Best Guard Up Knicks Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 187 Knicks 2026 Season Tip Off! 1:53:33

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The GUK family talk about the Eastern Conference Finals matchup vs the Pacers! Remember to Like, Share, and Subscribe! Follow us on Twitter: @GuardUpKnicks @ApolloReed @AndreJalil @StevenToone2 @regularjoe1084 Follow us on IG: @GuardUpKnicks @theeapollo122 @AndreJalil @Rick_D_Rula_GUK @regularjoe1084 Add us on Facebook: Guard Up Knicks…

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354. Ken Burns. America at an Inflection Point. Playoff Baseball with Ken. The American Revolution. Hegseth and Trump’s Big Generals Meeting Spectacle. The Shutdown is Here. 46:16

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The summer has come to a close in a crescendo of chaos. Political violence, confusion and anger are the defining features of the American vibe. And the American vibe, it ain’t good. Tension everywhere as new cities are added to the target list seemingly daily. Memphis, LA, New York, Chicago. And now a government shutdown when things couldn’t get an…

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How Kevin Durant Outshined Giannis Antetokounmpo at NBA Media Day; Kawhi Leonard Confronts Endorsement Scandal 56:11

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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,…

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NBA Future Power Rankings Reaction 48:10

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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 an…

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Andre Iguodala Drops Gems on Having a Long NBA Career and Business Outside of Basketball 34:56

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This week we welcome the one and only Andre Iguodala to YM3, live from the NBPA Sanctuary in Andalusia, Spain. Iggy dives into so much from his 19-year NBA career, including how he approached his offseason each year and how he entered the business world off the court, which involved participating in multiple internships. He also discussed the simil…

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353. Ethan Penner. Independent for Governor of California. The Golden State in Crisis. Can He Really Win? Standing Up For The Center. A Bold Vision For Reforming The Tax System. Independents As a Source ... 58:14

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This continues to be THE podcast for independent and unaffiliated Americans. No other show is focused on independents and independent elected leaders and candidates like we are. Why do America’s biggest states leave us with so few choices? Independent candidate for California Governor, businessman and author Ethan Penner, joins our Paul Rieckhoff (…

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Sophie Cunningham on the Indiana Fever Overcoming Injuries & Playing With Caitlin Clark 47:33

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On this special episode of YM3, we welcome Sophie Cunningham of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. Sophie discusses so much, including how the Fever have dealt with injuries all season and overcome them to now make the WNBA semifinals, what it’s like being teammates with Caitlin Clark, and her journey through the WNBA. She talks about what it was like learn…

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VanVleet Injury To Ruin Finals Chances For Rockets? + Explosive NBA Offseason Survey Reaction 1:22:12

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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 i…

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FULL Analysis Of Jonathan Kuminga Negotiations 43:58

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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. Learn more abo…

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Tyrese Haliburton & Spike Lee’s Epic Conversation About Pacers vs. Knicks and Denzel Washington 1:20:38

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We welcome Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton back to the show, along with legendary film director Spike Lee. What more needs to be said. The episode begins with Tyrese and Spike reminiscing about last season’s playoff series between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, including Tyrese’s homage to Reggie Miller’s choke gesture, S…

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352. State Senator Rick Bennett. Independent for Governor of Maine. Why He Left the GOP. Vacationland as a Bellwether for the Independent Movement. The Massive Drop in Canadian Tourism. Trump vs Governors ... 40:09

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Fall is just around the corner, kids are back in school, football has kicked off and your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is here to continue to tear into the future of independent politics. And American politics. This week, we’ve got a great conversation with Maine State Senator Rick Bennett, a lifelong Republican and former state party Chair…

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Lakers’ Improvement & Warriors Kuminga Solution? - Full Pacific Division Preview 1:04:18

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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 …

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Latest Kawhi Situation Reaction & Major NBA Board of Governors Headlines 57:19

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to some major headlines from the NBA Board of Governors meeting including All-Star Game changes, the cost of watching the games on NBA fans, Silver's highlight quote and much more. Plus, the guys talk the latest on the Kawhi situation with the Clippers before reacting to Gid…

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Rudy Gobert on Guarding Jokic and the Wolves’ Winning Culture, Live from the NBPA Sanctuary 37:06

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Get ready for an incredible deep dive into the NBA mindset with Rudy Gobert on "The Young Man and The Three"! 🏀 In this exclusive episode, Rudy opens up about building a winning culture in the NBA, leadership on and off the court, and what it takes to compete at the highest level. From his journey with the Minnesota Timberwolves and France national…

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Episode 351. Rob Serra, FDNY (Ret.). The Annual 9/11 Show. 2025: Has American Forgotten? The Stories, The Heroes, The Controversies, The Politicization, The Never Ending Fight For Healthcare, And The Mission ... 49:10

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If you’ve listened to this show over the years, chances are that you’ve heard our guest. If you haven’t, get ready for a solid dose of the straight up good stuff. Rob Serra (@SerraRob) is back for the annual 9/11 episode and this one hits hard. Host and founder Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) was there at Ground Zero on 9/11. So was Rob. It was fam…

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NBA Stars Stunned In EuroBasket + Southeast Division Preview 1:13:35

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild series of upsets in EuroBasket, some major star performances from the likes of Luka and Giannis and some breakout candidates to watch for in the NBA from the tournament. Then, the guys preview the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference including if this is th…

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Where Do The Clippers Go From Here? Steve Ballmer Sit Down Reaction 1:25:11

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne to react to Ramona’s sit down with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer regarding the allegations of circumventing the NBA's salary cap with Kawhi Leonard & Aspiration. The crew discusses what Pablo Torre’s report means for the Clippers moving forward and where the league g…

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Amen & Ausar Thompson on Locking In and Their New Rockets and Pistons Teammates 46:34

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In this episode, we sit down with NBA rising stars Amen and Ausar Thompson as they share their insane NBA journey. From dominating at Overtime Elite to being drafted into the league by the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets, the twins open up about their rigorous training, adapting to the grind of the NBA, and their unique bond as brothers on riva…

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350. Dean Kamen (Replay). Inventing iBOTs, Segways and Scooters. The Wheelchair of the Future. Inside DARPA. Using Robots To Build Kids. Revenge of the Nerds. 1:27:33

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We’ve got one last look back before we plunge into the future. This week we’re taking it way, way back to Episode 26 with the amazing inventor Dean Kamen. From Episode 26 - September 26, 2019: Dean Kamen is one of the greatest inventors of our time. He invented the Segway, the first drug infusion pump, and the Slingshot–a water purification device …

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Flagg To Play Point Guard? Rockets Ready For Finals? Southwest Division Deep Dive 1:08:43

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about the Southwest Division in the Western Conference. The guys break down what to expect after a wild offseason in Dallas, if the Rockets are ready to compete for a championship, what to expect from Wemby, if Ja Morant will be back to an elite…

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Too Reliant On Giannis? Cavs Major Injuries - Central Division Preview 1:09:13

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about the Central Division in the Eastern Conference. The guys break down some major injury concerns for the Cavs, talk if the Bucks are putting too much on Giannis, if Detroit can take the next step and much more! Learn more about your ad choic…

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349. Jeffrey Wright (Replay). Westworld and COVID19. Fighting the Virus in Brooklyn. Rallying for Restaurants. Ebola in Sierra Leone. The Slave Behind Jack Daniels Whiskey. 1:26:04

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Our summer break continues as we knock out our housekeeping and get things ready for a busy fall. And before we get back to all new episodes we’ve got another great look back at a favorite with the great actor Jeffrey Wright. He digs into his role on WestWorld, his time in Hollywood and the roles he loves to take on, and he shares the story of Near…

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Biggest Stars To Watch In EuroBasket 2025 48:55

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about EuroBasket 2025 including the biggest stars to watch (like Luka, Jokic & Giannis), what teams may surprise you, some NBA players who have something to prove and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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Cavs Ready For Finals Contention? + Why NBA Players Love Soccer With Larry Nance Jr. 33:05

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. to talk about the Cavs’ upcoming season. The guys break down if Cleveland is ready to take a step forward when it comes to the playoffs before diving into Larry’s involvement as a minority owner with Leeds United and the grea…

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348. Aaron Mankin (Replay). Losing Your Face in Combat. Debating Sara Huckabee Sanders in High School. How to Survive 70 Surgeries. Aaron’s Playboy Mansion Story. Scars Are Not Forever. Operation Mend ... 1:14:50

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Our August break continues and we’re throwing it way back to Episode 34 with Aaron Mankin. A true American hero, Aaron Mankin joined Paul Rieckhoff at the Classic Car Club in New York for an incredibly powerful conversation. Having survived a catastrophic IED explosion in Iraq that left him with severe burns and countless injuries shares the story …

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Ownership Update Changes Future Of Celtics & Lakers? + Heat’s Gameplan 1:06:08

