Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
SportBrian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life in and around the NBA world.
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- How Kevin Durant Outshined Giannis Antetokounmpo at NBA Media Day; Kawhi Leonard Confronts Endorsement Scandal (00:56:11)
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 recovery. Kawhi Leonard denies any wrongdoing amid the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers’ endorsement deal. LeBron James handles the spotlight like a true 22-year veteran. Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay in Denver forever. Plus, injury updates from the Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat. 1:22 Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucs 9:34 Kyrie Irving right on schedule. Plus Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg updates. 16:59 The Houston Rockets and the Impact of Kevin Durant’s Arrival 29:30 Cleveland Cavaliers Updates: Darius Garland and Max Strus Expected to Miss Time 32:53 Kawhi Leonard Denies Wrongdoing Amid NBA Investigation Into Clippers 38:50 LeBron Handles Spotlight Like a 22-Year Veteran 43:05 Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay in Denver forever 44:22 Spurs' De'Aaron Fox says opener in doubt 47:32 Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro says he could be back in 8-12 weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- NBA Future Power Rankings Reaction (00:48:10)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- VanVleet Injury To Ruin Finals Chances For Rockets? + Explosive NBA Offseason Survey Reaction (01:22:12)
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 emphasis for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- FULL Analysis Of Jonathan Kuminga Negotiations (00:43:58)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Lakers’ Improvement & Warriors Kuminga Solution? - Full Pacific Division Preview (01:04:18)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Latest Kawhi Situation Reaction & Major NBA Board of Governors Headlines (00:57:19)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- NBA Stars Stunned In EuroBasket + Southeast Division Preview (01:13:35)
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 some rebuilding teams in the division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Where Do The Clippers Go From Here? Steve Ballmer Sit Down Reaction (01:25:11)
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 format change for the All-Star game and if there is anything more to LeBron’s latest commercial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Flagg To Play Point Guard? Rockets Ready For Finals? Southwest Division Deep Dive (01:08:43)
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 for Giannis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Too Reliant On Giannis? Cavs Major Injuries - Central Division Preview (01:09:13)
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Biggest Stars To Watch In EuroBasket 2025 (00:48:55)
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Cavs Ready For Finals Contention? + Why NBA Players Love Soccer With Larry Nance Jr. (00:33:05)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ownership Update Changes Future Of Celtics & Lakers? + Heat’s Gameplan (01:06:08)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Re-Drafting The 2022 NBA Draft (00:57:30)
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Is The NBA Better With Dynasties Or Parity? (00:35:38)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- What Are The Goals For Every NBA Team This Season? (01:18:08)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Major Extensions For Luka Doncic, Mikal Bridges & De'Aaron Fox Reaction (01:00:31)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- NBA Western Conference Win Total Reaction (00:37:06)
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet’s NBA Western Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- NBA Eastern Conference Win Total Reaction (00:54:19)
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet’s NBA Eastern Conference win totals for the upcoming season. The guys discuss expectations across the conference, who will have a rebound season and the teams you need to be paying more attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Moves To Come For Warriors? + Is Golden State Still A Threat? (00:36:51)
Brian Windhorst is joined by a new member of the ESPN family Anthony Slater to discuss the Warriors’ lack of moves so far this offseason, updates on the Jonathan Kuminga situation and what is slowing down an Al Horford deal. Then, the guys discuss how dangerous this Golden State team could be this upcoming season and what Steph Curry has left in the tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- CP3 To Clippers, Marcus Smart To Lakers & Western Conference Tiers (00:48:36)
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Chris Paul signing with the Clippers including how far the veteran depth in LA could carry the Clippers before talking the potentially bigger reason Lakers’ fans can be excited about the Marcus Smart signing. Then, the guys tackle a tier ranking of the top of the Western Conference and talk Valanciunas committing to the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Dame Returns to Portland, Beal Buyout Reaction For Clippers & Suns + Bad Injury News For Mavs & 76ers (01:02:36)
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Dame returning to Portland, Bradley Beal’s buyout including how it could help lift the Clippers to the top of the West and where the Suns go from here before talking the latest injury news for Paul George & Joel Embiid for the 76ers as well as Dereck Lively’s injury for the Mavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- OKC Set Up For Dynasty? Best RFA’s Remaining & LeBron’s Lakers Future (01:02:41)
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Thunder locking in Jalen Williams & Chet Holmgren long-term including how this sets up OKC with a strong chance to repeat before diving into the top restricted free agents remaining on the market. Then, the guys dive into the state of the Lakers including LeBron’s future with the organization as it becomes Luka’s team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- NBA Summer League Live Show in Las Vegas With Special Guests (00:57:37)
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon live in Las Vegas at NBA Summer League to talk some of the standouts so far and share some wild stories with a few surprise guests. Guests for the show include the new owners of the Timberwolves Marc Lore & Alex Rodriguez, 76ers’ Head Coach Nick Nurse and ESPN’s Kevin Pelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Could Powell trade bring Bradley Beal to the Clippers? | Will Luka Lock It Down in L.A.? (00:50:07)
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the Norman Powell trade to the Miami Heat. How does Powell reshape the Heat’s roster?Does this trade open the door for Bradley Beal to join the Clippers? Plus, Jalen Williams played through the NBA Finals with an injured wrist.Nikola Jokić is reportedly not accepting a contract extension with the Nuggets. And will Luka Dončić sign an extension with the Lakers?Meanwhile, Brad Stevens, President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics, has firmly rejected the idea that the team is entering a rebuild… All on The Hoop Collective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices