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Episodes
Grant's Rant: 7-21-21 Three Stars With Class
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're tired of hearing about Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans and Trevor Bauer of the Los Angeles Dodg...
Episode 83: Bob Rathbun, TV voice of the Atlanta Hawks tells his story.
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Rathbun has been doing the Atlanta Hawks for 25 years on television as the voice of the team. But his story began at the age of 12. Yes, 12. T...
Grant's Rant: 7-20-21 ESPN just cashing the checks... for now.
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You saw it. Game 4 of the NBA finals. That long, lengthy analysis of the game. It had to be what felt like one whole minute. At least. Yeah....
Grant's Rant: 7-19-21 What is going on with the NBA decision making processes?
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the uptick in Covid cases why is the NBA going with a 2-2-1-1-1 format for the NBA Finals this season? Everyone knew the situation before the...
Grant's Rant: 7-16-21 The Olympics are under siege.
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tokyo alert. I've said it before and I'll say it again. These Olympics should have been postponed again. Japan is surging in Covid cases, many o...
Episode 82: The Hypocrisy of Double Standards and Cancel Culture.
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So Adam Silver, Commissioner of the NBA, tees it all up last week in addressing the significance of all lives being important and walks back a year's ...
Grant's Rant: 7-15-21 Brutal All Star Uniforms
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people watched Major League Baseball's All Star Game Tuesday night in Denver and I'm still trying to find one person who liked the uniforms...
Grant's Rant: 7-14-21 You Really Want Ben Simmons?
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers appears to be on the trading block. Why would the Sacramento Kings, or any other NBA team want Simmons? He...
Grant's Rant: 7-13-21 ESPN's Smith says some really ignorant things.
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN's Stephen A Smith says on First Take that Ohtani can't be the face of the league because he needs an interpreter to tell him what's being said an...
Episode 81: Craig Bolerjack and all that Jazz.
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TV Voice for the Utah Jazz Craig Bolerjack chats it up with me today as we look back on the storied Utah Jazz characters including Hot Rod Hundley, ...
Grant's Rant: 7-12-21 R-E-L-A-X About Team USA!
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So Kevin Durant and Team USA lose to Nigeria in an exhibition game leading up to the Olympic Games Tokyo....My take is who cares? The game meant nothi...
Grant's Rant: 7-9-21 Boris Becker gets hammered for a compliment.
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So Boris Becker does the unthinkable on a publicly broadcast tennis match. He compliments the fiancee of one of the players as being attractive. U...
Episode 80: Steve Holman...voice of the Atlanta Hawks.
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
36 seasons strong and no signs of letting up. That's right, folks, Steve Holman has been the voice of the Atlanta Hawks for over 36 seasons. That'...
Grant's Rant 7-8-21 Rick Carlisle's actions speak louder than words!
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Months after criticizing the Minnesota Timberwolves for hiring Chris Finch as coach, Rick Carlisle is all of a sudden quiet. The former coach of...
Grant's Rant: 7-7-21 ESPN's A Mess!
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a mess for Rachel Nichol's of ESPN. The host of The Jump on ESPN gave a lame apology with her co-hosts Kendrick Perkins and ...
Grant's Rant: 7-6-21 Rules are Rules for a Reason!
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So when a rule is made, somebody, or a collective somebody had a reason for making that rule. Let's not get into the discussion of why or how the ru...
Episode 79: Jerry Reynolds talks NBA playoffs, the draft, the Sacramento Kings, Bagley and more.
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Always a special treat to have Jerry Reynolds on board to share his insight and opinion on what he sees from his perspective. Today, we have a littl...
Grants Rant: 7-5-21 Chris Webber's Apology
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All right. That's wishful thinking. Because we all know Chris, I've never done anything wrong, Webber isn't going to apologize. He's just going to...
Episode 78: I THANK YOU and a look around major league sports on discrimination.
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First and foremost, I cannot thank the people of Sacramento enough. I was in town for an event and everywhere I went I was greeted with recognition,...
Grants Rant: 7-2-21 An unbelievable revelation about Phil Jackson. And I mean unbelievable!
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So Scotty Pippen, after all these years, after Phil Jackson wins the 6 championships in Chicago with the Chicago Bulls, goes on to the LA Lakers and t...
