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WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Jayson Tatum responds to critics Celtics had an easy path to championship / Would being swept impact Luka Donic’s legacy? (23:37) Trevor Lawrence signs 5 year extension with the Jaguars (34:00) Caleb Williams and Brock Purdy to train together in offseason (37:59) Sauce Gardner: “Ya’ll really make a big deal because a 15+ year HOF QB missed 2 days of practice?” (44:41) What would a 3-peat mean for Patrick Mahomes legacy? / Should the Cowboys pay Dak Prescott? (57:24) Has this NBA Finals helped or hurt Jayson Tatum’s legacy? (1:04:01) NBA Finals Game 4 tonight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 Is Luka the biggest reason the Mavs lost Game 3? 24:36 Would JJ Redick be a good hire for the Lakers? 33:35 Joel Embiid: "Did Bucks give them the championship?" 37:39 Who deserves Finals MVP? 43:39 Broussard reveals who is under duress this week 56:08 Would a sweep make Boston a historically great team? 1:03:16 Nick picks last night's top NBA performers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Mavericks need Game 3 win tonight against Celtics / Jerry West also known as the NBA logo passed away at 86 (24:08) Robert Saleh says that him and Aaron Rodgers “are on the exact same page” in regards to him missing mandatory minicamp (33:36) Sean Payton on critics of him and the Broncos: “I have two middle fingers” (38:07) Did Chris Simms rank Josh Allen too high? 2nd best QB in the NFL according to his list (43:51) Jason Kidd says praising Jaylen Brown “wasn’t mind games” (56:09) Joe Burrow speaks on recovering from injuries and preparing for this NFL season (1:03:07) Who wins Game 3: Mavericks or Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Is the Lakers job a good one? / Is winning still LeBron James top priority? / Reaction to Kristaps Porzingis' injury update (21:17) Reaction to Aaron Rodgers missing minicamp (30:23) Expect Mike Tomlin to work well with Russell Wilson on the Steelers? (35:34) How is this NBA Finals impacting Kyrie Irving's legacy? (42:54) Nick's NBA Finals player rankings (55:51) Can Brock Purdy lead the 49ers back to the Super Bowl? (1:02:59) 27-year anniversary of the Michael Jordan "Flu Game" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Time for Mavericks to panic down 0-2 to Celtics? (22:10) Dan Hurley reportedly turns down Lakers offer to be HC (32:12) Should Celtics fan be worried about Kristaps Porzingis? (37:10) Surprised by another Kyrie Irving dud in the NBA Finals? (43:49) Should Luka Doncic be happy with how he played? (55:34) Did Caitlin Clark get snubbed from the USA Olympic team? (1:02:59) Nick's UFL Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Celtics beat Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals (21:57)Worried about Jayson Tatum’s performance? / Is Dan Hurley going to be the next Lakers HC? (32:58) Caleb Williams on Bears: “We’re gonna be pretty damn good” (37:05)Mike McDaniel reminds Dolphins players about 24-year playoff-win drought (40:38) Put a grade on Luka Doncic’s Finals performance in loss (50:44)Jalen Hurts says 95% of the offense is new (57:24) Nick’s NBA Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Dan Hurley is the reported frontrunner for the Lakers HC job (21:59) Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic would be greatest Mav ever with an NBA title? (32:48) Better option as Lakers HC: Hurley or JJ Redick? (37:08) Can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown afford another NBA Finals loss? (43:48) Broussard's Under Duress List (57:21) Game 1 a “must-win” more for Celtics or Mavericks? (1:03:41) Who will be MVP of Game 1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) LeBron James wishes he still played with Kyrie Irving. Will JJ Redick work as Lakers HC? (23:22) Good idea to make Micah Parsons the highest-paid non-QB? (32:34) Like Nick Sirianni's trash talk? (36:40) Chris Simms ranks Brock Purdy as the 17th best QB in the NFL (44:29) Nick's Most to Gain from an NBA Finals win (58:01) Reaction to a slimmed-down Tua Tagovailoa (1:03:10) Caleb Williams reportedly already making Patrick Mahomes-like throws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Are the Celtics an all-time great team with title win? / What is Kyrie Irving's legacy with a second title? (22:27) Should Cowboys fans be worried about CeeDee Lamb? (32:31) Should the Jaguars commit to Trevor Lawrence? (39:36) Angel Reese: "Reason why we're watching women's basketball is not just because of 1 person" (47:52) Nick's NBA Finals player rankings (58:37) C.J. Stroud says he would take Eli Manning's career over Aaron Rodgers because of the championships (1:04:58) Team USA a lock to win Gold at Olympics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Jayson Tatum’s Celtics legacy / Would Mavs title mean more for Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving? (24:45) Justin Jefferson signs record extension with Vikings / Aaron Rodgers latest comments on his ability (34:49) Should Caitlin Clark’s teammates be doing a better job to defend her? (39:38) Buying that the Cowboys are committed to Dak Prescott? (43:51) Will Kyrie Irving’s history have any impact in the NBA Finals? (57:20)Is C.J. Stroud already a top 5 QB? (1:03:36) Nick’s UFL Medals / Mac Jones at Jags practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Mavs eliminate Timberwolves and