Hoops Tonight - Knicks-Pistons Series Preview & Prediction

John dives into how teams approach the NFL Draft from a trading perspective and how the way the draft plays out, plays a major role into teams starting to trade for players. Next, John discusses the latest with Derek Carr and the very odd situation surrounding his "injury".  Next, he talks about the upcoming draft and where he thinks Shedeur Sanders could get drafted and what might happen if he slips. Lastly, John talks some golf with a 3&Out-Go Low combo podcast and also answers your questions during this episode's Go Low mailbag segment. 5:38 - Who could be on the trading block 12:11 - What's the deal with Carr 15:40 - Draft talk 21:43 - Where will Shedeur go 29:17 - Go Low 41:19 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason breaks down the first round NBA playoff series between Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves including how Luka Doncic and LeBron James will attack the Wolves defense, how Rudy Gobert can be effective or potentially get played off the floor, why Anthony Edwards needs to make a playmaking jump, and more.   #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to breakdown Colin's "Circle of Trust" and why Rory McIlroy's Master win was a perfect representation of what the great golfer's career has beenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Klatt joins The Herd to talk about the top prospects in the NFL draft, Shedeur Sanders, and the hold out of Nico IamaleavaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin looks at the upcoming NFL draft and explains why there are only 8 teams in his "Circle of Trust" that he expects to make the right decision. After Luka Doncic becomes the first international player to lead the NBA in jersey sales, Colin believes he has all the attributes to be the face of the league. Plus, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to breakdown Colin's "Circle of Trust" and why Rory McIlroy's Master win was a perfect representation of what the great golfer's career has beenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin looks at the upcoming NFL draft and explains why there are only 8 teams in his "Circle of Trust" that he expects to make the right decision After Luka Doncic becomes the first international player to lead the NBA in jersey sales Colin seems some comparisons when it comes to Jaxson Dart and Zach WilsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright dives into all of the NBA Play-In matchups, including a pivotal showdown between Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors and Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. Next, Nick turns his attention to LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers' first round matchup with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Will LA survive a dangerous Minnesota team? Then, Nick predicts what is next for Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns after another disappointing year as well as how far Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will advance after firing Mike Malone. Later, Nick reveals who he thinks deserves the MVP, DPOY and all the other awards in the NBA. Finally, as always, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. 0:00 - Intro/Missed the Cut 2:55 - Rory McIlroy wins The Masters 13:23 - Play-In predictions 29:29 - Lakers-Timberwolves deep dive 43:54 - Round 1 playoff matchups 51:22 - Suns fire Budenholzer 57:52 - Nick’s NBA awards ballot 1:10:39 - F1 Minute 1:13:42 - Lil Wayne shouts out Nick  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his full breakdown and prediction for the first round series between the 3-seed New York Knicks and the 6-seed Detroit Pistons. He goes through the series betting odds, how the teams fared against each other in the regular season, and the major swing factors including how the rest of the Knicks roster will play alongside Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns and will the Pistons be able to get enough help around Cade Cunningham to stay in the series.   #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the latest with the former Tennessee QB, Nico Iamaleava and how what he's doing by "holding out" is a very bad look for college football and how if this were the NFL he would likely not be on a team next season. Next, John talks about how sports are the greatest reality show on TV and we find ourselves rooting for players that have struggled to win a championship. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:55 - NIL changing college football 22:18 - Sports are the greatest reality show 33:46 - Guys not running before the draft 41:19 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the epic NBA regular season finale between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers, how James Harden and Kawhi Leonard were able to overpower Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, and what it means for these two teams heading into the playoffs. Then he gives his initial impressions on the series between the Clippers and Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets as well as the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.   #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.