The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Draymond Green breaks down Celtics-Heat Game 7, how the Warriors and Celtics stack up in the NBA Finals, and why he's ecstatic that Darvin Ham was hired by the Lakers. #Herd

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Colin compares the Boston Celtics window for championship success to a hugely popular sitcom that almost didn't see a second season. Also, Colin has a perfect new home for quarterback Baker Mayfield. Plus, there is a great basketball culture in San Francisco due, in part, to Golden State coach Steve Kerr's background as an assistant on some very successful teams, but Warrior guard Steph Curry also came into the league as a more mature player and person.  Later, NBA veteran Ryan Hollins joins The Herd to tell Colin what the Los Angeles Lakers should do with guard Russell Westbrook, how the Warriors-Celtics pairing in the NBA Finals will shake out.

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Colin previews the NBA Finals and gives his prediction

Baker Mayfield would be a good fit on the Saints

Would the Nets trade Kyrie Irving?

Guest: Sam Amick

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Could Kyrie Irving be traded to the Lakers?

Update on Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams

The Cowboys did not have a good offseason

What will the Pelicans do with Zion Williamson?

Guest: Bill Oram

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More on the NBA Finals this Thursday

Guest: Ryan Hollins

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Colin explains how KD and Kyrie’s bad career decisions are on full display in the Finals (3:00). Then, 3-time NBA champion - and host of The Draymond Green Show - Draymond Green and Colin discuss the Celtics’ Game 7 ECF win over the Heat (9:00), how the Warriors are preparing for Boston this week (11:00), his feelings about KD’s decision to leave for Brooklyn (21:00), what Steph Curry critics don’t understand about his greatness (27:00), how they were able to wear down Luka Doncic in the Western Conference Finals (32:00), who influenced his game the most growing up (38:00), what jumped out about the Celtics in their regular season matchups (40:00). Finally, Draymond puts Colin on the hot seat over an old Warriors take that didn’t age particularly well (46:00).

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John answers listener mailbag questions, including how the endgame with Jimmy G and the Niners plays out, AFC vs. NFC QB’s, why Nick Saban has been extra salty over the NIL, if Justin Herbert is overrated, if Mac Jones will regress without Josh McDaniels, if the public is too bullish on the Broncos, if Deshaun Watson has been treated fairly by the media, and early predictions for the Ravens, and Panthers. 

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The guys discuss the dramatic Game 7 between the Celtics and Heat, how they view Jimmy Butler, and their early thoughts on the Finals matchup, before discussing how long is the right length for shorts and why it’s a Taco Bell summer. #Herd

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In this Best of The Herd, Colin isn't sure the Boston Celtics feel happy to be advancing to the NBA Finals (or simply just relieved) after battling the Miami Heat to the bitter end.  Plus, Colin says, "good luck" to new Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham. Also, the path to the NBA Finals has been very different for the Golden State Warriors compared to the Boston Celtics.  Later, another edition of Where Colin Was Right, Where Colin Was Wrong.  Finally, Antoine Walker--NBA champion and FOX Sports NBA analyst--joins Colin to praise the Miami Heat's unbeatable spirit in the Eastern Conference Finals, Steph Curry's lasting legacy, and his pick to win the championship series. 

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The Celtics should be happy, but aren’t gifted enough to shut you down offensively

The Lakers choose Darvin Ham as their head coach, but it shouldn’t have been that hard to decide on him

Guest: FS1 Analyst Ric Bucher

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Colin isn’t convinced that 49ers QB Trey Lance will work and is starting to feel like a bad sales pitch

Colin Right/Wrong!

Guest: NBA Champion/Former NBA G Eddie House

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Steph Curry is great, selfless & great players like him aren’t defined by a trophy case

Colin hands out grades for the NBA Conference Finals

Guest: 3x NBA All-Star/NBA Champion Antoine Walker

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Colin reacts to the Celtics Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 win over the Heat (3:00). Then, Doug Gottlieb (Doug Gottlieb Show) joins Colin to break down Game 7 (9:00), if the Celtics have enough offense to hang with the Warriors (12:00), how the less heralded college players are crucial to both Finals teams (27:00), and how Marcus Smart and Draymond fill similar roles (31:00). They also discuss the Lakers hiring Darvin Ham as their head coach, if he has any chance to lead a quick turnaround next season (35:00), and if Jimmy Butler is a true NBA superstar (53:00).

