WNBA superstar Napheesa Collier blasts Commissioner Cathy Engelbert publicly, revealing private conversations, airing dirty laundry, and exposing the tension between players and the league just weeks before a major negotiation deadline. With Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and other rising stars in the mix, the battle over revenue sharing, leadership, and the future of women’s basketball is reaching a breaking point. Is a lockout inevitable?

“Engelbert is out of her league — the players are organized, the union is strong, and she’s running out of leverage.” ~ Doug Kezirian

#WNBA #CaitlinClark #NapheesaCollier #HardPass #CathyEngelbert #WNBALockout

HARD PASS Ep. 47

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:37 - Hoop Scoop

🏀 Napheesa Collier scorches Cathy Engelbert in a 4-minute prepared statement, as WNBA players air dirty laundry ahead of lockout deadline.

06:00 - Heat Check

🔥 Internet applause from all sides

07:00 - Doug Goes Deeper

🏀 The need to avoid the lockout: TV deal, player leverage, and why Engelbert may not survive the storm.

10:44 - Fans in the Stands

📣 Fans debate the importance of changing the overtime rules to alleviate ties.

#WNBA #BasketballNews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralbasketball #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #WNBAnews

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

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NFL overtime rules and tied games continue to frustrate fans, leaving Sunday Night Football without a clear winner. From the recent Cowboys vs. Packers showdown to a history of overtime struggles, the league’s rules haven’t always delivered decisive outcomes. On today’s Hard Pass, Doug Kezirian dives deep into why ties are a problem, how past overtime changes—from sudden death to guaranteed possessions—have failed, and why the NFL needs a bold, fair solution.

“You can’t have this nonsense of a tie messing with the standings. It’s an issue the NFL needs to solve now.” – Doug Kezirian

#NFL #Cowboys #Packers #FootballDebate #SundayNightFootball

HARD PASS Ep. 46

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:15 - Huddle Up

🏈 DK analyzes the latest NFL tie between Dallas & Green Bay and why ties are bad for the game.

03:51 - Heat Check

🔥 The outcome of Sunday Night’s game has the internet aflame.

04:38 - Doug Goes Deeper

🏈 Doug outlines his solution: adopting a college-style OT to ensure winners, protect players, and preserve excitement.

07:23 - Fans in the Stands

📣 The Rob Pelinka press conference, LeBron James’ contract with the Lakers, the Bruce Pearl / Auburn nepotism move, JJ Reddick’s contract extension, and some predictions about LeBron’s next move. New team, new city, millions of dollars… or will he retire?

#BasketballNews #NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralNFL #FootballTalk #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #NBAnews

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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The Lakers GM made it clear the Lakers are done with LeBron James, and Auburn’s Bruce Pearl just pulled off the ultimate nepotism move: handing his son a top coaching job.

Doug Kezirian dissects what Rob Pelinka’s press conference really revealed about LeBron’s future: the Lakers are building around Luka Doncic, keeping their books clean, and looking ahead to possible superstar trades like Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo. Which means LeBron enters this season on an expiring deal for the first time in his career.

Meanwhile, over in college basketball, Steven Pearl’s fast-tracked promotion is being called the ultimate act of nepotism. Doug breaks down how Pearl used timing and leverage to force Auburn’s hand, and why this move echoes the Bronny James saga.

From NBA front office maneuvering to college hoops politics, this episode of HARD PASS pulls no punches on how power, family ties, and money shape the game.

“The Lakers are done with THIS version of LeBron James.” – Doug Kezirian

#Lakers #LeBronJames #BrucePearl #NBA #HARDPASS

HARD PASS Ep. 45

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:24 - Hoop Scoop

🏀 Lakers GM Rob Pelinka signals the Lakers are moving on from LeBron James after this season.

02:51 - The Video

🎥 Doug dissects Pelinka’s body language during the press conference. What he DOESN’T say speaks volumes.

06:11 - Hoop Scoop: Nepo Coach

🏀 Auburn coach Bruce Pearl retires and passes the head coaching job to his son Steven, sparking a heated debate on nepotism in sports.

07:24 - Heat Check

🔥 Bruce Pearl himself retweets Stephen A. Smith’s rant from last year, about critics of the LeBron/Bronny nepo draft, and #SportsTwitter gets fired up.

12:30 - Fans in the Stands

📣 “Bad Beat” is relative… especially if you win instead. Other fans weigh in on what really ranks as the “Worst”. Join the conversation!

#BasketballNews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralbasketball #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #NBAnews

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

💥 Help DKSN grow by liking, commenting, and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork

🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a take.

📣 We want to hear from you!

Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.

Your question/comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment!

📬 For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.com

Follow Doug & DKSN:

🐦 Twitter/X: @DougKezirian

📸 Instagram: @DougKezirian

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