Brian Windhorst
LeBron James respected Michael Beasley’s talent during their time with Miami Heat
Los Angeles Lakers fans entered the summer dreaming that their team will emerge out of the offseason with a superstar trio of LeBron James, Paul …
BasketballCleveland Cavaliers Fire Head Coach Mid-Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers have fired head coach David Blatt halfway through his second year. Assistant head coach Tyronn Lue will take over with a …
BasketballThe Lakers Are Playing The Spurs And Kawhi Leonard Beautifully
The Lakers could have gone so many different directions with the Spurs and Kawhi Leonard.<p>In the end they chose the right path, and it turns out it was towards the exit sign.<p>According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Lakers have stuffed their suitcase with all the free toiletries, packed up and left …
NBAThe Raptors And Spurs Are ‘Legitimately Talking’ About A Kawhi Leonard Trade
Could the Toronto Raptors swoop in and win the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes? According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the possibility of Leonard heading north of the border exists. Windhorst appeared on <i>Tim and Sid</i> on Sportsnet to discuss the latest chatter surrounding a deal for Leonard, and while the …
NBABrian Windhorst: Raptors in 'Driver's Seat' for Kawhi Leonard Amid Trade Rumors
The Toronto Raptors are emerging as a favorite to land San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard.<p>During an appearance on <i>The Lowe Post</i> podcast, ESPN's Brian Windhorst speculated the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers could be backing out of the Leonard sweepstakes, clearing the way for Toronto …
NBAAre Raptors viable trade destination for Kawhi Leonard?
The Lakers, Clippers, 76ers and Celtics have dominated Kawhi Leonard trade discussions for most of the summer.<p>But the Raptors have emerged as a …
NBABrian Windhorst; Nick Friedell
Zach talks to ESPN's Nick Friedell about the Bulls signing Jabari Parker and then Brian Windhorst about what comes next for the Bucks -- plus Kawhi, …
NBAESPN’s Brian Windhorst On What Trades The Cavs Might Make
The face of the NBA has shifted to the Western Conference as LeBron James took his talents from Cleveland to Los Angeles. Of course, the reigning NBA …
NBAESPN’s Brian Windhorst: This Kawhi Leonard Trade Is Actually Possible
Kawhi Leonard wants to end up in Los Angeles, but the Lakers don’t seem willing to give up what the Spurs are asking for, and the Clippers don’t …
NBAUnpacking all the free agency machinations
Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon, Andrew Han and Jackie MacMullan chat about LeBron (9:00), Carmelo's inevitable exodus from OKC (16:45), continuing …
BasketballHour 2: Can Kawhi and the Spurs Make Up?
Sarah Spain and Myron Medcalf discuss LeBron's power in LA and Bryce Harper's future. Plus, Brian Windhorst joins the show.
BasketballBrian Windhorst suggests LeBron James has waved white flag vs. Warriors
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is as in tune with LeBron James as almost anyone out there. He’s been covering the four-time MVP for long enough to have an …
BasketballWindhorst fascinated by Lakers' acquisition of Rondo
With the Lakers' acquisition of Rajon Rondo, Brian Windhorst believes the team should be concerned about a lack of players on the roster who can hit …
NBAWindhorst: Contract reflects LeBron's lack of trust in Cavs
Brian Windhorst discusses LeBron James' commitment to the Lakers with a four-year contract and how it compares to his contracts with the Cavs.
BasketballThe Jump Podcast: Free Agency Special
Paul Pierce, Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne join Rachel Nichols to break down the latest free agency updates including Lebron, Rajon Rondo, …
Julius RandleESPN’s Brian Windhorst Provides Latest Update On LeBron, Sixers
Everyone is trying to figure out where LeBron James is going. Every NBA reporter is chasing this story to some extent.<p>ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is …
BasketballLeBron to the Lakers emergency pod
Brian Windhorst, Amin Elhassan and Rachel Nichols gather in the offices of ESPN LA to record an "emergency pod" about LeBron James choosing the …
Lebron JamesBrian Windhorst went off on live TV after seeing Paul George’s contract with the Thunder
Windy’s not wrong, either.<p>Paul George didn’t sign with the Lakers after all. Instead of going home like he claimed he wanted to do all along, George re-signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder on a four-year max contract worth $137 million.<p>The logistics of the contract absolutely “stunned” ESPN’s …
NBAESPN’s Brian Windhorst Had A Priceless Live Reaction To Paul George’s 4-Year Deal In OKC
Paul George agreed to re-sign in Oklahoma City on the first night of free agency in what would’ve been a stunning decision months ago, but was the expected outcome after recent reports all pointed to him remaining with the Thunder.<p>George made his announcement on stage at Russell Westbrook’s house …
NBAESPN analyst Brian Windhorst goes nuts reacting to Paul George contract
It was expected that if Paul George did re-sign with the Thunder, that it would be a 1+1 deal (similar to the one Kevin Durant inked with the …
Paul GeorgeESPN's Brian Windhorst was in disbelief over Paul George's puzzling OKC contract
From the time Paul George broke out as an NBA All-Star with the Pacers, it was essentially assumed that he would join his hometown Lakers when free agency came along. He elected to pass on an opportunity to sign a five-year, $219 million contract that would have kept him in Indiana. It all led to …
NBABrian Windhorst: 1 Thing Could Probably Stop LeBron From Going To The Lakers
LeBron James is now a couple of hours into his 2018 NBA free agency. The league’s free agency period began at 12:01 a.m. E.T. today. The superstar …
BasketballWindhorst 'stunned' by George's deal with OKC
Brian Windhorst says that Paul George's 4-year, $137M deal with the Thunder is PG giving Oklahoma City a "giant hug."
BasketballESPN’s Brian Windhorst Has Major Update On LeBron, Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers have officially entered the race to sign free agent star LeBron James. The Sixers have kind of always been mentioned for …
NBAESPN’s Brian Windhorst says LeBron James’ team isn’t in a literal cave
LeBron James is in the process of deciding where he will play basketball next season along with his family and advisors. On Friday, ESPN’s Brian …
BasketballESPN reporter comically clarifies that LeBron’s ‘Decision Cave’ isn’t a literal cave
NBA free agency is pure madness when a superstar player like LeBron James is involved.<p><i>ESPN</i>‘s Brian Windhorst added to the social media jokes when he reported that James is with his friends in the Caribbean in “what they call ‘The Decision Cave.'” It seems pretty obvious that it’s not a literal …
Lebron JamesBrian Windhorst: 'LeBron James Is Pretty Focused on Los Angeles or Cleveland'
Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James is reportedly set to choose between remaining with the Cavs or joining the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent.<p>On Friday, Brian Windhorst of ESPN noted James is "pretty focused on Los Angeles or Cleveland" and turned down offers to meet with some NBA teams, …
BasketballReport: LeBron James declines option for 2018-19 season, becomes free agent
1 week ago<p>There are reports LeBron James is declining his $35.6 million contract option for next season.<p>The move makes him an unrestricted free …
Lebron JamesReport: LeBron James informs Cavs he won’t exercise option
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James informed the Cavaliers Friday he will not exercise his $35.6 million option for the 2018-2019 season and will …
BasketballCavs reportedly ‘firmly in mix’ for LeBron James despite contract decison
LeBron James informed the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday that he will not opt into the one year remaining on his deal, but that does not mean the team …
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