What's Wright? with Nick Wright

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright answers listener questions during a mailbag segment! Did Michael Jordan have any NBA playoff failures with the Chicago Bulls? Yes — and Nick is here to break down Jordan's greatest playoff moments, but also the storylines that have seemed to fade into history. Later, Nick discusses where Kevin Durant would be ranked all-time if he had n...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Rich Paul's whiteboard of potential landing spots for LeBron James and debates where the GOAT should play next season. Will LeBron return to the Cleveland Cavaliers with Kyrie Irving? Are Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors still in play? What about Joel Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers or Giannis Antetokounmpo's Miami Heat? Then, N...

Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/Wright! #squarepod #ad All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright breaks down the USMNT’s 4-1 loss to Belgium and being knocked out of the World Cup. Then, Nick weighs in on the impact this World Cup has had on soccer in America. Later, Nick dives into Brazil being upset by Haaland and Norway, England surviving...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to LeBron James' decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after 8 seasons in LA. Where does Nick want to see LeBron close out his career among teams including Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, Giannis Antetokounmpo's Miami Heat, and Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers? Later, Nick reacts to the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright is joined by Colin Cowherd to react to a wild World Cup and the USMNT's chances of going on a deep run following arguably the best start to a World Cup in the country's history. Next, they discuss potential landing spots for LeBron James including joining up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat, Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, a...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George. Did the Celtics settle for a mediocre return after their trade attempt for Giannis Antetokounmpo fell through? What are the expectations for Jayson Tatum and Boston next season? Are Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown enough to dethrone Jalen...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to the breaking news that LeBron James will be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons in LA. Will LeBron join forces with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors? Are Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat a possible destination? What about a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers to pair up with Donovan Mit...

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 and the “What’s Wright” podcast, live from the Hard Rock Bet party bus. They start with the USMNT looking far better than anticipated (4:00), the World Cup being absolutely incredible through the group stage (8:30), and what their expectations are for the USMNT in the knockout stage (12:15). They laud...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to the Miami Heat trading for Milwaukee Bucks' star Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as the Minnesota Timberwolves trading for Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball. Nick breaks down why he believes neither trade will work out for the Heat or Timberwolves... and why the fallout may be worse than you'd expect. Later, Nick reacts to the Los An...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. What does this mean for Anthony Edwards and Minnesota's title chances? Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers signing Austin Reaves to a max contract and what it means for the future of the franchise, Luka Doncic, and LeBron James. Then, Nick recaps the N...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. How does this shift the balance of power in the Eastern Conference? What is next for Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics, who came up short with their offer for the Bucks' star? Later, Nick previews the NBA Draft, starting with who he believes should be the #1 pick...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals over Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. Is Jalen Brunson the best player in the NBA? Where does he rank among all-time Knicks? Later, Nick breaks down what went wrong for Wemby and San Antonio and how the Spurs can return to the Finals. Next, Nick reacts to the first w...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to the opening week of the World Cup including Lionel Messi’s hat trick in Argentina’s opening 3-0 win over Algeria, whether Portugal should bench Cristiano Ronaldo after drawing with DR Congo, and who looks best positioned to make a deep run after their first game. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to the New York Knicks championship parade and what’s next for Jalen Brunson. Then Nick discusses some final takeaways from this NBA season including why Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves should be inspired by this New York run and whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will end up a Boston Celtic. Later, Nick dives into the US Men'...

Nick Wright reacts to the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals in Game 5 and what it means for Jalen Brunson’s legacy. Then, Nick debates what went wrong for the San Antonio Spurs, and how the perception of Victor Wembanyama has shifted. Later, Nick recaps the first few days of the World Cup, including the USMNT’s incredible win over Paraguay. Finally, Nick and Damonza answer your qu...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. Nick breaks down how Brunson, OG Anunoby, and New York pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. Does Wemby's second-half meltdown vacate his "best player alive" title? Later, Nick shares...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright shares his predictions for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks and Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. Will New York be able to close out the series following their unbelievable Game 4 comeback? How will Wemby, De'Aaron Fox, and San Antonio respond from the largest collapse in NBA Finals history? Later, Nick sh...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Game 4 of the NBA Finals and the 29-point comeback by Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Then, Nick breaks down what went wrong for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs during their second-half collapse. Finally, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Victor Wembanyama's dominant night in the San Antonio Spurs' massive Game 3 win of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Should Wemby's bounce back performance make NY fans nervous moving forward? And should the NBA give Wemby a retroactive flagrant foul for his body slam of Jalen Brunson? Then, Nick breaks down what went wrong f...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson's 4th quarter heroics in the New York Knicks' massive Game 1 win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Is Brunson the clear-cut best American player? Is he making a run at best player in the world? Next, Nick breaks down what's next for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklah...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright answers listener questions during a mailbag segment. First, Nick shares his preview of the 2026 World Cup, breaking down each group, his pick to win the tournament, and Christian Pulisic and Team USA's chances. Next, he discusses Luka Doncic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2020s all-decade team, and where Shaq falls in the top 10 players of...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. Has Jalen Brunson entered the best player in the world conversation after another clutch performance? And what is wrong with Victor Wembanyama after a disappointing Finals debut? Nick breaks down Game 1 and shares his predictions for the rest of the seri...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Game 7 between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. How should OKC react to the loss and what does it means for Victor Wembanyama to lead his team to the NBA Finals? Next, Nick gives his predictions the Spurs' matchup with Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks... will NY finally break their championsh...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks heading to the NBA Finals following a historic 10-game winning streak? Is NY Nick's pick to win over San Antonio or Oklahoma City? Later, Nick breaks down what Victor Wembanyama must improve before the Spurs are ready to be NBA champions and whether he expects San Antonio's young star to rise to...

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.   Nick Wright answers listener questions during a mailbag episode! What's next for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as rumors circulate about James' future in LA? And who will Nick root for once LeBron retires? Are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder about to be the NBA's next dynasty... or will OKC run into a similar fate as the m...