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

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

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

Jun 20

The Pacers Survive (Again!), Game 7 Thoughts, the Lakers Sale and KD Rumors 9.0 With Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney to react to the Pacers pushing OKC to a Game 7 in the NBA Finals (2:01). Then, they preview Game 7 and discuss what the Thunder needs to do to win the championship before looking back at previous Game 7 Finals (23:3 ... Show More

1h 25m

Dec 2024

Hoops Tonight - "I'm DONE”: LeBron James & Lakers are officially BROKEN, LA embarrassed vs. Heat

Jason Timpf discusses why he is DONE with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers following their embarrassing 134-93 loss to the Miami Heat. Jason breaks down LA's lack of effort and interest in playing competitive basketball and what has gone wrong with JJ Red ... Show More

30m 53s

Mar 2023

Tim MacMahon

Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon look at the play-in race in the West amidst the Mavs' struggles and LeBron's return. Plus, they offer a broad look at the All-NBA picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 27m

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

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

Oct 2024

NBA Tip Off: The West Looks Chaotic & the Sixers Have a Chance

The NBA season starts tonight, and much has happened since the end of the NBA Finals. The Eastern Conference has loaded up on top, with the Knicks and the 76ers making big moves over the summer to compete with the reigning champion Celtics. Over in the Western Conference there is ... Show More

31m 36s

Mar 2019

Is This Your King? The Clippers Win the Battle for L.A. | The Mismatch

The Clippers add one more blow to the Lakers’ playoffs hopes (1:40) while the Boston Celtics’ chemistry issues continue to fester (31:15). Plus: takeaways from the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference (43:05).Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More

54 m

May 8

Styles Make Fights: Breaking Down Lakers vs. Wolves

Welcome back to a brand new episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. In this episode, LeBron takes us through the series between The Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. They talk through the different play styles between the two teams, in-depth de ... Show More

38m 48s

AD Returns, Concern For Lakers? + Suns W...