Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Episodes
Luka’s Future In LA? Warriors, Suns & Deadline Teams To Watch
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to talk a unique trade that the shocking Luka blockbuster reminded them of, if Luka’s future is in L...
Fox To Spurs Trade Reaction + Mavs Awkward Luka Trade Presser & Lakers’ Star History
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the latest trade in the NBA involving the Kings, Spurs & Bulls centered ...
Emergency Pod: MOST SHOCKING TRADE IN THE HISTORY OF THE NBA – Reaction
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to one of the biggest trades in NBA history sending Luka Doncic to the Lake...
Denver Falters, 76ers’ Turnaround, Don’t Forget About The Clippers
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Nuggets’ struggles of late including an interesting lineup decision, t...
Potential De'Aaron Fox Trades, Surging Knicks & Struggling Celtics
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Shams Charania’s report that the Kings are open to talks for a potenti...
Lakers' Resurgence For Real? Can Bulls Avoid Disaster? Houston A Contender?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers’ recent resurgence & what this means for the team going forward...
Wemby’s Outrageous Skillset On Display, NBA On-Court Product Best It Has Ever Been
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Victor Wembanyama’s triumphant return to Paris in a win showcasing his ent...
Hall Of Famer Vince Carter On His Career & Incredible Longevity
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter to talk Vince’s career ahead of the Nets retiring his jersey this...
Disaster Brewing For 76ers? Jimmy Butler Returns, Hawks A Tough Out?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss if a disaster is brewing for the 76ers this season including where Philly...
SGA & Thunder Make A Statement, How A Suspension Created ‘A Nicer Draymond’
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Thunder thrashing the Cavs in a rematch in OKC including SGA’s out...
Curry's Telling Quotes On Warriors' Future, Detroit & Houston Ahead Of Schedule
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Steph Curry’s interesting comments about the future of Golden State, the R...
Two Hottest Teams & The Best Contracts In The NBA
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk some wild Wizards stats, the two hottest teams in the NBA right now, the end...
Thunder-Cavs Lives Up To Hype, Our All-Star Selection Outlook
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to recap the historic Thunder-Cavs matchup that lived up to all of the hype includin...
Beal's Future With Suns, Kings & Pistons Heat Up
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a ‘Cardinal Rule’ in the NBA that applies to Bradley Beal & the Suns, th...
Jimmy Butler’s Future In Miami, Thunder Make Statement VS. Boston, Wemby Shows Out
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon as well as special guest & friend of the pod ‘Superlawyer’ Alex Spiro to discuss...
The Hoop Collective: Are the CAVS the best team in the NBA ? Plus the Knicks stay hot
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about if the Cleveland Cavaliers are real contenders and they preview their match u...
The Hoop Collective reveals the best basketball Players at every Age group
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the best basketball players at each age level. From 17 years old to, t...
Recapping Christmas day storylines: Luka goes down, Celtics on the low, Lakers on the rise ?
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the Christmas day games. MacMahon gives us some ins...
The 2024 Baller d'Or: Who Had The Best Calendar Year In Basketball?
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
1st Bontemps MVP Straw Poll: Who Has The Best Case?
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
NBA Cup, All-Star Game & More Future Potential NBA Changes…Plus, Are The Bucks Back?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Co...
NBA Cup Final Preview, Schroder Trade Reaction & Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 inclu...
Norman Powell Joins To Talk Kobe’s Influence, Work Ethic & A Crazy Preseason + A Day in The Life Of An NBA Ref
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by Clippers’ guard Norman Powell to discuss Kobe’s legacy around the league, his crazy offseason workout program and cap...
NBA Cup Reaction: Thunder Make Statement, Bucks Stabilizing?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Embiid Returns But Knee Issues A Major Concern? Memphis A Contender? Trade Challenges
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
2024-25 Small Sample-Size Theater
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, i...
Top 25 Players Under 25 & Concern For Struggling Lakers
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the ‘Top 25 Players Under 25’ list from espn.com including how man...
Who Will Advance In The NBA Cup? The Next Steps For Knicks & Mavs
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to make sense of the latest NBA Cup standings including what each team needs to do t...
Our 4th Annual Friendsgiving
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Thanksgiving episode as the crew welcomes back former ESPN colleag...
Wolves Finding Chemistry, Should The Pelicans Move On From Zion?
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the struggles for Minnesota to start the season on defense, if the latest en...
Ranking The Best Cores In The NBA
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ article ranking each NBA team based on the strength of their...
Major Drama As 76ers Struggle, Bucks & Knicks Turning The Corner?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the continued drama with the struggling 76ers including Embiid & Maxey, if t...
Development Of Jokic & Wemby, Shocking Trades That Almost Happened, Brandin Podziemski Interview
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by several guests including current author and member of the Nuggets’ front office Mike Singer, Warriors' guard Brandin Po...
Is The Wolves-Knicks Trade Working? Plus, Concern After Embiid Return?
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to measure where the Wolves-Knicks offseason trade involving Julius Randle, Karl-Ant...
Early Teams Who Could Look For Trades & Grading The Lakers’ Start
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Kevin Pelton to break down the Lakers’ start to the season after a challenging road trip, an ...
Panic Time For Bucks? Major Injuries Around The League
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the significance of a variety of injuries around the NBA, including an...
CBA Good For League? Warriors Legitimate? 76ers' Struggles
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest CEO of Priority Sports Mark Bartelstein to talk the impact of the CBA...
Definitive Tatum & Kerr Conversation, Thunder Dominate, 76ers & Heat Struggle
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is first joined by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne to talk the dynamic between Jayson Tatum & Steve Kerr ahead of the Warriors-Celtics matchup...
Embiid Reaction, Time For Concern For 76ers & Bucks? Ant Steps Up
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk an interesting weekend for the 76ers including Embiid’s altercation with a...
Warriors & Suns Impress, Randle Set In Minnesota, Bronny Embraced In Cleveland
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Andscape's Marc J. Spears to talk the injured Warriors impressing, a slow start for Zion & the Pel...
Chet & Wemby: Revolutionary Big Men, Orlando’s Magical Start, Flow Issues For Knicks
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how Wemby & Chet are continuing to revolutionize the role of the modern big ...
Lakers & Cavs Impressing Early, Major Issues For Bucks & Nuggets
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk their reaction to Dwyane Wade’s statue, the significance of the Lakers’ ...
Concern For Knicks & Embiid’s Health, Cavs & Celtics Statement Start
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Brian’s experience with ‘The Wall’ at the Intuit Dome, if we should be...
Big Extension Deals, Embiid Out, Bronny's Historic Debut Reaction
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to talk some of the most notable extensions that were done and not done this week before talking if we...
Preseason NBA Awards Predictions
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss who will win the major awards in the NBA including MVP, Rookie of the Yea...
Who Has The Most To Prove In The NBA? + Lonzo’s Miraculous Return & Hartenstein Injury Impact
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Sabrina Ionescu’s incredible shot in the WNBA Finals & the success of her ...
Extension Watch, Importance Of Murray To Denver, Big Trades That Never Happened
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne to welcome Shams to the Hoop Collective family, talk some of the biggest trade...
How Will The 76ers Manage Embiid + People Who Will Define This NBA Season
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how the 76ers will manage Joel Embiid’s playing time this season and the e...
Young Talent Ready For A Major Leap This Season?
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down some of the young talent around the league that could be set for break...
Major Preseason Debuts & Boston Highlights Concern In Denver
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the significance of the preseason debuts for KAT in New York, DiVincen...
Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, Luka Doncic and Early Training Camp Questions Around the League!
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon, and Tim Bontemps check-in from with the early training camp coverage of the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Memphis Gri...
Full 2024 Media Day Reaction
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by our ESPN NBA reporters at a variety of locations from media days across the league to break down ALL of the biggest story...
FULL Breakdown Of The Knicks-Timberwolves Blockbuster Trade
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Bobby Marks to break down every aspect of the of the Knicks-Timberwolves trade centered around Ka...
The Man Behind The NBA’s Most Iconic Photos
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Dave McMenamin and one of the NBA's premier photographers, Nathaniel “Nat” S. Butler to talk the stories behin...
Season Win Total Draft For 2024/25
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to draft their favorite win total teams for 2024/25. The guys run through every team...
Modern Expansion In The NBA + Mock Expansion Draft
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Kevin Pelton and Bobby Marks to talk the future of expansion in the NBA before Bobby assumes the rol...
DeMar DeRozan Interview
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by new Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan to talk about his new book Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm, his advo...
A Hoop Collective Homecoming Live Show In Akron
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon live in Akron, Ohio at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to talk the legendary LeBron...
Murray Extension & Biggest Roster Holes After Free Agency
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the significance of Jamal Murray’s contract extension with the Nugge...
Early Western Conference Tiers
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the Western Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, play...
Early Eastern Conference Tiers
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the Eastern Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, play...
The Most Important People For This NBA This Season
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to select the most intriguing people & teams heading into this upcoming season inclu...
NBA Offseason Survey - Predicting MVP, Title Winner, Best & Worst Moves & More!
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ NBA offseason survey that polls scouts, NBA executives and c...
Redrafting The 2020 NBA Draft
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to redraft the 2020 NBA Draft including who got their picks right and what stars nee...
Drafting The Best Franchise Starting Players Around The NBA
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to draft the best players to start a franchise with right now in all of basketball a...
NBA Stock Market – Are You Buying Or Selling A Teams Future?
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to tackle the NBA Stock Market and tell us what teams they are buying or selling goi...
Team USA’s Historic Gold Medal + Future Of Olympic Basketball For LA 2028
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the impact of Team USA’s dramatic gold medal victory including Steph Curry...
Lauri Markkanen Extension Impact, Where Do Warriors Go From Here? Olympic Semis Update
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the impact of the Lauri Markkanen extension on the future of the Jazz, how t...
NBA’s International Future, Challengers To Team USA? A Star's Concerning Struggles
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the future of the NBA in Europe, preview the quarterfinals of the Olympics, ...
Team USA dominates despite Jayson Tatum being benched, Tyus Jones signing with the Suns
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps discuss Team USA's dominant win against Serbia including the controversial benching of Jayson Tatum bre...
Full Olympic Preview + What Is Going On In Utah…Again?
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about the basketball tournament at the 2024 P...
LeBron Is Still The Guy For Team USA + Mobley Extension
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Team USA winning competitive scrimmages including if we should be concer...
2024/25 NBA Season Win Total Reaction
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet releasing the NBA regular season win totals including a breakdo...
Biggest Offseason Winners & Losers
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to talk the biggest winners & losers of the NBA offseason so far including a hugely ...
Rusty Team USA Wins, White Replaces Kawhi
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Kawhi withdrawing from Team USA, Derrick White replacing Kawhi, Jaylen Brown...
Klay Feeling Wanted In Dallas, Kawhi & PG Speak On Split
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk some intriguing quotes from a day of introductory press conferences includin...
Key Team USA Media Day Takeaways & Important Contract Highlights
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the winners & losers of the Paul George decision all together with Team USA,...