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.

1D AGO

NBA Finals Game 5 Reaction: Historic Win For Thunder

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert to react live to Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Plus, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Tim Bontemps join to discuss a historic output from Jalen Williams & SGA, the impact of Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, T. J. McConnell’s comeback attempt, where the series goes from here and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

36 min
2D AGO

NBA Finals Game 5 Preview + Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to Magic & Kevin Durant’s Preferred Trade Destinations

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers from the Tipsy Tiki in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The guys break down SGA’s controversial clutch shot, the refereeing in Game 4 and the trends you need to look out for in Game 5 including 3-point shooting, the Thunder’s screening, the key player for the Pacers and more. Then, the guys break down the significance of Desmond Bane being traded from Memphis to Orlando and what it signifies going forward for both teams. Finally, the crew debates if Kevin Durant’s 3 preferred trade destinations will work for the Suns as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4D AGO

NBA Finals Game 4 Reaction: Thunder Come Up Clutch

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps to react live to Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The guys talk some major adjustments from OKC, SGA’s clutch play down the stretch, if the Pacers missed an opportunity, if this series could go 7 and much more! Plus, a surprise appearance from ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins to break down what he expects from the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

37 min
5D AGO

NBA Finals Game 4 Preview + Knicks’ Crazy Coaching Search | The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The guys break down the Pacers’ ability to speed up the game, OKC looking exhausted late and some huge bench production from Indiana before talking what this means for the remainder of the series and how vital Game 4 will be for the Thunder. Then, the guys talk a New York Knicks’ coaching search filled with rejection so far including where it may go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 min
6D AGO

NBA Finals Game 3 Reaction: Pacers Make A Loud Statement

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert to react live to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The guys talk the huge game from the Pacers’ bench, Haliburton stepping up, what went wrong for SGA, what adjustments the Thunder need to make, where the series goes from here and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

36 min
JUN 10

NBA Finals Game 3 Preview + Giannis Trade Buzz & Garland Injury Update

Brian Windhorst is joined by Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals as the Indiana Pacers return home to face the Oklahoma City Thunder with the series tied 1-1. Plus, Giannis Antetokounmpo—despite swirling trade rumors, the Bucks star reaffirms his commitment to Milwaukee, is his future truly with the Bucks ? And we provide an update on Darius Garland’s injury status as the Cavaliers assess their offseason outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
JUN 9

NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction: Thunder Bounce Back

Brian Windhorst is joined by NBA champion Iman Shumpert to react live to Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The guys break down SGA’s huge game, the major impact of the OKC role players, Haliburton’s off night, where the series goes from here and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

37 min
JUN 7

NBA Finals Game 2 Preview. Knicks Pursue Jason Kidd, Suns Hire New Head Coach

(:30) NBA Finals Game 2 PreviewThe Thunder look to bounce back after a heartbreaking Game 1 loss to the Pacers. (25:54) Knicks Coaching WatchNYK reportedly targeting Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd as their next head coach. However Kidd is under contract with the Mavericks (33:39 )Suns Make a MoveThe Phoenix Suns have hired Jordan Ott, former Cavaliers and Lakers assistant, as their new head coach. Ott becomes the team’s fourth coach in four seasons. What’s Next for the Suns? Devin Booker expected to be the centerpiece of the team moving forward. Kevin Durant’s future remains uncertain, with trade rumors heating up as the offseason begins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bros chins is so massive

Jun 8

Ant edwards5

Do yk what else is massive…
Pardon the Interruption

1d ago

Thejenjenjen

They should resurrect the name PTI for this show because all these 3 do these days is try to cut off whoever is talking. It’s to the point where any coherent thought is just lost in the squabble. I stopped the most recent ep 10 min in because I was over it.
No kings protest? How bout no Bontemps protest

3d ago

Trevorffegj

Bontemps ruins every single pod. Please send him packing
Love you guys!

4d ago

Gayle Allen

Thanks for all the hours you put into the pod. Thank you Windy for being so consistent with releases and thanks Tim and Tim. The three of you have different strengths and styles and it makes for a fun and insightful pod. Producer Jackson thanks for putting it all together. Keep up the great work - appreciate you!