Pat Beverley leads Timberwolves to their first playoffs since 2018 I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Minnesota has found itself in the playoffs after Patrick Beverley led the Timberwolves to a win over his former team the Los Angeles Clippers in the play-in. What followed was a raucous display of emotion and celebration from Beverley, and Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes share their thoughts on Beverley’s win, and how they expect the Timberwolves to perform against Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies.

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Nets move on to face the Celtics in bid for East I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Brooklyn Nets are officially in the playoffs after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the play-in tournament. Chris Broussard shares his reaction to the win, and projects who he now thinks will win the East with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant preparing to face Jasyon Tatum’s Boston Celtics next.

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Deshaun Watson joins the AFC North after signing $230M deal with Browns | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST

In what appeared to be a last minute decision, the Cleveland Browns won the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes, penning a 5-year contract with a guaranteed $230M. LaVar Arrington joins the show to discuss whether or not Deshaun will make the Browns bigger competitors in an already stacked division.

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Would trading LeBron James, Anthony Davis & Russell Westbrook save the Lakers? I FIRST THINGS FIRST

How would Antoine Walker go about saving the Los Angeles Lakers from repeating this season? Blow it up! Trade LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook and start fresh. Watch as he lays out why the Lakers should consider moving on from their biggest stars.

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Khalil Mack to Chargers, Russell Wilson to Broncos, where does this leave Chiefs? I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Chargers have acquired 3-time All-Pro Khalil Mack from the Chicago Bears this offseason. With Mack strengthening an already skilled team, and Russell Wilson headed to the Denver Broncos after being traded from the Seattle Seahawks, Nick Wright decides which of these teams are a bigger threat to Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs.

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James Harden flops in first game vs. Nets, Brooklyn lays out Philly I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Brooklyn Nets dominated the Philadelphia 76ers, sending a message to their former teammate James Harden, who struggled for most of the match-up. Harden shot 3-for-17, while Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Seth Curry all had big performances. Chris Broussard decides how much of a wakeup call this if for Harden and the Sixers, who’d previously been 5-0 since the former Nets’ star joined the team.

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LeBron James passes up final shot in Lakers’ OT loss to Rockets I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Houston Rockets in overtime after LeBron James passes up on a final shot that could have won the game for them in overtime. Ric Bucher joins First Things First and lays out why LeBron’s decision to hand the game deciding shot over to Carmelo Anthony is exactly why the star isn’t seen as a top scorer, and why he should have taken the shot himself.

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Aaron Rodgers sticks with the Packers, denies details of deal I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Greg Jennings joins First Things First to talk about his former quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and his decision to stick with the Green Bay Packers. Jennings tells Nick Wright and Chris Broussard why this move is a win for both Rodgers and the Packers, and why he still believes the dissonance had a lot to do with how much money he could get our of Green Bay.

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Seattle Seahawks ultimately lose in Russell Wilson trade to Denver Broncos I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Yesterday news broke that the Seattle Seahawks reached a deal with the Denver Broncos, sending them their quarterback Russell Wilson in return for Drew Lock, Shelby Harris, Noah Fant and some key draft picks. So who won the trade deal? Chris Broussard says it wasn’t Seattle. Watch as he breaks down why moving on from Russell Wilson may turn out to be costly for Pete Carroll and the Seahawks’ organization.

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LeBron James sits out with sore knee in Lakers loss to Spurs I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers took the court against San Antonio Spurs last night without LeBron James, who was sidelined with significant knee soreness. Los Angeles fell 117-110, but Nick Wright and Chris Broussard agree that LeBron getting rest was is for the best if the Lakers want a chance at the playoffs. Watch as Broussard lays out why load management might be best for LeBron’s Lakers.

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Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić vie for top spots in MVP race I FIRST THINGS FIRST

There are a number of names being mentioned as top contenders for the league MVP of the NBA this season, two among them Luka Dončić of the Dallas Mavericks and Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets. Nick Wright and Chris Broussard decide which of these players deserve the title of MVP more, and if either of them have a better case than players like Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers or Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies.

