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The 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Primer continues to roll on, and on this episode, we're talking running backs and wide receivers. I am joined by G and special guest Gemmar to discuss everything you need to know about the two most important positions in fantasy football, including why they are so valuable in your lineup, what to look for in a good WR/RB, where you should draft them, and most importantly, who you should be drafting.(0:12): Introductions(6:41): Why Drafting RBs and WRs Matter(17:38): The What(26:44): The Who and the When Introduction (28:34): Rounds 2-3(35:06): Rounds 4-5(42:25): Rounds 6-8(1:00:09): Final Thoughts on RB vs WR(1:02:09): OutroCome connect with Sports Counsel via:TwitterInstagramFacebookThreadsJoin our Discord as well!

Our 2026 Fantasy Draft Primer is officially underway! In this first episode, I am joined by longtime fantasy veterans G and Bryant to discuss the basic draft strategies that’s been powering them to fantasy championships over the years. We discuss the importance of mocking, priority positions, and the battle between ADP and your own rankings. Plus, we make our own rankings for the top twelve best fantasy players to draft in the first round.(0:12): Introductions(10:41): Basic Draft Strategy(15:35): Always Be Mocking(20:45): Reaches vs ADP (23:45): On Homerism and One Team Drafting(29:10): On Point Projections, Needs, and the Experts(33:40): Personal Draft Strategies(41:57): Introduction to Top 12 Player Rankings(42:40): #1 and 2(45:05): Picks #3-6(52:33): Picks #7 and 8(58:14): Picks #8-11(1:05:35): The Argument for #12(1:13:06): OutroCome connect with Sports Counsel via:TwitterInstagramFacebookThreadsJoin our Discord as well!

With the NFL season just a month away, you know what that means: fantasy football is almost back. I am joined by Bryant and G to officially kick off our fantasy coverage with our very first mock draft of the year. Listen as we give our live reactions and takes to how the entire fantasy draft board is shaping up this summer. (0:12): Intro(5:57): Start of the Mock Draft (28:22): Mid Rounds (39:29): Late Rounds(48:48): Defense and Kickers(51:02): Evaluating our Picks(58:39): OutroCome connect with Sports Counsel via:TwitterInstagramFacebookThreadsJoin our Discord as well!

All the biggest dominos have finally fallen one month into NBA Free Agency 2026. On this episode, I am joined by G and Vivek to react to all of the biggest moves made in the NBA Free Agency 2026. We discuss LeBron’s presumably last free agent decision of his career, the rising superteam out in Philadelphia, and the domino effect of the Jaylen Brown trade and yet another disappointing Warriors free agency pursuit. We also react to Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, LaMelo to the Timberwolves, a very odd Lakers offseason, and much more.(0:12): Intro(4:43): LeBron’s Last Decision (17:35): Jaylen Brown and the Sixers Superteam (25:45): Warriors(41:43): Should Steph Leave the Golden State?(44:05): Giannis to the Heat(52:10): Lamelo to the Wolves(59:54): Ja Morant to Portland(1:03:00): Kawhi to Toronto - maybe?(1:05:11): What’s Going On With the Lakers?(1:11:20): OutroCome connect with Sports Counsel via:TwitterInstagramFacebookThreadsJoin our Discord as well!

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is dominating this summer, with the entire world watching every match. As a complete novice to the game, I’ve invited an expert soccer panel in Gav, Nando, and special guest Max in order to learn everything there is to know about soccer's biggest event. We discuss the basics of soccer, the format of the tournament, and some of the biggest storylines headlining this year’s World Cup. Plus, we take a look at the bracket and make our predictions on which country will win it all. This is your ultimate guide to watching the 2026 World Cup.(0:12): Introductions and Meeting the Expert Panel(7:59): The Basics of Soccer (20:49): Explaining Offsides and Fouls (27:57): The 2026 Tournament Format and Thoughts on the Round of 32(35:43): On Hosting in North America(42:12): Team USA and Its Future(52:15): Quarterfinal Preview and Predictions(1:05:10): The Darkhorse of the Tournament?(1:10:59): Messi vs Ronaldo…of course(1:17:25): Predictions on Golden Boot, Golden Ball, and World Cup Champion(1:24:04): OutroCome connect with Sports Counsel via:TwitterInstagramFacebookThreadsJoin our Discord as well!

It’s a new day in New York City. For the first time since 1973, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions. I am joined by Vivek and Dillon to offer our thoughts, reactions, and takes to everything from the 2026 NBA Finals. From the Spurs collapse, whether size matters in the NBA, and the recent epidemic of larping Knicks fans, we discuss it all on this final episode of the 2025-26 NBA season. (0:12): Intro(3:56): First Thoughts/Reactions to the 2026 NBA Finals(8:39): Breaking Down What Went Wrong for the Spurs(15:13): Thoughts on Game 4(18:15): On Wembanyama and the Bench(23:30): On Whether Size Matters and the Knicks Championship Story(31:40): Jalen Brunson: Greatest Knick of All Time?(34:35): On Larping Sports Fandom(45:10): Final Thoughts and OutroCome connect with Sports Counsel via:TwitterInstagramFacebookThreadsJoin our Discord as well!

And then there were four: the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Antonio Spurs are the final four teams left competing for the 2026 NBA championship. I am joined by G and Dillon to break down how each team managed to advance from the Conference Semifinals and discuss what each team still needs to do in order to advance to the NBA Finals.(0:12): Intro(3:28): Cavaliers-Knicks(17:05): Spurs-Thunder(34:04): Conference Finals MVP Predictions(35:34): OutroCome connect with Sports Counsel via:TwitterInstagramFacebookThreadsJoin our Discord as well!

The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs came with a lot of long series and a couple of shocking results. I am joined by G and Dillon to react to the biggest upsets, including who was the biggest disappointment of the first round. Plus, we preview and predict the upcoming Conference Semifinals.(0:12): Intro(4:12): Biggest Disappointments of the First Round(21:28): Knicks-Sixers(30:15): Spurs-Timberwolves(34:38): Cavaliers-Pistons(40:18): Lakers-Thunder(47:30): OutroCome connect with Sports Counsel via:TwitterInstagramFacebookThreadsJoin our Discord as well!