Hour 1 - The truth about the Celtics

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA Mailbag segment. Jason discusses whether Luka Doncic has overtaken Nikola Jokic as the best player in the world following the Mavericks' run to the NBA Finals vs. the Celtics. Later, Jason discusses if the Nuggets should make any major offseason moves following their loss to Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs, whether Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are still top tier contenders, and what trade options LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers should pursue. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 04:51 - Jason's criteria for ranking players 17:28 - Is Giannis in best player conversation? 17:50 - Is Jokic still best player in the world? 25:50 - Thank you for listening 22:32 - Should Warriors trade Wiggins? 29:46 - How often Jason attends live games? 30:27 - Sam Presti on Gordon Hayward 32:21 - Which defensive players are most valuable? 33:03 - Are Bucks still top tier contenders? 34:53 - Lakers trade scenarios 36:30 - Does Jason eat before games? 37:23 - Thoughts on Star Wars franchise right now 42:35 - Should Nuggets make changes? 44:24 - Jason's new look 45:39 - How Lakers would have fared as 8 seed 47:27 - Will rest help Team USA players 48:29 - Should Ant start over Tatum on Team USA? #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin explains how the Vikings paying Justin Jefferson $140 million dollars is a smart move, Caitlin Clark not only dominates the weekend news cycle, but also is turning into the enemy of her fellow WNBA players. Jayson Tatum could launch himself into a current top 5 player in the NBA if the Celtics win, Tua Tagovailoa is looking way underweight creating concern to his overall ability to play quarterback, and another riveting Monday edition of: “Where Colin was Right & Wrong!”. Plus, NBA veteran Jamal Crawford joins the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin explains how the Vikings paying Justin Jefferson $140 million dollars is a smart move, Caitlin Clark not only dominates the weekend news cycleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Colin was right and wrong...plenty of both Thoughts on the upcoming NBA Finals   Guest: Joel KlattSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA veteran Jamal Crawford joins the show to give his thoughts on the playoffs and the NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and MavericksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaquille O’Neal joins ‘The Draymond Green Show’ to discuss criticizing NBA players like Dwight Howard, why he decided to make his apparel line affordable, Kobe Bryant telling him to relax in the NBA Finals when the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers, why Shaq demanded the Orlando Magic draft Penny Hardaway, his first big fight with Dwyane Wade on the Miami Heat, how Jerry West broke the news to him about his Lakers contract, Shaq’s jealousy of modern bigs like Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama, stories from ‘Inside the NBA’ and thoughts on the new NBA broadcast rights deal. 00:00 - Start 03:50 - Criticizing players 14:00 - Making shoes affordable 23:00 - How Shaq handles money with his kids 25:00 - Kobe Bryant’s mentality 28:00 - Drafting Penny Hardaway 30:00 - Fighting with Dwyane Wade 39:00 - Jealousy of modern bigs 42:00 - Inside the NBA Produced by: Jackson Safon #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They start college football and Colin explains why he thinks the enormity of the 12 team playoff will render most rivalries obsolete (4:30) They break down why staffing changes will help USC turn the corner (10:30) and why four teams stand out as winning the NIL race (14:45) They make their projections for USC’s first year in the Big 10 (19:00), why it will be Ohio State’s conference going foward (23:00) and why Ohio State could regain their more physical identity after losing it for a very good reason (24:45). They project an explosion in college football ratings (26:30) talk about why Tom Brady is likely to be incredibly good as a color analyst on FOX broadcasts (28:00) and Colin explains why on-air chemistry is so difficult to achieve (31:30) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They start with the Bears and whether being chosen for “Hard Knocks” could be a detrimental distraction (3:30), whether Matt Eberflus survives the season (5:15) and make their projections for the Bears in their first season with Caleb Williams (8:30) They both express their doubts that Aaron Rodgers will be able to survive the full 17 game season (11:30) and opine on what the huge contract for Jaylen Waddle means for Tua’s chances of signing an extension in Miami (20:00) Colin explains why the Bills will be fine without Stefon Diggs (26:00) and they both debate whether the Russell Wilson experiment in Pittsburgh could end sooner rather than later (31:00) Don’t forget to check back for part 2 of the conversation! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION from the octagon after a historic performance from both Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in Newark. DC explains why Makhachev DIDN'T NEED the submission to have sealed the victory, and REVEALS key moments between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam during the fight. Plus, with rumblings of his retirement, Cormier reflects on Poirier potentially having fought his last fight in the UFC. DC also talks Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa and gives his take on how Strickland was able to control that fight. Cormier also goes back stage and talks to Islam's coach, Javier Mendez, after the fight. And don't miss DC give his take on questionable scorecards from the judges. 3:30 - Islam Makhachev defeats Dustin Poirier7:30 - Is this Poirier's last fight?9:45 - Sean Strickland defeats Paulo Costa11:030 - Unacceptable judging mistakes at UFC 302 (Timestamps vary based on ads) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions about the NBA Finals during a mailbag segment. Jason dives into his early predictions on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' matchup with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.