Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
Episodes
November 26, 2025 • 146 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Friendsgiving episode as our crew welcomes some of our favorite guests to talk about everything from major NBA storylines to the best type of ice to put in your beverages. In this edition we welcome ESPN’s Anthony Slater to talk if it is time to be concerned about the Warriors, ESPN’s Vince Goodwill to discuss if the Pistons are ready to make a major ...
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November 24, 2025 • 81 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss some of the biggest lessons learned from the early NBA season including why an Anthony Davis trade will be challenging for Dallas, the MVP to this point, some injury concerns, emerging stars and much more.
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November 21, 2025 • 54 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to discuss the reports that LaMelo Ball is open to a trade and some major shakeups in the Lakers’ front office. Then, we dive into our 2025-26 Small Sample-Size Theater to talk Houston’s unique path to the best offense in the NBA, if the Thunder can win over 70 games, the Rookie of the Year race, which conference is better and much more.
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November 19, 2025 • 51 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the many injuries to the stars across the NBA and what is causing the rise in players missing time. Then, the guys discuss if the Bucks can survive without Giannis including if the depth in the Eastern Conference could be more challenging than the Western Conference. Plus, with Wembanyama, Castle and Harper sidelined can the Spurs stay alive in the West? F...
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November 17, 2025 • 60 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the incredible games we have already seen to start the NBA season including a wild slate of finishes over the weekend. Then, the guys discuss the significance of the Hawks’ success without Trae Young, the Knicks compounding injuries, why the Cavs have not reached their ceiling from last year yet and how wide open the Eastern Conference is. Finally, the cre...
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November 14, 2025 • 62 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vincent Goodwill and Ramona Shelburne to discuss the Clippers’ concerning start to the season, Jokic’s historic performance in LA, why Denver are legit contenders, how LeBron will fit upon returning to the Lakers, the impact of Brunson’s injury on the Knicks and OKC’s dominance over the league thus far.
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November 12, 2025 • 48 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss what led to the firing of Dallas GM Nico Harrison including a unique atmosphere for the Bucks-Mavs game, the impact on the team and why it happened now. Plus, what will happen for the Mavericks moving forward and if they should consider trading Anthony Davis or Kyrie Irving. Then, the guys talk a concerning injury to Cleveland’s star guard Darius Garland b...
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November 10, 2025 • 62 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Pistons looking poised for another big leap forward this season, the Rockets winning games how good teams do, the Suns outperforming expectations, if it's time to panic about the Clippers, Jokic’s dominance, the drama in Dallas and more.
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November 7, 2025 • 60 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Anthony Slater and Vincent Goodwill to talk Russell Westbrook’s turn back the clock night, if the Warriors’ early season injuries are a concern for the aging team, the sustainability of the Knicks finding their stride and how wide open the Eastern Conference is. Plus, could Detroit be a potential buyer at the deadline and are the Mavs hurting Cooper Flagg’s development with the squad’s current st...
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November 5, 2025 • 49 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Victor Wembanyama looking to bounce back in a big matchup with the Lakers, LA’s surprising start despite injuries, the Cavs getting healthier, the Rockets high powered offense, the latest on Ja Morant’s future in Memphis and the surprising start to the season for the Jazz.
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November 3, 2025 • 65 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Ja Morant’s suspension and his future in Memphis before diving into the Lakers’ strong start and the Heat’s change in offensive approach. Plus, the Pelicans disastrous start to the season, the Thunder’s historic start, the Mavs’ offense struggling and reaction to our voicemail line.
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October 31, 2025 • 55 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the start of the NBA Cup before diving into some of the most surprising starts to the NBA season. The guys tackle the Bulls’ incredible start, the Hawks and Magic struggling, the best backcourt in basketball, Austin Reaves’ incredible run and much more.
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October 29, 2025 • 48 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and current partner in Pryor Cashman & former SDNY Complex Frauds & Cybercrime Chief Katherine Reilly to break down the NBA’s gambling scandal. The crew tackles how this case moves forward, why the NBA cleared Rozier, how strong the case is for each of the two indictments, why Billups was only fully listed in one indictment and much more.
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October 27, 2025 • 61 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss some of the most interesting results from the NBA’s opening week of action. The guys break down some notable injuries, expectations for Cooper Flagg, some insane scoring outbursts, the future of tanking, if Celtics fans should be worried and much more.
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October 24, 2025 • 57 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the impact around the league following the news of the arrests made in connection to the FBI's gambling inquiries involving Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones. Then, the guys tackle Victor Wembanyama’s sensational season opener for the Spurs befo...
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October 22, 2025 • 58 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vincent Goodwill and Bobby Marks to discuss the impact of some extensions around the league before discussing the significance of the injuries on the Knicks and if the 76ers are healthier than expected. Then, Cavs center Jarrett Allen joins the show to discuss the outlook for the upcoming season in Cleveland, the NBA’s movement back to an emphasis on size, his unique wedding dance and more.
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October 20, 2025 • 73 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the impressive unofficial debut from AJ Dybantsa at BYU, Joel Embiid’s return & what reasonable expectations are for the 76ers, how concerning Memphis’ injuries are, the latest additions to the Kings’ roster and the likelihood of the title defense for the Thunder.
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October 17, 2025 • 77 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the future of the NBA's international business before breaking down the Western Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, playoff teams and lottery teams. Plus, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations James Jones joins the show to discuss the responsibilities that we don’t see in his role.
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October 15, 2025 • 65 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Anthony Slater and new member of the Hoop family Vincent Goodwill to talk the latest on the Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors, how to end a dynasty and some possible locations for a theoretical Giannis trade. Then, the guys discuss Cooper Flagg playing point guard in Dallas, Victor Wembanyama's growth spurt and the amount of size across the league. Plus, some bonus storytime’s with Windy.
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October 13, 2025 • 66 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to some noteworthy moments in preseason games and emphasize the importance of Embiid’s activity in the preseason. Then, the guys break down the Eastern Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, playoff teams, lottery teams and tankers.
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