Getty ImagesIn a four-team trade, Dwight Howard goes to the Lakers, while Andrew Bynum ends up with the 76ers.

With Bram Weinstein and Kevin Negandhi

ESPN NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy talks about some of the deals the Magic passed up before accepting the trade sending Dwight Howard to the Lakers. It will be a long rebuilding project for Orlando. Listen

ESPN Los Angeles' Dave McMenamin says the Miami Heat are still the favorite, but the addition of Dwight Howard puts the Lakers right there with the Thunder for the best in the West. Listen

ESPN college football Insider Joe Schad discusses LSU's dismissal of CB Tyrann Mathieu for violating team rules. Schad says LSU can still contend for the national title. Listen

ESPN college football analyst Robert Smith shares his thoughts on LSU's dismissal of CB Tyrann Matthieu. Smith says it's unfortunate but not that surprising given Matthieu's past. Listen

Pro Football Weekly's Eric Edholm says he was impressed with the way Peyton Manning hung in the pocket in his first preseason action. Edholm also talks about Eagles QB Michael Vick getting injured. Listen

ESPN NFL analyst Tim Hasselbeck shares his thoughts on Robert Griffin III's debut for the Redskins, Michael Vick's injured thumb and Tim Tebow's upcoming debut with the Jets. Listen

Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez says Stephen Strasburg is still looking good but he has faith in the organization's plan to protect Strasburg for the long term. Gonzalez also talks about hitting his first home run. Listen