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Nick Wright is back and ready to discuss the reinvigorated Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James after wins over the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets. Then, Nick debates the pros and cons of NBA expansion and gives his predictions for the World Baseball Classic and March Madness. Nick also recaps the biggest stories that happened while he was away including NFL free agency, the Maxx Crosby debacle, and Bam Adebayo’s 83-pt game. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers winning their ninth of 10 games, this time over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. He breaks down the performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, before outlining how Marcus Smart has changed the identity of the team. Then he discusses the Atlanta Hawks beating the Orlando Magic and the Arizona Wildcats heading into the 2026 NCAA Tournament. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 3 & Out, we break down a major quarterback move as the Kansas City Chiefs trade for Justin Fields. What does this mean for the Chiefs’ offense, how could Fields fit alongside Patrick Mahomes, and what led Kansas City to make the move? We also take a deeper look at the evolution of drafting running backs in today’s NFL. With the position continuing to change in value, how are teams approaching RBs differently in the draft compared to years past? Plus, we discuss how quarterback timelines across the league are getting shorter, with teams making quicker decisions than ever before on whether their young QBs are the long-term answer. And we look at the market around the league and whether any team will ultimately trade for Brandon Aiyuk. Finally, we open up the mailbag and answer your questions from around the NFL. All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes from the NFL offseason. He discusses the biggest moves starting with Mike Tomlin’s replacement Mike McCarthy joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Maxx Crosby saga with the failed trade between the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens, Malik Willis signing with the Miami Dolphins, Mike Evans signing with the San Francisco 49ers, Tyler Linderbaum, Rashan Gary, Kenneth Walker III leaving the Seattle Seahawks for the Kansas City chiefs, and more. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back with Season 4, Episode 39 of Club 520, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen talk about Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, and how his injury-ridden career has kept him from becoming one of the best players in NBA history. Jeff says if Embiid never got hurt, he’d be the best center of all time. The guys rewatched Embiid’s 70-point game against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, and are in awe over how the 7-footer can move like a guard. Jeff then tells a crazy story from playing with the Minnesota Timberwolves about going through treatment for a foot injury, and how they found out his knee was cooked, and that it would affect his free agency. Finally, the guys talk about March Madness and the NCAA tournament, and how the superstars like Darryn Peterson of Kansas and AJ Dybantsa of Duke will perform. Timeline: 1:10 - Episode Start 4:00 - Pike loses in OT to Mt. Vernon (IN) 6:00 - Indiana high school basketball 11:00 - Barbee skipped Cardi B concert 13:30 - "You" by Lloyd or "Slow Down" by Bobby Valentino 15:30 - 520 fans in public 22:00 - "4th and 5th round picks" 25:00 - Body revisions 32:00 - Spring break & Clubbing 34:00 - Barbee's DMs 37:00 - St. Patrick's Day or Cinco de Mayo? 38:30 - B Hen on Druski's show 40:00 - Cinco de Mayo 41:30 - Kodak Black 43:30 - Bow Wow 46:30 - Barbee building a dude 47:30 - Child birthday parties 50:00 - "Square Up" challenge 54:00 - James Brown 56:00 - Boxing knockouts 58:00 - Street ball 01:01:00 - Darryn Peterson 01:05:00 - Darius Acuff 01:08:30 - NBA's latest Mock Draft 01:12:00 - Joel Embiid's 70-point game 01:15:00 - War Machine show on Netflix All lines provided by ‪Hard Rock Bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder beating Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday plus follows up on the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday to discuss what LA needs out of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves to compete in the NBA playoffs, if Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have enough experience, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright reacts to the Buffalo Bills hiring Joe Brady as their next head coach for Josh Allen and company. Did Buffalo make the right hire for their win-now window? Later, Nick predicts Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel, and the New England Patriots to miss the playoffs in 2026... but why? Next, Nick discusses what Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs should do in the upcoming NFL Draft. Is Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love the pick? #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Denver Nuggets in overtime. He breaks down Luka Doncic's game winner, LeBron James and Austin Reaves performances, Nikola Jokic's impressive game, Deandre Ayton's defense, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dana White went LIVE Thursday to announce nine different fights, with the biggest of them all being Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey for the UFC's middleweight championship! Daniel Cormier gives his take on arguably the FIGHT OF THE YEAR between Chimaev and Strickland, and why their past beef and training camp stories are the fuel this championship fight NEEDS. Plus, don't miss DC break down why he believes Sean should be given his props for how he made this fight happen after an impressive TKO third-round victory vs. Anthony 'Fluffy' Hernandez in Houston, Texas. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week. First, Colin’s joined by '3 & Out' host John Middlekauff to react to all the NFL Free Agency moves. They start with the Dolphins signing Malik Willis and give their takes on if they like the move for Miami (3:30). Next they discuss Mike Evans leaving the Bucs for the San Francisco 49ers (7:00), Tyler Linderbaum leaving Ravens for Las Vegas Raiders (9:00) and Cowboys trading for Rashan Gary (12:15). Finally, they discuss the Chiefs adding Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, how does that impact Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce (15:15)? Then, Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1. Colin kicks it off with Bam Adebayo’s historical 83 point game for the Heat, and Colin argues that the fan blowback wouldn’t be nearly as pronounced if he was more of a flashy type of star player, but Danny argues HOW Bam got the record matters and how he got it didn’t sit right because the game stopped becoming basketball to get him extra chances (24:30). They dive into how LeBron has been typecast as the guy that makes everything work regardless of his teammates… until now that he’s playing with Luka Doncic and they don’t gel (32:15). Finally, they discuss the Bears 9.5 win total and whether taking the over is easy money (39:00) . (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to a fun Thursday night NBA slate including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander making history to break Wilt Chamberlain’s consecutive 20-point game streak in a fun OKC Thunder win over Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the Denver Nuggets to a win over the San Antonio Spurs without Victor Wembanyama, and Luka Doncic scoring 51 points in a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Chicago Bulls in the return of LeBron James. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 3 & Out, we break down a major quarterback move as Kyler Murray signs with the Minnesota Vikings. What does the deal mean for Minnesota’s offense, and how does Murray fit into the Vikings’ plans moving forward? It’s also Fugazi Friday, and we dive into the latest headline surrounding Dak Prescott reportedly calling off his wedding. What’s the story, and how much should fans actually care about off-field news like this? Plus, we open up a massive NFL mailbag, answering your questions from around the league — from quarterback debates and team outlooks to offseason moves and what to expect as the season approaches. All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back with Season 4, Episode 38 of Club 520, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen debate the best 70-point games in NBA history after Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point night with the Miami Heat. The guys talk about Damian Lillard’s 71 with the Portland Trail Blazers, Luka Doncic’s 73 with the Dallas Mavericks, and Donovan Mitchell’s 71 with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and all agree that Luka’s was the best. The guys then talk about March Madness and the conference tournament week that leads into it, and debate whether its better to see the best teams in the Final Four, or have a Cinderella team make a run. Timeline: 2:45 - Episode Start 3:45 - adidas Jellyfish 4:30 - Jackets back in the day 9:15 - Barbee 11:30 - Sunroof open during thunderstorm 13:50 - Birdman prison video 16:30 - Calling out cheating wife 20:00 - Partying with Barbee 27:00 - Younger women dating older men 32:00 - Malcolm social clip 34:15 - Taco Bell's new menu 37:30 - Forklift for children 40:00 - Donovan Mitchell dropping 70 42:15 - Jeff cooking ET & Philly 47:15 - Luka's 73-point game 50:30 - Finesse2Tymes & crazy concert video 56:00 - Cardi B & Summer concerts 01:01:00 - 520 Debate: Tournament Cinderella or top teams only? All lines provided by ‪Hard Rock Bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright discusses what has gone wrong with the LeBron James x Luka Doncic pairing for the Los Angeles Lakers and what needs to happen for LA to go on a run in the NBA Playoffs. Later, Nick breaks down what Jayson Tatum's return will look like for Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. Is Tatum necessary for the Celtics to win the NBA Finals. Next, Nick reacts to Lu Dort's cheap shot on Nikola Jokic in Thunder-Nuggets and why he believes the reaction will hinder OKC's chances of repeating. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the Denver Nuggets beating the Houston Rockets. He breaks down how the NBA's Nuggets look with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and Cameron Johnson all finally healthy together, how the Rockets offense is struggling with Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, plus how the Orlando Magic have won five games in a row. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Thursday, March 12 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Kawhi Leonard going off for 45 points in the Los Angeles Clippers win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The guys talk about how Kawhi is still one of the best players in the NBA, and how he is at this point underrated as an all time great. The guys then react to the Orlando Magic getting a big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers behind Desmond Bane’s 35. The Magic are on a 5 game winning streak, and are currently 5th in the east. The guys break down the biggest games from conference tournament week, and how the March Madness bracket will be shaping up. Timeline: 0:00 - Kawhi cooks T'Wolves 5:00 - Ant Edwards drops 36 7:00 - New-look Clippers 9:00 - Magic beat Cavs 17:00 - Superchat questions 30:00 - Hornets beat Kings, Melo vs. DeRozan 43:00 - 2025-26 All-American teams 47:00 - AJ Dybantsa going off 50:00 - Cheating in fishing competition 53:00 - Verified Buckets & B Hen's Parlay All lines provided by ‪Hard Rock Bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 3 & Out, we break down the fallout from the Maxx Crosby trade saga and what it means for the Raiders moving forward. How did things unravel, and where does the franchise go from here after one of the biggest stories of the offseason? We also dive into several major moves around the league. The 49ers make a big addition by trading for Osa Odighizuwa, the Buffalo Bills bring in pass rusher Bradley Chubb, and the Kansas City Chiefs add another weapon by signing Kenneth Walker. Which teams made the biggest impact and how could these moves reshape the league? Plus, a fan-favorite segment makes its return as Dad Diaries is back, with new stories, laughs, and the chaos that comes with life off the field. All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean O'Malley joins Daniel Cormier in a brand new episode of the Daniel Cormier Show! DC sits down with “Suga” Sean to talk about his upbringing in Helena, Montana, and why he wanted to become an NFL or NBA player before transitioning into fighting. O'Malley also addresses the Cory Sandhagen CALLOUT and why the UFC White House card is such a massive card. Sean also relives his viral knockout against Alfred Khashakyan and what it was like seeing Snoop Dogg lose his mind calling the fight. And don't miss O'Malley talk his championship moment against Aljamain Sterling, beating Petr Yan, the loss to Marlon “Chito” Vera, and so much more! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1. Colin kicks it off by explaining that his best indicator for the health of the economy is how full airline flights and how expensive the seats are, and Danny counters that if groceries or rent feel overly expensive that it’s a pretty sure sign of a rougher economy (2:30). They pivot to Bam Adebayo’s historical 83 point game for the Heat, and Colin argues that the fan blowback wouldn’t be nearly as pronounced if he was more of a flashy type of star player, but Danny argues HOW Bam got the record matters and how he got it didn’t sit right because the game stopped becoming basketball to get him extra chances (13:15). They dive into how LeBron has been typecast as the guy that makes everything work regardless of his teammates… until now that he’s playing with Luka Doncic and they don’t gel (26:00). They discuss the Bears 9.5 win total and whether taking the over is easy money (32:00). Finally, they recap watching the movie “One Battle After Another” and Colin argues that Sean Penn is the best American actor and Danny counters with Leonardo DiCaprio (34:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to two potential NBA playoff showdowns from Tuesday including Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs beating Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics after Jaylen Brown got ejected, plus Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers getting another win without LeBron James, this time against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.