First Things First

00:00 Surprised Harden carried the 76ers to Game 1 victory without Embiid? 18:23 Panic time with the Suns down 2-0 to the Nuggets? 27:50 Report: Grizzlies informed Dillon Brooks he won’t be brought back 33:34 More on the line in this series: LeBron or Steph? 42:59 Nick’s NBA Title Pie 53:46 Should the Lakers be interested in Kyrie Irving? 1:00:07 Lakers vs Warriors: Who wins Game 1? Learn more abo...

00:00 Should Nick apologize to Warriors fans? /How great is Steph Curry all time? 22:46 Surprised the Lakers demolished the Grizzlies by 40 points? 35:40 Surprised the Nuggets easily won Game 1? 44:08 Nick's NBA Medals /Who wins the series: Lakers or Warriors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here are Nick, Wildes and Broussard's debates on the hottest topics in sports this past week: 00:00 Nick's NBA Title Pie 11:57 What will the Jets look like with Aaron Rodgers under center? 22:22 Surprised Devin Booker outplayed KD in series against the Clippers? /What is Russell Westbrook's future? 33:38 Is the “Best Player in the World” label now open with Giannis’ early playoff exit? 40:44 Brous...

00:00 Giannis on early exit: "It's not a failure, it's steps to success” 20:43 Is LeBron to blame for Lakers loss? 30:47 “Best Player in the World” now open with Giannis’ early exit? 36:44 Do the Warriors have the series locked up after a 3-2 lead on the Kings? 43:41 Broussard's Under Duress List 54:15 Who is at fault for the Bucks epic collapse against the Heat? 1:00:30 Nick's NBA Medals /Lamar J...

00:00 Still not confident the Suns can win a title after eliminating the Clippers? 19:43 Aaron Rodgers talks about joining the Jets 30:08 Is the Celtics loss to the Hawks something or nothing? 35:01 Expect the Lakers to close out the series tonight against the Grizzlies? 43:01 Surprised Devin Booker has outplayed KD against the Clippers? 54:17 Who wins Game 5: Warriors or Kings? De'Aaron Fox says...

00:00 Lakers defeat Grizzlies 117-111 and take a 3-1 series lead 21:12 Is it time to officially crown Jimmy Butler as "Playoff Jimmy"? 31:17 Did last night put to rest the narrative that "LeBron isn't clutch"? 36:50 Is it more likely that Aaron Rodgers over or under performs for the Jets? 44:25 Who has the biggest slice of Nick's NBA Title pie? 56:14 Is the Lakers series over up 3-1 on the Grizzli...

00:00 Is Dillon Brooks trash talk the reason the Grizzlies lost? 19:41 Did the Warriors get lucky to escape with a win? 31:25 More or less confident in the Suns now that they are up 3-1 over the Clippers? 35:59 Is the series over if De'Aaron Fox can't play in Game 5? 45:03 Expect more LeBron/Brooks fireworks tonight? /Can the Lakers win the West? 55:09 How confident should Bucks fans be with Giann...

Here are Nick, Wildes and Broussard's debates on the hottest topics in sports this past week: 00:00 Jalen Hurts agrees to record breaking new contract extension 5:00 Who has the biggest slice of Nick’s NBA Title Pie? 15:20 Should this stomping incident impact Draymond’s future with the team? 23:04 New anonymous NBA player poll was released asking the greatest player of all time 30:36 Broussard's U...

00:00 Did the refs make the right call on Embiid last night? 19:06 What message does the Warrior win without Draymond send? 29:07 Should LeBron try and drop 40 on Dillon Brooks after his comments? 34:27 Is the series over now that the Suns are up 2-1? 43:18 Surprised Embiid won't be suspended? /More Warriors talk 53:55 Who wins Game 3: Lakers of Grizzlies? 1:00:04 Nick's NBA Medals /Future First T...

00:00 Dillon Brooks on trash talking LeBron: “I don’t care, he’s old” 20:02 Has Draymond Green become more trouble than he’s worth? 29:52 Who’s the most important player in Game 3 tonight: KD, Kawhi or Russ? 35:14 Report: Kawhi Leonard (knee sprain) out tonight 43:56 Broussard's Under Duress List 54:36 How much will Brooks' trash talk fuel LeBron in Game 3? 1:03:08 Nick's NBA Medals /Expect Russel...

00:00 Did Draymond deserve to be suspended? ((Read more about the suspension HERE)) 19:38 Suns def. Clippers 123-109 to even series 1-1. This the Suns team you expect to see moving forward? ((Read more about the Suns win and Devin Booker's performance HERE)) 30:40 Should Bucks fans be worried with Giannis doubtful? ((Read more about the injury HERE)) 35:32 Expect LeBron and Lakers to send a messag...

00:00 Time to admit the Kings are for real? /Draymond Green ejected from game ((Read more about the Kings playoff performance HERE)) 19:54 How much pressure is on KD and CP3 to beat the Clippers and even the series tonight? 29:31 Bigger story: Embiid’s dominance or Harden’s struggle? 35:31 Biggest reason the Warriors are down 2-0? ((Should Draymond be suspended? Read HERE)) 44:55 Nick’s NBA Title...

00:00 Surprised the Lakers stole Game 1 over the Grizzlies?  ((How important is AD to this title run for the Lakers? Read HERE))  16:00 Any reason for the Warriors to panic? 27:29 How much trouble are the Bucks in? ((Read more about the impact injuries are having to players like Giannis and Ja HERE)) 33:59 Can Clippers continue to win with Russ playing this way? ((Is there reason to worry about th...

