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Brian Windhorst slaps Timberwolves with desperate reality after Game 5 blowout loss to Nuggets

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The Minnesota Timberwolves saw their series lead shrink Monday night, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst delivered a blunt assessment of their outlook following a 125-113 Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota now leads the first-round series 3-2, but mounting injuries have shifted the trajectory heading into Game 6. Windhorst addressed the situation Tuesday morning […] The post Brian Windhorst slaps Timberwolves with desperate reality after Game 5 blowout loss to Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“He took a step backwards, or sideways” – Brian Windhorst thinks this might be one of the most remarkable seasons in LeBron James' career – Basketball Network

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“He took a step backwards, or sideways” - Brian Windhorst thinks this might be one of the most remarkable seasons in LeBron James' career  Basketball Network

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“They are not in the mood to pay $17 million” – Brian Windhorst shares why Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is in jeopardy – Basketball Network

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“They are not in the mood to pay $17 million” - Brian Windhorst shares why Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is in jeopardy  Basketball Network

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Brian Windhorst thought ESPN should prepare for LeBron James’ retirement after early-season woes

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On Wednesday, LeBron James scored 28 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, taking a 2-0 series lead in the process. We’ll see where it goes from here, but considering how the 2025-2026 NBA season started for James and the Lakers, their run towards…

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Brian Windhorst Once Prepared for LeBron James’ Retirement After Thinking of Him as “An Old Man Who Can’t Compete”

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Brian Windhorst admitted he once expected LeBron James to retire, believing the NBA icon was nearing the end competitively.

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As Lakers & LeBron James shine, Brian Windhorst admits he thought retirement was near

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Father Time might be undefeated, but LeBron James is currently taking him to the limit. Despite being 41 years old, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar continues to defy logic, even if some of the league’s most seasoned insiders were ready to write his basketball obituary just a few months ago. Appearing on the Dan Patrick […] The post As Lakers & LeBron James shine, Brian Windhorst admits he thought retirement was near appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brian Windhorst labels Rockets’ offense an ‘absolute disaster’ before Game 3

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On Tuesday evening, the Houston Rockets fell behind 0-2 in their first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers with an ugly 101-94 loss in Game 2. The Rockets were playing from behind in this game from essentially the opening tip, and although things got interesting late, Houston didn’t have enough to beat a […] The post Brian Windhorst labels Rockets’ offense an ‘absolute disaster’ before Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nike stock drop sparks debate over NBA player popularity

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Ever since Michael Jordan, Nike has become the NBA’s most synonymous brand. Many of the games’ biggest names have had their signature brand shoe. However, the iconic brand has been taking a hit on Wall Street. On the Hoops Tonight Podcast, NBA on ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst openly stated that Nike stock has taken a […] The post Nike stock drop sparks debate over NBA player popularity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"This was a huge setback" – Brian Windhorst believes Spurs squandered a golden opportunity in season finale loss to Nuggets – Basketball Network

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"This was a huge setback" - Brian Windhorst believes Spurs squandered a golden opportunity in season finale loss to Nuggets  Basketball Network

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The ‘First Take’ Masters segment went about as poorly as you would expect

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Rory McIlroy won his second consecutive Masters title on Sunday as he defeated Scottie Scheffler by a single stroke. With the biggest stars in the golfing world and millions of viewers at home tuned in, it was the biggest sports story of the day by far. So it was only natural that ESPN’s First Take,…

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Brian Windhorst gleefully hypes up Jazz-Grizzlies: ‘The Tanking Super Bowl’

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The most important game of the 2025-2026 NBA season has arrived. The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies have led the tanking charge all year long in their attempts to secure the best possible odds at getting the No. 1 pick in the next NBA Draft. Now, with the season winding down and every loss critically…

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Cooper Flagg’s historic scoring gets Bam Adebayo ‘feeding’ comparison from Brian Windhorst

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As the NBA Rookie of the Year race is seemingly between Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets, there have been many who believe the latter is the clear and away winner. While Flagg had a 96-point frenzy last weekend for the Mavericks, there could be some who think the […] The post Cooper Flagg’s historic scoring gets Bam Adebayo ‘feeding’ comparison from Brian Windhorst appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brian Windhorst is becoming the NBA’s unofficial ombudsman

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I’ve had the privilege of covering hundreds of NBA games in person over the course of my career. I’ve been to big events like the draft combine and Summer League. I’ve watched LeBron James hold court with Lakers beat reporters, watched a sly Chris Paul run clueless media gaggles through the wringer. I’ve seen most…

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Brian Windhorst explains how ‘walls’ put up by NBA led to worse ‘connection’ between players and fans

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More than any other sport, the NBA’s popularity extends to fans’ relationships with players. And as the historically popular outgoing generation of stars trickles out of the league, and the media debates TV ratings, competitive balance, and the “face of the league,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst offers a different perspective on why the league’s connection to…

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Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bucks drama leads Brian Windhorst to call back infamous meme

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The Milwaukee Bucks recently caused a stir when it was revealed that they were not on the same page with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding a potential return to the lineup this season. The Bucks prefer to shut the superstar down for the year, while Antetokounmpo himself has been pining to get back out on the […] The post Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bucks drama leads Brian Windhorst to call back infamous meme appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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