First Things First

00:00 Can the Lakers trust AD enough to win the series against the Suns after his Game 1 struggles?

11:54 Drawing A Blank

21:48 Should the Clippers feel fine, concerned, or in panic mode?

33:30 Report: Patriots have had internal discussions about acquiring Julio Jones.

44:10 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Do the Suns have a chance in their first-round matchup with the Lakers?

11:10 Drawing A Blank

19:32 Nick makes his official NBA playoff picks.

32:38 Giannis on playoffs: “I don’t know if this year is going to be different.”

43:47 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 What was your reaction to last night’s play-in win by the Lakers?

10:10 Drawing A Blank

21:06 Was LeBron’s game-winning three last night clutch or luck?

31:04 Chris Broussard reacts to the Lakers win over the Warriors.

42:14 What did last night’s loss say about Steph and the Warriors?

51:55 Stories to Start Your Morning 

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00:00 Is it time to consider Jayson Tatum a superstar?

10:42 Drawing A Blank

19:11 Who will win tonight’s play-in game: Warriors or Lakers?

30:12 What do you make of Ty Lue saying he doesn’t “give a damn” if people think the Clippers tried to avoid the Lakers?

40:47 Before or After?

55:25 Stories to Start Your Morning 

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00:00 Who is more dangerous for one game: Steph or LeBron?

11:17 Confidence Meter

20:11 IN or OUT on Rodgers returning to Green Bay?

30:43 NBA MVP Ballots

44:21 Who should the Nets be rooting for tonight: Wizards or Celtics?

54:29 What’s your reaction to LeBron firing back at his haters on IG?

1:07:41 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Should LeBron and the Lakers be afraid of Steph and the Warriors on Wednesday?

10:40 Drawing A Blank

21:20 Is LeBron right that Steph should be MVP?

36:12 Do you believe Aaron Rodgers’ mind is already made up?

48:28 What does it say about the Clippers that they seemingly avoided the Lakers on purpose?

1:05:53 Stories to Start Your Morning

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MLB Player-Agent, Rachel Luba, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: The struggles of becoming an MLB agent in a male dominated industry, Trevor Bauer’s contract with the Dodgers, details on the negotiation process for Yasiel Puig’s contract and what makes Luba Sports different than any other agency.

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00:00 Do the Lakers need to avoid the play-in tournament to make a title run?

10:09 Big Deal Or No Big Deal?

18:28 Should the 76ers be worried about a potential 2nd round matchup with the Heat?

33:48 Are you as confident as Tom Brady’s dad that the Bucs will “beat the Patriots rather handily” Week 4 at Foxboro?

44:50 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 What will be on the line Week 4 when Tom Brady makes his return to Foxboro to face the Patriots?

11:43 Drawing A Blank

20:50 Which team has a clearer path to the Super Bowl based on their schedule: Bucs or Chiefs?

35:01 What’s your level of faith in Green Bay if Rodgers and the Packers can salvage their relationship?

45:30 Stories to Start Your Morning

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00:00 Should the Lakers feel better or worse about their chances in the playoffs after last night?

10:35 Drawing A Blank

19:33 Should teams be afraid of the Warriors in the postseason?

33:27 Do you think signing Tebow will be good for the Jaguars locker room?

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