Opting In To The Weekend – The Drive – 6/29

Jun 29, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:30 am

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08:  LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers speaks to the media with a ca...

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers speaks to the media with a cast on his right hand after being defeated by the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Hour 1

Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss Dave’s impending root canal.

Segment 2: The guys talk about Jameis Winston’s suspension, Jerry Richardson’s fine, and the latest in the Kawhi Leonard saga.

Segment 3: The A’s sweep the Tigers without homering in their final 2 games. Dave and Kyle discuss whether the A’s have a home field disadvantage.

Segment 4: A World Cupdate! Kyle and Dave go over all the latest in the World Cup as the tournament moves to the Round of 16.

Hour 2

Segment 1: Dave and Kyle debate vanilla vs. chocolate ice cream, and whether the Kings should take on bad contracts if it means getting draft picks.

Segment 2: In Threefer Madness, the guys talk about NBA free agency and Jameis Winston’s off-field issues.

Segment 3: Sean Salisbury of BeIn Sports TV joins the show to chat about overcoming fears, a high-level college football job offer he received, and NBA free agency.

Hour 3

Segment 1: Katie Baker of the Ringer joins the show to talk about the article she wrote about Sacramento and the Kings.

Segment 2: Marc Stein of the New York Times joins the show to preview NBA free agency.

Segment 3: Dave and Kyle talk about some funny Isaiah Thomas tweets and DeMarcus Cousins’ free agency.

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