Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
730 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 3.3K ratingsBrian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
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Warriors’ Dynasty Over? Zion & Giannis Injury Updates
April 17, 2024 09:57 - 53 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Kings eliminating the Warriors, if this could be the end of a dynasty, if Klay will be back and where Golden State goes from here. Plus, the guys talk Zion’s unfortunate injury in the middle of a career game against the Lakers, if he will be ready to play against the Kings, if the Lakers can fair better against the Nuggets this year after getting swept last season, how much trouble the Bucks are in without Giann...
Final Day Of Regular Season Recap
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Ohm Youngmisuk to break down the final day of the regular season in the NBA that set up some wild playoff matchups. The guys talk the Cavs’ upsetting decision, if the Bucks can make a run, can the Heat run it back again, who needs to win early in the play-in, who holds the upper hand in Mavs-Clippers, the surprising final standings in the top of the Western Conference and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-24 Large Sample-Size Theater
April 12, 2024 09:20 - 56 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton to discuss some of the league's most interesting statistical trends over the course of the season including the Magic building on a hot start, the Pacers record setting offense, historical context surrounding Boston’s greatness this season, the danger Luka’s Mavs can be in the playoffs, how to handle all-defensive team voting and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giannis Injury & Major Playoff Positioning
April 10, 2024 09:16 - 49 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the unique Giannis injury, a big Bucks win over Boston, the Suns' embarrassing 1st half dismantling at the hands of the Clippers, the Warriors stepping up against a shorthanded Lakers squad, Ant going for 50 to keep Minnesota’s bid for the 1 seed alive, a big win for the Heat, the Thunder getting healthy, another Kings collapse, extra crazy Wemby stats and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Playoff Run Or Play-In Bust For Lakers & Warriors
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon, Dave McMenamin and Kendra Andrews to break down the state of the Lakers & Warriors, including the best possible matchups for both teams to make playoff runs, what dangers they may face in the play-in and what important decisions loom this summer for both teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alarm Bells For Bucks? Randle Injury Update
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 55 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the recent struggles of the Bucks, how concerning their losses are, how far the Knicks can go without Julius Randle and the how concerning Kawhi’s injury is for the Clippers. Plus, some interesting thoughts on the solar eclipse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Final MVP Straw Poll 2024 & Embiid Returns
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Embiid’s return in Philly and what the 76ers are capable of in the playoffs before breaking down the final Bontemps MVP Straw Poll of the season including some surprising vote placement. Plus, the Cojones Factor Player of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Health Issues For Knicks, Wemby’s Historic Numbers & OKC Looking Mature
April 01, 2024 09:33 - 53 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Jorge Sedano to talk health issues for the Knicks, Jalen Brunson’s impressive level of play, the Thunder’s surprising maturity considering the youth on the team, how quickly Victor Wembanyama is progressing, more key injuries to the Heat and Kings and the current playoff picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Embiid Return Update, Future For PG & Donovan Mitchell, T-Wolves Ownership
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the latest updates on the impending return of Joel Embiid including how quickly he can return to form, Paul George’s future with the Clippers, Dan Gilbert’s interesting comments on Donovan Mitchell’s future in Cleveland, the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership and the Rockets stay hot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dallas Surges, Clippers Struggle & Disaster For Suns?
March 27, 2024 09:49 - 58 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Dallas surging up the standings, how big a threat the Mavs could be in the playoffs, the Clippers’ struggles after an elite midseason stretch, the Suns suffering the worst loss of the NBA season, the Thunder passing a 'test game' but needing more help against teams with size and the Pelicans improvement with Zion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sabonis’ Double-Double Streak, Celtics Historically Great Opportunity
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and 1st time guest Ryan Ruocco to talk Ryan’s experiences as a broadcaster, covering Caitlin Clark, a key upcoming series between the Kings & Mavs, Sabonis’ impressive double-double streak not getting enough love and how historically great the Celtics have been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Injuries To Ingram & Mitchell, End Of G League Ignite
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk some injuries around the league including to stars like Brandon Ingram, Donovan Mitchell and OG. Plus, the impressive play of the Magic and the end of G League Ignite before a trip down St. Vincent-St. Mary memory lane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Must See ‘Ant-Man’ & Celtics’ Closing Time
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk an interesting ending to Wolves-Nuggets, how Anthony Edwards is must watch, some updated draws for Team USA for the Olympics, the significance of the Bucks-Celtics matchup and what the Rockets’ surprising win streak means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building Around Wemby, Knicks & Pels Look Strong
March 18, 2024 09:44 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Andrew Lopez to talk the challenges building around Victor Wembanyama with how good he is so early on, how Zion & the Pelicans are flying under the radar playing very well, the Knicks' insane record with OG and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Play-In Seeding Battles For Teams Like Warriors & Lakers
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk some teams battling for seeding in the NBA Play-In Tournament in both the East and West including the Warriors, Lakers, 76ers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Impact Of New All-NBA Rules & Battle At Top Of West
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how the new minimum game rule & eliminating of positions for All-NBA will impact the league, a difficult stretch for the Rockets, who can hang on to the top of the Western Conference and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zion’s Pels On Fire, Mess In The Eastern Conference
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to talk the hottest team in the NBA, if Zion deserves more attention for his play, the impact injuries in Minnesota could have on the trajectory of the season, the likelihood the Warriors remain in the play-in territory and the mess developing in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nuggets Edge Out Celtics, Edwards' Defining Block & Curry Faces Injury Scare
March 08, 2024 11:10 - 1 hourOn this episode of the Hoop Collective, Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps, and Tim MacMahon dive into key NBA highlights. They discuss the Nuggets' win over the Celtics, Jayson Tatum's impact on the Celtics' playoff chances, the team's defense strategy against Nikola Jokic, and how the Nuggets' bench outperformed the Celtics'. The episode also covers Anthony Edwards' critical block against the Pacers, Karl-Anthony Towns' meniscus surgery, the Bulls' surprising season turnaround, and Steph Curry's...
