Will Giannis Realize the Bucks’ Fix Was a Mistake Before It’s Too Late? | 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).

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00:04 The Hoop Scoop

04:49 Heat Check

08:11 Betting 101

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Are the Lakers Preparing to Choose Luka Over LeBron? | HARD PASS Ep. 12

The Lakers haven’t made their move yet—but all signs point to a future built around 26-year-old Luka Doncic, not 40-year-old LeBron James. With Deandre Ayton now signed, contract extensions looming, and timelines clearly diverging, tension in LA is quietly escalating.

Will LeBron stay patient—or is a major shift about to rock the franchise?

HARD PASS Ep.12

#LakersDrama #LeBronJames #LukaDoncic #NBARumors #HardPass

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 – The Lakers just signed Deandre Ayton and are clearly setting the table for Luka, not LeBron. Is LA laying the groundwork to move on from the King?

Heat Check – Sophie Cunningham’s comments on WNBA expansion cities didn’t land well. She tried to clarify—but did the damage already stick?

Fans in the Stands – Caitlin Clark’s All-Star “snub” has fans divided. Is it about stats, popularity… or something deeper?

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

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00:04 The Hoop Scoop

04:32 Heat Check

10:39 Fans On The Stands

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Bucks Buy Out Dame to Please Giannis… But It May Backfire | HARD PASS Ep. 11

The Milwaukee Bucks just made NBA history — buying out Damian Lillard’s $112M contract to clear space and prove their loyalty to Giannis Antetokounmpo. But here’s the twist: Giannis is reportedly furious with how it went down… while Dame is loving it. So did the Bucks just lose their MVP trying to keep him?

HARD PASS Ep.11

#NBA #Giannis #DamianLillard #Bucks #NBANews #CaitlinClark

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 – Bucks make NBA history with the largest buyout ever — but if the move was meant to keep Giannis happy, why does it feel like they just pushed him further away?

Heat Check – The media twists WNBA player voting into another tired feud narrative — we unpack the actual Caitlin Clark All-Star numbers, and call out who’s really being childish.

Fans in the Stands – The comments are on fire — and we’re jumping in headfirst, whether it cools things down or lights the whole thing up.

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

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00:04 The Hoop Scoop

02:59 Heat Check

09:03 Heat Check

12:41 Fans On The Stands

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