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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
by ESPN, Omaha Productions, Brian Windhorst
Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
Episodes
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Luka Gets Called Out As Lakers Dominate + Who Made A Game 1 Statement?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Anthony Slater to react to the dramatic back-and-forth between Yaxel Lendeborg & Luka Doncic before diving into the Lakers’ impressive performance and the future for Kristaps Porzingis in Golden State. Next, the guys evaluate the vibes in the...
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Full Opening Night Reaction - What Stars Made Major Statements?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to the Opening Night of the NBA season including Boston’s collapse in Detroit, the 76ers spoiling the Knicks’ ring night and SGA & OKC making a statement to the league against Wemby in San Antonio. Then, Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia joins the…
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76ers & Knicks BIG Expectations On Opening Night + Major Questions In Boston - Atlantic Division Preview
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and first time Hoop Collective guest Alan Hahn to preview the upcoming season for the Atlantic Division in the NBA. The guys tackle how the Knicks will defend their title, what reasonable expectations are for the 76ers, if the Celtics’ big bet will...
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Prove-It Year For Teams In The Southeast Division + Our Win Total Draft
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to preview the upcoming season for the Southeast Division in the NBA including if the Heat have enough to contend this season, why now is the time for the Magic to step up and what teams can take a leap after major offseason overhauls. Finally,...
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Cavs’ Pressure, Pistons’ Potential & Bucks’ Uncertainty: Biggest Questions in the Central Division
Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill preview the Central Division, breaking down the biggest questions facing the Pistons, Cavaliers, Bulls, Pacers and Bucks heading into the 2026–27 NBA season. Is this a make-or-break year for Cleveland? Can Detroit take another step forward? Can...
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Cooper Flagg's LIMITLESS Potential & How To Build A Winner With Mavs' President Masai Ujiri
Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon are live from Rockets-Mavericks NBA House in Macao! Mavericks president Masai Ujiri joins the show to discuss Cooper Flagg’s limitless potential, Kyrie Irving’s importance to Dallas and the challenges of building a contender in the Western Conference. Plus, Ujiri...
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Rockets’ Expectations & Mavericks Potential: Live from Media Day in Macao
Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon are live from Rockets-Mavericks media day in Macao! Rockets general manager Rafael Stone joins them discussing Houston’s approach to roster construction, building on last season’s 52 wins and navigating a competitive Western Conference. Then, Jabari Smith Jr.…
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Answering Your BIGGEST Questions About The NBA Right Now - From the Philippines
The Hoop Collective is live from Manila, Philippines, answering your biggest questions about the NBA! Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon welcome Jimmy Alapag to discuss his coaching career with the Sacramento Kings before diving into underrated storylines for the upcoming season, the Clippers’...
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Spurs’ Hype, Rockets’ Leap & Cooper Flagg’s Future: Biggest Questions in the Southwest Division
Brian Windhorst, Tim McMahon and Michael C Wright preview the Southwest Division, breaking down the biggest questions facing the Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks, Pelicans and Grizzlies heading into the 2026 NBA season. The guys discuss each team’s outlook, the roster questions that could define their...
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HUGE Growth In Australian Basketball: Breaking Down The Hoops Scene in Melbourne
Brian Windhorst and Tim McMahon host a sold out live show at Courtside in Melbourne, Australia with guests: Cole Anthony, Luke Paul, Olgun Uluc and Derek Rucker. The guys talk with Cole Anthon about his experience in the NBL, Luke Paul on his decision to go to Duke and his NBA expectations. Plus,...
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Lakers & Warriors Ready To Contend? Biggest Questions for The Pacific Division Teams
Brian Windhorst, Tim McMahon and Anthony Slater preview the Pacific Division, breaking down the biggest questions facing the Lakers, Warriors, Suns, Kings and Clippers heading into the 2026 NBA season. The guys discuss each team’s outlook, the roster questions that could define their season and...
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The 2026 NBA Media Day Reaction Special: Lakers, Knicks, 76ers, Spurs, Thunder and More!
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN reporters checking in from Media Day around the league. Tim McMahon, Dave McMenamin, Vince Goodwill, Jamal Collier, Eric Woodyard, Ben Golliver, Anthony Slater, and Michael C. Wright join the show with the latest from the Lakers, Clippers, Thunder, Spurs, Knicks,...
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A HUGE Question For The Knicks’ Future + Is OKC Committed To Spending? & Kawhi Extension Reaction
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to discuss the ongoing contract extension discussions between Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks including how this could set the tone for the future in New York. Then, the guys discuss some interesting quotes from Executive Vice President and…
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Extensions That Deserve More Attention + A Huge Advantage For Lakers & Knicks
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down expectations for our Hoop Collective World Tour. Then, we tackle some substantial extensions that flew under the radar before talking about some you need to keep an eye on. Finally, we discuss some financial bonuses that separate the...
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Reacting To ESPN’s NBA Future Power Rankings
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down ESPN’s NBA Future Power Rankings including the some teams who were surprisingly high and some who had substantial drop-off from last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ballmer Accepts Punishment, Kawhi Trade Finally Completed + NBA Owners’ Meetings Expectations
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to talk about the Clippers’ owner Steve Ballmer accepting the NBA’s punishment and how that may have cleared the path for the completion of the Kawhi trade to the Raptors. The crew breaks down what we can expect from Kawhi on the...
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Why The Future Of NBA Europe Is Uncertain + Explaining The Current Process
Brian Windhorst is joined by the publishing director for Eurohoops Aris Barkas to break down what the future plans are for the NBA in Europe including if the concepts are feasible, how everything could potentially work and the state of the current landscape of European basketball. Learn more…
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History May Tell Us What Comes Next For Clippers + Key Signings Updates In The West
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down the latest on the fallout from the Clippers’ punishment following the NBA’s probe into their dealings with Kawhi. The guys talk about how some key league history indicates what may be to come, why LA got into this situation and what…
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EMERGENCY POD: NBA Announces Clippers’ Punishments After Kawhi Probe Reaction
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to the punishments given to the Clippers by the NBA after the probe into their dealings with Kawhi. The guys break down what this means for the future of the Clippers, if the punishment makes sense and if this will impact Kawhi moving...
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How Steph Curry Can Decide The Warriors' Future + Major Questions For Pistons & FIBA Qualifiers
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Anthony Slater to break down Steph Curry’s interesting future in Golden State including how his potential extension could determine the future for the Warriors. Then, the guys tackle the intriguing situation between Jalen Duren & the Pistons as...
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Kuminga BIG Help To Timberwolves? + NBA Awards Predictions
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves including if this is the right fit and what Minnesota will look like this season. Next, the guys tackle Ben Mathurin signing with the Pelicans before reacting to the Shaedon Sharpe injury...
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Did Miami Solve Their Biggest Problem? Mavs Building Around Flagg & Questions For Wolves
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down the Klay Thompson buyout in Dallas and subsequent signing in Miami including if Miami has solved their biggest problem and where they fit into the Eastern Conference. Then, the guys discuss what this means for the future in Dallas…
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Cavs & Harden Go All-In + Disastrous Summer in Denver? & Updates On Lakers' Drama
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Dave McMenamin to break down the multiteam trade between the Cavs, Nuggets and Clippers highlighted by Cleveland getting Peyton Watson, Max Strus going to LA and Denver getting picks. The guys discuss what this means for each team in the deal...
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NBA Eastern Conference Win Totals REACTION - STUNNING Over/Unders For 2026-27
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to break down the win totals for every team in the Eastern Conference including which lines are way too high, who is being overlooked and where the conference stands after some major shakeups. Learn more about your ad choices....
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NBA Western Conference Win Total REACTION - Most Shocking Over/Unders For 2026-27
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down the win totals for every team in the Western Conference including which lines are way too high, who is being overlooked and what team is most interesting to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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REACTION: Lakers Sold Again In MASSIVE $12.5 Billion Dollar Deal, What Does This Mean For LA?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne to react to the Lakers’ getting sold in a stunning & record-breaking $12.5 billion dollar deal to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. We break down why this sale happened now, what this means for the future in Los Angeles and more.…
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What Is Going On With Kawhi & The Clippers? Big Decisions For Denver & Phoenix
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Anthony Slater to break down the latest on the situation with Kawhi and the Clippers including how that will impact the plans for the Raptors. Next, we discuss how Dillon Brooks’ contract impacts the future spending plans for the Suns before we talk about why...
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Re-Drafting The 2023 NBA Draft
Brian Windhorst is joined by Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to re-draft the 2023 NBA Draft including who got their picks right and what stars needed to be selected much higher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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10 Biggest Questions For The 2027 NBA Offseason
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down the biggest questions of the 2027 offseason including why it could be a huge summer for the Nuggets & Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry & the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Most Interesting NBA Trades That Never Happened
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down some of the most interesting trades in NBA history that never came to fruition. The guys tackle everything from Chris Paul to the Lakers, Melo to the Nets, Kobe leaving LA and much more. Learn more about your ad…
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A Unique Situation For 76ers + What Do Teams Who Missed Out On LeBron Do Now?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to explain why LeBron James joining the 76ers is truly a one of a kind situation and break down who will need to sacrifice the most in order to make it work in Philadelphia. Then, we discuss if Steph Curry could have a future...
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EMERGENCY POD: LeBron Signs With 76ers Reaction
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to react to LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option. The guys break down how LeBron fits with the 76ers, if a title is possible this year and what this means for the...
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Biggest NBA Offseason Winners & Losers + A Major Update On NBA Ownership
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to talk about the biggest winners and losers of the NBA offseason. The guys break down why there were some interesting moves, some surprising decisions and unique trends creating the best & worst offseasons. Finally, we talk two of...
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Explaining OKC’s Lu Dort Trade To The Hawks: Watch Out For Atlanta? + Summer Extensions You Need To Be Watching
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Vince Goodwill to react to the Thunder’s interesting deal sending Lu Dort to the Hawks in a 3-team trade with Dallas. The guys break down why OKC would do this, what it means for the Thunder’s future, if Atlanta should be a team to watch and why...
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Are Big Changes Brewing In Portland? Gary Trent Jr. Investigation + Latest LeBron Updates
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to interesting reporting from Portland and commentary from Adam Silver’s press conference as it relates to the future of the Blazers before talking the league’s investigation into the Gary Trent Jr. contract with the Bucks. Then ESPN’s…
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Shocking Contracts: Wemby Gives Back Money To Help Spurs Pursue Titles + Bucks’ Bold Deal
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to react to Victor Wembanyama’s decision to give back some money on his extension to help the Spurs’ pursuit of titles. The guys break down how this could help San Antonio before talking the strong reaction against this from the NBPA and if this...
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Kawhi Trade On Pause: What Does This Mean For Clippers & Raptors? + Blockbuster Top Pick Battle
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to react to the Kawhi trade to the Raptors getting put on hold due to the Clippers investigation. The guys break down what this may mean about the potential punishments, if expectations are for the trade to still happen and what...
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Huge Announcement! + Big Mitchell Extension For Cavs & Brad Stevens Talks Brown Trade
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and newly special guest Tim Bontemps to congratulate him on his exciting new role with the Atlanta Hawks and thank him for all he has done for the show. Then, we break down Donovan Mitchell’s big extension for the Cavs and discuss if the money will...
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The Key Factors In LeBron’s Free Agency + Some EARLY Standout Stars In Summer League
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down the latest on LeBron’s free agency including the key deciding factors, what squads make the most sense and what his internal team may be suggesting. Finally, we talk about a few key standouts from the NBA Summer League...
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Why Did The Jaylen Brown Trade Happen Now? + Is The Lakers’ New Big 3 Enough For Luka?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to break down the shockwaves around the league from the Jaylen Brown trade including a discussion about why the Celtics felt like they needed to do this now. Then, we tackle the Lakers’ move to bring Walker Kessler to LA and…
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🚨EMERGENCY POD🚨 Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown To 76ers In A Shocking Move
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to react to a shocking blockbuster deal sending Jaylen Brown to the 76ers and Paul George & draft assets to the Celtics. The guys break down why Boston would make this move, how this is a big win for the 76ers and why this move has...
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LeBron’s Best Free Agency Landing Spots + Reaction To Blockbuster Kawhi Trade
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down an eventful first day of NBA free agency. The guys talk about LeBron James & the Lakers deciding to part ways and what landing spots make the most sense for LeBron this season. Plus, what can the Lakers do now to build…
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Hornets Hit Huge Cultural Reset + Huge Factors To Watch For Jaylen Brown, LeBron & Kawhi
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to break down the Hornets’ continuing reset with the trade of Miles Bridges to the Suns including the doors that could open moving forward in Charlotte. Next, the guys break down the latest on Jaylen Brown’s future in Boston and...
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LaMelo Ball Trade Reaction + The NBA’s Huge Coaching Drama & Kawhi’s Uncertain Future
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Vince Goodwill to react to the Hornets moving quickly on a deal to send LaMelo Ball to the Wolves for a haul of assets. The guys debate who won the trade, what this means for Charlotte and if Minnesota can contend with Anthony Edwards and…
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REACTION: Biggest Takeaways From Round 1 Of The 2026 NBA Draft
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Bobby Marks to react to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft including the most shocking selections, a very unique moment, some shocking reactions from some front offices and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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EMERGENCY POD: Giannis Traded To Heat In Blockbuster Deal With Bucks
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to react to the blockbuster trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. The guys break down if the Bucks got the best deal they could, what this means for Miami moving forward and how this will impact the Celtics’ core…
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NBA Draft Preview: Explaining Why This Year Is Historic + Major Lottery Drama To Watch For
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and special guest Fran Fraschilla to break down the top prospects in this year’s NBA Draft including why the top of this draft is so special, the players not getting enough attention and some sleepers who could be steals on draft day. Learn more...
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Mike Breen Talks Why The Knicks Have Captivated NYC + Major Offseason Changes Coming In Western Conference
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest lead ESPN NBA broadcaster Mike Breen to talk about what this magical Knicks run meant to the city, the incredible passion of the fanbase and how this team came together to win a title. Then, the guys run through some...
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Biggest Offseason Questions With HUGE Impact Across The NBA: Giannis, LeBron, Top Pick & More
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down some of the questions that will have massive ramifications on the NBA offseason. The guys assess the two top teams going after Giannis and discuss why he is likely to be moved by the NBA Draft. Then, we tackle what is...
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REACTION: Knicks are Champions! Full NBA Finals Game 5 Recap + Jalen Brunson’s HISTORIC performance
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and Iman Shumpert to react to the Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Finals. They discuss Jalen Brunson winning the Finals MVP, his case as the greatest Knick of all time, what’s next for the Spurs and much more. 0:00 Knicks win first...
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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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