First Things First

(0:00) Argentina beats Egypt, Did Pulisic’s image get damaged? 

(27:02) VAR concerns from Egypt, Who is on upset alert in the quarterfinals? (42:06) Baker or Purdy will have a better season? (47:57) NIck’s Tiers

(01:08:21) Should LeBron return to the Heat? 

(01:18:53) Who will win the Golden Boot?

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(0:00) Belgium beats USA

(26:51) What went wrong for USMNT?

(41:21) Did Ronaldo hold Portugal back?
(48:08) Did this World Cup change how people view Pulisic?

(01:10:42) Can USMNT ever win the World Cup?

(01:17:08) Darren Fletcher joins

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(0:00) Folarin Balogun red card suspended, England beats Mexico, Argentina beats Cape Verde

(26:50) Norway beats Brazil

(40:49) France beats Paraguay

(47:30) How much pressure is on USMNT?

(01:04:26) Can Portugal and Ronaldo beat Spain? 

(01:13:23) Stu Holden joins

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(0:00) Portugal beats Croatia 2-1, Spain beats AUstria 3-0

(27:27) Would LeBron have been a good fit on the Knicks?

(39:06) Faith restored in Portugal? (46:17) Title Pie

(01:07:52) Should Lakers fans be happy? (01:17:54) Brazil or England on Upset Alert?

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(0:00) USA beats Bosnia-Herzegovina, Are the 76ers contenders with Jaylen Brown?

(25:12) Kyle Van Noy joins

(34:45) World Cup Big Board Power Rankings

(41:26) Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers

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(0:00) USA beats Bosnia-Herzegovina

(23:11) Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers

(39:22) Biggest takeaways from USMNT’s win

(46:00) BUD List

(01:04:12) Surprised the Celtics couldn’t get more for Brown?

(01:16:53) Can the USA beat Belgium without Balogun?

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(0:00) LeBron James to leave Lakers

(29:13) France beats Sweden, USA vs. Bosnia Herzegovina preview

(45:16) Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors

(51:31) Nicks’ Tiers

(01:10:34) Would you like to see LeBron with the Spurs or Nuggets? 

(01:20:15) How much pressure is on USMNT?

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(0:00) LeBron to leave Lakers, Will Kawhi Leonard leave for the Raptors?

(22:50) Expectations for USMNT vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina?

(31:55) Like the fit of LeBron on the Warriors or Heat?

(42:04) Is LeBron’s legacy beyond criticism?

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(0:00) Germany eliminated by Paraguay, Time to believe in Brazil? (27:36) Darren Fletcher joins

(45:41) LeBron and AD trade rumors

(51:28) Netherlands lose to Morocco, How surprising was this loss?

(01:11:08) Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in sports gambling scheme

(01:23:13) Will Haaland or Mbappe have a bigger game? 

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(0:00) Brazil beats Japan, What would a Big 4 look like with the Warriors?

(20:33) Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers

(28:51) What would success look like for USA? (36:13) Dax’s Power Rankings, Danny makes his WC Knockout Stage Predictions

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(0:00) Warriors pursuing Anthony Davis and LeBron James

(26:09) Brazil on upset alert vs. Japan? (43:50) Will A.J. Brown and Drake Maye be the next great duo? 

(50:51) World Cup Knockout Stage predictions

(01:06:42) Draymond Green declines Player Option

(01:16:10) How far can the USMNT go?

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(0:00) Turkiye beats USA, Title Pie

(29:29) MVP Lamar Jackson coming back?

(40:18) How did Christian Pulisic do against Turkiye? 

(45:42) Brazil struggles, USA confidence still high despite loss?

(01:06:28) Drake Maye disrespected, Is Patrick Mahomes still a Top-3 QB? (01:20:48) Messi rest or Golden Boot?

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(0:00) LaMelo Ball traded to T-Wolves

(27:45) Does Pulisic need to play against Türkiye?
(43:05) LaMelo Ball trade impact the West?
(49:09) BUD List

(01:08:40) LeBron fit well on the Pistons?

(01:18:45) How important is USMNT staying undefeated? 

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(0:00) Celtics still have Jaylen Brown, NBA Draft reaction (27:22) Will Giannis regret joining the Heat? 

