182: 5/22: OKC Leads Series 1-0 Over MIN + Boogie Fland Head to FLA

A bunch of major news in the basketball world and the NBA Playoffs continue through as well. Coach James Young goes through it all with you on the episode.


First up on our Tip-Off Topics, we recap Game 1 of Western Conference Finals as the Thunder blow out the Timberwolves. In the WNBA, the Mercury will miss out on their star player Kahleah Copper as she will be out 4-6 weeks after having knee surgery. In addition, in college basketball news, Boogie Fland finds a new home and joins the reigning champions Florida Gators. Also, Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland and Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson receive massive contract extensions respectively.


On our Award Tour, we update the series odds between the Thunder and Timberwolves and see how much the lines have moved after Game 1. In addition, we transition to the WNBA and take a look at the MVP and Rookie of the Year Odds as the 2025 regular season is underway.


Lastly, on Coaching Scouting Report, we look ahead to Game 2 of the Western Conference finals as well as Thursday’s WNBA slate. Coach will give you a best bet for each matchup. Also, he gives a buzzer beater as Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named 2025 Regular Season MVP, but was it at the right time?