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Sports Inquirer Show 174: NBA Free Agency, Trae Young re-signs with Atlanta Hawks, NFL Training Camp, Carson Wentz, Atlanta United, Olympics (8.4.21) — August 4, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 174: NBA Free Agency, Trae Young re-signs with Atlanta Hawks, NFL Training Camp, Carson Wentz, Atlanta United, Olympics (8.4.21)

In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we review the early portion of the NBA Free Agency period including Russell Westbrook joining the Los Angeles Lakers, Trae Young and John Collins re-signing with the Atlanta Hawks plus major moves by the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls in the Backdoor Cut (1:58-31:37).

Next we delve into the start of NFL training camps including the injury issues for the Indianapolis Colts with Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson as well as Joe Judge disciplining the New York Giants following a fight in practice in the Gridiron Blitz (31:38-45:36).

We preview Atlanta United’s road contest against CF Montreal with audio from manager Rob Valentino and player Anton Walkes in the Original Free Kick (45:37-52:31).

Finally, we delve into the Olympics in the Miscellaneous Department (52:32- 1:00:10).


Sports Inquirer Show 174: NBA Free Agency, Trae Young re-signs with Atlanta Hawks, NFL Training Camp, Carson Wentz, Atlanta United, Olympics (8.4.21)
Sports Inquirer Show 164: NBA Playoffs without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Julio Jones to Tennessee, Aaron Rodgers, Atlanta United 2, United States wins CONCACAF Nations League (6.9.21) — June 9, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 164: NBA Playoffs without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Julio Jones to Tennessee, Aaron Rodgers, Atlanta United 2, United States wins CONCACAF Nations League (6.9.21)

In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss LeBron James’ elimination from the NBA Playoffs as well as the emergence of young stars such as Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Devin Booker, Nikola Jokic and the dominance of Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets in the Backdoor Cut (3:04-22:21), Julio Jones’ trade from the Atlanta Falcons to the Tennessee Titans as well as Aaron Rodgers not reporting to mandatory minicamp for the Green Bay Packers in the Gridiron Blitz (22:21-35:15). We also break down Atlanta United 2’s win over Louisville with audio from manager Jack Collison and players Aiden McFadden and Caleb Wiley as well as the United States winning the CONCACAF Nations League Championship over Mexico in the Original Free Kick (35:15-47:13).


Sports Inquirer Show 164: NBA Playoffs without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Julio Jones to Tennessee, Aaron Rodgers, Atlanta United 2, United States wins CONCACAF Nations League (6.9.21)
Sports Inquirer Show 162: Atlanta United hosts Nashville SC, NBA Playoffs Recap, New York Knicks in trouble, Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, Jayson Tatum (5.29.21) — May 29, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 162: Atlanta United hosts Nashville SC, NBA Playoffs Recap, New York Knicks in trouble, Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, Jayson Tatum (5.29.21)

In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we preview Atlanta United’s upcoming home match against Nashville with audio from manager Gabriel Heinze as well as players Brad Guzan, Jake Mulraney and Brooks Lennon. We also look at the NBA Playoffs particularly the offensive struggles of Julius Randle and the New York Knicks, the improved defensive play of the Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic entering superstar levels and the apathy of the Brooklyn Nets.

\Sports Inquirer Show 162: Atlanta United hosts Nashville SC, NBA Playoffs Recap, New York Knicks in trouble, Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, Jayson Tatum (5.29.21)
Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Trae Young post-practice presser (2.21.20) #sportsinquirer #atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba — February 21, 2020

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Trae Young post-practice presser (2.21.20) #sportsinquirer #atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba

Atlanta Hawks player Trae Young

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young following his team’s practice Feb. 21.

Topics included the team’s home win over Miami Feb. 20, Young scoring 50 points for the first time of his career in the victory, the rookies contributing to the win, Young’s Twitter interaction with Miami’s Jimmy Butler after the game, the importance of the team starting strong out of the All-Star break and preparing to face Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavs Feb. 22.

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Trae Young post-practice presser (12.3.19) #sportsinquirer #truetoatlanta #atlhawks @atlhawks @thetraeyoung @nba — December 3, 2019

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Trae Young post-practice presser (12.3.19) #sportsinquirer #truetoatlanta #atlhawks @atlhawks @thetraeyoung @nba

Atlanta Hawks player Trae Young
Photo credit: Atlanta Hawks/NBA.com

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta Hawks player Trae Young following the team’s practice on Dec. 3. He scored 24 points and dished out eight assists in the team’s 104-79 home win over Golden State Dec. 2 snapping Atlanta’s 10-game losing streak.

Topics included the victory and the team handling the adversity of playing without teammates Kevin Huerter and John Collins.

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Trae Young post-practice, pre-Milwaukee presser (11.19.19) #sportsinquirer #atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba @thetraeyoung — November 19, 2019

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Trae Young post-practice, pre-Milwaukee presser (11.19.19) #sportsinquirer #atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba @thetraeyoung

Atlanta Hawks player Trae Young
Photo credit: Atlanta Hawks/NBA.com

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta Hawks player Trae Young following his team’s practice on Nov. 19. Topics included the team returning home from its west coast road trip, assisting rookies such as Cam Reddish through the early portion of the season, rebounding from losses, the form of teammate Jabari Parker. Atlanta returns to action Nov. 20 at home against Milwaukee.