The ongoing dispute between Google and Disney has disrupted two sports weekends. This impasse and inevitable price hike that will follow is another example of fans being forced to pay the cost of billion-dollar negotiations. Wrote more about this in my latest: open.substack.com/pub/deepcove...

Anfernee Simons has such a smooth offensive game. Love watching him work and get buckets.

These last few games, we’ve seen what this Knicks offense is building towards. Everyone sees the motion, passing, and three point volume.

I know that many are happy that Nico Harrison was fired today. But I have long felt that he was the scapegoat vessel for bad decision making that has arisen with this new Mavs ownership group.

The Pistons are 9-2 and sit atop the Eastern Conference. The reason? Their best player, Cade Cunningham, is taking the next step of his development into one of the best players in the sport. Wrote more about Cade and his rise in my latest on Substack 👇 deepcover.substack.com/p/the-ascens...

Every time I watch the Bucks, I feel like Ryan Rollins is making plays. Nice development story for the Bucks who needed someone to step up at that point guard spot this year. Just love watching this guy play.

The thing you notice when you watch Wemby is such a mental advantage that he has. Opposing players are forced to think twice before putting up a shot at the rim.

Cade Cunningham dropped 46 on 45 shots tonight in an OT win against the Wizards. That’s some Iverson and Kobe type activity! First player since Kobe in ‘02 to have 30+ missed shots in a game. What a time to be alive.

Just want to say how cool it was to do this. Harvey Araton won the Curt Gowdy Media Award in 2017. It was an honor to be able to interview him. If you told me that I'd be talking on my podcast with someone of that stature when I started I would have said you were crazy. Surreal moment for me tbh.

New episode! I was joined by author and journalist Harvey Araton to talk about his new book "The Goal of the Game", the commercialization of youth sports, and the pressures that young athletes face. This was such a great conversation, and I hope that you enjoy it! open.spotify.com/episode/3MH6...

Recent comments have reignited thoughts about Carmelo's Knick tenure. Many have positioned him as great scorer that couldn't win, is it fair to place all that on him alone? Wrote more about how we remember Carmelo in my latest for Knicks Fan TV below knicksfantv.beehiiv.com/p/the-dualit...

Watching the Sixers in those 2001 throwbacks with the matching court just transported me into such a nostalgia moment. Made me think about the NYC hip hop scene at that time that led me to falling in love with the genre. I'll be listening to mixtape Fabolous for the rest of the night if you need me

When you’re a good team, it’s important to not overlook developing teams and take care of business. The Knicks did that tonight. During this homestand, I’ve been really impressed with the way they have made the extra pass. It’s been beautiful basketball. And the shots were falling again.

This is shaping up to be a real stinker of a late window of NFL games. Not even halftime yet and we have winning margins of 35, 21, and 17. Brutal watch.

Just want to appreciate how the Saints closed the game against the Panthers. Two score lead win seven minutes left. They run the ball effectively and force Carolina to use all their timeouts and don’t let their offense back on the field. Just elite ball control offense.

London watching Berlin get a watchable NFL game

The team that will get the automatic bid for the ACC in the college football playoff just got real fascinating tonight.

New podcast episode! This week I'm joined by Adrianna from Black Girls Love Football to talk about Lamar Jackson, the view of the Black QB in 2025, and how the goal posts shift when people talk about him. It's a great convo, and I hope you enjoy it! open.spotify.com/episode/4Qpe...

Whenever there is a strange score in an NFL game, many wonder if it will be a Scorigami. Wrote more about why the concept works so well in football and why we are so fascinated by statistical rarity. Check out my latest below: medium.com/@omarzahran/...

I’m working on an article about Scorigami and boy this is getting real nerdy, REAL QUICK. And I love every second of it 😂

Watching Tyrese Maxey this year, his evolution in the way he can get his points is incredible. Able to create his shot and manipulate space to put defenders at a disadvantage. Just remarkable year over year improvement from what I saw of his last season.

Me as a Knicks fan who happens to subscribe to YouTube TV that can’t watch my favorite basketball team because of the Google and Disney carriage dispute

I'm so glad that Mamdani won. He executed one of the best political campaigns that I have ever seen. Built up excitement, understood the modern landscape, and spoke to voters in a way that not many have. Just a masterclass in modern political campaigning.

Something to monitor are low post up opportunities for OG Anunoby. He got great positioning tonight but had issues converting and getting the ball poked away. Would love to see him work on that throughout the season because that could add a fascinating dimension to this offense down the stretch.

Tonight's Knicks win had so many positive KAT elements. On a night where Brunson's shot wasn't there, they used him as a hub at times and his reads were good and made the right decisions.

