NBA on ESPN

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Ohm Youngmisuk to break down two pivotal offseasons upcoming in Los Angeles including if the Clippers will push forward with Paul George & Kawhi Leonard as their core and if the Lakers will be able to retain key role players from this year’s team. Plus, what trades could be on the horizon and will the Celtics extend their new key player.

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Zach Lowe and Howard Beck discuss the Damian Lillard situation, preview free agency, and pick their 5 Most Intriguing offseason teams.

Dame situation (1:09)

3 paths for Blazers (5:51)

No easy outs in the West next year (9:58)

Stop telling Dame what he should do (12:56)

Blazers appear to be in philosophical limbo (16:47)

Looking back at the CJ McCollum trade (23:18)

Teams that could realistically make a deal for Dame (25:38)

Intriguing off-season teams (32:50)

Kings (33:43)

Nets (43:01)

Mavs (47:38)

Suns (49:13)

Bulls (53:05)

Clippers (59:29)

Raptors (1:05:07)

Magic (1:08:40)

John Collins trade (1:13:26)

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The NBA offseason is underway, with several big names already tied into upcoming trades. The next step is free agency, which officially begins on Friday. Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart and James Harden are all in the news, as are the annual “will Damian Lillard leave Portland” questions. So today, Brian Windhorst unpacks the moves we’ve already seen, and breaks out his crystal ball to take a look at what’s to come, once free agency officially begins.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Naz Reid’s new deal with Minnesota and what this means for the Timberwolves in the near future before diving into the non-superstar players who could have a major impact on free agency this summer.

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Zach recaps the NBA draft with ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry and Jeremy Woo: what happened at Nos. 2 and 3; Damian Lillard's future; Boston trading Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis; Golden State acquiring Chris Paul; the Mavs moves; what the Kings might be up to with their cap space; other winners and losers from draft day, and more. 

Charlotte taking Miller at 2 (2:30)

Portland's future (4:08)

Clippers considering their options (16:30)

Celtics trading Marcus Smart (21:24)

Porzingis' fit in Boston (27:20)

Wizards' return (33:33)

Grizzlies with Marcus Smart (34:55)

Wizards taking biggest swing of the draft? (38:08)

Chris Paul to the Warriors (45:30)

What's going on in Sacramento? (58:20)

The draft haul for the Mavs (1:01:28)

Kings' cap space (1:05:08)

What did the Magic get at 6 and 11 (1:15:20)

Picks that Jeremy loves (1:17:40)

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to everything from the 2023 NBA Draft including the big Wizards-Warriors trade swapping Chris Paul & Jordan Poole, Boston's culture changing trade involving Marcus Smart, their favorite draft picks and some interesting draft day moves that could be the sign of something big to come.

1:00 Chris Paul traded to Warriors

12:00 Washington getting too much hate for trades

18:00 Memphis gets Marcus Smart

20:00 Celtics side of trade getting Porzingis

24:45 Who does this trade make more sense for?

30:35 What do Portland’s draft decisions mean for Dame? 

34:55 Brandon Miller pick thoughts

37:45 Top Draft Takeaways

42:00 What to make of Dallas’ moves

50:40 OKC taking on Bertans to get their guy

53:40 What is going on in Sacramento?

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Zach talks to ESPN's Jonathan Givony about the latest intel they're hearing leading up to the draft. What will Portland do with the #3 pick? Is Zion Williamson really on the trade market? Plus, the buzz around the Clippers, Mavericks, Hawks, Raptors, and more.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest 12-time All-Star guard Chris Paul to talk his recent trade, his NBA future, his vetoed Lakers trade years ago, the best team he played on, what his draft experience was like, his time as president of the Players Association and his new book. Then, ESPN’s Jeremy Woo helps to preview the 2023 NBA Draft including what Portland may do, the confusion in Charlotte, some potential draft day steals, potential trades, key late round prospects and more!

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Zach and ESPN's Bobby Marks discuss all the angles of the Bradley Beal trade. How does he fit in Phoenix? Where do the Suns go from here? Are they the favorites in the West? Plus: Implications for Miami, Damian Lillard, Zion Williamson, Kristaps Porzingis, and potential new homes for Chris Paul. Then (1:05:55) Dan Le Batard of Meadowlark Media on the Miami Heat's Finals run and the joy of sports fandom. 

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Bradley Beal trade including what this means for the Suns going forward, how Phoenix can build around their stars, what the rebuild could look like in Washington, where Chris Paul will play this coming season and when will we learn more about Dame Lillard’s future. Plus, the guys break down what Ja Morant’s suspension means for the league.

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