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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received a major endorsement for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst voiced strong support for the guard during Wednesday’s SportsCenter broadcast. Windhorst dismissed the notion of a close MVP race, asserting that Gilgeous-Alexander has a substantial lead. “The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander factories really undersold in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the league over 19 games, as they’re 15-4 in that span. Even before acquiring Luka Doncic in the trade from the Dallas Mavericks, it looked like they were turning the corner on the season, and things can get even better now. With Doncic in […]

As Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic faced his former team the Dallas Mavericks, winning 107-99, it was no doubt an emotional moment for the 25-year-old. While people have created the narrative of a feud between Doncic and Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst has an interesting story that happened pregame about the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers seem to have their star of the future with Luka Doncic after acquiring him in one of the biggest trades ever, but it’s not set in stone yet if he will sign an extension with the team. Doncic was due for a supermax contract with the Mavericks, but uncertainty around whether […]

The New York Knicks have enjoyed a strong season to date, currently sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference as the season approaches its final stretch. Both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were rewarded for their efforts this year with selections to the All-Star game, which was played on Sunday evening in San Francisco. […]

The NBA MVP feels like a two-horse race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, and it may come down to the wire as to who may be the winner at the end of the season. In ESPN’s latest MVP poll, there was a change, and Brian Windhorst explains why he made the decision. “I voted […]

The New York Knicks are having a strong season, and they have stayed in the top 3 of the Eastern Conference for the majority of the year. They’ve shown that they can be a tough team to face in the playoffs, but there could be a cap on their success, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. […]

The cancellation of the NBA’s planned 3-point contest, which was expected to feature stars like the Golden State Warrior’s Stephen Curry and WNBA stars Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty and possibly Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, sparked discussion about the relationship between the two leagues. During a segment on Stephen A. Smith’s […]

Logically, one would think LeBron James, the oldest player in the NBA, would be nearing the end of his playing career. But Brian Windhorst, who has covered James even before the “King” made it to the league, believes we could be seeing quite a bit more of James. Windhorst, while discussing the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just made a huge move ahead of the NBA trade deadline as they were involved in one of the biggest trades in NBA history. The Lakers now have Luka Doncic because of it, and they look like a legitimate threat to win an NBA championship. However, it would be beneficial to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Doncic couldn’t have been better. However, NBA insider Brian Windhorst feels that they don’t have enough. Despite two of the top ball-handlers and IQ players on the same team, Windhorst isn’t buying it. He elaborated more on ESPN’s Get Up. “Luka’s acquisition has no doubt raised the ceiling […]

A new saga between the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant is developing, according to Brian Windhorst. And it’s not one that Suns fans will like to hear. For starters, the Suns were still receiving aggressive Durant trade calls on Thursday. He made it clear that he didn’t want to be traded and that he wanted […]

When the Golden State Warriors made their trade splash on Wednesday, some thought it would’ve been Jonathan Kuminga and Kevin Durant. The latter deal makes sense, considering that his name was thrown around. However, once the Durant discussions were dead, the Warriors turned their attention to Jimmy Butler. Even though they traded for Butler, it […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis made his trade request public. However, it’s not for him. It’s for the organization to bring in another center, so Davis can slide back to the power forward position. While the big has been great at the center spot, it’s not his natural position. Still, two of the main […]

Although the Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George in free agency, the expectations were high from Brian Windhorst. After a Big 3 of Joel Embiid, an emerging Tyrese Maxey, and George, much of the conversation was about competing for an NBA championship. However, an abrupt start put a halt on any kind of momentum. Windhorst explained […]

After a stellar start to the season, the Golden State Warriors have spiraled out of control. The Warriors have been one of the worst teams in the NBA over the last few months, and there’s an argument to be made that they hit rock bottom on Monday night. Despite a strong performance from superstar point […]

As the trade odyssey of the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, there was one moment that came as a shock to some fans of the team and the basketball world. With all the speculation, Heat president Pat Riley released a statement saying bluntly that the team will not be trading Butler which garnered more […]

It’s no secret that the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine want to get a divorce. They tried staying together for the kids, but the Bulls are creeping toward a rebuild while LaVine intends to compete in the NBA Playoffs. But despite Chicago and LaVine having a mutual interest in finding a trade, not many opposing […]

Nine games into his second season in the NBA, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembaynama’s offensive numbers have been down from his rookie year across the board. Wembanyama, 20, has played more basketball in the last 12 months than he ever has before, leading to experts believing his struggles might be a sign of fatigue. […]

After being handed their first loss in 2024-25 by the Indiana Pacers, head coach Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics finished their recent four-game road trip 3-1. During a successful back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets, forward Grant Williams checked Jayson Tatum to the ground to earn a flagrant-2 foul. The controversial foul from the former […]

