Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk some intriguing quotes from a day of introductory press conferences including Klay Thompson’s comments on leaving the Warriors for Dallas, why he feels wanted again, PG & Kawhi’s comments on splitting up, why CP3 picked the Spurs and which teams that made a trade could have drastically changed expectations. Plus, an update from Team USA ahead of a clash with Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Jul 10, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, Kawhi’s reaction to losing PG, Embiid’s interesting comments on his new teammate, LeBron managing expectations for the Lakers, Steph Curry & Steve Kerr’s reaction to Klay’s departure, the Kings trading for DeMar DeRozan, some contract highlights and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 08, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Andrew Lopez and Ohm Youngmisuk to break down where the Clippers go from here after losing Paul George, how the Pelicans can get a center & how best to fill out their roster going forward, how the Nuggets can replace Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, if Russ fits in Denver, if Chris Paul makes the Spurs a playoff team and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Dallas finally getting a big name free agent with Klay, if big acquisitions have made the Thunder the favorite in the Western Conference, an interesting day for the Boston Celtics, the Lakers’ avoiding a potential mistake and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the first day of NBA free agency including major developments with Paul George, Chris Paul, KCP and more! Plus, reaction to the Dejounte Murray trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks signing OG Anunoby to a massive deal, the looming deadlines for Chris Paul and Paul George, Bronny James being drafted by the Lakers, the Nuggets potentially letting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope walk, who the Sixers can sign, and the Wolves moving up to draft Rob Dillingham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst, Amina Smith, Kevin Pelton and King McClure break down every pick and trade as The Hoop Collective reacts to the 2024 NBA Draft. Plus, Kenny Beecham, Pierre Andresen, Mike Heard and Darrick Miller from the Numbers on the Board podcast join the show to give us their draft reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2024•3 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks trading for Mikal Bridges, if the ‘Nova Knicks reunion creates a title contender in New York right away and why this move & a deal with Houston could be a sign of a huge changes for the Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's draft expert Jonathan Givony to preview what we need to know ahead of the NBA Draft this week. Then, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon talk why we need to pay more attention to Houston, before breaking down the Josh Giddey trade and if OKC has vaulted into title contention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk their expectations for offseason moves including what will happen to Paul George, if it is possible for Harden to return to Philly, what direction the Clippers are moving in, if it is possible for Klay Thompson to play outside of Golden State, the news of the day that the Lakers have hired JJ Redick as their head coach and an update on the Pistons’ coaching search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to react live to the Boston Celtics winning the 2024 NBA Finals. The guys are joined by surprise guests including legendary sportswriter Jackie MacMullan, Celtics' legend Cedric Maxwell, ESPN's Tim Bontemps & Tim MacMahon and more to break down what the difference was for Boston, the future potential of this team and way more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals including Kyrie’s interesting comments about the influence of the fans in Boston, more on the unique injury to Porzingis and the biggest keys to the game. Plus, the guys break down the new free agency rule that could have an immediate impact on the NBA offseason after the Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Monica McNutt to react live to Dallas dominating Game 4 of the NBA Finals to extend the series. Then, Brian is joined by surprise guest 'Christian and Scooby' to talk the greatest halftime performers and some basketball before ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon finally join to talk a unique night with Joel Embiid for Bontemps, Charles Barkley's surprising comments, the Mavericks & Luka responding well after a tough performance and if Boston will close it out...
Jun 15, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals including Brian's take on Luka's Game 3 performance, how everything has finally clicked for the Celtics, why Dallas is out of answers, Embiid's trolling tweet, an abbreviated Cavs Corner and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast First, Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jorge Sedano & Kendrick Perkins to react live to a unique conclusion to Game 3 of the NBA Finals including the Dallas comeback and where the series goes from here. Then, ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon join Windy to talk Luka getting ejected and the disappointment in not finishing the games. Plus, the guys break down what this means going forward for Luka and give historical context to the Celtics' season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Jun 13, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals including an update on the injury to Kristaps Porzingis & how that will impact the Celtics' gameplan, the significance of Luka receiving pain relieving injections, Kyrie's apology to Luka & need to step up his game and why Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla had such an interesting press conference. Plus, the guys break down the wild ongoing coaching search in LA and where the Lakers may go forward after...
