Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Thanksgiving episode as the crew welcomes back former ESPN colleague and current Pelicans' sideline reporter Andrew Lopez to break down the state of the Pelicans & his love of Disney, NBC Sports broadcaster Noah Eagle & ESPN/Celtics broadcaster Drew Carter join to talk their shared Syracuse connection with our producer Jackson, ESPN’s Michael C. Wright to talk Thanksgiving meal prep & the Spurs hot streak, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to break down his latest Western Conference tiers, ESPN’s Ryan Ruocco & Malika Andrews to discuss some wild behind the scenes stories in broadcasting, ESPN’s Bobby Marks on when the concerning struggles for the 76ers will reach a breaking point, ESPN’s Jorge Sedano to give us an incredible impression of a broadcasting icon, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne to talk some interesting background on the Ball brothers with a surprise guest, ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth to share some of her recent acting work with two superstars and ESPN’s Dave McMenamin to talk the state of the Lakers.
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2:50:49
Wolves Finding Chemistry, Should The Pelicans Move On From Zion?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the struggles for Minnesota to start the season on defense, if the latest end of game scenarios have been telling about the team, the Spurs showing they may have multiple building blocks for Wemby including Stephon Castle, how Isaiah Hartenstein’s return hugely helps an issue for the Thunder, the future for the Pelicans after a difficult start including if they should part ways with Zion and more.
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1:08:54
Ranking The Best Cores In The NBA
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ article ranking each NBA team based on the strength of their core big 3 going forward. The crew debates who could move up, why teams like the Bucks & 76ers were difficult to rank, which teams are in the best position going forward and more.
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40:41
Major Drama As 76ers Struggle, Bucks & Knicks Turning The Corner?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the continued drama with the struggling 76ers including Embiid & Maxey, if the Bucks & Knicks are starting to turn the corner, the Rockets’ ability to stay competitive, if Houston could be the next destination for a superstar, the Magic stacking wins despite Paolo’s injury and some dramatic 2K games.
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47:20
Development Of Jokic & Wemby, Shocking Trades That Almost Happened, Brandin Podziemski Interview
Brian Windhorst is joined by several guests including current author and member of the Nuggets’ front office Mike Singer, Warriors' guard Brandin Podziemski and L'Equipe reporter Yann Ohnona from France. First, Brian & Mike talk Jokic’s rise and some shocking trades that almost happened in Denver. Then, Brian talks Golden State's strong start and adjusting to a new role with Brandin Podziemski. Finally, Brian & Yann discuss Victor Wembanyama’s youth development and some stories to highlight his personality that the greater public is yet to hear.
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