The Hoop Collective: The 2026 NBA Media Day Reaction Special: Lakers, Knicks, 76ers, Spurs, Thunder and More!
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN reporters checking in from Media Day around the league. Tim McMahon, Dave McMenamin, Vince Goodwill, Jamal Collier, Eric Woodyard, Ben Golliver, Anthony Slater, and Michael C. Wright join the show with the latest from the Lakers, Clippers, Thunder, Spurs, Knicks, 76ers, Warriors, Timberwolves and Pistons.
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TIMECODES:
00:00 Intro
01:08 76ers Media Day Reactions
06:55 How LeBron is assimilating in Philadelphia
15:00 How will the 76ers deploy their talent this year?
18:45 Vibes exceedingly high for the Lakers today
32:25 Bronny's quotes about LeBron leaving
35:20 Windy Storytime: Bronny's name origins
40:20 Exciting summer coming to a close for the Knicks
41:15 Major contract negotiations ongoing with NY
55:10 Assessing vibes with new pieces in Minnesota
1:08:40 Bad news days continue for the Clippers
1:24:15 Evaluating Kawhi's fit with the Raptors
1:30:20 Not a lot of love in the air for Pistons
1:44:30 Breaking down state of the Warriors
2:00:25 Thunder dealing with departure of key teammates
2:16:13 Interesting quotes from Spurs about their starting 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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