Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Sabrina Ionescu’s incredible shot in the WNBA Finals & the success of her shoes across the basketball world before diving into players with something to prove this season including Lonzo Ball’s miraculous return to the sport, Jamal Murray & Paul George after signing big contracts, Julius Randle in Minnesota after an injury shortened season in New York and LaMelo Ball looking to show he can be a franchise player. Plus, we b...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne to welcome Shams to the Hoop Collective family, talk some of the biggest trades that never happened, his journey to ESPN and some contract extensions to watch in the coming days. Plus, the significance of Jamal Murray for Denver this season, if Westbrook can help the Nuggets, how the Thunder are still managing to keep a low profile and some potential pieces who could contribute to the Suns in a major way this season. Learn m...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how the 76ers will manage Joel Embiid’s playing time this season and the expectations in Philadelphia before talking an interesting reunion on the court for Doc Rivers and JJ Redick. Plus, we break down the people who will define this NBA season and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down some of the young talent around the league that could be set for breakout seasons including Victor Wembanyama with the addition of Chris Paul, Jalen Williams as the 2nd star in OKC, the youth movement in Houston that could have a major move on the horizon and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 11, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the significance of the preseason debuts for KAT in New York, DiVincenzo in Minnesota, Bronny James Jr. in LA and more! Plus, why championship contenders in Boston & Denver showed the key feature that will separate them this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 08, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon, and Tim Bontemps check-in from with the early training camp coverage of the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. 1:35 Can Joel Embiid and Paul George lead the 76ers to the Finals? 11:30 Is this the end of the Jimmy Butler Era in Miami? 21:20 Can Memphis compete in the West? 27:50 Are the Pelicans a serious contender? 34:51 Can Dallas repeat last year's success? 39:10 Do the Cavs pieces fit together? Learn mor...
Oct 04, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by our ESPN NBA reporters at a variety of locations from media days across the league to break down ALL of the biggest storylines of the day including a father & son interview in LA, the start to the season without Klay in Golden State & with Klay in Dallas, the impact of the blockbuster trade in NY and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 01, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Bobby Marks to break down every aspect of the of the Knicks-Timberwolves trade centered around Karl-Anthony Towns going to NY and Julius Randle & Donte DiVincenzo heading to Minnesota. The guys talk everything from how this impacts the future of the two teams, the humongous bet being made in this deal and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Dave McMenamin and one of the NBA's premier photographers, Nathaniel “Nat” S. Butler to talk the stories behind some of the most iconic photos in NBA history and their new book ‘Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography’ that just came out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to draft their favorite win total teams for 2024/25. The guys run through every team as they draft the squads they think will win the most regular season games this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 24, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Kevin Pelton and Bobby Marks to talk the future of expansion in the NBA before Bobby assumes the role of GM for our Mock Expansion Draft. Find out what expansion would look like in the modern NBA including what players could be on the move if it were to happen in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by new Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan to talk about his new book Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm, his advocacy for mental health, how his childhood shaped his NBA career, the origins of his nickname, his unique relationship with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, his experiences with being traded and his expectations with the Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon live in Akron, Ohio at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to talk the legendary LeBron high school teams, the Ohio basketball community, coaching LeBron, having parents in the NBA and more with Hawks’ forward & Akron native Larry Nance Jr. and former St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and recently retired Duquesne Head Basketball Coach Keith Dambrot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the significance of Jamal Murray’s contract extension with the Nuggets before diving into the biggest roster holes around the league after free agency including on some significant contenders. LINK FOR LIVE SHOW: hoopcollective.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the Western Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, playoff teams, lottery teams and tankers. LINK FOR LIVE SHOW: hoopcollective.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the Eastern Conference into tiers of title favorites, contenders, playoff teams, lottery teams and tankers. LINK FOR LIVE SHOW: hoopcollective.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 03, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to select the most intriguing people & teams heading into this upcoming season including who could have a major impact on the playoff picture and future of multiple organizations. LINK FOR LIVE SHOW: hoopcollective.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ NBA offseason survey that polls scouts, NBA executives and coaches to answer who had the best & worst offseason, the best NBA player in the league today, who will be MVP, who will win the Finals, who will be the best player in the league in 5 years and more. LINK FOR LIVE SHOW: hoopcollective.eventbrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to redraft the 2020 NBA Draft including who got their picks right and what stars needed to be selected much higher. Plus, a special announcement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to draft the best players to start a franchise with right now in all of basketball and who may become the future of the league. Plus, who may tank for Cooper Flagg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to tackle the NBA Stock Market and tell us what teams they are buying or selling going forward including why some MVPs may not be able to save their teams from trending downwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the impact of Team USA’s dramatic gold medal victory including Steph Curry’s heroics, Embiid’s significance to the team, LeBron’s astonishing production, the rationale behind Tatum’s limited minutes and more. Plus, the crew questions if LeBron & AD’s production calls into question the Lakers’ recent inability to build around them, Victor Wembanyama’s brilliance & incredibly bright future right away and look ahead to LA 202...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the impact of the Lauri Markkanen extension on the future of the Jazz, how they plan on moving forward, what missing out on Lauri means for the Warriors and where Golden State goes from here. Plus, a wild game for France at the Olympics, why Serbia is as tough as anyone to play and the mentality of Team USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 08, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the future of the NBA in Europe, preview the quarterfinals of the Olympics, talk if any team can challenge Team USA, discuss a star who has struggled during the tournament that could be cause for concern for the upcoming NBA season and get a Cavs Corner update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps discuss Team USA's dominant win against Serbia including the controversial benching of Jayson Tatum break down how the top contenders to Team USA's gold have fared thus far, and discuss the Phoenix Suns signing Tyus Jones to a Vet Min contract and discuss how he fits on their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview everything you need to know about the basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics including who could possibly take down Team USA and which group is the toughest to survive. Plus, some interesting comments from Paul George at his opening press conference and the guys talk about what is going on with potential trade talks in Utah once more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Team USA winning competitive scrimmages including if we should be concerned about how many close games they have played and how LeBron James is still the leading man for this team. Plus, an update on Kevin Durant’s injury, a Cavs’ Corner on Evan Mobley’s extension and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to ESPN Bet releasing the NBA regular season win totals including a breakdown of the most interesting lines, which teams are being undervalued and who is poised to take a massive step forward. Plus, an update from Team USA’s exhibitions in Abu Dhabi and a Windy luggage check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton to talk the biggest winners & losers of the NBA offseason so far including a hugely impactful extension for Jalen Brunson in New York, the 76ers’ & Thunder’s key moves, tough losses for the Bulls & Clippers, some teams with under the radar moves and more! Plus, some early NBA Summer League reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Kawhi withdrawing from Team USA, Derrick White replacing Kawhi, Jaylen Brown’s reaction to the selection, react to Team USA’s first scrimmage against Canada, give updates on the NBA Cup and a much anticipated Cavs Corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
