NBA on ESPN

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers’ impressive wins of late, what that means for the playoffs, late season playoff seeding battles and Luka’s upcoming return game to Dallas. Then, the crew breaks down their takes on the NBA Awards including Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved, Rookie of the Year and 6th Man of the Year. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk ‘Large Sample-Size Theater’ with the NBA trends over the course of this season including the increase in 3-point attempts around the league, the Thunders’ historic success, the MVP of the league and some key data since the trade deadline to show the playoff potential of the Warriors & the Lakers. Then, Clippers’ center Ivica Zubac joins the show to talk about his outstanding season and his potential for Defensive Player of the Year.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Bontemps’ final MVP Straw Poll of the season including the state of the historic race between SGA and Jokic. Plus, some surprise entrants into the Top 6 of the poll, a DPOY discussion, the possibility of the Thunder winning 70 games and everyone’s favorite segment the Cojones Factor Player of the Month.

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 impact of a major coaching change from Memphis late in the season and what that means for the future of Ja Morant with the Grizzlies. Then, the guys talk Jalen Brunson’s return timeline for the Knicks, injuries harming the Bucks, a wild scene in the Pistons-Wolves game and take a trip to Cavs Corner. Plus, a big surprise for MacMahon.

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 major takeaways from the NBA’s board of governors meeting in New York with commissioner Adam Silver. The guys cover the concept of league expansion inching ever closer, a new league in Europe, some unique clarification on the sale of the Celtics, how Minnesota’s ownership changes could greatly impact the team, if there is a fix to tanking in the NBA and a wild storytime from Windy.

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 release of MacMahon’s new book, Anthony Davis returning for the Mavs, if the Suns’ win streak is something or nothing, the amount of concern for the Lakers’ struggles of late, the battle for the Play-In Tournament in the Western Conference, if Indiana can be a dangerous playoff team and some wild stories from MacMahon.

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 Bulls’ surprising win streak of late, the Lakers’ stars returning as Western Conference seeding battles heat up, what is going wrong with the Cavs, get some injury news on Jalen Brunson, what seeds the top teams in the Eastern Conference will get, some curious comments from Wyc Grousbeck on the Celtics and preview MacMahon’s new book!

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 significance of the Celtics’ largest team sale in North American sports history and what this means for Boston going forward. Then, the guys discuss the Clippers streaking at the right time, some potential defensive issues for the Cavs, the current Defensive Player of the Year, some interesting lineup decisions for the Thunder and playoff seeding battles in the Eastern Conference. Plus, we rank the 11 best and worst rebuilding scenarios for teams across the NBA.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Kevin Pelton to talk the NBA Draft prospects you need to be watching this March as you fill out your brackets for the NCAA Tournament including Cooper Flagg’s ceiling, Kon Knueppel’s All-Star potential, some players who could become stars and who you will be hearing more from soon.

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 Warriors’ substantial improvement after the Jimmy Butler trade, if they are legit contenders, the Rockets’ improvement of late including if their young talent has superstar potential, the potential for the Mavs to have to forfeit games and Tony Allen’s jersey retirement in Memphis.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices