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Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.

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Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.

    Dallas Surges, Clippers Struggle & Disaster For Suns?

    Dallas Surges, Clippers Struggle & Disaster For Suns?

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Dallas surging up the standings, how big a threat the Mavs could be in the playoffs, the Clippers’ struggles after an elite midseason stretch, the Suns suffering the worst loss of the NBA season, the Thunder passing a 'test game' but needing more help against teams with size and the Pelicans improvement with Zion.
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    • 58 min
    Sabonis’ Double-Double Streak, Celtics Historically Great Opportunity

    Sabonis’ Double-Double Streak, Celtics Historically Great Opportunity

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and 1st time guest Ryan Ruocco to talk Ryan’s experiences as a broadcaster, covering Caitlin Clark, a key upcoming series between the Kings & Mavs, Sabonis’ impressive double-double streak not getting enough love and how historically great the Celtics have been.
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    • 58 min
    Injuries To Ingram & Mitchell, End Of G League Ignite

    Injuries To Ingram & Mitchell, End Of G League Ignite

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk some injuries around the league including to stars like Brandon Ingram, Donovan Mitchell and OG. Plus, the impressive play of the Magic and the end of G League Ignite before a trip down St. Vincent-St. Mary memory lane.
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    • 59 min
    Must See ‘Ant-Man’ & Celtics’ Closing Time

    Must See ‘Ant-Man’ & Celtics’ Closing Time

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk an interesting ending to Wolves-Nuggets, how Anthony Edwards is must watch, some updated draws for Team USA for the Olympics, the significance of the Bucks-Celtics matchup and what the Rockets’ surprising win streak means.
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    • 47 min
    Building Around Wemby, Knicks & Pels Look Strong

    Building Around Wemby, Knicks & Pels Look Strong

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Andrew Lopez to talk the challenges building around Victor Wembanyama with how good he is so early on, how Zion & the Pelicans are flying under the radar playing very well, the Knicks' insane record with OG and more!
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Play-In Seeding Battles For Teams Like Warriors & Lakers

    Play-In Seeding Battles For Teams Like Warriors & Lakers

    Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk some teams battling for seeding in the NBA Play-In Tournament in both the East and West including the Warriors, Lakers, 76ers and more.
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    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
3.3K Ratings

3.3K Ratings

Dubs322 ,

Hyperbole is their brand

Windy cites Celtics ‘historic win’ against Warriors team down two starters at the end of a four game Eastern Conference road trip. This is but one example of the ‘over the top’ reporting that can make listening to the pod a tiresome experience. If you can get past the ‘First Take’ level of hyperbole, an unabashed embrace of recency bias, and seemingly endless Lakers reporting, there is excellent content to be found.

Shevek2020 ,

Good Pod

But for the love of god please no more Windy Story Time. No one wants to hear a full pod about journalists lives. If you want to change the format of the show start a new pod or at least label the pod so I can skip those episodes.

bridgeseller ,

Ouch

Bontemps is really trying to wet blanket everythjng Wembanyama. It is hard to listen to.

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