Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

 Max and Rich break down the Bills' 41-31 win over the Lions in their new stadium and dig into Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars as a real AFC contender rather than a dark horse. Plus: the Vikings' QB room is a bigger mess than JJ McCarthy alone (Darnold's gone, Murray's hurt, Wentz won the opener off the bench), and an all-time NBA debate sparked by Tracy McGrady's own words — would the Lakers have three-peated with him instead of Kobe? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Jason Schrift, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich take a quick detour into the AI doomsday talk dominating headlines this week before diving into what actually matters: Week 1 of the NFL. John Harbaugh bullied the Cowboys in his Giants coaching debut, Patrick Mahomes looked electric in his return, and the Bears and Panthers played the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history. Plus: what happened to Deshaun Watson and the fallout from Steve Ballmer's Clippers penalty as Kawhi Leonard heads to Toronto. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Jason Schrift, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Kellerman and Rich Paul break down NFL Week 1 with Super Bowl champ Willie Colon — John Harbaugh's Giants overpower the Cowboys, Jalen Hurts wills the Eagles past the Commanders, Josh Allen survives a shootout with CJ Stroud, and Caleb Williams torches Carolina for 59 points. Plus: Myles Garrett's knee, a rough day for Ohio State, and Ryan Garcia's statement win over Conor Benn. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guest: Willie Colon Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich is on vacation, and Max holds down the show solo. Brock Purdy and the Niners stun the Rams down under, Drake Maye's fourth-quarter meltdown hands Seattle the opener, and Max breaks down every marquee Week 1 matchup — Cowboys-Giants, Bills-Texans, Packers-Vikings and Chiefs-Broncos. Plus mailbag debates on the NFL's best young coaches and top quarterback, the DOJ's Clippers investigation, and bonus boxing talk as Max previews Ryan Garcia's title defense against Conor Benn. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich break down a Super Bowl LX rematch in Week 1, with Drake Maye and new weapon AJ Brown chasing redemption against the Seahawks — plus the Rams and 49ers making history in Australia, with Aaron Donald staying home. Then it's Nike's fall out of the S&P 100, the biggest draws in sports history, and Rich's never-before-told story of how Tristan Thompson's $82 million standoff with the Cavs really went down. Emails, a voicemail, and Week 1 NFL picks close it out. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich joins the show from somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea as he and Max dig into a loaded sports weekend. They break down Michigan's chaotic, one-second-restored Hail Mary win over Western Michigan, look at how the Clippers can rebuild their draft capital after the NBA stripped five straight first-round picks over the Kawhi Leonard investigation, and react to Steph Curry's case for why NBA players are underpaid. Then it's on to the NFL, with Max's Super Bowl sleeper picks, and a Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen playoff debate. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich is on vacation, so today Max is joined by Ringer favorite Van Lathan Jr. They kick off the show with the Clippers' groundbreaking punishment and what it means for the future of the franchise. Was it really all worth it? They get into the latest updates on LSU and its new battle with the SEC. Van gets Max going on some boxing headlines before talking about Belichick’s big win versus TCU. That somehow leads to a conversation about Brunson being the best in the NBA. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich react to Stan Kroenke's record $4 billion purchase of the Angels and debate whether he can become sports' first "Grand Slam" owner. Then, Dabo Swinney calls NFL players returning to LSU "embarrassing," sparking a debate about whether the pursuit is fair game. Plus, Kevin Durant calls the LeBron-and-Jaylen-Brown-loaded Sixers a "juggernaut," and the guys dig into the mailbag for the NFL's next sneaker star, the NBA's European ambitions, and the all-time top-five midrange players. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran This episode is brought to you by VRST: Guyswear That Guys Wear - Only at DICK'S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich kick off with some hot takes in the cold open, talking about private equity in professional sports leagues before getting into the news taking over the NFL with Aaron Donald coming back to the Rams. They get into whether this will make the Rams Super Bowl favorites. And if they do lift the Lombardi at the end of the season, will Matt Stafford be a top-five all-time QB? Then, they talk a little bit of Giants, with OBJ making the 53-man roster, before breaking down the 49ers scammer. Is ever too hot to go to a football game? USC fans seem to think so; they discuss if Trojan fans should have braved the L.A. heatwave before chatting about Red Sox fans complaining about a call in a blowout game. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341.  Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick off the show by reacting to a debate that Draymond Green sparked about whether a regular-season MVP or a championship-winning first option matters more, using Jalen Brunson's and SGA's playoff runs against the Spurs as a real-world test case. Then Rich breaks down Jonathan Kuminga's free agency journey—turning down a bigger offer from the Lakers for a two-year, $12.4 million "prove-it" deal with the Timberwolves. The guys wrap with NFL talk, debating who should be considered a top-five quarterback by the end of the season, with cases for Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Matthew Stafford. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick off the show revisiting the pro-to-amateur pipeline, as the Big Ten issues a statement saying they will not allow ex-NFL players to re-enter their conference. Patrick Mahomes says he’ll be ready Week 1, and the guys break down their expectations for the Chiefs this season. Meanwhile in the AFC East, Christian Gonzalez expresses his frustration with the Patriots over not having a deal signed. Then, the guys cross over into the NBA and break down how the Heat adding Klay Thompson helps them in the East and Lonzo Ball's comments about how he regrets his father’s involvement early in his career. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341.  Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich start off today’s show with the quarterback drama in Cleveland. Did Deshaun Watson deserve to get booed? Then they debate the new phenomenon of players going pro but returning to college after getting cut from NFL rosters. They ponder how the Cowboys will fare this season before wrapping it up by discussing whether leagues should test for drugs outside of PEDs. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich starts the show by taking us inside the Peyton Watson trade, and Max gives his take on how the Cavs will fare next season. Are the Nuggets doing wrong by Nikola Jokic? And the excitement in Philly continues to stir as LeBron joins Maxey and Brown in the gym. They wrap things up by hitting the NFL, and Max asks: Is Joe Burrow overrated? Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich are back and firing on all cylinders! First they get into the ownership drama in L.A. and how the Buss family got to this point. Then they break down which team is the biggest draw in the NBA. Then they hop over to the NFL, where they talk about the QB battle in Cleveland, a team Rich hopes will start 1-0. And would Aaron Donald coming back be the greatest return in all of sports? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich break down the Dodgers' financial machine and why other MLB owners have no excuse not to compete with it. From there, it's the NBA's European expansion—a tech billionaire eyeing a London franchise and what it means for young prospects—plus a deep dive on the LeBron "ring-chasing" debate and Wemby's shoe prospects. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Rich kick things off by analyzing the NBA landscape now that the biggest free-agency moves have been made, including how LeBron going to Philly takes the media pressure off his new teammates. They then talk a little NFL, as Max asks if Patrick Mahomes has the potential to be the greatest Comeback Player of the Year following his ACL injury. Next, they discuss if Bryce Harper was out of pocket for saying the Phillies need to make some moves at the trade deadline. Lastly, we close with a couple of your emails! Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341‬. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s Game Over, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania tells us how much time he spends on his phone every day and what his parents think of his NBA insider career. He also takes us behind the curtain of how he started to piece together that LeBron was heading to the 76ers. He also gives his thoughts on all the potential locations LJ could have ended up at, and he shares an exclusive with us at Game Over that even caught Rich by surprise. Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341‬. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guest: Shams Charania Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jeff Shearin Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The decision has been made and LeBron is headed to the City of Brotherly Love (1:58)! Rich breaks down how the deal was made, what made LeBron choose Philly, how this shakes up the dynamics in the Eastern Conference, and more. Plus, we get to your emails (39:11). Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341‬. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Jacob Cornett Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wednesday’s Game Over starts with a surprise drop-in from Bill Simmons, and of course they have to talk movies after Bill’s seen 'The Odyssey' twice already. Pat Riley made some comments about players needing to avoid reacting to their name swirling around in trade rumors (6:05). Did those rumors contribute to Jaylen Brown’s trade out of Boston? Deuce McBride spoke about role players in the NBA; do his comments align with Rich’s stance on starring in your role (19:55)? Bill wonders if Rich is going to be running a team before the year 2033 (25:34), and does his best to convince Rich to get LeBron to Golden State. Then, which fantasy basketball trio would win the most championships (50:24)? Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341‬. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Guest: Bill Simmons Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich took in the World Cup final yesterday, and both he and Max are back from New York to start another week of Game Over. Where is LeBron going? That’s the question on everyone's mind in the NBA and sports media, but Rich wonders why he’s being pressured to rush his decision (4:46). Have the Lakers made themselves a better team going into next season (21:04)? Then, is the Tim Donaghy clip being blown out of proportion (36:10)? Plus, we get to your emails and voicemails! Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341‬. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices