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Reaction to Jonathan Kuminga vs. Golden State Warriors saga, Steph Curry & Jimmy Butler impact Sep 23, 2025

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Jason reacts to the latest reporting from Shams Charania and The Athletic on the rift between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors, why Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler need a resolution to get training camp started, why the Dubs should trade JK to the Sacramento Kings for Malik Monk, and more. Then he answers mailbag questions on Nikola Jokic's all-time NBA rank, team building philosophies, and more.

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Lamar Jackson & Ravens STUNNED in loss to Jared Goff & Lions on MNF Sep 23, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Detroit Lions upset win on the road against Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and the Baltimore Ravens. John also debates if the San Francisco 49ers medical staff is suspect due to the injuries piling up yet again for the team, including Nick Bosa who was just ruled out for the season with a torn ACL. Next, John reacts to the Atlanta Falcons moving their offensive coordinator from the coaching booth to the sidelines. John wraps up by reacting to Deion Sanders comments on his son Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders rejecting the Ravens and the Eagles potentially drafting him.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

04:17 - Lions-Ravens

24:16 - 49ers doctors are suspect

27:15 - Falcons OC moving to sidelines

32:22 - Deion Sanders comments on Shedeur Sanders rejecting Ravens

48:32 - Mailbag

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INSTANT REACTION: Lions Dominate Ravens, Dan Campbell Has Built A WINNING Culture, Jared Goff Is Lights Out In Primetime Sep 23, 2025

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Colin Cowherd gives his instant reaction to the Lions on Monday Night Football.

He argues that he hasn’t seen a team dominate the Ravens physically like the Lions (4:00), and explains why he’s so impressed by Dan Campbell’s ability to build a winning culture in Detroit (7:30).

He highlights Jared Goff’s incredible 11-1 record in primetime games and a massive performance by the Lions D that sacked Lamar Jackson seven times (9:00), and argues that the top NFC teams have built better overall rosters than the QB-centric AFC (12:30).

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LIVE REWATCH 2016 NBA Finals Game 7: LeBron's block, Kyrie's shot, Steph loses | Warriors x Cavs Sep 22, 2025

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Jason and Jackson dive back into the archives to rewatch Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. They discuss the narratives at the time surrounding LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, as well as what it's like to go back and watch the game from a 2025 perspective.

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Club 520 - Matt Barnes on guarding Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul-Blake Griffin Clippers BEEF, Warriors Sep 22, 2025

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We’re back with Season 3, Episode 90 of Club 520, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen are joined by Matt Barnes, where he talks about his journey through his NBA career as well as being one of the first basketball players to have a podcast with ‘All The Smoke.’ Barnes talks about the Kevin Durant and Steph Curry Golden State Warriors being the BEST team in modern NBA history, guarding Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, the Chris Paul and Blake Griffin Los Angeles Clippers team, and much more!
Timeline:
0:32 - Episode Start
1:15 - Black forces & white laces
2:30 - Kobe's defense
4:00 - Best 2-way players ever
6:15 - Kawhi Leonard situation
7:45 - LA teams and the "We Believe" Warriors
9:45 - Becoming an elite defender
11:45 - Klay's 60 vs. Teague
13:00 - Matt's Clippers vs. Warriors
13:45 - Best team of our era: KD's Warriors?
15:15 - Fans smoking in Oracle
15:50 - Smoking at coach's house w/Woody Harrelson
16:50 - Baron Davis Top 5 without injuries
18:20 - All-American football player
20:00 - Matt Barnes' hard fouls
21:00 - Kobe: Hardest player to guard
21:45 - Low-key tough covers
22:30 - All the Smoke origin story
26:30 - Work after the NBA
29:00 - Shadiness in the industry
31:45 - "The Jeff Teague championship"
33:45 - KD's return & Matt's injury
36:15 - Lob City Clippers team
39:15 - 2025 L.A. Clippers
40:15 - Trae & Atlanta Hawks
43:15 - Clippers or OKC Thunder?
44:30 - Chris Paul
46:00 - Work-Life balance
49:15 - Coaching AAU basketball
52:30 - If Barnes had NIL money
54:00 - Coaching his kids
57:00 - NBA is a "highlight sport"
58:15 - Teague jersey no draws
01:00:00 - B Hen meeting Jeff story
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520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Kevin Durant DENYING Warriors trade from Suns Sep 22, 2025

