Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk about the series between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The serious issues the Dallas Mavericks are suffering because of injuries. The Permanent Substitution move to stop Nikola Jokic. The competition for MVP is a 2 way race. The guys discuss who has an edge. Plus we preview OKC vs Celtics. The chances of the Timberwolves to make the playoffs. And how the Miami Heat ...
Mar 12, 2025•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast THE HOOP COLLECTIVE: Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin discuss the Celtics victory over the Lakers on Saturday Night. Plus the dominating victory of the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Denver Nuggets. The Collective give us an update on Lebron James and Jalen Brunson's injury. Plus the “hottest” topic in the NBA: The meeting between Larry David and Dave McMenamin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to dish out the teams that truly have a chance to get to the NBA Finals from the Eastern Conference including if the Bucks have a chance to take down the Celtics or Cavs. Plus, an update on the NBA Draft Lottery standings and what to watch for as the season progresses. Then, the guys tackle the struggles for Memphis of late and what that means for the team going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the impact of Kyrie Irving’s injury in Dallas, why this season is one of the biggest disasters in NBA history for the Mavs, the Suns’ struggles including a major concern, if Portland can make the NBA Playoffs and if the Lakers can keep up this hot streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 05, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the big matchup between Nuggets & Celtics, why Denver is not as much of threat to Boston this year, the Cavs’ huge win over the Celtics, the impact of Jalen Suggs’ injury on the Magic, Ant Edwards’ technical foul suspension and award ‘Cojones Factor Player of the Month’ for February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to dish out the teams that truly have a chance to get to the NBA Finals from the Western Conference, break down an interesting statement from Gregg Popovich and preview a potentially telling matchup between the Cavs & Celtics. Then, renowned journalist & author Armen Keteyian joins to talk his new book 'Legends and Soles: The Memoir of an American Original' on the legendary Sonny Vaccaro including some wild stories about LeBron Ja...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Luka’s first matchup against the Mavs as a Laker, the 76ers’ season continuing to go downhill, why the future is a concern for the Suns, a historic turnaround for Detroit, a wild comeback for Minnesota over OKC and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Knicks’ struggles against some of the best teams in the league, the Celtics turning it on of late, the Mavs’ solid play, the Warriors improvement with Jimmy Butler Luka showing out versus Denver, what to expect from Mavs-Lakers and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down Victor Wembanyama being ruled out for the rest of the season in San Antonio including how this impacts the Spurs’ future. Plus, the guys talk if Luka’s slow start with the Lakers is cause for concern before talking how the suspension of Bobby Portis will impact the Bucks and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and NBA Skills Coach Drew Hanlen to talk Drew’s new book, training the NBA’s biggest stars, helping Tatum fix his shot, what we don’t know about Joel Embiid and more. Plus, the comment from Anthony Edwards that Ramona thinks deserves more attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2025•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the second MVP Straw Poll of the NBA season. The crew talks if Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have separated from the rest of the group, what star may be stuck in fourth and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 14, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Luka Doncic Laker debut and what the outcome for the Lakers will be with Luka in the lineup. Plus fans in Dallas are showing their discontent with Mavs ownership. Jimmy Butler is fitting in great with the Golden State Warriors and is creating a nice partnership with Steph Curry. And Alex Rodriguez is close to becoming the newest owner of an NBA team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 12, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Anthony Davis’ latest injury & the impact it could have on the Mavs, some bold quotes from Dallas ownership, Mark Williams trade to the Lakers getting rescinded, the Blazers better play of late, the Magic struggling without Suggs and discuss if the West is truly wide open. Plus, Clippers’ guard James Harden joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to everything you need to know from an eventful trade deadline including the issues brewing in Phoenix, if that could lead to Kevin Durant & Devin Booker on the move this summer, the Lakers getting Luka a big man in Mark Williams, a historically unique time for Dallas, the Raptors getting Brandon Ingram, the Cavs taking a swing and more. Plus, we hand out the Cojones Factor Player Of The Month. Learn more about your ad ch...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the latest blockbuster NBA trade sending Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson and a protected 1st-round pick. The guys then talk if this makes the Warriors a contender, how a Kevin Durant trade almost happened, what Miami’s future looks like and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 06, 2025•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 LA and how the Lakers can build around him. Then, the guys talk why the Warriors and Suns are getting a lot of deadline attention before diving into some other teams you should be watching closely in addition to some moves that could be coming this summer. Plus, Bobby’s experience at Kim Kardashian’s wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Feb 05, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 around De'Aaron Fox & Zach LaVine. The guys talk the winners & losers of the deal before ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne joins to talk about how some of the historical LA superstar trades that almost happened helped the Lakers to get Luka Doncic this time. Then, the guys talk Mavs GM Nico Harrison’s unique press conference about the blockbuster trade befor...
Feb 03, 2025•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks in a three-team blockbuster. The guys tackle what this means going forward, how this came to be and why it went through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 02, 2025•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Nuggets’ struggles of late including an interesting lineup decision, the 76ers turning things around, Bronny getting some rotational minutes, Wemby & Zubac getting into it, why people should not forget about the Clippers with Kawhi back, a potential flaw for the Thunder and a huge win for the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 potential De'Aaron Fox trade including what teams could potentially be interested. Plus, the Knicks start to hit their stride as the Celtics struggles of the last month continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 29, 2025•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, if we should be concerned about the Cavs’ recent slump, if Houston should be capitalizing on a chance to contend this season, why the Bulls should avoid a potentially disastrous move and some major takeaways from Windy’s time in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 entire skillset before talking the future of the NBA in Europe after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s comments. Plus, a strong reaction to Silver’s thoughts on the state of the on-court product in the league. Finally, another significant injury blow in Dallas and an extremely unique trade between the Jazz & Suns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 weekend. The crew talks everything from his journey to the Nets, potentially saving the franchise, becoming a role model in the NBA, advice for playing in your 40’s and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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 goes from here before talking Devin Booker and the Suns taking a step forward. Plus, the latest on Jimmy Butler’s return including what may be the next steps for him with the Heat and why the Hawks could be a tough out in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 outstanding performance and if this game highlighted some flaws for Cleveland. Plus, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk joins to discuss his fascinating sit down with Draymond Green regarding his change in approach to mental health and Steph Curry clarifying his comments on the future of the Warriors franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Jan 17, 2025•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Rockets being ahead of schedule, the incredible improvement in Detroit, the plan for the Clippers going forward, the struggles for the Lakers and the latest on the Jimmy Butler drama with the Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2025•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 of the Cavs’ streak and the latest drama from Zion in New Orleans. Plus, Bontemps breaks down the best contracts in the NBA by assembling the ultimate team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 including how both teams came away winners, what this means for the game as a whole and who should be the title favorite. Plus, who is currently deserving of being selected to the All-Star team in each conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, the injuries running through the Dallas Mavericks, the Kings & Pistons catching fire of late including what they are doing right. Plus, the guys preview a huge matchup between the Thunder & Cavs before talking the return of Zion Williamson for New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 08, 2025•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Thunder’s statement win over the Celtics including if Boston is relying on the 3-point line too much and why OKC matches up well with the Celtics. Plus, we break down what is going on with Jimmy Butler in Miami and what we can expect from Pat Riley & the Heat in response. Finally, the crew reacts to a wild set of battles between Nikola Jokić and V...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
