Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.

Episodes

March 23, 2026 65 mins
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Lakers strong play of late including Luka’s scoring outbursts before discussing a weakness that keeps popping up. Plus, an interesting stretch for the Cavs and some playoff seeding battles to monitor moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to discuss if Cade Cunningham’s injury will prevent Detroit from a deep playoff run and if it will open up the Eastern Conference any more. Then, we discuss the Giannis injury and the Bucks’ desire to shut him down for the season including if Milwaukee should be looking to trade him this offseason. Finally, we break down some interesting postgame quotes from Jayl...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Rockets continuing to struggle in clutch time and if their issues on offense could prevent them from competing with the elite teams in the Western Conference. Plus, the Lakers have been streaking and LeBron has adapted his play to fit the team, what can this mean for playoff hopes in LA? Next, we break down how big of an issue Anthony Edwards’ injury ...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about a major win for the Lakers and how Luka is stepping forward as the leader in LA. Next, we discuss OKC getting a big win over the Wolves and SGA fighting to keep his 20-point game streak alive. Then, the guys break down some very confident quotes from Victor Wembanyama and how he continues to back them up. Finally, an interesting schedule situation for t...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to talk the biggest questions that will decide the fate of the season for the Knicks before reacting to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra apologizing to “absolutely no one” about the path to Bam’s historic 83-point game. Then, we discuss the latest updates on Steph Curry’s injury including how the Warriors are approaching it with caution. Next, the guys tackle how much s...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s heroic performance against the Nuggets including if that epic game ended the MVP debate. Plus, are we concerned about the healing Nuggets at all or encouraged by improving health? Then, we discuss if this is the best season of Kawhi’s career before discussing if the up and down Knicks are a concern. Finally, the epic return of the Co...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to get together for an emergency pod to react to Bam Adebayo scoring a historic 83 points for the Heat tonight. We discuss the significance of him passing Kobe for 2nd-most points in NBA History and some wild reactions around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Tatum’s return to the Celtics and if it now makes Boston the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference. Next, we talk about the Lakers’ big win over the Knicks before diving into Victor Wembanyama’s impassioned performances of late. The guys discuss why Wemby’s passion and competitive fire are so good for the NBA moving forward. Then, we discuss the sta...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and King McClure to preview the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft including which players have the chance to change the trajectory of an NBA franchise. Plus, we talk about the drama with the top pick between AJ Dybantsa & Darryn Peterson.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about Giannis’ return to the Bucks and what these next few months will mean for his future in Milwaukee. Then, we discuss an interesting back and forth between Paolo Banchero and Orlando head coach Jamahl Mosley before speaking about Trae Young’s upcoming debut for the Wizards. Finally, we break down Steph Curry’s latest injury before talking OKC’s strategy t...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about the Knicks getting a big win over the Spurs at MSG including if San Antonio has some concerns for the playoffs surrounding Wemby’s support. Plus, we break down injury updates on Jayson Tatum & Steph Curry before tackling a big win for Minnesota and the potential for Anthony Edwards to be a playoff threat again. Finally, we discuss if Jokic’s wrist injur...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to talk a big matchup between the Cavs & Pistons in Detroit including why the Pistons are extra motivated for the playoff push this season. Plus, we react to Kevin Durant’s comments on the future of Team USA basketball and how they compare to the rest of the world heading into the 2028 Olympics. Finally, we discuss why Nikola Jokic has not looked right of late be...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Cavs getting a big home win over the Knicks including a breakdown of what this game says about each team. Plus, the Spurs make a statement in Detroit in a fashion that raises questions about the Pistons’ ability to make a deep playoff run, in part due to San Antonio having two elite defenders. The guys then tackle the injured Thunder continuing to get...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Thunder getting a shorthanded win against the Cavs including if Cleveland will be able to figure out their rotations in time to make a deep playoff run. Next, we talk about more inexplicable losses from the Wolves before diving into a tough loss for the Lakers against Boston on Pat Riley’s day in LA. Finally, we discuss if the young Pistons will be re...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ 2nd MVP Straw Poll of the season including some possible paths to first time winners, the brilliance of SGA and if Jokic can get enough games in. Plus, we break down some possible tanking solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down what teams in the NBA have a 5% chance to win the NBA Finals this season. Then, the guys tackle some of the tight battles for the NBA end of season awards before talking about the three things they are most excited for down the stretch of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Bobby Marks to react to what became a great NBA All-Star Game including why it worked so well this year. Plus, Kawhi’s sensational performance and what the Clippers are doing going forward. Finally, we discuss NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s extremely consequential press conference with major updates on a variety of topics like tanking and what the league may be looking into to ...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to discuss Windy’s topics that he is done discussing including tanking, the All-Star Game and more. Then, the guys tackle Kawhi’s historic year before talking the Spurs' strong finish before the break with Wemby’s epic performances. Finally, can the Knicks make a deep playoff run with their up and down play?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss LeBron’s comments about how far the Lakers are from contending for a championship before discussing if the path to that goal includes LeBron. Then, we talk if the Warriors are stuck in their current position and if they will ever contend with Steph Curry again. Next, we break down the potential for a Tatum return including what impact it could have on Bost...
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss Harden’s debut with the Cavs including how much better Cleveland can be after replacing Garland. Next, the guys talk some tanking issues around the NBA before breaking down the historic winning streak for the Hornets and a very unique weekend set of games for the Knicks. Plus, how wide open is the Eastern Conference this season? Finally, the Wolves up and ...
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