Podcast appearances and mentions of nick wright

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright recaps the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, including his thoughts on Lionel Messi disappearing in the tournament’s biggest game and why he should still have been awarded the Golden Ball. Then, Nick weighs in on the World Cup as a whole, naming his winners and losers, his favorites matches and largest takeaways. Finally, Nick shares his latest thoughts on LeBron James as the Heat, Cavaliers, Warriors, and 76ers vie for the 41-year-old star. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicholas Mendola joins to recap Spain's victory over Argentina and the tactical dominance of their defense. They analyze Lionel Messi's international future, England's missed opportunities under Thomas Tuchel, and which nations are poised to rise ahead of the 2030 tournament. 01:43 - Spain's World Cup Victory 08:03 - Lionel Messi's Future 15:31 - England's Tournament Struggles 18:09 - 2030 World Cup Risers 24:18 - Nick Wright's Curse

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Lionel Messi and Argentina's stunning 2-1 comeback win over Harry Kane and England in the World Cup semifinal. Nick discusses why what Messi is doing is unthinkable and predicts the final between Argentina and Spain. Next, Nick reacts to Lamar Jackson's shocking fall from #2 to #69 in the NFL Top 100 players and hypothesizes why the 2-time MVP is sliding down the list. Later, Nick shares his current prediction for where LeBron James will be playing next year before reacting to Kevin Durant calling him out on Instagram and sharing a piece of their comedic text exchange that followed. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Adam is joined by Nick Wright to talk the USMNTs brutal defeat and CR7. Chris Ryan then joins to discuss England v Mexico and Argentina v Cape Verde. Host: Adam FriedlandCohost: Chris RyanGuest: Nick WrightExecutive Producers: Adam Friedland, Marc Fineman, and Mason KleinWriters: Adam Friedland and Sam SerxnerProducers: Sam Serxner, Julia Cassidy, and Chris WholersEditor: Jon RoemerStudio Tech: Adam Tarin--See Adam on tour https://theadamfriedland.show/pages/tour--JOIN THE FRIEDLAND FAMILY FOUNDATION / PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION:https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdamFriedlandShow/join--Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheAdamFriedlandShow--Buy our merch: https://theadamfriedland.show/collections/new--X: https://x.com/adam_talkshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadamfriedlandshowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adamfriedlandshowclipsYouTube: Subscribe to @TheAdamFriedlandShow here:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAdamFriedlandShowSubscribe to @TAFSClips here: https://www.youtube.com/@tafsclipsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson falling 67 spots in the NFL Top 100 Players. Is 2026 more likely to be a bounce back for the two-time MVP or more regression from a disappointing 2025? Next, Nick shares his current prediction for where former Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be playing basketball next season as his decision looms. Later, Nick reacts to Kevin Durant's shot at him on social media and discusses his comedic text exchange with the Houston Rockets' star. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Yeah, and spit on a little bit with Dak contract talk." A few minutes into our conversation with Nick Wright, Dan asks, "Who is the GOAT of GOATs?" and the Dirty Demon of Debate is feelin' goooooooooooooood, baby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright recaps the semifinals of the World Cup, starting with Lionel Messi and Argentina sending England packing in dramatic fashion. Then, Nick dives into Spain cruising to a victory over Kylian Mbappe and France. Later, Nick gives his predictions for the World Cup final and debates whether or not he should attend the game. Finally, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth and Luke assess if we can all take the NFL Top 100 seriously after putting Lamar Jackson at 69, discuss the Rockets not bringing in an offensive assistant or doing much else this offseason so far, react to KD's drive-by on social media on Nick Wright, and dive into the wild Matt Miller car wreck story.

Luke Mauro is in for Sean. Seth and Luke discuss Janice McNair passing away yesterday, Yordan being booed at the All-Star Game, if the Astros will break their long term contract "rule" to lock down Yordan, go through the day's Headlines, dive into what Jeremy Fowler, Greg Cosell and Nate Tice had to say about how CJ Stroud is perceived, the importance of the Texans' run game this season, then assess if the Netflixification of sports is making things less fun, wonder if we can all take the NFL Top 100 seriously after putting Lamar Jackson at 69, discuss the Rockets not bringing in an offensive assistant or doing much else this offseason so far, react to KD's drive-by on social media on Nick Wright, dive into the wild Matt Miller car wreck story, discuss what we all need to see from CJ Stroud for him to get a contract this year, if he or the Texans as a franchise are under more pressure in this whole QB situation, give out their own awards in honor of the ESPYs being tonight, and react to breaking news that the Astros are trading away Lance McCullers Jr. to the Brewers.

The discussion evaluates Josh Allen's ranking as the league's top quarterback and pushes back against narratives regarding his playoff turnovers. They compare the supporting casts of the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs while questioning the long-term sustainability of the Chiefs' dynasty as key figures age. 01:00 - Josh Allen Rankings Debate 03:21 - Playoff Turnover Comparison 07:07 - Bills Versus Chiefs Rosters 11:12 - Chiefs Future Success Concerns 13:00 - Fantasy Football Trivia

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright previews the semifinals of the World Cup between Argentina and England, and Spain and France. Then, Nick breaks down the race for the Golden Boot between Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane. Later, Nick gives his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama leaving money on the table and the Kawhi Leonard trade being put on hold. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright breaks down where he expects LeBron James to play next NBA season after it was announced he will not be returning to Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. Could we see LeBron and Kyrie Irving both returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers? Are the Philadelphia 76ers suddenly in play for LeBron? Later, Nick reacts to the USMNT's loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. Is this just the ceiling of USA soccer? Then, Nick reacts to Lionel Messi and Argentina's dramatic Round of 16 comeback vs. Egypt and discusses whether VAR has gone too far in soccer. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright answers listener questions during a mailbag segment! Did Michael Jordan have any NBA playoff failures with the Chicago Bulls? Yes — and Nick is here to break down Jordan's greatest playoff moments, but also the storylines that have seemed to fade into history. Later, Nick discusses where Kevin Durant would be ranked all-time if he had never team up with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, who the biggest threat to a Matthew Stafford and Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl is, and what things look like behind the scenes of First Things First! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin examine commentary from Brian Windhorst and Nick Wright regarding the possibility of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They analyze how James Harden would integrate into the team and reflect on past roster transitions involving Dion Waiters. 01:21 - LeBron James Cleveland Decision 05:57 - Kyrie Irving Reunion Rumors 10:15 - James Harden Roster Fit

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Rich Paul's whiteboard of potential landing spots for LeBron James and debates where the GOAT should play next season. Will LeBron return to the Cleveland Cavaliers with Kyrie Irving? Are Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors still in play? What about Joel Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers or Giannis Antetokounmpo's Miami Heat? Then, Nick reacts to Lionel Messi's heroics for Argentina before previewing the quarterfinal matchups between England and Norway, France and Morocco, and Belgium and Spain. Was Cristian Ronaldo to blame for Portugal's exit? Finally, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/Wright! #squarepod #ad All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright breaks down the USMNT’s 4-1 loss to Belgium and being knocked out of the World Cup. Then, Nick weighs in on the impact this World Cup has had on soccer in America. Later, Nick dives into Brazil being upset by Haaland and Norway, England surviving in The Azteca against Mexico, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup appearance. Finally, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to LeBron James' decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after 8 seasons in LA. Where does Nick want to see LeBron close out his career among teams including Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, Giannis Antetokounmpo's Miami Heat, and Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers? Later, Nick reacts to the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and shares why he believes Boston botched the trading of their other superstar. Next, Nick reacts to the USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina and predicts what will happen for Team USA in the Round of 16 against Belgium. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exposing the Web of Lies From Brian Windhorst, Shams Charania and ESPN Over LeBron James, Nick Wright Melts Down Defending LeBron, and Ric Bucher Says the League Has Moved On From Him Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright is joined by Colin Cowherd to react to a wild World Cup and the USMNT's chances of going on a deep run following arguably the best start to a World Cup in the country's history. Next, they discuss potential landing spots for LeBron James including joining up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat, Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, and Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers after his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. Later, they react to the Minnesota Timberwolves trading for LaMelo Ball and whether they are ready to contend with Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs in the NBA's Western Conference. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George. Did the Celtics settle for a mediocre return after their trade attempt for Giannis Antetokounmpo fell through? What are the expectations for Jayson Tatum and Boston next season? Are Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown enough to dethrone Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks in the East? Later, Nick reacts to Team USA's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup, Folarin Balogun's red card, and shares his Round of 16 predictions including the USMNT's clash with Belgium, Mexico-England, and more! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the breaking news that LeBron James will be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons in LA. Will LeBron join forces with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors? Are Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat a possible destination? What about a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers to pair up with Donovan Mitchell? Nick breaks down LeBron's run in LA, the state of Luka Doncic and the Lakers, and what's next for LeBron! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AI systems scale, the infrastructure challenge is no longer just about chips, models, and software performance. It is increasingly about the physical systems that allow computation to happen at all: power delivery, cooling, water access, and the speed at which new capacity can be brought online. Power conversion is becoming a much more important design question. As racks move from conventional power densities toward megawatt-scale configurations, every inefficiency in the electrical pathway becomes more consequential. For stakeholders across the energy sector, that makes AI infrastructure more than just a datacenter story. It is also a story about grid constraints, industrial load growth, thermal management, and how developers can design facilities that are efficient enough, flexible enough, and resilient enough to operate at the scale AI now demands.Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez is joined by Nick Wright, Vertical Solutions Manager at Siemens. Their conversation explores why the growth of the AI factory is pushing operators to rethink traditional electrical architecture, especially the number of conversion steps required to move power from the grid to the chip. Nick explains why conventional AC-heavy setups are under pressure as compute loads become denser, more dynamic, and more power-intensive, and why more direct AC-to-DC pathways are drawing increased attention. The episode also examines what that shift means in practice: less energy lost in conversion, less excess heat to manage, different implications for cooling design, and a growing role for higher-voltage DC systems, digital twins, monitoring technologies, and new protection equipment. Along the way, the discussion widens beyond the building itself to consider how AI facilities may evolve into more grid-aware assets, capable of interacting more intelligently with the broader energy system rather than functioning simply as passive loads.For developers, IPPs, utilities, financiers, and infrastructure planners, the episode offers a clear signal that power architecture is becoming a strategic decision much earlier in the project lifecycle. One of the key takeaways is that this is not a simple story of DC replacing AC. The more relevant point is that as racks scale, reducing unnecessary conversion steps can improve efficiency and system performance in ways that matter economically at very large scale. But the conversation also makes clear that conversion efficiency is only one part of a much broader infrastructure equation. Access to reliable power, water availability, cooling strategy, workforce readiness, supply chain bottlenecks, equipment lead times, and safety considerations all shape whether a new AI facility can be delivered on time and scaled over the long term. The players most likely to succeed will be the ones that stop treating power as a late-stage procurement issue and instead plan holistically across energy, compute, operations, and grid interaction from the beginning.This episode is brought to you by twentytwo & brand -- a marketing and PR agency built specifically for energy leaders.Lots of agencies say they work with energy companies, twentytwo & brand was built for them. They've partnered with more than 120 companies driving the energy transition — from growth-stage startups to globally recognized industry leaders. Media relations, brand design, video, paid advertising, and community engagement — they cover it all under one roof. No onboarding lag, no industry crash course -- they speak your language on day one.If you're ready to sharpen your story and supercharge your marketing, find them at twentytwoandbrand.com/woodmac.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 and the “What’s Wright” podcast, live from the Hard Rock Bet party bus. They start with the USMNT looking far better than anticipated (4:00), the World Cup being absolutely incredible through the group stage (8:30), and what their expectations are for the USMNT in the knockout stage (12:15). They laud coach Mauricio Pochettino’s aggressive style of play (17:00) note the African nations for being very competitive at the tournament (20:30), look ahead to how the bracket could play out and explain why Bosnia is a must-win game for the US (26:00). They pivot to the NBA and react to the Heat trading for Giannis (31:45) and the Wolves trading for LaMelo Ball (44:00), preview the Colombia/Portugal game and react to the fans coming to the World Cup falling in love with American culture (58:00). Finally, they make their predictions for the winner of the World Cup (1:06:00). All lines provided by @hardrockbet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the Miami Heat trading for Milwaukee Bucks' star Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as the Minnesota Timberwolves trading for Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball. Nick breaks down why he believes neither trade will work out for the Heat or Timberwolves... and why the fallout may be worse than you'd expect. Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' massive deal with Austin Reaves and what it means for the future of LeBron James in LA. Could we see LeBron joining up with Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors or returning to Miami with Giannis? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. What does this mean for Anthony Edwards and Minnesota's title chances? Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers signing Austin Reaves to a max contract and what it means for the future of the franchise, Luka Doncic, and LeBron James. Then, Nick recaps the NBA Draft, starting with the Washington Wizards selecting AJ Dybantsa with the first pick. Later, Nick previews the USMNT’s final group stage game against Türkiye and debates if he is ready to trust Brazil with Neymar back in the fold. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. How does this shift the balance of power in the Eastern Conference? What is next for Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics, who came up short with their offer for the Bucks' star? Later, Nick previews the NBA Draft, starting with who he believes should be the #1 pick for the Washington Wizards between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer. Then, Nick recaps a wild week of the World Cup, including braces from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals over Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. Is Jalen Brunson the best player in the NBA? Where does he rank among all-time Knicks? Later, Nick breaks down what went wrong for Wemby and San Antonio and how the Spurs can return to the Finals. Next, Nick reacts to the first week of the World Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the opening week of the World Cup including Lionel Messi’s hat trick in Argentina’s opening 3-0 win over Algeria, whether Portugal should bench Cristiano Ronaldo after drawing with DR Congo, and who looks best positioned to make a deep run after their first game. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the New York Knicks championship parade and what’s next for Jalen Brunson. Then Nick discusses some final takeaways from this NBA season including why Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves should be inspired by this New York run and whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will end up a Boston Celtic. Later, Nick dives into the US Men's National Team's expectations at the World Cup following their dominant performance against Paraguay. Are Christian Pulisic and Team USA ready to make a run? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth, Sean and Raheel react to our old colleague Nick Wright laying out how Cape Verde cost him some money and take a look at the latest from Freddy the German experiencing the US for the first time during the World Cup games.

Seth, Sean and Raheel discuss what they loved and hated from the Astros 4-2 win last night at which Seth ate 9 hot dogs, react to Nick Wright laying out how Cape Verde cost him money, go through the day's Headlines, talk about how much NFL teams might want Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, go through the stories we missed in What's Happening Heezy, assess if Şengün got a raw deal last year and if the Rockets should look at trading him, react to Vince Goodwill calling the O'Brien trophy a participation trophy, plan the perfect Houston day for those visiting for the World Cup games, discuss what they loved and hated from the Astros' win last night, talk about what teams are willing to give up to pick Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, react to who Kamari Lassiter says is the biggest culprit in friendly fire for the Texans, reassess if Timothy Chalamet is a legit Knicks fan, and see what Reggie and Paul have for the ITL question of the day.

Seth, Sean and Raheel discuss what they loved and hated from the Astros 4-2 win last night at which Seth ate 9 hot dogs, react to Nick Wright laying out how Cape Verde cost him money, and go through the day's Headlines.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour taking calls from listeners.(14:20) They continue taking callers and talk about everything we've touched on so far. (25:46) The guys talk about what Nick Wright said on the Jaylen Brown aspect of the trade.(34:50) Today's Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Wright reacts to the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals in Game 5 and what it means for Jalen Brunson’s legacy. Then, Nick debates what went wrong for the San Antonio Spurs, and how the perception of Victor Wembanyama has shifted. Later, Nick recaps the first few days of the World Cup, including the USMNT’s incredible win over Paraguay. Finally, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume All lines provided by ‪@hardrockbet‬See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. Nick breaks down how Brunson, OG Anunoby, and New York pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. Does Wemby's second-half meltdown vacate his "best player alive" title? Later, Nick shares his predictions for the 2026 World Cup including his winner, dark horse, and outcome for Team USA! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright shares his predictions for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks and Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs. Will New York be able to close out the series following their unbelievable Game 4 comeback? How will Wemby, De'Aaron Fox, and San Antonio respond from the largest collapse in NBA Finals history? Later, Nick shares his predictions for the 2026 World Cup including his winner, dark horse, and outcome for Team USA! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN Forces Monica McNutt to Apologize for Taylor Swift Comments, Stephen A Smith Gets Exposed Over His Old Knicks Takes, and Nick Wright Blames Victor Wembanyama for the Spurs Collapse While Giving LeBron James a Pass Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Game 4 of the NBA Finals and the 29-point comeback by Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Then, Nick breaks down what went wrong for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs during their second-half collapse. Finally, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Victor Wembanyama's dominant night in the San Antonio Spurs' massive Game 3 win of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Should Wemby's bounce back performance make NY fans nervous moving forward? And should the NBA give Wemby a retroactive flagrant foul for his body slam of Jalen Brunson? Then, Nick breaks down what went wrong for Brunson and the New York Knicks and predicts how they’ll respond in Game 4. Later, Damonza recaps his week playing golf with J.R. Smith. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson's 4th quarter heroics in the New York Knicks' massive Game 1 win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Is Brunson the clear-cut best American player? Is he making a run at best player in the world? Next, Nick breaks down what's next for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder after their Western Conference Finals loss. Should OKC make a move for Giannis? Anthony Davis? Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Rams trading with the Cleveland Browns for Myles Garrett as well as the New England Patriots trading with the Philadelphia Eagles for AJ Brown. How does this shift the balance of power in the NFL? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright answers listener questions during a mailbag segment. First, Nick shares his preview of the 2026 World Cup, breaking down each group, his pick to win the tournament, and Christian Pulisic and Team USA's chances. Next, he discusses Luka Doncic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2020s all-decade team, and where Shaq falls in the top 10 players of all-time. Later, Nick plays the viral 82-0 NBA game and uses his knowledge to try to build an unbeatable roster. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. Has Jalen Brunson entered the best player in the world conversation after another clutch performance? And what is wrong with Victor Wembanyama after a disappointing Finals debut? Nick breaks down Game 1 and shares his predictions for the rest of the series! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The eyes were so glassy from cocktail hour, I didn't know if he knew what color I was wearing." Nick Wright is sick of people thinking the Thunder were destined to be a dynasty. Are they closer to champions or closer to LaMelo Ball's Charlotte Hornets? Plus, Jeremy is sent to the whiteboard to compare the likability of the Spurs and the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Game 7 between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. How should OKC react to the loss and what does it means for Victor Wembanyama to lead his team to the NBA Finals? Next, Nick gives his predictions the Spurs' matchup with Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks... will NY finally break their championship drought? Later, Nick reacts to the Cleveland Browns trading Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams as well as the Philadelphia Eagles sending AJ Brown to the New England Patriots. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright reacts to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks heading to the NBA Finals following a historic 10-game winning streak? Is NY Nick's pick to win over San Antonio or Oklahoma City? Later, Nick breaks down what Victor Wembanyama must improve before the Spurs are ready to be NBA champions and whether he expects San Antonio's young star to rise to the occasion. Next, Nick shares what he expects will happen with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason with rumors flying about James' future in LA. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I'm going to be the guy who experiences joy around sports..." Nick Wright, who is decidedly losing his rivalry matchups with Pablo Torre and Mina Kimes, stops by to give his take on the Cavaliers' collapse amid Dan's renewed love for sports, sparked by the Knicks' comeback. He also has some words for Stephen A. Smith and his newfound battle with Jaylen Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason highlights the narrative difference between marquee NBA players within a 24-hour time frame. James Harden's playoff struggles are well documented, and his woeful performance in the Cavaliers' collapse loss to the New York Knicks in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals continues the narrative. After Victor Wembanyama registered one of the greatest playoff performances ever, Harden failed in comparison. Steve Kim and Dre Baldwin team with Jason talking hoops, Nick Wright mocking Stephen A. Smith, Marshall Faulk insinuating he should have landed an NFL head coaching position despite lack of coaching experience, and Jason Kidd being fired as the Dallas Mavericks' coach. ​​Today's Sponsors: ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://twitter.com/SteveKim323  ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://twitter.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Nick Wright to break down the biggest NBA Playoffs questions right now, including LeBron James' future, whether the Knicks make any sense for him, and what the Lakers do next. They also get into the Victor Wembanyama controversy, why the reaction to his ejection felt off, and whether Wemby is already getting a different kind of treatment from the media. Plus, Bomani and Nick talk about LeBron's Lakers era, why it may be getting judged too harshly, and what the end of LeBron's career could actually look like if he keeps playing at this level. If you're looking for NBA analysis on LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, the Los Angeles Lakers, the New York Knicks, and the latest NBA Playoffs storylines, this episode of The Right Time with Bomani Jones has you covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices