NBA on ESPN

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to get their immediate reactions to Damian Lillard getting traded to the Bucks in a 3 team deal with Portland & Phoenix including the winners & losers of the deal, if the Blazers will be trading Jrue Holiday again soon, if this deal will produce a title and more.

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Zach talks to Austin Reaves about his unlikely journey and all things Lakers, then DNVR's Adam Mares joins to preview the defending champion Denver Nuggets -- plus a brief Dame aside.

Team USA experience (:58)

Did you think you were going to be on the Spurs? (3:43)

Taylor Swift dating rumors (5:36)

Earning LeBron’s trust (11:42)

The “I’m him!” game (14:36)

LeBron’s team workouts (25:11)

Says he’s the best golfer among NBA players (29:06)

Russell Westbrook being a great teammate (41:40)

How Denver will replace Bruce Brown and Jeff Green (54:05)

Teams can’t outscore Denver (58:49)

Will Michael Malone have to stagger starters more? (1:09:24)

Getting Michael Porter, Jr. more involved offensively (1:12:07)

Jamal Murray should be in the All-Star conversation this year (1:17:05)

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss their breakout and bust teams for the 2023-2024 NBA season. The guys tackle who will be this year’s Sacramento Kings and who will be this year’s Mavs.

Intro – Breakout & Bust Teams

4:25 Breakout - Pacers

12:25 Breakout - Thunder

27:05 Breakout – T-Wolves

49:51 Bust - Memphis

1:03:10 Bust - Kings

1:09:55 Bust - Nets

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Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks about Damian Lillard buzz, Buddy Hield trade possibilities, and the new-look Indiana Pacers. Then ESPN's Tim MacMahon joins to preview the Mavs and Jazz.

Recent buzz around Dame (:28)

Fake Buddy Hield trades (12:07)

Pacers outlook (21:42)

We were all wrong about Lauri Markkanen (34:58)

Jazz outlook (41:57)

How many wins? (47:30)

John Collins' fit (57:57)

Mavericks fit around Luka and Kyrie (1:01:10)

Where do Mavs stack up in the West? (1:04:53)

What would a successful season be? (1:16:11)

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton and King McClure to break down what we can expect from some of the top rookies in the NBA this season including the generational talent that is Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson’s start in Portland, some players outside the lottery with huge potential and more!

Intro – 

2:25 Pick #1: Victor Wembanyama

13:45 Pick #2: Brandon Miller

20:15 Pick #3: Scoot Henderson

27:15 Pick #4/5: Amen & Ausar Thompson

34:35 Other Rookies To Watch: Keyonte George & Cam Whitmore

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to run through their biggest questions heading into NBA Media Days including the impact of Giannis’ comments, the latest on Dame and more!

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Zach and ESPN's Ramona Shelburne discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments about his future, dive into Ramona's recent story on the James Harden stalemate, preview the Golden State Warriors, and much more. 

Giannis doubling down on his future possibly being elsewhere (1:27)

Zach thinks Milwaukee might trade Giannis if things go horribly wrong this year (10:22)

How can Milwaukee improve this season? (13:45)

What teams are closely monitoring Giannis' situation (21:03)

How many more titles will Steph-led Warriors win? (33:20)

On a potential extension for Klay Thompson (38:28)

Will CP3 start for the Warriors? (44:50)

Harden vs. Daryl Morey (53:30)

Trying to make sense of Harden's thinking about his contract status (1:13:13)

Lakers extend Jarred Vanderbilt (1:24:30)

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Ohm Youngmisuk to break down what you need to know about the NBA’s ‘Players Participation Policy’ including what teams it might impact the most this season before talking the Clippers’ extension talks with their stars. Then, we discuss the reports that the Rockets are looking to trade Kevin Porter Jr. following his arrest on felony assault and strangulation charges in Manhattan on Monday. Plus, reaction to Ohm’s interview with Draymond Green.

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Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss Team USA's failure at the FIBA World Cup, look ahead to the 2024 Olympics, and size up the Lakers' place in the West in the wake of the Christian Wood signing. Then (58:30) Sportsnet's Blake Murphy joins to weigh in on Team Canada as well as the Raptors' outlook for the 2023-24 season.

Potential new resting rules (:46)

Team USA finishes 4th at the FIBA World Cup (5:03)

How many of the guys on the World Cup roster will be on Olympic Roster next year? (9:12)

Who are your dream 3 picks to have on the Team USA roster for the 2024 Olympics? (11:29)

Do you enough the aesthetics of FIBA basketball? (16:33)

Filling out the rest of the 2024 US Olympic roster (20:08)

Olympics will be fun (28:54)

Lakers sign Christian Wood (35:49)

Where do the Lakers stack up in the West? (47:35)

What did Canada's 3rd place finish at the FIBA World Cup mean? (1:00:03)

What big names might join Team Canada for the 2024 Olympics (1:02:12)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's tour de force in the FIBA World Cup (1:07:02)

Dillon Brooks' standout performance (1:13:09)

How did RJ Barrett play? (1:18:35)

Temperature check on the Raptors (1:24:03)

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to recap the end of the 2023 FIBA World Cup including an incredibly disappointing ending for Team USA and defensive struggles for the team before talking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive tournament for Canada and Dillon Brooks’ victory lap. Plus, Germany uses a proven model to win the World Cup.

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