The champion Boston Celtics’ 132-109 blowout win against the New York Knicks in their season opener tied the NBA record for most threes in a single game (29). For many, Jayson Tatum and the Celtics’ early three-point shooting dominance signals no championship hangover for the 2024 champions, and the numbers are staggering. During a recent […]

In the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t really shaken up their roster. They did replace Darvin Ham with JJ Redick after whiffing on Dan Hurley, and they drafted Bronny James and Dalton Knecht. However, their roster is almost exactly the same as last season’s team that lost in the first round to the Denver […]

Brian Windhorst is a well-known sportswriter who isn’t afraid of giving his two cents about the NBA. Whether it’s through his articles or his takes on television, Windhorst has carved out a reputation for being a reliable NBA reporter. Although Windhorst has given out legitimate information, the popular reporter also finds himself in hot water […]

Things are uncertain regarding Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks. According to NBA insiders Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast, the Hawks explored potential trades for Young during the offseason. Still, the Hawks could not find a substantial market for the 25-year-old guard after trading Dejounte […]

Last season, the Miami Heat lost 4-1 in their first round series against longtime rival and eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics. However, NBA insider Brian Windhorst said that Heat star Jimmy Butler has something to prove and will lead the Heat to a comeback next season. Moreover, Windhorst believed that the Heat star’s contract situation […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry were the headliners of Team USA’s gold medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, many believe Curry deserved more recognition, as James was named MVP of the men’s basketball tournament. NBA analyst Brian Windhorst may have insight into why James was chosen for the honor over Curry. Windhorst revealed […]

In the heat of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s basketball squad, led by Head Coach Steve Kerr, has drawn considerable attention and controversy following a dramatic semi-final match against Serbia. The game, which featured a stunning 17-point comeback led by star players Stephen Curry and LeBron James, ended in a nail-biting 95-91 victory for […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo was a huge reason Team USA got the win over South Sudan Wednesday, 103-86, dialing in a great performance. However, one could think that the outing from Adebayo was in part proving wrong Brian Windhorst of ESPN who predicted before the contest that the big-man could be benched due to […]

Brian Windhorst of ESPN was on the show “First Take” talking about Team USA approaching the opener against Serbia on Sunday and the topic was brought up of players that could impact the most on the squad. The person that came to mind for Windhorst was not one of the main players on the team […]

While nothing is set in stone, it’s looking more and more like the Clippers and Paul George could part ways this summer with each new report. Los Angeles is running out of time to offer the nine-time All-Star a new contract, and other teams are patiently lurking. The Clippers haven’t shown any interest in offering […]

There is no doubt that ever since the Dallas Mavericks lost in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics in five games, people have been putting blame not just on Kyrie Irving, but also superstar Luka Doncic whether it be for his lack of intensity or maturity. However, Zach Lowe of ESPN was on “Get […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks may have entered the 2024 NBA Finals as the underdog, but no one who calls themselves a basketball analyst would have counted them out against the Boston Celtics. However, from the get-go, it was apparent that the Celtics posed a ton of matchup issues that the Mavericks hadn’t yet […]

Dan Hurley recently declined the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job offer to remain at UConn. As a result, JJ Redick has emerged as a head coaching candidate for the team once again. Redick is expected to interview for the position, but ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst thinks Redick has been interviewing for the job during […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been impressive throughout their run to the 2024 NBA Finals; they handily took care of the Kawhi Leonard-less Los Angeles Clippers, outmuscled the youthful Oklahoma City Thunder, and rendered the top-ranked defense of the Minnesota Timberwolves helpless. However, Luka Doncic and company have run into a major problem in the Boston […]

It did not sit well with Dallas Mavericks fans that they lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals. They flocked to American Airlines Center and made it as loud as possible. Those momentum-shifting plays early on by Jason Kidd’s squad got them all riled up. However, the clutch was not too kind to them against […]

A lot of eyes — even more than usual — are on LeBron James right now. The four-time NBA Champion can opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and become a free agent this offseason, and with the prospect of his son Bronny James being drafted next month […]

While the 2024 NBA Playoffs are under way and in full effect, the 24/7, 365 nature of the NBA news cycle means that it’s always worth keeping an eye on the potential happenings of the NBA offseason. Two teams that could be at the forefront of the minds of NBA fans are the San Antonio […]

With Giannis Antetokounmpo dealing with an injury that could sideline him for the majority or entirety of the first round of the playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks may be staring down yet another disappointing postseason finish. The Bucks are “preparing to be without” Antetokounmpo for the beginning of their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers, a […]

The future of Lakers star LeBron James has been often debated this season, but it appears we have more clarity on what he wants. LeBron James holds a $51.4 million player option, but according to Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective podcast, he intends to decline his current deal mainly to secure a no-trade clause. […]