Colin defends Kevin Durant for playing hurt because those are the moments we remember in sports and we criticize player who don't play when injured. He says the US Women's National team has nothing to apologize for after a 13-0 win. Plus, FS1's Nick Wright talks about NBA free agency and why this injury to KD won't keep him out of New York next season.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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John dives into the contract extension that the Eagle gave DeVonta Smith and what it means for WR's and the position for the many players with upcoming contract negotiations. John also discusses the WR draft class and who he thinks has the highest upside to make an immediate impact at the top of the draft. Later, John talks about holdouts in the NFL and the latest "Tangent Tuesday."
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:17 - DeVonta Smith gets an extension
14:41 - WR scouting report
26:39 - Holdouts
30:48 - Other NFL notes
35:19 - Tangent Tuesday
45:03 - Mailbag
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3 & Out - DeVonta Smith gets an extension, WR scouting report, holdouts, Tangent Tuesday

Draymond Green gives his take on the Allen Iverson statue controversy before giving his NBA playoff preview including Steph Curry and the Warriors play-in against De'Aaron Fox and the Kings, LeBron James and the Lakers vs. Zion Williamson and the Pelicans, why Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook will be defensive x-factors in their respective series, how the Mavericks can win behind Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the exciting matchup between Jimmy Butler's Heat and Joel Embiid's 76ers, why nobody wants to face Jayson Tatum and the Celtics, and much more. 
0:00 Start
5:00 Play-in rules
11:00 Warriors vs Kings
18:00 Lakers vs Pelicans
20:00 Heat vs. 76ers
25:00 West preview
32:00 East preview
Produced by: Jackson Safon
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Draymond Green Show - Playoff Preview, Play-In Breakdown

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns' matchup with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason previews the biggest factors, breaks down film from previous Phoenix-Minnesota games, and picks a winner for the series. Later, Jason shares his thoughts on Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic's matchup with Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers and discusses playoff scenarios for LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA Mailbag segment.
Timeline (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements):
04:00 - Introduction
07:52 - Suns-Timberwolves Predictions
28:14 - Suns-Wolves Film Breakdown
01:11:33 - Magic-Cavs Predictions
01:18:57 - NBA Mailbag
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Hoops Tonight - Suns-Timberwolves Predictions: Why Kevin Durant & Phoenix will take down Minnesota

Colin examines the upcoming NFL draft and why teams can quickly turn their franchises around unlike the other pro leagues where rebuilds can take years. He tells you why he was right about LeBron James and wrong about the Warriors. Plus, NBA insider Ric Bucher joins the show in studio to preview the NBA playoffs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Colin examines the upcoming NFL draft and why teams can quickly turn their franchises around unlike the other pro leagues where rebuilds can take years
The Patriots may take an interesting pick at quarterback
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