Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

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

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The Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective is a basketball podcast that analyzes the NBA. Brian Windhorst presents basketball fans with a great podcast on the sport they love most. Listeners get the latest news and updates from the NBA world.

Windhorst is a sports writer for ESPN. His specialty is basketball, and he covers everything related to the NBA in his work. Now, he's hosting this popular podcast. Windhorst invites fellow basketball reporters on. They all give listeners complete detail on what's happening in the NBA. These reporters include Tim MacMahon, Tim Bontemps, Kevin Pelton, and Marc J. Spears.

New episodes drop every week, each lasting around an hour. There are episodes dedicated to the NBA finals preview games. There are also episodes dedicated to NBA draft reactions and the annual NBA lottery results. Listeners can track the best and worst moves during the off-season trades. This podcast is ideal for keeping up with the league and the sport. Audiences will hear all about who is dominating the game and who's not.

It doesn't matter which team listeners are rooting for. It might be the LA Lakers, Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, or New York Knicks. Regardless, Windhorst and his team of basketball insiders discuss every worthwhile game.

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Historic Game 7 Performances, Conference Finals Preview

Historic Game 7 Performances, Conference Finals Preview

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Chris Herring and Tim MacMahon to react to a historic comeback for Minnesota in Denver, what this means for Anthony Edwards, how the Wolves matchup with the Mavs, Dallas advancing with clutch shot making, the Knicks injuries finally catching up with them and if the Pacers have a chance against Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episodios

Historic Game 7 Performances, Conference Finals Preview

Historic Game 7 Performances, Conference Finals Preview

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Chris Herring and Tim MacMahon to react to a historic comeback for Minnesota in Denver, what this means for Anthony Edwards, how the Wolves matchup with the Mavs, Dallas advancing with clutch shot making, the Knicks injuries finally catching up with them and if the Pacers have a chance against Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wolves' Historic Performance, Round 2 Closeout Games, The Future Of The Cavs

Wolves' Historic Performance, Round 2 Closeout Games, The Future Of The Cavs

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Anthony Edwards & the Wolves putting together a historic performance to force a Game 7 in Denver, break down who holds the upper hand in the Knicks-Pacers chess match for Game 6, what the future holds for the Cavs stars & coaching staff and what has been going right for Dallas against the Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jokic & Brunson Historically Great Performances, Mavs-OKC Keys

Jokic & Brunson Historically Great Performances, Mavs-OKC Keys

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Jokic’s monster performance to lead Denver over the Wolves, Jalen Brunson & the Knicks winning the hustle battle to take Game 5, if New York can beat the Pacers on the road for the first time in this playoff run, why the Mavs need more from Kyrie & Luka against the Thunder and if the Celtics can close out the Cavs at home despite struggling there in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pivotal Swing Games For Nuggets, Knicks & OKC + NBA Draft Lottery Reaction

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Pivotal Swing Games For Nuggets, Knicks & OKC + NBA Draft Lottery Reaction

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Nuggets’ championship caliber response to going down 0-2 in the series to Minnesota, how much the Pacers’ speed and depth is a concern to the injury riddled Knicks, another wild NBA Draft Lottery with massive impact going forward, the importance for the Thunder to respond on the road to Dallas and if the Celtics can turn on cruise control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cavs & Mavs Level Series, Knicks MSG Magic

Cavs & Mavs Level Series, Knicks MSG Magic

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and New York Times Bestselling Author Kirk Goldsberry to react to the Cavs getting a huge win over the Celtics, talk if this gives hope to Cleveland, the Mavs picking up a clutch road win over the Thunder and the Knicks continuing to find new ways to amaze at MSG. Plus, a preview of Kirk’s new book Hoop Atlas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OKC & Boston Dominate, Minnesota & New York Make Strong Statements, Wemby’s Future

OKC & Boston Dominate, Minnesota & New York Make Strong Statements, Wemby’s Future

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Andrew Lopez to react to a thunderous start for OKC against the Mavs, the Celtics dominating the Cavs, Minnesota absolutely breaking down the Nuggets, the ‘Nova Knicks’ coming up clutch again for New York this time against the Pacers and Lopez’s conversation with Victor Wembanyama on his future and what is next for the Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ant-Man Stands Tall, Cavs Survive, Round 2 Preview

Ant-Man Stands Tall, Cavs Survive, Round 2 Preview

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Anthony Edwards dominating the Nuggets in a huge Game 1 win, the Cavs surviving Orlando in an up and down Game 7, the keys for the ‘Nova Knicks’ connection in Round 2 versus the Pacers, the excitement surrounding the Mavs-Thunder Round 2 matchup and the Cojones Factor Player Of Round 1 is announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knicks-76ers Epic Conclusion, Pacers Down Bucks

Knicks-76ers Epic Conclusion, Pacers Down Bucks

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the huge win for the Knicks in the 1st Round over Philadelphia, where the 76ers go from here, the Pacers boat racing the Bucks, what Milwaukee can do now and the Mavs dominating win over the Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maxey Saves 76ers’ Season, LeBron’s Future, Playoff Updates

Maxey Saves 76ers’ Season, LeBron’s Future, Playoff Updates

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a historic comeback performance from the 76ers led by Tyrese Maxey, where the series goes from here for New York & Philly, the Cavs getting their biggest playoff win in years, the Bucks rallying for a win without Dame or Giannis and where the Lakers & LeBron go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suns Collapse, History For Jalen Brunson, Mavs Fall Short

Suns Collapse, History For Jalen Brunson, Mavs Fall Short

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Suns being swept out of the playoffs by Minnesota, what this first sweep means to the Timberwolves, a historic day for Jalen Brunson and the Knicks in Philadelphia, New York fans taking over the 76ers' arena, the Mavs falling short of a record comeback and the Pacers taking care of business with Giannis and Dame sidelined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historic Embiid Performance, Nuggets Continue Domination Of Lakers

Historic Embiid Performance, Nuggets Continue Domination Of Lakers

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a historic performance from Joel Embiid, the shocking news that he has been dealing with Bell’s Palsy, if his flagrant foul should have been upgraded, why the Nuggets domination is not surprising, where the Lakers go from here, the Magic bringing extra energy against the Cavs with new adjustments and what to expect for the rest of Mavs-Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka Clutch For Mavs, Suns Done? Knicks Make Own Luck

Luka Clutch For Mavs, Suns Done? Knicks Make Own Luck

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Cassidy Hubbarth to talk Luka and the Mavs getting a big win with some clutch defense, why the Suns are in serious trouble with Minnesota, how the Pacers bounced back in a big way carried by an insane performance by Pascal Siakam, a chaotic night at MSG for the Knicks and the results of the following pool report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early Statement For Bucks & Clippers, Excitement For Knicks & Thunder

Early Statement For Bucks & Clippers, Excitement For Knicks & Thunder

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to all of the Game 1 action for Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs including the Thunder escaping a nervy finish in OKC, the Clippers’ complete dismantling of the Mavs, Dame Lillard’s 1st half masterclass, the Celtics dominating, the Nuggets shutting down the Lakers late, a coming out party for Ant Edwards and the Cavs looking good with Donovan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full NBA Playoff Round 1 Preview

Full NBA Playoff Round 1 Preview

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview some of the most exciting matchups for Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs including how much parody there is in this round, if we will get to see another legendary battle between Kawhi & Luka, the impact of health on these series, if the 76ers can take down the Knicks, if the Bucks can stay afloat without Giannis and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warriors’ Dynasty Over? Zion & Giannis Injury Updates

Warriors’ Dynasty Over? Zion & Giannis Injury Updates

Brian 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 Giannis for any amount of their series and preview the East Play-In games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Final Day Of Regular Season Recap

Final Day Of Regular Season Recap

Brian 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

2023-24 Large Sample-Size Theater

Brian 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

Giannis Injury & Major Playoff Positioning

Brian 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/adchoices

Playoff Run Or Play-In Bust For Lakers & Warriors

Playoff Run Or Play-In Bust For Lakers & Warriors

Brian 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

Alarm Bells For Bucks? Randle Injury Update

Brian 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