Chris Broussard: Kyrie Irving’s reasoning for Nets’ struggles is valid; talks need for defense | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard joins the show to talk of the latest turmoil with the Brooklyn Nets. Broussard feels Kyrie Irving’s reasoning for their struggles is somewhat valid. Kyrie, Kevin Durant and James Harden need to get used to playing together to create a rhythm while majorly also focusing on defense.

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Shannon Sharpe: Nets should be concerned for their ‘terrible defense’ after 3rd straight loss | UNDISPUTED

The Nets, still without Kevin Durant due to contact tracing, lost to the Pistons last night 122-111, giving Brooklyn its 3rd straight loss and dropping its record to 7-11 against sub -.500 teams. At one point, James Harden was even seen getting visibly frustrated with his own teammates during a timeout. When asked about their struggles after the game, Kyrie Irving replied: ‘I don’t think that we go out every single day of our lives and sacrifice the time in order to be average at anything. And we look very average. And we have the talent that the eye test presents that we should be dominating.’ Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Brooklyn Nets’ recent struggles.

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Skip Bayless: Russell Wilson voicing his frustrations with Seahawks is due to the 'Brady Effect' | UNDISPUTED

Rumors are starting to swirl that Russell Wilson may be unhappy with the Seattle Seahawks, and his comments yesterday just added more fuel to the fire. When asked if he was frustrated with Seattle, Wilson replied ‘I’m frustrated with getting hit too much’ and also added ‘I’ve been sacked almost 400 times. We’ve got to get better.’ Wilson also said he’d like more input on personnel decisions, and when asked if he thought the Seahawks would be open to trading him, he responded with: ‘That’s a Seahawks question.’ Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about Russell’s comments.

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Shannon Sharpe: I’m perfectly fine with Mark Cuban not playing National Anthem at Mavs’ games | UNDISPUTED

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban confirmed that he has directed the franchise to no longer play the National Anthem before home games this season. Despite never officially announcing the change in policy, the Mavericks haven’t played the anthem in their 13 preseason and regular-season games this year, and they also have no plans to resume the tradition in the future. Cuban consulted with commissioner Adam Silver on the decision, and no players, coaches, or staffers have mentioned the change, according to a team source. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about Mark Cuban’s decision.

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