Important Stretch For Top Of East, Concerns For Kings/Thunder?
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk an upcoming stretch of challenging games for the top teams in the Eastern Conference including the Cavs, Celtics and Bucks. Plus, can Milwaukee beat Boston in a best of 7 series, should the Thunder be concerned about their lack of size against the Lakers and why the Kings have been a roller coaster at times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celtics-Nuggets Title Favorites? LeBron Reaches 40,000
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Ohm Youngmisuk to talk how the Nuggets & Celtics look to be the clear favorites for the NBA Finals, historic context for Boston’s blowout win, a big win for the Clippers, LeBron joining the 40,000 point club and what current players could reach 30,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wemby VS. Chet, Embiid Return?
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild installment in the growing Wemby vs. Chet rivalry, what that could mean for the Thunder/Spurs, the Warriors continuing to turn things around, the Knicks needing to get healthy, Embiid’s potential return this season and the Cojones Factor Player of the Month is awarded for February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mavs-Cavs Thriller, Future Of Scoring In NBA
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild ending to the Mavs-Cavs game, a potentially difficult lineup decision in Cleveland, why Dallas continues to look more dangerous, some difficult rulings from officials of late and what the future of scoring looks like in the NBA including if the league may make some changes to help defenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stacked West, KD & Wemby Interesting Quotes
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by Andscape’s Marc J. Spears and ESPN's Tim MacMahon to talk the Nuggets locking in after the All-Star break, the log jam of teams in the Western Conference, the Suns’ difficult schedule down the stretch, KD’s interesting postgame interview, Wemby’s curious comments and Trae Young’s future in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thunderous Statement & Importance Of Conference Seeding
February 23, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Thunder’s huge win over the Clippers, a potentially big decision for OKC, the Mavericks’ continued impressive play since the trade deadline, Luka’s case for MVP, the Knicks getting back on track, New York’s injury timelines and how difficult playoff scenarios could be in both conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fixing The All-Star Game & Final Stretch Headlines
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how the NBA All-Star Game can be changed going forward, Brooklyn making a coaching change, the significance of Mike Conley signing an extension with the Timberwolves before breaking down the things to watch out for during the final stretch of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hottest Teams Coming Out Of All-Star Break
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Jorge Sedano to talk the highlights of All-Star weekend, if the Warriors can stay hot after the All-Star break, if the Heat can still pose a similar threat in the playoffs this year and if the Lakers’ success before the break is sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nuggets' Sluggish Play, Celtics Ready For Finals Run?
February 16, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to talk if the Nuggets' sluggish play of late is a concern, a wild game in Phoenix, if Tatum can elevate to MVP status, if Boston is prepared for a deep postseason run and how dangerous the Pelicans can be down the stretch of the season at full strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2nd MVP Straw Poll & R.O.Y. Race
February 14, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the 2nd Bontemps MVP Straw Poll of the season including a newcomer to the top 2 and who the true contenders are. Plus, what to expect in the Rookie of the Year battle between Chet & Wemby, Minnesota and Milwaukee’s improved play and a fascinating story on a Kyle Kuzma trade that didn’t happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clutch Curry, Contender Cavs? Mavs Found Something?
