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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

(00:00) More likely to return to Super Bowl 49ers or Chiefs? / Caleb Williams & Bears rookie potential / Mavs take 3-2 lead on Thunder (23:11) Can the Cowboys win 11 games this season? How good can the Ravens be? (34:37) Will Josh Allen and the Bills under or over perform this year? (38:44) Must-Win NFL Schedule release edition (43:23) Broussard's Under Duress List (55:40) What is a successful season for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets? (1:02:33) Nick's NBA Medals / Can Nuggets eliminate Timberwolves tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Nuggets take 3-2 series lead on T-Wolves / Jalen Brunson validate his Club Superstar status with Knicks win over Pacers? (21:53) What does Jared Goff’s new deal mean for Dak Prescott and Cowboys? (32:17) Jets to play Vikings in London. Chances J.J. McCarthy outplays Aaron Rodgers? (37:05) Under more pressure this year: Trevor Lawrence or Caleb Williams? (42:45) Nick reveals his latest NBA Playoff Tiers (55:40) Better bet to win NFC Jordan Love and Packers or Jalen Hurts and Eagles? (1:02:04) Nick’s NBA Medals / Mavs vs Thunder preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) LeBron James sits courtside at Cavs game / Who is more to blame for Mavs loss to Thunder: Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving? (21:17) Could the Chiefs start 0-2? / Better bet to win AFC East: Dolphins or Bills? (33:08) Did Jared Goff deserve his big payday from the Lions? (37:07) Tom Brady's Fox debut will be Cowboys at Browns Week 1. How much pressure is on Dak Prescott? (43:20) Nick's latest NBA Playoff player rankings (55:24) More faith in Aaron Rodgers or Brock Purdy? (1:02:27) Nick's NBA Medals / Timberwolves vs Nuggets tonight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Surprised Nuggets won both games and tied series with T-Wolves? / Are the Knicks in trouble? (23:19) Is Nick happy with KC’s Week 1 opponent in the Ravens? (33:28) Jerod Mayo on Drake Maye: “A lot to work on” (38:40) Are Lamar Jackson and the Ravens the biggest competition in the AFC? (44:07) Nick officially re-opens Club Superstar (57:21) Did Reggie Miller criticize LeBron James? (1:03:15) Nick’s UFL Medals / This a must win for Ravens or Chiefs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Is Jalen Brunson the MVP of the playoffs? / Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd MVP (21:13) Reaction to QB rankings list with Brock Purdy at 2 and Daniel Jones ranked last (31:44) Do the Chiefs need Rashee Rice insurance? (38:21) More or less faith in Lamar Jackson and the Ravens next season? (43:32) Broussard's Under Duress List (57:31) Byron Scott on Undisputed: "Make LeBron (James) the coach" of the Lakers (1:03:19) Nick's NBA Medals / Mavs at Thunder tonight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Mavericks fall to Thunder / Celtics dominate Cavaliers / Surprised Jamal Murray not suspended? (21:43) Have we already seen the best of Joe Burrow? Who can dethrone Chiefs? (33:04) Austin Rivers says you can't take 30 NFL players and put them in the NBA but you can put 30 NBA players in the NFL (38:37) What are the chances Caleb Williams and the Bears fall flat his rookie season? (44:12) Nick's NBA Playoff Tiers (56:50) Is Dak Prescott a Super Bowl caliber QB for Cowboys? (1:03:31) Nick's NBA Medals / How good can Jalen Brunson play tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Did the T-Wolves end the series vs Nuggets? (23:52) Is Jalen Brunson a superstar? (32:42) How should Kirk Cousins feel about Michael Penix Jr? (37:08) Will the Cowboys regret not landing a star RB? (43:13) Nick’s latest NBA playoff player rankings (56:14) Can the T-Wolves sweep the Nuggets? (1:03:26) Nick’s NBA Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Surprised the Timberwolves stole Game 1 from the Nuggets? / What’s next for the Clippers? (24:00) Expect Aaron Rodgers & Jets to have a Pro Bowl-caliber season? (38:39) Surprised by Donovan Mitchell leading the Cavs to the next round? (38:39) Is Jalen Brunson a superstar if the Knicks advance past the Pacers? (43:54) Is it unfair to label LeBron James a "coach killer" after Darvin Ham is fired? (57:08) Can Saquon Barkley get the Eagles over the hump? (1:02:31) Nick's UFL Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Lakers fire Darvin Ham after 2 seasons / Jalen Brunson and Knicks eliminate 76ers (23:16) Patrick Mahomes says he will run “corndog” offensive play in another Super Bowl next year / Dolphins threat level in AFC (32:22) Who wins series: Nuggets or Timberwolves? (38:59) What is Brock Purdy’s ceiling if the 49ers keep Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel? (43:55) Nick Reveals his latest NBA Title Pie (55:28) Patrick Beverley throws ball at Pacers fan and won’t talk to reporter who isn’t subscribed to his podcast (1:02:14) Nick’s NBA Medals / Mavericks vs Clippers tonight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Mavericks take a 3-2 lead on the Clippers / Celtics eliminate the Heat (22:42) Jets GM on Aaron Rodgers: "Slinging the ball as well as ever" / Trevor Lawrence 5th year option (34:44) Micah Parsons on Cowboys playoff struggles: "frustrating and demoralizing" (39:13) Are the Lakers making Darvin Ham the fall guy? (44:54) Broussard's Under Duress List (56:02) Suns Owner: "Enough talent to win a championship" (1:03:46) Nick's NBA Medals / 76ers vs Knicks Game 6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices