What's Wright - NFL preseason REACTIONS: Mendoza & Simpson impress + latest Kawhi news, end of Buss-Lakers era?
Summary
Fill-in hosts Damon Bruce and Ty Butler discuss the NBA’s prolonged investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Clippers, criticizing the league’s handling of the scandal. They analyze the messy ownership dispute within the Lakers’ Buss family and its potential impact on Luka Doncic. The duo also previews the NFL season, focusing on rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s debut with the Raiders and the aging Kansas City Chiefs’ challenges in a tougher AFC West.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and host banter
Nick Wright's absence and Hall of Fame news
NBA investigation into Clippers and Kawhi Leonard
Lakers ownership drama and Luka Doncic's future
Sixers expectations and Philadelphia fan culture
Ads and Skyline Drive promo
NFL rookies: Mendoza, Cooper Jr., and Jets analysis
Chiefs aging and AFC West competition
Rookie QBs: Drew Allar and Jacoby Lane
Ads and longevity science segment
Cowboys defense and Von Miller signing
Giants outlook with John Harbaugh and Daniel Jones
Bills pressure and Bengals window
Browns QB situation and Chiefs playoff doubts
Under-the-radar teams: Titans and Vikings
Outro, socials, and final ads
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