First Things First George Pickens receives franchise tag, Lakers lose to Suns, Alex Palou joins, Brou’s MVP Ballot
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Feb 27, 2026 Alex Palou, multi-time IndyCar champion, chats about prepping for the new season and Indy 500 ambitions. He recalls replicating a breakout year, shares what drives his legacy pursuit, and explains his offseason training, sim work, and interest in other racing events. Short, focused conversations on motivation, routines, and future plans.
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Take Stars Off The Court During Opponent Final Possessions
- Coaches should proactively bench superstars during opponent final possessions to manage matchups and avoid defensive lapses.
- Nick Wright argues Luka should get a Steph-Curry style treatment at end-game timeouts to preserve rotations.
Why The Pickens Franchise Tag Is A Placeholder Trade Asset
- Franchise tagging George Pickens is a short-term move that creates trade leverage for Dallas.
- Pickens can negotiate with other teams; hosts suggest Cowboys should entertain trades to address defensive needs rather than keep two expensive WRs.
Bet On The 49ers If Key Players Return Healthy
- When healthy, Kyle Shanahan's 49ers reliably win many games, so bet on health returning.
- Chris Broussard expects Bosa, Warner and others to be healthy and pushes the over on their 10.5 non-division win line.