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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to get their reactions to Jrue Holiday getting traded to the Celtics including if this makes Boston favorites in the East, why this was bad for the Bucks and more. Then, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne joins the show to talk the impact of ownership changes in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss what the Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee means for the Bucks, Blazers, Suns, Heat, and Raptors. Plus, fake Jrue Holiday trades. Jrue Holiday appreciation (2:43) What the Blazers got back for Dame (7:08) Lillard's fit with Milwaukee (12:51) Potential double gut punch for Miami (23:31) Raptors sniffed around but risk was too high (32:24) Phoenix side of the deal...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to get their immediate reactions to Damian Lillard getting traded to the Bucks in a 3 team deal with Portland & Phoenix including the winners & losers of the deal, if the Blazers will be trading Jrue Holiday again soon, if this deal will produce a title and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach talks to Austin Reaves about his unlikely journey and all things Lakers, then DNVR's Adam Mares joins to preview the defending champion Denver Nuggets -- plus a brief Dame aside. Team USA experience (:58) Did you think you were going to be on the Spurs? (3:43) Taylor Swift dating rumors (5:36) Earning LeBron’s trust (11:42) The “I’m him!” game (14:36) LeBron’s team workouts (25:11) Says he’s...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss their breakout and bust teams for the 2023-2024 NBA season. The guys tackle who will be this year’s Sacramento Kings and who will be this year’s Mavs. Intro – Breakout & Bust Teams 4:25 Breakout - Pacers 12:25 Breakout - Thunder 27:05 Breakout – T-Wolves 49:51 Bust - Memphis 1:03:10 Bust - Kings 1:09:55 Bust - Nets Learn...

Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks about Damian Lillard buzz, Buddy Hield trade possibilities, and the new-look Indiana Pacers. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to preview the Mavs and Jazz. Recent buzz around Dame (:28) Fake Buddy Hield trades (12:07) Pacers outlook (21:42) We were all wrong about Lauri Markkanen (34:58) Jazz outlook (41:57) How many wins? (47:30) John Collins' fit (57:57) Mavericks...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton and King McClure to break down what we can expect from some of the top rookies in the NBA this season including the generational talent that is Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson’s start in Portland, some players outside the lottery with huge potential and more! Intro –  2:25 Pick #1: Victor Wembanyama 13:45 Pick #2: Brandon Miller 20:15 Pick #3: Sc...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to run through their biggest questions heading into NBA Media Days including the impact of Giannis’ comments, the latest on Dame and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Ramona Shelburne discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments about his future, dive into Ramona's recent story on the James Harden stalemate, preview the Golden State Warriors, and much more.  Giannis doubling down on his future possibly being elsewhere (1:27) Zach thinks Milwaukee might trade Giannis if things go horribly wrong this year (10:22) How can Milwaukee improve this...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Ohm Youngmisuk to break down what you need to know about the NBA’s ‘Players Participation Policy’ including what teams it might impact the most this season before talking the Clippers’ extension talks with their stars. Then, we discuss the reports that the Rockets are looking to trade Kevin Porter Jr. following his arrest on felony assault and st...

Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss Team USA's failure at the FIBA World Cup, look ahead to the 2024 Olympics, and size up the Lakers' place in the West in the wake of the Christian Wood signing. Then (58:30) Sportsnet's Blake Murphy joins to weigh in on Team Canada as well as the Raptors' outlook for the 2023-24 season. Potential new resting rules (:46) Team USA finishes 4th at the FIBA World Cu...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to recap the end of the 2023 FIBA World Cup including an incredibly disappointing ending for Team USA and defensive struggles for the team before talking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive tournament for Canada and Dillon Brooks’ victory lap. Plus, Germany uses a proven model to win the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices....

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the latest reporting on James Harden including Harden's response, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander outplaying Luka Doncic in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, how Luka needs to improve, Team USA’s matchups as they look to reclaim the title and the Lakers' signing Christian Wood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks get caught up on the James Harden situation, the Damian Lillard landscape, Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments about his time in Milwaukee, Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, and much more. Harden upset in Philly (2:58) Giannis' statement (16:02) Harden situation is more chaotic than it was with Simmons (22:25) What happened in Brooklyn with Harden? (30:28) Anything ne...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss Team USA’s first loss of the World Cup, what Lithuania did well and what the bracket looks like for Team USA going forward. Plus, how formidable Canada can be, what Luka can do for Slovenia, other contenders and the best story of the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss Team USA’s continued success at the World Cup including looking ahead at how their tournament shakes out and some intelligent adjustments the team is making. Plus, some fascinating matchups ahead for Luka and others in the World Cup. Then, the guys talk Ben Simmons’ interesting interview with Andscape's Marc J. Spears bef...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to update us on everything going on around the World Cup including some major upsets, Canada potentially breaking out, the USA starting slow and what teams are separating themselves. Then, the guys break down Giannis’ fascinating comments in the New York Times including what it may mean for his future with the Bucks and the interest...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the latest from James Harden including what is best for him and the strategy going forward for all parties involved. Then, we preview everything you need to know about the 2023 FIBA World Cup including who could challenge Team USA, what the toughest groups are, if this is Canada's chance, the excitement in the Philippine...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Team USA’s comeback win in their final exhibition prior to the World Cup including a massive performance by Anthony Edwards before talking a historic win for the Bahamas with strong performances from Deandre Ayton, Eric Gordon and Buddy Hield. Plus, what key friendships are forming among Team USA and why we will see many...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the NBA schedule release including the most interesting matchups and trends before talking the latest from Team USA and the James Harden situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the latest reports on the James Harden situation in Philadelphia including how Daryl Morey will manage Harden for the season, if Harden would show up to play, where the leverage stands and what this could mean for the 76ers. Then, the guys talk Team USA’s successful exhibition tour in Spain and preview their potential ma...

Brian Windhorst is joined by Sports Agent Mark Termini to discuss his new book Words To Negotiate By, the strategy behind negotiating NBA deals, not being afraid to set a precedent, navigating holdouts with your client, earning bigger deals 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 Cade Cunningham’s impressive performances with the USA select team, Jalen Brunson taking a leadership role with Team USA’s World Cup squad, the future roster construction for USA Basketball heading into next year’s 2024 Paris Olympics, the significance of Anthony Davis’ contract extension with the Lakers and more! Learn more...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the start of Team USA camp, reminisce about previous Team USA camps, talk how this could be a springboard to stardom for one player, get some contract extension reaction 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 discuss the most interesting players who will be extension eligible in the near future including a Lakers’ star, an Eastern Conference star on a title contender, some teams with no direction and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices