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Prime Cuts - Buss Family SELLS Lakers, KD’s Preferred Destination Caitlin Clark Exceeding Expectation, Ja Morant A “Cautionary Tale” Jun 21, 2025

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

First, Colin’s joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1!

They start with the major breaking news that the Buss family has sold the Los Angeles Lakers at a $10 billion dollar valuation, and why it’s a massive positive for the Lakers to no longer be a mom & pop operation (3:00). They compare and rank the biggest brands in American sports (13:00), and argue that star players under contract can do as much for a valuation as the brand’s legacy.

They pivot to Caitlin Clark and debate whether the media is UNDERRATING her superstardom and how great she will become on the court (15:30). Then, he’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight”, to break down other top NBA storylines.

They discuss what to make of Ja Morant’s future as his trajectory is pointing down (31:00), and explain why Morant is a cautionary tale (35:45).

Finally, they react to the reports that Kevin Durant prefers the Spurs as a trade destination and debate whether it’d be the best fit out of his potential suitors (40:00).

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Nick Wright: Lakers SOLD With $10B Valuation! Caitlin Clark Is BETTER Than Advertised, OKC’s Relentless Defense, What’s Missing From NBA Broadcasts Jun 19, 2025

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Colin’s joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1!

They start with the major breaking news that the Buss family has sold the Los Angeles Lakers at a $10 billion dollar valuation, and why it’s a massive positive for the Lakers to no longer be a mom & pop operation (3:00). They compare and rank the biggest brands in American sports (13:00), argue that star players under contract can do as much for a valuation as the brand’s legacy and explain why team valuations have skyrocketed in recent years (19:00).

They pivot to Caitlin Clark and debate whether the media is UNDERRATING her superstardom and how great she will become on the court (28:15). They break down OKC’s relentless defense, why it manages to be so effective in the absence of a truly dominant rim protector and why it would smother the greatest teams from earlier decades (38:00).

They discuss the lack of on-air chemistry between the broadcasters on the ESPN NBA broadcasts despite their high level of individual talent, and Colin lament the lack of highly produced features and packages on the broadcasts that make games feel like big events (55:00). Colin argues that when it comes to making live events feel huge, nobody does it better than UFC and Dana White (1:16:00).

Finally, they talk about how things are going for Colin in Chicago and Colin argues that the traffic is worse in Chicago than L.A. but Nick offers him some MAJOR pushback (1:20:00). They compare and contrast west coast versus east coast politics & culture and highlight which parts appeal to them (1:26:00).

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OKC Takes Game 5 Over Pacers, Durant Wants To Join Spurs, Ja Morant’s Future? Desmond Bane Perfect For Magic Jun 17, 2025

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Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down game 5 of the NBA Finals plus some of the top stories from around the league!

They begin with the Thunder taking a 3-2 lead over the Pacers, powered by SGA and Jalen Williams 71 combined points and tip their cap to Williams for the years of work he’s put in to reach his high level of play (3:30). They also highlight Chet Holmgren and the OKC defense as one of the biggest factors in the win (9:00) and discuss why they feel the eastern conference will be wide open going forward (14:15).

They react to the massive haul paid by the Magic in the Desmond Bane trade but also point out why he’s the perfect piece for Orlando to add (25:30). They discuss the tumult surrounding the Grizzlies, what to make of Ja Morant’s future as his trajectory is pointing down (29:00), and why Morant is a cautionary tale (34:00).

Finally, they react to the reports that Kevin Durant prefers the Spurs as a trade destination, debate whether it’d be the best fit out of his potential suitors (44:00) and comment on the positive trends in the league (53:00).

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Prime Cuts - Aaron Rodgers “Got “Weird”, Shedeur Will Start, Landing Spots for KD? Knicks Coaching Search Jun 14, 2025

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff,, host of “3 and Out” to Aaron Rodgers becoming “weird” late in his career (3:30) which lead teams to pass on him. They compare his relatively short “prime” to some other all-time great quarterbacks (7:00) and debate whether Matthew Stafford could surpass Rodgers on the list of all-time QBs if he plays 2-3 more good years of football (11:00)

They address the concerns coming out of Minnesota about quarterback JJ McCarthy and whether the Vikings could be in trouble at quarterback this season (14:45) and Colin predicts Shedeur Sanders will be starting for the Browns by week 8 (20:30)

Then, he’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to discuss the Knicks struggles in finding a head coach to replace Tom Thibideau (30:45) and explore the best potential landing spots for Kevin Durant (42:30)!

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Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals Game 3 Reaction: Indiana bench shines, OKC gassed Jun 12, 2025

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Colin Cowherd & Jason Timpf react to the Indiana Pacers beating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Colin & Jason give their takes on how Indiana has taken a 2-1 lead and what OKC can do to comeback. Who do they like to win Game 4 and the NBA Finals? They also discuss the Knicks coaching search and potential landing spots for Kevin Durant.

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Stafford > Rodgers?, Shedeur Will Start, Concerns About J.J. McCarthy, Where Does Mickelson Rank All-Time? Jun 10, 2025

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff,, host of “3 and Out”!

They begin by recapping Colin’s vacation to Europe and they discuss some of their favorite overseas trips (3:30)!

