How Kevin Durant Outshined Giannis Antetokounmpo at NBA Media Day; Kawhi Leonard Confronts Endorsement Scandal
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to take you around the league with the biggest stories of the new NBA season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future remains in flux as he refutes the Bucks owner's claim about his commitment. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant shows Giannis how to move on from offseason speculation. Around the league, Jason Kidd wants everyone to know that Kyrie Irving is right on schedule in his recovery. Kawhi Leonard denies any wrongdoing amid the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers’ endorsement deal. LeBron James handles the spotlight like a true 22-year veteran. Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay in Denver forever. Plus, injury updates from the Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat.
1:22 Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucs
9:34 Kyrie Irving right on schedule. Plus Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg updates.Â
16:59 The Houston Rockets and the Impact of Kevin Durant’s Arrival
29:30 Cleveland Cavaliers Updates: Darius Garland and Max Strus Expected to Miss Time
32:53 Kawhi Leonard Denies Wrongdoing Amid NBA Investigation Into Clippers
38:50 LeBron Handles Spotlight Like a 22-Year Veteran
43:05 Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay in Denver forever
44:22 Spurs' De'Aaron Fox says opener in doubtÂ
47:32 Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro says he could be back in 8-12 weeks
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NBA Future Power Rankings Reaction
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to our latest NBA Future Power Rankings analyzing which teams have the brightest futures ahead of them. The guys break down why the Clippers moved up so much despite all of the headlines, how the Luka trade shifted the fortunes in Dallas & LA, how injuries impacted Boston and much more.
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VanVleet Injury To Ruin Finals Chances For Rockets? + Explosive NBA Offseason Survey Reaction
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Fred VanVleet’s potentially season-ending injury including if it could derail the Rockets’ hopes of a deep playoff run. Then, the guys break down this year’s NBA Offseason Survey from the best player in the league right now to the best/worst moves of the offseason, some interesting questions on LeBron’s future and much more! Plus, some referee points of emphasis for the upcoming season.
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FULL Analysis Of Jonathan Kuminga Negotiations
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Anthony Slater and Aaron Turner, the President of Basketball at Verus and Jonathan Kuminga’s agent, to give a full break down of the negations between Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors. The guys go over the history that got us to this point, where things stand and what to expect moving forward.
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview the Pacific Division of the NBA including if the Lakers improved this offseason, LeBron’s uncertain future with LA, if age and external distractions will harm the Clippers, how the Warriors should handle the Kuminga situation, the uncertainty for the Kings and the outlook for the Suns.
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