Grant's Rant: 7-1-21 Jazz pianist, culinary critic, Phoenix Suns.
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many, it's quite the surprise to see a team that was worse than the Kings three years ago, now in the playoffs. But it's happened and the Phoeni...
Grant's Rant: 6-30-21 No light at the end of the tunnel for Kings fans.
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How about it. Three teams, three picks from three drafts ago and guess what? Maybe you've noticed too, those three teams that were all in the gutt...
Episode 77: Mark Boyle, long time voice of the Indiana Pacers shares some stories.
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Boyle has seen quite a bit in Indianapolis during his 33 years as the voice of the Pacers. To name just a few, he was broadcasting when the fig...
Grant's Rant: 6-29-21 Damian Lillard takes heat for a non-story.
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's rant should not exist. There. I said it. This is something that could only happen in today's crazed social environment and it appears th...
Grant's Rant: 6-28-21 Jay Williams ghost posts.
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By now, you've probably heard about the pickle Jay Williams of ESPN finds himself in. After tweeting that Ime Udoka is the first head coach of color...
Episode 76: Chuck Cooperstein, long time Dallas Mavericks voice talks Dirk vs Luka and more.
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck has been a friend as long as we've both been calling games and that's saying a lot knowing the rivalries between the Sacramento Kings and the Da...
Grant's Rant: 6-25-21 Marvin does it again.
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The title of today's rant pretty much says it all only this time it was really about as dumb as it gets. We all know Marvin Bagley and his "supporti...
Grant's Rant: 6-24-21 When does 2 minutes equal half an hour?
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like me, you like to see things move along in their normal course of action with little interruption. Like basketball or baseball or footb...
Grant's Rant: 6-23-21 Josh Smith exposes a dark side.
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently, Josh Smith has an issue with previous coaches and this time it's a vulgarity laced rip on Doc Rivers and his performance in game 7 against...
Episode 75: Karma comes a knockin' in the NBA.
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's an old song by the "Lovin' Spoonful" called "Do You Believe In Magic". I say we start singing it with the word Karma replacing the word Magi...
Grant's Rant:6-22-21 Father's day at Torrey Pines teed off not teed up!
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First, congrats to Jon Rahm who clearly had the course under control at the US Open Sunday at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. Good for him as...
Grant's Rant: 6-21-21 The animals run wild in the NBA.
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, what a weekend for the NBA! Surprises for many. Hawks and Bucks go wild. So, can we expect an apology ever, from Dallas Maverick's Head Coach...
Episode 74: Scott Hastings, player and sportscaster, and member of the champion 1990 Detroit Pistons.
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Hastings may not be a household name but he's been in and around the NBA for over 39 years. Currently a sportscaster in Denver, he played on a...
Grant's Rant: 6-18-21 Lebron for NBA Commissioner.
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So Lebron is spoutin' off about his "warning" the NBA there would be injuries due to the players not getting enough rest and playing too much. Reall...
Grant's Rant: 6-17-21 Major props, Derek Carr. Major props.
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A player, a team and an agreement. Derek Carr is a breath of fresh air in a world of stink in sports right now. Here's the gist of today's rant an...
Grant's Rant: 6-16-21 Chokers all over the floor last night in Brooklyn.
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, the Milwaukee Bucks look like they're going to be looking for a new head coach unless something miraculous happens in the next two games. Gian...
Episode 73: Say "Goodbye" Green Bay, he's gone.
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I want to share a little about my relationship with a guy I know has changed considerably today on the show and that's Aaron Rodgers. He grew up in ...
Grant's Rant: 6-15-21 Milwaukee's Moment of Truth.
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is it. All the pressure is the Milwaukee Bucks tonite. If ever there were a chance for Mike Budenholzer to prove he can get it done, they cou...
Grant's Rant: 6-14-21 Le 'Veon Bell is exactly where he belongs.
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is up with these guys who go out on social media and then realize what a bad move that was? Then try to correct whatever it was they said and m...
Grant's Rant: 6-11-21 Major League Baseball's got a pitching problem.
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Major League Baseball (MLB) is in trouble. The games are b-o-r-i-n-g. Who wants to watch a sport where the very essence of the game, the ball, is ...
