Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
Episodes
December 1, 2023 • 46 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the significance of Mark Cuban selling his majority stake in the Mavs, why Nikola Jokić may be better than he was last season and we discuss if Zion is finding his footing. Plus, the Cojones Factor Player of the Month is awarded for November.
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November 29, 2023 • 56 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk the final night of group play in the In-Season Tournament including some surprising finishes. Plus, the guys discuss some of the league's statistical anomalies and whether they'll hold up including some shocking starts to the season and some concerningly sluggish ones.
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November 27, 2023 • 67 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the streaking Suns, why the Knicks are still a piece away from true contention, how the Bucks are in some ways what we expected & where they need to upgrade and the timeline for the white-hot Magic & what that could mean for this team. Plus, the guys preview the path to the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals for a variety of teams in contention.
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November 22, 2023 • 138 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Thanksgiving episode as the crew welcomes The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner to talk the Rockets’ surprising start, ESPN’s Andrew Lopez to break down state of the Spurs & Pelicans, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk to let us know if the Clippers are starting to figure things out, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to assess where the 2021 NBA Draft Class stands today, ESPN’s Dave ...
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November 20, 2023 • 48 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to assess the start to the season for some of the highest profile rookies in the NBA including a huge game from Chet, if Wemby’s inconsistency is an issue and a surprise rookie who is not getting enough spotlight. Plus, the guys break down some struggles for west coast teams like the Warriors.
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November 17, 2023 • 67 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Draymond’s suspension and the Celtics’ depth shining over the 76ers before spotlighting some players off to good starts who deserve more recognition including Bam Adebayo’s strong play for Miami, Tyrese Haliburton’s otherworldly offensive production, De'Aaron Fox shooting more 3’s and Donovan Mitchell’s strong play.
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November 15, 2023 • 61 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jamal Collier and Bobby Marks to talk the Bulls’ struggles, if Chicago will a trade target for teams, a chaotic ejection between Minnesota & Golden State, the Bucks identity crisis and how they can address their offensive issues. Plus, we break down the rookie ranks to start the season.
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November 13, 2023 • 62 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Tyrese Maxey’s incredible start to the season for the 76ers, the disastrous start to the Harden era with the Clippers, the Suns’ major 4th quarter struggles, who on the Warriors needs to step up and why Minnesota has been so strong.
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November 10, 2023 • 59 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the 76ers’ strong start after the Harden trade including a big win over Boston, the endless potential growing in Minnesota with Anthony Edwards, the Nuggets’ ability to find roster depth in the draft and the Rockets surprisingly competitive beginning to the season.
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November 8, 2023 • 56 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears to talk Spears’ story on Adam Silver’s comments on the future of the NBA All-Star game, some interesting background to the James Harden trade, what is going wrong for the Lakers to start the season and more.
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November 6, 2023 • 66 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk if the Mavs’ 5-1 start to the season is sustainable, why the Suns have a problem at center, if injuries will continue to be an issue in Phoenix, small ball lineups hurting the Warriors, how impressive Wembanyama’s monster game was and what to expect in James Harden’s debut with the Clippers.
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November 3, 2023 • 77 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down some of the most disappointing teams to start the season including a disastrous start in Memphis, the Bucks not gelling as quickly as expected, Chicago not knowing they should rebuild, the Heat not emphasizing the regular season and offensive struggles for the Knicks. Plus, the guys talk their expectations for the In-Season Tournament.
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November 1, 2023 • 46 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to break down every aspect of the James Harden trade from the 76ers to the Clippers including next steps, what stars Philadelphia may target, how Harden fits in LA, what the rotations may look like, what these means for both teams this season and OKC’s potentially valuable gamble.
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October 30, 2023 • 54 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down what to expect between James Harden and the 76ers, early struggles in Portland, a strong start from Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama’s unique start, the Nuggets impressing and the anniversary of LeBron’s NBA debut.
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October 25, 2023 • 57 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Marc J. Spears and Bobby Marks to react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new contract with the Bucks, talk if he will still stay long-term, break down Bradley Beal’s interesting path to getting traded to the Suns before looking at our NBA future power rankings.
3:15 Giannis Signs Extension
20:35 New Info On Bradley Beal’s Trade
42:40 NBA Future Power Rankings
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October 23, 2023 • 65 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to draft their favorite win total teams for 2023. The guys run through every team as they draft the teams they think will win the most regular season games this year.
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October 20, 2023 • 60 mins
On the Hoop Collective with Brian Windhorst, chats with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul about his memoir 'Lucky Me,' his streetwear fashion roots, major career moves, and the challenges of a sports agency. Get the scoop on Rich's vision for the future and how he handles the tricky world of client relationships and trade requests.
1:12 Why Rich Paul Penned His Memoir
6:20 Rich Paul's Streetwear Fashion Roots
15:00 LeBron's Air Force On...
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October 16, 2023 • 67 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Andrew Lopez and Ohm Youngmisuk to talk Victor Wembanyama’s highlight filled start to his NBA career, how Denver is looking to start the season and how the pairing of Dame and Giannis looks going forward.
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October 13, 2023 • 67 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how some things were bigger than basketball in Brooklyn last night before diving into Ben Simmons & Zion Williamson’s journey back to being healthy playmakers in the lineup including which one could make a major impact this season. Then, the guys talk the NBA making a stand on load management more aggressively than in the past and Victor Wembanyama and Chet H...
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October 9, 2023 • 56 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the start of the preseason, early reps for new look offenses like the Suns, some difficult lineup decisions in Boston & Golden State, the impact of some key injuries around the league including Marcus Smart & Jarrett Allen and more.
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