(37:36) Like Joe Brady’s fit with the Bills? (47:19) Nick’s World Cup Tiers

(01:05:42) Drake Maye’s mentality with Patriots

(01:18:27) Austin Reaves signs max extension 

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(0:00) Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace

(23:05) How should the USA approach their game with Türkiye? 

(32:08) Is this a historic World Cup Golden Boot race? 

(40:49) NBA Draft preview

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(0:00) Giannis traded to Heat

(29:20) What do the Celtics do with Jaylen Brown? (43:02) Nets acquire Julius Randle

(48:22) Can Giannis win a title with the Heat? 

(01:07:25) What does Messi breaking the WC gaol-scoring record mean for his legacy?

(01:20:58) LeBron to Miami?

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(0:00) Lionel Messi scores 2 in win vs. Austria, How far can USMNT go?

(19:36) Celtics title favorites if they land Giannis? 

(28:57) Who should be the 1st-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft? 

(36:18) Dax’s updated World Cup Power Rankings

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(0:00) USA beats Australia, Can the Bucks trade Giannis to the Celtics for Jaylen Brown?

(26:45) Do the Chiefs need another WR? (37:36) A.J. Dybansa has top odds to go 1st overall

(43:59) Tim Howard: It’s impossible for USMNT to win the World Cup

(01:03:57) Hype around A.J. Brown too low or too high?

(01:15:24) Mbappe, Messi, or Haaland to have a repeat performance?

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(0:00) USMNT beats Australia 2-0 without Christian Pulisic

(21:30) Bob Bradley joins

(31:26) USMNT poised for deep World Cup run?

(40:56) USMNT impress without Pulisic?

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(0:00) Knicks celebrate title, Should the USA rest Pulisic vs. Australia?

(27:11) USA vs. Australia preview, Expecting a physical game?

(40:45) LeBron to the Warriors? (47:34) Title Pie

(01:07:22) Can the Cowboys make the Super Bowl? (01:17:37) Is today a must-win for USMNT?

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(0:00) Portugal draws with DR Congo, Will the Bengals make it back to the Super Bowl? 

(26:38) Best performances from Match Day 1, Will Pulisic’s calf be a concern? 

(43:35) LeBron eyeing a return to the Lakers

(47:33) Tyler Adams joins

(01:02:41) BUD List

(01:21:25) Who will host the next NBA Champion parade? 

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(0:00) Portugal draw with DR Congo, Messi hat-trick, 

(19:06) Baker Mayfield contract dispute, Will Bo Nix pick up where he left off? 

(28:04) Does Nick Sirianni get enough credit?

(35:24) Packed Stats World Cup Edition

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(0:00) Messi scores hat-trick, France deserve to be favorites?

(26:12) Spurs or Knicks more likely to head back to Finals?

(38:04) Is Nick Sirianni a legendary HC?

(47:05) Nick’s Tiers

(01:08:19) Could this be Baker Mayfield’s last year with the Bucs? 

(01:17:59) How much pressure is on Ronaldo?

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(0:00) France beats Senegal, Was USMNT’s win over Paraguay its best ever? (17:59) How did the Knicks win the Finals?

(28:04) Spurs deserve to be Title Favorites?

(35:10) Dax’s Updated World Cup Power Rankings

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(0:00) Wemby’s ceiling, Knicks have 4th-best title odds, Spain draws Cape Verde

(26:56) Will Giannis sign with the Celtics or Heat?

(37:42) Should the Spurs run it back?

(45:17) King of the Hill

(01:03:22) France expectations, Will Argentina win the World Cup? 

(01:18:17) Brendan Sorsby enters Supplemental Draft

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(0:00) Knicks win 1st title since 1973

(29:06) USMNT beats Paraguay

(40:47) How will this Knicks title run be remembered? 

(47:20) Jalen Brunson the greatest Knick?

(01:07:56) Should Brazil fans be concerned?

(01:19:46) What does a Knicks title mean for New York?

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(0:00) Who is the most important player for USMNT?

(16:06) Spurs ‘confident’, What would a title mean for Jalen Brunson?

(26:44) What would a Finals exit mean for the Spurs & Wemby? 

(36:03) USMNT in a must-win vs. Paraguay? 

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(0:00) Will home-field advantage help USMNT?

