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Mar 2025
1h 15m

What's Wright - NBA Contenders: Lakers T...

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Nick Wright weighs in on the playoff push in the NBA and how teams like the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are rising while the Suns and Nuggets are falling. What is the current outlook for Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers as they wait for LeBron James to return from injury? Later, Nick breaks down how Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals' future is impacted by signing Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to record deals and what it means for the rest of the league. Then, Nick discusses the never-ending Aaron Rodgers free agency saga and if he actually thinks Rodgers could retire. Finally, as always, Nick and Damonza answer your questions.

0:00 - What Missed
2:39 - Nick’s March Madness rant
5:24 - Lakers surviving stretch without LeBron
20:13 - Western Conference playoff outlook
29:28 - PHX is in the worst spot in the entire league
35:09 - Nick is dropping DEN down his tiers
47:35 - Nick’s March Madness picks
49:11 - Bengals pay Chase and Higgins
54:47 - Aaron Rodgers’ future
58:02 - F1 Minute
1:09:11 - Nick and Damonza answer listener questions

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