Episode 72: The most popular sports voice in Connecticut, Joe D'Ambrosio.
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Voice of the UConn Huskies basketball teams, yes both men's and women's, ESPN radio host and so much more, Joe D'Ambrosio joins the podcast...
Grant's Rant: 6-10-21 Mr. Sensitive is at it again.
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Durant. Here we go again. ESPN announcer Jay Williams shares an episode he had with KD a while back and KD unloads on him. Hard. On social media...
Grant's Rant: 6-9-21 The Diva in Green Bay.
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Really now. What has happened to Aaron Rodgers? Great QB, Green Bay hero, solid legacy and certain hall of famer. But judge and jury? C'mon. ...
Episode 71: Long time Seattle Supersonics voice Kevin Calabro shares his story.
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
35 year Sportscaster veteran, Kevin Calabro, has really seen it all. From minor leagues to major, Olympics and two stints with fierce rivals, he wen...
Grant's Rant: 6-8-21 Karma is a bitch.
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First it was James Harden acting like a child in his process to get out of the Houston Rockets. Immature and unprofessional. Now his team is in th...
Grant's Rant: 6-7-21 A few drunken fools...
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's all this noise about unruly fans at stadiums? Really? We have a couple of incidents in the last two weeks, two that have made the press, and ...
Episode 70: The depth of character goes deep with Steve Kerr.
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Scott Howard-Cooper author of the book, Steve Kerr. This is an incredible discussion about Steve's life and how Scott was able to ...
Grant's Rant: 6-4-21 Does De'Aaron Fox demand a trade next year?
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So if you're De'Aaron Fox, and many of the younger rookies are in the playoffs, how long before you say get me outta here, Monte? Think about it. ...
Grant's Rant: 6-3-21 Atlanta moving on to second round of playoffs? Insane I say...
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
That's right. It's insane the way the Hawks have been playing since Nate McMillan took over as head coach. It's also insane that the Sacramento Ki...
Grant's Rant: 6-2-21 Not a Chip off the ol' block in Atlanta.
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So Marcell Ozuna has a problem and it's not his fingers that are creating an issue. Although Chip Caray appears to intend for you to believe that's ...
Grant's Rant: 6-1-21 Kyrie's little dance on "Lucky's" face, not so cool, dude.
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You probably have already heard about the Boston fan who allegedly fired a water bottle at Kyrie Irving last night after the Brooklyn Nets victory o...
Episode 69: Chris Rose talks sports, a little Cleveland and a lot of fun.
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talk about somebody doing what they love doing, Chris Rose is one of those people. His passion for sports and, of course, Cleveland is evident in hi...
Grant's Rant: 5-31-21 In Tennis, it appears rules is rules...right Naomi?
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First, a special Thank You to those who fought for our freedom and paid the ultimate price as we honor and remember those lost in service to our count...
Episode 68: Tony Bruno, ESPN, FOX and local radio broadcaster talks frankly and candidly about his career.
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A 50 year career in the sports broadcasting industry with stints at ESPN, FOX and Sirius XM, Tony Bruno has seen it all. Today we talk about the cha...
Grant's Rant: 5-28-21 Popcorn creates a babbling, blundering ridiculous outburst.
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So Russel Westbrook has a fan dump popcorn on him in Philadelphia. Not cool at all. The fan is apprehended and will be dealt with by authorities w...
Grant's Rant: 5-27-21 Hey Olympians, just do what got you there, nothing more.
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a rare move of leadership, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) did what they should do and they took a stand stating: there will be no politi...
Grant's Rant: 5-26-21 Who blinks first in Green Bay?
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Rodgers continues his little game with the Packers front office by not naming names and airing his dirt publicly. He's going to play the spoil...
Grant's Rant: 5-25-21 Whoa, now, hold on a minute here...
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Las Vegas aces player Liz Cambage lashes out at Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller for his offensive comments about her size to a ref during the g...
Episode 67: My Top 5 Greatest NBA Broadcasters.
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I love this. I'm going to share with you my top five picks for best NBA broadcasters. You may agree with me or not but I'll give you backup and ob...
