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Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, and Tim Legler debate if the Knicks should be worried about Joel Embiid and 76ers. Domonique Foxworth and Mike Tannenbaum join the show to discuss if JJ McCarthy is a better QB option for the New York Giants. They discuss which NBA star needs to step up the most in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Lastly, the crew discusses how Clippers fans should feel about Kawhi Leonard participating in the 2024 Summer Olympics while missing time.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Tim Legler, and Brian Windhorst react to LeBron James downplaying the Lakers' upcoming rematch against the Nuggets. We debate what's on the line for Kevin Durant when he goes up against the Timberwolves in Round 1 of the playoffs. The crew reacts to comments from Steve Kerr about keeping the Warriors' Big 3 together. Mike Tannenbaum and Domonique Foxworth join the show to debate if the Cowboys should draft Dak Prescott's replacement.
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Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt, and Tim Legler debate who's more important between Joel Embiid or Jalen Brunson in their upcoming 76ers-Knicks first round matchup. Mina Kimes and Damien Woody join the show and react Robert Kraft's alleged sabotage of Bill Belichick's offseason job hunt. They discuss what's on the line for Kevin Durant against the Timberwolves. Lastly, the crew debates which NFC East starting QBs are under the most pressure to succeed this upcoming season.
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Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt, and Tim Legler debate if the Knicks should be worried about the 76ers in their first round matchup. They react to Jontay Porter's lifetime ban from the NBA due to his gambling violations. The crew also debates if LeBron can pull off an upset against the Nuggets. Lastly, EJ Manuel and Kimberley A. Martin join the show to discuss if the NFL has mismanaged how they handle young QBs.
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Stephen A. Smith, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo and Tim Legler discuss if the Warriors should re-sign Klay Thompson this offseason. The crew debates how ready Anthony Davis is for the Lakers-Nuggets playoff matchup. Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about this week. Lastly, Marcus "Swagu" Spears joins the show to discuss the Dallas Cowboys offseason moves, or lack thereof.
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Stephen A. Smith is joined by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo and Brian Windhorst and they dive in on the NBA's Western Conference Play-In games, most notably is Warriors' loss to the Kings last night. They also debate whether or not this will be the end of the Warriors as we currently know them and whether or not this season was a failure. The crew also reacts to the Lakers' win over the Pelicans to clinch a playoff spot. Stephen A. goes on an epic rant about the upcoming Lakers-Nuggets playoff matchup after both teams exchanged words in the offseason.
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