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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down some of the most disappointing teams to start the season including a disastrous start in Memphis, the Bucks not gelling as quickly as expected, Chicago not knowing they should rebuild, the Heat not emphasizing the regular season and offensive struggles for the Knicks. Plus, the guys talk their expectations for the In-S...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to break down every aspect of the James Harden trade from the 76ers to the Clippers including next steps, what stars Philadelphia may target, how Harden fits in LA, what the rotations may look like, what these means for both teams this season and OKC’s potentially valuable gamble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the many layers of the Clippers trade for James Harden. Terms of the trade (2:48) Both teams will think they won this (6:08) Clippers knew they needed more to contend (8:31) Clippers could not make this deal a year from now (14:32) This is a last chance for everyone involved (23:03) Clippers are must see TV (26:09) How do Clippers match up with the top teams in...

CJ and Cassidy discuss the blockbuster trade that sends James Harden over to the Los Angeles Clippers, take you behind the scenes on some of the conversations about planning the in season tournament, and give you the first Pelican Brief of the regular season. :15- James Harden Trade 6:18 How James fits in the Clippers 13:15 What does this trade mean for the Sixers? 17:33- In-Season Tournament 36:4...

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski goes inside the Clippers' blockbuster trade to acquire 10-time All-Star guard James Harden in a deal with the 76ers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down what to expect between James Harden and the 76ers, early struggles in Portland, a strong start from Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama’s unique start, the Nuggets impressing and the anniversary of LeBron’s NBA debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA analyst Bob Myers joins the Woj Pod to discuss watching NBA games without the pressure of his old job running the Warriors, how the Sixers and Clippers should proceed on James Harden (12:02), the future of NBA free agency (18:19), and much, much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach and Nekias Duncan of the Dunker Spot go rapid-fire around the first week of the NBA season: Dame's debut in Milwaukee, Lakers and Suns two games in, the Sixers without Harden (and what happens next there), Wembanyama, and tons of other early observations.  Dame's debut (1:11) Sixers offense without Harden (7:41) Harden interlude (13:47) Lakers (26:09) There's nothing you can do to stop Jokic...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Marc J. Spears and Bobby Marks to react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new contract with the Bucks, talk if he will still stay long-term, break down Bradley Beal’s interesting path to getting traded to the Suns before looking at our NBA future power rankings. 3:15 Giannis Signs Extension 20:35 New Info On Bradley Beal’s Trade 42:40 NBA Future Power Rankings Learn mo...

Zach reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo signing an extension in Milwaukee. Then he and ESPN's Kevin Pelton predict every major NBA award, the Finals matchup, and 2024 NBA champion -- plus quick-hitters on all the new contract extensions, James Harden/Clippers latest, much more.  Rookie of the Year (9:28) Most Valuable Player (14:54) Defensive Player of the Year (21:19) Grizzlies without Steven Adams...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to draft their favorite win total teams for 2023. The guys run through every team as they draft the teams they think will win the most regular season games this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach brings in old friends Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion to talk about their new podcast Six Trophies and preview the NBA season in their own way. Then ESPN's Bobby Marks makes rapid-fire predictions on contract extensions for the 2020 draft class and Kevin Clark previews the Orlando Magic and the East play-in race.  Serrano and Concepcion Reviewing Shea's Finals prediction (3:02) Will Anthony...

On the Hoop Collective with Brian Windhorst, chats with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul about his memoir 'Lucky Me,' his streetwear fashion roots, major career moves, and the challenges of a sports agency. Get the scoop on Rich's vision for the future and how he handles the tricky world of client relationships and trade requests. 1:12 Why Rich Paul Penned His Memoir 6:20 Rich Paul's Streetwear Fashion...

CJ and Cassidy Hubbarth discuss CJ's approach to the preseason now that he is in year 11, their thoughts on some of the bright young stars around the league, and what are CJ's feelings about ESPN's NBA Rank. All that and more! 7:45- Preseason Etiquette 11:05 -CJ on the young stars in Orlando 13:35 -The future looks bright for Houston 17:00- Wemby talk 20:50 NBA Rank 26:50 Ben Simmons 35:55 The Pel...

Zach talks to father-and-son broadcast duo Ian Eagle and Noah Eagle about sharing Nets play-by-play duties, their lives and careers, and what to expect in Brooklyn this season. Then it's time for a James Harden Interlude (sponsorship pending) before Eric Nehm of The Athletic pops on to talk all things Milwaukee Bucks -- including our first look at Dame and Giannis together. Eagles Noah will be bro...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Andrew Lopez and Ohm Youngmisuk to talk Victor Wembanyama’s highlight filled start to his NBA career, how Denver is looking to start the season and how the pairing of Dame and Giannis looks going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Giannis-Lillard partnership, his long road to a head coaching job, why he reached out to Tony Dungy, and how every Adrian has to endure people yelling out the famous Rocky line thinking they're the first one to ever say it.  Finally getting a job after a dozen or so interviews over the years (1:57) Giannis’ participation in the...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how some things were bigger than basketball in Brooklyn last night before diving into Ben Simmons & Zion Williamson’s journey back to being healthy playmakers in the lineup including which one could make a major impact this season. Then, the guys talk the NBA making a stand on load management more aggressively than in the pa...

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton break down the Victor Wembanyama-Chet Holmgren duel, pick their favorite overs and under for NBA win totals, talk James Harden stand-off and his potential fit with the Clippers, Jrue Holiday coming off the bench in Boston's preseason opener, and much more.  Wemby vs. Chet (1:12) Thunder outlook (5:07) Wemby takeaways (12:48) Favorite Overs Hornets (21:20) Grizzlies (29...

In the Season 2 premiere of the CJ McCollum show, CJ and Cassidy Hubbarth discuss how CJ and the Pelicans spent their summer and their expectations for this season, the blockbuster Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday trades, and let the audience know a little bit more about them. All that and more! 7:05 Zion’s return 11:30 Brandon Ingram’s mentality after his Team USA stint 12:45 Dame to Milwaukee 18:...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the start of the preseason, early reps for new look offenses like the Suns, some difficult lineup decisions in Boston & Golden State, the impact of some key injuries around the league including Marcus Smart & Jarrett Allen and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the latest on James Harden’s trade request and him reporting to camp before talking Joel Embiid committing to Team USA basketball for the Olympics. Plus, the present state of the Dallas Mavericks and the back & forth between the Lakers & Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike project a Celtics-Bucks head-to-head matchup, talk Jrue Holiday and Dame trades, James Harden situation, Devin Vassell extension, Chiney's hometown Rockets, the WNBA Finals, and most important a detailed analysis of Chiney's performance on "Is It Cake?" Then Matt Barnes of All the Smoke joins to preview the Sacramento Kings. Ogwumike How the Celtics and Bucks matchu...

Brian Windhorst is joined by our ESPN NBA Reporters at a variety of locations from Media Day’s across the league to break down ALL of the biggest storylines of the day. (0:00) ESPN’s Tim Bontemps talks 76ers & Celtics (35:10) ESPN’s Andrew Lopez from San Antonio (49:55) ESPN’s Jamal Collier on the Bucks (1:03:55) ESPN’s Baxter Holmes inaugural Hoop Collective appearance from Clippers’ Media Day (1...

Zach and Howard Beck of The Ringer break down the Jrue Holiday trade to Boston, the potential Bucks-Celtics matchup, the Portland-Miami stand-off over Damian Lillard, James Harden's absence from Sixers media day, and much more.  Recapping who and what went where the past week (2:53) State of the East (10:34) Jrue Holiday's fit in Boston (13:19) Best in the East (17:09) Clippers still looking for a...