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On the Monday, September 22 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Kevin Durant saying NO to a trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Golden State Warriors, as well as the BIGGEST storylines from Week 3 of the NFL season.
Timeline:
0:00 - Indy's WrestlePalooza
2:00 - Chiefs beat Giants
3:30 - Russell Wilson struggles
8:00 - Chiefs making a run?
14:00 - Eagles beat Rams on crazy ending
18:00 - Superchat questions
26:30 - Bears beat Cowboys
29:00 - Best of Week 3 in NFL
38:00 - Superchat Part 2
42:30 - Kevin Durant blocked Warriors trade
49:30 - Crazy Superchat vibes
51:00 - Pat Bev vs. Trae Young
58:00 - Jaylen Brown Get Well Soon
59:00 - Jeff calling teammates
01:02:00 - College Football
01:06:00 - A'ja Wilson MVP
01:15:00 - Cal Raleigh hits HR #58
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Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs past Giants & Russell Wilson on SNF Sep 22, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Sunday Night Football matchup between Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Russell Wilson and the New York Giants. John also reacts to a crazy NFL Week 3 slate: the Philadelphia Eagles wild comeback win at home vs. the Los Angeles Rams, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears blowing out Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys at home, Arizona Cardinals road loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the Los Angeles Chargers going 3-0 in the AFC West with a win over the Denver Broncos, the biggest plays & upsets of the day, and much more!

04:26 - Chiefs-Giants

12:22 - Patrick Mahomes

21:51 - Overrated/Underrated

21:59 - Cardinals-49ers

29:02 - Minnesota Vikings & Washington Commanders

30:18 - Falcons-Panthers

32:49 - Cowboys-Bears

35:28 - Broncos-Chargers

37:53 - Rams-Eagles

43:57 - Jets-Buccaneers

45:49 - Colts-Titans

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Daniel Cormier CALLS FOR Jon Jones on White House Card, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Sep 21, 2025

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Conor McGregor announced that he will fight Michael Chandler on the UFC's White House Card, but Daniel Cormier argues that despite that being the fight to make, Jon Jones NEEDS TO ALSO be on that White House card in 2026. DC breaks down why Chandler is the only opponent for McGregor. Plus, hear why Cormier thinks, despite their bad blood, Jones absolutely deserves a chance to fight in June of next year on the White House card. And DC gives his thoughts on the first images of what the event will look like in Washington D.C.! #Volume

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Best Of - Baker Mayfield MVP SEASON? Mahomes & Chiefs DYNASTY ON THE LINE? Sep 20, 2025

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Nick Wright reacts to Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game-winning drive to beat CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football during Week 2 of the NFL season. Is Baker a legit MVP candidate? Are the Bucs in line to compete for the NFC's 1-seed? Later, Nick reacts to Justin Herbert's big night in the Los Angeles Chargers' 20-9 win over Geno Smith, Pete Carroll, and the Las Vegas Raiders. Are Jim Harbaugh's Chargers primed for their breakout year? Next, Nick reacts to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs' 0-2 start to the NFL season after their 20-17 loss to Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. Are the Chiefs finally in jeopardy of losing the AFC West following Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers' 2-0 start? How nervous should KC fans actually be? Then, Nick breaks down why everything is at stake for KC as they are set to face off with Russell Wilson and the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football in Week 3 of the NFL season. #Volume

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Prime Cuts - Bench Caleb Williams? Best College Football Programs, Chiefs Start 0-2 Sep 20, 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 break down the Eagles win over the Chiefs (3:00) and debate whether the Bears should actually bench #1 overall pick Caleb Williams after another outing where he looked incapable of playing within the structure of an NFL offense (8:30)

He reacts to Baker Mayfield’s late game heroics for the Bucs on MNF (26:15)

Then, he’s joined by college football guru Josh Pate and they debate whether UCLA is over their skis in the Big Ten (38:45), and which schools are truly the best five college football programs (43:00).

Finally, they discuss whether Brian Kelly is the right coach for LSU (53:00).

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