{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"PROCONversations PODCAST","title":"EP #053 : POISON IVEY ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f0e22e51\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4000,"description":"This episode of the PROCONversations Podcast (EP #053) covers a wide range of sports topics, focusing primarily on the NBA, NCAA, and recent policy discussions. Here are the highlights:NBA News and Analysis:Cooper Flag's Milestone: The hosts discuss Cooper Flag becoming the youngest player in NBA history to score 50 points, despite a loss against the Orlando Magic (0:19 - 1:24).MVP Race & Rule Changes: There is a detailed critique of the NBA's 65-game requirement for end-of-season awards. The hosts express frustration over players like Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham being disqualified due to injuries, arguing the threshold is too high and unfairly punitive (8:30 - 17:15).Chicago Bulls Rebuild: A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the Chicago Bulls. The hosts discuss their desire for a full, clear rebuild, frustrations with the front office, and potential roster changes, including trading players like Anthony Simons and Patrick Williams (23:30 - 35:50).Championship Predictions: The hosts share their predictions for the NBA Finals, specifically highlighting the San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics (50:30 - 52:40). NCAA & College Sports:Final Four/Tournament talk: They discuss the recent South Carolina vs. UConn women's game and the general state of college hoops (2:37 - 3:37).Executive Order Controversy: The hosts discuss a recent political executive order concerning college athletes, which aims to limit athletic eligibility to five years and restrict transfers (57:23 - 58:20, 1:00:13 - 1:05:45)","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Jgw4cUTmU1xKJWW864CweccQPXzspDFQC84_9qJeVkc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNTFm/NzQ2Y2I1ZjA2OTAw/Njg1NDg2MTE3MmJm/MGQ1OS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}