BEST OF THE HERD – Jaylen Brown Takeaways, Giovanni Reyna Joins, Ayton Traded to Washington

Colin's top takes of the week. Colin reacts to the USMNT winning their round of 32 knockout game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. He starts with the red card issued to star US striker Falarin Balogan and argues it was clearly the wrong call and purely incidental contact rather than a reckless tackle (3:30). He declares Malik Tillman’s free kick potentially the best free kick ever struck by the USMNT (6:00). He pivots to the NBA and breaks down the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George plus picks. He believes the problem is Jaylen Brown thinking he’s the smartest man in every room and Brad Stevens wanted out of the contract (9:30).  Then he’s joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 and the “What’s Wright” podcast. They react to two blockbuster NBA trades: the Heat trading for Giannis (18:00) and the Wolves trading for LaMelo Ball (33:00)  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.

Winning your fantasy football league isn't just about avoiding busts, it's about drafting players who can finish far above their ADP. Joey P is joined by Tom Strachan and Five Yard Rush's Adam Murfet to break down their favorite high-ceiling fantasy football targets for the 2026 season. From proven veterans poised for career years to breakout rookies and late-round lottery tickets, this episode highlights the players who could dramatically outperform expectations and help you win your league! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)Intro - 0:00:00Zay Flowers - 0:04:38Kyren Williams - 0:06:32Tucker Kraft - 0:09:51Alec Pierce - 0:13:58Dash Dog Food - 0:17:02JK Dobbins - 0:18:14Makai Lemon - 0:21:18Michael Pittman - 0:25:02Josh Downs - 0:27:30Hard Rock Bet - 0:30:00Tyler Allgeier - 0:31:11Daniel Jones - 0:32:59Dylan Sampson - 0:35:25Kenyon Sadiq - 0:37:28Outro - 0:41:04 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy football draft with Draft Wizard. Run fast mock drafts, test different strategies, build custom cheat sheets, get pick-by-pick draft advice, and learn your leaguemates' tendencies before draft day. Just download the FantasyPros App or head to fantasypros.com/draftwizard Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Dash Dog Food: This episode is brought to you by DASH Dog Food.Compared to figuring out who you’re going to draft, your dog’s food should be a much easierdecision. DASH is a fresher, more transparent approach to dog food, made with grass-fed beefand organic chicken from humanely raised animals. Most fresh dog food brands stop at “human-grade,” but DASH goes further by telling you where the protein comes from. There are no antibiotics, no added hormones, and no fillers — just clean protein you can feel good about serving.Get 60% off your first box when you use code FANTASYPROS at dashdogfood.com/FANTASYPROS. That’s dashdogfood.com/FANTASYPROS, code FANTASYPROS, for 60% off your first box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Reality catches up to the Celtics, Brad Steven has a boss and the new reality of the NBA means Jaylen Brown had no place in Boston. As Lebron looks for a new team, Colin explains how he’s looking at everything and posits the two teams he sees landing King James. Colin dishes out the truth to “soccer doesn’t work in US” guy. WNBA players rank Caitlin Clark the 11th best guard as the madness around the superstar continues. Fox soccer analyst Stu Holden joins the Herd to discuss the red card suspension for Folarin Balogun and who can step up for Team USA in his place, and the advantage Mexico has in Azteca against England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volume basketball analyst Jason Timpf joins Colin to discuss moves across NBA free agency, including the plan for the Lakers after Lebron leaves as they add Walker Kessler. Is Spain really a lock for the World Cup final? You don’t need to be in deep on soccer to see the skill from Team USA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin and J-Mac react to DeAndre Ayton getting traded from the Lakers to the Wizards. US Men’s National Team midfielder Giovanni Reyna talks to Colin about losing out on Folarin Balogun, rematching against Belgium on Monday, his relationship with coach Mauricio Pochettino and how the team has come together so well. Dishing out Tomorrow’s Headlines Today for the World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reality catches up to the Celtics, Brad Steven has a boss and the new reality of the NBA means Jaylen Brown had no place in Boston. US Men’s National Team midfielder Giovanni Reyna talks to Colin about losing out on Folarin Balogun, rematching against Belgium on Monday, his relationship with coach Mauricio Pochettino and how the team has come together so well. Plus, Colin and J-Mac react to DeAndre Ayton getting traded from the Lakers to the Wizards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Jaylen Brown being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first round picks, and two second round picks. He calls the deal an “unmitigated disaster” for the Celtics, who missed out on Giannis Antetokounmpo and now pair Jayson Tatum with PG13. Jason also follows up on the Los Angeles Lakers’ moves after they came to fruition following the Walker Kessler trade with the Utah Jazz. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are some of the most entertaining betting and casino movies you've never seen? Today's returning guest is Hollywood talent manager Michael Lasker, who joins hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter for a terrific conversation covering sports betting, the rise of the mid-budget Hollywood movie, the concept of "director jail,” and more. Together the trio provide recommendations like ‘Diggstown’ and ‘Mississippi Grind,’ two films very few gamblers are familiar with today. Later, we hear about the rise of the A24 studio and any early Academy Award contenders. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See 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.