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Jason reacts to Jimmy Butler's spectacular performance in Game 6, plus discusses the Lakers new head coach hire. #Herd

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This is Prime Cuts! The best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast. First, 14-year NBA veteran - and co-host of the All the Smoke Podcast - Matt Barnes (3:00) reacts to the Warriors heading to another Finals after taking out the Mavericks, Steph’s influence, Klay Thompson’s comeback after 2-years off, what Luka needs in a 2, and why Andrew Wiggins is thriving in the Bay.

Then, Rams Super Bowl MVP Wide Receiver - and Eastern Washington alum - Cooper Kupp (21:00) opens up about his mindset when he arrived at Eastern as a zero star recruit, when he believed he could be a pro, what he saw at his first NFL practice, what it’s like playing for Sean McVay, what immediately wowed him about Matt Stafford, what happened on the famous Stafford no-look pass in the Super Bowl, and what impressed him with OBJ.

Finally, Hoops Tonight  and Lakers Tonight Podcast host Jason Timpf (37:00) breaks down what makes the Warriors so difficult to defend, why they’ve had success defending Luka, if the Warriors dynasty gets enough credit and if the Lakers can find anyone to take Russell Westbrook off their hands.

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In this Best of The Herd, NBA writer Mark Medina sits down with Colin to discuss Steph Curry's potency with the Warriors, Luka's future development, Warriors-Celtics as an unbeatable NBA Finals matchup, and more! Plus, whether it was before Kevin Durant, with Kevin Durant or after Kevin Durant--this Golden State Warriors team is a certified dynasty. On the flipside of the Western Conference Finals, what is next for Dallas' Luka Doncic in his development as a player?  

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The Warriors are a joy to watch, they do things the right way

The differences between Luka Doncic and LeBron James

Steph Curry changed the NBA

Guest: Jim Jackson

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Colin picks the Warriors to win the NBA title

The Lakers search for a new head coach continues as they decide what to do with Russell Westbrook

Guest: Mark Medina

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Looking at Steph Curry and the Warriors over the years

Tomorrows headlines today

Guests: Anthony Slater, Jason McIntyre

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Draymond Green discusses the Warriors beating the Mavericks in Game 5 to return to the NBA Finals for the sixth time in eight years, who their potential opponent could be, why Stephen A. Smith has some "new media" in him, and more. #Herd

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John explains how unknown players can make an impression in OTA’s, if the Steelers are due for a franchise regression despite their elite culture, why Mike McDaniel feels like a boom or bust head coach with the Dolphins, why Mark Davis working out Kaepernick feels like a PR stunt, and why Terry McLaurin shouldn’t take a rep until he gets a new deal.

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14-year NBA veteran and co-host of the All the Smoke Podcast, Matt Barnes joins Colin to react to the Warriors heading to another Finals after taking out the Mavericks. They discuss Steph’s influence (3:00), Klay Thompson’s comeback after 2-years off (6:00), what’s behind their commitment to defense (9:00), what Luka needs in a 2 (10:00), why Andrew Wiggins is thriving in the Bay(17:00).

Then, Fake Questions, Real Answers (25:00), including if Colin Kaepernick really has a shot to make an NFL roster, what’s behind Trey Lance’s shortening MVP odds, if the NIL is sustainable, if the NBA’s “superteam” era is dead, and if KD and the Nets not talking is a problem.

