Show notes
In this episode we break down the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft, grade every NFL team's season and discuss whether the NBA has a tanking crisis.Join us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastPolymarket early access is available nowL https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiIntro 00:00Riv’s top 10 2026 prospects 15:22Question marks surrounding Darryn Peterson 34:20Better with Wemby: Knueppel or Harper? 42:52Can the Spurs make the finals? 52:00Proposed new rules for tanking 59:54Joel’s solution for tanking 01:09:10Riv tangent 01:11:54Was the draft fixed for Flagg? 01:15:38Riv is a Pistons fan now 01:21:21Pistons embarrass the Knicks 01:25:29How can bad teams get better in the NBA? 01:26:15Pistons-Knicks game tangent 01:32:07Pistons vs Knicks reaction 01:34:16Is Riv ready to go all-in on the Pistons? 01:41:35Superstars always perform at MSG 01:44:19Is LeBron going to retire + Joel story 01:44:54Will Lebron go to Cleveland for his final year? 01:51:23Heated Jaguars debate: Do they get an F grade? 02:03:11Heated Eagles debate: Do they get an F grade? 02:19:45AFC Team Grades 02:28:43Jaguars debate continued 02:42:44NFC Team Grades 02:54:49