# Hour 1: Guest Host Tom Pelissero, LaMelo Blockbuster Trade, plus NFLPA Head JC Tretter

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Podcast: [The Rich Eisen Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rich-eisen-show-530677)
Published: 2026-06-25T17:44:00+00:00
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Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to the NBA’s blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves to pair with Anthony Edwards, and break down the chances that Jaylen Brown is dealt from the Celtics or remains in Boston next season. NFL Players Association Executive Director JC Tretter and Tom discuss the union’s most pressing issues including the chances the next CBA includes an 18-game season, pressuring the league to have natural grass in all stadiums, how to handle the Brendan Sorsby situation after his application for a Supplemental Draft was denied in the wake of his NCAA gambling scandal, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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