Ric Bucher: 76ers need to make a move on Ben Simmons, he needs a fresh start elsewhere | THE HERD

Ric Bucher joins Colin Cowherd to discuss whether the Philadelphia 76ers should make a move off Ben Simmons this current offseason. Hear why Bucher believes that Simmons needs a fresh start in the NBA, and that he is better off switching teams to find a more suiting role for his skillset.

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Colin Cowherd decides if Kevin Durant is the next face of the NBA | THE HERD

Is Kevin Durant the new face of the NBA? Magic Johnson said as much, declaring that after LeBron James ends his career, it’ll be KD’s league. But Colin Cowherd isn’t so sure the Brooklyn Nets’ player is even interested in being the face of the NBA. Hear whether Colin believes Magic is correct in saying KD will take up LeBron’s mantle next year.

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Shannon Sharpe: Chris Paul would be a great fit in L.A. since it allows LeBron to play off the ball more I UNDISPUTED

Chris Paul has a $44 million player option to remain with the Phoenix Suns next season, but Los Angeles radio shows are wondering if he could end up returning to LA, this time as a Lake, even years after the infamous failed trade with the then New Orleans Hornets in 2011. When asked if CP3 would be a good fit for the purple and gold, Magic Johnson told a local station quote, “No question about it. I’d tell Jeanie I’d ask [for] some money for CP3. It’d be perfect for LeBron, for AD, and for the role players.” Shannon Sharpe explains why CP3 would be a ‘great fit with LeBron’ in Los Angeles.

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Skip Bayless: Marcus Morris Sr.’s health determines the Clippers’ success against the Suns I UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Clippers will try and avoid their third straight 0-2 deficit this playoffs in Game 2 tonight. Kawhi Leonard will continue to miss time with his sprained right knee with no timetable for a return. On the opposing side, Chris Paul will also miss tonight’s game due to health and safety protocols. Skip Bayless predicts the winner of Game 2 and breaks down why Marcus Morris Sr.’s health is critical to his Clippers’ success against Phoenix and the remaining of the playoffs.

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Bucs sign first-round pick Joe Tryon

The Buccaneers’ first-round draft pick is under contract. Outside linebacker Joe Tryon, the 32nd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, has signed his rookie contract, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. It’s a four-year deal worth $11.17 million fully guaranteed, with a signing bonus of $5.48 million and a fifth-year option [more]

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Who was Tom Brady referring to with his “motherf–ker” remark?

The question has swirled throughout the NFL for the past 24 hours. Who is the “motherf–ker” to whom Tom Brady is referring in his comments regarding a team that lost interest in signing Brady last year because they were “sticking with” the other guy? Speculation has centered on 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, because: (1) Brady [more]

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Shannon Sharpe gives his prediction for Bucks-Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals | UNDISPUTED

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are one series away from reaching the Finals after knocking out Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets in the last round. But Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are feeling pretty confident as well however, knocking off the New York Knicks and then the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in 7 games. Hear who Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe believe will win the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Shannon Sharpe: It’s time we reevaluate our expectations of Ben Simmons | UNDISPUTED

Ben Simmons is still taking a lot of heat for passing up a late dunk in Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. He was also an all-time worst in the playoffs at 34 percent free throw shooting of someone with at least 70 attempts. Doc Rivers feels confident that this will be the offseason that Simmons can finally improve his shooting. The 76ers coach told reporters quote, ‘I believe, without going into detail with what we’re doing, I believe we know what the right work is, and the right type of work, and the right way to do it.’ Hear what Shannon Sharpe has to say about Ben Simmons and his performance in Round 2.

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Stephen Jackson: Nets are still dangerous, don’t count BKN out next year | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Brooklyn Nets’ season ended in Game 7 in an overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, but despite the loss, head coach Steve Nash says: “Everyone here is fired up to get back to work”. Stephen Jackson joins the First Things First crew to decide if the Nets should be favorites to win it all next year no matter what happens the rest of the postseason.

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Nick Wright: I wouldn’t write Clippers off, but Game 2 is a ‘need to win’ game | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Phoenix Suns currently lead in the Western Conference Finals 1-0 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Nick Wright talks what losing Game 2 could mean for Paul George and the Clippers, who’ve fought their way out of deficits twice before against the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks. Though Nick won’t write LA off, he admits that Devin Booker and the Suns are a different animal, and a win tonight would be very important.

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