Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter to talk Vince’s career ahead of the Nets retiring his jersey this weekend. The crew talks everything from his journey to the Nets, potentially saving the franchise, becoming a role model in the NBA, advice for playing in your 40’s and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 22, 2025•56 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss if a disaster is brewing for the 76ers this season including where Philly goes from here before talking Devin Booker and the Suns taking a step forward. Plus, the latest on Jimmy Butler’s return including what may be the next steps for him with the Heat and why the Hawks could be a tough out in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 20, 2025•51 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Thunder thrashing the Cavs in a rematch in OKC including SGA’s outstanding performance and if this game highlighted some flaws for Cleveland. Plus, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk joins to discuss his fascinating sit down with Draymond Green regarding his change in approach to mental health and Steph Curry clarifying his comments on the future of the Warriors franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Jan 17, 2025•54 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Steph Curry’s interesting comments about the future of Golden State, the Rockets being ahead of schedule, the incredible improvement in Detroit, the plan for the Clippers going forward, the struggles for the Lakers and the latest on the Jimmy Butler drama with the Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2025•50 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk some wild Wizards stats, the two hottest teams in the NBA right now, the end of the Cavs’ streak and the latest drama from Zion in New Orleans. Plus, Bontemps breaks down the best contracts in the NBA by assembling the ultimate team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2025•59 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to recap the historic Thunder-Cavs matchup that lived up to all of the hype including how both teams came away winners, what this means for the game as a whole and who should be the title favorite. Plus, who is currently deserving of being selected to the All-Star team in each conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a ‘Cardinal Rule’ in the NBA that applies to Bradley Beal & the Suns, the injuries running through the Dallas Mavericks, the Kings & Pistons catching fire of late including what they are doing right. Plus, the guys preview a huge matchup between the Thunder & Cavs before talking the return of Zion Williamson for New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 08, 2025•54 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon as well as special guest & friend of the pod ‘Superlawyer’ Alex Spiro to discuss the Thunder’s statement win over the Celtics including if Boston is relying on the 3-point line too much and why OKC matches up well with the Celtics. Plus, we break down what is going on with Jimmy Butler in Miami and what we can expect from Pat Riley & the Heat in response. Finally, the crew reacts to a wild set of battles between Nikola Jok...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about if the Cleveland Cavaliers are real contenders and they preview their match up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Plus they break down the New York Knicks Hot streak in the last 10 games. They discuss the results of the first round NBA All Star voting. Sacramento Kings fall out. And TIm MacMahon gives out the cojones award for clutch player of the month of December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the best basketball players at each age level. From 17 years old to, the only 40-year old player in the NBA LeBron James. 2:12 Cameron Boozer (17) 5:52 Cooper Flag (18) 8:32 V. J. Edgecombe (19) 10:33 Victor Wembanyama (20) 12:00 Dyson Daniels (21) 18:30 Paolo Banchero (22) 19:36 Anthony Edwards (23) 25:39 Tyrese Haliburton (24) 28:51 Luka Dončić (25) 29:39 Shai Alexander (26) 32:35 Bam Adebayo (27) 34:53 Jalen Bruns...
Dec 30, 2024•57 min
On today's episode Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the Christmas day games. MacMahon gives us some insider information on Luka Doncic’s status and how long he could be out. Should the Celtics be worried ? Are the Lakers building momentum and the latest on Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox trades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to give out their Baller d'Or nominations for the calendar year, the award for the best basketball player, before voting on who earned the title this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 23, 2024•54 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ 1st MVP Straw Poll of the season including if Jokic can win again, who has the best case as the season progresses, if the NBA Cup Final swayed voters at the last minute and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2024•47 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon along with special guest writer & host for such shows as ‘SIX TROPHIES’ Jason Concepcion to talk the Bucks dominating the Thunder to win the NBA Cup, if Milwaukee is back as a threat in the East and how concerning the Thunder’s offensive struggles can be. Then, the crew dives into potential improvements for the NBA Cup, the All-Star game and more after NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s latest comments. Learn more about your ad ch...
Dec 18, 2024•52 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the finals matchup for the NBA Cup between Milwaukee and Oklahoma City including how the Thunder are putting the league on notice before talking about potential trades for the Warriors after the Dennis Schröder deal and if there are any moves to be made involving Jimmy Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2024•56 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by Clippers’ guard Norman Powell to discuss Kobe’s legacy around the league, his crazy offseason workout program and capitalizing on opportunities. Then, NBA Officials James Capers & Tyler Ford join the show to talk about a day in the life of an NBA referee and the challenges of the job before a surprise guest joins to ask the refs some important questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Jamal Collier to react to the NBA Cup quarterfinal matchups including the Thunder making a needed statement against the Mavs and the Bucks downing the Magic while showing some concerning moments on defense. Plus, the crew previews the big battles between the Hawks & Knicks and the Warriors & Rockets including which teams have the most to prove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 11, 2024•47 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Joel Embiid’s return for the 76ers, the concern surrounding his lingering knee soreness, why the CBA will make trades difficult, the Bucks finding a new rhythm, Memphis using great depth to win games, Ja Morant’s comments on dunking, some key injury updates and Luka returning to MVP form for Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 09, 2024•52 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton and Chris Herring to talk ‘Small Sample-Size Theater’ with the trends of the NBA season so far, including the increase in 3-point attempts around the league, the Lakers’ struggles, the Knicks’ league best offense, the Wizards’ historically bad start, the imbalance between the Eastern & Western Conferences, if the Bucks are righting the ship and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the ‘Top 25 Players Under 25’ list from espn.com including how many players from Houston were featured on the list, why the Magic’s young core is mirroring a championship team and who is falling down this list at an alarming rate. Plus, what is going wrong with the struggling Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 04, 2024•53 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to make sense of the latest NBA Cup standings including what each team needs to do to advance. Then, the crew talks what Bridges & the Knicks need to do to get consistent results, the impressive streak for the Magic despite missing Paolo, Giannis’ insane level of play and Luka’s return for the Mavs. Plus, the ‘Cojones Factor Player Of The Month’ is awarded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 02, 2024•50 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Thanksgiving episode as the crew welcomes back former ESPN colleague and current Pelicans' sideline reporter Andrew Lopez to break down the state of the Pelicans & his love of Disney, NBC Sports broadcaster Noah Eagle & ESPN/Celtics broadcaster Drew Carter join to talk their shared Syracuse connection with our producer Jackson, ESPN’s Michael C. Wright to talk Thanksgiving meal prep & the Spurs hot stre...
Nov 27, 2024•2 hr 49 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the struggles for Minnesota to start the season on defense, if the latest end of game scenarios have been telling about the team, the Spurs showing they may have multiple building blocks for Wemby including Stephon Castle, how Isaiah Hartenstein’s return hugely helps an issue for the Thunder, the future for the Pelicans after a difficult start including if they should part ways with Zion and more. Learn more about your ad ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ article ranking each NBA team based on the strength of their core big 3 going forward. The crew debates who could move up, why teams like the Bucks & 76ers were difficult to rank, which teams are in the best position going forward and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2024•39 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the continued drama with the struggling 76ers including Embiid & Maxey, if the Bucks & Knicks are starting to turn the corner, the Rockets’ ability to stay competitive, if Houston could be the next destination for a superstar, the Magic stacking wins despite Paolo’s injury and some dramatic 2K games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 20, 2024•45 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by several guests including current author and member of the Nuggets’ front office Mike Singer, Warriors' guard Brandin Podziemski and L'Equipe reporter Yann Ohnona from France. First, Brian & Mike talk Jokic’s rise and some shocking trades that almost happened in Denver. Then, Brian talks Golden State's strong start and adjusting to a new role with Brandin Podziemski. Finally, Brian & Yann discuss Victor Wembanyama’s youth development and some stories to highli...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to measure where the Wolves-Knicks offseason trade involving Julius Randle, Karl-Anthony Town & Donte DiVincenzo stands at this point in the season including how both teams should feel about the state of their rosters. Plus, should there be concern about Joel Embiid & the 76ers after his return, if Luka Doncic & the Mavs clutch time numbers are an issue, the significance of Klay’s return game and some major NBA Cup tak...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Kevin Pelton to break down the Lakers’ start to the season after a challenging road trip, an interesting decision made about Bronny James and an early checkup on NBA rookies. Plus, we talk some teams who could make a move at the deadline this season including the Pelicans, 76ers and Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2024•49 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the significance of a variety of injuries around the NBA, including another one for the Pelicans with Zion, more bad luck for Memphis, Durant’s injury after a fantastic start and some updates for the Pacers. Plus, the guys talk Klay’s upcoming return to Golden State, if it is time to panic about the Bucks and what to make of the Cavs’ historic start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest CEO of Priority Sports Mark Bartelstein to talk the impact of the CBA on the league, working with NIL, negotiating with star players, NBA player development and more. Plus, the guys talk if the Warriors are a legit threat, Buddy Hield’s huge impact and how concerned the 76ers should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 12 min
