Angel Reese 2K26 Cover Drama: RG3's Hot Take Backfires | HARD PASS Ep.15

You wouldn’t believe how chaotic one day in the WNBA just got. A video game cover sparks backlash, RG3 inserts himself into the drama, and Angel Reese’s mom fires back. Meanwhile, Cooper Flagg and Bronny James face off in Vegas with $3K courtside seats — but did either of them deliver?

HARD PASS Ep.15

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Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.

Hoop Scoop – Angel Reese lands the 2K cover and a new shoe, but RG3 hijacks the moment with a wild claim about her beef with Caitlin Clark. Her mom — and Bernice King — fire back.

Heat Check – Fans clash over Angel’s spotlight: earned or pure clout? Meanwhile, RG3’s role in the drama raises eyebrows across social media.

Marquee Matchup – Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny James draws $3K courtside seats in Vegas. But with both struggling to score, did the hype outpace the game?

Fans in the Stands – Viewers debate player loyalty, LeBron’s legacy, and Draymond’s rant about free agency. Is the CBA killing the offseason — or just the drama?

I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

Today’s Segments

00:00 Intro

00:50 The Hoop Scoop

03:20 Heat Check

08:45 Marquee Matchup

09:55 Heat Check

13:12 Fans in the Stands

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Draymond’s Rant Exposes What’s Really Broken in the NBA | HARD PASS Ep. 14

Draymond Green lit up X with a rant about how NBA free agency is dead—but is it really the CBA’s fault, or is he just mad the spotlight moved on? When one of the league’s loudest voices complains, it’s worth asking: what is he really saying between the lines?

HARD PASS Ep.14

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Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.

On today’s episode:

Hoop Scoop – Draymond Green goes full “Dear Diary” on social media, ranting that NBA free agency is dead. But is the CBA really to blame—or is Draymond just missing the chaos?

Heat Check – We revisit the DeAndre Jordan hostage fiasco and the Warriors' eerie silence this summer.

Fans in the Stands – Kevin Durant’s online battles and Giannis’s uncertain future have fans sounding off. Who’s right: the trolls or the truth?

I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

Today’s Segments

00:00 The Hoop Scoop

05:14 Heat Check

09:23 Fans in the Stands

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Will Giannis Realize the Bucks’ Quick-Fix was actually a Big Mistake? | HARD PASS Ep. 13

The Bucks made a bold move to keep Giannis happy—but did they just buy time or bury themselves deeper? With Dame gone, Middleton traded, and the cap stretched thin, Milwaukee may have patched a gash with a Band-Aid. The real question now: how long until Giannis realizes the truth?

Meanwhile, Kevin Durant is clapping back on X after wild Suns locker room fight rumors—are we watching a superstar unravel in real time?

HARD PASS Ep.13

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Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.

Hoop Scoop – The Bucks stretched Dame’s contract and grabbed Myles Turner, but Giannis may not be fooled. Did Milwaukee just delay the inevitable trade request?

Heat Check – Kevin Durant fires back on X after Boogie Cousins claims the Suns had locker room fistfights. Is KD setting the record straight—or spiraling online?

Betting 101 – MLB pitcher Luis Ortiz is under investigation for suspicious first-pitch bets. Is this baseball’s biggest betting scandal yet?

I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

Today’s Segments

00:00 The Hoop Scoop

04:49 Heat Check

08:11 Betting 101

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