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Zach and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone go behind the scenes on the Nuggets journey to the 2023 NBA title, then ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk join to talk the Clippers at the crossroads, the James Harden situation, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach Lowe begins the podcast discussing the latest on Bronny James following his Cardiac Arrest, and Jaylen Brown's new supermax contract extension, then he bounces around the Western Conference: ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to talk Rockets (7:16), Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic discusses what's next with the Thunder (37:01) , and finally Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic details what a quiet offseaso...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down both the Eastern and Western Conferences into tiers based on who will contend, who will be draft lottery bound and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach and Chris Herring of SI.com discuss the James Harden stand-off and the futures of the Sixers and Clippers, then pick their five most intriguing new player-team fits: Chris Paul in Golden State, Marcus Smart in Memphis, John Collins in Utah, much more. Harden ready to get uncomfortable (1:26) Sixers and Clippers haven't done much this summer (8:19) Clause in CBA could affect Harden's plans to...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the biggest winners and losers of the NBA offseason so far including a team that needs to keep their star happy, why the Raptors continue to confuse, teams taking some big risks and more! Intro – Summer League Talk 3:30 Biggest Offseason Losers - Celtics 15:15 Steph Curry’s hole-in-one 17:00 Raptors – Offseason Losers...

Zach discusses Joel Embiid's recent comments about his future in Philadelphia, and talks Lakers outlook with ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Then (52:51) ESPN's Michael Schwartz -- research guru and lifelong Suns fan -- joins to talk the revamped Suns title chances.  McMenamin Embiid opening the door to leave Philly (1:05) Embiid’s playoff history (14:17) How good will the Lakers be? (20:16) LeBron is retu...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk LeBron coming back for another season, what the Lakers could be this season, Mat Ishbia’s plan for the future of the Suns, if Phoenix can manage to stay healthy and the biggest takeaways from Adam Silver’s press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a mega-Las Vegas episode, Zach talks to Ian Begley of SNY about the Knicks offseason and outlook, crashes Larry Nance Jr. (34:20) to talk Pelicans and Zion, and then visits with the NBA's Evan Wasch (1:07:18) to discuss the new play-in tournament and the craziest ideas the league office has ever discussed. Begley No need to rush things (5:38) The big swings the Knicks could take (9:33) Knicks m...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Andrew Lopez to react to Victor Wembanyama’s start to his NBA career including one of his most unique qualities as a rookie. Plus, what has this summer meant for the future for Zion in New Orleans and if he could have a major bounce-back season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss Victor Wembanyama's summer league play, the new in-season tournament, the latest on Damian Lillard and James Harden, Pascal Siakam rumors, the Cavs and Bucks off-seasons and futures, much more. Wembanyama's summer league performance (1:36) Wemby will thrive as a helpside defender just like Robert Williams (6:08) Have not seen anything to counter the hype (8:29)...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon from NBA Summer League in Vegas to react to Victor Wembanyama’s debut games and other Summer League standouts including Jabari Smith Jr. before talking some of the more fascinating contracts, now that deal details are official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach and ESPN's Tim Bontemps discuss the Celtics offseason, the Mavericks acquisition of Grant Williams and the overall outlook in the Dallas, the Hawks extending Dejounte Murray, the early hierarchy in both conferences, and all the noise around Damian Lillard's trade request.  LaMelo Ball extension (1:43) Grant Williams Trade (5:58) Where this leaves the Celtics (6:57) Celtics needed a stylistic...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Grant Williams being traded to Dallas, how he fits with Luka and the plan for the Celtics going forward. Then, the guys talk NBA Summer League including the excitement in OKC and Wembanyama’s upcoming debut before previewing the new NBA In-Season Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Zach and John Hollinger of The Athletic outline the Damian Lillard trade landscape in Miami and beyond, the James Harden situation, winners and losers in free agency, and much more.  (2:45) Zach and Hollinger discuss a Dame trade to Miami (10:55) Trade ideas for Dame outside of Miami (11:00)- Dame to Clippers ideas (14:00)- Dame to San Antonio ideas (18:25) - Dame to Boston ideas (31:15)- Dame to...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the news that Dame Lillard has requested a trade from Portland, how he fits on different teams and who he could turn into a title contender. Plus, the guys talk how the Suns have filled out their roster with minimum contracts and if Denver needs to be doing more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss the potential landing spots for Damian Lillard, possible trades for James Harden, and react to the free agent deals that have been announced. Kyrie’s deal in Dallas (4:18) Harden trade winds (7:28) Jerami Grant’s deal could look fine in 5 years (9:31) Taking stock of the West (11:18) Lakers are winners of free agency so far (15:57) Clippers need Harden to compet...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the idea of another Harden trade including best landing spots and what the 76ers can get out of this. Plus, could Kyrie be on the move again or can Dallas avoid disaster, some intriguing extensions that could have a huge impact on free agency and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Ohm Youngmisuk to break down two pivotal offseasons upcoming in Los Angeles including if the Clippers will push forward with Paul George & Kawhi Leonard as their core and if the Lakers will be able to retain key role players from this year’s team. Plus, what trades could be on the horizon and will the Celtics extend their new key player. Learn mo...

Zach Lowe and Howard Beck discuss the Damian Lillard situation, preview free agency, and pick their 5 Most Intriguing offseason teams. Dame situation (1:09) 3 paths for Blazers (5:51) No easy outs in the West next year (9:58) Stop telling Dame what he should do (12:56) Blazers appear to be in philosophical limbo (16:47) Looking back at the CJ McCollum trade (23:18) Teams that could realistically m...

The NBA offseason is underway, with several big names already tied into upcoming trades. The next step is free agency, which officially begins on Friday. Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart and James Harden are all in the news, as are the annual “will Damian Lillard leave Portland” questions. So today, Brian Windhorst unpacks the moves we’ve already seen, and b...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Naz Reid’s new deal with Minnesota and what this means for the Timberwolves in the near future before diving into the non-superstar players who could have a major impact on free agency this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach recaps the NBA draft with ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry and Jeremy Woo: what happened at Nos. 2 and 3; Damian Lillard's future; Boston trading Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis; Golden State acquiring Chris Paul; the Mavs moves; what the Kings might be up to with their cap space; other winners and losers from draft day, and more.  Charlotte taking Miller at 2 (2:30) Portland's future (4:08) Clippe...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to everything from the 2023 NBA Draft including the big Wizards-Warriors trade swapping Chris Paul & Jordan Poole, Boston's culture changing trade involving Marcus Smart, their favorite draft picks and some interesting draft day moves that could be the sign of something big to come. 1:00 Chris Paul traded to Warriors 12:00...

Zach talks to ESPN's Jonathan Givony about the latest intel they're hearing leading up to the draft. What will Portland do with the #3 pick? Is Zion Williamson really on the trade market? Plus, the buzz around the Clippers, Mavericks, Hawks, Raptors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest 12-time All-Star guard Chris Paul to talk his recent trade, his NBA future, his vetoed Lakers trade years ago, the best team he played on, what his draft experience was like, his time as president of the Players Association and his new book. Then, ESPN’s Jeremy Woo helps to preview the 2023 NBA Draft including what Po...