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

SGA & Thunder Make A Statement, How A Suspension Created ‘A Nicer Draymond’

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Thunder thrashing the Cavs in a rematch in OKC including SGA’s outstanding performance and if this game highlighted some flaws for Cleveland. Plus, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk joins to discuss his fascinating sit down with Draymond Green regarding his change in approach to mental health and Steph Curry clarifying his comments on the future of the Warriors franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

58 min
3 DAYS AGO

Curry's Telling Quotes On Warriors' Future, Detroit & Houston Ahead Of Schedule

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Steph Curry’s interesting comments about the future of Golden State, the Rockets being ahead of schedule, the incredible improvement in Detroit, the plan for the Clippers going forward, the struggles for the Lakers and the latest on the Jimmy Butler drama with the Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
5 DAYS AGO

Two Hottest Teams & The Best Contracts In The NBA

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk some wild Wizards stats, the two hottest teams in the NBA right now, the end of the Cavs’ streak and the latest drama from Zion in New Orleans. Plus, Bontemps breaks down the best contracts in the NBA by assembling the ultimate team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 1m
JAN 10

Thunder-Cavs Lives Up To Hype, Our All-Star Selection Outlook

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to recap the historic Thunder-Cavs matchup that lived up to all of the hype including how both teams came away winners, what this means for the game as a whole and who should be the title favorite. Plus, who is currently deserving of being selected to the All-Star team in each conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 4m
JAN 8

Beal's Future With Suns, Kings & Pistons Heat Up

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a ‘Cardinal Rule’ in the NBA that applies to Bradley Beal & the Suns, the injuries running through the Dallas Mavericks, the Kings & Pistons catching fire of late including what they are doing right. Plus, the guys preview a huge matchup between the Thunder & Cavs before talking the return of Zion Williamson for New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

56 min
JAN 6

Jimmy Butler’s Future In Miami, Thunder Make Statement VS. Boston, Wemby Shows Out

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon as well as special guest & friend of the pod ‘Superlawyer’ Alex Spiro to discuss the Thunder’s statement win over the Celtics including if Boston is relying on the 3-point line too much and why OKC matches up well with the Celtics. Plus, we break down what is going on with Jimmy Butler in Miami and what we can expect from Pat Riley & the Heat in response. Finally, the crew reacts to a wild set of battles between Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 12m
JAN 3

The Hoop Collective: Are the CAVS the best team in the NBA ? Plus the Knicks stay hot

Brian Windhorst is joined by Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about if the Cleveland Cavaliers are real contenders and they preview their match up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Plus they break down the New York Knicks Hot streak in the last 10 games. They discuss the results of the first round NBA All Star voting. Sacramento Kings fall out. And TIm MacMahon gives out the cojones award for clutch player of the month of December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 8m
12/30/2024

The Hoop Collective reveals the best basketball Players at every Age group

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the best basketball players at each age level. From 17 years old to, the only 40-year old player in the NBA LeBron James. 2:12 Cameron Boozer (17) 5:52 Cooper Flag (18) 8:32 V. J. Edgecombe (19) 10:33 Victor Wembanyama (20) 12:00 Dyson Daniels (21) 18:30 Paolo Banchero (22) 19:36 Anthony Edwards (23) 25:39 Tyrese Haliburton (24) 28:51 Luka Dončić (25) 29:39 Shai Alexander (26) 32:35 Bam Adebayo (27) 34:53 Jalen Brunson (28) 38:20 Nikola Jokic (29) 39:25 Giannis Antetokounmpo (30) 41:05 Anthony Davis (31) 42:00 Kyrie Irving (32) 43:05 Khris Middleton (33) 44:45 Damian Lillard (34) 46:40 Jimmy Butler (35) 47:12 Kevin Durant or Steph Curry (36) 51:15 Mike Conley Jr. (37), Al Horford (38), Chris Paul (39), Lebron James (40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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3,445 Ratings

For NBA wonks

Jan 7

Total hoop man

Love the chatter, the inside the industry tidbits and the enthusiasm for the game and its players. But I get tired of the endless ribbing between the hosts and the bickering over endlessly repetitive items that should take 20 seconds but go on for 2 minutes. At best it’s really enjoyable and I learn something but at worst it’s like being at a boring dinner party with a bunch of uncles who were competitive high school ballers and think they know everything.
5 without Bontemps

5 days ago

StaceyAugmon

I’ve listened for quite a bit, however, when Bontemps starts speaking I tune out. He is the epitome of a troll. Based on other reviews, I feel validated knowing others feel my pain yet disheartening knowing that he’s still there and we all have to suffer through his general unpleasantness. Other than him, it’s great.
Terrible podcast

5 days ago

Ramon707

Windy has the worst takes and doesn’t do his homework on topics unless he’s talking about LeBron.
Why has NBA popularity dropped among the younger people?

Jan 8

Hubestar

When I ask my 20-year old son who is a die-hard NBA fan (the only sport he follows), he says ‘Who has time to watch a game? It takes 30 minutes to watch the final 2 minutes. If I want that kind of action, I would be watching a baseball game!’ Words for NBA to chew on…