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about new details on the Celtics’ sale after approval that could impact the future in Boston as well as what may happen for the Lakers in the approval process before talking the Blazers’ sale. Then, the guys talk what approach the Heat are taking going forward as a franchise …

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Re-Drafting The 2022 NBA Draft 57:30

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to re-draft the 2022 NBA Draft including what teams swung & missed, what players should have gone way higher in hindsight, some surprising risers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, NBA, Brian Windhorst

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347. David Bellavia (Replay). The Sole Living Medal of Honor Recipient of the Iraq War. Combat is Not Like The Movies. Who’s A Bigger Threat - Libertarians or Liberals? Time Does Not Heal All Wounds. Live ... 1:26:01

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Our throwback August continues as we go way back to Episode 33 with Paul’s fascinating conversation with the sole living Medal of Honor Recipient from the Iraq War. It’s a hell of a distinction–and a hell of a conversation. Take some time and listen to this timeless talk about war, humanity and the drive to push forward, even after horrific loss. F…

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Is The NBA Better With Dynasties Or Parity? 35:38

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ article on this era of parity in NBA champions. The guys discuss if dynasties will be possible moving forward and if dynasties are good or bad for the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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What Are The Goals For Every NBA Team This Season? 1:18:08

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the All-In tiers list for the upcoming season breaking down the goals for every team in the NBA. The guys talk who should be going for a title, who should be lottery bound and who needs to find a direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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Moses Moody, Peyton Watson, and Cam Johnson | The Young Man and the Three 1:01:18

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This week's episode features two interviews: Moses Moody and Peyton Watson with Cam Johnson! Moses shares what he's learned on the Golden State Warriors thru the start of his career playing with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Jimmy Butler. He also discusses growing up in Arkansas, playing for Montverde Academy with future NBA playe…

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346. Sam Bee (Replay). The Kurds are Being Slaughtered. Democrats Debate Again. The Middle East Jenga Game. Sam Bee at The DMV. The Daily Show Reunion Tour. Fighting Back with Comedy. Djibouti and Naugahyde ... 1:07:48

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Our August break is continuing with a replay of one of our favorite chats we’ve ever recorded. This one is really fun. Over the next few weeks we’ll be re-sharing conversations with some of our favorite guests as they share their stories of independence, integrity, information, inspiration and definitely impact. We’re kicking the series off with a …

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Major Extensions For Luka Doncic, Mikal Bridges & De'Aaron Fox Reaction 1:00:31

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a few major extensions in the NBA starting with Luka signing with the Lakers. The crew talk what this means for the future of LA before talking about the impact Bridges’ extension will have on the Knicks’ future options. Then, we finish by discussing De'Aaron Fox signing …

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NBA Western Conference Win Total Reaction 37:06

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet’s NBA Western Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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Jabari Smith Jr. on Kevin Durant Joining the Houston Rockets and Fixing NBA All-Star Weekend 37:45

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This week we welcome Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets and Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans to the show! Jabari discusses his new contract extension and the Rockets’ busy offseason, which of course included trading for Kevin Durant. He also shares what went into the Rockets rebuilding the past few years and his thoughts on herd coa…

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345. Stephen Colbert. Replay with the American Icon. Taking on Trump, The Supreme Court Battle, Breonna Taylor, Leadership After Loss, Stephen’s Dog Eating Ai Weiwei’s Art, Joking in the Face of Fear ... 1:03:58

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Producers note: Folks, if you’ve been following this show for a while now, you know we go hard. All of the time. From last week’s event in Washington DC to upcoming events later this year, to the non-stop news appearances (not to mention I make Paul walk around New York filming himself talking into a camera), to the multiple organizations he’s help…

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NBA Eastern Conference Win Total Reaction 54:19

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet’s NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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Moves To Come For Warriors? + Is Golden State Still A Threat? 36:51

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Brian Windhorst is joined by a new member of the ESPN family Anthony Slater to discuss the Warriors’ lack of moves so far this offseason, updates on the Jonathan Kuminga situation and what is slowing down an Al Horford deal. Then, the guys discuss how dangerous this Golden State team could be this upcoming season and what Steph Curry has left in th…

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The Truth About the CBA | NBA RoundTable with CJ McCollum, Duncan Robinson, Cam Johnson, and Georges Niang 49:37

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We welcome Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets), CJ McCollum (Washington Wizards), Duncan Robinson (Detroit Pistons), and Georges Niang (Boston Celtics) to this week’s episode! Four players who are all on new teams heading into this season. They discuss what it’s like being traded to or signing with a new team, and if the increased amount of player movemen…

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344. Live From DC. The Independent Center’s Independent Voice Conference. Hear From Independent Candidates for Office From Around the Country Featuring: Idaho’s Todd Achilles, California’s Ethan Penner ... 33:26

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What’s it like behind the scenes of the independent movement? What does the future look like and who will be the candidates that emerge as leaders of the movement? They’re important questions we’ve explored now for years and this week we’ve got a rare opportunity to share with you, the true independent Americans.This week, our host Paul Rieckhoff (…

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CP3 To Clippers, Marcus Smart To Lakers & Western Conference Tiers 48:36

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Chris Paul signing with the Clippers including how far the veteran depth in LA could carry the Clippers before talking the potentially bigger reason Lakers’ fans can be excited about the Marcus Smart signing. Then, the guys tackle a tier ranking of the top of the Western …

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Dame Returns to Portland, Beal Buyout Reaction For Clippers & Suns + Bad Injury News For Mavs & 76ers 1:02:36

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Dame returning to Portland, Bradley Beal’s buyout including how it could help lift the Clippers to the top of the West and where the Suns go from here before talking the latest injury news for Paul George & Joel Embiid for the 76ers as well as Dereck Lively’s injury for t…

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Jalen Williams on the OKC Thunder Finals Run, His Wrist Injury, and Signing His Contract Extension 42:42

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We’re so excited to welcome Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams back to the show, this time as an NBA Champion! Jalen shares the context of the wrist injury he played through in the playoffs, and explains why he kept it a secret and how he needed to change his shot. He then takes us back through each series of the Thunder’s Finals run agains…

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343. Dan Osborn. The Independent Vet Is Running Again In Nebraska. The Mechanic vs The Billionaire. Agreeing With Tucker Carlson. Ukraine’s Support Grows. Who’s Your Favorite Ninja Turtle? Coach Youman ... 42:36

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The summer of 2025 has been a time of chaos. A time of confusion. And a time of distress for many Americans. But for independent Americans it’s been a little bit different. In between all of the moments of turmoil have been glimmers of hope, a chance at a better future. And that better future is being driven by independents. From Jim Walden’s upsta…

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OKC Set Up For Dynasty? Best RFA’s Remaining & LeBron’s Lakers Future 1:02:41

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Thunder locking in Jalen Williams & Chet Holmgren long-term including how this sets up OKC with a strong chance to repeat before diving into the top restricted free agents remaining on the market. Then, the guys dive into the state of the Lakers including LeBron’s futu…

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NBA Summer League Live Show in Las Vegas With Special Guests 57:37

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon live in Las Vegas at NBA Summer League to talk some of the standouts so far and share some wild stories with a few surprise guests. Guests for the show include the new owners of the Timberwolves Marc Lore & Alex Rodriguez, 76ers’ Head Coach Nick Nurse and ESPN’s Kevin Pelton. Learn m…

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Tim Hardaway Jr. and Cam Johnson on Joining Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 40:53

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This week we welcome the two newest members of the Denver Nuggets: Cam Johnson and Tim Hardaway Jr.! They begin the episode with Cam sharing his trade story and Tim sharing what went into his decision to join the Nuggets. They then share their thoughts on the Nuggets’ roster and organization, and what they are looking forward to most about playing …

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342. Todd Achilles. Independent Veteran for Senate in Idaho. National Parks Under Attack. Dan Osborn is Running Again. Trump Threatens to Bomb Moscow. Russia Sanctions Bill Finally Coming. VA’s Cutting ... 43:04

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Things are hot in America this summer. And they’re only getting hotter. The VA is cutting 30,000 jobs, Trump is threatening to bomb Moscow and Beijing, Hegseth is doing Hegseth things at the Pentagon, and New York City is hovering around one hundred degrees while a socialist is leading in the polls for Mayor. Shit is toasty and it’s only gonna get …

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Could Powell trade bring Bradley Beal to the Clippers? | Will Luka Lock It Down in L.A.? 50:07

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Norman Powell trade to the Miami Heat. How does Powell reshape the Heat’s roster? Does this trade open the door for Bradley Beal to join the Clippers? Plus, Jalen Williams played through the NBA Finals with an injured wrist. Nikola Jokić is reportedly not accepting a c…

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Summer League Debuts, Huge Salary Cap Development + Kyrie’s Future 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the summer league debuts for Ace Bailey vs. V. J. Edgecombe including some impressive flashes and where there is still a lot of room for growth before talking if the Lakers should be concerned about Knecht’s struggles. Then, the guys talk why Valanciunas’ deal with Denver …