Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
Episodes
April 23, 2025 • 61 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers’ leveling the series in a sluggish battle with the Wolves before talking the Pacers dominating the Bucks to go up 2-0 in the series & what that could mean for the future in Milwaukee. Then, the crew talks the incredible battles so far in the Clippers-Nuggets matchup and the Knicks struggling against the Pistons at MSG. Finally, we talk the latest f...
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April 21, 2025 • 57 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a wild opening weekend to the NBA playoffs including a big road win for the Warriors and if the Rockets have enough offense to advance. Plus, we break down if a wild Game 1 in Clippers-Nuggets will set up a long series, how the Knicks' massive 4th quarter showed their playoff pedigree over Detroit, why the Wolves' statement against the Lakers should be taken ...
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April 18, 2025 • 57 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Michael C. Wright and Ohm Youngmisuk to react to Damian Lillard’s potentially surprising playoff return as well as some unique underdog scenarios in the Warriors-Rockets & Clippers-Nuggets series. Then, the Minnesota Star Tribune's Wolves beat writer Chris Hine joins the show to talk about his new book on Anthony Edwards and Ant's unique path to the NBA before talking the expectations for Minneso...
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April 16, 2025 • 76 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the start of the postseason with big wins for the Warriors & Magic before breaking down a unique press conference featuring Mavs’ GM Nico Harrison in Dallas. Then, the guys preview the NBA playoffs including some of the most exciting first round matchups.
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April 14, 2025 • 40 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to an eventful end to the NBA season including a wild finish with massive seeding implications between the Clippers & Warriors. The guys dive into an early look at the major storylines between the Clippers & Nuggets and the Wolves & Lakers. Plus, some interesting news from Philadelphia on the future of the 76ers.
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April 11, 2025 • 63 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Luka’s emotional return to Dallas and the Lakers’ chances for a playoff run before talking the fallout from the Nuggets’ firing of head coach Michael Malone and decision not to extend GM Calvin Booth. Then the guys break down what the future holds for the Phoenix Suns after a disastrous season including what could be a very interesting summer.
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April 9, 2025 • 64 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Luka’s return to Dallas and talk the Lakers’ battle for playoff seeding before reacting to the Denver Nuggets firing head coach Michael Malone and not extending GM Calvin Booth. Then the guys break down the playoff potential for the Houston Rockets including their potential superstar ready to break through. Finally, Cavs’ forward Evan Mobley joins the show...
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April 7, 2025 • 57 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers’ impressive wins of late, what that means for the playoffs, late season playoff seeding battles and Luka’s upcoming return game to Dallas. Then, the crew breaks down their takes on the NBA Awards including Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved, Rookie of the Year and 6th Man of the Year.
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April 4, 2025 • 64 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk ‘Large Sample-Size Theater’ with the NBA trends over the course of this season including the increase in 3-point attempts around the league, the Thunders’ historic success, the MVP of the league and some key data since the trade deadline to show the playoff potential of the Warriors & the Lakers. Then, Clippers’ center Ivica Zubac joins the show to talk about his outstanding ...
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April 2, 2025 • 51 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Bontemps’ final MVP Straw Poll of the season including the state of the historic race between SGA and Jokic. Plus, some surprise entrants into the Top 6 of the poll, a DPOY discussion, the possibility of the Thunder winning 70 games and everyone’s favorite segment the Cojones Factor Player of the Month.
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March 31, 2025 • 57 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the impact of a major coaching change from Memphis late in the season and what that means for the future of Ja Morant with the Grizzlies. Then, the guys talk Jalen Brunson’s return timeline for the Knicks, injuries harming the Bucks, a wild scene in the Pistons-Wolves game and take a trip to Cavs Corner. Plus, a big surprise for MacMahon.
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March 28, 2025 • 62 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the major takeaways from the NBA’s board of governors meeting in New York with commissioner Adam Silver. The guys cover the concept of league expansion inching ever closer, a new league in Europe, some unique clarification on the sale of the Celtics, how Minnesota’s ownership changes could greatly impact the team, if there is a fix to tanking in the NBA and a...
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March 26, 2025 • 56 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the release of MacMahon’s new book, Anthony Davis returning for the Mavs, if the Suns’ win streak is something or nothing, the amount of concern for the Lakers’ struggles of late, the battle for the Play-In Tournament in the Western Conference, if Indiana can be a dangerous playoff team and some wild stories from MacMahon.
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March 24, 2025 • 54 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Bulls’ surprising win streak of late, the Lakers’ stars returning as Western Conference seeding battles heat up, what is going wrong with the Cavs, get some injury news on Jalen Brunson, what seeds the top teams in the Eastern Conference will get, some curious comments from Wyc Grousbeck on the Celtics and preview MacMahon’s new book!
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March 21, 2025 • 62 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the significance of the Celtics’ largest team sale in North American sports history and what this means for Boston going forward. Then, the guys discuss the Clippers streaking at the right time, some potential defensive issues for the Cavs, the current Defensive Player of the Year, some interesting lineup decisions for the Thunder and playoff seeding battles ...
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March 19, 2025 • 54 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Kevin Pelton to talk the NBA Draft prospects you need to be watching this March as you fill out your brackets for the NCAA Tournament including Cooper Flagg’s ceiling, Kon Knueppel’s All-Star potential, some players who could become stars and who you will be hearing more from soon.
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March 17, 2025 • 64 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Warriors’ substantial improvement after the Jimmy Butler trade, if they are legit contenders, the Rockets’ improvement of late including if their young talent has superstar potential, the potential for the Mavs to have to forfeit games and Tony Allen’s jersey retirement in Memphis.
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March 14, 2025 • 64 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the significance of the Thunder downing the Celtics, if those two teams are the favorites for the NBA Finals, a huge game-winner for the Knicks, interesting comments from Mikal Bridges on the minutes for starters, some NBA Player Participation Policy fines and what the future holds in Phoenix.
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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about the series between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The serious issues the Dallas Mavericks are suffering because of injuries. The Permanent Substitution move to stop Nikola Jokic.
The competition for MVP is a 2 way race. The guys discuss who has an edge.
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Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin discuss the Celtics victory over the Lakers on Saturday Night. Plus the dominating victory of the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Denver Nuggets.
The Collective give us an update on Lebron James and Jalen Brunson's injury.
Plus the “hottest” topic in the NBA: The meeting between Larry David and Dave McMenamin.
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