Hour 1: NBA’s Convoluted Anti-Tanking Proposal, plus Rams GM Les Snead Talks Ty Simpson

The Rich Eisen Show

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4.3 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 29 April 2026

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Rich, Brockman and TJ weigh in on the NBA’s convoluted new proposal to end Draft Lottery tanking. Rams GM Les Snead tells Rich why he pulled the trigger on drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson despite having Matthew Stafford playing at an elite level, how much longer he expects the reigning NFL MVP to play in Los Angeles, why Los Angeles drafted a tight end in the 2nd-round to join an already crowded TE room, and that he’s in “lock step” with head coach Sean McVay on all roster decisions. Rich and the guys break down the latest in the NBA Playoffs including Joel Embiid looking like his old self in the 76ers’ Game 5 win over the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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