Grant's Rant: 5-24-21 Two things you thought you would never hear.
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1) Marv Albert is retiring. At 80 years old he's finally going to take a break. "The voice of Basketball" has been with us for as long as I can re...
Grant's Rant: 5-21-21 Has Japan gone goofy over the Summer Olympics?
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How is Japan supposed to host the world for the Olympics in two months despite only 2% of the population being vaccinated? And I'm only referencing th...
Episode 66: Jerry Reynolds gets real about the Kings season and next year.
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Reynolds recaps the Sacramento Kings season and potential plans for the future of the team and, of course, that means a discussion that includes...
Grant's Rant: 5-20-21 La Russa's distraction dire for White Sox?
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The White Sox are hot and leading the Central Division in the American League. Some things typically stay in the locker room but Tony La Russa was c...
Grant's Rant: 5-19-21 Tonite's the night...
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is anyone actually rooting for Lebron and the Los Angeles Lakers, besides Lakers fans of course? I'm with Scott Brooks, head coach of the Washingt...
Episode 65: Great golf talk with Damon Hack of the Golf Channel.
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We met in Sacramento when Damon Hack was working for the local paper, the Sacramento Bee. But from there his career has blossomed to Sports Illustra...
Grant's Rant: Hey Los Angeles Clippers, Tank You!
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So do I think the Los Angeles Clippers dropped the last two games on purpose? You bet I do. Do I have an issue with it? Normally, yes. I do. B...
Grant's Rant: 5-17-21 The Sacramento Lotto's aka Kings.
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, they did it. The Sacramento Kings managed to make it 15 years in a row of losing seasons. Hard to believe but it is what it is. Interesting ...
Grant's Rant: 5-14-21 NBA Play In Tournament means these games count Lebron!
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, this is going to be a fun weekend of basketball. As a result of the play in tournament, players are going to have to hustle to get their teams ...
Episode 64: Heart over height. Spud Webb is proof.
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Sacramento Kings and Atlanta Hawks star Spud Webb is my guest today. Not only is he a former star of the game, he's also been a friend for ov...
Grant's Rant: 5-13-21 NFL Scheduling..."easy" or not.
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So here's the deal. Don't get yourself all wound up on "easy" schedule or "challenging " schedule. There's no way you can determine that in May. ...
Grant's Rant: 5-12-21 Where oh where do the Oakland A's go?
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, the time has come. The A's are going to get a new stadium. Where one might ask and that's a very good question. But I can assure you it will...
Grant's Rant: 5-11-21 Oh that poor horse!
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard it by now. The Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit may have had an allegedly "illegal" substance in the blood stream. The post race ...
Episode 63: Officially Perfect.
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So you're watching a game, it's down to the last call of the game, name your sport, and the official makes a clearly bad call. Personal foul, pass i...
Grant's Rant: 5-10-21 The NFL Players Legacy.
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, there used to be a time when a player would stay with one team as long as the team wanted him and he was playing well. And if you could grow o...
Grant's Rant: 5-7-21 Ruining the beauty of professional sports.
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show up to work if and when you please. Collect a paycheck each year in the multi-millions of dollars. Disregard your teammates, your team, the ci...
Episode 62: A look back and a look forward with 5 time all-star, Steve Sax.
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He was rookie of the year, a five time all-star and has two championships under his belt, Steve Sax has quite a bit too say and one heck of a lot of n...
Grant's Rant: 5-6-21 Hey Sacramento, the Phoenix Suns a likely top seed?
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now how about that? In spite of the picks over the last few years, in spite of the talent of the other teams in the division, and in spite of the st...
Grant's Rant: 5-5-21 Not again, Lebron, please not again.
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe the league's biggest hypocrite is at it again. Still bitchin' and moanin' and gripin' about the play in process. And those mighty Los Angele...
Episode 61: Aaron is whinin' and Lebron is complainin'. Oh C'mon now.
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So what is it really? What do you want Aaron? What soured you on the Green Bay Packers and who do you think you are anyway? Fire the GM? Yeah ...
Grant's Rant: 5-4-21 The Kings Redemption.
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Credit where credit is due. The Sacramento Kings could have given up and waved the white flag after the Utah Jazz spanked 'em hard last week. But th...