They pivot to Aaron Rodgers becoming “weird” late in his career (11:00) and that leading teams to pass on him, compare his relatively short “prime” to some other all-time great quarterbacks (14:30) and debate whether Matthew Stafford could surpass Rodgers on the list of all-time QBs if he plays 2-3 more good years of football (18:45)

They address the concerns coming out of Minnesota about quarterback JJ McCarthy and whether the Vikings could be in trouble at quarterback this season (28:00). They explain why they won’t be surprised if Daniel Jones beats out Anthony Richardson for the Colts starting job (32:00) and lay out their expectations for Sam Darnold in Seattle (35:00)

Colin predicts Shedeur Sanders will be starting for the Browns by week 8 (38:00) and they discuss why “rich” doesn’t fix everything in the NFL(43:00). Colin explains why Bill Belichick’s very young girlfriend isn’t something that bothers him (45:00).

Finally, they discuss what they like and dislike about the LIV golf tour (55:00), debate where Phil Mickelson ranks on the all-time list of golfers (59:15) and explain why Bryson DeChambeau has made one of the great pivots from “unlikeable” to “likeable” in sports! (1:04:00)

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Nick Wright: Can OKC Become A Dynasty? Caitlin Clark’s “Supernova” Fame, Are The Chiefs “America’s Team”? May 28, 2025

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First”!

They begin by discussing that hyperathletic stars rarely win titles and why that bodes better for SGA than Ant in the playoffs (4:00). Colin explains that NIL has fortified college hoops and infused the sport with overseas talent, and argues that OKC should use rather than trade their treasure trove of draft picks (11:00)… but Nick offers a word of caution about OKC becoming a dynasty (14:45).

They try to identify how many NBA players are more famous than Caitlin Clark, and it’s a short list…and Nick argues that die hard WNBA fans are confusing the popularity discussion with “best player” discussion… and Clark’s skill hasn’t lapped her popularity (24:00). Sticking with the fame discussion, they pivot to Baker Mayfield being far less popular and famous relative to the level of football he’s been playing (32:00).

They discuss several “enigma” quarterbacks, where they can’t decide whether they’re great or not…including Jordan Love, CJ Stroud and Justin Herbert (35:00). They highlight several “what-if” moments in NFL history and wonder if Herbert will be able to shake off his terrible playoff performances in the future (46:00).

They dive into how best to parse individual success in team sports, and debate whether USC removing the Notre Dame game from their schedule is worth breaking their longstanding rivalry and tradition (58:30).

Finally, they debate whether the Chiefs have replaced the Cowboys to become “America’s Team” (1:18:00), and Nick explains his experience “parachuting” into the world of professional poker (1:30:00).

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Knicks STUN Pacers, KAT Explodes, Thunder VULNERABLE On The Road, Caitlin Clark Is A “Billion Dollar Athlete” May 26, 2025

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Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down all the NBA playoff action!

They start with the Knicks overcoming a huge Pacers lead and give kudos to Karl-Anthony Towns for putting on an all-timer of a fourth quarter (3:30). They highlight the Pacers offense being “shook” after the Knicks late run and unable to recover (9:00) They both agree the series SHOULD be 2-1 and discuss the trend of teams winning consistently on the road this postseason (14:00).

They pivot to the Wolves destroying the Thunder in game 3, and debate whether it was a fluke or something for OKC to worry about (24:00). They point to the Thunder’s unique style of play and swarming defense as part of what makes them so tough to beat, but explain why they are a vulnerable team when playing on the road (28:00).

Colin compares the Pacers to the Nuggets championship team and questions whether they can have sustained success, and Jason argues the Thunder could potentially win multiple titles but the window is short (33:30).

Finally, they discuss the insane stat that Caitlin Clark is responsible for over a quarter of the WNBA’s revenue and more than tripled the value of the Indiana Fever and whether Clark is a “billion dollar athlete” (46:00). They weigh in on the Steph Curry comparisons, predict she’ll be the best player in the league in a year or two and explain how the WNBA make the most out of marketing their biggest star (52:00).

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Pacers-Knicks Reaction: Jalen Brunson needs help, Indiana "Best Team in NBA" May 24, 2025

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Colin reacts to the Indiana Pacers beating the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He gives his takes on Jalen Brunon, Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Karl Anthony-Towns. Is it over for New York? Colin explains why he thinks the Pacers are the best team in the NBA.

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Jalen Brunson Most “Popular” Knick Ever? Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reece Rivalry, “Tush Push” Survives May 22, 2025

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Colin’s joined by Danny Parkins, host of “Breakfast Ball” on FS1!

They start with Colin sharing commuter stories from their time in Chicago and why they love commuting via train and plane and Colin explains why a business class seat to Europe is his “happy place” (3:30).

They pivot to the NBA and why the Thunder and T-Wolves series will struggle to pull ratings in a league with incredible parity, but Danny counters that long term it will be good for the league and pleads for an earlier tip-off (10:30). They highlight Anthony Edwards lack of shots taken in Game 1, contrasting his lack of assertiveness with past stars like Michael Jordan and the lack of urgency shown by modern players (15:30).

They discuss why NIL money is funneling worldwide basketball talent back into American college basketball and why OKC would be best served using their stockpiled capital in the draft rather than trade it for an established player (26:15).

Colin proposes that Jalen Brunson has a chance to be the most popular Knicks player of all time but Danny argues that Clyde Frazier will retain that title and that Brunson is a “smidge” overrated (33:00).

They discuss the gender disparity embedded in the discourse about the Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reece rivalry, and why if there’s a bit of “hate” in a sports rivalry… it’s a GOOD thing (40:30).

They express their surprise that the NFL didn’t ban the “tush push” since it’s both bad television and will get players hurt (57:00).

Finally, they debate how long it will take for the influence of Ben Johnson’s coaching to show up on the field for Caleb Williams and whether it spells trouble if he struggles early in the season (1:06:15).

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