New podcast episode! This week I'm joined by Andy Whittier. Andy is a Skeleton athlete, working towards representing the US in the '26 Winter Olympics. We talk about the sport, his journey from college football, and his passion for sport. Listen below! open.spotify.com/episode/2gwQ...

The latest NBA gambling scandal has caused us to think about the pervasiveness of sports betting in our sports. But has it forever altered the fan experience? Last week Chris Lindsey joined me to discuss this 👇 youtu.be/L-narvKad-A?...

Saw some good things from the Knicks tonight against Chicago. Incredibly evident how important a healthy Mitchell Robinson is to this team. His rebounding and space erasure on defense leads to so much on in transition.

Victor Wembanyama has started this season by showing everyone proof of concept of his capability. His trajectory and ceiling are seemingly limitless. While he ascends he is also battling the precedent of players that preceded him. Check out my latest on below: open.substack.com/pub/deepcove...

One thing I’ve noticed watched the last few LAC games is the way that Kimani Vidal has done in pass protection. Feel like he’s intelligently picked up the rush to give Herbert half an extra second to get the ball out. One of those things that’s a good way to stay on the field.

I know that’s three losses in a row for the Knicks. But I just don’t think it’s worth it to freak out about this team too much until we get to game 25 or so.

Colin Cowherd was inducted into the radio HOF. Love that for him. I know a lot of people don't like him, but he's always been an inspiration for me. His analogy-based style heavily influenced my own writing style, and I feel that he deserves to be celebrated, even if you disagree with his takes.

The gap between the Power Four and the Group of Five continues to widen. Wrote about a separate G5 playoff that preserves unlikely runs and rewards teams for success, even if they aren't on the same level as the Big Ten or SEC. Read my latest on Medium below: omarzahran.medium.com/the-case-for...

New podcast episode! Was joined by Chris Lindsey to talk about the NBA's latest gambling scandal. We touched on repercussions, the pervasiveness of prop betting, shifting fan behavior, and more. Really fun conversation, check it out below! open.spotify.com/episode/2ese...

Watching the Brooklyn Nets in 2025 is a very strange experience. A couple high volume shooters that can explode at any moment but also take a lot of questionable shots. A ton of young players that are just doing things. And a center that feels like he should be traded to a contender. Weird team.

One thing I hate about publishing stuff on the internet is having to be a sort of promoter for your work. I am working really hard to bring twice weekly analysis on Substack right now.

The Clippers only scored 79 points in an NBA game? In 2025?

The Giants lost running back Cam Skattebo for the year, and in the process lost their emotional leader. It is a reminder of the fragile balance of a violent game and the ripple effects of injuries. Check out my latest on Substack below 👇 open.substack.com/pub/deepcove...

I just had pancakes and sausage links for dinner. I feel like somewhere Ron Swanson and Leslie Knope are proud of me.

Me while watching yet another Washington Wizards game

The key word used when Mike Brown was hired was collaboration. In the early days of his tenure as Knicks head coach, we’ve seen the blueprint in action. More on Brown’s reshaping of the Knicks in my latest for Knicks Fan TV 👇 knicksfantv.beehiiv.com/p/mike-brown...

Not gonna lie everyone, only a few games of it and I am over the concept of Point Cooper Flagg. Just feels like a bad utilization of a young prospect.

Friends, I fear Lauri Markkanen may be too good for the vision of this iteration of the Utah Jazz. When is the trade happening?

So the Bulls are 3-0 now, with wins against ORL, DET, and ATL. All teams that were projected to be somewhere in the top 6 of the East this year. The team feels like it has some spacing issues, but man I really like Budzelis and Dosunmu. Feel like there might be something there with this team.

I know a lot of people have just assumed that Cooper Flagg is going to win Rookie of the Year but man, VJ Edgecombe has looked awesome so far. Game has instantly translated and is ceiling looks very high.

Tyrese Maxey took 32 shots tonight. He’s averaging 25 attempts per night, and it’s been a lot of going downhill and off the dribble work. Really curious how that volume changes when Joel and PG are in the lineup. Feel like they need to lean into Maxey with the understanding that he is the future.

Excuse me but when did the Sixers change the name of their arena to the “Xfinity Mobile Arena”? Saw it on the court and thought it was a superimposed ad for a second 🤣

I really love watching Jalen Duren play. Goes after every rebound and has added some decent finishing ability this offseason. The prototypical modern rim running big. Feel like he has another level that he can unlock.

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Barilla to cover their activities at an F1 race in Austin. I don’t usually cover motorsports but decided that the lens they were taking interested me.

A while ago I bought an old LG G8 for music and audiobook purposes. I also have an old ThinkPhone and my daily iPhone. Via Bluetooth, it is insane to me how much better the LG sounds versus the other two. Just shows you how ahead of the game they were in both audio. I will forever miss them.