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Ric Bucher: Russell Westbrook is not a great fit for LeBron’s Lakers I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins LaVar Arrington and Jason McIntyre to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Russell Westbrook. Hear why Bucher believes that Westbrook is not a great for LeBron and Anthony Davis.

Ric Bucher: Lakers need LeBron & AD healthy to compete for a title, not a third superstar I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins LaVar Arrington and Jason McIntyre to discuss if the Los Angeles Lakers need a third star outside of LeBron James and Anthony Davis to compete for a title. Hear why Bucher believes Lakers do not need a third star, but rather the key to success is keeping LeBron and AD healthy.

Ric Bucher: It’s too late for the Packers to invite Aaron Rodgers to the table for personnel decisions I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Aaron Rodgers got a lot off his chest on Wednesday’s press conference, when he was in front of the media for the first time since returning to the Green Bay Packers. The reigning MVP went over a number of issues, but one big takeaway was his desire to be involved in decision making because he felt that quote ‘to be at least in the conversation makes it feel like you’re important, you’re respected.’ Ric Bucher explains why he feels the MVP ‘should have no input or be sitting at the table’ in the Packers’ personnel decisions.

Jason McIntyre: The Dallas Cowboys got 99 problems, Dak Prescott he ain’t one of them I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins LaVar Arrington and Jason McIntyre to discuss whether the Dallas Cowboys should be concerned over Dak Prescott’s shoulder injury.

Joy Taylor supports Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

U.S. Gymnastics star Simone Biles has withdrawn from tomorrow’s individual all-around competition. This follows her removing herself from the team final after one rotation on the vault. Biles said after quote ‘I have to focus on my mental health.’ Joy Taylor gives Biles support for her decision and explains why it’s essential to ‘separate mental health from health.’

Ric Bucher: DeMar DeRozan won’t solve all of the Lakers’ problems I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins LaVar Arrington and Joy Taylor to discuss whether DeMar DeRozan would be a good fit for the Los Angeles Lakers. Hear why Bucher agrees that DeMar would be an ideal fit, but ultimately doesn’t solve all the Lakers’ issues as a team.

LaVar Arrington: The Seahawks have the ceiling to win it all, but Russell Wilson must know his own I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Seattle Seahawks’ offseason was filled with drama surrounding Russell Wilson. Now with training camp underway, they have their sights set on the Super Bowl. Russ said quote ‘I don’t think there is a ceiling’ and added that his Seahawks want to be celebrating at the end of the season. LaVar Arrington explains why he feels that while the Seahawks have the ceiling to win it all, ‘Russ needs to know his own to succeed.’

Joy Taylor: Rodgers’ return to Packers is the best situation possible in Green Bay I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins Joy Taylor and LaVar Arrington to discuss Aaron Rodgers’ decision to return to the Green Bay Packers training camp. Hear why Joy Taylor believes that this is a win-win for both sides in Green Bay.

Ric Bucher: USA Men’s Basketball missing their final nine shots in loss to France was surprising I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

USA Men’s Basketball team was upset by France yesterday in their Tokyo Olympics opener. The loss snaps their 25-game winning streak dating back to 2004. France finished on a 16-2 run while the U.S. missed their final nine shots. After the game, U.S. head coach Gregg Popovich said that quote: ‘there’s nothing to be surprised about.’ Ric Bucher reacts to Team USA’s stunning loss to France and explains why the loss alone was not surprising, but missing their final nine shots was.

LaVar Arrington: Cowboys haven't given us any reasons to prove they're Super Bowl contenders | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins Joy Taylor and LaVar Arrington to discuss whether the Dallas Cowboys are ‘legit Super Bowl contenders’ this season. Hear why LaVar believes Dallas has given us no reason to believe that they are capable of making it out of the NFC.

Joy Taylor: What Aaron Rodgers wants at the end of the day is control over his career I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins LaVar Arrington and Joy Taylor to discuss whether the Green Bay Packers should rework Aaron Rodgers’ deal to make the reigning MVP happy.

Emmanuel Acho explains why the Packers should rework Aaron Rodgers’ deal heading into the season I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Aaron Rodgers turned down a two-year extension this offseason that could’ve made him the highest paid player in the NFL, according to Adam Schefter. Now, an anonymous executive speculated Rodgers wants his deal restructured with years taken off, so it can pull quote ‘a Tom Brady and be the next guy to fly to go elsewhere to win a championship.’ Emmanuel Acho explains why teams’ mentalities of committing to players one season at a time makes sense for Green Bay to restructure the reigning MVP’s deal.

Marcellus Wiley reacts to LeBron James reaching $1 billion in career earnings I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho sit down to discuss Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reaching $1 billion in career earnings.

Emmanuel Acho: The star is standing in the way of the Cowboys winning a Super Bowl I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Dallas Cowboys went 6-10 last season, but Dak Prescott is expected to be back and expectations are through the roof. Dallas hasn’t won a Super Bowl in 25 seasons and it’s high on Jerry Jones’ priorities. He said quote: ‘I’d do anything known to man to get a Super Bowl.’ Emmanuel Acho explains why the star is in the way of America’s Team winning a Super Bowl.

Marcellus Wiley: Giannis’ title only means more to himself; all rings represent a champion I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Giannis Antetokounmpo won his first NBA title last night and did it with the team (Milwaukee Bucks) that drafted him eight years ago. After the game, Giannis threw some shade at superteams while not talking about leaving Milwaukee, saying quote ‘this is my city, they believed in me…I want to get the job done, it’s easy to go somewhere and go win a championship with someone else..this is the hard way to do it and we did.’ Marcellus Wiley explains why Giannis’ title doesn’t mean more than others who left to win a ring.

Ric Bucher: Suns exceeded expectations, you can’t be disappointed in Phoenix I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss the biggest disappointment in the Phoenix Suns after losing 4 straight games to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals.

“Aaron Rodgers hasn’t gotten what he wants” — Greg Jennings on Packers’ QB turning down a 2-year extension I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Greg Jennings joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss Aaron Rodgers turning down a 2-year extension with the Green Bay Packers.

Emmanuel Acho: It's not possible for Giannis to be the face of the NBA | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho sit down to discuss whether Giannis Antetokounmpo can be the face of the NBA as the Milwaukee Bucks look to finish off the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Marcellus Wiley: Devin Booker's legacy grew the most in the Finals with his unexpected historical numbers I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

NBA stars have had their moments to shine in the Finals this season. Chris Paul had a game-high 32 points to start the series while Giannis Antetokounmpo had a huge block in Game 4 and is averaging just over 32 points in the Finals. Devin Booker got stripped in the final seconds of Game 5 on Saturday, but scored at least 40 points in back-to-back games. Marcellus Wiley explains why Devin Booker’s legacy grew the most in this year’s Finals.

Marcellus Wiley explains why Bill Belichick is under no pressure to get the Patriots to the playoffs next season I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Bucky Brooks joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss if Bill Belichick is under pressure to make the playoffs after the New England Patriots came up short last season. Hear why Marcellus believes Belichick is under little to no pressure as the Patriots look to reach the playoffs with either Cam Newton or Mac Jones as the team’s quarterback.

Emmanuel Acho: Chris Paul has been a huge disappointment in the Finals | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho sit down to discuss whether Chris Paul has been a disappointed after the Phoenix Suns’ third straight loss in the NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks. Hear why Acho isn’t impressed with CP3’s performance in the Finals.

Emmanuel Acho: I trust CP3 mentally, but not physically heading into GM 5 I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The NBA Finals are tied 2-2 after the Phoenix Suns lost in Game 4. Chris Paul had his worst offensive performance since the first round, finishing with only 10 points and five turnovers. Game 5 is back in Phoenix tomorrow evening and CP3 is 8-11 in Game 5’s throughout his career. Emmanuel Acho explains why he trusts CP3 ‘mentally, but not physically with his ailing body.’

Marcellus Wiley reacts to Tom Brady leading the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl on a torn MCL I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho react to reports that Tom Brady played his entire 2020 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a torn MCL.

Marcellus Wiley: CP3 is the Finals’ most important player because his play affects the Suns’ outcome I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Devin Booker scored a game-high 42 points last night in Game 4, but it wasn’t enough. His teammate Chris Paul dropped 32 points in their Game 1 win, but had five turnovers in Game 4. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a key block shot and leads the NBA Finals with over 32 points per game. His running mate Khris Middleton led the Bucks with a team-high 40 points last night. Marcellus Wiley explains why CP3 is the most important player in the Finals and ‘the little engine that could.’

Marcellus Wiley breaks down why Ezekiel Elliott will have a bounce-back season with Cowboys I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Greg Jennings joins Emmanuel Acho and Marcellus Wiley to discuss whether Ezekiel Elliott can have a bounce-back season with the Dallas Cowboys after five straight years of decline.

Emmanuel Acho: The biggest reason the Bucks won Game 4 is because they’re not afraid to fail I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho sit down to discuss the biggest reason the Milwaukee Bucks won Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. Here why Acho believes that the Bucks do not compete from a fear of failure, but rather a desire to excel.

Marcellus Wiley: Aaron Rodgers will be back in Green Bay to try and plan a soft landing from unique offseason I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Aaron Rodgers was asked about his future with the Green Bay Packers last week at a celebrity golf tournament. He responded quote ‘I’m going to enjoy the hell out of this week and then I’m going to get back to working out and figuring things out in a couple of weeks.’ Adam Schefter’s latest report was more clearcut, saying quote ‘This isn’t a money issue, it’s much more than that. He doesn’t want to be there.’ Marcellus Wiley explains Schefter’s report does not change his opinion on the MVP’s future in Green Bay and that he will be back as he returns from an offseason of emotion.

Ric Bucher: Clippers’ title window with Kawhi isn’t closed, it’s just opening | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss if the Los Angeles Clippers’ title window has closed with Kawhi Leonard after his season ending ACL injury.

Emmanuel Acho: I trust Giannis over Chris Paul in Game 4 of the NBA Finals | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Emmanuel Acho and Marcellus discuss who they trust more in Game 4 of the NBA Finals: Giannis Antetokounmpo or Chris Paul? Hear why Acho believes the Phoenix Suns have no answer for Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Marcellus Wiley: Team USA losing exhibition games is no big deal, they win when it counts I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Team USA was upset by Australia in an exhibition game in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They are now 0-2 after also losing to Nigeria over the weekend. Team USA was previously 54-2 in exhibition games prior to their losses within the past few days. Marcellus Wiley explains why Team USA’s losses and struggles are not a big deal.