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• Gil's Arena LOSES IT Over BR's All Time Top 100 Hoopers

  Gil's Arena Get HOSTILE Over Bleacher Report's Top 100 All Time Hoopers as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Bleacher Report updating their list of the Best 100 players in NBA History and discuss what their ranking of Kobe Bryant at 11 below guys like Steph Curry & Larry Bird says about Gil's take that Kobe is an overrated sidekick. Next, they break down the opening games of NBA Summer League where Cooper Flagg stumbled in his debut game against Bronny James & The Los Angeles Lakers but proved why he was the #1 overall pick with a 31 point performance before the Dallas Mavericks' decided to shut down their franchise player until NBA Training Camp. They give their impressions from Flagg's first taste of NBA action and highlight other standouts from NBA Summer League including the San Antonio Spurs' terrifying duo of Dylan Harper & Carter Bryant. Next, NBA Champion Isaiah Hartenstein enters Gil's Arena to break down life after winning the NBA's ultimate prize and give an inside look at the dynamics of Oklahoma City Thunder's championship roster, highlighting what makes Shai Gilgeous Alexander & the team's Big 4 so special. They then react to more rumors swirling between LeBron James & The Los Angeles Lakers as the King and his agent Rich Paul hinted at a potential move away from the team this weekend and read between the lines on what LeBron wants to happen this offseason. They debate if the Lakers have done enough to surround LeBron with a championship roster this offseason and break down which out of the rumored landing spots for LeBron between the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks give LeBron the best shot at winning 1 more championship. Finally, they react to the HOSTILE online battle between Robert Griffin III and Angel Reese where the former NFL QB turned media member inserted himself and race into the conversation, sparking a debate inside the arena over whether or not the dialogue over the WNBA Superstar has gone too far. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Rashad McCants & Sheryl Swoopes Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   0:00:00 2 Min Timer 0:01:48 Show Start 0:10:53 Cooper Flagg's NBA Debut 0:26:52 Isaiah Hartenstein Enters Gil's Arena 0:30:16 What Made The 2025 OKC Thunder Special 0:34:32 IHart On SGA's Leadership 0:39:40 Is SGA The Best Player In The World? 0:40:30 Hartenstein Gets Real On Being Bright Skinned 0:41:47 How Playing Overseas Changed IHart's Game 0:48:11 The Difference Between Playing With Brunson & Shai 0:49:18 The Influence of Rick Brunson 0:50:21 Will OKC Chase The NBA Wins Record? 0:52:08 Toughest Defensive Matchup In The NBA 0:54:26 What Makes The European Big So Special 0:59:10 Bleacher Report Drops Their Top 100 Hoopers Ever 1:36:40 Kobe Bryant Deserves More Respect? 1:59:53 LeBron Has No Comment On His Future With The Lakers 2:24:57 Drake Covers His LeBron Tattoo 2:38:39 MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Gil's Arena Previews Flagg vs Bronny At NBA Summer League

  Gil's Arena Previews Cooper Flagg's ELECTRIC NBA Debut as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arenas Crew preview Cooper Flagg's first NBA action as the #1 overall pick suits up for the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Summer league and debate if the most expensive Summer League game ever between Flagg and Bronny James will live up to the hype. Next, they react to Devin Booker becoming the highest paid player in the NBA as the Phoenix Suns inked their homegrown superstar to the largest annual value deal in league history and discuss the significance of this deal as Booker moves toward becoming the greatest Phoenix Suns player ever. They also break down the fallout from the Kevin Durant trade on the Suns' organization by analyzing what a Jalen Green & Booker backcourt looks like before reacting to LeBron James icing out Deandre Ayton by not reaching out to his newest Los Angeles Lakers teammate. Finally, they react to Nikola Jokic declining the opportunity to sign an extension with the Denver Nuggets and debate if the Serbian superstar is sending a message to his team to give him a better supporting cast before discussing Lonzo Ball's trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers and highlight what the legendary LA Hooper brings to a Cavs team looking to win the Eastern Conference. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin & Swaggy P Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   0:00:00 – 2 Min Timer 0:01:55 – Show Start 0:13:04 – Meg The Stallion Seen With Klay Thompson 0:24:59 – Jalen Williams Signs Max Extension With Thunder 0:34:56 – Devin Booker Becomes The Greatest Player In Suns History 0:51:42 – Suns Fallout From The Kevin Durant Trade 1:00:48 – LeBron James Ices Out DeAndre Ayton 1:11:31 – Underdog Of The Week 1:16:17 – Nikola Turns Down Extension With Nuggets 1:30:08 – Giannis Hints At His Future in Milwaukee 1:37:54 – How It Felt To Be Traded 1:43:27 – Lonzo Ball Lands In Cleveland 1:47:40 – Gil's Arena Previews Bronny vs Flagg 1:57:31 – MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Chet Holmgren's INSANE New Deal DIVIDES Gil's Arena

