Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to draft the best players to start a franchise with right now in all of basketball and who may become the future of the league. Plus, who may tank for Cooper Flagg.
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May 2022
Warriors In Finals, How To Build Around Luka
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to discuss the Warriors advancing to their 6th NBA Finals in 8 years, Klay Thompson’s joy in the win, what is next for the Mavs, if the league will trend away from ‘Super Teams’ going forward, how the Suns will man ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2022
Keeping Zion In New Orleans, Bucks' Physicality
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Marc J. Spears and Andrew Lopez to talk Zion’s thoughts on the Pelicans postseason performance, the future in New Orleans, the Bucks' physicality against the Celtics, the Warriors escaping with Game 1 and Devin Booker’s competitiveness. Learn m ... Show More
52m 49s
Jun 2025
Indiana’s Incredible Finals Run, a Knicks Summer Strategy Session, and the 'Inside the NBA' ESPN Fit With Ryen Russillo and Van Lathan Jr.
Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to the Pacers defeating the Knicks to reach the NBA Finals, Pascal Siakam winning the ECF MVP instead of Tyrese Haliburton, and Rick Carlisle’s impact as a head coach (2:33). Then, Van Lathan Jr. joins to discuss the Knicks, what t ... Show More
2 h
Jun 2024
The Future of the Cavs, Possible Draft Night Trades, and Paul George Rumors
Zach Lowe and ESPN Draft Expert Jonathan Givony discuss the Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson and what that means for Darius Garland and the future of their franchise. Then they preview the top of the NBA Draft and potential trades what trades, some of their favorite sleeper prospe ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2025
Cooper Flagg, The NBA Draft and Prospective Rule Changes
<p>The NBA Draft is this week and LeBron James and Steve Nash reflect on their own draft experiences. LeBron then talks about his mindset as a sure fire number one pick and shares his thoughts about this year’s prospective number one pick, Cooper Flagg. Finally, the guys talk thr ... Show More
50m 16s
Apr 2025
Ageless LeBron, Kawhi’s Crazy Career and NFL Draft Burning Questions With Zach Lowe and Peter Schrager
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons talks about going to Game 2 of the playoff series between the Lakers and the Timberwolves (2:29). Then, Bill is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss what-ifs regarding Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers' matchup with the Nuggets (17:56). Finally, Bill talks all th ... Show More
2h 7m
Jun 2023
NBA Draftapalooza Part 3: Winners and Losers From Draft Night With Kevin O’Connor and Tate Frazier
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O'Connor and Tate Frazier to react to the first round of the NBA draft, including the Hornets' choice to take Brandon Miller second overall over Scoot Henderson, Cam Whitmore's slide to the Rockets at 20, ESPN's draft coverage, another ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2025
SGA vs. Jokic, Celts-Lakers, and the State of NBA Media With Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Thunder's 127-103 win over the Nuggets on Sunday, OKC's improvement from last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible statistical season (2:06), Saturday's big Lakers-Celtics showdown, LeBron's late-game inj ... Show More
2h 8m