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June 30, 2026

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The Detroit Lions released defensive back Terrion Arnold before the legal process played out, and host Ben Maller argues the message is straightforward: the Lions are not running a daycare for felony allegations. Arnold was facing multiple felony charges in Florida—armed robbery and kidnapping—stemming from an alleged incident where he orchestrated the abduction and pistol-whipping of three men over stolen Rolexes, a Louis Vuitton bag, and $100,000 at an Airbnb. Arnold was not present at the scene but was accused of directing six associates. He had been granted a $1 million bond and cleared to practice, but the Lions cut him anyway. Maller's take: if you're an elite player, teams wait for you. If you're a 2024 first-round pick who didn't meet expectations, you get the pink slip. The Lions decided the orange juice was not worth the squeeze.

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1 (06:01) **Lions Cut Terrion Arnold After Felony Charges** - Detroit releases the 2024 first-round pick following armed robbery and kidnapping allegations in Florida
2 (12:01) **Dan Campbell's "Not a Big Deal" Comment Backfires** - Coach Campbell's April statement that the incident was "not a big deal" now looks like a major misjudgment
3 (14:47) **Aaron Donald Unretirement Rumors Heat Up** - More chatter that the future Hall of Famer is seriously considering a return to the Rams
4 (28:52) **Grizzlies Trade Ja Morant to Trail Blazers** - Memphis finally unloads the two-time All-Star for Jerami Grant and Chris Murray, with no draft picks exchanged
5 (34:23) **What Was Memphis Thinking?** - The Grizzlies sold "subterranean" on a two-time All-Star, getting only a "coupon book" in return
6 (39:12) **Jalen Duren Exploring Sign-and-Trade Exit from Detroit** - The Pistons' restricted free agent center wants out after being underwhelmed by extension offers
7 (44:43) **Tire Rack Play of the Day: Morocco Stuns Netherlands in World Cup** - Israel Sabari wins a penalty shootout for Morocco, sending the Dutch packing

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Show Notes

Ben Maller discusses what are the Lions saying by releasing Terrion Arnold before the legal process plays out, who got the better end of the Ja Morant deal between the Grizzlies and Blazers and what is Memphis thinking with this Ja Morant trade? + Mallers Mountain of Money

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