  Gil's Arena Reacts To The OKC Thunder LOCKING UP Their Dynasty as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to The OKC Thunder signing Chet Holmgren to a monster rookie contract extension to lock up their Big 3 of Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous Alexander & Jalen Williams and debate what impact this will have on the reigning NBA Champions in both the long and short term. They also react to the NBA honoring Shai's legendary season by placing him on next year's cover of NBA 2k26 and debate if this signals that SGA has been anointed as the face of the NBA before highlighting how his fellow 2k Cover star Angel Reese is establishing herself as a superstar in the WNBA with her placement on the video game cover and release of her first signature shoe. Next, they react to the New York Knicks officially announcing Mike Brown as their next head coach and discuss how Brown will push the Knicks' core of Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges over the hump towards an NBA Championship before analyzing the shockwaves to the Knicks organization following the announcement that Brown will be demoting Rick Brunson from his coaching staff. They then react to Kevin Durant's analysis on the Mind the Game Podcast over the disappearance of the midrange game in today's NBA and debate if there needs to be a resurgence of efficient shots before finally whipping around the NBA to cover notable news items like the league's most hated fanbases, the NBA's newest rule change and father time finally coming for the halftime show Hall of Famer Red Panda. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin & Rashad McCants Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog. Go to https://ruffgreens.com/arena and use promo code ARENA. Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   0:00:00 – 2 Min Timer 0:02:04 – Show Start 0:09:45 – SGA Sealed As The Face Of The NBA 0:33:17 – Angel Reese Is Living Up To The Hype 0:45:10 – Chet Holmgren's Contract DIVIDES Gil's Arena 1:21:33 – Gil's Idea To Fix The NBA's 2nd Apron 1:32:55 – Kevin Durant Wants A Midrange Renaissance 1:58:44 – Mike Brown Announced As The Knicks Head Coach 2:19:08 – Rick Brunson DEMOTED By Mike Brown 2:27:33 – Mark Jackson Is Still Looking For Work 2:38:04 – Chuck Hayes Traveled On A Free Throw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Gil's Arena RIPS The Warriors For Still MESSING With Kuminga

  Gil's Arena SLAMS The Golden State Warriors For Still MESSING With Jonathan Kuminga as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Steve Kerr publicly saying that their young superstar doesn't fit on the court with Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler despite the team holding him from exploring NBA Free Agency. The debate if the Warriors need to allow him to get a fresh start this summer and call out their front office for letting business get in the way of the development of a young superstar. They also react to Kevon Looney ditching the Warriors for the New Orleans Pelicans and debate if the Rick James lookalike along with the Pelican's other offseason acquisitions of Jordan Poole move the needle for NOLA as they look to get Zion Williamson to the NBA Playoffs for the first time in his NBA Career. Next, they react to Kyrie Irving announcing he likely will not return from his torn ACL in the 2026 NBA Season and break down how Anthony Davis & Cooper Flagg will need to step up in his absence before giving their take on Paolo Banchero signing a mega extension with the Orlando Magic, setting them up with their best window for an NBA Championship in decades. Finally, they react to Chris Paul teasing retirement as the Point God looks to find one last run at an NBA Championship before whipping around the NBA to cover notable news items like Ace Bailey's summer league bounce back, the NBA's newest rule change and father time finally coming for the halftime show Hall of Famer Red Panda. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings, Kenyon Martin & Swaggy P Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Right now Blinds.com is giving our listeners an exclusive $50 off when you spend $500 or more. Just use code ARENA at checkout. Limited time offer. Rules and restrictions apply. https://www.blinds.com/?utm_campaign=... Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   0:00:00 2 Min Countdown 0:02:00 Show Start 0:10:55 Kevon Looney Looks Like Rick James 0:15:16 Zion Williamson Needs To Change!! 0:35:17 The Warriors Are Still Messing With Kuminga 0:49:53 Why NBA Teams Keep Getting Sold 0:55:27 Back To Kuminga 1:07:31 Kyrie Says He Won't Be Back In 2026 1:13:16 Anthony Davis Gets Eye Surgery 1:21:57 Paolo Banchero's MASSIVE Extension 1:27:04 Jerry Stackhouse Singing The National Anthem 1:34:23 Back To The Magic 1:38:26 Ace Bailey Bounces Back In Summer League 1:58:22 Michael Beasley Responds To Swaggy P 2:10:21 CP3 Teases His Retirement 2:33:59 MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Bronny James' Summer League Breakout FIRES UP Gil's Arena

  Bronny James' Summer League Breakout FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Bronny James lighting up his first Summer League game with a 10 point showing & emphatic dunk over the Miami Heat and debate if the heir to King James' throne will crack the Los Angeles Lakers' rotation this season. They also discuss how LeBron James' uncertain future with the Lakers will impact Bronny and debate if the team finally landing a premiere free agent in Deandre Ayton will smooth out the dark cloud following the Lake Show and their superstar. Next, they react to monster trades happening across the NBA as Kevin Durant officially landed in Houston as part of an historic 7 team trade & the Los Angeles Clippers made a shocking move to send breakout star Norman Powell to the Miami Heat. They break down the trade from all angles including why the Clippers moved on from Powell after his career season and debate how much pressure is on KD to push the Rockets over the hump and solidify his legacy after switching teams again. They then react to Paul Pierce's INSANE take claiming he was the best pure scorer in NBA History before welcoming College basketball expert Jay Bilas into the arena to break down this class of NBA rookies and get real on Cooper Flagg's immense ceiling in the NBA. Finally, they whip around the NBA to recap news from the holiday weekend including VJ Edgecomb's dominant debut in NBA Summer League over Ace Bailey, the latest on Jonathan Kuminga vs the Golden State Warriors, and Michael Beasley calling out Swaggy P with a $1,000,000 1v1 challenge. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings, Rashad McCants & Swaggy P Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog. Go to https://ruffgreens.com/arena and use promo code ARENA. Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   0:00:00 - 2 Min Timer 0:01:50 - Show Start 0:07:25 - Kevin Durant Is Officially Traded 0:24:13 - Jay Bilas Enters Gil's Arena 0:27:13 - Why More Players Are Staying In School 0:29:38 - Bilas On Cooper Flagg's NBA Ceiling 0:31:11 - Jay Names The Most NBA Ready Player In This Class 0:33:28 - Rashad Challenges Jay's Cooper Flagg Take 0:37:21 - Jay's Pick For NBA Rookie Of The Year 0:38:34 - Dylan Harper's Fit With The Spurs 0:40:55 - Jay's Take On Ace Bailey 0:45:55 - Jay Gives The Perfect Player Comp For VJ Edgecombe 0:47:43 - Jay On The NCAA's New Salary Cap 1:04:44 - Jay Tells A Legendary Gil Story 1:05:52 - Who Wins A Shooting Contest Gil or Rashad? 1:07:15 - Paul Pierce's INSANE Pure Scoring Take 1:19:57 - Norman Powell Traded To Miami Heat 1:34:56 - Clippers Land John Collins 1:45:28 - Lakers Finally Land Deandre Ayton 1:54:44 - LeBron's Uncertain Future In Los Angeles 2:09:14 - Bronny James Lights Up NBA Summer League 2:19:50 - Michael Beasley CALLS OUT Swaggy P 2:30:59 - MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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