Power Rankings as competition heats up

If you enjoy sports debate, bold takes, and weekly analysis across NBA, NFL, and football, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

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(0:00) Intro

(3:14) Jets’ Ideal First Round Pick

(9:12) Giants’ Draft Wishlist

(18:56) Michael’s Quickfire NBA Thoughts

(25:56) What Next for Giannas & the Bucks?

(48:10) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(52:51) Champions League Quarter Finals Breakdown

(1:08:15) Chelsea vs Man City Preview

(1:12:14) Premier League X NBA Power Rankings

Episode 69 – NFL Draft Redraft, Ireland Exit Reaction, NBA Play-In Race & More | Who’s Got The Ball?

Shane returns for Episode 69 of Who’s Got The Ball?, and it’s a packed, must-listen sports podcast covering the NFL, NBA, Premier League, Ireland football, and more.

⚽ Football Talk
We break down Ireland’s disappointing exit in Prague and react to the North Macedonia friendly. Plus, we preview the FA Cup quarter-finals and discuss what to expect as club football returns.

🏈 2025 NFL Draft Redraft
James and Shane completely re-draft the 2025 NFL Draft Top 10 picks. Who goes No.1 overall this time? Expect bold takes, big changes, and plenty of debate.

🏀 NBA Analysis
Is Kevin Durant’s off-court burner controversy affecting the Houston Rockets’ form? We dive into their post-All-Star struggles and what’s going wrong.
We also break down the chaos in the NBA Eastern Conference play-in race — who actually deserves a spot?

🔥 Also in this episode:

• Gan Seans returns
• Weekly Power Rankings

🎧 Tune in for sharp analysis, strong opinions, and everything you need to stay up to date across the biggest stories in sport.

Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(2:44) Michael Joins the Show

(3:56) NBA Eastern Conference

(4:24) Our Sleepers in the East

(11:23) East Teams that NEED More Wins

(17:50) East Finals Predictions

(24:03) NBA Western Conference

(24:40) Our Sleepers in the West

(30:36) West Teams that NEED More Wins

(36:04) West Finals Predictions

(46:31) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(49:26) Premier League X NBA Power Rankings

Get ready for the business end of the NBA season 🏀🔥

In this episode, James and Michael break down the latest NBA playoff picture, with a deep dive into both the Eastern and Western Conferences. They discuss potential sleeper teams that could make a late run, the sides still battling for crucial seeding, and give their predictions for this year’s Conference Finals.

The episode wraps up with James delivering this week’s “Gan Seans” underdog picks, along with his and Shane’s updated NBA and Premier League power rankings.

Follow the podcast to stay up to date with weekly NBA insights, predictions, and sports analysis.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

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📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(2:44) Michael Joins the Show

(3:56) NBA Eastern Conference

(4:24) Our Sleepers in the East

(11:23) East Teams that NEED More Wins

(17:50) East Finals Predictions

(24:03) NBA Western Conference

(24:40) Our Sleepers in the West

(30:36) West Teams that NEED More Wins

(36:04) West Finals Predictions

(46:31) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(49:26) Premier League X NBA Power Rankings

Episode 67 of Who’s Got The Ball? brings the energy as Shane and James dive into a fast-paced breakdown of the biggest stories across the NFL and football world.

🏈 The lads kick things off with an NFL Offseason Special, drafting the best moves so far and reacting to all the chaos. From bold predictions to spicy takes, they tackle one of the wildest hypotheticals yet—what if Kyler Murray ended up in Minnesota? And just how far could that take the Vikings this season?

⚽ Then it’s over to the Premier League, where there’s no shortage of drama. They react to a huge result for Manchester United against Aston Villa and debate whether Bruno Fernandes has done enough to earn Player of the Season honors. Plus, a big-game preview of the Carabao Cup Final as Arsenal take on Manchester City—who comes out on top?

🇮🇪 International football gets a look-in too, as the focus turns to Ireland’s chances of making it to the World Cup with a key matchup against Czechia on the horizon.

📊 As always, expect Power Rankings, Gan Seans, and plenty of strong opinions along the way.

Short, sharp, and packed with talking points—Episode 67 is not to be missed.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(5:41) Best NFL Free Agency Moves Draft

(21:04) How Far Can The Kyler Murray Led Vikings Go?

(27:33) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(31:12) Man United Solidify 3rd Spot

(34:28) Should Bruno Fernandes Win Premier League POTS?

(41:45) Carabao Cup Final Preview

(47:47) Ireland’s Last World Cup Qualifying Hurdle

(54:24) Premier League X NBA Power Rankings

Shane and James return for Episode 66 of Who’s Got The Ball, breaking down the biggest stories in football, NFL and NBA in another packed sports podcast episode.

