Podcast appearances and mentions of Brian Windhorst

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to some major headlines from the NBA Board of Governors meeting including All-Star Game changes, the cost of watching the games on NBA fans, Silver's highlight quote and much more. Plus, the guys talk the latest on the Kawhi situation with the Clippers before reacting to Giddey's deal with the Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild series of upsets in EuroBasket, some major star performances from the likes of Luka and Giannis and some breakout candidates to watch for in the NBA from the tournament. Then, the guys preview the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference including if this is the year for the Magic to take a major leap, what to expect in Atlanta and the state of some rebuilding teams in the division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild series of upsets in EuroBasket, some major star performances from the likes of Luka and Giannis and some breakout candidates to watch for in the NBA from the tournament. Then, the guys preview the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference including if this is the year for the Magic to take a major leap, what to expect in Atlanta and the state of some rebuilding teams in the division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne to react to Ramona's sit down with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer regarding the allegations of circumventing the NBA's salary cap with Kawhi Leonard & Aspiration. The crew discusses what Pablo Torre's report means for the Clippers moving forward and where the league goes from here. Then, we talk Cam Thomas' interesting return to the Nets, another format change for the All-Star game and if there is anything more to LeBron's latest commercial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about the Southwest Division in the Western Conference. The guys break down what to expect after a wild offseason in Dallas, if the Rockets are ready to compete for a championship, what to expect from Wemby, if Ja Morant will be back to an elite level and much more! Plus, what Thanasis Antetokounmpo returning to the Bucks means for Giannis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about the Southwest Division in the Western Conference. The guys break down what to expect after a wild offseason in Dallas, if the Rockets are ready to compete for a championship, what to expect from Wemby, if Ja Morant will be back to an elite level and much more! Plus, what Thanasis Antetokounmpo returning to the Bucks means for Giannis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about the Central Division in the Eastern Conference. The guys break down some major injury concerns for the Cavs, talk if the Bucks are putting too much on Giannis, if Detroit can take the next step and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about EuroBasket 2025 including the biggest stars to watch (like Luka, Jokic & Giannis), what teams may surprise you, some NBA players who have something to prove and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about EuroBasket 2025 including the biggest stars to watch (like Luka, Jokic & Giannis), what teams may surprise you, some NBA players who have something to prove and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. to talk about the Cavs' upcoming season. The guys break down if Cleveland is ready to take a step forward when it comes to the playoffs before diving into Larry's involvement as a minority owner with Leeds United and the greater soccer community growing in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. to talk about the Cavs' upcoming season. The guys break down if Cleveland is ready to take a step forward when it comes to the playoffs before diving into Larry's involvement as a minority owner with Leeds United and the greater soccer community growing in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about new details on the Celtics' sale after approval that could impact the future in Boston as well as what may happen for the Lakers in the approval process before talking the Blazers' sale. Then, the guys talk what approach the Heat are taking going forward as a franchise and Trae Young's future in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about new details on the Celtics' sale after approval that could impact the future in Boston as well as what may happen for the Lakers in the approval process before talking the Blazers' sale. Then, the guys talk what approach the Heat are taking going forward as a franchise and Trae Young's future in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to re-draft the 2022 NBA Draft including what teams swung & missed, what players should have gone way higher in hindsight, some surprising risers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to re-draft the 2022 NBA Draft including what teams swung & missed, what players should have gone way higher in hindsight, some surprising risers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps' article on this era of parity in NBA champions. The guys discuss if dynasties will be possible moving forward and if dynasties are good or bad for the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps' article on this era of parity in NBA champions. The guys discuss if dynasties will be possible moving forward and if dynasties are good or bad for the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the All-In tiers list for the upcoming season breaking down the goals for every team in the NBA. The guys talk who should be going for a title, who should be lottery bound and who needs to find a direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a few major extensions in the NBA starting with Luka signing with the Lakers. The crew talk what this means for the future of LA before talking about the impact Bridges' extension will have on the Knicks' future options. Then, we finish by discussing De'Aaron Fox signing with the Spurs and if that contract makes sense for San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a few major extensions in the NBA starting with Luka signing with the Lakers. The crew talk what this means for the future of LA before talking about the impact Bridges' extension will have on the Knicks' future options. Then, we finish by discussing De'Aaron Fox signing with the Spurs and if that contract makes sense for San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet's NBA Western Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet's NBA Western Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet's NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet's NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by a new member of the ESPN family Anthony Slater to discuss the Warriors' lack of moves so far this offseason, updates on the Jonathan Kuminga situation and what is slowing down an Al Horford deal. Then, the guys discuss how dangerous this Golden State team could be this upcoming season and what Steph Curry has left in the tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Chris Paul signing with the Clippers including how far the veteran depth in LA could carry the Clippers before talking the potentially bigger reason Lakers' fans can be excited about the Marcus Smart signing. Then, the guys tackle a tier ranking of the top of the Western Conference and talk Valanciunas committing to the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start the show off with some super cross talk with Ireland, & Momo. Sedano is out along with Kap. AK & Marcas Grant are in for the guys! The Dodgers are getting ready to kickoff the 2nd half of baseball season after the much needed All Star break against the Brewers. The LeBron passive aggressiveness has died down these past couple of days. Luka Doncic could possibly sign an extension in September which was reported by Brian Windhorst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Dame returning to Portland, Bradley Beal's buyout including how it could help lift the Clippers to the top of the West and where the Suns go from here before talking the latest injury news for Paul George & Joel Embiid for the 76ers as well as Dereck Lively's injury for the Mavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Thunder locking in Jalen Williams & Chet Holmgren long-term including how this sets up OKC with a strong chance to repeat before diving into the top restricted free agents remaining on the market. Then, the guys dive into the state of the Lakers including LeBron's future with the organization as it becomes Luka's team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 526 of the Sports Media Podcast features Brian Windhorst, a senior NBA writer for ESPN who regularly appears on multiple ESPN platforms and is the host of the Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective podcast. In this podcast, Windhorst discusses how valuable attending Summer League is for an NBA reporter; why so much of NBA breaking news is broken by just a handful of reporters including Shams Charania, and Adrian Wojnarowski before him; agendas from sources; his reaction to LeBron James discussing him on ESPN; getting aggregated; his ESPN contract status; the prospects of the Toronto Raptors in 2025-26 and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon live in Las Vegas at NBA Summer League to talk some of the standouts so far and share some wild stories with a few surprise guests. Guests for the show include the new owners of the Timberwolves Marc Lore & Alex Rodriguez, 76ers' Head Coach Nick Nurse and ESPN's Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's a short clip from our upcoming interview with Brian Windhorst, the longtime ESPN NBA senior writer and on-air analyst. The full interview will be available on Monday. In this clip, Windhorst discusses why so much of NBA breaking news is broken by just a handful of reporters including currently ESPN's Shams Charania, and Adrian Wojnarowski before him. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Norman Powell trade to the Miami Heat. How does Powell reshape the Heat's roster?Does this trade open the door for Bradley Beal to join the Clippers? Plus, Jalen Williams played through the NBA Finals with an injured wrist.Nikola Jokić is reportedly not accepting a contract extension with the Nuggets. And will Luka Dončić sign an extension with the Lakers?Meanwhile, Brad Stevens, President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics, has firmly rejected the idea that the team is entering a rebuild… All on The Hoop Collective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason and Ireland dive into the projected win totals for the NBA next season. Ireland is joined by special guest, ESPN NBA Analyst Brian Windhorst! What does Windy think about the Lakers offseason? Do Laker fans want to see Luka and LBJ run it back for a full season? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk with Sedano and Kap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the summer league debuts for Ace Bailey vs. V. J. Edgecombe including some impressive flashes and where there is still a lot of room for growth before talking if the Lakers should be concerned about Knecht's struggles. Then, the guys talk why Valanciunas' deal with Denver has slowed, the most interesting players still available, Kyrie's interesting comments and why the NBA cap had a massive change for the league. Vegas Summer League Live Show Link: hoopcollectivelive.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the latest NBA Offseason Shake-Up's.Lakers lock in their center with Deandre AytonKnicks bring in Mike Brown as head coachBradley Beal wants out of Phoenix 2:01 Lakers get the center that they wanted 11:38 The Knicks hire Mike Brown as their new head coach 27:20 Bradley Beal in serious buyout discussions out of Phoenix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the shocking news of the Bucks waiving Dame Lillard to sign Myles Turner from the Pacers. The guys talk what this means for the future of Milwaukee including if it could help keep Giannis before talking how painful this move is for Indiana. Then, the crew discusses another sad injury for Memphis to Jaren Jackson Jr. after his huge new contract, some nice bench depth signings for the Knicks, SGA's historic new deal with OKC and more.   Vegas Summer League Live Show Link: hoopcollectivelive.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss the Milwaukee Bucks, Wimbledon, and NBA Free Agency. Plus, Brian Windhorst joins the show to break down the latest in the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the winners & losers of the first day of NBA free agency. The guys break down the Lakers' inability to find a center, Boston's continued deconstruction, a big day for Atlanta, some financial moves from Cleveland, a new direction for Memphis, a big trade in Denver and a massive summer for the Rockets continuing.   Vegas Summer League Live Show Link: hoopcollectivelive.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss LeBron opting in with the Lakers including the fascinating statement that went with it. Then, the guys talk a few teams who spent big in Minnesota & Houston discussing the dangers of overspending with the extra restrictions in the modern NBA. Plus, what does the future hold for Deandre Ayton and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Round 1 of the NBA Draft including an interesting move by Utah with Ace Bailey, some surprising moves from the Pelicans & Blazers, the Nets' record pick total, what to make of the strangest decisions of the night and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about finding a mauve jacket in his closet in Delaware and then wearing it on PTI. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the Thunder winning their first NBA title, and also about the flurry of trades we've already seen around the league. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about Cal “Big Dumper” Raleigh and the amazing numbers that he's putting up, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Lydia McDavid “Already Gone” ; Dan Bern “Big Dumper” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for more First Take as Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Markieff Morris preview tonight's 1st Round of the NBA Draft! Plus, after Boston shipped away another member of their core, should they consider trading either Jaylen Brown or Derrick White? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Boston Celtics moving on from Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in two trades involving the Blazers and the Nets & Hawks. The guys talk about the impact of these deals and what it means going forward around the league. Then, ESPN's Jonathan Givony joins to help us analyze the top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft including what makes Cooper Flagg so special and why the draft intrigue starts with the 3rd pick. Plus, why Kyrie Irving declining his player option is good for the Mavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert along with ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react live on the Paycom Center floor to the OKC Thunder winning the NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers. The guys tackle what this means for OKC going forward, the type of run the Thunder could go on, SGA's historic year, Tyrese Haliburton's tragic injury and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers & Oklahoma City Thunder. The guys break down their expectations for the game, what history tells us about how the game may be played and what this game means for the futures of both franchises. Live Show Link: https://hooplive.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Kevin Durant getting traded from the Suns to Houston. The guys break down what this return means for the Suns' future, how this fit could work out for the Rockets and how Houston's future is now set up moving forward.   Live Show Link: https://hooplive.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about the fact that intern Chris will be planting potatoes today, and he also talks about trying to buy cherries on sale at Safeway. Doug Ferguson calls in to talk about how Oakmont sets up for the US Open this week and who could win it, Brian Windhorst calls in to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and also about who might get the Knicks coaching job, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Katie DiMartini “Mean To Me” ; “Poster Girl” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Timecodes: 00:00 Start 0:20 Tires, Les Mascots, and Barstool Summer House 24:47 Feits is in Tires Season 2 48:47 Brick Watches 52:22 Kirk vs Dave on the Unnamed Show 01:08:50 Tom Thibodeau fired 01:16:49 Lebron is being mean to Brian Windhorst 01:22:20 what country has the most intstagram followers? Netflix: Watch Tires season 2, now playing on Netflix Simpli Safe: Visit https://SIMPLISAFE.com/kfcradio to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/kfcr

We're back after the long weekend and pumped to talk ball with the boys. The Knicks season was saved on Sunday night and KAT took over. John Halliburton is being allowed to attend games again (00:00:00-00:18:28). We talk some hockey and the Hurricanes have finally won an ECF game (00:18:28-00:25:27). We were live for end of Thunder/Wolves and it feels like the series is over. We get a little sideways talking baseball, sneezes, and sperm (00:25:27-00:41:42). Who's back of the week including Lacrosse Natty, USA Hockey dominating and Ryan Clark still going (00:41:42-01:01:09). Brian Windhorst joins the show live from Game 4 in Minneapolis to talk Thunder/Wolves, how scary the Thunder are, what the future is for the Timberwolves, plus Knicks/Pacers, what Thibs may do for Game 4 and a great Halliburton story (01:01:09-01:45:06). Lead singer from The All American Rejects Tyson Ritter joins us in studio to talk about his music career, doing pop up shows this summer at random locations, the ebbs and flows of creativity and being in a band and tons more (01:45:06-02:11:51). We finish with a monday reading and Jordon of the week (02:11:51-02:29:32).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take