The Best of the Sports Shop

The Best of the Sports Shop

The Sports Shop with Reese and K-Mac: The best urban sports talk show heard weekday mornings from 7 to 10 on Buzz Sports Radio, 99.3 FM in Raleigh, NC, 96.5 FM in Durham, 99.9 HD2, and always streaming through WRALSportsFan.

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July 2, 2026 12 mins

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if Serena Williams should she keep playing tennis, Jaylen Brown trade news, the 4th of July and more.

Just days ago, Serena Williams' returned to singles competition at Wimbledon. Williams' match ended in a hard-fought first-round loss to 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint after nearly four years away from singles play. What do we think of Williams' return? Can Williams ever be at peace with retirement f...

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Reese. Kmac and Alex discuss if the Celtics could have gotten a better package in a Jaylen Brown deal.

The Boston Celtics have reportedly traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round draft picks, and two second-round picks. The deal marks the end of Brown's successful decade in Boston, where he won an NBA championship, earned Finals MVP honors and became a five-time All-Star. In return,...

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Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss when they found out about Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is June 19th. The Fourth of July, Independence Day, is July 4. When did you first learn about Juneteenth?

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Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown and speculate why the Celtics may have panicked.

The Boston Celtics have reportedly traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round draft picks, and two second-round picks. The deal marks the end of Brown's successful decade in Boston, where he won an NBA championship, earned Finals MVP honors and became a five-time All-Star. In...

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Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown and if Jayson Tatum is better than Brown.

The Boston Celtics have reportedly traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round draft picks, and two second-round picks. The deal marks the end of Brown's successful decade in Boston, where he won an NBA championship, earned Finals MVP honors and became a five-time All-Star. In return...

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Reese and Alex discuss Celtics trading Jaylen Brown.

The Boston Celtics have reportedly traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round draft picks, and two second-round picks. The deal marks the end of Brown's successful decade in Boston, where he won an NBA championship, earned Finals MVP honors and became a five-time All-Star. In return, the Celtics add veteran forward Paul George and v...

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Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss if Serena Williams can ever be at peace with retirement from tennis?

Yesterday, Serena Williams' returned to singles competition at Wimbledon. Williams' match ended in a hard-fought first-round loss to 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint after nearly four years away from singles play. Competing on Centre Court, where she won seven Wimbledon singles titles during her legendary career, Williams received a w...

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Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss LeBron James' decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, they examine why LeBron is moving on, which teams are the best fit for the four-time NBA champion, and what his departure means for both his legacy and the Lakers' future.

LeBron James is officially entering NBA free agency after informing the Los Angeles Lakers that he plans to continue his career elsewhere for the 2026-27 season. His decision mar...

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Reese, Kmac and Alex debate who was better at the end of their Laker tenures, LeBron James or Kobe Bryant.

It was announced yesterday that LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere. Why did LeBron leave L.A.? When comparing the end of thei...

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Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Renee Best, CEO of Anew U Counseling Services.

Renee Best, LCMHCS, LPCS, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, clinical supervisor and founder of Anew U Counseling Services. She specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions using evidence-based, person-centered approaches, including EMDR and Brainspotting. Best joins the Sports Sho...

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Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss why LeBron James left the Lakers and compare the end of the Laker careers of LeBron and Kobe Bryant.

It was announced yesterday that LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere. Why did LeBron leave L.A.? Where d...

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Reese and Alex discuss Serena Williams' return at Wimbledon, LeBron James leaving the Lakers and where he could he potentially be headed.

It was announced yesterday that LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere.  Where should LeBron ...

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Reese and Alex discuss NBA free agency and LeBron James reportedly leaving the Lakers after 8 years.

It was announced yesterday that LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere. Where does LeBron rank among all-time great Lakers? Is he top 1...

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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss which NBA franchise has treated its star the worst lately and Pam’s upcoming vacation plans as she heads out for a well-deserved break.

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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Lions releasing Terrion Arnold following his felony arrest, the Bills' decision not to honor O.J. Simpson at their new stadium despite his Hall of Fame career and the federal gambling indictment against former NBA player Malik Beasley and what it could mean for his future.

The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold just hours after a Florida judge set his bond at $1M following his arr...

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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis and the sports world's reaction, as well as if LeBron should leave the Lakers for Golden State.

Former star running back Chris "CJ2k" Johnson revealed yesterday that he has ALS and the disease had quickly progressed. Johnson divulged the information on 'Good Morning America'. How did this happen?

Yesterday, Draymond Green declined his nearly $28M player option for the ...

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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Grizzlies trading Ja Morant to Portland, Draymond Green's pay cut and what it could mean for a potential LeBron James pursuit by the Warriors, and whether the Sports Shop crew would rather build a franchise around Jaylen Brown or Luka Dončić. 

The Memphis Grizzlies traded Ja Morant to Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray yesterday. Who wins this trade? How will Ja fit on the Blaz...

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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Grizzlies trading Ja Morant and Reese's experience the 66th Annual National Sports Media Association (NSMA) Awards Banquet and National Convention.

The Memphis Grizzlies traded Ja Morant to Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray yesterday. Who wins this trade? How will Ja fit on the Blazers? Can he stay out of trouble in Portland? With a crowded backcourt, who will the Blazers trade next?

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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the start of Wimbledon and the return of Serena Williams.

Wimbledon is the world's oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament. It is held annually in southwest Lon...

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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Jaylen Brown's fiery response to critics, whether the Celtics star continues to be one of the NBA's most disrespected players, the Charlotte Hornets' interesting roster moves following the Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball trades and other NBA rumors.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown<...

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