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.

1 DAY AGO

Wolves Finding Chemistry, Should The Pelicans Move On From Zion?

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the struggles for Minnesota to start the season on defense, if the latest end of game scenarios have been telling about the team, the Spurs showing they may have multiple building blocks for Wemby including Stephon Castle, how Isaiah Hartenstein’s return hugely helps an issue for the Thunder, the future for the Pelicans after a difficult start including if they should part ways with Zion and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 9m
4 DAYS AGO

Ranking The Best Cores In The NBA

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ article ranking each NBA team based on the strength of their core big 3 going forward. The crew debates who could move up, why teams like the Bucks & 76ers were difficult to rank, which teams are in the best position going forward and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

41 min
6 DAYS AGO

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47 min
18 NOV

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

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 Brandin Podziemski. Finally, Brian & Yann discuss Victor Wembanyama’s youth development and some stories to highlight his personality that the greater public is yet to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 20m
15 NOV

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

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 Mavs clutch time numbers are an issue, the significance of Klay’s return game and some major NBA Cup takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 7m
13 NOV

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

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
11 NOV

Panic Time For Bucks? Major Injuries Around The League

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 Bucks and what to make of the Cavs’ historic start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 7m
8 NOV

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

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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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152 Ratings

Please stop interrupting one another

29/12/2023

MatteoMorgan_

Great pod but let someone finish. I had to turn this weeks off
Fire Zach Lowe?

5 Oct

Grinch_1976

Yet this complete idiot Bontemps still has a job? What ARE you doing ESPN.
Audio needs sorting - Too many mouth noises

15/02/2019

Emjaydubya

Content is fine, but they need to sort out their microphones. Some episodes I can here every noise that is produced by what I assume is Windy’s mouth and it’s really distracting.
More Lisa Robinson

25/01/2021

Samboj 1985

Lisa Robinson was the one of the best guests I’ve listened to. Brilliant. Podcast is great, an NBA must listen.