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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Jokić and Victor Wembanyama.

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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.

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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 Brunson (28)

38:20 Nikola Jokic (29)

39:25 Giannis Antetokounmpo (30)

41:05 Anthony Davis (31)

42:00 Kyrie Irving (32)

43:05 Khris Middleton (33)

44:45 Damian Lillard (34)

46:40 Jimmy Butler (35)

47:12 Kevin Durant or Steph Curry (36)

51:15 Mike Conley Jr. (37), Al Horford (38), Chris Paul (39), Lebron James (40)

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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