First Things First

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Storytime with Wildes | 3 Reasons Why: The NBA Draft Needs To Be Better Jul 01, 2025

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This is a very serious, un-funny video of Kevin Wildes. He breaks down the three ways to fix the NBA Draft. He cites examples from the NFL Draft and even mentions past versions of the NBA Draft.

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Storytime with Wildes | 3 Reasons Why: We Need More Ring Culture, Not Less Jun 30, 2025

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Kevin Wildes breaks down the three reasons why he believes there needs to be more ring culture in sports, following LeBron’s comments on ring culture in the NBA. He cites real life examples and gets into the business side of the game.

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HIGHLIGHT: How good can Drake Maye & Caleb Williams be? Jun 28, 2025

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The guys react to PFF saying that Drake Maye has the ceiling of Trevor Lawrence. Meanwhile the claim for Caleb Williams is that he has the floor to bust as a #1 overall pick. Is this fair?

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Giannis' future with Bucks, Rob Stone talks USMNT, Players you’re most excited to see this NFL season? Jun 27, 2025

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(00:00) What’s next for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Austin Reaves?

(24:29) Who is Danny most excited to see heading into this NFL season

(41:18) Julian Edelman picks Joe Burrow to run Patriots offense if Tom Brady did not exist. Gronk picked Josh Allen

(46:28) Are you starting to believe in the Aaron Rodgers renaissance at all?

(53:12) Brou’s East teams not to sleep on next NBA season / 76ers Tyrese Maxey’s team now?

(1:05:32) How good can Drake Maye and Caleb Williams be?

(1:16:32) Rob Stone joins show to talk USMNT

(1:25:32) Rather have Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani?

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HIGHLIGHT: Broussard's Under Duress List | 2025 NBA Draft Edition Jun 27, 2025

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Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out!

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Mavs draft Cooper Flagg, NBA Draft reaction, Like how Spurs are building around Wemby? Jun 26, 2025

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(00:00) How good will the Mavericks be with a rookie Cooper Flagg?

(22:02) Like how the Spurs are building around Victor Wembanyama?

(33:06) What is a successful rookie year for Flagg?

(38:05) Who would you rather have: C.J. Stroud or Brock Purdy?

(42:38) BUD List

(59:15) NBA Fast Break: draft thoughts

(1:19:12) SF Giants CEO says Barry Bonds statue is on the way

(1:24:28) Final thoughts

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HIGHLIGHT: Nick's Way-Too-Early Offseason NBA Tiers Jun 26, 2025

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Now that the NBA season is over and The Thunder are the champs, Nick Wright is looking ahead to the next NBA season. How does the way-too-early NBA Tiers end up? Listen to find out!

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Vinnie Pasquantino & Nick Swisher stop by, Mavs new deal with Kyrie Irving, Will Cooper Flagg be good right away? Jun 25, 2025

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(00:00) How good will Cooper Flagg be right away?

(24:15) Luka Doncic is reportedly focusing more on conditioning this summer

(32:02) Vinnie Pasquantino joins show

(42:57) Mavs and Kyrie Irving agree to 3-year deal

(47:35) Nick’s NBA Tiers

(1:03:26) Nick Swisher joins show

(1:17:10) Are the Celtics bailing on the 25-26 season?

(1:22:58) Jordan brand update

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HIGHLIGHT: Way-Too-Early NBA King of the Hill Jun 25, 2025

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The NBA season is over. The Thunder are the champs. The only thing left now... looking ahead to the next NBA season. How does Nick Wright's way-too-early NBA King of the Hill end up? Listen to find out!

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Aaron Rodgers thinks 2025 will be his last, Brandon Aiyuk gets honest, Does Thunder championship deserve asterisk? Jun 24, 2025

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(00:00) Aaron Rodgers says he thinks this will be his final season / Tyrese Haliburton recovering from torn Achilles

(24:09) Should the Thunder championship have an asterisk?

(32:31) Brandon Aiyuk gets honest about 49ers trying to trade him

(38:21) Report: Thunder are trying to move into the top 10 of the NBA Draft

(43:54) NBA King of the Hill

(1:05:36) More on Aaron Rodgers / Crazy to not put Jalen Hurts in a top 10 QB list?

(1:21:05) Celtics trade Jrue Holiday

(1:27:03) OKC championship parade