Grant's Rant: 5-3-21 Forty million and still unhappy?
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So what's up with professional athletes today? $20-$30-$40 million dollars a year and they want to leave they're teams? That's not enough? Sport...
Grant's Rant: 4-30-21 154 to 105, need I say more?
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, the entire NBA is talking about it and every NBA fan is keenly aware of it. That was the score when the Utah Jazz visited the Sacramento Kings ...
Episode 60: Lebron James Hypocrisy
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why such little heat on Lebron James for his tweet earlier this week about putting a bullseye on the back of a police officer? Why no comment from t...
Grant's Rant: 4-29-21 Draft day grading, why?
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The big day is finally here and we're going to be inundated with all the drafts and picks from the various teams. Sure, it's going to be interesting...
Grant's Rant: 4-28-21 Rooting for a bad team has its' consequences.
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, I'm talking to you, Kings fans. The team gets you excited when they win a few in a row, then they disappoint you by loosing a few in a row and th...
Episode 59: Chris Landry's NFL draft tutorial and preview.
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Landry, yes, that Chris Landry, the NFL player guru and talent scout. He's worked with many teams including the Cleveland Browns, the Houston ...
Grant's Rant: 4-27-21 Enjoy the NFL draft and chill on those picks.
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
OK, it's a big day Thursday no matter which team you favor. But remember, no matter who your team picks, especially if it's a team called the Forty ...
Grant's Rant: 4-26-21 The NY Knicks defense and the Atlanta Hawks insanity...
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You read that right. The Knicks have won 9 in a row and are now 4th in the division and lead the league in least points allowed per game. What abo...
Episode 58: Kristine Hanson talks sports, weather and bunnies.
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former KCRA sports reporter, current KOVR meteorologist, Playboy Playmate and Emmy Award winner, Kristine Hanson shares stories of being a woman in ea...
Grant's Rant: 4-23-21 So who are the Oakland A's?
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To me, the Oakland A's are the most under appreciated team in Major League Baseball. They've just won 11 straight, have more wins than any other tea...
Grant's Rant: 4-22-21 LeBron James as judge and jury?
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
50 million followers and fans. His words matter. Yet LA Lakers, LeBron James has decided to address a situation that has yet to be investigated an...
Grant's Rant: 4-21-21 The bizarre sideshow of Deshaun Watson.
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You would think a guy facing some serious allegations that could threaten his livelihood would want to lay a little low for a while to let things sett...
Episode 57: Eric Musselman thriving in Arkansas.
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Musselman, a friend and a great coach tells his story of career growth including his stint in Sacramento. He's now found his niche in the colle...
Grant's Rant: 4-20-21 What do I think about the NY Yankees?
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This fires me up. How can they be so bad? How does Brian Cashman still have a job? Virtually unlimited resources and they still haven't won a ch...
Grant's Rant: 4-19-21 Hey coach, I'm sore. Gonna sit this game out.
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So the Utah Jazz decide to rest Mike Conley and Derrick Favors over the weekend because of knee soreness. That's right. Sore. Not injured, not h...
Grant's Rant: 4-16-21 The NBA's embarrassment is, once again, the Sacramento Kings.
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another year down the tubes. Same ol' song and dance. I'm hearing from fans that the team has given up on Walton and his coaching staff. Sounds ...
Episode 56: Will Clark talks players, coaching and batting success.
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You're going to love today's podcast if you're a baseball fan in any way, shape or form. Former SF Giants first baseman, Will Clark is going to give...
Grant's Rant: 4-15-21 Does Rick Carlisle owe the Atlanta Hawk's an apology?
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think? So Lloyd Pierce goes away, Carlisle rips the Hawks front office calling them "insane" and the Hawks go on to a 16-5 run under Nat...
Grant's Rant: 4-14-21 Luka Doncic doesn't quite seem to understand the playoff play-in format.
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Poor baby. He doesn't understand why the NBA would make a playoff format that could mean two and through. He maybe doesn't notice there are no fan...
Grant's Rant: 4-13-21 What is wrong with Kyrie Irving now?
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go again. Kyrie Irving has decided he needs another day off for personal reasons unbeknownst to us...or anyone for that matter that we know ...