Jun 12, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the significance of Jrue Holiday's play for the Celtics so far in this series, how the team can adapt by not living and dying by the 3-point shot, why Dallas needs more from Kyrie, the turnover issue for the Mavs, how the Kristaps Porzingis injury could change the series, why this is an interesting series from Tatum and MacMahon's lesson in fine dining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 10, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this special episode of The Lowe Post x Hoop Collective crossover, Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst discuss the NBA Finals Game 2 reaction. They break down the Celtics' 105-98 victory over the Mavericks, highlighting how Boston managed to win despite having a lesser game. The hosts delve into Kyrie Irving's struggles and Dallas's costly turnovers, exploring potential options for the Mavericks moving forward. They also address the aftermath of "The Kick" incident and speculate on the adjustments ...
Jun 10, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Matt 'Stats' Willams to preview Game 2 of the NBA Finals including how Dallas needs more ball movement, why the Celtics' spacing is so hard to deal with, some key stats to watch and adjustments that need to be made. Plus, reaction to Jason Kidd attempting to stir the pot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 09, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this special episode of the Lowe Post x Hoop Collective Crosspodcast, Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst of the Hoop Collective discuss the Celtics' impressive 107-89 Game 1 victory over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. They examine Porzingis's immediate impact off the bench, the Celtics' stifling defense, and their decision not to double Luka Dončić, leading to his lowest assist numbers in a 35-minute game. The sluggish performance of Kyrie Irving, who scored 12 points on 6-of-19 shooting, is als...
Jun 07, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview the NBA Finals between the Mavs & Celtics. The guys talk Kristaps Porzingis facing off against his former team, how Boston will approach guarding Luka in this series, why the Celtics' defense is tough to handle, the pressure Tatum faces in this series and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 06, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Lakers’ coaching search, the future for the Cavs with Donovan Mitchell & the coaching situation, the Suns challenge for Mike Budenholzer going forward, some drama for the Timberwolves and a key injury update for the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 03, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Dallas advancing to the NBA Finals on the back of another masterclass from Luka & Kyrie, talk the context surrounding how great this postseason run has been, preview the matchup with Boston in the Finals and talk what the underdog role has been like for Luka so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 31, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Minnesota avoiding elimination against Dallas, KAT finally hitting some shots in this series, Anthony Edwards stepping up in a major way and if this Wolves team has a chance to complete the impossible this series. Plus, Boston advances to the NBA Finals leading the guys to discuss if the Celtics have been under too much scrutiny this postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth and Zach Lowe for immediate postgame thoughts as the Celtics sweep the Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals. The crew tackles who deserved Eastern Conference Finals MVP, what Boston’s chances look like in a potential matchup with the Mavs in the Finals and what the future holds for the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton to react to another huge performance from Luka & Kyrie to put the Mavs on the brink of a Finals appearance, Dallas putting all the pieces together at the right time, the Celtics taking down the Pacers and what a potential Finals matchup would look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Celtics dominating the Pacers, the concern surrounding Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, what the Mavs are doing so well, if the Wolves can respond, why Minnesota was so tired in Game 1 and what the future of the Cavs looks like after the team fired J. B. Bickerstaff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 24, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to an eventful Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston coming out on top despite the Pacers seeming to have the game in hand and what this means for the rest of the series before talking expectations for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Plus, the Cojones Factor Player of Round 2 is revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Chris Herring and Tim MacMahon to react to a historic comeback for Minnesota in Denver, what this means for Anthony Edwards, how the Wolves matchup with the Mavs, Dallas advancing with clutch shot making, the Knicks injuries finally catching up with them and if the Pacers have a chance against Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Anthony Edwards & the Wolves putting together a historic performance to force a Game 7 in Denver, break down who holds the upper hand in the Knicks-Pacers chess match for Game 6, what the future holds for the Cavs stars & coaching staff and what has been going right for Dallas against the Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
