History of Brian Windhorst in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 27, 2025

Brian Windhorst, also known as Windy, is an American sportswriter specializing in the NBA. He currently works for ESPN.com. Before joining ESPN in 2010, Windhorst covered the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal from 2003 to 2008 and later for The Plain Dealer starting in October 2008. His move to ESPN coincided with LeBron James' departure from the Cavaliers to the Miami Heat.

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January 29, 1978: Brian Windhorst's Birth

On January 29, 1978, Brian Windhorst, also known as Windy, was born. He is now an American sportswriter for ESPN.com, covering the NBA.

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2000: Graduated from Kent State University

In 2000, Brian Windhorst graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism.

2003: Started as Cavaliers Beat Writer

In 2003, Brian Windhorst became the Cleveland Cavaliers beat writer for the Akron Beacon Journal.

2003: Started Covering the Cavaliers

In 2003, Brian Windhorst began covering the Cavaliers, coinciding with LeBron James being drafted into the NBA.

2007: Co-authored "The Franchise: LeBron James and the Remaking of the Cleveland Cavaliers"

In 2007, Brian Windhorst co-wrote "The Franchise: LeBron James and the Remaking of the Cleveland Cavaliers" with Terry Pluto.

The Franchise: LeBron James and the Remaking of the Cleveland Cavaliers

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October 2008: Joined The Plain Dealer

In October 2008, Brian Windhorst began working for The Plain Dealer, a Cleveland newspaper, as a beat writer covering the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2009: Awarded by United States Basketball Writers Association and Associated Press

In 2009, Brian Windhorst's writing at The Plain Dealer was honored by the United States Basketball Writers Association for Best Game Story, and by the Associated Press.

2010: Joined ESPN

In 2010, Brian Windhorst left The Plain Dealer and joined ESPN to cover LeBron James' new team, the Miami Heat. Before leaving, he contributed to ESPN.com and appeared on ESPN First Take.

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2012: Married Maureen Fulton

In 2012, Brian Windhorst married Maureen Fulton. They currently reside in Omaha, Nebraska.

October 10, 2014: Joined ESPN Cleveland

On October 10, 2014, Brian Windhorst joined ESPN Cleveland on WKNR AM 850 as their Cavaliers beat reporter and analyst, also hosting a weekly program on WWGK AM 1540. This move followed LeBron James' re-signing with the Cavaliers in 2014.