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.

2 DAYS AGO

Our 4th Annual Friendsgiving

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Thanksgiving episode as the crew welcomes back former ESPN colleague and current Pelicans' sideline reporter Andrew Lopez to break down the state of the Pelicans & his love of Disney, NBC Sports broadcaster Noah Eagle & ESPN/Celtics broadcaster Drew Carter join to talk their shared Syracuse connection with our producer Jackson, ESPN’s Michael C. Wright to talk Thanksgiving meal prep & the Spurs hot streak, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to break down his latest Western Conference tiers, ESPN’s Ryan Ruocco & Malika Andrews to discuss some wild behind the scenes stories in broadcasting, ESPN’s Bobby Marks on when the concerning struggles for the 76ers will reach a breaking point, ESPN’s Jorge Sedano to give us an incredible impression of a broadcasting icon, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne to talk some interesting background on the Ball brothers with a surprise guest, ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth to share some of her recent acting work with two superstars and ESPN’s Dave McMenamin to talk the state of the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 51m
4 DAYS 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
NOV 22

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
NOV 20

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
NOV 18

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
NOV 15

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
NOV 13

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
NOV 11

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

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“Look”

Nov 15

jrd603

Tim bontemps seems like a sixers apologist
Zion

4 days ago

Raj Fan

Big fan of the show. You guys were too callous regarding Zion. He is a unique talent with a unique body. He does not want to be in this position. Stop being so transactional. Place yourself in his shoes. I’m sure you don’t like when others call for you to be fired. Have more respect for a talent we all want to see succeed.
Getting worse

6 days ago

Gipp715

Bontemps drags the show down with his poor attitude and obvious biases.
Love Me Some BW

Nov 21

From Another Great Admirer

Sir I Wish you didn’t have Anything to do with steven smith.! He’s the Absolute Worst Ever.! He wants to be Like Our Great American Athletes And There’s No Way. How he Lied About his past.! 17-Straight 3’s GTFOofHere.His Shot is HORRIBLE You guys were talking about the Internet/Podcast and the Athletics who have them. At least They’ve Played The@Top Level. smith Wishes he Could’ve And now he’s doing Everything for people to see.! He’s The Troll. Trying to be like the Athletes that he Excoriates Everyday. Because of These Great Athletes, smith is Able to make $ & feed his Fam.! A UncleTom Piece Of Everything That’s Bad🌍ly But You Sir., Mr. LeBron 👑 James Respects You.! Really Want You To Have Your Own Show on ESPN You Would Do It The Right Way. Jaylen Rose and A Few Others Do it The Right Way. Critical of Play Not Critical of The Athletes Life. smith Has People Parents of Players Have Really Wanted to get him Kyrie’s Dad Was Really Close to a Double Double.! That Should Never Be.Sports is for Our Relaxation But smith make Us Not want to Watch. wht-Racist LOVE smith Because Excoriates Black Athletes I don’t know how Anyone could be Proud of that.! Kyrie Irving & aaron rodgers said Identical things In the Past. smith Excoriated Irving & Not rodgers So Please Don’t Be ANYTHING like ThatP.of a man Keep Being Great Mr.BrianW