First Things First

00:00 Nick, Jenna, Kevin, and new FTF co-host Brandon Marshall recap the Mavericks 135-133 OT win over the Clippers. 13:18 Did LeBron finally activate playoff mode during his 38-12-8 performance in the Lakers’ Game 3 win? 23:00 Are you surprised the Ravens were so quick to release Earl Thomas after his altercation with teammate Chuck Clark? 30:55 What do you make of Doc Rivers calling the Clippers...

00:00 Did last night’s bounce-back win prove Nick is right that the Lakers will win in 5? 12:26 Are you buying the Rockets’ small ball formula can lead to a title? 21:15 Drawing A Blank: NFL 29:46 Stories to Start Your Morning 43:08 No Huddle 52:05 Drawing A Blank: NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Should Kawhi and the Clippers be worried after their Game 2 loss to the Mavs? 12:11 Is Jayson Tatum officially a star after back-to-back 30-point games? 21:22 Drawing A Blank 31:48 Stories to Start Your Morning 43:18 What chances do you give the Mavs at beating the Clippers in this series? 52:05 No Huddle 1:00:08 Is the Celtics-76ers series over with Philly in an 0-2 hole? 1:11:49 Chris Brou...

00:00 Is it time for Nick to admit he’s nervous after the Lakers’ Game 1 loss to the Blazers? 12:12 How shocking was the Magic’s 122-110 Game 1 win over Giannis and the Bucks? 22:24 Stories to Start Your Morning 34:10 Over/Under: NFL 44:10 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Lakers’ loss to the Blazers. 54:03 What is the ceiling for Tom Brady and the Bucs’ offense this season? 1:00:26 Drawing A B...

00:00 Was Porzingis’ 3rd quarter ejection the difference in the Clippers Game 1 win over the Mavs? 12:44 Drawing A Blank 21:05 No Huddle 33:33 Stories to Start Your Morning 47:40 Chris Broussard joins to recap the Clippers/Mavs game. 54:34 Was Porzingis’ 3rd quarter ejection the difference in the Clippers Game 1 win over the Mavs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

00:00 What chances do you give the Blazers to beat the Lakers? 11:41 Drawing A Blank: NBA  20:33 Stories to Start Your Morning 34:34 What do you make of Baker Mayfield saying he lost himself after not having as much success as he was used to? 45:20 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Lakers/Blazers matchup. 57:10 Drawing A Blank: NFL 1:06:53 Nick’s NBA Playoff Picks Learn more about your ad choic...

00:00 How impressive was Damian Lillard’s 42-point performance in the Blazers’ win over the Nets last night? 11:15 How nervous should the Rockets be with Westbrook out to begin the playoffs? 18:09 Report: George Kittle + 49ers agree on 5-year/$75M extension; Travis Kelce + Chiefs agree on 4-year/$57M extension. 30:54 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

00:00 Did the Clippers clinching the 2 seed last night give you confidence in their title chances? 11:28 Drawing A Blank 19:44 Do you believe Dak Prescott when he says he’ll be a Cowboy for the rest of his career? 32:42 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What message did Damian Lillard send with his 61-point masterpiece in Blazers 134-131 win over the Mavs? 14:33 Drawing A Blank 21:34 Bruce Feldman joins to discuss the Big Ten and Pac-12 postponing fall sports with the hopes of playing in the spring. 47:36 Who is Nick’s Bubble MVP and All-Bubble team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Any concern for the Lakers moving forward after they snap their 3-game losing streak? 11:05 Do you expect Julian Edelman to be just as good with Cam Newton? 20:51 NFL Superlatives 33:58 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Is the Clippers loss to the Nets a big deal? 12:11 Fast Break: NBA 24:37 How difficult will it be for Cam Newton to play in Tom Brady’s shadow? 31:58 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Is it time for the Lakers to be scared of the Blazers? 11:49 Drawing A Blank 23:50 Has the clock already run out on Tom Brady? 34:30 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 How concerning was the Lakers’ performance in their blowout loss to the Thunder? 10:37 Do you think Bill Belichick’s criticism will become a problem for Cam Newton in New England? 21:51 Drawing A Blank 32:37 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Antoine Walker joins to recap the Blazers/Rockets game. 13:16 Will Tom Brady dominate with the Bucs at age 43? 24:00 Drawing A Blank 34:41 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Can anyone beat the Lakers if AD plays like he did last night? 10:05 How much pressure should Lamar Jackson feel to lead the Ravens on a deep playoff run? 19:33 Drawing A Blank 30:08 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Have the Rockets proved that they could make a run this postseason? 13:48 Greg Jennings joins to discuss the Packers’ situation with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love. 21:52 Drawing A Blank 30:22 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weekend edition episode, revisit Nick Wright's NBA MVP ballot, his All-NBA teams, and his award picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Did LeBron James look like he’s going to lead the Lakers to a title in his opening scrimmage? 12:13 Who will have a better start to the season: Tom Brady or Cam Newton? 24:50 Drawing A Blank 34:40 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Tom Verducci joins to discuss MLB Opening Day 13:45 What was your takeaway from the Clippers 99-90 win against the Magic in the first scrimmage of the Orlando bubble? 23:43 Tom Brady posts that a QB “must convince his teammates that he can be trusted when all else fails.” 32:38 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 O.J. Howard on the Bucs’ offense: “When you put us on paper, we’re one of the best in the league, if not the best.” 11:22 Nick’s NBA Awards 21:00 How will no NFL preseason impact the Chiefs and Patriots? 32:35 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Tyreek Hill and Chris Jones continue talk of a Chiefs’ “dynasty,” Jones says Chiefs are going to win “five-plus rings.” 11:02 Nick Wright’s NBA MVP ballot 24:00 Drawing A Blank 31:32 Which MLB team is best set up for a 60-game season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revisit the BEST segments from this week's slate of shows: 00:00 Report: Washington to retire team nickname 8:56 Are you surprised the 76ers are rolling out a brand new starting 5 for the NBA restart? 16:50 Are the Chiefs a lock to become the next dynasty after signing Chris Jones and Mahomes to long-term deals? 24:14 Should Cam be worried about how he and Belichick will mesh? Learn more about you...

00:00 What has to happen for Dak to lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl this season? 10:03 Is Cam Newton right to question how he and Bill Belichick will mesh? 23:17 Stories to Start Your Morning  36:57 What will the Patriots be able to do with Cam Newton that they couldn’t with Brady? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Will 2020 be Dak Prescott’s last season with the Cowboys? 9:30 Drawing A Blank 21:15 Should Cam be worried about how he and Belichick will mesh? 29:34 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What does it mean for Dak’s future in Dallas if a deal doesn’t get done? 13:59 Should the Patriots be happy that Cam Newton is on a revenge tour this season? 24:55 Are the Chiefs a lock to become the next dynasty after signing Chris Jones and Mahomes to long-term deals? 32:19 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices