Aug 22

Cavs Ready For Finals Contention? + Why NBA Players Love Soccer With Larry Nance Jr.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. to talk about the Cavs’ upcoming season. The guys break down if Cleveland is ready to take a step forward when it comes to the playoffs before diving into ... Show More

33m 5s

Aug 19

Ownership Update Changes Future Of Celtics & Lakers? + Heat’s Gameplan

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about new details on the Celtics’ sale after approval that could impact the future in Boston as well as what may happen for the Lakers in the approval process before talking the Blazers’ sale. Then, the guy ... Show More

1h 6m

Aug 15

Re-Drafting The 2022 NBA Draft

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to re-draft the 2022 NBA Draft including what teams swung & missed, what players should have gone way higher in hindsight, some surprising risers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice ... Show More

57m 30s

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

29m 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

Mar 2025

Hoops Tonight - Magic Beat Sliding Lakers, Suns Sneaky Win Streak, Pacers Smoke Timberwolves

Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Orlando Magic and why they've struggled recently despite the return of LeBron James to pair with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. He also discusses the Phoenix Suns mini hot streak punctuated by a big win over Giannis Antetokounmpo ... Show More

42m 11s

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 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

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