NBA on ESPN

Zach and Nekias Duncan of the Dunker Spot go rapid-fire around the first week of the NBA season: Dame's debut in Milwaukee, Lakers and Suns two games in, the Sixers without Harden (and what happens next there), Wembanyama, and tons of other early observations. 

Dame's debut (1:11)

Sixers offense without Harden (7:41)

Harden interlude (13:47)

Lakers (26:09)

There's nothing you can do to stop Jokic (32:35)

The AD discourse (37:45)

Random rapid fire observations (47:15)

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

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Marc J. Spears and Bobby Marks to react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new contract with the Bucks, talk if he will still stay long-term, break down Bradley Beal’s interesting path to getting traded to the Suns before looking at our NBA future power rankings.

3:15 Giannis Signs Extension

20:35 New Info On Bradley Beal’s Trade

42:40 NBA Future Power Rankings

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

Zach reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo signing an extension in Milwaukee. Then he and ESPN's Kevin Pelton predict every major NBA award, the Finals matchup, and 2024 NBA champion -- plus quick-hitters on all the new contract extensions, James Harden/Clippers latest, much more. 

Rookie of the Year (9:28)

Most Valuable Player (14:54)

Defensive Player of the Year (21:19)

Grizzlies without Steven Adams (28:57)

Coach of the Year (34:45)

Minnesota’s financial crunch (38:11)

Most Improved Player (46:19)

6th Man of the Year (53:40)

Latest on Harden (58:09)

Finals Predictions (1:09:40)

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

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to draft their favorite win total teams for 2023. The guys run through every team as they draft the teams they think will win the most regular season games this year.

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

Zach brings in old friends Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion to talk about their new podcast Six Trophies and preview the NBA season in their own way. Then ESPN's Bobby Marks makes rapid-fire predictions on contract extensions for the 2020 draft class and Kevin Clark previews the Orlando Magic and the East play-in race. 

Serrano and Concepcion

Reviewing Shea's Finals prediction (3:02)

Will Anthony Edwards be a Top 8 player by the end of the season? (8:05)

Should the Knicks trade for KAT? (10:09)

Random team you are excited to watch (15:53)

Rule change you would make (18:57)

A player that makes you laugh (23:05)

2020 Rookie Extensions with Bobby Marks (27:54)

Kevin Clark (55:46)

Top 7 in the East (1:00:42)

Franz and Paolo tandem will be special (1:03:37)

Optimistic case for the Magic (1:08:18)

What are they getting from Suggs and Isaac? (1:17:07)

Fultz is a winning player (1:24:31)

Will Orlando make the play-in? (1:28:31)

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

On the Hoop Collective with Brian Windhorst, chats with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul about his memoir 'Lucky Me,' his streetwear fashion roots, major career moves, and the challenges of a sports agency. Get the scoop on Rich's vision for the future and how he handles the tricky world of client relationships and trade requests.

1:12 Why Rich Paul Penned His Memoir

6:20 Rich Paul's Streetwear Fashion Roots

15:00 LeBron's Air Force Ones at Adidas Camp

17:09 Rich Paul's Shift to Sports Agent

21:00 Life-Changing Gambling Story with Friend Cactus

26:00 Breaking Into the Sports Industry as an Agent

35:03 Childhood's Role in Rich Paul's Approach

41:40 Rich Paul's 5-Year Vision

46:03 Managing Clashes Between Clients

49:10 Handling Players' Trade Requests

54:14 The Meaning Behind 'Lucky Me'

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

CJ and Cassidy Hubbarth discuss CJ's approach to the preseason now that he is in year 11, their thoughts on some of the bright young stars around the league, and what are CJ's feelings about ESPN's NBA Rank. All that and more!

7:45- Preseason Etiquette

11:05 -CJ on the young stars in Orlando

13:35 -The future looks bright for Houston

17:00- Wemby talk

20:50 NBA Rank

26:50 Ben Simmons

35:55 The Pelican Brief

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

Zach talks to father-and-son broadcast duo Ian Eagle and Noah Eagle about sharing Nets play-by-play duties, their lives and careers, and what to expect in Brooklyn this season. Then it's time for a James Harden Interlude (sponsorship pending) before Eric Nehm of The Athletic pops on to talk all things Milwaukee Bucks -- including our first look at Dame and Giannis together.

Eagles

Noah will be broadcasting 10 Nets games this year (1:36)

What's it going to be like for Ian watching Noah in his seat (6:06)

On Noah deciding to pursue a career in broadcasting (8:40)

Other broadcasters Noah has looked up to (12:40)

Parallel parking advice from "The Czar" Mike Fratello (19:14)

The notion of being on or behind the play (22:37)

Difference between doing a game on radio and television (27:22)

Bill Raftery stories (34:55)

Ian's "Blank Space" call on a Travis Kelce touchdown (38:31)

Most interesting thing about the Nets (42:15)

Kevin Garnett stories (51:08)

James Harden Interlude (57:34)

Eric Nehm (1:08:28)

Dame's preseason debut (1:09:30)

Is Giannis comfortable setting 40 screens a game? (1:15:53)

Brook Lopez is going to get a lot of open shots (1:24:15)

Who's the 5th starter? (1:32:26)

Defense will be different under Adrian Griffin (1:38:03)

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

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Andrew Lopez and Ohm Youngmisuk to talk Victor Wembanyama’s highlight filled start to his NBA career, how Denver is looking to start the season and how the pairing of Dame and Giannis looks going forward.

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

Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Giannis-Lillard partnership, his long road to a head coaching job, why he reached out to Tony Dungy, and how every Adrian has to endure people yelling out the famous Rocky line thinking they're the first one to ever say it. 

Finally getting a job after a dozen or so interviews over the years (1:57)

Giannis’ participation in the interview process (4:42)

Where were you went you heard about the Lillard deal? (8:05)

Impact of his father (9:40)

Getting recruiting by and playing for PJ Carlesimo (11:35)

Journey as a player (15:12)

Making the Celtics in 1999 (20:10)

When did you first think about becoming a coach? (25:27)

Still has all his notes from days as an assistant (28:45)

Biggest takeaways from head coaches he’s worked for (30:13)

Finding his voice as a coach/getting advice from Tony Dungy (36:11)

Learning from Avery Johnson (41:17)

Taking over a readymade title contender (45:40)

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