advance to NBA Finals. Is Luka Doncic the best player in the NBA? (20:45) Who wins the finals: Mavericks or Celtics? (32:37) Will Tee Higgins holdout be a distraction for Joe Burrow and the Bengals? (37:27) Is Hard Knocks good or bad for a rookie Caleb Williams? (44:24) Should the Timberwolves run it back? (57:53) Russell Wilson says that Justin Fields “would strike fear in some defenses” as an offensive weapon (1:03:38) Anthony Edwards mentions Wildes in new Adidas ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Mavericks vs Timberwolves Game 5 tonight (22:39) Dolphins and Jaylen Waddle agree to extension. What does this mean for CeeDee Lamb? (33:01) Is Chris Jones the best defensive player in the NFL? (37:37) Will Trevor Lawrence reach elite status this year? (43:00) Broussard's Under Duress List (56:42) Aaron Rodgers has foot examined at OTAs (1:03:40) Mavs at T-Wolves tonight. Who wins Game 5? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Timberwolves beat Mavericks 105-100. Should the Mavs be worried? (19:33) Are Josh Allen and the Bills Super Bowl or bust? (30:35) Bronny James will remain in the 2024 NBA Draft (35:59) NBA offseason hypothetical deals (44:14) Nick’s NFL Tiers 99 days out from the start of the season (55:27) MLB incorporates Negro League stats (1:03:35) Nick’s NBA Medals / Drake Maye signs rookie deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Celtics sweep Pacers and advance to another NBA Finals. Jaylen Brown named ECF MVP over Jayson Tatum (23:30) Is Kyrie Irving’s time with the Mavericks changing his legacy? (34:50) Is the Lakers vacant HC job set up to fail? (40:32) What would getting swept mean for Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves? (44:59) Nick’s NBA playoff player rankings (56:51) What is at stake for Joe Burrow and the Bengals this season? (1:04:15) Nick’s NBA Medals / Can the Mavs complete the T-Wolves sweep? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Impressed with the Mavericks and Celtics 3-0 leads in the conference finals? / Remembering Hall of Famer Bill Walton (25:53) Timberwolves are down 0-3 to Dallas. Was Anthony Edwards anointed too early? (34:43) Tom Brady comments on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs chances to 3-peat (39:35) Aaron Rodgers says that he trusts Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett (44:01) Should LeBron James leave or stay with the Lakers? (55:30) Are the Lions Super Bowl or bust? (1:03:22) Nick’s UFL Medals / Will the Pacers get swept? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH CLIPS ON YOUTUBE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Surprised Mavericks took Game 1 over Timberwolves? / Should Celtics be such big NBA Title favorites? (23:39) Expect Dak Prescott's contract to impact the Cowboys season? (31:39) Can Derrick Henry help Lamar Jackson and the Ravens get over the hump? (36:09) What do you make of Caitlin Clark and the Fever's 0-5 start? (43:21) Broussard's Under Duress List (55:38) Stan Van Gundy calls Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving "arguably the best offensive backcourt in the history of the NBA" (1:03:08) Nick's NBA Medals / Pacers at Celtics Game 2 tonight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Impressed by the Celtics comeback win over Pacers? / Feel better about Jayson Tatum? / Who is tonight more important for: Timberwolves or Mavericks? (21:14) Aaron Rodgers attends Jets first day of OTAs. Expectations for him and the Jets this season? (31:43) Can the Dolphins change their cold weather reputation? (37:52) Will Brock Purdy take a step up next season? (45:50) Justin Fields on Russell Wilson and Steelers: “Don’t have the mindset of me just sitting all year” (53:34) Patrick Mahomes joins the show. Gives his thoughts on Nick’s NBA Tiers (1:05:18) Mavs vs Timberwolves Game 1: who wins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Lakers are reportedly “infatuated” with JJ Redick's potential / Can the Celtics prove anything vs Pacers? (22:59) Is Lamar Jackson’s best still yet to come? (32:17) Is it a mistake for the Jaguars to give Trevor Lawrence a massive contract extension? (39:20) Worried about how the Cowboys are handling the offseason? (44:03) Nick's playoff player rankings (56:58) Bigger deal: Tee Higgins or Justin Jefferson missing OTAs? (1:04:25) Patrick Mahomes joins show tomorrow / Celtics vs Pacers Game 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Impressed with the Timberwolves or disappointed in the Nuggets after historic collapse? (23:04) Have an issue with Michael Malone using fatigue as an excuse for his team? (43:17) Do the Jaguars need to pay Trevor Lawrence $50M (57:29) Are Aaron Rodgers and the Jets getting too much hype? (59:51) Is there an issue with HC Michael Malone going after reporter? (1:03:45) More Michael Malone presser (1:05:30) Who has the edge in the Western Conference Finals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Timberwolves stun Nuggets and advance to Western Conference Finals (24:56) What does the Mavericks WCF run mean for Luka Doncic? (34:17) Was this season a success for Jalen Brunson and the Knicks? (39:20) Ex-Bills current Dolphins DB Jordan Poyer calls Josh Allen the best QB in the NFL (43:15) Bigger story: Nuggets collapse or T-Wolves comeback? (55:18) Eastern Conference Finals must-win for Celtics vs Pacers? (1:02:24) Nick’s UFL Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices