{"podcast":{"title":"Bleck & Abdalla","slug":"bleck-abdalla-7633306","podcast_index_feed_id":7633306,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WWO8319794990","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/78139b26-e044-11f0-8123-e3d46bee40b9/image/4b4d206e6e7b2ea40165127c1ae9030b.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Cumulus Podcast Network","episode_count":146,"summary":"Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation.From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday sports escape that’s as entertaining as it is connected. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleck-abdalla/id1863793630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50eAoYWPwECqw4wA2so6uQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BleckAndAbdallaShow","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T08:21:00.899596+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306"},"episode":{"title":"Are the Timberwolves better with LaMelo Ball?","slug":"are-the-timberwolves-better-with-lamelo-ball","published_at":"2026-06-25T19:11:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306/are-the-timberwolves-better-with-lamelo-ball","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO2708306110.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO2708306110.mp3","summary":"We open with a massive NBA trade as Lamelo Ball is on his way to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the Charlotte Hornets receiving Naz Reid and a ton of draft capital. How will Ball and Anthony Edwards complement each other? Are they enough to pass the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder? The Boston Celtics are actively trying to trade Jalen Brown. What is the best landing spot for the star? We head to Nashville for today's 32 Questions and 32 Days, asking if Titans quarterback Cam Ward can take a big jump under new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Will the San Francisco 49ers wind up trading backup quarterback Mac Jones? Speaking of the 49ers, are they thinking of moving their practice facility to get away from the electrical substation? Staying on the 49ers, disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues his bizarre behavior to get moved to the Washington Commanders. Will Ball and Edwards increase their scoring now that they’re teammates? Will Jones start as many games as he did last season? Will Brown’s scoring go up or down on his new team? The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly looking to give a new deal to receiver Zay Flowers, how will he fit into Declan Doyle's offense? The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly looking to trade Ja Morant, will he play a full season with his potential new team? Kawhi Leonard's future appears in flux, will he return to the Los Angeles Clippers after a career year? If Aiyuk lands in Washington, can he exceed the production of his former teammate Deebo Samuel? Will the USMNT finish group play undefeated? The NFL Top 100 has kicked off and includes Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. Could Major League Baseball be moving towards an NBA-system of max contracts? Are the guys interested in Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tig…","meta_description":"We open with a massive NBA trade as Lamelo Ball is on his way to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the Charlotte Hornets receiving Naz Reid and a ton of dr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":8434,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bleck-abdalla-7633306/episodes/are-the-timberwolves-better-with-lamelo-ball/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306/are-the-timberwolves-better-with-lamelo-ball.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}