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Stu Jackson defends KD’s decision to join the Warriors

Former NBA head coach Stu Jackson joins Cris Carter, Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe to discuss Kevin Durant and CJ MCCollum’s twitter exchange.

Nick Wright and Cris Carter react to Dez Bryant potentially signing with Browns

Nick Wright and Cris Carter react to reports the Cleveland Browns will consider signing Dez Bryant with Josh Gordon absent from training camp.

Cris Carter reacts to Dwight Howard saying his Hall of Fame resume ‘speaks for itself’

In his conversation about Dwight Howard, Cris Carter reveals why he doesn’t think Dwight Howard hasn’t lived up to his potential in the NBA. Do you agree with Cris?

Nick and Cris react to CJ McCollum calling KD’s Warrior decision ‘soft’, leads to twitter exchange

Nick Wright and Cris Carter react to Kevin Durant and CJ McCollum’s twitter exchange after McCollum criticized KD for joining the Golden State Warriors.

Stu Jackson straight off the phone with Danny Green, talks last season's groin tear

Former NBA head coach Stu Jackson has discussed Danny Green’s injury with the player himself over the phone, and joins Nick Wright, Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe on First Things First to share his thoughts. Green suffered a groin tear last season that went undetected by the San Antonio Spurs medical staff. He was recently traded to the Toronto Raptors with Kawhi Leonard.

Nick Wright on the Cavs resigning Kevin Love

In his conversation surrounding Dan Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers signing Kevin Love to a 4-year extension, Nick Wright and Cris Carter explains why it’s not a good long-term decision for the Cavs.

Nick Wright on how Shaq should be in the GOAT discussion

Nick Wright explains to Cris Carter, Sarah Kustok and Jenna Wolfe why he believes Shaq should be in the GOAT discussion.

Nick Wright reacts to Shaq's comments on LeBron/Curry ring chase

Nick Wright reacts to Shaquille O’Neal’s comments on LeBron James joining the Los Angeles Lakers and how it will impact his legacy.

Nick Wright says Tiger Woods’ performance in The British Open took him back to the ‘mid-2000s’

Nick Wright tells Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe how Tiger Woods was playing like the old Tiger in 2018 The British Open Championship.

Cris Carter explains how this British Open for Tiger was ‘bigger than golf’

Cris Carter explains to Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe on First Things First why this particular British Open Championship was so important to Tiger Woods, despite tying for sixth place.

Cris and Nick wonder if re-signing Marcus Smart was in fact a ‘smart’ move for Boston

Marcus Smart will remain with the Boston Celtics for four years and $52 million. Cris Carter, Nick Wright, Chris Mannix and Jenna Wolfe discuss whether this was an intelligent move on Boston’s part.

Cris Carter: ‘Right now Golden State are grown men and the Lakers are kids’

Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk NBA. Hear what they had to say about the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

Cris Carter on what the Warriors will have to do to get the most out of DeMarcus Cousins

Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk NBA. Hear what they had to say about Boogie Cousins and the Golden State Warriors on Friday’s show.

Chris Mannax discusses Toronto’s potential after acquiring Kawhi Leonard

Chris Mannax joins Cris Carter, Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe to discuss the Toronto Raptors’ ceiling after acquiring Kawhi Leonard.

Nick Wright reveals why Spurs got ‘the worse end’ of Kawhi deal

Nick Wright details to Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe why he thinks the San Antonio Spurs got the worse end of the Kawhi Leonard deal. Do you agree with Nick?

Cris Carter reacts to Boogie Cousins’ negative response to criticism on joining the Warriors

Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss DeMarcus Cousins’ negative comments to criticism after joining Golden State. Additionally, Cris explains why he believes Boogie joining the Warriors will not help improve his negative image.

Nick Wright on the possibility Kawhi sits out the next season

In his conversation about Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors, Nick Wright discusses the conflicting reports surrounding if Kawhi will sit out the next season or play in Toronto.

Cris Carter critiques Toronto for how they handled the DeMar DeRozan trade

In his reaction to the Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs trade, Cris Carter critiques Toronto for how they handled the DeMar DeRozan situation, who was told he wouldn’t be traded based on posts to Instagram early Wednesday.

Nick Wright reveals what Kawhi going to Raptors means for LeBron’s Lakers

In his conversation surrounding reports Kawhi Leonard is headed to the Toronto Raptors, Nick Wright explains to Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe what Kawhi going to the Raptors means for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Do you agree with Nick?

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred talks expansion of the league

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred joins Cris Carter, Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe to talk expansion of the league.

Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss Kawhi Leonard's unhappiness with the Spurs

Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss Kawhi Leonard’s situation at the San Antonio Spurs, his unhappiness with the organization, and how it’s becoming more and more difficult for him to be traded to his hometown, Los Angeles.

Nick Wright reacts to Bryce Harper’s HR derby win

Nick Wright reacts to Bryce Harper’s Home Run Derby comeback win vs Kyle Schwarber in his home ballpark and will this success propel him to improve in the second half of the season.

Nick Wright reveals why he expects frustration early on from LeBron on Lakers

In his conversation about LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, Nick Wright explains why he expects LeBron to have early frustration this season playing with younger players on the Lakers. Do you agree with Nick?

Cris Carter reacts to report Kawhi is Toronto bound

Cris Carter reacts to reports that Kawhi Leonard might be headed to the Toronto Raptors after speaking with Kawhi’s camp last night.

Nick Wright on LeBron currently the favorite to win NBA MVP in year 16

In his conversation about Vegas naming LeBron James the favorite for NBA MVP, Nick Wright explains how impressive this feat would be for King James in year 16. Do you agree with Nick?

Nick Wright details how the Lakers can contend with the Warriors' dominating style of play

Nick Wright explains to Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe what kind of team the Los Angeles Lakers need to build around LeBron James to compete with the Golden State Warriors.

King’s Court: Nick Wright on LeBron’s power to veto roster decisions in Los Angeles

Nick Wright, Cris Carter and Sarah Kustok discuss if it’s a good idea for the Los Angeles Lakers to let LeBron James have a say in roster decisions.

Cris Carter on what’s limiting Carmelo Anthony’s choices next season

Cris Carter tells Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe on First Things First that ‘Melo is about getting buckets’ and why that is limiting Anthony’s options to the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers.

Nick Wright and Cris Carter discuss realistic expectations for Lonzo Ball’s sophomore season

In their conversation about Lonzo Ball, Nick Wright and Cris Carter discuss expectations for Lonzo heading into his sophomore season.

Cris Carter reacts to reports Clint Capela turned down 5-yr/ 85M contact from the Houston Rockets

In his reaction to Clint Capela turning down a 5-yr/ 85M offer from the Houston Rockets, Cris Carter explains to Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe why the Rockets need Capela and how he rounds out Houston’s Big 3 along with Chris Paul and James Harden. Do you agree with Cris?