(26:35) Who would being a champion mean more for on the Knicks?
(43:10) Pochettino to skip pre-game speech

(48:53) Title Pie

(01:08:07) How can the Spurs force a Game 6?
(01:17:44) Germany on Upset Alert?

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(0:00) Knicks beat Spurs, What were the biggest moments from Game 4? 

(21:15) Mexico beats South Africa, World Cup Power Rankings

(32:14) How much is this loss on Wemby?

(41:56) Ronaldo’s missed opportunities something or nothing?

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(0:00) Knicks beat Spurs, What went wrong for San Antonio?

(26:28) Do these Finals impact how people see Wemby? 

(41:27) OG Anunoby’s tip-in one of the greatest shots ever?

(48:11) BUD List

(01:06:35) Historic comeback or historic collapse?

(01:17:07) Dax McCarty previews 2026 FIFA World Cup

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(0:00) Knicks vs. Spurs Game 4, Who ya got? 

(28:08) Should the Vikings commit to Kyler Murray?

(43:34) Stephon Castle: Spurs will win the next 3 games?

(48:53) Will Jalen Brunson have a great game? (01:05:24) Will Wemby have an MVP night? 

(01:15:23) Dax McCarty joins

(01:24:49) Packed Stats, Will the Spurs or Knicks win Game 4?

(01:46:57) USMNT World Cup preview

(01:55:03) He Said We Said

(02:06:45) World Cup is for lifelong memories

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(0:00) Spurs win Game 3 vs. Knicks

(27:41) Brendan Sorsby granted injunction to play in 2026

(40:58) Surprised Knicks are losing Brunson minutes?

(47:07) Is Wemby embracing the Villain role? 

(01:04:37) Should Knicks fans be worried?

(01:19:16) Can Wemby keep up his good form?
(01:25:10) Top Ten Tuesday, Most impressive part of Spurs’ win?

(01:48:49) MSG’s atmospheric impact on Game 3

(01:58:47) Surprised by KAT’s quiet night?

(02:07:25) Can the Spurs flip the series?

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(0:00) Knicks up 2-0 on Spurs, Losses on Wemby?

(28:03) Will Josh Allen lead the Bills to a Super Bowl?

(41:10) Did the Spurs give Game 2 to the Knicks?

(47:12) Are the Knicks historically great? 

(01:07:22) Expectations for Wemby against MSG crowd?

(01:16:00) John Strong joins 

(01:26:04) KAT Finals MVP, Did Wemby’s mistakes cost the Spurs the series?

(01:48:39) What would a Myles Garrett-Aaron Donald combo be like?
(01:58:41) Surprised Wemby isn’t panicking?

(02:08:16) Game 3: Who ya got?

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(0:00) Spurs vs. Knicks Game 2

(27:27) Should Baker Mayfield get a contract extension?

(40:58) What would another Knicks blowout mean?

(48:12) Will Wemby be the favorite for MVP next season?

(01:07:43) Game 2 X-Factor, Could the Spurs overcome a 2-0 deficit?

(01:20:28) More confidence in Brunson or Wemby?
(01:26:02) Wemby will have a dominate game, Jalen Brunson underrated?
(01:49:04) Cowboys are turning things around?

(01:58:06) Will KAT outplay Wemby again in Game 2? 

(02:08:04) Game 2: Who ya got?

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(0:00) Knicks beat Spurs in Game 1, Alex Rodriguez joins

(29:32) Surprised Karl-Anthony Towns outplayed Victor Wembanyama?
(35:25) Jalen Brunson dominates 4th quarter

(43:02) BUD List

(01:05:06) Wemby ‘has to play normal, not good’, Should the Knicks be favorites?

(01:18:04) Russell Wilson retires after 14 seasons

(01:24:40) Knicks impress in victory, Wemby the biggest reason Spurs lost?
(01:46:19) Frenemies

(01:58:29) Packers in trouble without Micah Parsons?

(02:06:53) Fan receives lifetime ban for taking selfie with Wemby

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(0:00) Spurs vs. Knicks Game 1 preview

(24:20) Caleb Williams Madden 27 cover, Will he take another leap?

(40:08) Better for NBA if Spurs or Knicks win the title?

