Episodes
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KD & Luka Injury, Making A Rivalry
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to talk the battle between Draymond Green & Dillon Brooks, what makes a rivalry, if the Warriors' road record makes them not contenders, KD’s injury update, if it hurts the title chances in Phoenix and how significant Luka’s injury...
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Nuggets Postseason Expectations, Concerned About Boston?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Kirk Goldsberry and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to discuss if the Nuggets clutch numbers in the regular season will translate to the postseason, if they trust Denver in the playoffs, if Ja will return this season, if Celtics fans should be concerned yet and what...
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Luka VS. Booker, What Is Going On In Memphis?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to talk the rivalry between Luka and Booker, KD returning to form, why Chris Paul is going to have to hit open shots, the Lakers coming up with pivotal wins for playoff positioning and what is going on with Ja Morant and Memphis.
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KD A Ray Of Sunshine In Phoenix, Steph Returning Soon
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to talk how Kevin Durant fit in his first game in Phoenix, how happy Booker and KD are to be teaming up, if Russ can buy into a reduced role with the Clippers, give an injury update on LeBron, talk if the Warriors are still a…
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2022-23 Large Sample-Size Theater
In an annual tradition, Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to discuss some of the league's statistical anomalies and fascinating trends. How insane was Dame’s performance? Who deserves All-NBA selections? Who has regressed during the season? All that and more in the large sample...
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Miscues To Start In Dallas, Snyder In Atlanta
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to talk how Kyrie & Luka are working after another late game miscue, how the Lakers are turning things around after their offseason moves, the Kings’ potential, Quin Snyder getting hired in Atlanta and the Knicks’ hot streak.
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Teams Under Pressure To End The Season
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to preview the final quarter of the NBA season including teams under pressure to make a run in the postseason. The guys talk the pressure of MVP’s on Jokic & the Nuggets to have success in the postseason, if we should have…
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KD’s Fit In Phoenix, Can Russ Work With Clippers?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Kirk Goldsberry and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to discuss Spears winning the 2023 Naismith Hall of Fame Curt Gowdy Media Award, KD’s fit with the Suns including how quickly the team can put it all together, if the Nets can still make noise in the playoffs, what...
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Victor Wembanyama: A Prospect Unlike Any Other
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jonathan Givony to discuss their trip to France to talk with and watch Victor Wembanyama as he prepares for the NBA Draft. The guys discuss why he is unlike any prospect they have ever seen, Victor's unique draft preparation plan, what his rookie season...
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MVP Straw Poll Reaction, KD's Intro, Mavs New Start
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to react to the latest MVP Straw Poll results including if Jokic could enter a rarified air. Plus, what is the biggest takeaway from the beginning of the Kyrie-Luka pairing in Dallas, the pressure on the Suns as they welcome KD and...
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The Real MVP Of ’08 Celtics, Keys To Team Building
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN Analyst and former NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins to discuss his career including his private jet journey courtesy of John Calipari, how the 2000’s Boston Big 3 built team chemistry, the best player on the ’08 Celtics, inside the struggles between LeBron/Kyrie in...
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Lakers Set To Make Some Noise?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Nick Friedell and Dave McMenamin discuss if the Lakers new moves can result in some noise in the playoffs, talk LeBron’s injury and the team plan going forward. Then, the guys talk the new look Nets, what they can do for the rest of the season and Harden’s...
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Blockbuster Trade Deadline Reaction
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to break down everything you need to know from the trade deadline including the Suns’ blockbuster for Kevin Durant, the Lakers moving on from Russ, which title contenders helped their rosters like the Bucks and more!
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A New Crown For King James
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps in a special edition of the Hoop Collective taped live on the radio to react to LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record in the NBA, the Lakers’ future and Kyrie’s fit in Dallas. Then, Andscape’s Marc J....
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Impact Of The Kyrie Trade
Brian Windhorst and Zach Lowe come together for a crossover episode to react to the Kyrie Irving trade including what this means for the Maverick’s playoff aspirations, if the Nets can still put out a contender, what LeBron wants from the Lakers before the deadline and who may still be available....
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‘Unscheduled’ Kyrie Trade Request Reaction
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to react to Kyrie Irving requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets including potential destinations, how the Nets should respond and what this means for Kevin Durant’s future in Brooklyn.
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2023 Trade Deadline Preview
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to preview who the biggest players will be come the trade deadline including if the Raptors will be sellers, who the main targets will be for the big teams and more!
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Murray Leading In Atlanta, Future In Chicago
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Jamal Collier and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to discuss Spears’ interview with Dejounte Murray including his leadership in Atlanta, what direction the Bulls should go in, how healthy the Bucks are and if the Raptors will be sellers at the deadline.
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Jackson Jr. Stat Controversy, 76ers Contenders?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to discuss the social media fascination with Jaren Jackson Jr’s blocks per game at home, a tough call for the Lakers with an interesting response, if the 76ers are legit contenders, what direction the Blazers are headed and more!
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Rivalry Wins, Nets/Lakers Plan For The Future
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to react to the 76ers big ‘rivalry’ win, Kyrie’s future with the Nets, Rui getting traded to the Lakers, a big win for the Warriors, what the Grizzlies need moving forward and more!
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The Land Of Kings, Pelicans Health Check
Brian Windhorst is joined by Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to discuss Spears’ prediction about the Kings making the playoffs with the team now sitting in 3rd place in the West before talking the Lakers trade for Rui Hachimura. Then, ESPN’s Andrew Lopez joins to talk injury updates on some key…
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CBA Updates, What Is Going On In Atlanta?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to discuss the status of the next CBA discussions for the league, what the path forward looks like for the Hawks, potential trade deadline options and a look back at a recent history of deadline deals.
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Teams Under The Most Trade Deadline Pressure
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to discuss the teams facing the most pressure as we head towards the trade deadline including why the Mavs need to get Luka help, who can right the ship for the Clippers, if it is worth it for the Lakers to deal picks, what…
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Warriors’ White House Trip
Brian Windhorst is joined by Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to discuss his experience joining the Warriors for the team trip to the White House including some unique behind the scenes information before diving into if Golden State is beginning to turn things around.
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Records Broken, Basketball’s Evolution
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry to talk witnessing record breaking attendance at the Alamodome for Warriors-Spurs, the evolution of hero ball, the growth of talent in the world, the challenges facing big moves at the trade deadline and more!
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1st Half Of Season Storylines
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to discuss the most intriguing storylines form the first half of the season including the uncertainty in the Western Conference, the massive uptick in scoring across the league, Jokic’s case for a MVP 3-peat and more!
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Curry Returns, Banchero Impresses, KD Injury
Brian Windhorst is joined by Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to discuss Steph Curry’s return for the Warriors, what it means for Golden State going forward and if the team needs to make any moves in the near future. Plus, they discuss a strong start to Paolo Banchero's career. Then, ESPN’s Nick…
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Lakers' Expectations Trending Up?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin to talk his sit down with LeBron, the Lakers’ five game win streak, if our expectations for LA should change, why there is belief within the locker room and what moves the team could make.
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All-Star Starter Predictions
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to react to the NBA All-Star fan vote standings, who they think deserves to be an All-Star and what the lineups might look like. Plus, who may be the odd man out in the starting lineup in the Eastern Conference?
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Incredible Scoring Across The League
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Andrew Lopez and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to discuss the insane performances we’ve seen in the NBA lately including Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point outing, LeBron’s efficiency, the Warriors’ impressive homestand and the significance of Zion’s injury for the Pelicans.
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Danger For Minnesota? Potential Contract Extensions
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to discuss Minnesota’s struggles, what they can do to correct them and the moves on the table for them. Plus, what players are eligible to be resigned and will their team do so, including if the Mavs will resign Wood for Luka.
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Luka Makes History, Brooklyn Contenders?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to discuss Luka’s historic performance against the Knicks, changing fortunes for New York, Brooklyn continuing to stay hot, how the Suns can make some trades to booster their bench and what to make of the Nuggets.
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Attainable Franchise All-Time Scorer Records
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to discuss what players have a chance to become their franchise’s all-time leading scorer for their current teams. Which records are out of reach and which ones will go down soon?
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NBA Christmas Day Preview 2022
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to preview the NBA Christmas Day slate including the matchups to watch and what teams are trending up and down.
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Nets Can Contend, Cavs' Star Takes Note
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to discuss stories from Chris Paul’s graduation ceremony, the impressive turnaround for the Nets, what they need to become legitimate contenders, Donovan Mitchell’s interview about his time in Utah, the success of…
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AD Injury Reaction, What Should The Bulls Do?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to react to the Anthony Davis’ injury news, what direction the struggling Bulls should go in, a surpsising win streak from the Magic and what Memphis needs for postseason success.
