🎙️ Minor’s Playbook | This Week’s Episode: Finals, Feuds & Flops

On this episode of Minor’s Playbook, the sports world brought the fireworks early — and we’re breaking it all down like a perfectly executed fast break. 🏀🔥🏒⚾🏈

NBA Finals: Thunder Make History — The Oklahoma City Thunder are your 2025 NBA Champions for the first time in franchise history! We dig into their journey, the brutal wave of playoff injuries, and why shortening the season might be more than just a hot take. Plus, ESPN’s wild coverage (Solitaire, really Stephen A?) and what this title means for the Pacers' future.

Tyrese Haliburton’s Injury & the Evolution of the Athlete — Torn Achilles are trending in the worst way. We examine Haliburton's injury, compare today’s athletes to the legends of the past, and explore how technology is both elevating and straining performance.

Houston Rockets Go All-In on KD — Houston pushed their chips to the center, giving up a haul for Kevin Durant. We look at what they sacrificed, what they gained, and why OKC’s slow build might still be the smarter play.

WNBA Chaos: Caitlin Clark vs. Jacy Sheldon & Sophie Cunningham — From Big Ten tension to full-on WNBA drama, we break down the eye poke, the shove, and the tackle heard around the league. Sophie Cunningham might’ve just become the Fever’s official bodyguard, but is Jacy Sheldon really Clark’s rival? Or just a room pest with Lance Stephenson energy?

College World Series: Umpires Gone Soft? — Things are heating up in Omaha, but not without some questionable officiating. We give our takes on how the umpires are handling the biggest games of the college baseball season.

Stanley Cup: Panthers Dominate Again — Florida brings home back-to-back Cups with a Game 6 performance that left no doubt. Total control from start to finish.

Football on the Horizon — As summer settles in, we’re inching closer to the NFL and college football seasons. Next week, we kick off our pre-preseason look at the most exciting headlines ahead of the fall.

It’s a full slate of headlines, hard truths, and heated takes — don’t miss this week’s Minor’s Playbook!