Episode Details

On today's episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel flies solo and talks all things across the sports world. Jeff opens the show by talking about Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from The French Open due to her mental health and refusal to participate in the obligatory post-game media, as well as, the Oakland A's "Fyre Fest" and the Boston Celtics naming Brad Stevens as their new President of Basketball Operations as Danny Ainge retires (1:25). Jeff then breaks down the first round of the NBA Playoffs, starting with the Eastern Conference and the "Big Three" teams in Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Milwaukee, as well as, the fun Atlanta Hawks (22:12). Jeff wraps up the show by giving his thoughts on the wonky Western Conference Playoff Bracket including: the AD-less Lakers, the surging Clippers, and the quietly dangerous Utah Jazz (38:07).