Headlines from the NFL continue to come out this week as the Super Bowl is right around the corner. NFLPA president DeMaurice Smith is talking about getting rid of the NFL Combine, and Calvin thinks he has a point. Also in the league, did anyone catch that AJ Green retired? Does anyone even care?

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Kevin Durant going to Phoenix instantly made the Suns contenders. One player who wasn’t moved during the trade window, however, was Deandre Ayton. Calvin wants to know if the former top pick can be mature enough to get over his beef with Monty Williams. The Phoenix moves now make the Western Conference that much more difficult to get through, and the team that may feel it the most could be the Denver Nuggets.

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The NBA trade deadline ended just as today’s show was starting, and there was a LOT of action to sort through. Kevin Durant is headed to the Phoenix Suns, Russell Westbrook got flipped to the Utah Jazz, and even the San Antonio Spurs made a few more moves. In the NFL, Russell Wilson is caught in an investigation for his non-profit work as the hits keep coming for the Denver Broncos quarterback.

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Moving to the NFL, Derek Carr has received permission to seek a trade to a new team, and his tour is starting with the New Orleans Saints. There are some good pieces in the Big Easy, but are they the best landing spot for the Pro Bowl quarterback? Looking at another signal-caller, Aaron Rodgers is also uncertain about his future and shared yesterday that he is going on a darkness retreat for reflection. Ok, Aaron.

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Last night was all about LeBron, and “The King” is starting to feel more comfortable talking about his own greatness. He dropped a nugget during the celebration that could hint at a future on the court outside of Los Angeles. Can the Lakers do enough to keep him around, and do they want to? A listener question sparks a discussion on rebuilding strategy centered around the NBA lottery.

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The Super Bowl is just days away, but that doesn’t matter. Last night, LeBron James set a new all-time NBA scoring record. Calvin gives his thoughts on the accomplishment and the history. Everyone at the game witnessed history, but most were capturing the moment with their phone. Is the backlash from those who weren’t there warranted?

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The Los Angeles Lakers are back in action tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and that means LeBron James has a chance to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time scoring list. Trailing by just 35 points, does he get it done? Over in Brooklyn, the Nets are trying to work with Kevin Durant to construct a contender after trading away Kyrie Irving. From the Phoenix Suns to the Miami Heat, and even the Golden State Warriors, rumors about Durant’s future are swirling.

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Continuing his observations from Hour 1 on the Kansas City Chiefs, Calvin resets Hour 2 with a look at the construction of the Chiefs machine and how they are built to last. The Philadelphia Eagles ownership is already talking contract for Jalen Hurts, but they could take a page or two from their opponent on building for the future. While the new faces of the NFL get set to square off, Bill Belichick joined Tom Brady’s “Let’s Go” podcast this week and got emotional when reflecting back on their time together.

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Last night was a big game in college basketball as the Texas Longhorns faced the Kansas Jayhawks on the road. It was a losing effort for the Longhorns, which got Calvin thinking - It is REALLY tough to win on the road in the Big 12. Getting into the Super Bowl LVII talk for the day, an interesting point is making the rounds as Nick Sirianni opened up to the media about being passed over by Andy Reid to stay on the Chiefs’ staff back in 2013.

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On Thursday afternoon, the Houston Texans introduced DeMeco Ryans as the team’s new head coach. Drew Dougherty of Texans TV joins the show to start Hour 2 as Calvin asks him about the organization’s reaction to the signing and the next steps for the team to take this offseason. To close out the week, there’s BIG show news as Grind Nation welcome Lubbock’s 100.7 The Score to the family, but that’s not all.

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