Yesterday

Could Powell trade bring Bradley Beal to the Clippers? | Will Luka Lock It Down in L.A.?

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 Final ... Show More

54m 7s

Jul 7

Summer League Debuts, Huge Salary Cap Development + Kyrie’s Future

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 Knec ... Show More

1h 5m

Jul 4

Lakers get their center. Knicks get their coach. Beal wants out of Phoenix

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: ... Show More

47m 1s

Jun 2024

Celtics-Mavs NBA Finals Preview | Real Ones

Logan, Raja, and Howard preview the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, debate who has the most to gain from winning the title, discuss how this series can swing the reputations of specific players, make predictions, and much more (2:00). ... Show More

57m 34s

Jun 9

All Tied Up in the NBA Finals: What Happened and What to Watch for in Game 3. Plus, Offseason News, Notes, and Fake Trades With Michael Pina.

Zach and Michael Pina discuss the 1-1 NBA Finals from the city of Game 3, Indianapolis (1:52). They talk about the keys to the Thunder's victory, what the Pacers can do to adjust, and much more. Then, with an eye toward the offseason, the pair discusses the Hawks' outlook (41:16) ... Show More

1h 18m

Jul 2024

Olympic Basketball Rebound

Point Forward brings you a special Olympic basketball episode. Revisit Andre and Evan’s conversations with Team USA greats Carmelo Anthony and Jayson Tatum. Hear insights from sports analyst Michael Wilbon and candid discussions between Andre and Evan with their Olympic hot takes ... Show More

38m 51s

Jul 2024

The Gap Between Team USA and the World, the Lakers' Quiet Offseason, and NBA Player-Rapper Comps | Real Ones

Logan and Howard discuss Team USA’s performance, the gap between the U.S. and the world, and whether Joel Embiid needed to be on this roster (04:40). Then, they touch on the lackluster offseason from the Lakers and Paul George’s comments regarding his exit from the Clippers to th ... Show More

1h 3m

Jul 2024

Team USA Survives Exhibition Games, Next Season's Wins Over/Under Reactions, and Knicks Talk

Zach and Fred Katz discuss Team USA winning competitive exhibition games and how they feel about the team heading into the Olympics, then they discuss the most interesting win totals by ESPN Bet and which teams they think will surpass or fail to meet expectations, and if there ar ... Show More

1h 23m

Apr 2024

First Round Analysis with Kevin Pelton

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss what they've seen from every Game 1 of the first round and what to look for as each series progresses. Knicks-Sixers (2:11) Celtics-Heat (8:03) Cavs-Magic (12:06) Nuggets-Lakers (16:46) Timberwolves-Suns (27:10) Thunder-Pelicans (36:21) Clippe ... Show More

1h 18m

May 1

Round 1 Winds Down: Lakers Eliminated, Game 6 Previews, and More With Michael Pina

Zach is joined by Michael Pina to discuss the end of the road for a few teams, starting with the Lakers’ loss to the Wolves (1:05). Next, they look ahead to Game 6 between the Warriors and Rockets (31:52), as well as the second-round series between the Pacers and Cavs (48:47). La ... Show More

1h 42m

Aug 2024

Can Bam Become Even Better? Plus, NBA News and the Summer Mailbag.

Verno and KOC discuss the U.S. men’s basketball team defeating South Sudan and how Bam Adebayo’s strong play can carry over to the upcoming season with the Heat (01:22). They then discuss Luol Deng's personal involvement with the South Sudan team, and Verno explains why the men’s ... Show More

1h 3m

Dec 2024

The Most Intriguing Teams as Trade Season Begins. Plus, an NBA Cup Semifinals Anticipation Index. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos recap two of the NBA Cup quarterfinals games, the Hawks beating the Knick,s and the Rockets beating the Warriors. Then they preview the semifinal matchups and who they think will win it all. Then, as trade season is about to begin, they take a look at a handf ... Show More

1h 17m

Jun 12

The Cinderella Pacers Do It Again, Plus Trade Buzz From Indiana With Zach Lowe

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Pacers taking a 2-1 lead against OKC in the NBA Finals (1:55). Then, they talk about Indianapolis as a sports city, Bennedict Mathurin’s impact, and SGA not playing well enough in Game 3 (24:28). Finally, they discu ... Show More

1h 35m

Full Olympic Preview + What Is Going On ...