Welcome back to the NBA Desktop! This week Jason is joined by Jamaal Bowman, the presumptive new representative for New York’s 16th District, to discuss his primary win, Enes Kanter backing his opponent Eliot Engel, his hopes for the Knicks’ future, and what he would hope to achieve in Congress. Then Jason checks in on the latest from the bubble, where players like Avery Bradley, Trevor Ariza, and Davis Bertans are choosing to sit out the remainder of the season, and J.R. Smith is a likely candidate to return to the league. Plus, Father’s Day LeBron, Spartan soldier Evan Fournier, and more!
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After sticking the landings on ‘Gerald’s Game’ and ‘The Haunting of Hill House,’ Mike Flanagan is back with a passion project that only elevates his already impressive résumé
Clutch Yankees Sweep the Red Sox
Plus, who’s a bigger disaster: Giants or Jets?
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 3
Justin Tucker’s record-breaking 66-yard field goal confirmed him as the GOAT kicker. Plus: The 49ers left too much time for Aaron Rodgers.
Matt Nagy Needs to Go, and Bears Postgame Reaction With Lance Briggs
Jason recaps Chicago’s loss to Cleveland