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James Harden & Joel Embiid overpower the Bulls in Sixers’ 121-106 victory I | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Joel Embiid and James Harden have proven once again to be a formidable duo, leading the Philadelphia 76ers in an overwhelming win over the Chicago Bulls. Nick Wright talks the teams’ win, and decides if Hardens’ performance is an inditement on his time with the Brooklyn Nets.

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Nets fall to Celtics in Kevin Durant – Jayson Tatum showdown I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Boston Celtics took home a big win against the Brooklyn Nets this weekend. Despite Kevin Durant scoring 37 points before the night was out, it was Jayson Tatum’s 54 points that propelled the Celtics to victory. But which team does Chris Broussard think is more likely to make a deep playoff run? Watch as he reveals whether he thinks Tatum and the Celtics have a better chance at playoff success over a Durant-led Nets team.

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LeBron James scores 56 points vs Warriors, breaks Lakers 4-game losing streak I FIRST THINGS FIRST

LeBron James gave a masterful performance against the Golden State Warriors, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to break their 4-game losing streak with 56 points. Nick Wright says LeBron displayed the best scoring achievement by an old guy ever, and points this as an example for why the Lakers have squandered this season.

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Chris Broussard lists 5 NBA and NFL individuals are under duress this week in sports I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard gives his take on the five individuals in sports under the most duress this week. Individuals mentioned are: Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and even an NFL GM. See who else lands on Broussard’s ‘under the most duress’ list.

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For Aaron Rodgers, all of a sudden, it’s about the money — Greg Jennings I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Greg Jennings joins First Things First to react to reports of Aaron Rodgers stating he wants to be the highest paid quarterback in the league by a wide margin. Jennings shares his surprise over the statement, considering what this could mean for the Green Bay Packers’ top players like Devante Adams. Watch as Greg lays out why this move makes Rodgers look selfish.

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James Harden to make his 76ers debut against Timberwolves I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The wait is almost over, and James Harden will soon take the court when the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although Chris Broussard says Harden’s legacy is already cemented, he explores what success with Joel Embiid and the Sixers could do for the former Brooklyn Nets player.

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Kyrie Irving may soon be allowed to play with Nets at home I FIRST THINGS FIRST

A. change in New York City’s vaccine mandate could mean that Kyrie Irving will be allowed to play home games with the Brooklyn Nets. Chris Broussard says that could be game changing for the Nets, who look great on paper with Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons, but there are still question marks surrounding Kyrie. Watch as Broussard talks the future of Kyrie with the Nets.

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LeBron & Lakers’ rising tension was something everyone saw coming | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The rising tension between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ office was something Nick Wright saw coming from miles away. With LeBron holding up his end of the bargain, bringing a championship and Anthony Davis to Los Angeles, the Lakers are flailing now that it’s time to pay up. Watch as Nick and Chris Broussard shares what they make of the situation in Los Angeles.

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Tom Brady's return is great for the NFL and 49ers, but I don't think it happens — Nick Wright I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL in the offseason after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were bounced from their Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. However, this may not be quite be the closing of a chapter. PFT Live’s Mike Florio said he would not be surprised if Brady returns, but not to the Bucs. Florio also said that he would not be shocked if Brady returned to the NFL to play for his childhood team: the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers were rumored to be Brady’s first choice in free agency after leaving the New England Patriots, but went with Jimmy Garoppolo instead. Nick Wright explains why he does not take the rumors seriously.

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I’m not as high on the Nets as Kyrie Irving is post All-Star break — Chris Broussard I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Brooklyn Nets stumbled into the All-Star break, losing 12 of their last 14 games and have fallen all the way down to the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference. However, help is on the way (sort of). A report has said that Ben Simmons is weeks away from his return. That news heels on Kyrie Irving’s recent discussion, saying quote: ‘Just watch our squad after the break.’ Chris Broussard explains why he does not believe the best is yet to come for Kyrie and the Nets.

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