Will Deandre Ayton's return to Suns threaten Warriors reign? | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

DeAndre Ayton will return to the Phoenix Suns next season after the Suns matched Ayton’s 4yr/$133M offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers. Ayton was expected to sign his contract extension last summer however PHX decided to wait. With Ayton rejoining Chris Paul, Devin Booker and company, Emmanuel Acho, Marcellus Wiley and Ric Bucher ponder if PHX can challenge Stephen Curry & Golden State Warriors.

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Kyler Murray extension 'very reasonable' before training camp | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Kyler Murray made his desire for a long-term deal publicly this offseason. Now, a report says that contract talks between Murray and the Arizona Cardinals are going smoothly at this point and considered quote: ‘very reasonable’ that they could reach a deal before training camp in under two weeks. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho debate whether Kyler deserves an extension or not.

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Hollywood Brown defends Lamar Jackson from 'ridiculous' narrative | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Former Baltimore Ravens WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown came to the defense of his former QB Lamar Jackson on twitter. Jackson was criticized by former Ravens safety Bernard Pollard after Pollard voiced his reasoning on why Jackson was not a Top 10 QB. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho talk Lamar Jackson.

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Goran Dragic shades Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving & Brooklyn Nets | UNDISPUTED

Former Brooklyn Nets guard Goran Dragic had some interesting comments on what it was like last season in Brooklyn. He said QUOTE “I played with some stars, like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, and I have to admit that it was quite difficult because the focus was not the team, but more the individual performances of the individuals.” Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to Dragic’s comments.

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Where does KD play next year with new Suns-Deandre Ayton deal? | UNDISPUTED

Yesterday, the Phoenix Suns matched a four-year, $133 million offer sheet tendered by the Indiana Pacers for Deandre Ayton. Kevin Durant listed the Suns as one of his desired destinations this offseason. Now, Ayton’s new deal makes it harder for KD to land in Phoenix because Ayton can’t be traded until January 15 at the earliest. With this move, Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discuss where they now see KD playing next season.

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Suns retain Deandre Ayton, match Pacers' $133M offer | FIRST THINGS FIRST

In a sudden turn of events, the Phoenix Suns are able to hold on to their star Deandre Ayton after the Indiana Pacers make a huge bid to obtain him. Phoenix has matched the Pacers’ four-year, $133M offer sheet, keeping the Ayton, Chris Paul, Devin Booker team in tact for now. Chris Broussard, Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes explore whether this was a good move by Phoenix, or if they made a mistake offering so much to keep Ayton.

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Cam Heyward: Kenny Pickett’s hand size got blown out of proportion

Quarterback Kenny Pickett‘s hand size was a significant topic of conversation in the lead up to this year’s NFL Draft. While Pickett’s hands measured 8 5/8 inches at his Pro Day, the Steelers didn’t have concerns about them and selected him with the 20th overall pick. Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward said on his Not Just [more]

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Kyrie Irving, Kyle Lowry trade not off table for Nets, Heat | FIRST THINGS FIRST

All eyes are on the Brooklyn Nets as trade rumors heat up around Kyrie Irving. In an unexpected twist, the Miami Heat are putting together a trade package that involves Kyle Lowry, and that’s a trade that could pique the Nets’ interest and give the Los Angeles Lakers some competition. Chris Broussard explores the possibility of their trade, and breaks down whether he thinks it will work.

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Thunder, Pelicans top the Friskiest NBA Teams of 2022 | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Kevin Wildes puts together a list of the top 4 frisky teams of the 2022 NBA season. After breaking down which teams aren’t fisky at all, he makes a case that the addition of Chet Holmgren on the Oklahoma City Thunder makes that team one to watch next season. He makes a similar case for the New Orleans Pelicans, and gives 3 points as to why he’s added them to his list. Finally, see the final two teams that are frisky enough to appear in Wildes’ list, and what Nick Wright and Chris Broussard think of his choices.

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