Ric Bucher on James Harden-Ben Simmons trade: I don’t think anyone here is a winner I THE HERD

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly agreed to trade Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap. The Nets will also receive Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks. Ric Bucher reacts to the monster trade and explains why he believes neither team wins it.

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Colin Cowherd: The Bengals feel like a six seed in March Madness I THE HERD

Despite head coach Zac Taylor’s insistence that the Bengals aren’t coming into Super Bowl LVI as underdogs against the Los Angeles Rams, the odds seem to be against Joe Burrow and Cincinnati. Although Colin Cowherd thinks they deserve to be there, watch as he breaks down why they feel like a six seed team going into March Madness.

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Skip Bayless is a fan of a Ben Simmons-Brooklyn trade: James Harden is a trainwreck waiting to happen I UNDISPUTED

According to a new report, James Harden is ready to move on from the Brooklyn Nets, with Brian Windhorst saying the superstar is quote: ‘screaming in every way he possibly can, ‘I don’t want to be here; get me out of here.’  If the Nets do move on from the former MVP, all the tea leaves point to them making a swap with the Philadelphia 76ers for the disgruntled Ben Simmons. Skip Bayless discusses which team would win the Harden-Simmons deal if it were to happen.

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Shannon Sharpe on Lakers loss vs. Blazers: They mailed this one in; you can’t get any lower than this I UNDISPUTED

Despite 30 points from LeBron James and being huge favorites entering the game, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the undermanned Portland Trail Blazers 107-105. Russell Westbrook missed his first game of the year, officially listed out with “back tightness,” but LA still managed to have 21 turnovers without him. Shannon Sharpe reacts to the Lakers’ loss and explains how it happened in Portland.

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Ed Orgeron on his former QB: ‘I believed in Joe Burrow from the get-go’ I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Former LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron joins First Things First ahead of Super Bowl LVI to talk Joe Burrow and his success since leaving the Tigers for the NFL. Orgeron tells the crew what led to them bringing Burrow on, and why he believes his quarterback has been able to get to this point so soon in his NFL career. Plus, Orgeron talks Ja’Marr Chase, and why he will be key for Burrow’s success in the big game against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Matthew Stafford: Joe Burrow has willed the Bengals to a bunch of wins

Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow will both be playing their first Super Bowl on Sunday. Each quarterback was selected at No. 1 overall, though it took Stafford 12 seasons and a change of scenery to become a conference champion. Burrow accomplished the feat in just two seasons — and he did it coming off a [more]

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Chris Broussard: I don’t believe James Harden will tank the Nets’ season if he’s not traded I FIRST THINGS FIRST

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, reports state that James Harden is “screaming in every way possible” he wants out of Brooklyn. If the Nets decide to keep Harden and not trade him to Philadelphia for estranged 76ers’ player Ben Simmons, Chris Broussard doesn’t believe Harden would go so far as to tank the season. Watch as he shares his thoughts on the situation in Brooklyn.

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Nick Wright proposes 5 trades for the Lakers ahead of the deadline I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The trade deadline is fast approaching, and now that the Los Angeles Lakers have lost their 4th straight game, Nick Wright proposes 5 trade options, 4 ways to fix them & 1 way where he doesn’t have to watch them anymore. Watch as he makes moves that involve Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and other notable Lakers players.

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