(47:30) Most to Gain & Lose

(01:09:00) Will Jalen Brunson outplay Victor Wembanyama?
(01:17:19) Sebastian Berhalter joins

(01:28:03) Packed Stats, Was Caleb Williams the only choice for Madden 27?
(01:50:49) Aaron Donald could be tempted to return to NFL

(02:00:48) Game 1 expectations, What would a title mean for Wembanyama?

(02:09:55) Should Caleb Williams have been the cover athlete?

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(0:00) Patriots trade for A.J. Brown, Will Jalen Hurts take a step forward or back?

(24:58) Spurs vs. Knicks Finals picks, Who will be the X-Factor?

(40:33) Who is the Rams’ biggest threat in the NFC?
(47:07) Club Superstar 5.0

(01:05:52) Will Drake Maye be even better next year with A.J. Brown?

(01:18:42) Can the Knicks stop Wemby?

(01:24:53) Top 10 Tuesday, Will Myles Garrett be better with the Rams?

(01:47:05) How will A.J. Brown fit with the Patriots?

(01:57:49) Jalen Brunson vs. Wemby, Who will have the bigger impact?

(02:06:50) Spurs deserve to be favorites?

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(0:00) Myles Garrett traded to Rams

(19:24) Spurs advance to NBA Finals, How much is Chet Holmgren to blame?
(41:12) Cristian Pulisic scores in USA’s 3-2 win over Senegal 

(46:04) Can anyone stop the Rams?
(01:02:37) A.J. Brown traded to Patriots, Why weren’t the Thunder inevitable? 

(01:17:52) What’s next for the Thunder?

(01:24:55) Will the  A.J. Brown trade have a bigger impact on the Eagles or Patriots?

(01:47:58) Will the Patriots return to the Super Bowl?

(01:56:46) What did Wemby prove in Game 7?

(02:07:03) A.J. Brown or Myles Garrett the bigger trade?

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After First Things First came up short at the Sports Emmys, Kevin Wildes took a moment to thank the people who make the show possible: the fans.

In this heartfelt post-show message, Wildes shares his appreciation for everyone who watches, supports, and engages with First Things First every day. While the show didn't take home the trophy, he explains why the connection with the audience means even more. Thank you for watching.

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(0:00) Spurs beat Thunder and force Game 7, Mitchell Robinson has surgery

(25:00) Should the Chiefs improve their WR room?

(34:41) Spurs getting physical with Thunder

(39:41) NBA passes Draft Lottery Reform

(44:59) Title Pie, Who ya got in Game 7? 

(56:07) More faith in Wemby or SGA? 

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(0:00) Thunder vs. Spurs Game 6, How much pressure is on Wemby and SGA?

(26:57) Patriots unwilling to give up 1st for A.J. Brown, Kyler vs. J.J McCarthy

(41:02) Should the Knicks want the Thunder or Spurs in the Finals? (46:04) BUD List

(01:06:04) Is it now or never for Lamar Jackson?

(01:19:18) Will Wemby have another dud in Game 6? (01:24:57) Flopping change how people view SGA? (01:48:16) Frenemies

(01:59:30) A.J. Brown trade rumors, Who should start at QB for the Vikings?

(02:06:56) Justin Herbert returns to OTAs

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(0:00) Thunder beat Spurs, take 3-2 series lead

(26:26) Lamar Jackson participates in OTAs, Will Patrick Mahomes start Week 1?

(41:04) Jared McCain sounds off on fouls at end of Game 5

(47:44) Nick’s Tiers, Spurs still the better team?

(01:05:20) Hank Azaria joins

(01:19:04) Victor Wembanyama skips post-game media

(01:25:41) Packed Stats, All faith restored in Thunder?

(01:48:33) Mahomes expectations, Make-or-break year for Lamar Jackson?

(01:57:54) Have the Thunder figured out how to stop Wemby?

(02:07:42) Knicks deserve to be Finals favorites? 

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(0:00) Knicks dominate Cavs, Advance to first Finals since 1999

(27:14) Felix Rosenqvist joins

(43:22) Donovan Mitchell defends James Harden after being swept

(50:31) King of the Hill

(01:05:37) Will Wemby outplay SGA in Game 5?

(01:17:29) Tony Meola joins to talk USMNT

(01:26:47) Danny’s Top 10 Winners from Knicks’ Finals appearance

(01:47:39) Will USMNT live up to expectations?

(01:57:08) How can the Thunder stop Wembanyama?

(02:09:03) Spurs vs. Thunder Game 5 preview

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(0:00) Spurs beat Thunder, Knicks beat Cavs, Felix Rosenqvist wins Indy 500

(28:31) Aaron Rodgers’ last season?

(36:30) All-NBA teams announced 

(42:41) Chet Holmgren’s offense issues, Knicks lucky to be up 3-0?

(01:01:58) Caleb Williams should ‘do less’, Should the Chiefs get Patrick Mahomes another WR?

(01:14:23) What would being swept mean for the Cavaliers?

(01:19:10) Time to worry about the Thunder, What went wrong for Cleveland?

(01:41:06) Aaron Rodgers speculation, Caleb Williams superhero talk

(01:52:14) SGA vs. Wemby, Can the Knicks win the title?

(02:01:18) Surprised Chet Holmgren hasn’t looked like an All-NBA player?

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(0:00) Remembering Kyle Busch

(10:54) Tom Rinaldi joins

(25:34) Tony Kanaan joins

(35:21) Scott McLaughlin joins

(48:21) Jimmie Johnson joins

(57:47) Mario Andretti joins 

(01:08:07) Jamie Little joins

(01:17:57) Knicks up 2-0 on Cavs, Spurs nervous if they lose Game 3?

(01:38:20) Indy 500 Top 10 All-Time Moments, Most to Gain

(01:55:30) Indy 500: Who ya got?

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(0:00) Thunder win Game 2, Josef Newgarden joins

(21:06) Scott Dixon joins

(34:11) Helio Castroneves joins

(49:21) Marcus Ericsson & Kyle Kirkwood join

(01:05:02) Alex Palou joins

(01:21:48) Pato O’Ward joins

(01:32:29) Sting Ray Robb joins

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(0:00) Knicks beat Cavaliers in epic comeback, Nick’s Mini-Tiers

(27:36) Landon Donovan joins

(38:55) Will the Thunder bounce back in Game 2? 

(44:39) Packed Stats, Who is at fault for the Cavs’ collapse? 

(01:08:04) Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail, Should the Giants be excited for this season?

(01:18:14) How far can Jalen Brunson carry the Knicks?

(01:26:05) Will Wemby have a monster Game 2 or will SGA have a dud? 

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(0:00) Spurs beat Thunder in Game 1, Wemby best in the World?

(26:32) Thunder still favorites in WCF vs. Spurs

(41:47) Wemby shoots game-tying 3-pointer

(47:38) King of the Hill

(01:04:13) How can the Thunder stop Wemby?

(01:18:31) Will the Knicks blow out the Cavaliers?

(01:24:40)  Top 10 Tuesday, How impressive was Wemby in Game 1?

(01:49:47) Cavs vs. Knicks, Will Wemby be the face of the league?

(01:58:56) Fair to blame SGA for Thunder’s Game 1 loss?

(02:06:43) Do the Cavs stand any chance against the Knicks?

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(0:00) Cavaliers eliminate Pistons, SGA wins MVP

(28:13) Aaron Rodgers signs 1-year extension with Steelers, Chiefs & Mahomes are back?

(40:36) Anthony Edwards congratulates Spurs down 33 points in 4th

(46:52) SGA vs. Wemby must-win Game 1, T-Wolves eliminated by Spurs
(01:04:09)  Patriots vs. Seahawks Opening Day matchup, Bills or Chiefs need win Thanksgiving win more?

(01:17:24) Who will win the Conference Finals MVPs? 

(01:24:19) Cavs beat Pistons and “will win the East”, What is SGA’s legacy?

(01:48:08) Bears tough schedule, What is the Steelers’ ceiling with Rodgers? 

(01:57:07) What’s next for the Pistons and Timberwolves

(02:05:40) Can the Spurs steal Game 1 from the Thunder?

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(0:00) Cavs beat Pistons to go up 3-2, What would another Super Bowl mean for Matthew Stafford?

(23:46) BUD List

(37:18) Will Wemby and the Spurs close out the series with the T-Wolves?

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