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The Milwaukee Bucks made a flurry of moves on the second day of free agency, but none was bigger than the news of them waiving Damian Lillard. The point guard was most likely not going to play most of next season as he recovers from a torn Achilles he suffered during the playoffs, and now […]

It would seem likely that Nikola Jokic sticks around with the Denver Nuggets for a while, and yet, it is by no means a guarantee that the three-time NBA MVP signs an extension anytime soon with the team. Jokic signed a five-year, $276.1 million ‘supermax’ contract extension with the Nuggets in July 2022. He has […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James opted into his player option, there were interesting comments made from agent Rich Paul about understanding the team wanting to build for the future, but how the goal for the star is to compete in the present time. The comments from the Lakers star’s representation confused ESPN’s Brian […]

After Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James exercised his player option for next season, valued at $53 million, there have been some questions about whether the player is fully sold on the direction of the team. As some fans believe James might want a trade from the Lakers, there has been no communication of that […]

Just days after being selected No. 5 overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2025 NBA Draft, Ace Bailey is at the center of growing speculation regarding his early involvement with the team. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst provided a significant update Friday on SportsCenter, noting Bailey’s absence from team activities and hinting at underlying tensions between […]

The Brooklyn Nets made NBA Draft history Wednesday night, becoming the first team to use five first-round picks in a single draft. But the bold move has left ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and others stunned by the organization’s decision not to pursue trades with the asset-rich hand they held. Entering the first night of the 2025 […]

The Indiana Pacers’ storybook 2025 postseason run ended in heartbreak Sunday night with a 103–91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It marked the franchise’s first Finals appearance since 2000 and concluded a remarkable stretch that saw Indiana defy expectations and reach the championship stage despite entering the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came close to acquiring Kevin Durant before the 36-year-old superstar was ultimately dealt to the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Speaking Monday on First Take, Windhorst detailed how the Timberwolves had advanced far in negotiations with the Phoenix Suns, but the deal fell through in the final stages. Durant, who […]

While the plan seems to be for the Milwaukee Bucks to build around Giannis Antetokounmpo after an immense amount of rumors have been swirling around about a possible trade, Brian Windhorst speaks about a potential departure. As Windhorst has spoken before about the Bucks’ future with Antetokounmpo, he would once again touch on the situation, […]

While all the trade rumors surrounding Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant continue, one of the teams mentioned as a preferred destination is the Miami Heat. With some reports saying the Heat could have the “most enticing” offer for Durant, there could be some discussion as to why the 36-year-old would want to join a team […]

The largest sale in professional sports history went down on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers were sold to Mark Walter, who is also the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is a huge change for the Lakers, and it will be interesting to see how this sale affects the team’s offseason. For example, […]

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the Los Angeles Lakers will soon be owned by someone outside of the Buss family, who agreed to sell the team yesterday. And that could be a bad thing for the rest of the NBA, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The Lakers, under the Buss family’s leadership, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has already built a compelling case as one of the NBA’s elite players, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes the 26-year-old guard may be on the verge of securing something even more significant — a Hall of Fame resume. Ahead of Thursday night’s potential series-clinching Game 6 of the NBA […]

The Phoenix Suns are still searching for the perfect trade offer for Kevin Durant, as teams are lining up to acquire the star. Though Durant listed some teams that may be interested in him, the Suns are still doing their due diligence and trying to find the best offer that they like. It doesn’t seem […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder preparing for Game 5 after winning Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers last Friday, the key impactful players on the team besides Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are no doubt Jalen Williams. As the Thunder star in Williams has been a key No. 2 option to Gilgeous-Alexander, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst would go so […]

In what was shocking news on a Sunday morning, the Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in what has many debating the direction of the team. While some have said the Grizzlies should blow it all up and rebuild, one who echoed the same sentiments was ESPN’s NBA insider Brian Windhorst. Trading […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder are down 2-1 in the NBA Finals to the Indiana Pacers, they desperately need to win Game 4 on Friday to tie up the series and prevent a deep deficit. While the Thunder will have to neutralize the Pacers’ home-court advantage down 2-1, there is a matchup that is predicted […]

Does Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant have an interest in joining the New York Knicks? ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes he does. While the Knicks are considered a landing destination for Durant, is it best for New York’s long-term plans, considering what it took to land All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, who could be required in a deal […]

With all the rumors surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the idea of a trade has seemed less likely with each and every news item. As ESPN’s Brian Windhorst has spoken about Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks in the past, he once again reinforces the point about where it all stands. The topic on “Get […]

Kevin Durant’s time with the Phoenix Suns appears to be nearing its end, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes the franchise will begin exploring trade scenarios in the coming weeks. During Tuesday morning’s broadcast of Get Up, Windhorst identified a critical factor that could shape how the situation unfolds. “I do believe Kevin Durant will be […]

Much of the conversation surrounding the NBA offseason has centered on one question: Will the Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo? Several teams have crafted their summer plans in anticipation of the two-time MVP hitting the market. However, they may be forced to look elsewhere for their star acquisition. Up to this point, Antetokounmpo has not […]

Following the New York Knicks’ decision to part ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, speculation has quickly turned to potential replacements. Among the names being discussed is a familiar one to the franchise: Jeff Van Gundy. During Wednesday morning’s episode of ESPN’s Get Up, NBA insider Brian Windhorst suggested that the Knicks should […]

It’s obvious that LeBron James isn’t too fond of Brian Windhorst, regardless if he’s been covering the Los Angeles Lakers star since he was drafted. James let that be known in one of his recent social media posts, and also on his Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash. In the latest video promoting the […]

With the basketball world coming up with possible trades involving the Toronto Raptors and Giannis Antetokounmpo, some people wonder what the offseason plans are for the team. While the Raptors are headed into a crucial offseason, ESPN’s NBA insider Brian Windhorst hinted that it could be an exciting summer for the franchise. Led by team […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance in 13 years with a 128-126 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. The win gave the Thunder a 3-1 series lead, setting the stage for a potential closeout at home in […]

With Jalen Brunson in foul trouble and the Knicks staring at a third straight playoff loss, Karl-Anthony Towns stepped up. Playing through a sore knee, Towns poured in 20 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, powering New York’s rally from a 20-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 106-100 on Sunday night in […]

The New York Knicks managed to reach the Eastern Conference Finals after eliminating the Boston Celtics in a 119-81 Game 6 win. Before that series kicked off, many talking heads, including ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, picked Boston to advance over New York. However, that’s not quite how it played out, and Knicks fans are letting everyone […]

The Golden State Warriors had a disappointing ending to their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Stephen Curry was injured before halftime in Game 1 and the Warriors never recovered. They lost the next four games, including a 121-110 home loss in Game 5 that sent them home. In Curry’s absence, Jimmy Butler had to […]

Recently, it was reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was open to exploring other options this summer. The Bucks bowed out in five games in this year’s playoffs vs the Indiana Pacers and also saw Damian Lillard go down with a torn Achilles. Immediately after the report emerged, […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered the NBA Draft Lottery with the 11th-best odds to win the No. 1 pick overall. Despite having just a 1.8% chance to win, Dallas walks away with the top pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. With Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg pegged as the consensus top pick, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst […]

The New York Knicks are coming off of their best win of the season on Monday night. Jalen Brunson led his team to an 108-105 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round series. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst doesn’t think that the Knicks are in the clear yet after a historically bad […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 campaign has officially come to a close after the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them from the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a 103-96 victory on Wednesday night. In the wake of this defeat, all eyes are on Lakers head coach JJ Redick, with Brian Windhorst taking some shots at him after hearing […]

Evan Mobley’s Defensive Player of the Year win might present a financial issue for the Cleveland Cavaliers after this season. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst talked about the team’s situation on an episode of The Hoop Collective podcast on Friday. He explained how Mobley’s DPOY Win earned him a $45 million bonus, which will increase his […]

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst thanked NBA players for their support in the aftermath of Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ diss. After James accused Windhorst of thinking they’re best friends, Windhorst was afraid the comment would fracture his ongoing relationships with NBA players. However, it hasn’t whatsoever. Windhorst revealed he’s received support from current and […]

Despite a strong performance in the NBA Play-In Tournament, Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison received sobering commentary from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst following the team’s 120-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Windhorst questioned the long-term value of the Mavericks’ win, suggesting that even a playoff berth might not change how Harrison is […]

The Phoenix Suns season is officially over after Wednesday’s loss, but the Kevin Durant saga will begin. After the franchise attempted to trade him at the trade deadline, it left a sour taste in his mouth. While Durant has one more year left on his contract, likely, he wouldn’t want to play with the Suns […]

The Denver Nuggets fired both head coach Michael Malone, the only coach Nikola Jokic has ever had in the NBA, and general manager Calvin Booth yesterday in a shocking organizational shakeup. While assistant coach David Adelman was named the Nuggets’ interim head coach, keeping some continuity within the team, NBA insider Brian Windhorst is voicing […]

When news broke that the Denver Nuggets had fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, it took the NBA by storm. How could the future of a team widely expected to contend for a spot in the NBA Finals fall so low over the course of a season, with a playoff run […]

The Boston Celtics are cruising toward the NBA playoffs, looking once again like good bets to repeat as NBA champions despite some stiffer competition as compared to last year. Jayson Tatum is a lock to make another First Team All-NBA appearance this year, and Boston is locked into the two seed behind only the Cleveland […]