Oct 7

10 Names That Will Define The NBA Season

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Cooper Flagg’s NBA preseason debut before diving into the 10 biggest names who will define the upcoming NBA season including uncertain futures for LeBron & Giannis, some potential big leaps for star pla ... Show More

1h 18m

Oct 3

Concerns For Warriors? Not Enough Respect for Thunder? + Flagg Ready to Roll

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Jonathan Kuminga’s contract with the Warriors including what it means for Golden State for the upcoming season. Additionally, the guys break down Steve Kerr’s interesting comments on his future with the ... Show More

56m 14s

Sep 30

How Kevin Durant Outshined Giannis Antetokounmpo at NBA Media Day; Kawhi Leonard Confronts Endorsement Scandal

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to take you around the league with the biggest stories of the new NBA season. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future remains in flux as he refutes the Bucks owner's claim about his commitment. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant shows ... Show More

56m 11s

Apr 2025

Hour 1: Lagging Lakers

Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to discuss the full weekend of NBA Playoff Action! How can the Lakers recover after falling behind 3-1? Did the Pistons deserve to win Game 4 against the Knicks? All right here on First Take! Le ... Show More

53m 4s

May 2018

LeBron Believes (Again), Philly's Big Test, and a Chaotic Summer Coming With Brian Windhorst | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 360)

HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons talks with ESPN's Brian Windhorst about how LeBron James seems to believe in this Cavs team once again, the different peaks of LeBron's career, the Celtics-76ers series, LeBron's "final act," Kawhi Leonard's future, and what a wild offseason the ... Show More

1h 33m

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 10m

May 2023

Harden and 76ers take Game 1, Nick's NBA Title Pie, More on the line: LeBron or Steph?

00:00 Surprised Harden carried the 76ers to Game 1 victory without Embiid?18:23 Panic time with the Suns down 2-0 to the Nuggets?27:50 Report: Grizzlies informed Dillon Brooks he won’t be brought back33:34 More on the line in this series: LeBron or Steph?42:59 Nick’s NBA Title Pi ... Show More

1h 11m

Jun 2023

Jeff Van Gundy and Bobby Marks

Zach and Jeff Van Gundy break down Denver's win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and look ahead to Game 4. Then (44:10) ESPN's Bobby Marks joins to detail the Chris Paul situation in Phoenix, plus other offseason rumblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad ... Show More

1h 20m

Jun 2025

LeBron James Opens Up About the Lakers’ NBA Bubble Championship

Welcome back to another episode of Mind The Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. The Finals are in full swing between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacer and we decided to dive into the narratives surrounding small markets in The Finals, what makes a superstar and m ... Show More

42m 14s

Feb 2025

Are The Lakers Contenders? Big Matchup With Wolves Tonight!

The Lakers look to push their win streak to 4 games when they take on the Wolves tonight! What does LA need to do to get the win? Plus, are they true contenders? Trevor Lane takes a look plus we open up the mailbag.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad ... Show More

51m 42s

Apr 2025

Colin Cowherd Podcast - NBA Playoff Reaction: Wolves BULLY Lakers, Nuggets Rally To Beat Clippers

Colin gives his instant reaction to Nuggets vs Clippers and Lakers vs Timberwolves! He starts with the Wolves physically bullying the Lakers and the Lakers being unable to adjust, but expects the Lakers to bounce back and play aggressively going forward in the series. He explains ... Show More

25m 21s

Apr 2025

What's Wright - Lakers-Timberwolves Game 4 Reaction: LeBron & LA NIGHTMARE finish, is season over?

Nick Wright reacts to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 116-113 win over LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of their first round matchup in the NBA Playoff. Nick discusses the Lakers’ late-game collapse, JJ Redick’s bold coaching deci ... Show More

42m 46s

Lakers & Cavs Impressing Early, Major Is...