Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon for our special Thanksgiving episode as the crew welcomes back former ESPN colleague and current Pelicans' sideline reporter Andrew Lopez to break down the state of the Pelicans & his love of Disney, NBC Sports broadcaster Noah Eagle & ESPN/Celtics broadcaster Drew Carter join to talk their shared Syracuse connection with our producer Jackson, ESPN’s Michael C. Wright to talk Thanksgiving meal prep & the Spurs hot streak, ESPN’s K...
Nov 27, 2024•3 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the struggles for Minnesota to start the season on defense, if the latest end of game scenarios have been telling about the team, the Spurs showing they may have multiple building blocks for Wemby including Stephon Castle, how Isaiah Hartenstein’s return hugely helps an issue for the Thunder, the future for the Pelicans after a difficult start including if they should part ways with Zion and more. Learn more about your ad ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ article ranking each NBA team based on the strength of their core big 3 going forward. The crew debates who could move up, why teams like the Bucks & 76ers were difficult to rank, which teams are in the best position going forward and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the continued drama with the struggling 76ers including Embiid & Maxey, if the Bucks & Knicks are starting to turn the corner, the Rockets’ ability to stay competitive, if Houston could be the next destination for a superstar, the Magic stacking wins despite Paolo’s injury and some dramatic 2K games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by several guests including current author and member of the Nuggets’ front office Mike Singer, Warriors' guard Brandin Podziemski and L'Equipe reporter Yann Ohnona from France. First, Brian & Mike talk Jokic’s rise and some shocking trades that almost happened in Denver. Then, Brian talks Golden State's strong start and adjusting to a new role with Brandin Podziemski. Finally, Brian & Yann discuss Victor Wembanyama’s youth development and some stories to highlight his ...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to measure where the Wolves-Knicks offseason trade involving Julius Randle, Karl-Anthony Town & Donte DiVincenzo stands at this point in the season including how both teams should feel about the state of their rosters. Plus, should there be concern about Joel Embiid & the 76ers after his return, if Luka Doncic & the Mavs clutch time numbers are an issue, the significance of Klay’s return game and some major NBA Cup takeaways. Lear...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Kevin Pelton to break down the Lakers’ start to the season after a challenging road trip, an interesting decision made about Bronny James and an early checkup on NBA rookies. Plus, we talk some teams who could make a move at the deadline this season including the Pelicans, 76ers and Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the significance of a variety of injuries around the NBA, including another one for the Pelicans with Zion, more bad luck for Memphis, Durant’s injury after a fantastic start and some updates for the Pacers. Plus, the guys talk Klay’s upcoming return to Golden State, if it is time to panic about the Bucks and what to make of the Cavs’ historic start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest CEO of Priority Sports Mark Bartelstein to talk the impact of the CBA on the league, working with NIL, negotiating with star players, NBA player development and more. Plus, the guys talk if the Warriors are a legit threat, Buddy Hield’s huge impact and how concerned the 76ers should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is first joined by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne to talk the dynamic between Jayson Tatum & Steve Kerr ahead of the Warriors-Celtics matchup and the dominant start to the season for the Thunder. Then, ESPN’s Jorge Sedano joins to discuss Celtics’ head coach Joe Mazzulla’s interesting thoughts on Boston being hunted by the league this season before breaking down the struggles for the 76ers & Heat while the Suns begin to close games well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk an interesting weekend for the 76ers including Embiid’s altercation with a reporter. Plus, the guys break down the concerning struggles for the Bucks, a slow start for Tyrese Haliburton, the mounting injuries in New Orleans, Ant & Minnesota stepping up against Denver and the Cavs looking very strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Andscape's Marc J. Spears to talk the injured Warriors impressing, a slow start for Zion & the Pelicans, the Clippers’ narrow margins, the optimism around the Suns, a slow start for rookies, Cleveland embracing LeBron & Bronny, the Cavs early success and Julius Randle settling in with Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 01, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk how Wemby & Chet are continuing to revolutionize the role of the modern big man, Paolo’s massive step forward for the Magic, Boston’s elite shooting, the Cavs’ impressive play, the Knicks’ struggling to find an offensive flow and a slow start for the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 30, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk their reaction to Dwyane Wade’s statue, the significance of the Lakers’ undefeated start, how concerning the flaws are on the Bucks and Nuggets, the Cavs impressing and why the Thunder may have the best defense in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Brian’s experience with ‘The Wall’ at the Intuit Dome, if we should be concerned about the Knicks’ defense, why the Celtics are the clearcut title favorites, the investigation into Embiid sitting out, Mobley making a statement with a special Cavs Corner to start the season, the Warriors’ interesting approach to their lineup and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to talk some of the most notable extensions that were done and not done this week before talking if we should be concerned about Embiid & the 76ers with him not being ready to start the season, how long it may take for the Knicks to gel, a special moment for the James family and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 23, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss who will win the major awards in the NBA including MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and more!. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 
