Tim Bontemps
@TimBontemps
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Senior NBA writer for @espn. Prior stops: @washingtonpost, @nypost. Proud St. Bonaventure alum.
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Joined June 2009
Today’s The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN and @TimBontemps: Giannis committed to Milwaukee (for the moment) and our annual wins draft
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The second edition of the Warriors Stock Report with @anthonyVslater is live, breaking down the first two preseason games played out for Golden State, including: – the impact of Al Horford – who is the fifth starter? – what does the second unit look like? https://t.co/9uolse06Ww
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The Sixers say VJ Edgecombe won’t play tonight against Orlando with left hip soreness, but that he participated in shootaround and is expected to practice next week. Embiid, George, Lowry and McCain all will also sit out tonight’s game.
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Today’s The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN and @TimBontemps: Giannis committed to Milwaukee (for the moment) and our annual wins draft
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New story: LeBron James’ unprecedented 23rd season is already off to an unprecedented start for him - it’s the first time he’ll miss a season opener in his career. Will we witness a final countdown or merely a bridge to 24 and beyond?
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Retirement? Re-up with the Lakers? Request a trade? Here are the various pathways for LeBron and the Lakers for the 2025-26 campaign.
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Warriors stock report with @TimBontemps -Al Horford's fit -The various lineup options -The shooting guard spot -Jonathan Kuminga https://t.co/fDQAS3ljds
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Both the Pacers and the Celtics are getting ready for a season with their star player sidelined. What can they make of this gap year? ESPN story with @TimBontemps
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Despite injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum, the Pacers and Celtics are still approaching the 2025-26 season as win now.
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The question of is this Giannis' final season in Milwaukee will continue to come up throughout the season. @TimBontemps | @BannedMacMahon | @ESPNMilwaukee
The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN and @TimBontemps: Cooper Flagg’s preseason debut and the USWB’s 10 names that could define the NBA season:
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"The NBA is going to let the investigation play out." @WindhorstESPN on the Kawhi x Clippers investigation. @BannedMacMahon | @TimBontemps | @ESPNLosAngeles
The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN and @TimBontemps: Cooper Flagg’s preseason debut and the USWB’s 10 names that could define the NBA season:
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Victor Wembanyama is looking STRONG. "Look at Giannis as a rookie and look at Giannis now, Wemby attacks the weight room like Giannis." @BannedMacMahon 👀 @TimBontemps | @WindhorstESPN
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The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN and @TimBontemps: Cooper Flagg’s preseason debut and the USWB’s 10 names that could define the NBA season:
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New York emerged as the only team Giannis Antetokounmpo desired outside of Milwaukee in the offseason, sources told ESPN, and the Knicks and Bucks engaged in talks for a window of time. Inside the clouds leaving Giannis' future hanging in the balance:
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In a transformative summer for the Bucks, the team had discussions about moving the two-time MVP to New York.
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Not ideal with the season starting in two weeks …
Per Grizzlies team spokesperson: Ja Morant suffered a sprained left ankle in practice yesterday. He is considered week-to-week.
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The #Heat are "in an in-between phase" but they're still positioned to do what they've always done: acquire a superstar. @BannedMacMahon | @TimBontemps
A three-country edition of The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN and @TimBontemps: Warriors’ chemistry test, underrated (?) OKC, Flagg’s first days, etc.
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New ESPN story: From Giannis Antetokounmpo to Trae Young, here's a list of the 10 people who will define the upcoming NBA season. Plus, while he's not on the list (though another Spur is), my submission for a new nickname for Victor Wembanyama, too: https://t.co/nLY1CY3M24
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ESPN's Tim Bontemps breaks down players and personnel that will play major roles on the court and beyond.
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The CBA will also include less restrictions on player movement, including increasing the number of players who can join G League teams off of Exhibit 10 deals with NBA teams, sources said. The agreement is still subject to approval by both sides.
The G League and Next Gen Union have come to an agreement on the first G League CBA, sources told ESPN. It will feature several improvements for players, including salary increases for G League players and those who land with G League teams off of Exhibit 10 deals, sources said.
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The G League and Next Gen Union have come to an agreement on the first G League CBA, sources told ESPN. It will feature several improvements for players, including salary increases for G League players and those who land with G League teams off of Exhibit 10 deals, sources said.
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Jonathan Kuminga is finally under contract, but what happens with the #Warriors if things go south again? @BannedMacMahon | @TimBontemps New episode of The Hoop Collective: https://t.co/tgZdJ2JK3K
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A three-country edition of The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN and @TimBontemps: Warriors’ chemistry test, underrated (?) OKC, Flagg’s first days, etc.
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Back by popular demand: The Warriors Stock Report with @anthonyVslater — now on YouTube! The first episode covers the Jonathan Kuminga Saga coming to a close (for now?), the state of the roster entering the preseason and Steve Kerr’s murky future.
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