Brian Windhorst Articles - Page 6

Los Angeles LakersBrian Windhorst thinks Lakers would be 'insane' to sign Dwight Howard

ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst thinks the Los Angeles Lakers would be “insane” to sign Dwight Howard. The Lakers are looking for a center after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. JaVale McGee is the only center on the roster at the moment. Windhorst, who has covered LeBron James’ teams for years, says the Lakers […]

Los Angeles LakersRumor: Brian Windhorst says free agents are 'lining up to play' for Lakers

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst says free agents are “lining up to play” for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers created a third max slot on Thursday after agreeing to a trade with the Washington Wizards. The expectation is Los Angeles wants to use that third max slot on Kyrie Irving or Kawhi Leonard. Windhorst says […]

Los Angeles ClippersLA 'hyperventilating' about Kawhi Leonard's decision

Following the devastating injury of Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant which will likely force him to sit out most, if not the entirety of next season, newly-crowned two-time Finals MVP winner Kawhi Leonard has emerged as unquestionably the biggest incoming free agent this offseason. The Los Angeles Clippers have been rumored to be one […]

Golden State WarriorsBrian Windhorst on Nike's campaign potentially revealing Kevin Durant's free agency decision

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst doesn’t believe Nike’s new Kevin Durant shirt confirms that KD will re-sign with the Golden State Warriors. Windhorst isn’t reporting that Durant won’t come back to the Warriors, but he says Nike sets up marketing plans for all scenarios. The KD shirt has all the teams and cities Durant has played […]

Los Angeles LakersBrian Windhorst says Kyrie Irving 'has had discussions with people about playing for Lakers'

ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst says Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving “has had discussions with people” about playing for the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Irving becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Celtics. The Lakers have cap space to sign a max contract player like […]

Oklahoma City ThunderBrian Windhorst says Thunder's Paul George is also a legit candidate for Most Improved and Defensive Player of the Year

According to basketball analyst Brian Windhorst, Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder is a candidate for MVP, Most Improved Player, and Defensive Player of the Year. Windhorst is not exaggerating his claims. George is having the best season of his career. He’s averaging career-highs in points (28.6 per game), rebounds (8.1), assists (4.3), and […]

Boston CelticsBrian Windhorst reminds Bill Simmons of 'near fight' between LeBron James, Paul Pierce

A legitimate argument can be made that the rivalry between Paul Pierce and LeBron James is the greatest one we have seen in recent years. The two stars battled in the playoffs five times and clearly had a dislike for one another on the court while rarely even acknowledging one another off of the floor. […]

Los Angeles LakersBrian Windhorst says Lakers' roster is major problem

The Los Angeles Lakers currently have plenty of issues they need to address, but Brian Windhorst of ESPN thinks the roster is the team’s biggest problem. In an appearance on The Jump with Rachel Nichols and Amin Elhassan, Windhorst discussed the recent news of Magic Johnson reprimanding and allegedly “yelling” at Luke Walton for their […]

Houston RocketsHouston may be looking to add 2 defenders before training camp

Adding a lockdown defender may be a necessity for the Houston Rockets. Furthermore, they may need to add multiple defenders to avoid a dropoff on defense next season. Brian Windhorst spoke on ESPN about the potential for Houston to bring in more pieces, specifically more defenders. By way of Ben DuBose of Locked On Rockets, Windhorst said: […]

Los Angeles LakersBrian Windhorst says he was more confident LeBron James was headed to LA than he revealed on TV

ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst has followed LeBron James during his entire professional career, gaining an insight like no other journalist has when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers star’s decision-making. The NBA was holding tight, bracing for James’ third decision, one that could perhaps be the last of his career after playing 15 seasons […]

Philadelphia 76ersBrian Windhorst denies that LeBron James seriously considered Philly in free agency

After the fact, LeBron James’ signing with the Los Angeles Lakers looks like it was never in doubt. But at the time, there was serious buzz that James would consider Philadelphia as a potential landing spot. Brian Windhorst went onto the Dan Le Batard Show to discuss the offseason. He even spoke about whether or […]

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