Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Nov 20 2024 200 ep. 61 mins 65.4k

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Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.

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Major Drama As 76ers Struggle, Bucks & Knicks Turning The Corner?

Nov 20 2024 47 mins

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the continued drama with the struggling 76ers including Embiid & Maxey, if the Bucks & Knicks are starting to turn the corner, the Rockets’ ability to stay competitive, if Houston could be the next destination for a superstar, the Magic stacking wins despite Paolo’s injury and some dramatic 2K games. Lear

Development Of Jokic & Wemby, Shocking Trades That Almost Happened, Brandin Podziemski Interview

Nov 18 2024 79 mins

Brian Windhorst is joined by several guests including current author and member of the Nuggets’ front office Mike Singer, Warriors' guard Brandin Podziemski and L'Equipe reporter Yann Ohnona from France. First, Brian & Mike talk Jokic’s rise and some shocking trades that almost happened in Denver. Then, Brian talks Golden State's strong start and adjusting to a new role with Br

Is The Wolves-Knicks Trade Working? Plus, Concern After Embiid Return?

Nov 15 2024 67 mins

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to measure where the Wolves-Knicks offseason trade involving Julius Randle, Karl-Anthony Town & Donte DiVincenzo stands at this point in the season including how both teams should feel about the state of their rosters. Plus, should there be concern about Joel Embiid & the 76ers after his return, if Luka Doncic & the

Early Teams Who Could Look For Trades & Grading The Lakers’ Start

Nov 13 2024 51 mins

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Kevin Pelton to break down the Lakers’ start to the season after a challenging road trip, an interesting decision made about Bronny James and an early checkup on NBA rookies. Plus, we talk some teams who could make a move at the deadline this season including the Pelicans, 76ers and Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Panic Time For Bucks? Major Injuries Around The League

Nov 11 2024 66 mins

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the significance of a variety of injuries around the NBA, including another one for the Pelicans with Zion, more bad luck for Memphis, Durant’s injury after a fantastic start and some updates for the Pacers. Plus, the guys talk Klay’s upcoming return to Golden State, if it is time to panic about the

CBA Good For League? Warriors Legitimate? 76ers' Struggles

Nov 08 2024 74 mins

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest CEO of Priority Sports Mark Bartelstein to talk the impact of the CBA on the league, working with NIL, negotiating with star players, NBA player development and more. Plus, the guys talk if the Warriors are a legit threat, Buddy Hield’s huge impact and how concerned the 76ers should be. Learn more ab

Definitive Tatum & Kerr Conversation, Thunder Dominate, 76ers & Heat Struggle

Nov 06 2024 61 mins

Brian Windhorst is first joined by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne to talk the dynamic between Jayson Tatum & Steve Kerr ahead of the Warriors-Celtics matchup and the dominant start to the season for the Thunder. Then, ESPN’s Jorge Sedano joins to discuss Celtics’ head coach Joe Mazzulla’s interesting thoughts on Boston being hunted by the league this season before breaking down the

Embiid Reaction, Time For Concern For 76ers & Bucks? Ant Steps Up

Nov 04 2024 71 mins

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk an interesting weekend for the 76ers including Embiid’s altercation with a reporter. Plus, the guys break down the concerning struggles for the Bucks, a slow start for Tyrese Haliburton, the mounting injuries in New Orleans, Ant & Minnesota stepping up against Denver and the Cavs looking very strong. Learn

Warriors & Suns Impress, Randle Set In Minnesota, Bronny Embraced In Cleveland

Nov 01 2024 46 mins

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Andscape's Marc J. Spears to talk the injured Warriors impressing, a slow start for Zion & the Pelicans, the Clippers’ narrow margins, the optimism around the Suns, a slow start for rookies, Cleveland embracing LeBron & Bronny, the Cavs early success and Julius Randle settling in with Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices

Chet & Wemby: Revolutionary Big Men, Orlando’s Magical Start, Flow Issues For Knicks

Oct 30 2024 51 mins

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how Wemby & Chet are continuing to revolutionize the role of the modern big man, Paolo’s massive step forward for the Magic, Boston’s elite shooting, the Cavs’ impressive play, the Knicks’ struggling to find an offensive flow and a slow start for the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po