Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike are joined by Kevin Sweeney of SI as they discuss the NBA Draft and which prospects would make sense for the Atlanta Hawks.

Carl and Mike come back with more thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton's injury which they agree completely changes the trajectory for the Pacers next season just as Jayson Tatum and Dame Lillard's injuries also impact next season for their respective teams. As they discuss, they believe the Hawks have an opportunity to make a significant move or moves that can make their roster better and can push them to the top half of the Eastern Conference, especially with the Pacers, Celtics, and Bucks likely to take a step back due to injuries.

Carl and Mike talk Braves and discuss the performance of Michael Harris II in which he has struggled at the plate. As they discuss, they revisit Alex Anthopoulos in which he told Mike and Chris on Friday, they believe in Harris II and do not believe sending him down to Gwinnett is necessary. 3 O’clock Hour

Carl and Mike come back with some thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles injury suffered in the first quarter of Game 7 in the NBA Finals, which they agree made the game non-climatic due the fact the loss of the Pacers' All-Star nearly instantly moved odds to the Thunders' favor to win.

Carl and Mike open up the show with some Braves talk as they react to the team losing two of three to the Marlins over the weekend, to which Carl notes he believes their does not seem to be a sense of urgency to win series and what was perceived as a turning point after the sweep of the Braves is not the case. As they discuss, they share thoughts on Chris Sale having to be placed on the 15-day IL for a rib injury, which they both agree is "another kick to the stomach" as the Braves head into a four game series with the Mets.

Listen to the best 92-9 the Game guest interviews of the week from the The Morning Shift, The Steakhouse, The Midday Show, Dukes & Bell, and Chris Thomas Tonight, including: Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney, Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin, and two-time Super Bowl champion Bryant McFadden.

The full show of "Dukes and Bell" with Chris Thomas in for Carl Dukes from 6-20-25.

In the opening hour of "Dukes and Bell", Chris "Turtle" Thomas is in for Carl Dukes. He and Mike Bell kick off the show talking Braves after they swept their series against the Mets! Then, we discuss the Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals. We end the hour with a visit from Braves' General Manager, Alex Anthopolous!

In the second hour of "Dukes and Bell", Turtle and Mike talk Shedeur Sanders receiving multiple speeding tickets in Cleveland, then we ask the listeners if they believe the Braves are turning it around after a series sweep of the Mets. We end the hour with some "Yeah Man, No Man" where Da-Da Lewis asks us about "Mebounds"!

In the third hour of "Dukes and Bell", Mike Bell and Turtle, in for Carl Dukes, are joined by Bryant McFadden to talk Atlanta Falcons and Steve Koonin, Atlanta Hawks' CEO, to preview what the Hawks could be planning this offseason. Mike Bell also has some fun in "Guy Talk"!

In the final hour of "Dukes and Bell", Mike and Chris get into some brief Braves talk as they share more thoughts on their conversation with Alex Anthopoulos. Then, we are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves sweep of the Mets and how Spencer Strider is starting to look more like is All-Star for form. Mike and Chris close out the show with final thoughts on how the Braves have to close out their remaining 10 straight division games in a strong manner.

Mike and Chris close out the show with final thoughts on their conversation with Alex Anthopoulos and continue to discuss how the Braves have to close out their remaining 10 straight division games in a strong manner.

Mike and Chris are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves sweep of the Mets

Mike and Chris get into some brief Braves talk as they share more thoughts on their conversation with Alex Anthopoulos who addressed how the sweep of the Mets gives the team confidence, however does not take away the fact they are in a 'massive hole' and have a ways to go.

Mike and Chris are joined by Steve Koonin as they discuss the Hawks preparing for next week's NBA Draft and the team's approach to building a competitive roster.

Mike and Chris are joined Bryant McFadden as they discuss the latest NFL headlines including Shedeur Sanders getting two speeding tickets and why the Bills and Ravens have to prove they can get over the Chiefs hump.

Mike and Chris come back with more thoughts on their conversation with Alex Anthopoulos and discuss whether or not the sweep of the Mets is enough to begin believing in the Braves turning their season around. They then take calls from listeners to allow them to weigh in on the conversation.

Mike and Chris come back and react to their conversation with Alex Anthopoulos and believe that he did make it obvious that he may be dealing with some constraints in regards to being able to build the best roster.

Mike and Chris are joined by Alex Anthopoulos as they discuss the current state of the Braves and if they have any plans to make a move by the trade deadline and if there is a particular area he is targeting to improve.

Mike and Chris come back with some more brief Braves talk and share some more thoughts on why watching them sweep the Mets following Thursday's win gives the fanbase good reason to believe the team is on the right track to work their way back into the division race. They then get into some other sports headlines and react to the Pacers defeating the Thunder to even the NBA Finals at three games a piece, forcing a Game 7.