Hour 1: ESPN’s Brian Windhorst Talks Pistons, Giannis & Lakers, plus NCAA Tourney Predictions

The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN

Sports

4.3 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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ESPN’s Brian Windhorst tells Rich how Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung injury could impact the Detroit Pistons’ title hopes, why the Milwaukee Bucks might be hesitant to hand Giannis Antetokounmpo a 5-year, $275M extension giving his recent string of injuries, why Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Lakers have looked like legit contenders of late, and how the NCAA Tournament could impact how the top of the NBA Draft. Rich and the guys reveal their Final Four March Madness predictions, and weigh in on Miami (OH)’s statement win over SMU in their play-in game in their first matchup since their 31-game win streak ended in their conference tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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