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.

10 HR. AGO

NBA Cup, All-Star Game & More Future Potential NBA Changes…Plus, Are The Bucks Back?

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon along with special guest writer & host for such shows as ‘SIX TROPHIES’ Jason Concepcion to talk the Bucks dominating the Thunder to win the NBA Cup, if Milwaukee is back as a threat in the East and how concerning the Thunder’s offensive struggles can be. Then, the crew dives into potential improvements for the NBA Cup, the All-Star game and more after NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s latest comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
2 DAYS AGO

NBA Cup Final Preview, Schroder Trade Reaction & Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the finals matchup for the NBA Cup between Milwaukee and Oklahoma City including how the Thunder are putting the league on notice before talking about potential trades for the Warriors after the Dennis Schröder deal and if there are any moves to be made involving Jimmy Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

58 min
5 DAYS AGO

Norman Powell Joins To Talk Kobe’s Influence, Work Ethic & A Crazy Preseason + A Day in The Life Of An NBA Ref

Brian Windhorst is joined by Clippers’ guard Norman Powell to discuss Kobe’s legacy around the league, his crazy offseason workout program and capitalizing on opportunities. Then, NBA Officials James Capers & Tyler Ford join the show to talk about a day in the life of an NBA referee and the challenges of the job before a surprise guest joins to ask the refs some important questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 4m
DEC 11

NBA Cup Reaction: Thunder Make Statement, Bucks Stabilizing?

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Jamal Collier to react to the NBA Cup quarterfinal matchups including the Thunder making a needed statement against the Mavs and the Bucks downing the Magic while showing some concerning moments on defense. Plus, the crew previews the big battles between the Hawks & Knicks and the Warriors & Rockets including which teams have the most to prove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
DEC 9

Embiid Returns But Knee Issues A Major Concern? Memphis A Contender? Trade Challenges

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Joel Embiid’s return for the 76ers, the concern surrounding his lingering knee soreness, why the CBA will make trades difficult, the Bucks finding a new rhythm, Memphis using great depth to win games, Ja Morant’s comments on dunking, some key injury updates and Luka returning to MVP form for Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
DEC 6

2024-25 Small Sample-Size Theater

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton and Chris Herring to talk ‘Small Sample-Size Theater’ with the trends of the NBA season so far, including the increase in 3-point attempts around the league, the Lakers’ struggles, the Knicks’ league best offense, the Wizards’ historically bad start, the imbalance between the Eastern & Western Conferences, if the Bucks are righting the ship and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 4m
DEC 4

Top 25 Players Under 25 & Concern For Struggling Lakers

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the ‘Top 25 Players Under 25’ list from espn.com including how many players from Houston were featured on the list, why the Magic’s young core is mirroring a championship team and who is falling down this list at an alarming rate. Plus, what is going wrong with the struggling Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min
DEC 2

Who Will Advance In The NBA Cup? The Next Steps For Knicks & Mavs

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to make sense of the latest NBA Cup standings including what each team needs to do to advance. Then, the crew talks what Bridges & the Knicks need to do to get consistent results, the impressive streak for the Magic despite missing Paolo, Giannis’ insane level of play and Luka’s return for the Mavs. Plus, the ‘Cojones Factor Player Of The Month’ is awarded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Good Content, Bad Chemistry

2 days ago

Saboethan02

The NBA is fantastic content and always good drama. The Hosts are obviously well-sourced and very knowledgeable about both in-game stuff and league stuff. Hoop Collective is a very compelling discussion and strong analysis, but not very good chemistry between the hosts. You guys need to stop interrupting each other every other sentence. No one is ever allowed to finish their point lol. Thats what makes it sometimes hard to follow. But overall a fun pod.
LTLFTC

Dec 9

Rafa Postel

I really liked the pod with Pelton and Herring. Better chemistry with Windhorst and more informative than usual. Good pod anyway thanks
Overall informative

Dec 7

oldslow runner

Entertaining pod even though Tim Bontemps thinks the NBA world revolves around the Knicks who have not won a championship in 50 years
Enjoyable

Dec 6

Shaun Singletary

This podcast is great at covering many of the behind the scenes moments in the NBA. The insider coverage is honest and fair. One issue is that Windy sometimes talks over the guests or cuts them off outright. It keeps guests from finishing their thought. Other than that, it’s fantastic.