The panel discusses the league moving towards starting next season around Christmas, with or without fans and more NBA topics. Plus, the crew plays a round of Jump Ball, Something-Nothing-Or Everything and the league's reaction to NBA 2K ratings.
The Lakers just won the title, but how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2020-21.
Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks try to make sense of the NBA's complex financial picture. The crew also identifies teams who may look to make some roster changes this offseason.
Clifford Robinson, who spent 18 seasons in the NBA with the Trail Blazers, Suns, Pistons, Warriors and Nets, has died at the age of 53, UConn confirmed Saturday.
ESPN's draft model projects the RPM of each player's 4th season based on scout's rankings, adjusted college and international stats, and AAU stats. Top 14 for the 2020 draft:
Portland's Damian Lillard has been unanimously selected as the top player of the NBA's seeding games at Walt Disney World, after averaging a league-best 37.6 points in the eight games.
The panel reacts to the Blazers-Grizzlies clinching position for the play in game along with all other playoff positioning being finalized. Plus, best and worst plays from the bubble, Rachel sits down with Jimmy Butler, then gives an insiders view of the bubble laundry room and more topics!
Spend your afternoon with Jalen & Jacoby as they discuss Dame Lillard's miraculous run to the playoffs, Devin Booker's bubble performance, Mookie Betts' home run barrage, the Miocic-Cormier trilogy and Magic Johnson's birthday. Plus, Taylor Rooks stops by the show.
Immediately after watching Damian Lillard and the Blazers secure the top spot in the Western Conference play-in, Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss Dame's amazing bubble run, Phoenix's future and how nagging injuries for LeBron James and Russell Westbrook might affect their respective teams' title hopes.
Who do you want to face the Lakers in the 1st Round? Phoenix? Memphis? Portland? Momo and Kirk discussed. Then, ESPN's Lindsey Thiry called in to give an update on LA Rams Training Camp and her thoughts on her appearance on HBO's Hard Knocks. And, "Game Of Games." Plus, Crosstalk with Allen Sliwa.
Devin Booker scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns rolled past the Dallas Mavericks 128-102 on Thursday to keep their playoff hopes alive and finish as the only unbeaten team in the restart.
The Suns made a valiant effort, but the play-in series will feature the Blazers and Grizzlies competing for the No. 8 seed in the West.
The West play-in will be decided by the Blazers-Nets game on Thursday.
Spend your afternoon with Jalen & Jacoby as they discuss James Harden’s monster performance, Jacoby's love for the Miami Heat, Jerry Jones’ stance on anthem protests, Giannis' suspension, George Kittle gets the bag and tonight’s must-win games for the Blazers, Suns and Grizzlies.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 52 | 19 | .732 | - | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 49 | 23 | .681 | 3.5 | W2 |
| Phoenix | 34 | 39 | .466 | 19 | W8 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 41 | .431 | 21.5 | W2 |
| Golden State | 15 | 50 | .231 | 34 | L1 |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 19 | 63 | .232 |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 61 | .256 |
| 2016-17 | 24 | 58 | .293 |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 59 | .280 |
