The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen is first joined by Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel to talk about his wild two-year journey from high school to Duke to potential Rookie of the Year in the NBA. Then they get into what makes his game so effective, playing with LaMelo, and his relationship with Duke coach Jon Scheyer. Next, former NBA All-Star John Wall joins to discuss why anything is possible this year for Wemby and the Spurs, whether the Celtics are going to win the East, and why he’s against foul-baiting.

KON KNUEPPEL

(1:24) Wild two-year journey from high school to the NBA
(4:39) Ending up with the Hornets
(13:08) Playing in a men’s league at 14
(22:20) Duke coach Jon Scheyer wanting to learn NBA tips from him
(23:51) Tricks he’s had to learn about the NBA game
(31:00) His Rookie of the Year race with Cooper Flagg

JOHN WALL

(34:09) Spurs can win the title
(44:07) East in trouble with Tatum back
(47:40) Cavs/Harden
(52:17) Favorite guard to watch
(55:13) Not being a foul-baiting guard
(58:33) When did he know his career was over?

LIFE ADVICE

(1:01:27)


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Welcome to the new home of The Ryen Russillo Show—same Russillo, just with a fresh coat of paint. You’ll still get the sports talk, the random stories, and the guests you already love plus some new ones too. And yes, Kyle and Ceruti are still here for Life Advice—because who doesn’t need a little help from their friends? New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Presented by DraftKings

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Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel! Plus John Wall Talks Tatum’s Impact, Spurs Title Odds & Foul-Baiting

Ryen is first joined by our friend Dianna Russini with the details on DJ Moore to the Bills, why the AJ Brown and Maxx Crosby situations are the same, and whether the Vikings are the place for Kyler Murray. Then he talks about the Hornets as a real threat to the top teams in the East come playoff time before welcoming in Celtics reporter Jay King to discuss Jayson Tatum’s potential return Friday night against the Mavericks. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including whether wearing carpenter jeans is stolen valor.

NFL w/ DIANNA RUSSINI

(1:42) Bills trade for DJ Moore
(5:01) AJ Brown & Maxx Crosby want out
(18:45) Patriots regression coming?
(22:48) Kyler to the Vikings?
(35:08) Chiefs trade McDuffie to the Rams

NBA SOLO SEGMENT

(41:00) The Hornets are a problem
(50:46) Thunder–Knicks

JAY KING

(55:36) Tatum back Friday night?
(1:01:35) The “whose team is it?” conversation
(1:08:50) Impressed by the Hornets win in Boston

LIFE ADVICE

(1:11:03)

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Bills Trade for DJ Moore + AJ Brown & Maxx Crosby Want Out w/ Dianna Russini, Plus Tatum’s Return w/ Jay King

Ryen opens with the Cardinals deciding to release Kyler Murray, his confusing career, and what type of team should take a shot on him. Next, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha joins to discuss the up-and-down season in L.A. and why people are starting to turn on Luka a bit. Then, Rockets reporter Vanessa Richardson joins to talk Amen’s evolution, Year 3 with Ime Udoka, and their playoff confidence in the West. And last but not least, ESPN’s Anthony Slater stops by for a Warriors check-in, discussing the fear of Kuminga actually being good and Steph’s future. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for the NBA Alliance parlay and some listener-submitted Life Advice.

KYLER MURRAY

(1:37)

LAKERS w/ JOVAN BUHA

(12:24) Lakers’ ceiling
(16:16) Why the “Big 3” hasn’t worked
(18:47) Opinions on Luka shifting?

ROCKETS w/ VANESSA RICHARDSON

(28:23) Amen at point guard
(31:45) Year 3 with Ime Udoka
(39:15) Title aspirations

WARRIORS w/ ANTHONY SLATER

(45:34) Best-case scenario
(53:19) Are the Warriors worried Kuminga might be good?
(58:44) Would Steph leave?

NBA ALLIANCE

(59:21)

LIFE ADVICE

(1:04:57)


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Is Kyler Worth a Shot? Plus the Lakers’ Luka Shift w/ Jovan Buha, Rockets w/ Vanessa Richardson & Warriors w/ Anthony Slater

Ryen opens the show by addressing the Knicks’ best win of the year over the Spurs, the Rockets rounding into shape, and the Nuggets’ down stretch. Then he’s joined by Nate Tice of Yahoo! Sports, fresh off the NFL Combine. They discuss Jeremiyah Love and the importance of the RB position in modern draft rooms, an abundance of O-line prospects, the top of the QB class, draft sleepers, and more. Finally, Ryen and Kyle close the show with Life Advice, including their mutual love for Jamaica and a custody battle over a Tom Brady–signed hat.


NBA Open 

(1:38) Knicks’ huge win over the Spurs
(7:38) Rockets rounding into shape
(12:54) Nuggets’ struggles


Nate Tice 

(22:26) NFL Combine 
(26:54) Jeremiyah Love and the importance of the RB position
(34:42) First-round-caliber O-linemen
(41:35) Carnell Tate and the 2026 WR class
(46:39) Garrett Nussmeier vs. Ty Simpson
(52:08) Draft sleepers
(57:48) NFL free agency


Life Advice 

(1:12:58)

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The Knicks’ Win of the Year and the Nuggets’ Rough Patch, Plus the NFL Combine, a ’26 Draft Class Deep Dive, and NFL Free Agency with Nate Tice

Ryen opens the show by reexamining the San Antonio Spurs’ ceiling for the 2025–26 season and Deandre Ayton’s fit with the Lakers. Then The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie joins to discuss the top of the 2026 NBA draft class and college basketball’s talent glut. Finally, Ryen and Kyle close the show with Life Advice, including why standing to pee is important and Boston parking space–saving etiquette.


NBA OPEN


(1:43) Spurs 2025-26 Ceiling

(12:55) DeAndre Ayton as a Laker

  
SAM VECENIE 


(18:53) The Darryn Peterson Mystery 

(30:16) Cam Boozer 

(39:57) A.J. Dybantsa

(46:49) Caleb Wilson

(51:55) Keaton Wagler

(57:50) Kingston Flemings

(1:02:58) What to make of Saint John’s 

(1:07:41) College Basketball is back!


LIFE ADVICE 


(1:18:32)


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