The lads dive into the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, where no English side managed to win their first-leg tie, leaving Manchester City, Arsenal and others with everything to play for in the second legs. They discuss who still has the best chance of progressing to the quarter-finals and preview a huge Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa, a match that could have major implications in the race for the top four and Champions League qualification.

Over in the NFL, the big talking point is the dramatic collapse of the proposed Maxx Crosby trade to the Baltimore Ravens, and how the Ravens pivoted by signing star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson in free agency. Shane and James also run through their favourite NFL free agent signings so far, analysing which teams have improved the most ahead of the upcoming season.

To wrap up the show, the conversation shifts to the NBA, where Bam Adebayo’s stunning 83-point game sparks a debate about whether record-breaking scoring nights are actually bad for basketball, before finishing with a look at the Boston Celtics and how the team has changed since Jayson Tatum returned from injury.

Also in this episode:

• Gan Seans
• Weekly Power Rankings
• Big sports debates

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(5:55) Champions League Last 16 Reaction

(22:21) Man United vs Aston Villa Preview

(27:16) NFL Free Agency Moves Draft

(39:01) Ravens Back Out of Crosby Trade

(45:37) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(50:05) Bam’s 83 Point Game

(59:55) Jayson Tatum’s Celtics Return

(1:04:36) Premier League X NBA Power Rankings

NBA Playoff Race, Premier League Debate & NFL Offseason Moves

Episode 65 of Who’s Got the Ball is here! Shane and James are joined by Michael to break down the biggest stories in sport this week across the NBA, Premier League and NFL.

NBA: With the playoffs approaching, which teams are rising and falling in the playoff race? Plus, are the Los Angeles Lakers underachieving this season or quietly preparing for a serious playoff push?

Premier League: After discussing the importance of Everton’s win over Newcastle, the lads tackle a big question — is the Premier League declining, and what could fix it?

NFL: The offseason is heating up as teams start using franchise tags and trades to shape their rosters. The Los Angeles Rams make the first big move as the road to the new season begins.

Also in this episode:

• Gan Seans
• Weekly Power Rankings
• Big sports debates

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(2:35) Michael Joins to Chat NBA Boom or Bust Playoff Teams

(16:34) Are the Lakers Over or Under Performing?

(26:25) Everton Pushing for Europe

(29:39) Is Eddie Howe the Right Man for Newcastle?

(38:36) Is the Premier League Crap?

(55:45) Our Champions League Brackets

(1:01:28) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(1:06:03) The Rams & Bills Make Big Trades

(1:18:52) NBA X Premier League Power Rankings

Episode 64 of Who’s Got The Ball? is here!

James and Shane break down the latest NFL Quarterback Carousel rumors, analysing which NFL teams are most in need of a QB this offseason and predicting the most likely landing spots for the top available signal callers.

In the NBA, the 2026 MVP race is heating up — but with the 65-game minimum rule in play, could leading candidates miss eligibility? And if so, who benefits in the race for MVP?

Over in the Premier League, Fulham delivered the standout performance of the weekend with a huge away win at Sunderland. Does this push them into European qualification contention? Plus, we look at the battle for the Top 8 and who’s best positioned heading into the final stretch.

Gan Seans rolls on, along with this week’s updated Power Rankings.

(0:00) Intro

(3:11) 2026 NFL Quarterback Carousel

(22:03) NBA MVP Race: The 65 Game Rule

(30:50) SGA or Jokic for MVP?

(35:28) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(43:23) Premier League’s Middle Pack Fighting for Europe

(51:27) Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview

(56:08) Our Football Officiating Gripes

(1:03:17) NBA X Premier League Power Rankings

Episode 63 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Michael return to join Shane and James for a packed sports breakdown. The lads analyse the biggest January transfer impacts and debate which signings have already transformed their teams. They also rank the best new NFL head coaching hires and question a few appointments they’re unsure about heading into next season.

Michael’s NBA round-up covers All-Star Weekend, the latest developments surrounding Kevin Durant’s alleged twitter burner, and the growing tanking debate centered on the Utah Jazz. The episode wraps up with Gan Seans updates and the latest Premier League and NBA power rankings.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(5:17) Most Impactful January Signing

(12:28) Spurs vs Arsenal Preview

(16:50) The Best NFL Head Coaching Hire

(18:13) Jesse Minter

(22:34) John Harbaugh

(25:26) Some Honorable Mentions

(32:48) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(36:46) Michael Joins the Show

(37:34) NBA All-Star Weekend: Best & Worst Moments

(45:35) KD’s Alleged Twitter Burner

(55:49) The NBA’s Tanking Problem

(1:05:25) NBA X Premier League Power Rankings