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

Feb 2025

Why Luka Dončić’s Trade to LA is Business as Usual for the NBA

On Saturday night, the sports world got hit with the news of the Dallas Mavericks’ shocking decision to trade superstar Luka Dončić, as well as Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and their 2029 first-round draft pick. Senior ... Show More

31m 29s

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

May 2024

Mavs Take Game 1 in Minnesota, All-NBA Results and Implications, Changes in Cleveland, and Pacers-Celtics

Zach and Kirk Goldsberry discuss the Mavericks win in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, how both Dallas and Minnesota might adjust in Game 2, the All-NBA results, Cleveland firing JB Bickerstaff and what comes next for Donovan Mitchell, quick Pacers-Celtics takes, and Kirk ... Show More

1h 20m

Feb 2025

Luka VS. The Mavs & New NFL Rule?

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser talk Luka’s first matchup against the Mavericks, the NFL reconsidering the ‘tush push’ and a wild comeback in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26m 16s

Jun 2024

NBA Finals Adjustments with Tim Legler and the Lakers' Pursuit of Danny Hurley

Zach and ESPN's Tim Legler discuss why the Mavericks should be more worried about their defense after Game One, how the Celtics won the math, ways Dallas can spark their offense in Game Two, and the Lakers' head coaching search. Dallas should be more concerned about their defense ... Show More

50m 30s

Dec 2024

Can the Mavericks Get Back to the NBA Finals? Are the Surging Bucks Contenders Again? | Real Ones

Michael Pina and Raja Bell discuss the NBA Cup teams and where they currently stand in the league. Are we witnessing an all-time defensive team with this year's OKC Thunder (3:11)? Has the Bucks’ streak with the current core ran its course (22:17)? Do the Knicks have the best off ... Show More

1h 12m

Nov 2024

520 In The Morning - Jeff Teague on Durant & Suns being title contenders, Lakers struggle, Bucks win

On the Wednesday, November 27 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Kevin Durant’s return to the Phoenix Suns in their blowout win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The guys discuss whether a healthy Suns team can contend with the li ... Show More

58m 20s

Jun 2024

The Celtics Are Just Too Much for the Mavs. Plus, a Goodbye to Jerry West. | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Celtics going up 3-0 against the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. They discuss Luka fouling out late in the fourth quarter, the difference between Boston and Dallas’s bench contributions, and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown overwhelming the Mavericks. Aft ... Show More

1h 10m

Apr 28

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

Feb 2025

Celts-Knicks, the Sleeper Lakers, and 12 NBA Stories to Watch With Ryen Russillo

NBA Sundays are back! The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Celtics' 118-105 win over the Knicks (3:45), before hitting the biggest NBA subplots for the remaining regular season, including: the massively intriguing Lakers, the late-bloomer Warriors ( ... Show More

2h 12m

Luka VS. Mavs Reaction, Nightmare For 76...