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June 3, 2026

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The biggest story in sports this week is the Los Angeles Rams trading for defensive end Myles Garrett, a move Ben Maller calls "the defining move of the offseason" and one that effectively ends the party for the rest of the NFC. But the ripple effect has produced an even more tantalizing possibility: retired defensive tackle Aaron Donald is publicly flirting with a comeback. Donald has been texting NFL insiders saying he is "for sure flirting with the idea of unretiring," adding that "if I can find the fire, it's a possibility." The Rams have their home stadium hosting the Super Bowl in February, and pairing Donald with Garrett would create what Maller describes as "a turbocharger on a tank" of a defensive line. Elsewhere, the Atlanta Falcons made Drake London the third-highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, and Deion Sanders is again denying interest in the Dallas Cowboys head coaching job. The show also previews a hypothetical 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, and questions what a Knicks title would do to the reputation of owner James Dolan.

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1 (02:34) **Rams Acquire Myles Garrett, Sparking Aaron Donald Comeback Rumors** - The Rams' trade for Myles Garrett is framed as the defining move of the offseason, and it has reportedly led retired DT Aaron Donald to text insiders about a possible return.
2 (08:12) **Falcons Give Drake London a Massive Extension** - Atlanta signs WR Drake London to a 4-year, $141 million deal ($100M guaranteed), making him the third-highest-paid WR in the NFL.
3 (11:37) **Deion Sanders Denies Cowboys Interest Again** - Deion Sanders is asked about the Dallas Cowboys head coaching vacancy and claims the rumors "weren't real at all," saying he wouldn't enjoy coaching in the NFL.
4 (18:48) **2026 NBA Finals Preview: Knicks vs. Spurs** - Ben Maller breaks down the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
5 (30:30) **What a Knicks Title Would Do to James Dolan's Reputation** - Ben Maller argues that if the Knicks win the NBA Finals, it would destroy the narrative that you need a great owner to win.
6 (36:39) **Coop-a-Loop: Mailbag Questions** - Ben and the crew answer listener questions on a variety of topics.
7 (41:01) **Listener Mailbag: Love Boat Questions** - Ben and the crew answer a series of humorous listener questions.

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Show Notes

Big Ben talks about Aaron Donald flirting with the idea of coming out of retirement to return to the Rams, an NBA Finals preview and who Ben thinks will take home the title, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!

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