Behind the Line

NBA Playoff Ratings Continue Decline As Steve Nash Becomes Latest Victim of Woke Movement

NBA playoff ratings are down 27 percent...in addition to the nearly 40 percent drop in ratings since the 2017-18 postseason. We analyze the largest survey conducted in American history...and it gives us the answer as to why millions of people are tuning out of the NBA.

Also...Steve Nash has become the latest victim of the "woke" movement in the NBA. Nash was hired by the Brooklyn Nets as their new head coach...a position the sports media believes he was given due to his white privilege. We disprove this ridiculous notion...and explain why ratings across the board on ESPN are at 41 year lows.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Has One Foot Out the Door in Milwaukee

For months...we've been saying that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be leaving the Milwaukee Bucks after this season. The lackluster play from the Bucks in their playoff series against the Miami Heat is further proof of that point.

The whispers are getting louder as to potential landing spots for Giannis. We explain why he won't be heading to the Miami Heat or Toronto Raptors...and tell you where Giannis will most likely be playing next season.

Kawhi Leonard About to End Denver Nuggets Storybook Season

Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets have been a nice story. Murray has cemented his status as a superstar in the NBA during the playoffs. They just won an emotional seven game series against the Utah Jazz...in which a new rivalry between Murray and Donovan Mitchell could be developing.

However...the nice story of the Denver Nuggets is about to end in a nightmare. We explain why they will be dominated by Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers...and by this time next week Jamal Murray will be heading home.

Saints Need to Extend Alvin Kamara (Not Trade Him)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been one of the best dual threat backs in the NFL the past three years. However...it's generally a bad idea to sign running backs to contract extensions.

We explain why Mickey Loomis and Sean Payton need to get a deal done with Kamara ASAP...and not think about trading him. We also explain why this is the perfect opportunity for Drew Brees to regain some of the respect in the locker room he lost over the summer.

Jamal Murray Turns Post Game Interview Into Political Mesage; LeBron Ruining His Legacy

The woke NBA doubled down over the weekend with their political and social justice messages. We were treated with commercials...pronouncements from broadcasters...and Jamal Murray coming off a third straight huge game...turning his post game interview into a social justice message.

All the while...the ratings continue to decline. We talk about a poll released over the weekend that clearly proves fans don't want political and social justice messages mentioned while watching games.

We also explain how LeBron James is ruining his legacy with this commitment to social justice.

NFL Following NBA Down Slippery Slope

In less than two weeks...we're going to witness the new "woke" NFL. Roger Goodell and the league are following the NBA down the road of infusing politics and social causes into their broadcasts.

There will be social justice messages in the endzone. There will be two national anthems played before games. However...all of this is only happening Week 1.

In the past...the NFL has been immune to controversy and scandal causing a ratings decline. However...this could be the one issue that will cause a massive decline in ratings if the league pushes it the entire season. 

LeBron James and Woke NBA Will Continue Ratings Decline

LeBron James and the NBA continue to prove they don't understand the concept that sports and politics don't mix. With the boycotting of NBA playoff games on Wednesday and Thursday for political and social reasons...the league continues to alienate a sizable portion of their fan base.

We give you the perspective from the players on this issue...and the reasons why they feel what they're doing is important.

Then...we give you the perspective that no one in the media is talking about...and the one that's most important. The perspective of the NBA fans.

We explain how this boycott is being perceived by fans of the NBA...and how it will continue the disastrous ratings decline the league has experienced so far in the playoffs.

Lakers Offense Will Be Reason They Don't Win NBA Title

It's no secret that the Lakers have been struggling offensively since arriving in Orlando. However...in their first round playoff series with Portland...their offensive woes seem to be a thing of the past.

That's not the case. We explain why beating up on Damian Lillard and the Blazers isn't impressive...and expose a major weakness in the Lakers offensive game. 

LeBron James has always relied on a second star in each of this three championship runs. Does Anthony Davis have what it takes...or will he fold under the pressure?

Chris Paul Leading OKC Thunder Past Rockets

When James Harden and the Houston Rockets had the Oklahoma City Thunder down 0-2...many assumed the series was over. However...it appears Billy Donovan has found a lineup to combat the Rockets small ball...and the Thunder are poised to win this series.

We explain the problem with the Rockets relying so heavily on the 3-ball...and how Houston's best defense is their offense. If Oklahoma City can keep games close going into the fourth quarter...this playoff run is ending early for the Rockets.

Luka Doncic Taking Over the NBA; Reaction to Clippers/Mavs Game 4

Luka Doncic is taking over the NBA with his consistently great performances in the Mavericks first round playoff series against the Clippers. Even though he was a star coming into the playoffs...superstars are made in the postseason...and that three point shot will propel his career to new heights.

However...the Los Angeles Clippers will win this series. We explain how many are once again overreacting to a Clippers loss...and how Doc Rivers will get his team refocused. 

We close on the Montrezl Harrell incident...and explain how the NBA once again messed up another PR situation.