Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
Episodes
October 10, 2025 • 81 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the latest update on Giannis’ future in Milwaukee including if he could leave for the Knicks, what his timeline looks like with the Bucks and what could impact his decisions in the near future. Then, the guys draft every team in the NBA based on who will win the most games in the NBA regular season.
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October 7, 2025 • 78 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Cooper Flagg’s NBA preseason debut before diving into the 10 biggest names who will define the upcoming NBA season including uncertain futures for LeBron & Giannis, some potential big leaps for star players, some fascinating drama around the league and more.
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October 3, 2025 • 56 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Jonathan Kuminga’s contract with the Warriors including what it means for Golden State for the upcoming season. Additionally, the guys break down Steve Kerr’s interesting comments on his future with the Warriors and if the Thunder are not getting enough respect for winning the title. Then, the crew talks the Heat’s future after signing Jovic, Kevin Durant...
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September 30, 2025 • 56 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to take you around the league with the biggest stories of the new NBA season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future remains in flux as he refutes the Bucks owner's claim about his commitment. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant shows Giannis how to move on from offseason speculation. Around the league, Jason Kidd wants everyone to know that Kyrie Irving is right on schedule in his rec...
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September 26, 2025 • 48 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to our latest NBA Future Power Rankings analyzing which teams have the brightest futures ahead of them. The guys break down why the Clippers moved up so much despite all of the headlines, how the Luka trade shifted the fortunes in Dallas & LA, how injuries impacted Boston and much more.
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September 23, 2025 • 82 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Fred VanVleet’s potentially season-ending injury including if it could derail the Rockets’ hopes of a deep playoff run. Then, the guys break down this year’s NBA Offseason Survey from the best player in the league right now to the best/worst moves of the offseason, some interesting questions on LeBron’s future and much more! Plus, some referee points of e...
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September 19, 2025 • 43 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Anthony Slater and Aaron Turner, the President of Basketball at Verus and Jonathan Kuminga’s agent, to give a full break down of the negations between Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors. The guys go over the history that got us to this point, where things stand and what to expect moving forward.
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September 16, 2025 • 64 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview the Pacific Division of the NBA including if the Lakers improved this offseason, LeBron’s uncertain future with LA, if age and external distractions will harm the Clippers, how the Warriors should handle the Kuminga situation, the uncertainty for the Kings and the outlook for the Suns.
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September 12, 2025 • 57 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to some major headlines from the NBA Board of Governors meeting including All-Star Game changes, the cost of watching the games on NBA fans, Silver's highlight quote and much more. Plus, the guys talk the latest on the Kawhi situation with the Clippers before reacting to Giddey’s deal with the Bulls.
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September 9, 2025 • 73 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild series of upsets in EuroBasket, some major star performances from the likes of Luka and Giannis and some breakout candidates to watch for in the NBA from the tournament. Then, the guys preview the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference including if this is the year for the Magic to take a major leap, what to expect in Atlanta and the state of...
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September 5, 2025 • 85 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne to react to Ramona’s sit down with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer regarding the allegations of circumventing the NBA's salary cap with Kawhi Leonard & Aspiration. The crew discusses what Pablo Torre’s report means for the Clippers moving forward and where the league goes from here. Then, we talk Cam Thomas’ interesting return to the Nets, another form...
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September 2, 2025 • 68 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about the Southwest Division in the Western Conference. The guys break down what to expect after a wild offseason in Dallas, if the Rockets are ready to compete for a championship, what to expect from Wemby, if Ja Morant will be back to an elite level and much more! Plus, what Thanasis Antetokounmpo returning to the Bucks means ...
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August 29, 2025 • 69 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about the Central Division in the Eastern Conference. The guys break down some major injury concerns for the Cavs, talk if the Bucks are putting too much on Giannis, if Detroit can take the next step and much more!
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August 26, 2025 • 48 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about EuroBasket 2025 including the biggest stars to watch (like Luka, Jokic & Giannis), what teams may surprise you, some NBA players who have something to prove and much more!
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August 22, 2025 • 33 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. to talk about the Cavs’ upcoming season. The guys break down if Cleveland is ready to take a step forward when it comes to the playoffs before diving into Larry’s involvement as a minority owner with Leeds United and the greater soccer community growing in the NBA.
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August 19, 2025 • 66 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about new details on the Celtics’ sale after approval that could impact the future in Boston as well as what may happen for the Lakers in the approval process before talking the Blazers’ sale. Then, the guys talk what approach the Heat are taking going forward as a franchise and Trae Young’s future in Atlanta.
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August 15, 2025 • 57 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to re-draft the 2022 NBA Draft including what teams swung & missed, what players should have gone way higher in hindsight, some surprising risers and much more!
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August 12, 2025 • 35 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ article on this era of parity in NBA champions. The guys discuss if dynasties will be possible moving forward and if dynasties are good or bad for the league.
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August 8, 2025 • 78 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the All-In tiers list for the upcoming season breaking down the goals for every team in the NBA. The guys talk who should be going for a title, who should be lottery bound and who needs to find a direction.
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August 5, 2025 • 60 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a few major extensions in the NBA starting with Luka signing with the Lakers. The crew talk what this means for the future of LA before talking about the impact Bridges’ extension will have on the Knicks’ future options. Then, we finish by discussing De'Aaron Fox signing with the Spurs and if that contract makes sense for San Antonio.
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