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Chris is joined by friend of the program, Keith Idec to talk about the agreement of Canelo-GGG III. Keith reacted to the decision from Canelo to fight GGG and not have a rematch with Bivol. Later, Devin Haney stops by to talk about training in Australia, fighting George Kambosos, and how this is a different fight for him without his father in his corner. #Herd

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The federal ban on sports betting was struck down by the Supreme Court 4 years ago this month. Since that decision, nearly half of all states and Washington D.C. now permit legal sports betting in some form. To get a summary of all the legislative flury that's taken place since 2018 and to hear insights on the legal road ahead, hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter invite on Action Network industry reporter Sam McQuillan (@Sam_McQuill) to the show. Sam provides the latest news on where the latest legalization efforts stand in California, Florida and across America. #Herd

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The Miami Heat don't have enough good players to beat the Celtics

Kevin Durant and the Nets haven't been talking

More stories are leaking about the Lakers

The Raiders worked out Colin Kaepernick

Guest: Chris Mannix

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In this Best of The Herd, best-selling sports novelist Jeff Pearlman stops in studio to discuss the contrasting state of the Lakers from a few decades ago and now, Jerry West's portrayal in HBO's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty," creative liberties taken in the series, and the next book he would like to see made into a television series or movie.

Also, it's the Boston Celtics that are rising to the top in the Eastern Conference Finals.  That's no surprise to Colin--he's been expecting this Boston team to round into form for a while now. 

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Miami Heat F Bam Adebayo is not a star player

The NCAA had a chance to get ahead of NIL

Guest: Joel Klatt

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Warriors should close out the series tonight against the Mavericks

Teams aren't looking for immature quarterbacks because the position matters the most

Guest: Stephen Jackson

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Rams Super Bowl MVP Wide Receiver Cooper Kupp joins - fellow Eastern Washington alum - Colin to discuss his mindset when he arrived at Eastern as a zero star recruit (3:00), when he believed he could be a pro (7:00), what he saw at his first NFL practice (10:00), what it’s like playing for Sean McVay (18:00), what immediately wowed him about Matt Stafford (20:00), what happened on the famous Stafford no-look pass in the Super Bowl (22:00), his toughest blocking assignment (25:00), what impressed him with OBJ (26:00), if he likes living in L.A. (28:00), Stafford's best leadership qualities (33:00), his honest thoughts about Eastern’s red turf (37:00).

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Colin reflects on when the Golden State Warriors have needed to turn on the juice at critical times after a lull in a long series. Also, what to do with the Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook and should the Laker brass even care what LeBron James thinks about what they eventually do with Westbrook? Plus, the "NIL isn't sustainable" crowd is tiring Colin out. Colin argues that NIL is sustainable but does need some guardrails. Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse stops by to share his opinions on reducing blowouts that have become a pattern in the postseason, the best scoring addition to help Luka Doncic in the future, the Celtics' sturdy defense, his life in Toronto, and more.

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How analytics are changing sports

The Warriors play different when they lead in a series

What the Lakers should do to fix the mess they are in

Name, image, and likeness rules are sustainable but they need some tweaking

Guest: Nick Wright

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The NBA should consider changing the 3-point shot

The Browns need to move on from Baker Mayfield sooner rather than later

Guest: Nick Nurse

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The 5 best players left in the NBA playoffs

Guest: Chris Broussard

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Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks' Game 4 win over Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors in the NBA's Western Conference Finals. Does Dallas have a chance at making a series comeback, or will the Warriors finish off the Mavericks in Game 5 at the Chase Center? #Herd

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The NFL recently released its complete schedule for the 2022 season, so Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and his pro gambling best friend Simon Hunter look up and down the season-long slate to highlight teams and matchups worth further investigation. How did the NFL Draft and the schedule release impact their feelings on win totals and division, conference or Super Bowl futures? More importantly, will an affluent listener invite them to his or her Soldier Field suite for the Eagles vs. Bears game Week 15? #Herd

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Colin says the Heat have zero room for error after last night's game if they hope to win the series against the Celtics. The Mavericks need to take a page from the Warriors book and build a defensive team around Luka Doncic. Doc Rivers would be the perfect head coach to fit the egos and age of the Lakers, and Baker Mayfield is going to have a real tough time being anyone's franchise quarterback.

