What's Wright? with Nick Wright

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 and the “What’s Wright” podcast, live from the Hard Rock Bet party bus.

They start with the USMNT looking far better than anticipated (4:00), the World Cup being absolutely incredible through the group stage (8:30), and what their expectations are for the USMNT in the knockout stage (12:15). They laud coach Mauricio Pochettino’s aggressive style of play (17:00) note the African nations for being very competitive at the tournament (20:30), look ahead to how the bracket could play out and explain why Bosnia is a must-win game for the US (26:00).

They pivot to the NBA and react to the Heat trading for Giannis (31:45) and the Wolves trading for LaMelo Ball (44:00), preview the Colombia/Portugal game and react to the fans coming to the World Cup falling in love with American culture (58:00).

Finally, they make their predictions for the winner of the World Cup (1:06:00).

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Nick Wright reacts to the Miami Heat trading for Milwaukee Bucks' star Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as the Minnesota Timberwolves trading for Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball. Nick breaks down why he believes neither trade will work out for the Heat or Timberwolves... and why the fallout may be worse than you'd expect. Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' massive deal with Austin Reaves and what it means for the future of LeBron James in LA. Could we see LeBron joining up with Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors or returning to Miami with Giannis? #Volume

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Nick Wright reacts to the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. What does this mean for Anthony Edwards and Minnesota's title chances? Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers signing Austin Reaves to a max contract and what it means for the future of the franchise, Luka Doncic, and LeBron James. Then, Nick recaps the NBA Draft, starting with the Washington Wizards selecting AJ Dybantsa with the first pick. Later, Nick previews the USMNT’s final group stage game against Türkiye and debates if he is ready to trust Brazil with Neymar back in the fold. #Volume

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Nick Wright reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. How does this shift the balance of power in the Eastern Conference? What is next for Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics, who came up short with their offer for the Bucks' star? Later, Nick previews the NBA Draft, starting with who he believes should be the #1 pick for the Washington Wizards between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer. Then, Nick recaps a wild week of the World Cup, including braces from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland. #Volume

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Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals over Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. Is Jalen Brunson the best player in the NBA? Where does he rank among all-time Knicks? Later, Nick breaks down what went wrong for Wemby and San Antonio and how the Spurs can return to the Finals. Next, Nick reacts to the first week of the World Cup. #Volume

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Nick Wright reacts to the opening week of the World Cup including Lionel Messi’s hat trick in Argentina’s opening 3-0 win over Algeria, whether Portugal should bench Cristiano Ronaldo after drawing with DR Congo, and who looks best positioned to make a deep run after their first game. #Volume

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Nick Wright reacts to the New York Knicks championship parade and what’s next for Jalen Brunson. Then Nick discusses some final takeaways from this NBA season including why Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves should be inspired by this New York run and whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will end up a Boston Celtic. Later, Nick dives into the US Men's National Team's expectations at the World Cup following their dominant performance against Paraguay. Are Christian Pulisic and Team USA ready to make a run? #Volume

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Nick Wright reacts to the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals in Game 5 and what it means for Jalen Brunson’s legacy. Then, Nick debates what went wrong for the San Antonio Spurs, and how the perception of Victor Wembanyama has shifted. Later, Nick recaps the first few days of the World Cup, including the USMNT’s incredible win over Paraguay. Finally, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume

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Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. Nick breaks down how Brunson, OG Anunoby, and New York pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. Does Wemby's second-half meltdown vacate his "best player alive" title? Later, Nick shares his predictions for the 2026 World Cup including his winner, dark horse, and outcome for Team USA! #Volume

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Nick Wright shares his predictions for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks and Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. Will New York be able to close out the series following their unbelievable Game 4 comeback? How will Wemby, De'Aaron Fox, and San Antonio respond from the largest collapse in NBA Finals history? Later, Nick shares his predictions for the 2026 World Cup including his winner, dark horse, and outcome for Team USA! #Volume

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