Welcome to The Sporting Tribune Podcast Network and a new episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, our every-weekday show on sports in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii.
Host Grant Mona reacts to a massive breaking report from Shams Charania that could change the geography of the NBA forever before shifting gears to the gridiron and the hardwood at USC.
Segment One: The NBA’s $20 Billion Expansion Vote Grant breaks down the explosive news from Shams Charania: the NBA Board of Governors is set to hold a formal vote on March 24–25 to explore adding expansion teams specifically in Las Vegas and Seattle.
The Price Tag: Grant reacts to the staggering $7–$10 billion projected bid range for each franchise.
The SuperSonics Return: A look at the momentum for the NBA finally “paying its debt” to Seattle and why Las Vegas has become an undeniable pro sports destination.
Conference Realignment: Grant analyzes the report that either the Memphis Grizzlies or Minnesota Timberwolves would likely move to the Eastern Conference to accommodate two new Western teams.
Segment One: Spring Vibes at Heritage Hall We head to USC for a pulse check on two of the biggest programs in the city.
USC Women’s Basketball: Even with star JuJu Watkins sidelined this season, the Trojans are gearing up for the NCAA Tournament as a No. 9 seed. Grant brings you the latest from Lindsay Gottlieb on how the team’s “nimble” strategy and the rise of National Freshman of the Year Jazzy Davidson have kept the standards high.
Football is Back: We hear from Lincoln Riley after the Trojans’ latest spring practice. Riley discusses the rapid development of his freshman offensive linemen and the depth at play-caller that should make the 2026 playbook “limitless.”
The Lemon Squeeze: Sophomore wideout Makai Lemon shares his excitement about his evolving role in the offense and the chemistry brewing in the WR room as they look to build on last year’s Alamo Bowl appearance.
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