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.

3 DAYS AGO

The 2024 Baller d'Or: Who Had The Best Calendar Year In Basketball?

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to give out their Baller d'Or nominations for the calendar year, the award for the best basketball player, before voting on who earned the title this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

56 min
6 DAYS AGO

1st Bontemps MVP Straw Poll: Who Has The Best Case?

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ 1st MVP Straw Poll of the season including if Jokic can win again, who has the best case as the season progresses, if the NBA Cup Final swayed voters at the last minute and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
DEC 18

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
DEC 16

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
DEC 13

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

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Good Content, Bad Chemistry

Dec 16

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.
Crybaby bontempts

2 days ago

Dw19922222

I love the pod I love nerding out about ball but I no longer can take bontempts anymore the minute windy or Tim make a. Mistake he has to carry on correcting them for 5-6 minutes terrible for an audio experience
3 point problem

5 days ago

copperfieldd

Great show. Here’s my solution to making the game more exciting: Limit the number of three point shots per game (10 per half per team?) & maybe allowing 2 three point attempts per team in final two minutes.
Brian great Tim awful

Dec 18

heynowniceshot

Love Brian and his valuable insight but Tim easily has the WORST podcast voice maybe of all time. He yells and his voice hurts my ears. He should go back and stick to writing. His voice is awful.