ESPN The Doug Gottlieb Show

Steve Mitchell/US PresswireThe absence of Chris Bosh enables Pacers center Roy Hibbert to spend more time in the paint.

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Doug starts the show by looking at LeBron's game last night. He missed free throws at a critical point, so we have every right to say he choked a little. But it's not as bad as everyone is making it out to be -- Dwyane Wade missed a layup late and is being given a pass in all this.

Pacers center Roy Hibbert talks about the win last night's over the Heat and looks at what he can do differently on the floor without having to deal with Chris Bosh. Listen

ESPN MLB Analyst Jose Cruz Jr. talks about what manager Terry Collins did last night in the Mets game. Should you pull your star player in that scenario?

Doug looks the Lakers-Thunder series and the comments from Kobe after game one about not taking charges.

ESPN NFL Analyst Merril Hoge explains that even though the packages the Jets put in place for Tim Tebow might be their best offense, Tebow will never get better as a quarterback. Listen

NBC Sports NHL Analyst Jeremy Roenick talks Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jeremy looks at the improbable run that the Kings are on and how concussions are effecting the NHL game.

Former San Antonio Spur Sean Elliot gives the Spurs a 'B' so far in the playoffs, saying he thinks we haven't seen them at their best yet. Listen

ESPN NFL Analyst Herm Edwards goes "3 and Out" to run down the three biggest stories in the NFL.

NHL legend Jeremy Roenick shows Doug the best way to pick a hockey fight and survive.

Bob Levey/Getty ImagesWith Kemp on the DL, there will be fewer of these for Clayton Kershaw over the next couple weeks.

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Hall of Famer Jerry West says that he's very impressed with OKC Thunder's James Harden. West talks about the Lakers-Thunder series and the long-term outlook of the Lakers' roster. Listen

True or False: the Patriots should give Wes Welker a long-term extension, Bryce Harper will hit more than 15 home runs this year, Danny Granger will score more than 18 points tonight, the Clippers will win at least two games against the Spurs, and the Mavs bringing back Rick Carlisle was the right move.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw tells us that he doesn't know why Ian Kennedy threw at him last night. Kershaw says things are coming together for the team right now, but everyone will have to step up in Matt Kemp's absence. Plus, how would he pitch to Josh Hamilton right now? Listen

Matt Kuchar talks about his win at the PGA Player's Championship on Mothers Day.

ESPN NFL Analyst Tim Hasselbeck says he wouldn't read too much into the New York Jets QB coach's comments about Tim Tebow. He also comments on Wes Welker's desire for a long-term deal and the likelihood that someone will sign Donovan McNabb.

Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty ImagesWithout Chris Bosh, does LeBron James now get a pass if the Heat fall short of an NBA title again?

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The Heat have gone from favorites to underdogs in the blink of an eye. If they don't win the NBA title now, do you give LeBron James a pass?

ESPN MLB Analyst Terry Francona shares his thoughts on Josh Beckett, Josh Hamilton, Albert Pujols, and Bryce Harper.

Did David Stern take a thinly-veiled shot at LeBron with his "Oscars instead of MVP's" line? Plus, was Mike Brown's job as Lakers head coach really on the line in game 7 against the Nuggets?

ESPN College Football reporter Joe Schad says that Florida State is upset with how much money they'll make per year in their new TV deal, but they'll ultimately stay in the ACC anyways.

ESPN NBA Analyst Tim Legler says that all bets are off regarding the Heat now that Chris Bosh is hurt, and because of Bosh's absence, he'd give LeBron a pass now if Miami fails to win it all this year.

3 and Out: ESPN NFL reporter John Clayton talks about Russel Wilson's impressive showing thus far in Seahawks minicamps, Reggie Bush's chances of leading the league in rushing, and Donovan McNabb's employment prospects in light of his recent weight loss.

Spruce Derden/US PresswireGrizzlies forward Zach Randolph drives against Blake Griffin, shown here in perfect pre-flop position.

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Doug starts the show with a look at "golf gate" in Boston with Josh Beckett. Also, Doug explains why the Lakers' inability to get rid of Pau Gasol will prove more hurtful than their inability to acquire Chris Paul.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph disagrees with Pacers head coach Frank Vogel's assertion that the Heat are the biggest floppers in the NBA. He says that distinction belongs to the Clippers, more specifically Blake Griffin and Chris Paul. Listen

ESPN MLB Analyst Aaron Boone weighs in on "golf gate" in Boston and Josh Beckett's sour attitude with reporters after getting shelled in last night's start.

ESPN NBA Analyst Ric Bucher joins the show to talk Lakers-Nuggets and Clippers-Grizzlies, and make fun of Doug's hipster head phones.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand talks about winning their series against the Bulls and looks ahead to their matchup with the Celtics. Listen

ESPN NFL Analyst Damien Woody goes "3 and Out," running down the top stories of the day in the NFL. Plus, "The Press" and "Pardon MY Interruption."

Jim Davis/The Boston Globe/Getty ImagesSo what's wrong with Josh Beckett having a little fun on his day off?

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Doug starts the show by looking at what's next for the Knicks. Interim head coach Mike Woodson didn't do a horrible job after taking over, but he also didn't do a great job -- he didn't make it out of the first round!

Hey, Josh Beckett! Golfing is fun, and a lot of people do it. But when you are a starting pitcher and you get scratched from a start because of an injury, it's probably not the time to be spotted on the golf course. It's not that it's wrong, or even that big of a deal, but it just LOOKS bad.

ESPN MLB Analyst Nomar Garciaparra discusses Josh Beckett golfing while injured and whether or not it caused him to miss a start. Listen

PGA golfer Blake Adams joins Doug Gottlieb shortly after shooting a 66 at The Players Championship. Blake talks about his round and the dreaded 17th hole. Listen

Oklahoma City head coach Scott Brooks talks about James Harden getting the 6th Man of the Year award and looks at how the Thunder match up with the Lakers and Nuggets. Listen

Who do you want? Doug looks at if teams and/or fans want to face their rivals in the playoffs, or if they'd rather take an easier road.

ESPN's own Jalen Rose and Mark Schlereth join the show to cover the headlines around the NBA and NFL respectively.

Doug Gottlieb takes you behind the scenes at ESPN's Bristol Campus for his daily pre-show popcorn run.