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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the latest update on Giannis’ future in Milwaukee including if he could leave for the Knicks, what his timeline looks like with the Bucks and what could impact his decisions in the near future. Then, the guys draft every team in the NBA based on who will win the most games in the NBA regular season. Learn more about your...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Cooper Flagg’s NBA preseason debut before diving into the 10 biggest names who will define the upcoming NBA season including uncertain futures for LeBron & Giannis, some potential big leaps for star players, some fascinating drama around the league and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Jonathan Kuminga’s contract with the Warriors including what it means for Golden State for the upcoming season. Additionally, the guys break down Steve Kerr’s interesting comments on his future with the Warriors and if the Thunder are not getting enough respect for winning the title. Then, the crew talks the Heat’s futur...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to take you around the league with the biggest stories of the new NBA season. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future remains in flux as he refutes the Bucks owner's claim about his commitment. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant shows Giannis how to move on from offseason speculation. Around the league, Jason Kidd wants everyone to know that Kyrie Irvi...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to our latest NBA Future Power Rankings analyzing which teams have the brightest futures ahead of them. The guys break down why the Clippers moved up so much despite all of the headlines, how the Luka trade shifted the fortunes in Dallas & LA, how injuries impacted Boston and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Fred VanVleet’s potentially season-ending injury including if it could derail the Rockets’ hopes of a deep playoff run. Then, the guys break down this year’s NBA Offseason Survey from the best player in the league right now to the best/worst moves of the offseason, some interesting questions on LeBron’s future and much m...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Anthony Slater and Aaron Turner, the President of Basketball at Verus and Jonathan Kuminga’s agent, to give a full break down of the negations between Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors. The guys go over the history that got us to this point, where things stand and what to expect moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview the Pacific Division of the NBA including if the Lakers improved this offseason, LeBron’s uncertain future with LA, if age and external distractions will harm the Clippers, how the Warriors should handle the Kuminga situation, the uncertainty for the Kings and the outlook for the Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to some major headlines from the NBA Board of Governors meeting including All-Star Game changes, the cost of watching the games on NBA fans, Silver's highlight quote and much more. Plus, the guys talk the latest on the Kawhi situation with the Clippers before reacting to Giddey’s deal with the Bulls. Learn more about your a...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild series of upsets in EuroBasket, some major star performances from the likes of Luka and Giannis and some breakout candidates to watch for in the NBA from the tournament. Then, the guys preview the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference including if this is the year for the Magic to take a major leap, what to...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about the Southwest Division in the Western Conference. The guys break down what to expect after a wild offseason in Dallas, if the Rockets are ready to compete for a championship, what to expect from Wemby, if Ja Morant will be back to an elite level and much more! Plus, what Thanasis Antetoko...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about EuroBasket 2025 including the biggest stars to watch (like Luka, Jokic & Giannis), what teams may surprise you, some NBA players who have something to prove and much 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 Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. to talk about the Cavs’ upcoming season. The guys break down if Cleveland is ready to take a step forward when it comes to the playoffs before diving into Larry’s involvement as a minority owner with Leeds United and the greater soccer community growing in the NBA. Learn mor...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about new details on the Celtics’ sale after approval that could impact the future in Boston as well as what may happen for the Lakers in the approval process before talking the Blazers’ sale. Then, the guys talk what approach the Heat are taking going forward as a franchise and Trae Young’s future in Atlanta. Learn more abo...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to re-draft the 2022 NBA Draft including what teams swung & missed, what players should have gone way higher in hindsight, some surprising risers and much more! 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 Bontemps’ article on this era of parity in NBA champions. The guys discuss if dynasties will be possible moving forward and if dynasties are good or bad for the league. 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 a few major extensions in the NBA starting with Luka signing with the Lakers. The crew talk what this means for the future of LA before talking about the impact Bridges’ extension will have on the Knicks’ future options. Then, we finish by discussing De'Aaron Fox signing with the Spurs and if that contract makes sense fo...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet’s NBA Western Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. 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 ESPN Bet’s NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. 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 Chris Paul signing with the Clippers including how far the veteran depth in LA could carry the Clippers before talking the potentially bigger reason Lakers’ fans can be excited about the Marcus Smart signing. Then, the guys tackle a tier ranking of the top of the Western Conference and talk Valanciunas committing to the...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Dame returning to Portland, Bradley Beal’s buyout including how it could help lift the Clippers to the top of the West and where the Suns go from here before talking the latest injury news for Paul George & Joel Embiid for the 76ers as well as Dereck Lively’s injury for the Mavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Thunder locking in Jalen Williams & Chet Holmgren long-term including how this sets up OKC with a strong chance to repeat before diving into the top restricted free agents remaining on the market. Then, the guys dive into the state of the Lakers including LeBron’s future with the organization as it becomes Luka’s team...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon live in Las Vegas at NBA Summer League to talk some of the standouts so far and share some wild stories with a few surprise guests. Guests for the show include the new owners of the Timberwolves Marc Lore & Alex Rodriguez, 76ers’ Head Coach Nick Nurse and ESPN’s Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Norman Powell trade to the Miami Heat. How does Powell reshape the Heat’s roster? Does this trade open the door for Bradley Beal to join the Clippers? Plus, Jalen Williams played through the NBA Finals with an injured wrist. Nikola Jokić is reportedly not accepting a contract extension with the Nuggets. And will Luka...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the summer league debuts for Ace Bailey vs. V. J. Edgecombe including some impressive flashes and where there is still a lot of room for growth before talking if the Lakers should be concerned about Knecht’s struggles. Then, the guys talk why Valanciunas’ deal with Denver has slowed, the most interesting players still ava...