First Things First

00:00 Was last night’s Game 5 Suns blowout of the Lakers more about what Phoenix did well or LA’s struggles? 11:25 Drawing A Blank 20:40 Who has the early edge: Bucks or Nets? 33:26 Stephen Jackson joins to discuss Lillard’s performance in the loss to the Nuggets. 44:36 Stephen Jackson returns to break down Game 5 of the Lakers/Suns series. 56:48 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your...

00:00 What do you make of Doc Rivers’ impassioned defense of Ben Simmons? 11:48 Drawing A Blank 20:15 Nick & Brandon discuss Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open. 35:44 What does LeBron have to do tonight for the Lakers to beat the Suns without AD? 48:16 Would Aaron Rodgers actually take a year off from football rather than play for the Packers? 58:41 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn m...

00:00 Can LeBron carry the Lakers past the Suns if Davis can’t go? 11:52 Drawing A Blank 22:27 Did the Clippers tying up the series with the Mavs prove many wrote them off too soon? 34:20 Celtics fan arrested & banned after throwing water bottle at Kyrie Irving. 46:16 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Is the Lakers/Suns series a wrap after LA’s Game 3 win? 9:55 Drawing A Blank 21:28 Is the Bucks’ domination of the Heat a sign this postseason is different for Milwaukee? 34:32 Good move for the Jags to use Tim Tebow like the Saints use Taysom Hill? 44:57 Will the Clippers bounce back against the Mavs in Game 3? 1:03:40 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

00:00 What did the Knicks show in their Game 2 win over the Hawks? 10:30 Drawing A Blank 19:27 Russell Westbrook comments on the 76ers’ fan who dumped popcorn on him.  33:03 How much will CP3’s health determine the Lakers/Suns series? 43:18 Would the Packers have been in this situation if they told Rodgers they were drafting Love? 59:50 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choice...

00:00 Is the Clippers/Mavs series over? 11:07 Drawing A Blank 21:17 Did last night’s win over the Suns swing the series for the Lakers? 35:06 What do you make of Aaron Rodgers skipping OTAs? 44:39 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What do you make of Aaron Rodgers’ latest comments about the culture in Green Bay? 10:20 Drawing A Blank 21:55 Nick breaks down who has the most to gain from winning an NBA title this postseason. 33:58 Who needs a Game 2 win more tonight: Lakers or Clippers? 46:12 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Can the Lakers trust AD enough to win the series against the Suns after his Game 1 struggles? 11:54 Drawing A Blank 21:48 Should the Clippers feel fine, concerned, or in panic mode? 33:30 Report: Patriots have had internal discussions about acquiring Julio Jones. 44:10 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Do the Suns have a chance in their first-round matchup with the Lakers? 11:10 Drawing A Blank 19:32 Nick makes his official NBA playoff picks. 32:38 Giannis on playoffs: “I don’t know if this year is going to be different.” 43:47 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 What was your reaction to last night’s play-in win by the Lakers? 10:10 Drawing A Blank 21:06 Was LeBron’s game-winning three last night clutch or luck? 31:04 Chris Broussard reacts to the Lakers win over the Warriors. 42:14 What did last night’s loss say about Steph and the Warriors? 51:55 Stories to Start Your Morning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Is it time to consider Jayson Tatum a superstar? 10:42 Drawing A Blank 19:11 Who will win tonight’s play-in game: Warriors or Lakers? 30:12 What do you make of Ty Lue saying he doesn’t “give a damn” if people think the Clippers tried to avoid the Lakers? 40:47 Before or After? 55:25 Stories to Start Your Morning  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Who is more dangerous for one game: Steph or LeBron? 11:17 Confidence Meter 20:11 IN or OUT on Rodgers returning to Green Bay? 30:43 NBA MVP Ballots 44:21 Who should the Nets be rooting for tonight: Wizards or Celtics? 54:29 What’s your reaction to LeBron firing back at his haters on IG? 1:07:41 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

00:00 Should LeBron and the Lakers be afraid of Steph and the Warriors on Wednesday? 10:40 Drawing A Blank 21:20 Is LeBron right that Steph should be MVP? 36:12 Do you believe Aaron Rodgers’ mind is already made up? 48:28 What does it say about the Clippers that they seemingly avoided the Lakers on purpose? 1:05:53 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

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00:00 Do the Lakers need to avoid the play-in tournament to make a title run? 10:09 Big Deal Or No Big Deal? 18:28 Should the 76ers be worried about a potential 2nd round matchup with the Heat? 33:48 Are you as confident as Tom Brady’s dad that the Bucs will “beat the Patriots rather handily” Week 4 at Foxboro? 44:50 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

00:00 What will be on the line Week 4 when Tom Brady makes his return to Foxboro to face the Patriots? 11:43 Drawing A Blank 20:50 Which team has a clearer path to the Super Bowl based on their schedule: Bucs or Chiefs? 35:01 What’s your level of faith in Green Bay if Rodgers and the Packers can salvage their relationship? 45:30 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

00:00 Should the Lakers feel better or worse about their chances in the playoffs after last night? 10:35 Drawing A Blank 19:33 Should teams be afraid of the Warriors in the postseason? 33:27 Do you think signing Tebow will be good for the Jaguars locker room? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 How will Russell Westbrook breaking Oscar Robertson’s career triple-double record impact his legacy? 11:05 Drawing A Blank 19:11 What should the Packers do after hearing Davante Adams say Rodgers being dealt could “potentially” impact his future in Green Bay? 30:51 Do you like seeing Tim Tebow back in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Does the dominant version of Anthony Davis change your outlook for the Lakers? 10:22 Drawing A Blank 19:39 Is KD right that Brooklyn’s 21-pt rally to beat the Nuggets is indicative of who the Nets are? 33:19 Should the Browns swap Baker for Rodgers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Should Lakers fans be worried after their blowout loss to the Clippers last night? 11:55 Drawing A Blank 21:29 Should Nets fans feel disappointed by their 4-loss streak or encouraged by Harden’s return? 35:07 Is the Aaron Rodgers-Packers drama fixable? 44:18 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Are you convinced Aaron Rodgers will leave Green Bay or is there still a chance to salvage the situation? 11:18 Drawing A Blank 20:44 Should the Packers do whatever Rodgers wants to keep him happy? 33:00 Agree with Nick that CP3 should be MVP? 45:34 Is Lillard right that a healthy KD “could very well be the best player in the NBA”? 1:01:57 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your...

00:00 Should the Nets be worried after back-to-back losses to the Bucks? 11:22 Drawing A Blank 21:20 Nick’s MVP Ladder 33:00 Are you buying Jimmy G will “be more than happy” to help Trey Lance? 44:20 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Would Rodgers be making a mistake going to the Broncos? 10:08 Drawing A Blank 20:24 Do you share AD’s confidence that the Lakers are back after their win over the Nuggets? 33:14 Who should start Week 1 for the Patriots: Mac Jones or Cam Newton? 41:02 Packers release WR Jake Kumerow reportedly putting Rodgers over the edge: justified or absurd? 53:02 Throwback week Drawing A Blank 1:01:42 Sto...

00:00 Is it time to be worried about the Lakers with LeBron complaining about the play-in format? 10:41 Drawing A Blank 21:28 What’s your reaction to Aaron Rodgers reportedly wanting Green Bay to fire GM Brian Gutekunst? 35:27 Was the Bucks’ win over the Nets a sign of things to come in the postseason? 45:40 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

00:00 Surprised Aaron Rodgers has reportedly asked to be traded? 9:58 Drawing A Blank 20:22 Did the 49ers get it right drafting Trey Lance 3rd overall? 32:39 How should the rest of the NFL feel about Mac Jones falling to the Patriots with the 15th pick? 45:55 Stories to Start Your Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices