Colin starts with the Giants trading star defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals. He predicts that the Giants are poised to make a huge jump under John Harbaugh and that Harbaugh is creating a new culture in New York. He also offers suggestions on how the Giants should use their two first round picks (2:30).

Then, Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the NBA playoffs.

They start with the Lakers and Lebron James winning game 1 over the Rockets despite missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves and Colin highlights the Lakers defense showing up in a way that was missing during the regular season (12:00). They also discuss the potential impact on the series if/when Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic return from injury (23:00).

They pivot to the Celtics dominating the 76ers and Colin praises the Celtics organization for being able to retool their roster in one season and remain highly competitive. They point to great scouting and player development as the reason Boston has stayed great (29:00).

They move to the red hot Nuggets beating the Wolves in game 1 and Colin argues the trio of Jokic, Murray and Gordon are good enough to power the Nuggets to a title (34:45). 

Colin argues the Knicks have a flawed roster and are not a championship team and believes the Knicks were at their best when owner James Dolan was busy building The Sphere and not meddling with the team, and Jason argues they have almost no chance against Boston (43:00).

Finally, they discuss the new Jerry West documentary and Colin gives it two thumbs up (48:15) and they discuss why the NBA playoffs moving to streaming services was the correct move by the NBA, and debate the concerns over tanking and whether there’s anything the league can do about it (52:30).  

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Get ready for the next crop of rookies to find their new teams! Join Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice, Scott Bogman and guest Emory Hunt of CBS Sports for a 2026 NFL mock draft with trades?

With a slew of pass-rushers in this year's draft, where does Miami Hurricanes EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. land? Which team will snag Ohio State WR Carnell Tate? Plus, will the New York Jets move up the board to take a quarterback?

The Pros make their picks and predictions for the first round! 

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Intro - 0:00:00

1. Fernando Mendoza (QB - Indiana) - 0:02:00

2. David Bailey (EDGE - Texas Tech) - 0:03:08

3. Arvell Reese (EDGE - Ohio State) - 0:04:42

4. Sonny Styles (LB - Ohio State) - 0:05:41

5. Jeremiyah Love (RB - Notre Dame) - 0:06:48

6. Carnell Tate (WR - Ohio State) - 0:07:23

7. Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE - Miami) - 0:08:14

8. Mansoor Delane (CB - LSU) - 0:09:11

9. Francis Mauigoa (OT - Miami) - 0:10:04

10. Jermod McCoy (CB - Tennessee) - 0:11:43

11. Jordyn Tyson (WR - Arizona State) - 0:12:22

12. Caleb Downs (S - Ohio State) - 0:13:16

13. Makai Lemon (WR - USC) - 0:14:39

14. Olaivavega Ioane (iOL - Penn State) - 0:15:24

15. Keldric Faulk (EDGE - Auburn) - 0:16:34

16. Denzel Boston (WR - Washington) - 0:17:30

17. Monroe Freeling (OT - Georgia) - 0:17:58

18. Kayden McDonald (DT - Ohio State) - 0:18:57

19. Kenyon Sadiq (TE - Oregon) - 0:20:41

20. Akheem Mesidor (EDGE - Miami) - 0:21:53

21. Dillon Thienenman (S - Oregon) - 0:23:01

22. Brandon Cisse (CB - South Carolina) - 0:23:48

23. Spencer Fano (OT - Utah) - 0:24:33

24. Kadyn Proctor (OT - Alabama) - 0:25:06

25. D’Angelo Ponds (CB - Indiana) - 0:26:16

26. TJ Parker (EDGE - Clemson) - 0:28:20

27. Caleb Lomu (OT - Utah) - 0:29:15

28. CJ Allen (LB - Georgia) - 0:30:05

29. Caleb Banks (DT - Florida) - 0:30:28

30. Chris Johnson (CB - San Diego State) - 0:31:26

31. Christen Miller (DT - Georgia) - 0:32:17

32. Trade Up: Ty Simpson (QB - Alabama) - 0:32:48

Hard Rock Bet - 0:38:31

Prospect Quick Hits - 0:39:29

Outro - 0:41:47

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Jason reacts to the NBA playoff matchup between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. He predicts that Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum will be too much for Tyrese Maxey and Paul George to overcome without Joel Embiid.

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Colin gives his predictions for the NBA Playoffs. Author Alan Shipnuck joins Colin to dive into Rory McIlroy repeating at The Masters. FS1's Nick Wright drops by to preview the NBA Playoffs. Plus, the latest edition of Where Colin Was Right and Wrong!

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Nick Wright addresses his back-and-forth with LaVar and Lonzo Ball after calling LaMelo a "clown" on Fox Sports' 'First Things First' following the Charlotte Hornets' NBA Play-In win over the Miami Heat, and LaMelo injuring Bam Adebayo. Later, Nick discusses why Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs' game 82 loss to the Denver Nuggets' backups may have catastrophic results for San Antonio's NBA title hopes. Next, Nick and Damonza share their full predictions for the NBA Playoffs... will Jayson Tatum's return spark an NBA Finals run for the Boston Celtics? #Volume

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Arman Tsarukyan got KICKED OFF his flight, and Max Holloway told DC he wants Conor McGregor, so Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his instant reaction to the biggest storylines in the UFC and MMA. DC warns Arman Tsarukyan to NOT MESS UP his title shot in the UFC, as many project he'll face the winner of the Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria championship fight at the White House. Arman was recently kicked off a flight for using his phone during takeoff, as this is yet another mishap in Tsarukyan's step towards a title. Cormier also shares that he had a conversation with Max Holloway recently, and that he's fully set on fighting Conor McGregor next after losing the BMF title fight to Charles Oliveira. Don't miss DC give his take on Max fighting Conor next, Arman's antics outside the octagon, and so much more! #Volume

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Jason reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers matching up with the Toronto Raptors in the NBA playoffs and makes his prediction. He breaks down how Donovan Mitchell and James Harden will lead the Cavs offense and how they will fare against Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes.

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Nick Wright shares his predictions for the 2026 NBA Playoffs! Will LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers survive Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets (likely) without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves? Are Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics the team to beat in the Eastern Conference over Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks and Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons? Later, Nick shares his NBA awards predictions after Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham were deemed eligible for awards. #Volume

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Danny Parkins from First Things First fills in for Colin Cowherd getting you ready for the start of the NBA Playoffs! He starts by arguing for the Thunder to get the respect they have earned by continuing their dominant run since winning last season’s championship and entering the postseason with the league’s best record once again. Danny explains why the Chiefs should attempt to make a splash at receiver in the first round of the NFL Draft.

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