NBA on ESPN

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild start to the NBA postseason starting with the wild and controversial ending between the Heat & Hornets. They guys break down the play everyone is talking about between Bam Adebayo and LaMelo Ball including if there could be ramifications moving forward and the epic final sequences that decided the game. Plus, we discuss the other fascinating ending between the Suns & Trailblazers before previewing the upcoming games this week.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the final day of the regular season including some shocking upsets with a huge impact on playoff seeding. Plus, we look ahead to some of the most interesting storylines for Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. Finally, we break down some curious end of season messages from Giannis.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to react to tanking issues creating headlines for the NBA before diving into some of the most interesting seeding battles over the final days of the regular season. The guys break down if some teams should be avoiding certain matchups and the impact of some injuries on the playoff picture. Finally, Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud joins the show to discuss his rookie season including his bond with Russell Westbrook, his experiences growing up with Victor Wembanyama and more.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Bulls firing VP Arturas Karnisovas & GM Marc Eversley including how Chicago could finally be moving in the right direction. Plus, why the matchup between the Hawks & Cavs is so intriguing from a playoff seeding perspective before talking how Denver’s big wins of late could aid them in their quest for a deep playoff run. Finally, is it time for the Lakers to shut down LeBron for the rest of the regular season so he is ready for the playoffs?

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down Cooper Flagg making a case for Rookie Of The Year with some historic statement performances. Then, we dive into the biggest final week storylines in both conferences including Giannis' drama with the Bucks, some epic playoff races to watch, the disastrous injuries to the Lakers and much more.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the final release of Bontemps’ MVP Straw Poll for this season including if Wemby has any chance to beat out SGA for MVP and if Luka has any chance to contend. Plus, we break down a unique Rookie of the Year race between Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss some coaches expressing frustration with the whistle Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been getting. Then, the guys tackle Mark Cuban’s comments on his biggest regret with selling the Mavericks. Next, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joins to break down LeBron’s future including where he may play next season. Finally, we dish out the Cojones Factor Player of the Month and give a shoutout for an important cause.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Thunder getting a big win over the Knicks before talking if New York is an actual contender for the NBA Finals this season. Plus, we break down some high profile battles in the Eastern Conference standings down the stretch of the season including the emergence of the 76ers. Finally, we tackle this historic Rookie Of The Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel and react to the NBA’s tanking proposals.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to discuss the Celtics big win over the Thunder in Boston including a huge game from Jaylen Brown and why this was one of the more consequential games of the season. Then, we break down if the MVP race is actually heating up before talking about some historic MVP votes that we disagree with. Plus, we tackle how far NBA commissioner Adam Silver will go on tanking after his stern comments at the board of governors meeting. Finally, how concerning are the tough times for the Warriors for next season?

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the continuing drama between the Bucks and Giannis including the NBPA statement in support of Giannis playing. Plus, will there be a 65-game exemption for Cade Cunningham? Then, we break down if Victor Wembanyama’s speech has any chance to influence MVP voters and if he has a legitimate case for the trophy. Finally, how has Jayson Tatum’s return to Boston impacted the team?

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