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to react to Steph Curry’s latest clutch shot this season, talk why the Warriors may have found a new winning lineup, the Cavs’ incredible stretch of games, what the future holds for different Cleveland lineups, what the ceiling is for the Cavs, what Patrick Beverley brings to the Bucks and if Dallas has found something following the trades at the deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024 NBA Trade Deadline Reaction
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the 2024 NBA trade deadline including how much better the Knicks got, why the Mavs took a big risk, how the Hornets showed it is time to rebuild, why it was a huge mistake for Chicago to keep their stars, if it was smart for the Lakers to maintain the current roster and why some deals fell through today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyrie's Return, Klay’s Future & Teams To Watch At Deadline
February 07, 2024 10:18 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Kyrie’s return to Brooklyn, what the Mavs need to improve the team, the Warriors going away from Klay in crunch time & what that means for Golden State's future, the battle for seeding at the top of the Western Conference and teams we are watching to be the players at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Interesting Signs From LeBron At MSG, Clippers Are Contenders
February 05, 2024 10:15 - 55 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Ohm Youngmisuk to talk an interesting week of comments & subtle signs from LeBron James culminating in a huge game at MSG, if LeBron has a future outside of the Lakers, Zach LaVine’s injury & how that impacts the future planning for the Bulls, the impressive play of the Clippers who look like legitimate contenders and a lesson about shipping shoes in the NBA for vets like PJ Tucker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Injured Knicks Continue To Impress, All-Star Reserves
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how Jalen Brunson continues to put forward great play for the Knicks even while the team is dealing with multiple injuries before talking all of the All-Star reserves across the league including a couple key snubs. Plus, could the Lakers make a big move at the deadline and the Cojones Factor Player of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surging Knicks, Cavs & Timberwolves Strong Defenses
January 31, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk New York winning despite injuries, put in context the success of Brunson & the team right now, break down potential trade options for the Knicks, talk Cleveland’s recent success, how the Cavs can add back some star power soon and the Timberwolves elite defensive play. Plus, SGA’s chances for MVP, the Lakers’ struggles and Embiid’s injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rivalry Between Steph & LeBron, No Embiid In Denver Again
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Jorge Sedano to talk Luka’s insane scoring, a classic battle between Steph & LeBron, the significance of that rivalry and if the Warriors need to make a move now before reacting to Joel Embiid sitting out against Jokic & the Nuggets in Denver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drama In Dallas, Doc’s Challenge With Milwaukee
January 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk another heated installment of the Suns-Mavericks rivalry, Phoenix’s impressive play of late, the Bucks hiring Doc Rivers to replace Adrian Griffin, if Milwaukee’s defensive issues are solvable, an odd 62 point game from Karl-Anthony Towns for Minnesota and how the Wizards should handle the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bucks’ Coaching Change & Future Draft Prospects
January 24, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Jamal Collier to break down Milwaukee firing Adrian Griffin including what led to this decision before talking the potential of Doc Rivers to fill the role. Then, ESPN’s Jeremy Woo joins to talk about what talent still exists even in a ‘down’ draft year, the potential of Bronny James and a very promising 2025 class headlined by Cooper Flagg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024 NBA All-Star Voting Selections
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down their selections for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game including who may be left out and some difficult decisions for potential starters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Siakam Trade Reaction & Veterans Turning It Around
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Pascal Siakam’s trade to Indiana, what this means for the Eastern Conference, the Suns & Lakers turning things around of late and reaction to Embiid & Jokic’s big battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Key Trade Deadline Deals To Watch
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to break down some of the most interesting trade scenarios around the league including some surprising buyers, teams looking to get under the tax and who we should be paying the most attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Moves In The Midwest & Potential Deadline Deals
January 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a trade in Detroit that may be a sign of things to come, a player who may finally have a path to a better role, a ceremony gone wrong in Chicago, who may be the major players at the trade deadline and what players may be targets including Dejounte Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kawhi Extension, Time For Major Moves For Warriors?
January 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Kawhi’s extension, how that will impact who else the Clippers can retain, the Heat giving Erik Spoelstra a contract extension, Utah’s impressive run and if it is time for major moves for the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Draymond Back With Warriors, Cavs Unique Position
January 10, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by Andscape’s Marc J. Spears and ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk Draymond Green’s comments to the media on his return to the Warriors, what moves Golden State may need to make and the future of the team before breaking down the surprising play of the Cavs despite injuries and the impact of Ja Morant’s injury to the future in Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Knicks & Raptors Both Winners, Veteran Superstar Struggles
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the successful post trade results from the Knicks & Raptors including what other moves may be on the horizon for both teams before talking the struggles of some veteran superstar teams in the Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Level Of Concern For Lakers, OKC Statement
January 05, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the struggles of the Lakers, what potential trade targets may be on the table for LA, the NBA’s reaction to the Nets resting players and talk the Thunder continuing to impress with the best young core in the league before dishing out Cojones Factor Player of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baller d'Or & New Year's Wishes
January 01, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to give out their Baller d'Or as the calendar year award for the best basketball player before talking what they are looking out for in the New Year for the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Electric Thunder & Disaster In Detroit
December 29, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Pistons’ difficult losing streak, how they tried to shift to win now mode, an embarrassing moment in Brooklyn for the Nets, the Thunders’ incredibly impressive season, if OKC should trade for another major piece this season and how the ownership situation in Minnesota could impact the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Very Hoop Collective Christmas
December 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the state of each team playing on Christmas Day including some potential championship difference makers, some teams turning the corner and what team should be the most concerned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1st Bontemps MVP Straw Poll Of 2023-24 Season
December 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the results of the 1st Bontemps MVP Straw Poll of the season including the group that has separated themselves and some players who were surprisingly left off. Plus, the guys talk the Suns’ struggles and Memphis getting Ja back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clippers Figuring It Out, Bulls Surprise, Knicks Impress
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutesBrian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Chris Herring and Ohm Youngmisuk to talk Bronny’s start to his college career, the Clippers starting to get rolling, the Bulls impressive play without Zach LaVine, Coby White’s development and the Knicks fighting through injuries for a few impressive road victories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices