Michael Smith, Mike Jones and Tashan Reed discuss whether Josh Jacobs and Saquon Barkley will reach long-term deals before the NFL franchise tag deadline and the Titans signing DeAndre Hopkins on a 2-year deal. Natalie joins Mike to recap WNBA All-Star Weekend and discuss whether any teams can challenge the Aces in the second half of the season. They also discuss the Suns signing Bol Bol, Bradley Beal being designated as the Suns point guard and Zion Williamson’s Instagram story that raised concerns about his mental health. Natalie and Mike also react to Stephen Curry winning the American Century Championship. Reeta Hubbard “The NFL Chick” joins Michael to discuss Joel Embiid’s recent comments that he wants to win a championship “in Philly or anywhere else” and the struggles NFL running backs face while trying to secure a long-term deal.
00:00 NFL franchise tag deadline: Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley
15:30 DeAndre Hopkins agrees to deal with Titans
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19:00 WNBA All-Star Weekend: Brittney Griner, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jewell Loyd, A’ja Wilson
30:00 Las Vegas Aces vs the field: Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young; Liberty; Sun
33:00 Suns sign Bol Bol; Bradley Beal to start as PG
35:00 Zion Williamson’s post raises concerns
38:00 Steph Curry shines on the golf course at Lake Tahoe (ACC)
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42:40 Joel Embiid expresses his desire to win a championship
47:20 Struggles for NFL running backs to get long-term deals