Tod Leiweke, Kraken CEO drops in to give us a preview of the NHL draft that starts tonight. Danny O'Neil of The Dang Apostrophe! shares his emotions on the end of this year's NBA season and what Seattle has been through in the wait for the Sonics' return. He also delves into his article on Jordan Shultz and his "journalistic integrity". Bucky Jacobsen tells Ian what the homerun derby entails, as Cal Raleigh was selected to participate. What are his chances of winning it and are there potential drawbacks? Jeff Tambellini, Kraken Director of Player Development joins Ian to explain the process of the NHL draft and how it differs from other leagues. He provides his own insight on what he's expecting for the Kraken tonight. He also runs down the younger players who haven't been called up just yet and who we might see in the near future. We check in on the text line and Crosstalk with THE CAPTAIN MIKE BENTON!

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Ian reflects on what made Lenny such a great player and coach, and now due to the statue unveiling this weekend, what makes him a great person. Eno Sarris, The Athletic says there's absolutely a case to be made for Cal Raleigh to overtake Aaron Judge in the MVP race. He also explores reasons to revamp the way WAR is recorded. We take a trip around the league. In The Daily Power Play! Ian thinks the Kraken trade for Fredrick Gaudreau is a sign of more to come. Don't judge this trade for face value quite yet. Ian feels the apathy toward the league that Groz expressed with Chuck and Buck this morning. He doesn't miss the NBA, he misses the Sonics and Adam Silver continues to jack Seattle around. Ian doesn't want to see he or Bruce Harrell take any victory laps when the league returns. ESPN's coverage in the NBA Finals and the Draft was abysmal.
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Gregg welcomes the great Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens to the studio as we anticipate his statue reveal this weekend. Spencer Haywood, Former Supersonic and NBA great joins Gregg and Coach Wilkens to share how much Lenny contributed to him as a player, but more so as a person. Kevin Calabro, Voice of the Sonics shares his experiences with Lenny, both as a coach and in the booth. Dale Ellis, Former Supersonic and NBA Great joins Gregg and Lenny to share his fond memories of the time he spent with Coach. Nate McMillan, Former Supersonic and NBA Coach joins Gregg and Coach Wilkens to share some fond memories of their time together. Detlef Schrempf, NBA Great joins the show to share memories with Lenny, and also tell us about the pressure he's still putting on NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to bring the Sonics back to Seattle.

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Chris Crawford is in for Ian! The Mariners RAKED against the Twins yesterday and Cal Raleigh hit his 32nd dinger of the year (not to mention Julio belting one out, among others). Are you confident in their sustainability at this point of the season? Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins us and he's on a Cal Raleigh tear. We are here for it. Who would make sense for the Mariners if they were to pursue toward the trade deadline? Joe says no matter what's happening right now, it's too early to start considering dealing for any team. The Daily Power Play! Mike Benton gives his thoughts on the Marchmont trade after speaking with the new Kraken acquisition this morning. Manny Acta, Mariners Bench Coach joins Chris to talk about the team's recent offensive prowess, the health of those in the lineup and what he expects from Julio as we head into the summer months. We take listener texts on their confidence in the Mariners right now and wrap things up in crosstalk with Dick Fain!

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Chris Crawford is in for Ian! We are in good moods because of the Mariners' performance, but not happy about what happened in the NBA. MOLLYWHOP SPECIAL! Nathan Bishop joins Chris Crawford and Anders Hirst for a full-blown breakdown of the Mariners' weekend. Nathan is...happy? The guys break down the series, the moves the team recently made and look ahead to what to expect leading up to the All-Star break. Cal Raleigh is named AL player of the week, which isn't unexpected, but is his offensive performance sustainable as an everyday player? The Daily Power Play! We reflect on the most recent moves the Kraken have made. Are we bad people for rooting against OKC? David Stern created the ultimate leverage in the NBA by moving the Sonics - forcing teams to build new stadiums. Howard Schultz was the most complicit and Clay Bennett never had an intention of keeping the team. We saw the downfall of the Seattle Center after the team's departure - and it's absolutely not the fault of the fans. Checking in on the Text Line! Listeners weigh in on the OKC Championship. Crosstalk with Softy!

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Ian is jealous of those with a four-day weekend. Thank you, Indiana Pacers! Also, the University of Wisconsin is suing the University of Miami for tampering, which is the first of its kind we've seen...well the lawsuit, we all know tampering happens all the time. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny rejoices in the Pacers' domination over OKC, but even more in the Thunder's failure. The pressure is on Oklahoma City, but it will help them to play at home. Plus, what should we expect from the future ESPN broadcasts, now that they've taken over from TNT? The Daily Power Play! What are the Kraken getting in their newest acquisition, Mason Marchment? We revisit our conversation with Brandon Huffman, who elaborated on how the NIL and transfer portal impact college recruiting among the high school ranks. Cal Raleigh makes history in Chicago today and Ian is heated about the lack of coverage and postgame from the Mariners. Finally, we Crosstalk with Dick Fain!

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Mariners drop their series with the Red Sox in which we saw some great pitching and only one day of great hitting. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian from San Francisco to break down the 'behind the scenes' workings of the Rafael Devers trade, as well as how much a ballpark plays into a team's ability to attract offensive players. Who could the Mariners covet in before the trade deadline? Plus, why isn't Julio always at his best? Eno thinks he's a streaky player on the cusp of a solid streak. We get an update on the NHL in The Daily Power Play! Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum joins Ian to give a preview of the Seahawks as they take some summertime downtime. Who should we keep an eye out for as we look ahead to training camp? Corbin takes us through the offensive line and how key Abe Lucas is for the offense as a whole. Finally, some players with question marks and untapped potential. We're all waiting for the return of the NBA, but is it even further away than we think? Gary Washburn joined Gregg Bell earlier and explained what it looks like for Seattle. Finally, we crosstalk with Softy.

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The Mariners got it done yesterday, the world of college sports is unrecognizable, and Ian contemplates how high school recruiting will change, if it will at all. However, we are already seeing cuts in non-revenue sports in college. Brandon Huffman, 247 Sports joins us to give us the lowdown on how the changes in college sports are affecting high school recruiting. InThe Daily Power Play, The Panthers close out the NHL season with a Stanley Cup win. John Lund, Unleashed gives us his thoughts on the Giants' move to acquire Rafael Devers and why the Mariners couldn't have done so. How did this deal really go down? How much does this close the gap San Fran still has with the Dodgers? Plus, how many owners in major league sports are willing to actually do what it takes?
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