Guest: Dan Woike

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Colin's thoughts on Boston's dominating game 4 win over Miami

The Warriors do a great job hiding Step Curry's flaws

Doc Rivers is a better coach than people think

Guest: Dan Woike

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Update on the Baker Mayfield-Browns situation

There are some areas the Mavericks need to improve on and Luka Doncic needs to take better care of his body

Doc Rivers would be a good fit for the Lakers

Guest: Quentin Richardson

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How good will the Raiders be this season?

Who would be a good fit for the Lakers HC position?

Guest: Eric Mangini

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John explains how OTA’s help build team chemistry, why Kyler Murray should show up, if Aaron Donald and the Rams might be headed for a split over his next deal, why Bill Belichick’s refusal to name an OC makes zero sense, if Sam Darnold can revive his career with Ben McAdoo calling plays, if anyone believes in Baker, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. 

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Colin shows zero concern for the Boston Celtics dropping 2-1 to the Miami Heat, Kevin Durant is a strong warning sign to all superstars when leaving a hall of fame team, Luka Doncic is starting to become too ball dominate, and another riveting Monday edition of "Where Colin was Right and Wrong!"

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What does Kevin Durant think while watching the Warriors succeed?

The Celtics are still the better team even though they are down 2-1 to the Heat

Luka Doncic needs to improve in some areas

Guest: Ric Bucher

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Where Colin was right and wrong

Michigan HC Juwan Howard turns down the Lakers

Guest: Antoine Walker

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More thoughts on the NBA playoffs

Colin gives his NBA awards

Guest: TJ Houshmandzadeh

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Draymond Green discusses the Warriors beating the Mavericks in Game 3 to take a 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals, what he expects from a pivotal Game 4 in the Eastern Conference Finals, and answers mailbag questions. #Herd

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John reacts to Justin Thomas winning a wild PGA Championship playoff over Will Zalatoris at Southern Hills, Mito Pereira’s cringeworthy 72nd hole collapse, and why Tiger’s Friday round was so impressive. #herd

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First, (3:00) Colin gives his instant reaction to the Warriors taking a commanding 3-0 Western Conference Finals lead over the Mavs, and why Andrew Wiggins has flourished for Golden State.

Then, Hoops Tonight  and Lakers Tonight Podcast host Jason Timpf joins Colin to break down Game 3 action, including what makes the Warriors so difficult to defend (10:00), and why the Warriors have had success defending Luka (12:00). They also discuss the Celtics Game 3 dud against the Heat (15:00), where the Celtics need to upgrade their roster (23:00), if the Warriors dynasty gets enough credit (27:00), if the they might need to move a key player to get under the 2023 cap (29:00), and if the Lakers can find anyone to take Russell Westbrook off their hands (32:00).

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John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including if the Niners need to move on from John Lynch, if Josh McDaniels will work in Vegas, expectations for Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields. Also, Colts, Raiders, Cowboys, Dolphins, Browns outlooks for next season. #herd

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This is Prime Cuts! The best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast. First, (3:00) Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz  discusses reaction to Colts Owner Jim Irsay’s public criticism following the Week 18 loss to the lowly Jags, if Washington is his last chance prove himself as a franchise QB, and his first impressions of Washington star wideout Terry McLaurin.

Then, (16:00) Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel explains  Bill Belichick’s influence, when he gained Belichick’s trust, why he wasn’t concerned about Ryan Tannehill’s comments about  mentoring Malik Willis, what he likes about Willis (30:00), when Derrick Henry became truly dominant, and why it was so hard to lose AJ Brown.

Finally, (28:00) NBA Insider Ric Bucher reacts to CP3 and the Suns Game 7 implosion against the Mavs, if they need to make significant offseason moves, if Golden State can be more effective guarding Luka, and if Giannis will win another title.

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Colin notes that the Miami Heat are going to need more contributions than just forward Jimmy Butler going full-on superhero. Also, Colin sees a fast and furious transformation happening in Los Angeles as new USC head football coach Lincoln Riley continues to stockpile elite transfers for the once-dormant Trojans. Plus, now faced with a state resource disadvantage (compared to the rich state of Texas), Alabama head football coach Nick Saban is getting chirpy and salty at the prospect of being nudged from the mountaintop of college football.  And later, Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix stops by to discuss the ongoing Conference Finals. 

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