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The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a big win over the Phoenix Suns and sit at 10th place in the Western Conference Finals. They seek to be .500 as they prepare to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder tomorrow. LeBron James' status for return is still unknown but Nick Wright remains optimistic in the purple and gold. Watch as he explains why the Lakers could not only be over. 500 by next week but also sit at the sixth seed.

Michigan freshman Jett Howard announced on Thursday that he's forgoing his remaining college eligibility and declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft.

In the Mavs-Warriors game last night, there was confusion as to whose ball it was coming out of a timeout and the officials let the Warriors inbound the ball under their own hoop for an uncontested bucket. The Warriors would go on to win the game by two points. Nick Wright reacts to the protest filed by the Mavericks and the referee’s hesitancy to give Draymond Green and Luka Dončić a technical foul in the game. Nick explains the Warriors are no more of a lock to make the playoffs than the Lakers are this season after the win.

Clippers forward Paul George suffered a sprained knee Tuesday night vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to reports, he will be reevaluated in two to three weeks. As the Clippers regular season wraps, Nick Wright explains there is a great possibility the Clippers miss the Play-In Tournament and the playoffs. Nick looks to Kawhi Leonard and explains it would be fair to ask him to lead the Clippers to the playoffs with George out.

The Warriors' Gary Payton II will practice on Saturday, as he nears a return to the floor during Golden State's playoff push.

Lavonte David returns for a 12th season in Tampa Bay, ranking fifth on the Bucs' all-time games played list with 166.

Late in the third quarter in the Dallas Mavericks-Golden State Warriors game, there was confusion as to whose ball it was coming out of a timeout. The officials then let the Warriors inbound the ball under their own hoop for an uncontested bucket while the Mavs were on the other end of the court. The Warriors would go on to win the game by just two points. Mavs owner Mark Cuban tweeted after the game that it was the quote: 'worst officiating non call mistake possibly in the history of the NBA' and said he will file a formal protest to the league. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes...

Reports say that free agent Ezekiel Elliott is considering joining one of the Cowboys' greatest rivals.

Chris Broussard, Nick Wright, and Kevin Wildes reveal the latest edition of the Under Duress List. Broussard nominates Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

The Vikings are reportedly interested in drafting a QB this year. How well would Hendon Hooker fit in Minnesota, and who are the non-QB prospects the Vikings could take instead?

The World Baseball Classic was a success after ending on a star-studded matchup: Shohei Othani winning it for Japan against Mike Trout and the United States. Is it basketball's turn to hold a similar ball game? Watch as Nick Wright breaks down why a USA vs. The World matchup will not only save the NBA All-Star Game but help the game of basketball in general. He then breaks down both teams' rosters, highlighting LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić.

The Lakers and LeBron James both offered insight into when "King James" will return from his recent foot injury.

Chris Broussard joins Colin Cowherd on The Herd to discuss the latest news in the NBA. Broussard shares his expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers once LeBron James returns from injury.

Cam Heyward joins Colin Cowherd on The Herd to discuss the latest news in the NFL. Heyward gives his thoughts on Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett and his development in his rookie season.

The New York Jets move Elijah Moore to the Cleveland Browns, a trade that could finally secure Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback for the 2023-2024 NFL season. Despite this, Colin points out the seemingly unavoidable flaw with New York sports, and the one that is currently plaguing the Jets.