221. Prime Cuts: Aqib Talib Super Bowl 56 Reaction, Daryl Morey on Harden/Simmons Trade & Marcus Thompson on Warriors, Lakers

It's the best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast! First, Colin's top takes of the week (3:00), including if he's buying all the Rams retirement talk leading up to the game, explains how Kevin Durant put himself in the NBA's Bermuda Triangle, and sticks up for Kyler Murray after his recent social media tantrums. Then, Super Bowl Champ - and host of Catchin' Fades - Aqib Talib gives his Super Bowl 56 reaction, why Cooper Kupp was able to dominate despite being the sole focus of the Cincy D (17:00), if the late defensive holding call against the Bengals was justified (18:00), if there's any truth to Aaron Donald (20:00) and Sean McVay (22:00) retirement rumors, why Aqib has so much respect for McVay as a coach (23:00), and how Jalen Ramsey can bounce back from his rough night (25:00). Sixers GM Daryl Morey goes behind the scenes of the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to Philly and Ben Simmons to Brooklyn (27:00), discusses stories from inside the Sixers decision making (29:00), why the trade is good for NBA (33:00), and how long their title window will remain open (38:00). Finally, The Athletic NBA Writer Marcus Thompson discusses what flaw could prevent the Warriors from winning the West (40:00), if Klay Thompson can regain his pre-injury level of play (42:00), when the Warriors were convinced Andrew Wiggins was a building block instead of a trade piece (44:00), if KD has regrets about his decision to leave the Warriors (47:00), if Ben Simmons can fit in with KD and Kyrie (49:00), if James Harden makes the Sixers legitimate contenders in the East (50:00), the quickest way for the struggling Lakers to rebuild (51:00), and if Zion Williamson is on the verge of being considered a bust (54:00) Subscribe NOW and follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.