Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Ohm Youngmisuk to talk an interesting week of comments & subtle signs from LeBron James culminating in a huge game at MSG, if LeBron has a future outside of the Lakers, Zach LaVine’s injury & how that impacts the future planning for the Bulls, the impressive play of the Clippers who look like legitimate contenders and a lesson about shipping shoes in the NBA for vets like PJ Tucker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Feb 05, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how Jalen Brunson continues to put forward great play for the Knicks even while the team is dealing with multiple injuries before talking all of the All-Star reserves across the league including a couple key snubs. Plus, could the Lakers make a big move at the deadline and the Cojones Factor Player of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk New York winning despite injuries, put in context the success of Brunson & the team right now, break down potential trade options for the Knicks, talk Cleveland’s recent success, how the Cavs can add back some star power soon and the Timberwolves elite defensive play. Plus, SGA’s chances for MVP, the Lakers’ struggles and Embiid’s injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Jorge Sedano to talk Luka’s insane scoring, a classic battle between Steph & LeBron, the significance of that rivalry and if the Warriors need to make a move now before reacting to Joel Embiid sitting out against Jokic & the Nuggets in Denver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 29, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk another heated installment of the Suns-Mavericks rivalry, Phoenix’s impressive play of late, the Bucks hiring Doc Rivers to replace Adrian Griffin, if Milwaukee’s defensive issues are solvable, an odd 62 point game from Karl-Anthony Towns for Minnesota and how the Wizards should handle the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Jamal Collier to break down Milwaukee firing Adrian Griffin including what led to this decision before talking the potential of Doc Rivers to fill the role. Then, ESPN’s Jeremy Woo joins to talk about what talent still exists even in a ‘down’ draft year, the potential of Bronny James and a very promising 2025 class headlined by Cooper Flagg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 24, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down their selections for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game including who may be left out and some difficult decisions for potential starters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Pascal Siakam’s trade to Indiana, what this means for the Eastern Conference, the Suns & Lakers turning things around of late and reaction to Embiid & Jokic’s big battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to break down some of the most interesting trade scenarios around the league including some surprising buyers, teams looking to get under the tax and who we should be paying the most attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk a trade in Detroit that may be a sign of things to come, a player who may finally have a path to a better role, a ceremony gone wrong in Chicago, who may be the major players at the trade deadline and what players may be targets including Dejounte Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Kawhi’s extension, how that will impact who else the Clippers can retain, the Heat giving Erik Spoelstra a contract extension, Utah’s impressive run and if it is time for major moves for the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by Andscape’s Marc J. Spears and ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk Draymond Green’s comments to the media on his return to the Warriors, what moves Golden State may need to make and the future of the team before breaking down the surprising play of the Cavs despite injuries and the impact of Ja Morant’s injury to the future in Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the successful post trade results from the Knicks & Raptors including what other moves may be on the horizon for both teams before talking the struggles of some veteran superstar teams in the Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 08, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the struggles of the Lakers, what potential trade targets may be on the table for LA, the NBA’s reaction to the Nets resting players and talk the Thunder continuing to impress with the best young core in the league before dishing out Cojones Factor Player of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 05, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to give out their Baller d'Or as the calendar year award for the best basketball player before talking what they are looking out for in the New Year for the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 01, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the Pistons’ difficult losing streak, how they tried to shift to win now mode, an embarrassing moment in Brooklyn for the Nets, the Thunders’ incredibly impressive season, if OKC should trade for another major piece this season and how the ownership situation in Minnesota could impact the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the state of each team playing on Christmas Day including some potential championship difference makers, some teams turning the corner and what team should be the most concerned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the results of the 1st Bontemps MVP Straw Poll of the season including the group that has separated themselves and some players who were surprisingly left off. Plus, the guys talk the Suns’ struggles and Memphis getting Ja back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Chris Herring and Ohm Youngmisuk to talk Bronny’s start to his college career, the Clippers starting to get rolling, the Bulls impressive play without Zach LaVine, Coby White’s development and the Knicks fighting through injuries for a few impressive road victories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk injuries impacting the Cavs, if Donovan Mitchell trade talks will heat up, Ja Morant’s press conference prior to his return, Joel Embiid’s insane month and who the real contenders are in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Draymond’s suspension, what the future holds for the Warriors & Green, Luka continuing to score at will, the Wolves staying hot, the strange interaction between Giannis & the Pacers and what to expect as Ja’s return gets closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by Andscape’s Marc J. Spears and ESPN's Bobby Marks to talk what the future holds for a few teams on massive losing streaks, Zion bouncing back in a major way and dealing with losing in a locker room. Plus, some wild stories including Jorge Posada’s cousin and Kim Kardashian’s wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to recap the Lakers winning the In-Season Tournament over the Pacers, LeBron’s defiance of age, the Pacers’ impressive run and their general thoughts on the tournament. Plus, the guys talk Jokic’s recent struggles, Kyrie’s injury and what shakeups we can expect in the Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for the first Hoop Collective Live Show in Vegas to recap the In-Season Tournament, talk the experience of the event and the star of the tournament Tyrese Haliburton. Plus, a few special guests join the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 09, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Jonathan Givony to break down his latest 2024 NBA Draft Rankings including some substantial risers and what the overall assessment of the class is. Plus, a future change potentially coming to the draft the best prospect in the class of 2025. Live Show Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/windyhoopvegas Below are some transition timecodes for the show: Intro - Live Show 1:15 Cooper Flagg’s Potential 6:35 Updated 2024 NBA Draft Rankings 27:35 2-Day NBA Draft Coming? Lear...
Dec 06, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview the In-Season Tournament quarterfinal knockout round matchups before talking through our quarter of the season awards including Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the significance of Mark Cuban selling his majority stake in the Mavs, why Nikola Jokić may be better than he was last season and we discuss if Zion is finding his footing. Plus, the Cojones Factor Player of the Month is awarded for November. Live Show Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/windyhoopvegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 01, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk the final night of group play in the In-Season Tournament including some surprising finishes. Plus, the guys discuss some of the league's statistical anomalies and whether they'll hold up including some shocking starts to the season and some concerningly sluggish ones. Live Show Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/windyhoopvegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the streaking Suns, why the Knicks are still a piece away from true contention, how the Bucks are in some ways what we expected & where they need to upgrade and the timeline for the white-hot Magic & what that could mean for this team. Plus, the guys preview the path to the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals for a variety of teams in contention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Thanksgiving episode as the crew welcomes The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner to talk the Rockets’ surprising start, ESPN’s Andrew Lopez to break down state of the Spurs & Pelicans, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk to let us know if the Clippers are starting to figure things out, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to assess where the 2021 NBA Draft Class stands today, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin to discuss the Lakers finding their footing, ESPN’s Jam...
Nov 22, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
