Category: nba

Moving the Needle: Celtics title bound, Grizzlies one-and-done, Clippers year? | What's Wright?

Nick Wright and Damonza play a game called ‘Moving the Needle,’ where they predict the future of several NBA teams, including the reigning champs and Milwaukee Bucks with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s wrist injury. Nick also decides whether the Boston Celtics are NBA Finals bound once again and if this is finally the LA Clippers year to win it all with Russell Westbrook on the squad. Watch as Nick explains why the Memphis Grizzlies could be a one-and-done team, along with the Chicago Bulls tanking for French prodigy Victor Wembanyama.

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NBA futures: Nikola Jokić as MVP, 76ers win East, Suns in West, Bucks a value bet? | What's Wright?

With the second half tipping off, this means it is time to visit or re-visit those NBA future bets! Nick and Damonza dive into their favorite futures bets, including why bettors should go all-in on Nikola Jokić winning his third consecutive MVP and to bet on the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns to win their conferences. Watch as Nick breaks down why the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA Finals could be a value bet despite predicting Philly to reach it.

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Can LeBron & Anthony Davis be trusted to get the Lakers to the playoffs? | SPEAK

Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, Joy Taylor, and Ric Bucher discuss whether they can trust the Los Angeles Lakers to make a playoff run. Bucher weighs in on the Lakers odds at making the playoffs and explains they can’t be trusted because there is no guarantee LeBron and Anthony Davis will play all their remaining games.

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Anthony Davis & Joel Embiid headline the latest Under Duress List | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard alongside Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Eric Mangini reveals the latest edition of the Under Duress List. Nominees include: Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis, Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid and LA Clippers’ Russell Westbrook. Nick Wright adds reigning MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, Wildes adds the Las Vegas Raiders franchise and Eric Mangini adds New England Patriots QB Mac Jones to the Under Duress list.

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Darvin Ham outlines Lakers #1 goal: 'Secure a spot, not just wish for play-in' | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss the Los Angeles Lakers odds to qualify for the NBA playoffs. The LeBron James led Lakers are currently in 13th place in the West, however HC Darvin Ham expects the team to secure a top 6 seed in the final 23 games of the regular season.

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Bronny James' draft stock reaches new high, is he worth a top-10 NBA draft pick? | What's Wright?

An ESPN mock draft projected Bronny James a top-10 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, meanwhile LeBron James has already expressed his desire to play with his son in the NBA. Nick and Damonza explore what Bronny’s projection could mean for the NBA’s 2024 LeBron-Bronny sweepstakes. Nick believes LeBron has given Bronny a boost to the NBA by expressing his desire to play with his son, and explains the situation could become fascinating if Bronny was to be drafted to a terrible team.

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LeBron, Lakers playoff bound with 23 games remaining? Nick Wright answers | What's Wright?

After the All-star Game LeBron James said the next 23 games of the season are the most important games of his regular season career. Nick and Damonza debate if LeBron will play the best we have ever seen or are the Lakers toast? Nick looks back to LeBron’s time in Miami and explains that was the best we have ever seen him, but believes he still sits in the top 8 players in the league. Nick then explains the Lakers’ inability to field a competitive team in games LeBron misses is unfathomable but believes the Lakers could be dangerous if all then new pieces come together.

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James Harden, Joel Embiid & 76ers among the 'Most to Prove' post NBA All-Star break | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes reveal the players with the “Most to Prove” post NBA All-Star break. Nominees include: Dallas Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis, Phoenix Suns Forward Kevin Durant, Boston Celtics wingman Jayson Tatum, reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard.

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With KD in Phoenix, is it now championship or bust? | THE HERD

Super Bowl LVII was not the only activity in Arizona. Kevin Durant’s arrival to Phoenix also kept the state and market busy, besides the Waste Management Phoenix Open. The Phoenix Suns gave up three key players and a handful of picks to acquire KD but new owner Mat Ishbia says that the trade is not ‘a risk at all.’ The Suns playoff run was cut short last season, so is it now championship or bust with KD? Joy Taylor says to hold off on that belief, citing Ishbia’s comments.

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