NBA Playoff Race, Premier League Debate & NFL Offseason Moves

Episode 65 of Who’s Got the Ball is here! Shane and James are joined by Michael to break down the biggest stories in sport this week across the NBA, Premier League and NFL.

NBA: With the playoffs approaching, which teams are rising and falling in the playoff race? Plus, are the Los Angeles Lakers underachieving this season or quietly preparing for a serious playoff push?

Premier League: After discussing the importance of Everton’s win over Newcastle, the lads tackle a big question — is the Premier League declining, and what could fix it?

NFL: The offseason is heating up as teams start using franchise tags and trades to shape their rosters. The Los Angeles Rams make the first big move as the road to the new season begins.

Also in this episode:

• Gan Seans
• Weekly Power Rankings
• Big sports debates

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(2:35) Michael Joins to Chat NBA Boom or Bust Playoff Teams

(16:34) Are the Lakers Over or Under Performing?

(26:25) Everton Pushing for Europe

(29:39) Is Eddie Howe the Right Man for Newcastle?

(38:36) Is the Premier League Crap?

(55:45) Our Champions League Brackets

(1:01:28) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(1:06:03) The Rams & Bills Make Big Trades

(1:18:52) NBA X Premier League Power Rankings

Episode 64 of Who’s Got The Ball? is here!

James and Shane break down the latest NFL Quarterback Carousel rumors, analysing which NFL teams are most in need of a QB this offseason and predicting the most likely landing spots for the top available signal callers.

In the NBA, the 2026 MVP race is heating up — but with the 65-game minimum rule in play, could leading candidates miss eligibility? And if so, who benefits in the race for MVP?

Over in the Premier League, Fulham delivered the standout performance of the weekend with a huge away win at Sunderland. Does this push them into European qualification contention? Plus, we look at the battle for the Top 8 and who’s best positioned heading into the final stretch.

Gan Seans rolls on, along with this week’s updated Power Rankings.

(0:00) Intro

(3:11) 2026 NFL Quarterback Carousel

(22:03) NBA MVP Race: The 65 Game Rule

(30:50) SGA or Jokic for MVP?

(35:28) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(43:23) Premier League’s Middle Pack Fighting for Europe

(51:27) Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview

(56:08) Our Football Officiating Gripes

(1:03:17) NBA X Premier League Power Rankings

Episode 63 of Who’s Got The Ball? sees Michael return to join Shane and James for a packed sports breakdown. The lads analyse the biggest January transfer impacts and debate which signings have already transformed their teams. They also rank the best new NFL head coaching hires and question a few appointments they’re unsure about heading into next season.

Michael’s NBA round-up covers All-Star Weekend, the latest developments surrounding Kevin Durant’s alleged twitter burner, and the growing tanking debate centered on the Utah Jazz. The episode wraps up with Gan Seans updates and the latest Premier League and NBA power rankings.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(5:17) Most Impactful January Signing

(12:28) Spurs vs Arsenal Preview

(16:50) The Best NFL Head Coaching Hire

(18:13) Jesse Minter

(22:34) John Harbaugh

(25:26) Some Honorable Mentions

(32:48) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(36:46) Michael Joins the Show

(37:34) NBA All-Star Weekend: Best & Worst Moments

(45:35) KD’s Alleged Twitter Burner

(55:49) The NBA’s Tanking Problem

(1:05:25) NBA X Premier League Power Rankings