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Nick Wright thinks Dak Prescott can take the Cowboys far this year — if he limits the turnovers

Nick Wright evaluates Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys on today’s show. Hear Nick explain how Dak Prescott’s rookie season can be a blueprint to him leading the Cowboys to a deep run this year.

Nick Wright says LeBron getting snubbed in NBA poll is a case study in recency bias

Nick Wright discusses LeBron James getting zero votes in an NBA poll for best player in the NBA. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets guard James Harden all received votes.

Nick Wright breaks down the pressure of expectations Patrick Mahomes will face this season

Nick Wright talks about Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on today’s show. Hear why he thinks Mahomes has yet to face adversity in the NFL and this season he’ll have to due to expectations.

Giants Evan Engram on OBJ : ‘He was by far one of the best football players I’ve ever seen’

New York Giants TE Evan Engram joins today’s show. Engram discusses his relationship with Odell Beckham Jr. and why he enjoyed having him in the locker room.

Isiah Thomas: Rockets are my early favorite to come out of the West

Isiah Thomas joins today’s show. Hear why Isiah thinks Russell Westbrook and James Harden will have success reuniting in Houston and says Rockets are his early favorites in the West.

Nick Wright: Baker Mayfield and Patrick Mahomes will be this generation’s Manning/Brady

Nick Wright looks ahead to the upcoming NFL season and explains why he thinks Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns will have a better season than reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Do you agree with Nick?

Nick Wright: James Harden winning a championship is the ‘only thing left on his resume’

Can James Harden live up to his promise of bringing a championship to the Houston Rockets? Hear Nick Wright weigh in on what’s been keeping Harden from being the best player in the NBA.

Chris Broussard isn’t buying Kemba and Kanter was the Celtics Plan A

Chris Broussard reacts to Danny Ainge’s comments that Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter were the Boston Celtics Plan A in free agency. Hear why Broussard isn’t buying Ainge’s comments, but thinks Kemba is better for the Celtics than Kyrie Irving.

Chris Broussard isn’t buying Kemba and Kanter was the Celtics Plan A

Nick Wright lays out expectations for Baker Mayfield heading into year 2 with the Browns

Baker Mayfield is entering his second year in the NFL with sky-high expectations. Nick Wright discusses the Cleveland Browns and what he expects from Baker in year 2.

Cris Carter says if Kawhi wins a title with the Clippers only MJ would have a better resume

Cris Carter discusses the legacy of Kawhi Leonard on today’s show. Hear why he thinks Kawhi’s resume would be as good as it gets in the last 20-30 years in the NBA if he wins another championship on his third team.

Cris Carter doesn’t think Ezekiel Elliott should hold out from Cowboys training camp

Cris Carter talks NFL on today’s show. Cris shares his thoughts on reports Ezekiel Elliott is contemplating skipping training camp if the Dallas Cowboys don’t negotiate a deal.

Nick Wright explains how Russell Westbrook will adapt to the Rockets' offense

Nick Wright talks about the Houston Rockets offense next season. Hear why he thinks Russell Westbrook’s style on his former team will not be how he plays with James Harden in Mike D’Antoni’s offense.

Nick Wright: ‘It’s unrealistic’ to think Kevin Durant should force a return after Achilles injury

Nick Wright talks about Kevin Durant’s injury and when he should return to the Brooklyn Nets. Hear why he thinks KD should not jeopardize the back end of his career in returning too early.

Nick Wright: Assuming Anthony Davis will be a long-term Laker, this season isn’t championship or bust

Nick Wright gives his thoughts on the pressure that faces Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. Hear why he doesn’t think this season is championship or bust.

Chris Broussard explains why D’Angelo Russell is a ‘good fit’ with the Warriors

Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright and Cris Carter to talk about D’Angelo Russell and the Golden State Warriors. Hear why he likes the fit because of style of play.

Nick Wright doesn’t think the Golden State Warriors are ‘title contenders’ after losing Kevin Durant

Nick Wright doesn’t think the Golden State Warriors will win a title without Kevin Durant. Hear why Nick thinks the Warriors are no longer a ‘championship team’ but will make the playoffs.

Nick Wright reacts to the Rockets dealing Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook : ‘This is an enormous win for Houston’

The Houston Rockets have agreed on a deal to acquire Russell Westbrook from the OKC Thunder, at the cost of Chris Paul and several draft picks. Nick Wright loves this trade for Westbrook and the Rockets.

Cris Carter has doubts about James Harden – Russell Westbrook duo in Houston

Cris Carter reacts to the Houston Rockets trading Chris Paul to OKC Thunder for Russell Westbrook. Cris questions how James Harden and Westbrook will fit together on the Rockets.

Cris Carter believes Frank Vogel is going to be on the hot seat all year with the Lakers

Cris Carter discusses the pressure surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers new head coach Frank Vogel. Hear why Cris thinks Vogel will be on the hot seat all season with the Lakers.

Nick Wright: Kawhi’s deal with Clippers is about ‘money and power’

Nick Wright reacts to Kawhi Leonard signing a three-year, $103M maximum contract with a player option in the third season with the Los Angeles Clippers. Hear why Nick thinks this move was about power and money.

Nick Wright disagrees this version of the Lakers is the best team LeBron has been on since Miami

Nick Wright compares LeBron James’ current Lakers team to prior squads. Nick explains why the current version of the Los Angeles Lakers is NOT the best team LeBron has been on since Miami. Do you agree with Nick?

Nick Wright and Cris Carter react to Vlad Guerrero Jr’s record-setting Home Run Derby performance

Last night, Pete Alonso of the Mets topped fellow rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays in the final of the 2019 Home Run Derby. Hear what Nick and Cris had to say about Guerrero Jr’s incredible night.

Cris Carter believes the ‘ceiling is high’ for Kyle Kuzma with the current Lakers roster

Cris Carter discusses the Los Angeles Lakers. Hear why he thinks Kyle Kuzma is the winner after the Lakers free agency moves.

Cris Carter on Kawhi Leonard signing with the Clippers: ‘The Lakers made a lot of mistakes’

Cris Carter breaks down why Kawhi Leonard decided to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Hear what Cris had to say about the Los Angeles Lakers losing out on Kawhi.

Nick Wright: Kawhi made the best move for himself and the NBA

Nick Wright reacts to the Los Angeles Clippers signing Kawhi Leonard trading for Paul George. Hear why Nick thinks Kawhi’s made the best decision for himself and the league.

Nick Wright: Kawhi is already a Hall of Famer and wherever he goes will only further enhance his legacy

Nick Wright talks about Kawhi Leonard on today’s show. Hear why he thinks Kawhi’s legacy cannot go backwards no matter what decision he makes.

Cris Carter strongly believes that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant ‘can play well together’

Cris Carter talks about the new-look Brooklyn Nets. Hear why he expects to see even better basketball for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant because of their friendship.

Nick Wright believes Kevin Durant on the Warriors was 'always temporary'

Nick Wright discusses Kendrick Perkins’ recent comments that Kevin Durant never got over the Draymond Green incident. Hear why Nick thinks the blame of KD leaving the Warriors can’t be placed on Draymond.

Cris Carter gives insight into why Kawhi Leonard is taking his time to make a decision

All of the big name free agents have all signed except Kawhi Leonard and many are wondering what’s taking him so long to make a decision. Cris Carter sheds some insight.