Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

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 ready to win the East this season or will a potentially healthy Boston be ready soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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 fix it and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.com/adchoices

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 Boston. Finally, we react to the brawl in the Pistons-Hornets game before reacting to some All-Star weekend events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 down season continues with some drama around the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down all of the biggest storylines and moves from this year’s NBA trade deadline. The guys talk about a unique trade with major implications as the Clippers sent Zubac to the Pacers including if this could mean the end for Kawhi in LA and some massive draft pick implications. Then, we discuss the race for lottery odds across the NBA before talking if anyone has a clue what the Bulls are doing. Plus, Giannis remains with the Bucks and Ja remains in Memphis, what is next for both of their futures? Finally, we talk if the Wolves did enough for Anthony Edwards and the Knicks homecoming deal prior to giving our final thoughts on the deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a stunning trade sending Anthony Davis from Dallas to Washington. The guys break down why this is a new approach from the Wizards, why the Mavs are clearing books for Cooper Flagg and talk how this trade is an admission of defeat on the Luka trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to a wild day of NBA trades including the blockbuster deal sending James Harden to the Cavs and Darius Garland to the Clippers. Next, the guys break down Jaren Jackson Jr. getting traded to Utah discussing what it means for the future of the Jazz and what it may signal for Ja Morant’s future in Memphis. Next, we tackle an interesting set of moves by the Bulls and wonder what the vision is moving forward. Finally, will Minnesota get better this week or are they in a money saving mode? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Hornets’ hot play, a huge shooting night including an MVP level performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to power OKC over the Nuggets. Then, the guys talk about a big night at MSG where the Knicks showed the promise of their roster ahead of the trade deadline continuing their strong play of late. Next we break down why the Cavs may be the most interesting team to watch at the trade deadline before awarding the highly anticipated January Cojones Factor Player of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Kevin Pelton to discuss the four teams that have expressed the most interest in Giannis including what each one can offer. Plus, the guys talk if New York should get involved and the ways the Knicks could possibly put together a deal. Then, we talk if it is time for the Cavs to make some changes before breaking down some of the more interesting free agents for 2027. Finally, we explain why the Thunder have been mentioned in some trade rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for a new home ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. The guys break down what the Bucks need to get in return and what team can make the best offer to Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk if the Spurs and Rockets should be making moves at the upcoming trade deadline or if they should continue to practice patience and prudent spending. Then, we discuss the resurgence of the Clippers during an incredible stretch of dominance from Kawhi before talking what is wrong with the Magic including if major changes are needed in Orlando. Finally, should we be paying more attention to the success occurring with Charlotte exciting lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a heroic sideline debut, Luka’s strong performance for the Lakers in Dallas and if LA can actually make a playoff run. Plus, are the Knicks back on track after two big wins or does the roster still have too many concerns? Then, we discuss if Embiid will be an All-Star before breaking down why Giannis’ injury could be a better long term result for the Bucks including a high pick in a deep draft. Finally, an update on Kuminga’s future with the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Anthony Slater to talk a brutal week for the Warriors following Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear and if it is time for some difficult conversations about the future of the franchise. Then, the guys break down the state of the Bucks & Giannis as we get closer to the trade deadline including if it is in Milwaukee’s best interest to trade him. Finally, former NBA Star Joakim Noah joins the show to talk his trip to Serbia with Brian and share some stories about Derrick Rose and the Bulls of the 2010’s ahead of D-Rose’s jersey retirement in Chicago this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss Jimmy Butler’s torn ACL including the impact on Jimmy’s career and what this means for the future of the Warriors. Then, the crew talks the rising concerns around the Knicks’ abysmal defense of late and overall lack of cohesion before talking if it is time for the Pistons to go all-in on what is becoming a special season. Finally, we assess how Toronto will approach the trade deadline and some strange observations from the All-Star voting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the state of Ja Morant’s trade market after Ja said he wants to stay in Memphis before diving into how Giannis’ trade potential is holding up the rest of the NBA. Then, the guys break down the impact of some major injuries around the league and the Lakers getting a much needed win. Plus, will LeBron make the All-Star Game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Vince Goodwill and Bobby Marks to discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s trade demand in Golden State including what the most likely resolution is to this saga. Then, the guys break down the Knicks’ current rough patch breaking down if it is temporary or a symptom of a larger issue before diving into some chaotic and some unheard NBA stories. Finally, we talk how Denver has put themselves in a strong position while Jokic has been out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the Thunder making a statement versus the Spurs in OKC, reestablishing their hold on the West. Then, with the latest updates on Anthony Davis’ injury the guys discuss what the future may hold for him in the trade market for Dallas. Finally, we discuss who is deserving of a starting spot in the NBA All-Star game before talking if Giannis’ future is becoming less clear in Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices