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Russ and Clippers beat Lakers, Ravens open to drafting a 1st round QB, Beginning of the end for Luka in Dallas? Apr 06, 2023

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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? Read HERE))

44:37 Broussard’s Under Duress List

57:05 Did Russell Westbrook get the last laugh?

1:03:37 Nick's NBA Medals /Nuggets vs Suns tonight. Who wins?

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Doc Rivers calls Embiid the MVP, Nick's Playoff Player Pyramid, Mavs biggest problem? Apr 05, 2023

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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 and Nuggets talk

45:30 Nick’s Playoff Player Pyramid

55:12 Report: Pats will not trade Mac Jones

1:02:39 Nick's NBA Medals /Do AD and LeBron both need to play tonight?

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UConn wins Men's National Championship, Mac Jones' future, Should the Colts trade for Lamar? Apr 04, 2023

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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 of 1st round quarterbacks? Read HERE))

32:53 Must win games for the 76ers and Warriors tonight?

((Read updated NBA playoff bracket and standings HERE))

44:31 Who has the biggest slice of Nick’s NBA Title Pie?

55:52 Just how good can Victor Wembanyama be?

1:02:57 Expect the Lakers to earn 4th straight win tonight?

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Lakers and Warriors fight for 6 seed, KD's role on the Suns, Officially given up on the Mavs? Apr 03, 2023

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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 trust the 76ers against top-tier teams?

44:01 More dangerous 6 seed: Lakers or Warriors?

55:26 Reaction to Angel Reese taunting Caitlin Clark after LSU beat Iowa for the women's national championship?

1:03:12 Is college hoops better if SDSU upsets UConn in the men's national championship?

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WEEKEND BONUS EPISODE (Matt LaFleur's plan for Jordan Love, KD on his legacy, Gap between Chiefs and Bengals?) Apr 01, 2023

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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 Duress List

38:00 KD says that he doesn't care about legacy like he used to

44:40 How big is the gap between the Chiefs and the Bengals?

52:11 John Smoltz joins the show to talk MLB Opening Day

((Read MLB season long odds HERE))

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Celtics crush the Bucks, Lakers eyeing the 6 seed, John Smoltz joins the show Mar 31, 2023

Show notes

00:00 Celtics crush the Bucks 140-99. How concerning is this for Milwaukee?

((Read our NBA roundtable HERE))

17:12 Will the Lakers close the gap on the 6 seed?

25:47 How big is the gap between the Chiefs and the Bengals?

((Read more about the offseason in KC HERE))

33:19 John Smoltz joins the show

((Read MLB season long odds HERE))

44:57 Can Nuggets prove they’re contenders tonight?

55:07 Believe in the Celtics even if the don’t get the 1 seed?

1:02:48 Nick's NBA Medals /Will the Mavs season be over by Monday Morning?

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AD shows up in Lakers win, KD returns in Suns victory, Have the Mavs run out of time? Mar 30, 2023

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00:00 Are the Mavs out of time after another loss? /Who is your NBA MVP?

((Is the Mavs best move really to tank? Read our take HERE))

18:48 AD showed up in the Lakers win over the Bulls 121-110. Will he show up in the playoffs?

((Read our updated playoff bracket and standings HERE))

28:43 Suns defeat Timberwolves 107-100. What did you make of KD’s return?

((NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is hopeful about the new CBA. Read why HERE))

36:38 What do you make of Russell Westbrook's throwback 36-point performance?

43:56 Broussard's Under Duress List

55:59 KD says that he doesn't care about legacy like he used to

1:03:15 Nick's NBA Medals /Celtics vs Bucks preview

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Lamar Jackson continues to Tweet, Warriors comeback against Pelicans, Can Jordan Love fill Aaron Rodgers' shoes? Mar 29, 2023

Show notes

00:00 Any chance Lamar Jackson stays a Raven?

((Read more about the latest on Lamar and his Tweets HERE))

14:36 Warriors overcome 20-point deficit to beat Pelicans. Can the Warriors make a run?

((NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is hopeful about the new CBA. Read why HERE))

27:05 LaFleur says Packers would be “fooling ourselves” to expect Jordan Love to perform like Arron Rodgers

((Read our definitive timeline of the Aaron Rodgers saga HERE))

33:43 Report: Patriots will not pursue Lamar Jackson. Neither will the Colts, Falcons or Commanders

42:01 Brou’s Wild East Rankings

53:43 Ready to give up on the Mavs after losing 4 of last 5 games?

1:00:10 Nick’s NBA Medals /What do you expect from KD's return?

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WEEKEND BONUS EPISODE (Nick's NBA Pie, Western Conference Playoff predictions, Who is Under Duress this week?) Mar 25, 2023

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00:00 Which team has the biggest slice of Nick’s NBA Pie?

((Read the updated NBA playoff standings and playoff picture HERE))

11:49 LeBron's ex-teammate Mario Chalmers: "Nobody fears Bron"

17:32 C.J. Stroud’s Pro Day /Surprised the 49ers had interest in Big Ben?

((Who had the better Pro Day: C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young? Read HERE))

24:18 Brou's Wild West

36:10 Under Duress List

42:47 NFL memo sent out warning teams not to negotiate with Lamar's business partner /Tom Brady buys minority stake in WNBA Vegas Aces

((Read Lamar Jackson's next team odds HERE))

52:37 Nick predicts the Western Conference Playoffs

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Lamar’s business partner, Nick predicts Western Finals, Brady buys minority stake in team Mar 24, 2023

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00:00 NFL memo sent out warning teams not to negotiate with Lamar's business partner /Tom Brady buys minority stake in WNBA Vegas Aces

((Read the updated Lamar Jackson odds HERE))

10:55 Nick predicts Western Conference Playoffs

((Read updated NBA playoff bracket and standings HERE))

17:37 Nick’s NBA Medals /Lakers host Thunder tonight

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