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1st MVP Straw Poll Reaction, Curry Injury
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to react to Bontemps’ first MVP Straw Poll of the 2022-23 season including why some stars are lower than expected and why some may not be as far ahead as expected. Plus, the guys react to Steph Curry’s injury timeline, including…
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Oh, Here Are The Clippers, Knicks Rebound
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to discuss how formidable the Clippers look when Kawhi and Paul George are healthy, John Wall’s return to D.C., where the Knicks stand and discuss if there is more pressure to win in New York than anywhere else.
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Thank You Paul Silas, Nets Turning The Corner?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Nick Friedell to remember NBA Legend Paul Silas including stories regarding his career in coaching. Then, the guys break down the recent success in Brooklyn and what this team needs to be successful on the court before discussing the myriad of ways this season...
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Luka Needs A Co-Star, What Is Wrong In Phoenix?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to talk why the Mavs need to get Luka a co-star, what it means for their future if they don’t, what has changed with the Suns since last season, the potential danger of the Pelicans roster and how the Heat can move forward with all...
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Why Does Joe Mazzulla Fit For The Celtics? NBA Awards Changes
Brian Windhorst is joined by Andscape's Marc J. Spears and ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to talk Joe Mazzulla’s coaching style, the Celtics’ insane offensive efficiency, new NBA Awards that may indicate changes to come, Alperen Şengün’s unique skillset for the Rockets and the challenges in comparing eras…
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Can AD & The Lakers Keep This Up? Concern For Hawks/Warriors?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to discuss if AD and the Lakers can keep up their elite play, what moves they may make, how concerned Hawks ownership should be about Trae Young and what moves are available to the Warriors. Plus, discussion on the current state of the next CBA.
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Celtics Top The NBA, 2020 NBA Draft Mistakes
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to talk the significance of the Celtics extending Al Horford, their early domination, Tatum taking another step forward and the teams impressive shooting. Plus, we take a look back at the 2020 NBA draft including a the player…
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Pelicans Play Defense Now, Big 3 In DC?
Brian Windhorst is joined by Andscape's Marc J. Spears and ESPN’s Andrew Lopez to talk Herb Jones’ superb defense, the Pelicans finding their groove, the future growth of NBA talent in the world and the surprising start from the Wizards including if they have a potential ‘Big 3’ brewing.
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More To Learn In LA, Young Stars Putting It All Together
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Kirk Goldsberry to talk what we should make of the Lakers’ resurgence, what we will learn about the team in their next tough stretch and why the Pacers are a potential trade partner. Plus, does Indiana have the best young backcourt in the league and some other...
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What is this, a crossover episode?
On the CJ McCollum Show, CJ McCollum and Izzy Gutierrez welcome Brian Windhorst for a Hoop Collective crossover episode! They discuss cryptocurrency in the NBA, strategies for gambling in the casinos (06:50), and how dangerous the Pelicans are with Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson (23:40).…
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Our 2nd Annual Friendsgiving
Brian Windhorst is joined by a roundtable of ESPN NBA reporters for a special Thanksgiving episode including Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon, Ohm Youngmisuk, Ramona Shelburne, Dave McMenamin and Nick Friedell. The crew talks Ben Simmons & the Nets struggling in his return to Philadelphia, continued...
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Bulls Stars Struggle Together, Bucks Persevere
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Jamal Collier to talk the struggles for the Bulls, Lonzo’s uncertain injury timeline and Zach LaVine’s slow start. Plus, reaction to a strange incident with Giannis in Philadelphia and how the Bucks have persevered through injuries this season.
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SGA Early MVP, Western Contenders
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps to talk Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic start to the season, if he is speeding up OKC’s timeline, the waiting game for the Clippers with Kawhi’s slow progression, Victor Wembanyama’s latest dazzling display of talent and if...
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Celtics Still On Top, Cavs Legit Contenders?
Brian Windhorst is joined by Andscape's Marc J. Spears and ESPN’s Kirk Goldsberry to talk a fantastic start from the Celtics, how they have flown under the radar, if the Cavs are legitimate title contenders, if it is time to be concerned about the Warriors and if this is the year the Kings return...
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