Hour 1: Ja for MVP?

Harry Douglas is in with Chris Canty today. They start the discussion with where Ja Morant stands in the MVP race this season. Canty thinks that the ​Grizzlies have a real chance to make a deep playoff run and it all starts with how Morant has performed. Next, Canty and Harry talk about the uncertainty surrounding the availability of Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving’s future. How much added pressure is on Kevin Durant? Harry believes on a ton of pressure is on Kevin Durant to keep the time afloat until Simmons and Kyrie can play full time. In his latest mock draft, Mel Kiper Jr has NC State OT Ikem Ekwonu going first to Jacksonville? Has the Bengals success drafting Ja'Marr Chase over an offensive lineman changed how teams should build around their franchise QB? Harry said the first goal of a team is to get its star QB and protect him and that Jacksonville must go with a lineman with their first pick. Finally, MLB extends deadline for deal to 5 ET today. Will the MLB and MLBPA come to an agreement to save the start of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices