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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the latest NBA Offseason Shake-Up's. Lakers lock in their center with Deandre AytonKnicks bring in Mike Brown as head coachBradley Beal wants out of Phoenix 2:01 Lakers get the center that they wanted 11:38 The Knicks hire Mike Brown as their new head coach 27:20 Bradley Beal in serious buyout discussions out of Phoenix L...

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert along with ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react live on the Paycom Center floor to the OKC Thunder winning the NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers. The guys tackle what this means for OKC going forward, the type of run the Thunder could go on, SGA’s historic year, Tyrese Haliburton’s tragic injury and more. Learn more about your ad ch...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Kevin Durant getting traded from the Suns to Houston. The guys break down what this return means for the Suns’ future, how this fit could work out for the Rockets and how Houston’s future is now set up moving forward.   Live Show Link: https://hooplive.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers & Oklahoma City Thunder. The guys break down their expectations for the game, what history tells us about how the game may be played and what this game means for the futures of both franchises. Live Show Link: https://hooplive.eventbrite...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Lakers’ record-setting sale from the Buss family to Mark Walter, the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global. The guys break down the huge impact this could have on the LA franchise, the ripple effects around the league, some fascinating details of the deal you may have missed and more. Learn more...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and OKC Thunder. The guys break down the amazing play of the Thunder’s young core including Jalen Williams & SGA ascending to historic levels and the potential for the birth of a dynasty for OKC. Plus, the crew discusses how Tyrese Haliburton’s injury could impact the NB...

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert to react live to Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Plus, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Tim Bontemps join to discuss a historic output from Jalen Williams & SGA, the impact of Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, T. J. McConnell’s comeback attempt, where the series goes from here and more! Learn more about...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers from the Tipsy Tiki in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The guys break down SGA’s controversial clutch shot, the refereeing in Game 4 and the trends you need to look out for in Game 5 including 3-point shooting, the Thunder’s screening, the key player for the Pac...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps to react live to Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The guys talk some major adjustments from OKC, SGA’s clutch play down the stretch, if the Pacers missed an opportunity, if this series could go 7 and much more! Plus, a surprise appearance from ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins to break down what he expects fro...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The guys break down the Pacers’ ability to speed up the game, OKC looking exhausted late and some huge bench production from Indiana before talking what this means for the remainder of the series and ho...

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert to react live to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The guys talk the huge game from the Pacers’ bench, Haliburton stepping up, what went wrong for SGA, what adjustments the Thunder need to make, where the series goes from here and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Brian Windhorst is joined by Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals as the Indiana Pacers return home to face the Oklahoma City Thunder with the series tied 1-1. Plus, Giannis Antetokounmpo—despite swirling trade rumors, the Bucks star reaffirms his commitment to Milwaukee, is his future truly with the Bucks ? And we provide an update on Darius Garland’s injury stat...

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert to react live to Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The guys break down SGA’s huge game, the major impact of the OKC role players, Haliburton’s off night, where the series goes from here and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(:30) NBA Finals Game 2 PreviewThe Thunder look to bounce back after a heartbreaking Game 1 loss to the Pacers. (25:54) Knicks Coaching WatchNYK reportedly targeting Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd as their next head coach. However Kidd is under contract with the Mavericks (33:39 )Suns Make a MoveThe Phoenix Suns have hired Jordan Ott, former Cavaliers and Lakers assistant, as their new head coa...

Brian Windhorst and Iman Shumpert react courtside to Game 1 of the NBA Finals. In a jaw-dropping Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers pulled off a stunning 111-110 comeback victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite trailing for nearly the entire game, Tyrese Haliburton hit a clutch jumper with just 0.3 seconds left to steal the win. The Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexande...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks’ bold firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau after New York exited in the Eastern Conference Finals including where the Knicks may go from here in their coaching search. Then, the guys preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers & Thunder including some interesting quotes from media day. Learn more about y...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder including how the Pacers can keep this a competitive series and where OKC could struggle. Plus, a surprising hire for the Jazz causes the crew to ask once again, ‘What is going on in Utah?’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Pacers punching a ticket to the NBA Finals after eliminating the Knicks in Game 6 including how Indiana exploited some of the Knicks’ weaknesses and Indiana’s chances in the Finals. Then, the guys talk how the Knicks can get over the hump to get to the Finals and how heavy a favorite OKC should be. Plus, a lesson in...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks staying alive with a big wire-to-wire win over the Pacers to force a Game 6 including what chances New York has to get to a Game 7. Plus, the Thunder dominate the Wolves to advance to the NBA Finals while looking like the heavy favorite to win it all. Then, the guys discuss some big decisions coming this offse...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Pacers’ incredible offensive performance in Game 4 vs. the Knicks initiated by Tyrese Haliburton’s historic output before talking the Thunder’s clutch performances from J-Dub and Chet to take down the Wolves in Minnesota. Then, the guys talk if the Knicks or Wolves have a better chance of surviving past Game 5. Final...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks' dramatic Game 3 win over the Pacers including if this win gives New York a real chance in the series. Then, the guys talk Minnesota’s dominant win over the Thunder and discuss if that is a sign for more to come or if OKC will take control in Game 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Game 2 of the Western Conference finals between the Wolves & Thunder including OKC taking control and if Minnesota has a chance to get back into the series at home. Then, the crew breaks down one of the most incredible playoff games they have seen as the Pacers pulled off an epic comeback win at MSG over the Knicks. Plus...

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Wolves & Thunder including what this means for the rest of the series and the players to watch in Game 2. Then, the crew previews the keys to the Eastern Conference finals between the Pacers & Knicks.  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 Thunder stepping up in a big Game 7 win over the Nuggets including the key difference makers in the series and an incredible effort from Aaron Gordon. Then, the guys look ahead to the Western Conference finals matchup between the Wolves & Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps following the New York Knicks series clinching win vs. the Boston Celtics to talk the magnitude of the Knicks advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.  Then, the guys talk the fallout on the other side with the Boston Celtics and how their future remains a mystery after Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles injury in Ga...