Here are Nick, Wildes and Broussard's debates on the hottest topics in the NBA this past week: 00:00 Does LeBron have the best signature move? 5:31 Chris Broussard reveals his All-NBA teams and MVP ballot 17:19 Dillon Brooks: “Wouldn’t mind playing LeBron in a 7-game series” 26:03 First Things First make their playoff predictions 29:15 Is LeBron’s stamina a concern for the Lakers title run? 45:43...

00:00 Is LeBron’s stamina a concern for the Lakers title run? 18:15 How disappointing is the Pelicans early exit? /Who would give Nuggets more trouble: OKC or T-Wolves? /Bulls beat Raptors ((Read more about the Thunder win over the Pelicans HERE)) 32:06 Russell Westbrook on KD: “There's no beef at all” 38:08 What is your reaction OBJ’s introductory press conference? ((Read more about what OBJ said...

00:00 Lakers complete comeback and beat Timberwolves to advance. Should the LeBron and the team be encouraged? ((Read more about the comeback win last night HERE)) 18:02 Did the Timberwolves play well enough to beat the Lakers and win the game? ((Giannis considered retiring in 2020? Read more HERE)) 28:42 Still have faith in the Heat after losing to the Hawks? ((Read the updated NBA playoff odds H...

00:000 Lakers play the Timberwolves tonight. Is it a disappointment if LeBron and the Lakers don't go on a run? ((Read our NBA playoff predictions HERE)) 19:13 Are people sleeping on the Heat? /Should the Hawks move on from Trae Young? ((Should Atlanta move on from Young? Read HERE)) 30:23 Does LeBron have the best signature move? 35:38 Are the Kings being disrespected? 45:35 Broussard reveals his...

00:00 Timberwolves at Lakers tomorrow. Thoughts on LeBron's crown celebration and Rudy Gobert swinging at a teammate? ((Gobert has been suspended. Read more HERE)) 18:56 Luka on future with Mavs: "I'm happy here" 30:54 Could Giannis Antetokounmpo get Broussard's MVP vote? ((Read the NBA Championship odds HERE)) 35:40 Is OBJ a good fit with the Ravens? ((How did Lamar welcome OBJ to Baltimore? Read...

Here are Nick, Wildes and Broussard's debates on the hottest topics in the sports this past week: 00:00 Who has the biggest slice of Nick’s NBA Title Pie? 11:58 Just how good can Victor Wembanyama be? 19:28 Nick’s Playoff Player Pyramid 29:04 Who has the most to gain from winning another NBA Title? 38:00 Broussard’s Under Duress List 50:27 Big mistake for Bill Belichick to not go after Lamar Jacks...

00:00 Suns beat the Nuggets. Is KD the best current player with a ring already? ((Just how dangerous are the Suns with KD? Read HERE)) 15:19 Big mistake for Bill Belichick to not go after Lamar Jackson? ((Read more analysis of the Lamar standoff HERE)) 27:02 What does the 76ers loss to the Heat mean if anything? ((How important is a playoff run for the 76ers this season? Read HERE)) 35:35 Kyrie Ir...

00:00 How concerning was the Lakers loss to the Clippers last night? 18:21 Beginning of the end for Luka in Dallas? ((What did the NBA just deny Mark Cuban and the Mavs? Read HERE)) 30:18 Could the Ravens draft a QB this year? ((Read more about the Lamar Jackson standoff HERE)) 36:06 Who has the most to gain from winning another NBA Title? ((Want to know how and when to watch the NBA playoffs? Rea...

00:00 How big was last night's win for the Lakers? Beat the Jazz behind LeBron's 37 points ((Where are the Lakers positioned in the playoff chase? Read HERE)) 18:01 76ers beat Celtics behind dominant Joel Embiid performance. Doc Rivers calls him the MVP. Is he right? ((Is Joel Embiid the MVP? Read HERE)) 30:48 How much faith do you have in the Warriors ahead of the playoffs? 36:19 Fast Break: Mavs...

00:00 UConn beats SDSU to win the men’s NCAA National Championship /Is there a market Kyrie to test free agency? ((Read more about the legacy of another UConn championship HERE)) 15:34 Should the Pats move on from Mac Jones? ((Read more about the reports coming out of New England HERE)) 27:43 Should the Colts make a move on Lamar Jackson? ((What does the Lamar Jackson situation say about the state...

00:00 How good are the Lakers and Warriors after this weekend? ((Read the latest update on Andrew Wiggins HERE)) 17:54 Officially given up on the Mavs now that they have fallen to the 11 seed? ((Did the Kyrie experiment already fail? Read more in our NBA roundtable HERE)) 29:21 How much pressure is on KD to carry the Suns? ((Read our updated NBA playoff standings and bracket HERE)) 33:43 Do you tr...

Here are Nick, Wildes and Broussard's debates on the hottest topics in the sports this past week: 00:00 Matt LaFleur comments on expectations around Jordan Love compared to Aaron Rodgers ((What should the Packers expect of Jordan Love? Read HERE)) 6:36 Why are teams reportedly not pursuing Lamar Jackson? 14:54 Brou’s Wild Wild East Rankings ((Read our NBA roundtable HERE)) 25:57 Broussard’s Under...