Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

The band’s back together in Hollywood with a lot to talk about in the NBA before the 4th of July weekend. Rich brings back the whiteboard to break down what’s next for LeBron and who the serious destination teams could be (4:29). Then, Jaylen Brown gets traded to the Sixers for a ham sandwich, as Max described it (44:24). And, where do these new-look Lakers finish in the West (1:03:47)?

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jacob Cornett

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

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NBA champion Matt Barnes is here, filling in for Rich! But when the news broke Tuesday morning that LeBron James is leaving the Lakers, we had to get Rich on the show from London to break it down (1:52). Then, Max and Matt break down what this means for LeBron and where he could land next (21:58). Then, while NBA free agency opens, two massive trades went down: Kawhi Leonard is heading back to Toronto (37:43), and can Ja Morant reinvent himself in Portland (52:18)?

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Guest Host: Matt Barnes

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, Kevin Cureghian, and Chris Thomas

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

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While Max and Rich are in New York, Michael Rubin, the Founder and CEO of Fanatics, joins the show! They discuss building a multibillion-dollar company and why being big isn’t always good (2:34). Then, what should we look forward to at Fanatics Fest (15:33)? And what do companies like Fanatics look for when they want to partner with an athlete (30:10)?

Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Trevor Rabone

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

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Max and Rich move the pod up a day early in response to LaMelo Ball being traded to Minnesota. How does this work for both the Wolves and the Hornets, and does it leave Minnesota with any holes in the lineup (10:19)? Then, what does the future hold for Jaylen Brown (19:31)? And, the fellas break down what Kendrick Perkins had to say about Giannis (35:14).

Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Trevor Rabone

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran
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Max and Rich are back in New York for the 2026 NBA Draft, and there’s a lot of news around the Association. Austin Reaves gets paid the max with the Lakers, and Rich details why the NBA is where dreams come true (5:51). Giannis gets traded to the Heat, but why does Max think neither team won this trade (25:24)? Max and Rich agree that the second apron needs to go, and the fellas recap Round 1 of the NBA Draft (45:50).

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Trevor Rabone

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran
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