First Things First

00:00 How concerning was the Lakers’ performance in their blowout loss to the Thunder?

10:37 Do you think Bill Belichick’s criticism will become a problem for Cam Newton in New England?

21:51 Drawing A Blank

32:37 Stories to Start Your Morning

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Antoine Walker joins to recap the Blazers/Rockets game.

13:16 Will Tom Brady dominate with the Bucs at age 43?

24:00 Drawing A Blank

34:41 Stories to Start Your Morning

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Can anyone beat the Lakers if AD plays like he did last night?

10:05 How much pressure should Lamar Jackson feel to lead the Ravens on a deep playoff run?

19:33 Drawing A Blank

30:08 Stories to Start Your Morning

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Have the Rockets proved that they could make a run this postseason?

13:48 Greg Jennings joins to discuss the Packers’ situation with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love.

21:52 Drawing A Blank

30:22 Stories to Start Your Morning

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weekend edition episode, revisit Nick Wright's NBA MVP ballot, his All-NBA teams, and his award picks.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Did LeBron James look like he’s going to lead the Lakers to a title in his opening scrimmage?

12:13 Who will have a better start to the season: Tom Brady or Cam Newton?

24:50 Drawing A Blank

34:40 Stories to Start Your Morning

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Tom Verducci joins to discuss MLB Opening Day

13:45 What was your takeaway from the Clippers 99-90 win against the Magic in the first scrimmage of the Orlando bubble?

23:43 Tom Brady posts that a QB “must convince his teammates that he can be trusted when all else fails.”

32:38 Stories to Start Your Morning

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 O.J. Howard on the Bucs’ offense: “When you put us on paper, we’re one of the best in the league, if not the best.”

11:22 Nick’s NBA Awards

21:00 How will no NFL preseason impact the Chiefs and Patriots?

32:35 Stories to Start Your Morning

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Tyreek Hill and Chris Jones continue talk of a Chiefs’ “dynasty,” Jones says Chiefs are going to win “five-plus rings.”

11:02 Nick Wright’s NBA MVP ballot

24:00 Drawing A Blank

31:32 Which MLB team is best set up for a 60-game season?

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revisit the BEST segments from this week's slate of shows:

00:00 Report: Washington to retire team nickname

8:56 Are you surprised the 76ers are rolling out a brand new starting 5 for the NBA restart?

16:50 Are the Chiefs a lock to become the next dynasty after signing Chris Jones and Mahomes to long-term deals?

24:14 Should Cam be worried about how he and Belichick will mesh?

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices