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Skip Bayless: There is no way Tom Brady is losing to Bill Belichick & Patriots in WK 4 | UNDISPUTED

One game we’ve all wondered about and can now officially circle in red sharpie is Week 4 when Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to New England to face Bill Belichick and his former team of 20 years where Brady won six Super Bowls. He can become the fourth quarterback in league history to defeat all 32 teams. In fact, the NFL’s director of broadcasting and a member of the scheduling team calls it QUOTE ‘a once-in-a-lifetime game.’ Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about Tom Brady’s matchup against the New England Patriots.

Shannon Sharpe: LeBron James sitting out isn’t surprising; he won’t miss the Championship banner unveiling I UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get a thrilling 101-99 overtime win over the New York Knicks last night but without LeBron James. The 36-year-old forward sat out once again despite previous reports saying that he had his spring back from a stiff ankle. The reigning champs now have three regular season games against the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, and New Orleans Pelicans before postseason play. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discuss what LeBron sitting out another game meant.

Skip Bayless: I don’t think 20-0 is out of the question for Tom Brady and the Buccaneers | UNDISPUTED

We’ll know the Tampa Bay Buccaneers full schedule tonight at 8 Eastern on NFL Network and FS1 but we do already know their strength of schedule based on opponents they will face. Tom Brady’s team comes in with the fourth-easiest schedule based on opponents winning percentage from last season, trailing only the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and Atlanta Falcons with easier ones. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Buccaneers schedule.

Shannon Sharpe: LeBron James sitting out isn’t surprising; he won’t miss the Championship banner unveiling I UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get a thrilling 101-99 overtime win over the New York Knicks last night but without LeBron James. The 36-year-old forward sat out once again despite previous reports saying that he had his spring back from a stiff ankle. The reigning champs now have three regular season games against the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, and New Orleans Pelicans before postseason play. Shannon Sharpe explains why he is “not surprised at all” that LeBron sat out against the Knicks.

Shannon Sharpe explains why Michael Jordan had more respect for Kobe than any other NBA player | UNDISPUTED

While looking back at his relationship with Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan revealed one area that Kobe may have had MJ beat in. Jordan said Kobe was a quote, ‘mentally tough kid, maybe even tougher than I was.’ Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about Michael Jordan’s comments.

Skip Bayless defends Jaguars’ decision to sign Tim Tebow | UNDISPUTED

Tim Tebow is reportedly set to sign a deal with the Jaguars but not everyone in Jacksonville is happy about it. According to a report yesterday, there are people in theJaguars building who are not quote, ‘thrilled’ about the potential signing. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Jacksonville Jaguars signing Tim Tebow.

Chris Broussard: LeBron’s return makes Lakers the favorites in West, but not in the Finals | UNDISPUTED

LeBron James is likely to play against the New York Knicks tonight as he recovers from a sore right ankle. Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel said that LeBron was a full participant in practice yesterday, which seems to be a good indicator that his injury has recovered well after taking the past 4 games off. Before that, LeBron had missed 6 weeks due to the ankle sprain, and has already told reporters that his body will never get back to 100 percent for the rest of his career. Chris Broussard joins Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless to discuss why LeBron’s return makes the Lakers the favorites in the Western Conference, but not in the NBA Finals.

LeBron’s return makes Lakers the favorites in West but not in Finals — Broussard | NBA | UNDISPUTED

Shannon Sharpe reacts to Russell Westbrook breaking Oscar Robertson’s triple-double record I UNDISPUTED

Russell Westbrook set the all-time triple-double record at 182 in last night’s 125-124 loss against the Atlanta Hawks. After the game, the Washington Wizards’ point guard talked about passing legend Oscar Robertson, saying quote ‘You put so much into the game, so much time, you sacrifice so much, to be able to just be mentioned with guys like Oscar, Magic [Johnson] and Jason Kidd, those guys, is something I never dreamed about as a young kid growing up in LA. Normally I don’t like to pat myself on the back but tonight I will. Just because I am so grateful for the ones before me and so blessed.’ Shannon Sharpe shares his biggest takeaways from Westbrook’s historic night.

Michael Vick: Tim Tebow is a good addition for Jags, but it may not be the right timing | UNDISPUTED

Michael Vick joins Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless to discuss whether the Jacksonville Jaguars are making a mistake pursuing Tim Tebow as Tight End. Hear why Vick believes Tebow would be a good addition to the team, but may not ultimately be the right timing with rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Skip Bayless: Nobody knows how to use Tim Tebow better than Urban Meyer, he’d be a great addition for Jaguars | UNDISPUTED

Looks like it’s actually Tebow time in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly on the verge of signing the former Heisman winner to a one-year deal to play tight end this upcoming season. The 33-year-old Tim Tebow hasn’t been on an NFL roster since he spent preseason in 2015 playing for Chip Kelly’s Eagles, and now he’ll have a chance to make the team under his former college coach Urban Meyer. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the reports of Jacksonville’s interest in Tim Tebow.

Skip Bayless: Luka's flagrant foul on Collin Sexton was intentional and a message sent | UNDISPUTED

Dallas Mavericks’ star Luka Dončić’ was ejected last night for an aggressive strike to Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard Collin Sexton’s groin. After the game, Dončić’ brushed off the play as intentional, saying quote ‘After I saw the video, I knew I hit him, but it wasn’t nothing on purpose. I think that kind of stuff happens a lot in games, but I don’t know. That’s my explanation. It obviously wasn’t on purpose. It was just two guys fighting for a rebound, I guess.’ Skip Bayless explains why he does not buy Dončić”s explanation.

Shannon Sharpe: Packers need to cough up “Mahomes money” if they want to keep Aaron Rodgers | UNDISPUTED

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers appear to be at a standstill and we’ve still not publicly heard from the quarterback. Former teammate John Kuhn told a radio show that he believes Rodgers wants to remain in Green Bay and simply wants security with his contract situation. While another former teammate, James Jones, said he believe the situation was fixable over the weekend. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.

Chris Haynes: LeBron’s ankle injury is looking much better for playoffs | UNDISPUTED

After sitting out several more games due to ankle stiffness, LeBron James’ return to the court is expected to be cautious as the Los Angeles Lakers are nearly locked into a playoff seed and the superstar doesn’t appear to be at a hundred percent. NBA insider Chris Haynes joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to give an update on LeBron’s injury.

Shannon Sharpe on Anthony Davis’ season-high 42 Pts, LeBron’s lingering injury | UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers got a much-needed win over the Phoenix Suns last night after dropping two in a row previously. Anthony Davis dropped a season-high 42 points along with 12 rebounds and 5 assists in the win. But over the weekend the Lakers reportedly got more bad news. LeBron James’ ankle is not going to get a lot better according to the report and something he will have to play with throughout the playoffs. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about Lakers’ chances of repeating with an injured LeBron.

Shannon Sharpe: I’m taking Nikola Jokic over Joel Embiid for MVP | UNDISPUTED

The heavy MVP favorite according to FOX Bet Sportsbook, Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, dropped 32 points and 12 rebounds in an easy 113-to-97 win over the red-hot New York Knicks last night. Meanwhile Joel Embiid had his own big game last night. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big man had 34 points and 12 rebounds in a 135-115 win over the Houston Rockets on the road. Hear who Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe would rather have in the playoffs: Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid?

Skip Bayless: Russell Westbrook is the most explosive box score player we’ve ever seen, but he’s not in my Top 20 I UNDISPUTED

Russell Westbrook notched his 179th triple-double of his career last night in the Washington Wizards’ loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. He is now just two triple-doubles away from Oscar Robertson’s all-time record. Despite Westbrook never winning a championship, Robertson believes that shouldn’t be held against the Wizards’ point guard. The hall of farmer said quote ‘I think it’s ridiculous that some sportswriters criticize him because he has not won a championship. Players don’t win championships by themselves. You’ve got to have good management. You need to get with the right group of players.’ Skip Bayless explains why Westbrook is not in his Top 20 list despite his explosive numbers.

Shannon Sharpe: I still don't trust Paul George leading the Clippers in the playoffs | UNDISPUTED

Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers collapsed in the NBA Playoff Bubble last season with an early exit. The month of April George averaged over 27 points a game and might be heating up in time for the playoffs. The Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers face off tonight but are also teetering on the edge of facing each other in the first round of the playoffs. When asked about the potential playoff matchup, George said quote, ‘We are still trying to move up regardless of what the Lakers are doing. We are worried about us.’ Hear whether Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe are confident in Paul George heading into the NBA playoffs.

Skip Bayless: Packers drafting Jordan Love may have been the greatest thing to ever happen for Aaron Rodgers | UNDISPUTED

The drama in Green Bay continues to build up between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers despite us never hearing directly from Rodgers as things continue to leak out. The latest reports are that Rodgers often refers to GM Brian Gutekunst as Jerry Krause in group chats with teammates, making reference to Michael Jordan’s adversary in the Last Dance documentary. There’s also rumors that Rodgers wants Gutekunst or his backup QB Jordan Love gone if he is to return, among other things. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe has tp say about Aaron Rodgers beef with the Green Bay Packers.

Skip Bayless: Lonzo Ball will have a better career than LaMelo | UNDISPUTED

Lonzo Ball scored 33 Points in the New Orleans Pelicans win over the Golden State Warriors last night, tying his career-high that he set just within the past week. Meanwhile, Lonzo’s little brother LaMelo Ball put together another dazzling performance in his return from a wrist injury, dropping 23 Points in a win over the Detroit Pistons that kept the Charlotte Hornets in the hunt for the 8-seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Hear who Skip Bayless believes is better: LaMelo or Lonzo?

Skip Bayless: Kevin Durant and Kyrie’s chemistry is starting to get concerning | UNDISPUTED

Brooklyn Nets dropped another game to the Milwaukee Bucks last night, losing 124-118. Brooklyn was up by 2 heading into the final quarter, but was outscored by 8 points in the final 12 minutes. However, both these recent losses occurred with no James Harden on the floor for the Nets, so many think that it won’t matter come playoff time. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about Kevin Durant and the Nets.

Shannon Sharpe: The Lakers aren’t winning a title if LeBron James isn’t healthy for the playoffs I UNDISPUTED

LeBron James is expected to miss tomorrow’s anticipated showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers, along with Friday’s game against the Portland Trailblazers to rest his injured right ankle. LeBron previously missed six weeks due to the ankle injury before returning for two losses this past weekend. This brings some concern that he’ll need more rest before getting ready for the playoffs. Shannon Sharpe discusses why the Lakers are in jeopardy of not winning a title with an injured LeBron.

Shannon Sharpe: Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay, I don’t think the Packers can fix it | UNDISPUTED

Aaron Rodgers’ time with the Green Bay Packers may be coming to an end as more reports swirl about his unhappiness with the team, and a lot of people are chiming in. Tom Silverstein of USA Today, who has been connected to the team for years, said the Packers need to be ready to move on. Meanwhile, Terry Bradshaw called Rodgers ‘weak’ for getting this upset about the situation, and former Packers QB Brett Favre said quote ‘If he has a grudge, whether it be against the organization or a player or an arch rival, family, friends, he ain’t budging… Even if it’s resolved but he feels like they have one up on him, he ain’t going to play.’ Hear what Skip Bayless & Shannon Sharpe have to say about these comments.

Michael Rapaport: The New York Knicks are definitely for real, talks Julius Randle | UNDISPUTED

The New York Knicks got a 118-to-104 win against the Memphis Grizzlies last night and that means the Knicks clinched their first winning season since 2013. New York has also now climbed all the way up to the fourth spot in the East after winning 12 of their last 13. Michael Rapaport joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to discuss Julius Randle and the Knicks latest success.

Skip Bayless: Russell Westbrook is not behind Magic Johnson among all-time point guards I UNDISPUTED

After last night’s 154-141 victory over the Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks called Russell Westbrook the second-best point guard in NBA history behind Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. Westbrook scored 14 points, but also racked up 21 rebounds and 24 assists. Skip Bayless explains why Westbrook’s ‘raw numbers’ aren’t enough to rank him the second greatest point guard of all time.

Shannon Sharpe reacts to the Lakers’ big win over the Denver Nuggets without LeBron | UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers were without LeBron James last night but were still able to end their 3-game skid against the Denver Nuggets in a 93-to-89 win. After making a game-sealing block, Anthony Davis could be seen telling teammates quote, ‘we’re back’ on the broadcast. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Lakers big win over the Nuggets.

Skip Bayless: Cowboys get a C- in NFL Draft, ‘extremely disappointed’ by outcome | UNDISPUTED

The Dallas Cowboys traded down to the No. 12 slot and still focused on fixing their poorly rated defense in the 2021 NFL Draft. Eight of their eleven picks were on the defensive side of the ball, including their first six selections. Pro Football Focus gave the Cowboys a B grade for their draft performance. Skip Bayless explains why he gives America’s Team a C- draft grade.

Chris Broussard: "Lakers should be concerned," LeBron's health, AD's struggles | UNDISPUTED

Chris Broussard joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent slump. Hear Chris break down LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ struggles, and why Lakers’ fans should start to get concerned.

Shannon Sharpe: Packers have to decide between Aaron Rodgers or GM Brian Gutekunst | UNDISPUTED

The Aaron Rodgers drama continued over the weekend with reports that the QB wanted the Green Bay Packers’ general manager Brian Gutekunst fired. Meanwhile team president Mark Murphy wrote on the team website quote, ‘we remain committed to Aaron in 2021 and beyond.’ While Matt LaFleur told reporters quote, ‘I can’t even take my brain to that spot right now’ when discussing the possibility of Rodgers not being on the team. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Packers’ dilemma.

“The Lakers are in real trouble” — Shannon Sharpe on LeBron James’ return | UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers fell 121 – 114 to the Toronto Raptors at home last night to drop to – 2 since LeBron James returned on Friday. LeBron missed the final six minutes of the game due to ankle soreness. After the game LeBron said nothing matters unless he is a hundred percent and also criticized the play-in game format for the playoffs saying whoever came up with it should be fired. The Lakers now face five straight playoff teams starting with the Denver Nuggets tonight. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Lakers’ slump.