LaMelo trade — Timberwolves get guard
LaMelo Ball was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the Charlotte Hornets receiving Nas Reid and a series of pick swaps extending as far as 2030–2032.
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Caleb Williams, Joel Klatt, USMNT Loses To Turkey, National Sports Podcast Rapid Fire, Mt Rushmore Of Household Appliances + Fyre Fest Of The Week
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Jun 26, 2026
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USMNT vs Turkey Live + Rapid Fire
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The rapid-fire segment opens with the LaMelo Ball trade to the Timberwolves, which Big Cat argues solves Anthony Edwards's double-team problem but comes with injury risk. Zach's affection for LaMelo is noted, while PFT points out the irony of trading away the steady Nas Reid who would have been a perfect fit. The Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift MSG wedding discussion draws a distinction between the ceremony and the party — apparently MSG is tacky for a ceremony but fine for a reception. Austin Reeves' $185 million max deal is announced mid-segment, with PFT defending the potentially rich contract. The crew also spars over whether Wendy's prediction that the contract is tradeable for a second-round pick will age well.
USMNT Loses to Turkey — The Boys React Live
The PMT crew records live during the final minutes of the USMNT 2-2 draw with Turkey in a group stage finale that was already meaningless for advancement. The result sparks an immediate argument about whether Hank has ever really supported US soccer — and everyone agrees the real enemy is Bosnia.
LaMelo to the Timberwolves — Hot Take Central
The trade is bold and no one knows what happens next, which makes Minnesota the most interesting team in the NBA. The core question: can LaMelo take the double-team pressure off Anthony Edwards the way Nas Reid never could?
Hank vs. Soccer: The Full Manifesto
Hank insists he has never said anything bad about US soccer — and PFT has receipts spanning two years. The segment escalates into a genuine philosophical disagreement about whether not caring about a sport means actively trying to ruin it for others.
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