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.

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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 NBA Finals and what the Pacers need to do to force a Game 7. Then, we break down where Kevin Durant could be traded and debate if a team like Minnesota should go for it.

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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!

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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 Pacers and more. Then, the guys break down the significance of Desmond Bane being traded from Memphis to Orlando and what it signifies going forward for both teams. Finally, the crew debates if Kevin Durant’s 3 preferred trade destinations will work for the Suns as well.

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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 from the rest of the series.

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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 how vital Game 4 will be for the Thunder. Then, the guys talk a New York Knicks’ coaching search filled with rejection so far including where it may go from here.

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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!

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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 status as the Cavaliers assess their offseason outlook.

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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!

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(:30) NBA Finals Game 2 Preview
The Thunder look to bounce back after a heartbreaking Game 1 loss to the Pacers.

(25:54) Knicks Coaching Watch
NYK 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 Move
The Phoenix Suns have hired Jordan Ott, former Cavaliers and Lakers assistant, as their new head coach. Ott becomes the team’s fourth coach in four seasons.

What’s Next for the Suns?

Devin Booker expected to be the centerpiece of the team moving forward. Kevin Durant’s future remains uncertain, with trade rumors heating up as the offseason begins

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